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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
ONTHE HOME STAGE
What the Play Bills Promise
This Weak.
ROBIN HOOD TO COME NEXT
The News Of the Stage and Players IN
Bright and Spicy Paragraphs.
Minor Attractions.

"Robin Hood" viii DO reproduced at
the Powers Grand Monday and Tues
day evenings. December > ADD g. Ii
has been alleged that advanced educa-
ton and research hare diAnterred
many IDOLS OF the past Some people
say That Pocshonlas never saved the
life OF Captain Smith; that William
Tell was . myth and that Robin Hood
never sssnot the kings deer in Sher-
wood Forest" However, it is true
tnas in ms memory of every man and
woman Poeahontss can be seen leaning
over smith 10 ward of the raised club;
William Tell can be seen hitting at the
apple on his sons head and Robin
Hood with his stout bow of yew can be
seen shooting across the green swsrd.
OF all these legends robin Hood" Is.
perhaps, the most popular. 10 has
been sung by poets for centuries; has
been told 10 every nursery and Last y
bs~n put IN opera, and by popular &C.
cIamatlon il declared TO be the greatest
light opera of the decade. In England
and IN this country the opera OF Rob
in Hood has been received with a
storm OF public approval. and 10 - TO be
heard here by the Robin Hood Opera
company. Strict attention. to detail in
production has done much toward
making this opera . success.
Sherwood Forrest 10 produced again
upon The stage, "Wili Scarlet" elbows
again his brawny strength, "I.ittle
John" dressed IN his Lincoln green.
Sings his merry songs of thrown
October Ale, ''frlar Tuck" cracks his
Jokes; the "Shsritf OF Nottingham"
schemes aod plans; and robin Hood"
leads them all. and loves "Naid
Marian" and she, like all senslole
girls, reciprocates.
Thousands and thousands Of people
have spplauded to the echo, and when
y, u heard here, u - safe TO say, that
the people of this city viii prove no ex-
ceptlon TO the rule. From beginning
10 end there IS not . dull moment IN
the opera, II Is SIMPLY filed with solos.
DUETS, trlos, quArtettes and grand
cnoruses. Its rare humor keeps the
audience In . continuous uproar. The
"Sherid Of Nottingham" 10 hated for
his treschery, and laughed At for his
drollery; "Robin Hood" 10 admired for
hrs daring, IS were his merry men.
Maid Marian has the sympathy of the
audience for her struggle against fear
full odds. to gain the hand OF the man
she loves. This 10 but glimpse of the
Robin Hood opera, told IN music and
lbrstto. and - one Of the sweetest ever
presented.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
GRAND RAPIDS MICH, SUNDAY MORNING NovEMBER

daughter of DIR. and MrA Gaylord h.
Miller of this city, were quietly married
At the home OF the hrides's parents on
John street last Tuesday evening at IL
O'Clock. The ceremony Was = quiet
one. and at rs the couple took the
train for Hartford, where they will be
at home TO their friends. The groom
is pastor Of the Fourth street Congre-
gationsl church of Hartford. the pull
PIT of which Was formerly occupied by
the celebrated Granam Taylor. II is
famous as the church OF the working
people. and DIR. Kelsey breaches TO
vast audiences every sunday. He Was
q classmate, at Amherst college. with
Mr.. McGeorge Brundy of this city.
The BRIDE Is we'll known here. but Of
late years has made her home prin-
olpaily n Providence, X. /.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

I Twas much interested one day in the
actions of goldfish in an aquarium
The fish was resting quietly within q
few inches os the surface. when il sud
denly eiected fish scale from its
mouth.
As the scale was slowly sinking. the
FISH suddenly darted downward. drew
the scale into its mouth and rose toward
the surface. where il remained motion
less for several moments. The whole
performance was repeated several Tires.
Whatever may have been toe exact
motive which prompted these actions on
the part Of the fish, We may fairly con
elude thar the object was recreation
Youths Companion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Married in Church.

About 500 people gathered in the
parlars of the Fountain Street Baptist
church Wednesday evening to witness
the marriage of Miss Rose NJ. Gray and
Fred j. whitehall. The bride WAS At
tired in Q costume of cream India silk /.
trimmed in silk lace illusion. The
maid of honor, Miss Marguerite Firth,
wore . pretty costume OF cream coste-
mare aud MORE six. Thomas Gray.
brother OF the bride, was best man and
the bridesmaids we're Miss Agnes Gray.
Miss Amy Firth, Miss Grace Campbell
and Miss Brooks. After the wedding =
reception WAS given at the home of
the happy couple, No. l34 Thomas
street
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

