The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-08-31

we're working for anybody, and he
treated him so, he would leave in
stantly, even if there we're no imme-
diate outlook of getting substitute
for the bread and butter one threw
over. But the strike has begun, we
are in the swim, and we must make
the best we can out Of the situation
in the hope that it will be all for the
best"
The. weather has grown warm and
sultry again, but still four theatres
opened their doors last night, and al
though the air was suffocating in
many of the houses, the crowds that
came and sat through the perform
ances were remarkable. Kiralfy's
Excelsior" at Niblo's Garden drew
an immense audience, or rather at
tendance of spectators. 1t is really
a remarkable performance, and so
far as the stage effects, mechanical
devices, and the hosts Of people on
the stage go, it far surpasses the
splendor of the famous Black Crook
when it first came out. The ballet
is unusually well drilled, and speaks
wonders for the skill and perseverance
of Imre Kiralfy, who has been at
work for three weeks almost night
and day. But poor fellow, his voice
is almost gone, he can only speak in
whispers. He can and does swear
in every living language, but prefers
his native Hungarian with its rolling
"r's," and harsh gutterals which are
cutting enough to "rend the heavens
in twain" He INDUCED himself so
much in this favorite accompaniment
at rehearsals that his voice succumbed
under the strain. 1t was pitiful to
see him on opening night, standing
in the wings. OF course there were
bitches, and some of the Amazons
made false steps. Imre tried his ut
most to hurl anathemas in his native
Hungarian at them, but the attempt
did not get any further than pam
tomime. 1t almost broke his heart,
and after the performance he was as
mild and affectionate as bull with a
board in front Of his eyes.
l heard a good pun at the theatre
the other evening which is new
Standing in the lobby with some
theatrical people, between the acts,
we were scanning party of dudes
who were RECALLING themselves with
mild cigarettes. "Strange," said one
of the actors, "why. they don't i'm
port an English dude, to give these
fellows chance to improve
their toner" Because" broke in
an aged criminal, Ga Yankee dude I'll
do" Had Captain Williams not
stood near by, the offenders life
would not have been worth trade
dollar. AS affairs stood, Williams
was called up and informed of the
crime which had just been perpetrat-
ed. cit is fortunate that l have not
my club with me- said he, "but
never mind, some evening you will
take too many lemonades in my pre-
cinct, and then we will pay you with
interest"
Through the good Offices of lady
who came to town last week and
asked me to accompany her to some
private openings at milliners' estab-
lishments, I was enabled to get a
glimpse at coming fashions. The
display of imported hats and bonnets
was unusually fine. The taste runs
principally to small shapes and
neutral colors. The leading style
will probably be the Prince Imperial.
1t is made Of felt or chenille, and re-
sembles very much the fatigue cap OF
French soldier. The ornamental
ton is principally in front and towers
up from the peak to distance OF
nearly six or seven inches. Another
pretty design resembles the ordinary
Jockeys cap-peak and all. The
colors are almost entirely gray, but
white or stone color, generally used
singlv, but frequently very tastefully
combined. These hats are very be-
coming, much more so than the large
and garishly colored things with
which ladies have made mems hearts
ache for some seasons past.