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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-20
CoULIsSE CHAT.

Miss Agnes Booth has been PLAYING Of the criterion
iheatre, Brooklyn, In "Nouug Mrs. Winthrop
Fritz Emmets last spree cost him one hundred
and MY thousand dollars. He gave that amount to
MS Wlte rs christmas present.
Among the performers in Alone In London - at
the Olympic, London, is q daughter Of the famous
claimant, Sir ~ Roger Tichborne
January 4 will be a red letter day for the New
York lovers OF operate novelties wsgner's comic
opers, die Miestersinger," viii then he produced
Tor the hrst time In America, and also goetss comic
opera, "The Tanning OF the Shrew."
Mr. Frederick widmire, writing In the London
academy, says; "Mr. Harlgan is, on the whole, the
actor who has impressed me most in America
mean, OF course, excluding the accomplished artists
whom IKE every other London play goer have seen
A recent number OF he Menes,rei contains ycry
interesting letter from NJ. Camille Saint saens rcla
tive TO the recent performance ef Mors ct VITA ut
the Albert Hall. The distinguished French com.
poser was present on that occasion, and he writes
w,'n en,nuslasm OF VI, Gonnods las, oratorio which
scribes as q magnificent work.
Mary Andersons receipts during her three weeks
engagement at the Globe Theatre, Boston, reached
the immense sum OF si2 5s2 at regular prices Of adj.
mission. MIR. Abbey Is represented rs very Indir.
nant over what nc considers her unjust treatment in
New YORK, and Is especially abusive OF the Gotham
newspapers, who, he is reported to have said, re.
ceNeu nhancial Inducements to belittle her In the
interest OF rival manager OF tragic actress.
Mr.. Irving has engaged sienor Coppi to arrange
the Brocken scene in the forthcoming production OF
Faust at the London lyccum, with carte
bidnche as to expense. Something beautiful and
aesthetic Is expected. The production OF "Faust s.
was delayed, II Is said, at Miss 1erry's request 1t
Is ueneu mat there has been any misunderstan ling
between Mr., Irving aud Miss Terry. on the con,
trary, she still regards him as "altogeher lust too
lovely for anything
In $50, when II became known In Paris that
Fanny Elssler, the famous dancer, had contracted
to come to America with Mr. Price, the Parslans
new into q rage at the idea OF her dancing before
savages. The Chariroir newspaper has the follow
ing notice OF the event: "Wc warn these molasses
Yankees, these money-making, las.breaking,
lulep drinking, negro selling Yankees these sayagcs
these transatlantic Arabs, these coarse ill-mannercd
thck-headed, bad-hearted good for nothing tcsccn,
dants OF renegades and rebels never to think even OF
dispeasure and instant resentment of ali Frapce.i
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What Some Great Men Thought of the Corset.

Inc MedicW REGARD tells us Thai Napoleon Bona
paIle said 10 Dr. Corysart speaking Of the corset
"Ihls wear, born OF coquelry aud bad taste, which
murders women and il-lTeats their offspring tells Of
frivolous tastes. and warns me Of approaching de.
cadence Joseph III OF Austria was very severe
upon the corset, and made law combining Its use 10
abandoned women. The last King of France elm.
bodied his opinion OF this abOnnatOn In this sting.
ing epigfam; "Onee you met DianaH, Nenuses, or
Niobesi nowadays. only waspsn The great naturalist
CuYier was walking one day with a young lady, who
was victim OF light ldcing In public garden In
IhIlA. lovely blossom upon an elegant plant
Drew from her AN expression Of admiration. Look
ins az her pale, thin face, cuyier said, You were
now NeS day lie led her to the same SPOT ana INC
beanliui lower was dying. She asked me cause,
rms plant replied Cuyier, "is an image Of your
sen. VIII SNOW you what Ii the matter with n p
lie pointed 70 cord bound lightly round the stem,
and SAID, You are fading away exactly In the same
YOU are losing by degrees all your Youthful eharns
dangerous fashion," - ~ 'N''
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IsRlELIrIs FAIR AND BAZAAR.