The American dramatsts of high re-
pots are not IDLE. says the New York
Snn. William Gillette, whose I'll
health re'ards hs work deplorsbly.
nss bad TO postpone the production of
Ms Ninety Days After Date" from
January until February. David Be-
lssco has written, IN collaboration with
another, the drama for the opening OF
the New YORK Empire thester. Henry
Z. DeSiile - engaged on a play OF
southern hfe. A. K. Haven has pro-
vided Tor >oi smith Russell a PLAY
called An American" in which Abrs-
ham lsncolnss tue principal character
sad in which Mr.. Russell will take IN.
risk OF attempting TO portray the char
scter of Lincoln N scenes beginning
Win rsIi-splittng and end;ns in the
Waite House. Augustin I)sly has
bought tas English rights in The
Children of Wsllin," By Ernst Won
woixsren, but the sudden change Il
policy At Days vii PM the Use of an
s.sspfstion of this work far INTO the
future. probably. The past week has
not developed any great amount
cf dramatic material IN other
citi.s. The stormy Petrei,
acted IN BrookIvn hv Annie
Pixlsv and her conipsnv, yielded toe
mainly numerous and slightly pathetic
role Of hshermsns sprgntiy
daughter for Miss Pixiry- The author
Wa Stsuiey Wood. aud be had sccom-
plished hsrdIy savthing further tran
50 write q servicesbie part for the
actress. Aiexaader Salvlng, 40 snsbi-
t,ous aud grceinglv worthy son Of me
great Itsiisn frssedisn, gave trial IN
Ssn Frsaessro % II Ami Fritz a
drsuat.xston Of the familiar story bv
Ercxmson and Chssrssn. snd the heal
eoameus indicates thai a vinf assnesi
romsnae sfsd engaging ehsrsctsr N
the Pisce. Lady Barney, "a znony-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Robert Downing and wife and the
principal members OF his company ar
rived AZ the Morton early Friday mora
ing, having come 10 the city from Mus
kegon, where they appeared on
Thanksgiving night. They departed
on the early train for Fort Wayne.
Mr.. Downing 10 having the largest busl-
ness Of mis- career this season.
III. A. Mostyn. the EngIish comedian.
who MAS sucn success with Alice
HunhngtE last year. mas been espe-
cially engaged to play the part OF the
Sheriff OF Nottingham In "Robln
Hood" His Interpretation Of TINS role
is said to be one of the best things he
has ever done.
Wsde's Metropolitan Stars, who ap-
pear at Powers Wednesday evening,
are an attraction worthy Of the SUI
frages OF tneater-goers. The entertain
ment is given for = worthy pur pose, the
Valley City council No. 81. Royal Ar
canum, being interested.
Lloyd Breeze, now doing editorial
and Tree lance work on the Chicago
Dispatch, will, about the first of the
year. assume the editorship of the
Dramatic Era, which will be- backed by
= very large capital. q
Under the Lions Paw" which will
be played the latter part OF December
At the Grand, is doing = big business
everywhere. The appearance of lions
on the stage seems to Create the widest
sensation.
1t is too bad that Rhea cannot speak
English better. 1t is impossible to
hear . word she utters when tho part
demands her TO become impassioned
and excited.
"The Police Patrol,"a drama which
illustrates the workings of the appli.
snces used 10 metropolitan police
work. will shortly appear At the
Grand.
Boyd Pautlnd OF the Morton went
down to Detroit the other day and had
q visit with his friend Of many years,
Comedian Billy Crane.
Manager Powers Is reaching out for
some of the best attractions which he
hopes 10 secure for the winter season.
Sol Smith Russell will visit Grand
Rapids this season with his beautiful
PASTORAL play, "A Peaceful Valley"
Those loges At Powers are just the
thing for the women who wear the big
high hats.
In January Pugilist Corbett will ap-
pear at Powers in Gentleman Jack. /"
The playing of the orchestra in
Powers is highly creditable.
'.Robin Hood" ought to attract great
audiences at Powers.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

A number of new vaudeville artists
have been secured for smiths theater
this week. The three Mellette brothers
in posturing, hesd-so-hesd balancing.
sonlerssults, and general scrobatic
work, Guta Dayton. song aud dance
artist. la Holmes. black-face come
dian; the tsrpsIchorian artist, Minnie
Dsts; jackson and Boswell IN .
Ak etch. "A Night Out" Mons. Albert.
equilibrist: and Chapman and Qugley
IN topical songs and dances. There
Will also appeal IN speclslties the favor
ties Of the stock. The program will
end with a new comedy by Den Howe
entitled, "Tne Two Heroes"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
General Stage News.

