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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
PRIZE WISYEES IN ATHLETIc SPORTS

A large number of persons assembled to witness
the series of handicap games at the grounds Of the
Scottish American Athletic Club yesterday alter
noon Among the contestants the following
Athletic Clubs were represented Scottish-ABeri-
can Lafayette, Manhattan. Baltic, Empire City,
American. Greenpoint. Eclipse, Irish-Amerlcan,
Pastime Clinton, Waverley and Union also the
Columbia College Boat Club and the Baltimore
Rowing Club. The programme and result of the
games were fOllOws
Hundred yaId run, forty contestants-First o.
H. Sparks of the Empire Club; second, J.Yoorhecs,
of the Baltic Club; time, 10l4 seconds. :" Tug OF
war"-between four men each Of the Scottish
American and Pastime Clubs; won by the former.
Two hundred and twenty yard hurdle race. eighteen
contestants-First, l.. A.sSeryatius; second, j. b.
Hanna. both of the Seottish-American time, 81 4
seconds. One mile walk, twenty-six contestants-
First W. j. Carroll. of the Lafayette Club; second
]. Carver. of the Empire City Club; time, 7:46l2
Half-mile run, twenty coutestants-first, j.. f.
Carroll second, J. Steele. IT,, both of the Scottish
American Club; time, 2:22l2.'
The prizes. awarded by the Scottish-American
Club, consisted Of gold medals 10 first and silver
medals TO second men of each class.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
LAST NIGHTS EVENTS.

Salsbury's trOubadOurs effected their remittance
Yesterday afternoonl in New-York, at Haverlys
Theatre. in their entertainment entitled " he
Brook 49," The Ideal Pnafore Company. from
Boston, reappeared in Brooklyn at the Academy of
Music. . Mr. Leonard Growers play of MY Son
in-Law was presented at the Brooklyn Park Thea
tire. .TOnyneaier's PantOmme Troupe appeared
at Haverly's Theatre, rooklyn......" The Galley
Slave " was produced at the Boston Theatre..-...
Mr.. Mulalys new song, entitled ErIn's Prayer"
was sung BY Mr.. Murphy at the Opera House OF the
San Francisco Ministries.
The current established attractions at the local
acted IN - The Shaughram." at Walack's, and this
drama was laid aside for the present The Spanish
Students gave their tuneful, delicate. and romantic
performance at Booths Theatre. where also the
pantomime Of " Iiumpty Dumpiy" was agam repre-
sented. 1.-THE Pirates of Penzince" entered on ITS
last week but one ut the Fifth Avenue Thea
ire. "The Royal MILDLY" electrified by the
esprit of Miss Catherine Lewis, was repeated
ut DAYS Theatre. Mr. Mackaye's drama
of Hazel Krke" was acted. to good
house at the Madison Square Theatre. Engaged"
had its last representation at the Park. Mr.. Rices
bureslue Of HiaW afha was pTcse lted ~ the
played at the Union Square,. he San Francisco
Ministries illustrated the peris Of Blue Fishing IN
the "aU but inaccessible lar" Of PTatical sandy
Hook. There circus per. OInauce az the
Aquarium, where. 1t should be noted the circus ol
Messrs. Stickney & Melville viii remain through
out tnIs week. Many matiuG occurred yesterday.
and the clustering March-like weather dad not pre-
vent the pubic enjoyment OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
THURLow WEED on A THIRD TERM.