The following donations have been received since
last Tuesday: Mrs. Sraussand MIRA, Marx fancy arti
cles; Jacob Cohen, 81; samuel Palmer, ten dozen
bottles Milwaukee beer: Mrs. NJ. Newmyer, fancy
articles; William Shuser, table cover and one dozen
napkins, Through Mrs. Il. Harris;) Muhes & Sons,
New York, $40; Wallace Nepheus, New York, fob
chain; l.. NJ. hahn, Chatclaine watch, uhrough
Mrs r. iIaIris;) Mr.. Goldberg, violin; Louis Meyer
Stilson ln'chins, 81 Crosby $. Noyes. So; Charles
y. Zane, Philadelphia, $40, lH King, Jr. y NJ. Simp-
gerO suit OF clothes and overcoat c. Fah,eD, Bati-
more, accordion and album, (secretaryN william II.
Hoover, South-down nutton Mrs Fellhcmer, ST.,
fancy articles and cash r. 65 Mrs. Sacherman fancy
goods; Messrs Fischer and Daulhsen, fancy goods
and cash $40; Mrs. J. Sanger fancy goods; Robert
s25; Miss Hattie Strauss, $780, Messrs Sanger Il
Stern, fancy goods and cash 81; Miss Emma Rascher
fancy articles; Independent Ice Company, ice and
the use OF water-cOOers for the fair aud ton of
coal; S. Wolf, autograph OF Sir Moses Montelore;
Charles sau'ter, six bottles OF VINE. uillle Cohen3
L. Pclouze Il Sons, printing press; ii. IIoHa, silver
composing stick; l.. HeiIprin, opera glasses; Bar.
bour Hamilton two barrels fl our; j. W. Boteler
4 Son, decorated dinner set; Herman Gasch. one
hundred cigars; Lutz Bro, lady's hand satcfels;
Mrs. NJ Kaufman, fancy goods. etc., and cash 81 30;
Mrs. !. Herman, IS; Mrs; a. Kaufman, fancy goods
Maury Dove, ton OF coal; u. Walter, two boxes
soap; Mrs Schrodenheim, fancy doll Sullivan y
Ba1,ca,schmd 9tomans; 7; saloInan; Turkish rug.
csyer and two vases, Mrs. Slrauss0 MI. Kenslg,
Miss stsrn) cash 81; 5. Bsnsinger, sleigh; Traltei
Mrs. l.. Baum, wine; N. Strauss 4 % baltimore,
Mrs. l.. stern,) half dozen dress shirts; William
Ballanyne son, fancy work baskets; Mr.. and Mrs.
McCanrey, Cash 50; William l.. Thomas, ten pounds
Mocha coffee; Philip Peyser, cash 81 aud fancy
goods; Mrs; Kroenheimer, cash 81 Mrs. Wash: B.
YORK, Mrs b: solomonJ rug; l.. Greenfield, New
York, lMrs. solomon,) fur cape, collar, and nun
Heerzlg 4 Son, New York, (Mrs. SolOm0n,) two fur
NUTS; Il. s.. IIOwser, Baltimore, Mrs So!omon,)
half dozen boys hats; NJ s. Levy. Baltimore, (Mrs.
SoomonJ cash $40; s. Busnz, Richmond, Va,
rschielely 4 Evans, (Mrs. William N. Frank
cologne; Mrs. William NJ. Frank, fancy articles;
Sewers 4 Bro, half ton coal, Mrs. A. Kaufman.)
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washington Letter 10 Boston Irayeler.l
A naval onicer, while speaking to the Traueie,'
correspondent, said; "YOu have no idea Of the num-
Der OF officers who have recently been placed in Coy-
entry You don't know what that means? Well II IL
speciesof osraclsIn. The last officer taboocd was
young Fellow who married his mistress All COM
nunicdton between him and his brother officers was
strictly onclal They will not recognize him Ia any
social way, ana TO all lntens and purposes he aud
his wife have TO live alone. Sometimes an APP
parenlly trivial matter puts man lin Coventry
Not long ago the executive ofieer OF Of the yes
sells OF our navy took away the smoking privilege
from Inc ward-roon oiiicefs. lie mad the power and
he exercised II. II one OF HIS subordinafcs wanted
TO smoke he had 10 NO on the forecastle among the
sailors by virtue Of his position he presided al the
table The olcers would 81 aud talk and Joke among
Themselves, but never word would they say TO him
lie had absolutely no companion on the entire snip
and that means great deal when man Is at sea
Well this olcer mad great deal OF grit aud stood II
for eight months Then he cayed In and STORED the
smoking privilege. AS that was all that the other
officers we're contendng for they began 70 recognize
MIN again In social way. lie called them together
aud gave them one fine greatest the
season In honor OF the event. know Of no more
dlsagreeabe position for man 10 be IN than 10 be
'ln Coventry"
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Change In Schedule or Baltimore and Potomac
naIITOad,

