Morris tribune., 1882-08-31


think her costumes and manner little too
risque, and would prefer if she played
more to them than to the sterner sex, but
Selma is content TO let them cavil. In her
acting she combines all the languor of the
English woman of the world, with the
ardor of the Spanish girl of the people.
She has what the men call speaking arms
and when she languidly swings them and
sways her body in dreamy delight, to the
music of the castagnettes, in her own
sweet little Spanish song, the house in
variably grows enthusiastic. Theo's pic
lures are in the show windows, but they
were evidently taken some time ago.
People who have seen her lately say that
she has grown somewhat maturer in ap-
pearance. In fact they assert that she
has grown quite stout. Another soubrette
who is likely to create somewhat of q
sensation this winter, is the popular
Viennese favorite, Josephine Gallnleyer,
who for decade has been admiring.
ly termed "Our Pepi," by the amusement
loving people of the gay city on the Dan
ube. The Thalia Theatre will bring her
out no doubt, and this house will be as
much of an attraction to American theatre
goers as it has been during the last seasons
when Geistinger was the magnet. A new
theatre is to be opened in Harlem, called
the Mount Norris Thus combinations
can now play five different engagements
in this city: on upper Broadway, at the
Windsor, at the Grand Opera House, at
Niblo's, and in Harlem. The Grand
Opera House, which is now under Mr..
Abbey's management, has been beauti-
fully fitted up. In fact the alterations and
new decorations have cost Abbey a great
deal of money, and he feels bit anxious
about the result. But if the business is at
all we'll managed Abbey cannot fail to
"come out ahead" There is no stage in
the city equal 10 that of tie Grand Opera
House for spectacular performances
The outlook generally for the coming
theatrical season is brilliant one. There
seems to be pleanty of money among the
people, and they appear to be in mood
to spent it. In fact every where, in trade
and on stock exchange the fee!i' G is bull.
isll. and those OH the bear side of the
market are apt to get left.
The artists to are coming hack to tow n,
and next week a number Of studios will
be reopencd. Sketch books have been
we'll filled during summer trips to the
home of the beautiful either abroad or in
our own country. and the probabilities are
that at the winter exhibitions at the
National Academy of Design, there will
be a pleasant departure from the beaten
tracks of doody goody mcdiocrity, to the
more interesting paths of originality in
design, coloring and execution
Those who for the past few years have
been asserting that ex Governor Tilden
was practically dead, have reconed with
out their host, for the old gentleman is in
better health at present than ever. AT his
country house at Graystone lie has resum-
ed his equestrian exercise, and to see him
sit erect and smart on his fayorite brown
gelding. is indeed sight. His house in
Gramercy Square, which has been so
thoroughly overhauled as TO make practi-
cally new one, is nearly complete and
great many people would prefer it to Mr..
Vanderbilt's mansion. The interior fit
tings are simply gorgeous, and the stained
glass windows represent a small fortune.
Rumor is again rife that these wonderful
and costly alterations have not been done
for nothing. The gossips insist that q
bachelor would not procure such sur
roundings as these if he were content to
remain in solitary lonliness. They even
profess to have got on the track of the
chosen one, who is said to be the daughter
of an ex-senator, and who, although
twice widow, can yet take her place in
the front rank of fair femininity. She is
said to be just the woman for him, clear
headed, ambitious, and great worker.
But when Mr.. Tilden's lifelong aversion
to matrimony is considered, it seems
doubtful, to say the least, that he should
at this late day, "give up his freedom"
as some young men call it.
In military circles the coming Inter-
national Military Rifle Match is the all
absorbing topic of thought and CONVEX
sation. The practice work at Creedmoor,
continues with wonderful vigor and the
best results are anticipated. None of the
scores made thus fur have been very ex-
actly remarkable, but the records are SO
evenly good that with steady work on the
part of our champions, the British visitors
will indeed have a long pull to make in
order to beat them. The officers Of the
National Rifle Association, who have the
management of the affair, promise the
public superior railroad Accommodations,
and the best of care on the grounds
They must needs improve on previous
performances. for at the last International
shoot at Creedmoor, it was indeed torture
to spend day on the arid plains, and a
horror to ride home afterwards in over
crowded cars.
Mr.. Dow, station agent at Osakis, has
lost both his parents lately. They lived
in Minneapolis, and were comparatively
wealthy, and Of good reputation. First
the father committed suicide by hanging.
A few weeks after Qast Sunday the moth
er made her exit i'm the. same manner -