THURLOW WEED On THIRD TERM.
NOTHING But GREAT PUBLIC ExIGENCY WOULD
JUSTIFY GENERAL GRANTS NOMINATION AT
CBICAGO-MR. WED MAKES AN EARNEST APP
PEAL IN Favor OF SENDING THE NETWORK
DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION UN-
INSTRUCTED.
To the Edftor OF The Tribune
SIR: While Withdrawn by age and iniirmites
from active participation in public affairs. cannot
be indifferent TO the interests of the Republican
party believing ms lido that the welfare Of coun-
try depends largely upon its continued ascendancy.
IL was my habit during half century that found
me an active and earnest working Wing and Repub-
can, to remember that success IN the result OF
n canvass depended upon our wisdom in the selec-
ton of candidates. Conventions should discharge
theU responsible trusts as to insure caution
and zeal in the support of their nominees. There
are, in the judgment OF a large class Of Republicans
| objections TO third term nominations Usages, IN
the Of time, to possess the strength OF
enactments. England. for example, has no written
Constitution yet usage has given her a form OF
government rs well defined and binding as il could
have been by fundamental law. Washington
Jefferson Madison. Monroe and Jackson, in retiring
after serving two terms, left examples worthy of
imitation. If. therefore, an exigency should exist
demanding the denomination Of President Grant
that exigency will be manifested by a spontaneous
popular mOvement-a movement which would in
sure his election. His nomination under other cir
cumstances would be undesirable
In this view of the question, after rejecting
calmly and anxiously, cannot but regret that State
Conventions were called IN Pennsylvania and New
| York before the public mind was prepared to ex-
press its best judgment. General Grant, Senator
Bl. Inc, Secretary Sherman and Mr.. Wash burne are
recognized By their respective friends as cand-
dates for the Presidency. Each and all of these
gentlemen are capable and trustworthy. Either
can be elected, II his harmonious nomination can
he reached. Is it not Imperialism this aspect Of
the question, that delegation should go TO the
National Convention without instructions II in
tegent and reliable Republicans are des-
gaated as delegates may thew not be safely trusted
10 ascerai and express the latest and best phase
of public sentimenti With delegation appointed
in accordance with the views Of Congressional Dis
ricts and eft free to act upon the latest and best
reflection of popular opinion General Grants nomi-
| nation would he vndicatcd by his election. IT,
however, other and Objectionable methods obtain,
! the success Of our ticket would be hazarded
Ne,r- York. Feb. 23, 1880. w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24

which Is yet a questionable old sphi-scehe
STYLE should he abandoned in every case
where depth can be obtained" -Mr' Long
fellow attended the matinee at the ulooo
Theatre. Boston. last Saturday, and saw MISS
Nelson act Jiola He afterwards visited the actress
and comphmcnied the performance. The totai re-
ccipts al the Globe lasI week. we're % ~.
Mr. ID. g. Hopkins representing MI ADoeJ an ~
BARLEY. Campbell sets forth to-day on tour % %
the large cities Of the Union with the pay l ~
"Fairfaxn ThIs work is fortunate III me pugn'io ~.
ing under the convoy of manager 50 eheTRe'o ~,
~ faithfuttn dufv The Wizard Hermann comes
TO Haverlys Brooklyn Theatre next week ~.
lanes Lewis Rachel sanger. Ada Gilman, Marie
Chester Lily George J. G. >avilie ". D. Ferguson;
W. F. owen. and w. Cuug ord are N me Sast re ei
"A Fool and His Money at toe FaIR ineal ,',
Arue- Booth goes away with the "FairiaX parry
-. Mrs. Mary ID. Graham, mother OF Mrs. =. w.
Tayleurc "A venerable lady. known TO many Vi ~
theatrical fraternity, dicd IN BrOOklyH' Oh TIC -A
inst. a an advanced age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
sALsBURY's TROUBADOURs.

This charming little company-as pare as the Vlo
let's, and as welcome-was greeted with glad APP
plause bv large audiences at Haverly's Theatre
Yesterday afternoon and evening. The entertain
meut given by NJ Salisbury, Mr.. Webster, Mr.
Gourlay Miss McITenry and Miss Dungeon has been
described in this column. and present re-
hearsal of ITS details is needless. These IrOuba-
misunderstanding with a failure which they turned
INTO success-wf r. the forerunners Of the Dumer-
ous bands OF speciality artists that have, within the
last few seasons spread themselves over the Amer-
can stage The ldea % be sure. was an old one but
1t was like the royal prerogativc-it had long been
asleep. Mr.. Salisbury aroused Il, and put it once
more in force: and it has brought him success. His
troupe still leads all Others Of lis class that have yet
been seen in this city
The farce Of d" Cross Purposes which preceded
the principal feature, was acted in a mechanical
and bosierOus manner. There is an art IN acting
farce-a very fine art-and, like other things, 1t is
worth doing well, if worth doing at all. In 1.-THE
Brook" however, the Troubadours were in earnest,
and they exerted their best faculties with ANNA
ton aud taste. kindly compliance with unreason-
able public demand tor the repetition OF
but it Injuries the charm of such a
slight piece as "The Brook" by making its slender
structure too oby Ous aud il has con derably WON
Miss Dingeor's voice. The astonishing animal
spirits ST Miss McHenry kept the performance, aud
the audience, a continual crackle of pleased ex-
element aud happy miTtb. Haverly's Theatre is
one of the most cheerful and comfortable places of
Public resort IN New-York. and Inc return here Of
the lroubsdours is. ureiy the arrival of the right
people in the right place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
INVESTIGATING a MYSTERIOUS DEATH
INQUEST IN THE CASE or MRS. HINcK. WHO WAS
FOUND DEAD IN BID IN PATERSON.

