Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-09

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IF you liye in Chicago or any of its many
suburbs and aspire to culture either super
6cisl or genuine you must be seen one
evening of the week during the course al
the Stoddsrt lectures. They are given in
Central Music Hall every evening, except
ing Saturdays, for the period of six weeks,
the past week being the third, and it is de-
cidedly the proper thing to attend.
For the really cultured and those desirous
of gaining knowledge, the lectures are re-
plete with interesting information and in
spire further study and research. For the
simply would-be cultured, they are fash
ionable diversion, and a smattering of the
various subjects treated-each of general
interests gained without any great mental
effort on the part of the gamer.
Learning Made Easy.
Stereopticon views, "home made" ii
might be said, as they are the result of
pictures taxed by Mr.. Stoddsrt's own in
diyidual photographer, who accompanies
him on all of his travels, are used in illus
trsting the lectures, and naturally add to
their interest
The most popular lectures of the course
this year are the Passion Play" and 1.-THE
Midnight Sum-" They have aroused so
much enthusiasm that Mr.. Stoddart has
been forced to make two extra dates for
them. In appearance the man so noted a
writer and lecturer is slightly disappoint-
ing upon first impressions, for were be not
SO intellectual he would be considered
foppish. In the very extreme of evening
dress, with curled mustache, and locks
parted in the middle, carefully manicured
finger nails, and exquisitely shaped hands
Of remarkable whiteness, Mr.. Stoddart re-
calls memories of Berry Wall.
Improves as He Talks.
But wait until he commences to talk; then
you have a polished, cultivated and learned
gentleman before you, graceful, exceedingly
so, bright, brilliant and instructive. And
you wonder no longer at the pronounced
popularity of his lectures that have been a
drawing card for u successive seasons in
the Windy City.
While the audience that observed at the
lecture attended was a well-dressed one
no Chicago audience consisting of the wealth
and fashion of the city could be otherwise
yet full dress was the exception, and
il was at the Auditorium on the
evening of the dedication of the grand
organ that had full opportunity of view
ing, not with a critics eve but q newspaper
eye, the costumes that are considered cor
rect by the leaders of society. They, the
leaders, were all there, and during the
exercises filed the boxes the psrquette and
the dress circle much 10 the dazzlement of
the poor newspaper eve. Such an array of
loveliness in human form and raiment is sell
dom witnessed, and when during the inter
mission every one lett his or her seat and
promenaded down and around the richly car
Peted halls the effect was simply enchanting
Chicago's Proper Gowns.
Deml trains were worn to the exclusion OF
leng, full trains and, by the way, extremis 8
affect them on the street and even moderates
have their street costumes touch. Everything
is demi train and wonderfully plain but
swfully stylish, L would simply be impossible
20 tell how the gowns are donned, for such a
thing as button or a hook and eve or even the
suspicion Of such would be treason to the
artistic effect desired, and would not be toler-
sted I actually studied one gown for several
minutes 70 see if l couldn't discover where and
how ii got on to the maiden. but il was regu-
lar Chinese puzzle and forced me to the con-
clusion that II wasn't made-up gown at all
but simply material draped to simulate one.
An especially pretty costume that harmon
lied perfectly with the silvery hair of the
new fabric that is being manufactured in
France just at present and has glass for a
foundation It's dreadfully expensive, as it takes
Il hours 10 make one yard, but it's wonderfully
pretty and fairly dazzling in effect
The Bonnets and Cloalls.
OF course bonnets were all removed before
entering the main part of the auditorium, but
some seen as the ladies left their carriages were
composed of nothing more nor less than posi-
bly, two tinted tips and tiny bit of wire to
hold them in place. They rested so lightly on
the hair that not single curl seemed crushed
or disarranged when they were removed.
Opera ciOaks, worn with the exception of
some cases Of white Persian lamb which were
taken into the boxes and thrown over the
shoulders at the very suggestion of draft
were OF the same airy, feathery effect as the
bonnets but of sufficient warmth to protecI the
alAbasteT necks and arms they covered.
The dedication of the organ. which is a mag
nihcent Instrument was effected with Mr..
Clarence Eddy at the keyboard, full orchestra
on the stage, and Miss Christine Nelson and
Signor Nittorio Carpi as soloists. The organ
had been used before but had never been
formally dedicated. The Hon. De Witt c.
Cregier, Mayor Of the city, delivered the only
address, and of course eulogized Chicago, the
Auditorium and the organ to the entire salts
faction Of the audience.
Reception of the Favorites.
Mr.. Eddy well known in this city, is a great
favOrite with Chicago people, and the swell OF
the organ could not drown the swell of the ap.
plause that was given him, sometimes In the
very midst of number. It was Miss Nelson's
debut but her position as singer and a beauty
are now both clearly established She was
perfect sunbeam in golden crepe de chine, with
slippers and gloves to correspond. She has
been studying in Europe for several years, and
a brilliant future is predicted for her.
About five years ago when Miss
Nelson was just discovering the treasure
she had in her voice, wealthy banker en-.
deayored to persuade her to give him q right
and title to the treasure he had previously dis
Miss Nelson was not to be won by opera boxes
and diamonds though they were showered al
her feet She preferred obtaining a musical
education, even at great sacrifice, to becoming a
she declined the fattering offer and has made
the fight. with the assistance of kind relatives
for the position she now occupies as a prima
donna. Doubtless she will have to refuse
numerous offers now, as Chicago, metaphor.
cally speaking, has embraced her, and her sue
cess and popularity are assured
Slgnor Carpi was already an Endorsed check
and passed without discount. Altogether the
assemblage and the programme combined
formed one of the most brilliant events of the
season in Chicago, city of brilliant events.
A City of Clubs and Hotels,
The Windy City must soon be called the City
of Clubs If clubs continue to materialize a.
rapidly in the future as they have IN the past
There are gents clubs, ladies' clubs business
clubs and social clubs, confronting one A;
every turn as hotels will after the Worlds Fair
Judging from the number chat are TO be built
If Mr.. Pullman anu ]. Frank Aldrich and III.
rest of the capitalists invest their surplus cash
IN the buildings they are contemplating for the
fair after IL is over PiStsburgers can nav cal