Certain changes In the movement OF trains over
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad nOTthwaTd
VIII so into operation on sunday, 2Oth instant.
Tue Congressional Limited Express, now leaving
Baltimore and Potomac station at 4 j.. NJ, week
arriving at Philadelphia I III and New York go r.
NJ. The New York Express, now leaving at 1850 r.
NJ daily, VIII leave at $40 Y. NJ, Baltimore 5:25 r.
NJ, arriving Philadelphia :j5 and New York 10 :95
T.. NJ. Ihe Baltimore Express at 4:25 +. NJ. viii be
changed 10 4:27 r. NJ.
Tue through sleeper for Boston, now leaving at
$3.50 i. NJ, Will leave at 200 +. NJ. daily.
This arrangement gives in addition TO the Con.
gresslOnal Limited fast afternoon express for
Phlladelphla and New YORK every day.
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raK nALLE rrcnING rxnlpIr

Al Brentano's second nOor continues 10 attract
handreds Of our cultivated people, spending an
hour or so IN turning over anu admiflng The ex-
quiHite examples 0f famous American aud fDfelgn
etchers. As the collection u 70 remain but few
days longer, no lover Of the artistic should miss
the opportunity 10 see these art treasures, TO be
found only IN ihls collection
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Anrtiou Sales.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS 4 co.,

WALTER b. WILLIAMS 4 CO.,
w AuCTIoNEERs.
HANDSOME ASH CHAMBER SUITE, BEAUTI-
FULLY CARVED; ELEGANT CHERRY CHAM
Der SUITE, ARTIsTIcALLY CARVED, TEN
PIECES; HANDSOME CHERRY EXTENSION
TABLE, WALNUT DINING-RooM CHAIRS,
UPHOLSTERED IN LEATHER; ELEGANT
CHERRY HALL'RAcK, WICKER ROCKER
AND CHAIRS, FANCY CHAIRS, EBONY Ia
BILE, REVOLVING BOOKCASE, HANDSOMELY
FINISHEDi CoUCHEs, DECORATED WARE,
RUGS AND MAPS, FINE DINNER SERVICE,
CHINA AND GLASSWARE, WIRE WOVEN
MATTRESsRS, HAIR ACTRESSES. REFRIe-
orator, KITCHEN UTENSILS, Ere.
ON TtlEDDAY, DECEMBER ~, commencing at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, we shall SELL at residence No. 1913
Thirteenth street northwest.
The above residence was furnished with the great
est regard for uniformity and each article Is marked
by Inc same degree OF elegance and taste, which IL
worthy the attention OF buyers
WALTER Il. WILLIAMS a CO.,
nc2O.lt AuctlOneerA
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Tho Columbia DIeyelo CsIeuaar -, ,aee

truly artistic END elegant work ia chrono.itlo-
grapLy and The letter press Ia the Columbia Bleycle
Calendar for 1886. Just Issued by tho Pope Manniac
turing Company, Of Boston,
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~AldeTney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter cburned every morning and
delivered In H-pOnnd award 4" prints, As cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, buitermk, and sweet
milk, cents per quart. Cream, ID cents per pint
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-20