INQUEST IN THE CASE or MRS. HINcK. WHO WAS
FOUND DEAD IN BID IN PATERSON
Coroner RutaD, of Paterson, N. j. opened an IN
quest Yesterday in the case Of Mrs. Harriet Hinck
the young widow who was murdered last Thursday
in her room in that city. rhe inquest was held IN
the Court House. the room being crowded Mrs. f.
II. Sneeden testified that she saw a gun among
Mrs. Hincks furniture the day the -latter
moved INTO the house, but saw no axe.
Mrs Hinck dressed neatly. but she frequently
acted as if she had been drinking. Monday night
of last week witness heard man talking with her
in the basement. The next morning man called
on Mrs. Hnck, but he went away when be dIscoy-
cred that the door was locked. lie was stontiy
built and wore dark blue coat. Thursday night
the witness heard no noises in the rooms occupied
by her LOGGER. Saturday morning she found the
dead body living on the bed.
James b. Garner. brotner-in- aw OF Mrs. Hinck.
testified that he had known Mrs. Hnck for i've
wears. He did not know that she drank to excess
until recently. The Monday night before she was
murdered Mrs. Hnck called at his house IN COM
pany with young man whom she said was the son
OF her husbands brother. ms man called
her Harriet when speaking to her She
lay down a bed ana handed her
gold watch and chain to the, witness SAYING;
Take this for me | am afraid Will break 1t by
lying on H." The man with Mrs, Hlnck was an
Italian and he went away with her. After they e1t
the house the man called again and said Mrs.
| Hinck Lad sent him back for new par
of shoes which she had left there Mr. Garner next
saw the Italian Thursday morning, when he
called at his store accompanied by another ltallas
and wanted him TO go out and take a drink OF
liquor with them.
Mrs. Margaret CheeseborOugh testified that she
had Mrs Hinck several times before her dea tn.
She her thursday afternoon III the street, when
she acted IT she under the influence OF DquOf
Several witnesses, whose testimony was uninport-
ant, were examined, and the inquest was adjourned
until this morning.
An Italian was TAX to the statiOn-hOuse at Pat
ersOn yesterday, shortly before noon, ana paced IN
a cell. The police authorities refused to give his
name OF to tell where he arrested. 1t Is be-
al the house of Mrs. Gardner with
Mrs. Hinck and also visited several
liquor saloons with her. lie was arrested, 1t was
line Of the New-YOrk Lake Erie and Western Rail
road. The body OF Mrs. Hinck will be buried to-
ii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
PUBLIC OPINION.

The third-term principle will be acQuiesced
IN only upon actual necessity, when all the Repuoc ns
OF the country will be Tor it-PeoEia Transcript Ocn)
1t is very questionable whether the Ameri-
can people are prepared to put the choice o! ne uex
President Of the United States III the hands Of Mr. IEua
tius Donneliy.-lPhi adelphia Record (IudJ
We trust that Governor Cornell will crafty
the Intelligent sentiment OF tie pu6he ny nominating
Mr. Lamb for The position OF Bank superintendent the
duties Of which hove been ably and conscientously
discharged by mat gentleman since CO removal 81 the
last superinto ndeut OR Es) Ol the Senate for en- -
able negligence Troy Times (kcpD
Machine Republicans can stitfen mp ana boast
that they will get john Kelly an they NIu
lose Republicans, IL the Illrd Term CARES II taey
note signs ui the times they Will nud that ~ they
expect elect Republican President next Fai through
the votes OF Democrats, they arc leaning on broken
reed.-lSaratoga SaratOgiHn (Repl
The thoughtful Republicans of the State and
Nation to-day are rot so ANXIOUS for either sherman,
Blaine or Grant tbey iOr their own emancipa
They would for either gladly n IN doing so they
would be sure that the election OF either would tree
them from thraldOn of partisan autCcracy which
has OF late become intolerably onveeSs because OF
the ends sought than because OF the neaDs used 10
pass them.-lAl5any Journal tIsepJ
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ADDITIONAL TRADE REPORT

