, 1879-05-25
doors, and then, we suppose, the "season
will begin in earnest

entertainment WIS OF, the stage of the Covent.
Garden Theatre, London, Nny 10, l'os. 5"s =
clunsy-looiing instrument was conslaeIe;u
triumph OF humau invention, ano the tnusiI'au t -.
were in raptures over it. Since then there AAeG :.
been wonderful improvements in pianos, OUT y
remained for American inventive genius " auu
the crowning triumph, and to 1urnlsn tne 1uaS. -
terpiece in the Hallet, Davis q COS supslo
piapos Their uprights tn particu!ar, ats ~, u
dorscd BY the leading muslcal autnot41'co ~
Europe and America.
aWho made tic vorldl'' shouted the Sun
day-scbool superiptendent, looking over the
school. No answer. Who made the woFlui :"
be rcpeotcd, cycling trembling child on ,,; Ie
front bench. II did, be whimpered, " but III
never do it again." -..... r.:
The business lunch of H. ". Knsley, on the
plon OF the popular New York downtown lunch,
is d pronounced success. This new feature so
relieves the department the second flooF That
the ladies who have delighted daily to resort
there will have better accommodations aud serV-
Ice than was previously possible. The recent
rcpoyations aud improvements in this depart
ment render 1t very tasty and attractive.
At the festivities OF the recent Austrian silver
wedding Prince Potucki, son Of the Governor OF
Galtcia, appeared in Magyar dress, three OF his
diamond buttons being alone worth $2o0,UD.
Through pressure of old friends aud patrons,
4. II. Miller the popular jeweler, has been per-
4uaded to opcu at IS Madison street, ona door
selected stock Of jewelry, watches, diamonds,
etc, bought at prices that will enable him to
sell Us low as the lowest. ...
Owing to the recent wedding in the English
Royal family, flowers emblematic OF the several
countries interested in the union are fashion.
able. This will account for the present lse OF
the English wild rose, the Prussian corn flower,
the Scotch white heather and stag moss, and the
Irish shamrock. These flowers were embrotder-
ed on the dresses worn by the bridesmaids; aud
formed the wreaths and bouquets.
The suits, costumes, dolmans, etc. displayed
in great numbers and variety at the Parisian
Suit Store, Palmer House, would reflect credit
upon any modste in the land. The prices at
tached are wonderfully low.
4 young lady in the EastrEnd ate half . we'd
diny-cake, md then tried to dream OF her future
husband. Now she says that she would rather
die than marry the man Sue saw In that dream.
When occasion demands, two OF three days Is
all the time required by Keller, LADIES' boot
maker; adjoining ladies' entrance to Palmer
House, to make his stylish, perfcct-irting, COM
Portable shoes.
the ladies Of the realm. She has attained great
skill in silk weaving, and has wrought With her
own fair and nimb1c tiugers TWO sets OF gar
ments, intended for the use Of the Emperor and
her 1nothc1-in-law.
II Gen. Grant had reached japan a few days
earlier he might have obtained that elegant pair
OF vases which were sent to Spooncr- Warner.
147 State street.
4 correspondent asks us to give him the
amount Of the {ub1ic debt We would do it in
minute, but We left our pocket-book home in
our other pants.
Robins has few more of those superb hello
type eugravings left, that he is closing QUE for
a few days, at 81 each, at 173 Wabash avenue
Apropos OF the announcement that the young
widower Alphonso OF Spain Is about to take
new wife, one OF the papers hasmace thorough
search and finds that the word "incOnsolable "
is not in the Spanish dictionary.
Homeopathic medicine cases and books in
great variety ut Boericke & Tafel's homeo-
pathic pharmacy, IS Clark street.
What Is more deserving Of our sympathy than
q Young man with but Is cents in his pocket,
girl on each arm, aud seven lce-cream signs In
sight?
Don't buy your summer stoye until you e, e;
Randolph. Price, from $3.50 up.
The novelty In millinery is the dress bonnet,
with the crown covered with q single rose Us
vide in diameter as q breakfast-pate; and brim
of Pelnu gauze, Valenciennes lace, or plated
Bletonnc lace 4 twist:ot soft silk or Of sdtin
encircles the crown, and the finish consists Of
brides OF lace or Of wash tulle
Special sale OF French flowers will commence
Monday at ". Il. Hag agcdou's, ~ and Il East
Madison. See advertisement, page Q.
Puck says that the difference between = silk
dress and a calico gown is material. But that's.
all stuff.
The Martnettc !. ". Co., at 121 Lake street,
are selling garden hose (and reels) OF their own
manufacture, from S2.50 up.
An African non-huntcr contributes the fol-
lowing: How to catch lions:. The desert is
composed Of sand and lions. Take sieve aud
sift the desert. The lions will remain. These
you place in bag which ron carry for the pur-
pose
Chicago has designer in Mr.. jules Balleu-
berg, of the millinery firm OF Ballenberg Il
milliners, Virot g. Pariset.
Mauve-color is much in favor this season, that
is, as much in favor as q color not becoming to
all styles and complezions can be.
NINE. Morse has elegant new patterns tor
panier, LIS and LIS State street.
It is the fashion to have the stems show III the
bouquets worn in the belt. The new holders
are ornamented with fans OF Rhine pebbles.
Allen, the florist, makes specially Of beauti-
ful cape jessamfnes-145 State street.
4 correspondent at Portland, Orc, furnishes
this OF the s'Heathep Chinee." s'John" had
bought watch at our jewelers., but rs It ran
too slow, be took it back, saying: ''Watchee
no good.'' - What is the matter with IT." asked
the jeweler. 20" said john, "watchce too
much by-'m-by.''
Rof strihs taht tit, og OF s'bboC, tsewhtron
renroc nosidaM dna kraIC.
4 Boston wife slyly attached q pedometer to
her husband when, after supper. be started to
{. 20 down to the Office and balance the books.n u
On bis return fifteen miles OF walking was re-
corded. He had been stepping around billiard
table all the evening.
La Doncclia de Orleans, the best cigar in the
city, is found at JeVne'a.
It is stated that Manager Field, Of tile Doston
Museum, has secured s.The Girls ~ Byron's new
play, which has succeeded his *tOur Boys'' at
London, a1ld will bring It out next season. Les
ter Waliack is said to have paid 500 night for
The New York right.
Dealers will find Pollock's, 46 Madison street,
headquarters for Morals photos, frames, etc: -
sWhat re want now,' commenced q con-
fused aud timid speaker at q meeting Of de-
eating society, "is-is-not-not so much what
ve don't want as that which VIC most requfre.n
ais hearers agreed with him.
Gentlemen, If you want an elegant suit made,
~ john Beers, y Monroe.
It is estimated By Boston doctor that Dio
4cwis theories have caused the death of at least
600 people, and yet be has thus far kept out OF
all.
The secret of Mosher's SUCCESS as photo
..sphic artist ts he works for artistic effects,
lot dollars.
Cheese cloth, the identical material used for
heese-Wrappings, is in demand for ladies sum- ]
ner dresses; they are trimmed with bias bands |