K1NG.At Old Point, Va, Saturday, December
enty-seventh year OF his age. Funeral will take
place from his daughters residence, 1877 Four and
a.half street southwest. Time OF funeral Will be
announced hereafter.
E1SEMAN.-E Esther, beloved wife OF Bernhard
Eiseman, on the evening Of December IS, 1885, In
the sixty-nfth year OF her age. The funeral will
take place to-day, at 7. NJ, from the residence OF
William Strauss, 1875 East Baltimore street, Balti-
more, Nd.
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Al Mholnhala prinss-

We have oSerpr0daeed at our manufactory, and
Bros, col. IN and l..
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AmMsfmfnts.

BY Edmnnd. Il. Price, New Yorks famous Grim.
York, presenting Its lights and shadows, bubbilng
with wit aud humor The company has been care
fully selected as TO individual merit an excellence.
Mr.. Chas. z. Mccarthy who enacts the principal
OF Larry Howard, one OF the Bravesi Is particu-
aily lifted for the part and presents The fireman OF
fore the public In this production he Ia ably assis-
ted by Mr.. William Cronin, formerly OF the Hrm Of
Scanlon Cronin. Inc play VIII he mount ed with
the principal scenic artist OF the Kiralfy Brothers.
The mechanical effects introduced are novel and
realistic. Introducing for the first time IN
America the novel fire scene, showing the entire de.
siruclon OF building, by designs OI pnally pro.
duced In the Eden 1heate, Paris, and made espe
clally for this play. Also the tcsavlnp appliances
and scaling ladders as used Ivy the New York Fire
Department, which Is In itself very novel and orig
inal ELECT. Al 10 for the HIST time upon the stage
VIII he Witnessed the interior workings VI Chinese
opium den This play viii continue throughout the
week, giving matinee on Wednesday, a grand
holiday matinee Christmas Day, FrldayD and the
usual Saturday matinee.
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Dime M useum.
Pennsylvania avenue, near Eleventh street.
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.
FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK.
ONLY DINE! Think oft ONLY A DINE!
The Distinguished and Popular Actress,
FANNY HERRING.
AND HER GREAT NEW YORK COMPANY,
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,
Every Afternoon and Night.
The Original and Immensely Successful Drama OF
LITTLE BUCksHOT; or, BROUGHT
TO LIGHT.
LILLIAN Walters, the lawyers daughter, Fanny
Little Buckshot, the young Mexican, ( Herring.
great piece OF character acting.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and Christmas
Afternoon aud Night,
Fanny HerriDgs own version OF the Great Historical
Drama, In prologue ana three acts, OF JACK SHEP-
PAkD from the Cradle to the Grave. In this char
acter Miss Herring IL acknowledged to have no liv-
ing rival. In addition to the above VIII appear
HYDE BAUGHMAN and ALDINE LIZZIE
The Champion Male aud Female RIne Shots of the
World This act Ia most wonderful exhibition OF
skill. Marvellous attractions In the Museum. The
Moving Electric Christmas Tree, arranged by Pro-
lessor NewhOuse Professor Everett in his New
Magical Wonders. Punch and Judy, and the latest
Turkish Mystery, besides 900 Automatic Moving
Figures. Admission to all this great show only LOG.
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WE notice that Mr.. j. j. Chapman has made re.
duction of twenty-five per cent. in his large and
well-seected stock OF Christmas cards.
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In making your holiday purchases don't overlook
the great pano warerooms OF William Knabe q Co.,
SlT Market Space,
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A CHRISTMAS call at lie Mour's, Eighth street. Inst
above pennsylvania avenue, will show you that
portion OF yoHr time can be pleasantly spent there,
especially If you are lover OF pure and choice
ViaDds,
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Our Patrons
VIII get the benefit OF our overproductlon Else
man Bros, cor. Ith and 4.
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RlNKING.