TIvR STOCK MARKErS-BY TELEO RAPH.
Prvyuo Feb 2a-CATTLE-Receipts today; 24l6 hesh
toa Tor The week far. e1 head for the same tne
last week 900 head gnea ihf0uSh zIf AIs.
ali and iSr. stock mainly Fair @ Medium hxht attend.
rc, of Eastern buyers sales OF Good 20 thu.e
81 2o - % Extra would have brought % SOet9 40
"a, - a. 15dS3l5 Mixed Butchers, % l5dS3 90
EaT Ia choice Feeders, 20 20 as 90. o,oo -, . a.,
thus far POO head the time last
ooo head. consCped through 3 cars: market quiet
ys ana sellers apart tending down few saes OF ChOce
60 Fancy Western sheep az - 80 DO faT 10 Oho''e
Tambs i6 80 40 CRnadas on sale.
os-kecepts today 5000 hcad total Tor the week hus
CO. BOO head for time last week SID head
light. sales Of Choice Torkers at ~ 99et 80 fait
esbt 81 20; Medium aud ueayy ~ foar 50 too,
10 Extra Heavy. 81 9Oas5 Philadelphia - % Pigs at
- % o 1 FEB 2sD Inactive Workers q logsi Is;
PACKING - 90df4 IS Butchers 10 Seeot - fVdf4 wv
recepts 900 head shpme. Is not reported 10, H..
aud droOpng; supply many ieTot
.Se 90 alive steers LOO 10. az rs ~ dSi ~ DO
ntbera' 500 10 100 H. at 90 4OasS 500 Feeders 81 'oa
- 10 ~. REGENTS 6lI head shipments no reported
sHEs-suppy light Fair to Good 20 % ~ r ~ 70
Choice "A 40 ds5 90 Export SheeP "Ouu pius - '"$V
receipts 400 head. -, no ,,,,r,, ,...,r,s s,,, q
tJay Y2B head through ana 32 head 81 yaru STOCK
t Tor The week ending day. 67S head OF through and
i25y head The supP Tor yard sales Is very
Nv Common 10 Medium shipping Grades scarce and very
few sold most OF the business has been viii retailers no
ca bnyers prices much the As last week Best SOD
a. @5 fair TO Good shipping Steers 81 25Ss4 so Common
"a 25S3 rs Bus Cows and stays t2GSS oO sales To-Day
q H6@sRecepts 1880 head total the week, ~ 0ot
head Workers. u 6OGSA 7O Philadelphia 81 goa
20 Receipts 1900 head total the week. Il 0n
head sales prices full quarter on from those OF III
first OF last week.
EUROPEAN MARKETS
,..,oo. rah "a e n m-Iafd 40 per ewt for Amer
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THE academy OF SCIENCES.

-,,,. ,,,.,.,, ~. ,,sr ,p,p-vttcrroY OF OFFICERS
III" "oNN VI |Aoi ~
-soUkChs OF CoMfL"lNi.
The annual meeting OF the New-loTk Academy Oh
Sciences was held AT No. II West Thirty -iirst-st.
-, IN. -, o.. i..-.,o. ,tt ,d.,rce r,e.ent
iaS' evening" '"o'0 VOC .''7 -
including number OF IaolcS' Inc IcPpil VI '"'
secretary stated that sixteen new members had
-, LII d,,r:,,, .be ,c,r and fhg. the whole,
'o'" ""''' 49,,
membership ""S ""V
A satisfactory state Of finances was reported by
H. ,r..s,,r.r tbers h.ipg a balance of cash on
WV . a. 90 M -, - ,t.. p,h.:...
mana Oh over Fl'VVV' INC i.'0't ~ '"'
ton Committee stated that nos. II ana Il oil the
Annals are now ~ press ana VIII soon appear
comprehensive INDEX j. also beng prepared. fresi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24