Must Sell
We have an overproductlon OF clothing. They
must be disposed Of. Eiseman Bros, cor I'M and r..
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programme OF extraordinary attractions Is Of
fered for Christmas week al the Dime Museum. The
gifted actress. Fanny Herring, supported by COM
papy OF artists OF the best dramatic talent will an
pear In her original drama OF "Little Buckshoi; or
Brought TO Light" the gifted actress appearing In
three changes OF character In addition To The above
the champion rlne shots OF the world, Baughman
and Aldine VIII appear 10 their mar veous perform
anees. Ihemuseun VIII present an attractive ar
and delight the Juveniles. a moving electric
Christmas Tree, The Turkish beauty, an illusion;
Professor Everett In new magical wonders, and
many Other attractions. ON Christmas afternoon
and night Fanny Herring Will perform her own YER
sion o. jack sheppard, In which character II Is uni
The charming and sparkling opera OF Ollveie will
occupy the boards at Herzogs Opera House this
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-20

DON'T fall TO see the array OF useful Christmas
presents at Mosess, corner Eleventh and + streets
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ORIoLH POOL" the new invention of afteen-ball
pool is one OF the leading attractions at thebard
parlors of our friend scanlon, 45 Ninth street. The
game Is greatly enjoyed by all who have played IT,
pronouncing 1t superior to the old one. Every table
has undergone repair, while new ballsand cues have
been added.
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PURCHASERS of holiday presents should pay a
visit TO the establishment of Messrs Singleton x
Fletcher, AIS Seventh street, and the array of
handsome and useful articles from which TO make
selections. among which we mention fancy and easy
chairs and rockers, fancy tables, cabinets, ladies'
desks chiffoniers, hall racks, rugs, and many other
articles. any one Of which would make a handsome
present.
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KINGS PALACE.--All in need of useful Christmas
presents VIII do well TO 90 to Kings Palace TO make
their purchases. A saving of twenty-five 10 forty
per cent is guaranteed. Wonderful bargains In
ladies', misses, and children's wraps. Hats, tips
wings, birds, silk velvets. flowers kid gloves. and
SILK handkerchiefs sold cheaper than at any other
store in the city. Don't purchase until You have
examined our immense stock aud posted Yourself
regarding prices. Kings Palace, sl4 Seventh street
northwest
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WE invite special attention this morning to the
advertisement of Mrs. Selma Rupert, Cos Ninth
street, in which will be found named some of the
many handsome and useful articles from which to
make selections for holiday presents The stock of
goods contained in this store is unusually large and
handsome. and embraces everything new and desir-
able in its line that is manufaciured. visit TO Mrs
Selma Ruppert's will be found TO be time,wel- spent
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AUcTIoNEER WILLIAMS announces three impor-
tant auction sales this week. Tomorrow at his
sales-rooms Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
ne will sell fine line of fancy goods suitable Christ
mas presents. on Tuesday. at 1923 Thirteenth street,
ne Will sell q valuable collection OF handsome house,
hold furniture, while the great silver-plated ware
sale will continue throughout the week.
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STORMY WEATHER may come ON Xmas eve; there
fore don't wait. but come at once and the tine
eDgravings, etchings, paintings, albums, whlsk-
holders. ready-mad picture frames and the largest
line of picture holdings in the city, from which
frames are made to order any size. Xmas cartls at
ten per cent. discount, at VlerhoG's two stores, 9lo
and All Seventh street
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TISSUE AND FANCY PAPER, scrap pictures. Xmas
cards, Japanese goods, etc. j. Jay Gould, 42l Ninth
air
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HAVE you been to Rupert's 405 Seventh street, to
inspect his magnificent stock of goods for Christ
mas7 II not you should 60 there aud see the superb
stock of holiday goods he will show you. This is
santa Clauss headquarters. and the array OF beaut
play almost bewidering in its beauty. Everything
for the little ones that heart desire will be found
there. present for your wife, daughter, or son.
husband mother, or father, easily be selected
there, and one that Will be appreciated.
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The attraction for this week at Tords Opera
House is"one OF the Bravest," new American
drama depicting city life, by Mr.. Edmund E. Price,
formerly OF Washington, now and for some time
past highly successful lawyer in New York, with
unsurpassed chances for The study Of human nature
In all Its phases 1t will be rendered by an unusually
competent company. headed by Mr.. Charles G.
to-day. Mr.. William Cronn, formerly OF Scanlon
and Cronin. Is the greatest impersonator of irish
Is the destruction OF building by flre showing the
life-saring apparatus used by the New York Fire
Department and another Is the interior OF Chinese
opium den.
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Lolita will be here this week, at the New National
Theatre There Is no need OF Introducing her to the
Washington public. II would be about as absurd as
for her to Introduce THE SUNDAY HERALD to their
notice as candidate for favor. All that Is neces-
sary is to say that 1t is Lolita, and forthwith her a
mIrers come irooping from every direction, and the
theatre Is crowded The little woman has deserved
fidelity to the public, whom she never disappolnis
but always does her best 10 please and always with
success. She Is recognized as the originator of a
line OF characters which many have attempted to
initiate, emily with the effect OF showing how peerless
sne Is. Tomorrow evening she appears as Nile.
famous French original, which gives full scope to ali
her specialties, and 1t may be said displays some
new ones. The part fits her like glove, and has
wide range OF sentiment, though mostly, Of course,
gay and laughable. No admirer OF LOta can afford
10 miss seeing her as Nile NitOuche.
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Mr. Ford, yielding TO the public demand, will in
augurate the present week new schedule OF prices
for his pretty little opera house Hereafter the best
seats In the orchestra may be obtained for atty
cents, orchestra circle thiry.nye cents, and dress
circle twenty-five cents This scale OF prices will no
doubt please the majority OF residents who pat
ward 10 large attendance at Fords from this time
out
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JOHNSON, OF the famous oyster saloon, 40 and
412 Ninth street, recently burned out, has removed
one door above, on the corner Of Ninth and E, where
he VIII be pleased 10 meet his many patrons His
specially is oysters all OF the finest grades, and
served in every available style. Polite attention.
johnson, Ninth and L northwest.
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A Machine Guns Value.