HIS EXPECTED ARRIVAL oS THE COLON-rEEPARA-
TONS 10 WELCOME Mn.
The Pacific Mail steamer Colon from Aspnwall,
now due at this'port. has among her passengers
Count de Les-eps the celebrated French engineer,
a: present engaged IN promoting the Panama Canal
project Preparations have been made to give hIm
o warm welcome. he Reception Committee con-
sist- Of Royal Phelp. John Bugart, I. NJ Hartado,
T. Muuoz Of Munoz & Espriella. ID. ID. Castro,
thomas Riley. r. II. Hoadcy aud others including
members Of the Society OF Engineers.
The committeeman Lad steamer engaged yestcr-
day 70 take them down the bay IN case tie Colon
was sighted before dark. Health Officer Wander
noel gave permit to board the steamer at Quaran-
tlue The committee and It's friends Will probably
20 down the bay tDis morning II the Colon should
not arrive during the night. Count de Lcsseps ana
his PARTY Will be conducted To tho Windsor Hotel.
where rooms have been engaged. it Is proposed
formally 10 receive Count de LcsSops, and welcome
HIM to NeW-YOrk The banquet which VIII be- gwen
him will be an elaborate affair. The Committee Of
Arrangements consists OF John BoRart, secretary II
the American Society Of Civil Engineers o. W.
Carleton, the Publisher; A. L. Holly. consulting
engineer; Abram >. Hewitt. and Aleernon ;. Sulll-
van. The RcY. DR.. Il. :. t0rrs has been invited 10
preside any deliver the address of welcome. The
tickets 60 the dinner present yiguette likeness OF
DE Lesscps, enclrced 10y She motto which the cnrl-
neer has attached To his own autograph, Gentibas
Terrain ApdiTC y" To open the world to the Ma
tons"
The French residents of this city will also give
him reception, TO be held at Irving Hail. opening
with "a concert 10y the French choral societies. The
members of the committee having this IN charge are
Gustave Reynauld, president; and y. Berrier,
Charles Villa l.. Lafon. Il. Karl, ID. Debouchy, and
Charles FaliOn.
During ms stay In this city he will visit Castle
GarGen and other institutions under the charge OF
the Commissioners of Emigration, whose guest he
will be on that day. This has been arranged nj hle
own suggestion that hc may become familiar with
the system Of receiving and caring for emgants at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
WHY THE POLICE WERE CALLED L

TO tho EdftOT or NC THU" n"
SIR: With reference 10 the dispute about
the gate money taken the nymile amateur bicycle
contest az the American Institute building on saturday
think It only fair In justice myself to let the public
tnow the facts Of the case An agreement was drawn
between Rollins and myself whereby was to Ind the
two prizes and advertising and Rollins TO provide rink
gas scorers and attendants taking as his share - pei
cont OF the gross receipts. l. as per agreement pro
yded the advertising, and at the termination OF tho
raee presented she prizes (which bought at Iif
nd winners, thus illnlIlng my
parf of the contract Rollins when pressed Tor settle
inent wished II postponed ON some frivolous pre'eh.
taking mold OF the satce sent FOR the police
with the result that has been pu0lished yours respect
fully, 100 DA'ib SAA''"N'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
FoREIGN THEATRICAL NEWs.

On the 25Sth anniversary OF the Dlrth VI
uoere The customary ormaiiues were observed al lho
COm6ic FRANCHISE -
The decennial representations OF the Ooer-
amergau Passion PLAY VIII tax pace thid year ~ 'uo
months OF May, June. July. August ava SeP'ehooi'
Mr.. Bancroft, as already announced here, mas
secured the right 10 adapt Vctorien sntdous "''S'
plsy. "Danel Rochat." sardou ge's SO 0O0 hall OF
winch is 10 be returned H. after reading IT, MT Btncro'
doe moi ud the piece suitable Tor London Tue urain"
as our readers know, has been prOouced III PARIS
The French papers express regret Ior the
Ioss of CI-P6 e. the young VINO has recently Dc
come insane and o recent number of lie FotfdTe con
tains louehtng tribute TO worth, write b. the
vouneer Coouen OF the Com6dir Franc Use. He seems
10 have been IA finished actor, gebtelIdn' tenu1a
hearted aud cOui tcOus. bright, WHY anu .
Iis loss the Ffencn stage would appear 10 NC "
serious One
NJ Coduein and Mile. Sarah Bernhardt, oil
the Coincide Fancaise had Hade AN enlargement 10 go
10 LONDON 70 give performances at the GaleN
Theatre bnt NJ. Perrin, the director OF the
Frame ise set his official veto on the pian'
So that It mad TO be gwen uI-to the ds2ust OF the
ladys London admirers SO az least said report; on'
now 4 seems that Mile BernhaId viii positively appear
no the Galety the 2lst Of May, III ffOuftOu' anu
that NJ. COquelIn will arrive a lorthig i later
At the Theatre Lyrique, in Paris, the piece
which they are at present paying. La Beau ooliEn"c
contains an effect which creates tremendous sehsa
ton The heroine gets too an open CRATE ana the
an Of her dress catches OF course she Is In I'M
inent danger OF burning death, when the oppoiune
hero r,ncs aud raves Der. Numbers 81 women az
stepped IN "a chcnlCaI no
luton winch makes 10 irc-proof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
WANuER[NG STARS.

Mary Anderson IS acting in New-Engand towns
this week. On March she will appear in Washing
ton on March 10 in Brooklyn Lolita will ap-
near at the Park Theatre in this city. Easter
Monday Denman Thompson is to act here, at
the Park in April. .... Eliza Weathersby will sail
for England in june. Mrs. Barney Williams
coming forward, on Easter Monday, at the Park
Theatre, Brooklyn, will act in Customs OF the
Country" ...... Barton Hill is TO have a
tAtimonial benefit in San Francisco. John
:. Clarke reappears in London, at the
Olympic Theatre. The Strakosch Company
appeared last week IN Providence, Hart
ford and New Haven. MIR Sidney Woollett will
begin a series Of rectalsfrom Shakespeare on March
1. at Chickerng Hall......Lester Wallaek. at tho
Grand Oper0IIouse, appears tonight in "My Awful
Dad.D He has met witt almost unprecedented sue
cess NJ that theatre in Rosedale. Mr.. j. X.
Emmet appears at the Grand Opera House, March
\ - Kate ClaxtOn il seem this week, IN London,
~ Cothar,nes Hamilton and Toronto, Canada. 800.
Edwin Booth will act III Brooklyn on the Sd Of
Nav. The statement that Mr.. i. G. Bangs bad been
engaged by Mr.. Abbey for Mr. Booths Company
proves to be incorrect 1t is probable that the COM
pany will include Mrs. Bowers aud MIR. McCollum.
Mr. aud Mrs. j. G. williamson remained IN
sydney till February Ii. and then went TO Mel
bourne Joseph Proctor is acting IN Cincinnati,
IN =" The Jibbenainosay grand and wonderful
play. John Mccullough will act at ST. Paul.
Mnn April 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24
THEATRICAL MISCELLANY.

Mr.. sothern has given $500 to the Irish Famine
Relief Fund.
Augusta Dargon has acted in Australia, with
liberal acceptance. Tennysons Queen Mary"
adapted for the stage by Mr.. Stephen Fske.......
Mr. Chanfrau recently robbed of 500 worth
of jewelry, in Chicago. Edwin Booth writes
~ follows of the Madison So uare Theatre: Ii
certainly is the perfection of Comedy The
ntre. 1t is beautiful in every detail.
hope with oil my heart, that Mr..
Mackaye will be amply rewarded for the great
improyement he has made in theatrical decoration
and mechanism AS far as it will go il is a won
derful advance i don't sec why the same method
should not be applied to other than the shift
less scenes of comedies. By raising and lower
ing the stages better effect in chang
ing scenes would be reached than was
wrought In the old way. At my tformerl theatre
the rising and sinking scenes often had good
effect. and were applauded, especially where the
two movements occurred simultaneously, as was
several times The case In Hamlet IL this plan
could be successfully pursued on larger scale