GO TO Whittngton's, 1921 Pennsylvania avenue
and see The Venus and The Cupid.
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Maggie Mitchell. who appeared last week at her
brother-in-law's Grand opera House, is the same
Maggie Mitchell as of yore, and seems likely to
rival the eternal youth of Mlle Mars and other ira
ditional prodgies of the French stage. II her au.
diences were not so overlooking as usual this was
doubtless due to the strong counter espe
cially at the museums, which draw largely those
family parties OF young and old and hat great sub
stantial middle class to whom Maggie Mitchells
pathos and fun especially appeal. 1t is not likely
that she will ever lose her hold upon the public so
long as she consents to appear before them, and
those who know the good effect OF the well. enforced
however homely and obvious, moral lesson OF her
plays, will very much regret her retirement from
the stage which she honors.
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The Chicag woa.d like 10 secure Shaw and GILL;
gam OF the Providence.
Paul Hines signed on Thur5diy last to play with
the Boston Club next sclson. Paul male them give
him the top figures, $1,000, before he would aiX his
Spenceran autograph 10 the contract.
Jim Knowles still fingers in the city. and may be
found any pleasant day promenadng the Avenue
taking a sun bath.
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The scale Of prices for the best reserved seats at
the reputable places of amusement in this city now
stands as follows: Barton Il Logan's Dime Museum,
90 cents; Herzog's Opera House, 25 cents; Ford's
opera House, so cents; Albaughs Grand Opera
House, 81; New National Theatre, sl.25. This ought
to meet all tastes and pockets.