Manager E. G. Gilmore of the Now
York Academy of Music has been
praised for bis refusing TO cell tickets
for ''The Black Crook" to the college
boys. One adnirer writes ~ follows:
"All honor to Manager Gilmore, and
may the managers Of all other thea
tiers take the hint and save respectable
theateI-goers annoyance at the hands
of these people, who seem to think
that because they are college students
mot public school students), they are
entitled to be bowed down and scraped
to. '------ ---
The new star. Baroness" Blanc, has
begun rehearsals OF her company IN
deception" The play is an adapta-
ton of Dumas "Demi-Moude." and is
by Miss Matte Sheridan. A version of
the novel was presented in London un-
der the title, 1.-The Fringe of Society,""
last season. and q version 10 to be pre-
sented by John B. Stetson ia Boston
next week nnder the title of 'The
Crust of Society"
"Mr. Dobbs of Chicago" has been
produced at the Lyceum theater, Bal
timore, before one of the largest audi
enccs ever IN the theater, and 1t made
q most pronounced success. Mr.. Dixey
IN the title role 10 said to have made
the success of his life. 1t is more
legitimate success than that lie made
III "Adonis."
"Thc Gray Mare" has but few more
nights TO run at the New York Lyceum
theatre and the play now In rehearsal.
Americans Abroad" will then be pre-
sented for the first time on any stage.
The play is by Ssrdou and is being re-
hearsed FROM his written directions.
Miss Marguerite Fish. the bright
little soubrette, formerly known as
Baby Beuson, and Charles Warren. her
husband, q very clever comedian, have
scored q decided hit with the Howard
Atneneum company.
The Voodoo; or, A Lucky Charm. -
IL new musical comedy in which the
popular lrsh comedian, Thomas +.
Murray. is being starred this eeason by
Manager +. W.Sanger and Gus BothBer.
Augustus Thomss' latest work, "Sur.
render has been produced with sue.
cess in Boston. Ali of its scenes are
laid near Richmond, aud the time I,
during the war.
The one hundredth performance OF
JOHN Drex's "Mssxed BALI is an
nOunced TO be gwen At the Standard
theatre. New York city. next month.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Wes. Hill L. LC.

The cornittee on history and litera-
ture furnished the program. 1t opened
with duet, "The Gypsy Countess.
This was followed by an article on the
causes of the revolutionary war and
how they saved st. Michael was recit-
ed, followed by guitar solo. The
women have decided TO take up the
parliamentary drill. The program
closed with Longfellow's poem, "The
Rainy Day." arranged for the piano.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
A, Mrs. Stevens New Home.

Mrs. X. Humphrey Stevens opened
her new home At the corner of Burton
avenue and South DIVISION street to
her friends last Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings. Some 200 invitations
were sent out, ard both evenings we're
delightfully."- spent with cards and other
quiet amusemenis.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
South End Literary Club.

Last Tuesday afternoon was enter
tainment day Of the South End Ladies'
Literary club. The Spaniah Student
was very successfully presented in
pantomlne aud tableaux, the story
being related by Mrs. Frances Comp
ton. Mrs. Lovejoy's orchestra fur
nished music. The characters were
taken as follows: Victoria, Etfie Van
Valkenburgh; Preciosa, Mrs. Otte;
Hypolito, Mrs. d. L. Campau; Count
of Lara, Mrs. Crippen; Don Carlos,
Mrs. Powell; Cardinal, Mrs. Simmons;
Beltran Cruzado, Mrs. Haberkorn;
Francisco, Mise Towor; Chispa, Mrs.
Barnes; Angelica, Mrs. Walker.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
W,Iliams-Wetzell.

Arthur b. Williams and Miss Jenny
Wetzell, daughter of Daniel III. WetzelI,
tie lumbcrman. were married at the
home of the brides parents, No. SO
Packard street. on Thanksgiving day.
DIR. Sanfords II. Cobb performed the
ceremony in the presence of about
sixty guests. The couple are spending
their honeymoon in the east. They
will be at home at No. IA South Pros
pect street after December 5.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Went 70 Caledonia.

The Bright Light Social club of this
city gave most pleasant party at CAL
edonia Thanksgiving eve. Among
those in attendance were Messrs.
Charles Brewer, William Stang, Frank
Misner, Walter Lepginski, r. X. Flynn,
B. j. Squares, J. j. Fallon and c. ID.
Morton, Misses Nina Smith, Dora
White, Bessie Peterson. Lillian Watsls-
wick, Pearl Folsom, Jennie Lajure,
Helen Lepglnski and Agnes Stiles. The
club will give their first pedro party
next Wednesday evening at the home
of Miss Pearl Folsom.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Mrs. Stevens Pedro.

On Tuesday and Wednesday Mrs. r.
honor of her guest, Mrs. Farrell. On
Tuesday evening about seventy per-
sons were present. and on Wednesday
about one hundred. Prizes were
awarded on both EVENING" to the per-
sons winning the greatest number of
games. Mrs. Farrell seturned yester-
day to her home in CINCINNATI.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

w e { n n X w c
know the Cloak
market and our
opinion is that
equal variety and
responding ele-
gance will not
greet you in any
other stock. That's
our opinion. Do
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Miss Shepard's "Coming Out"

Miss Helen A. Shepard and Miss
Shepard Will receive at their residence
on South Lafayette street, next We'd
nesday alter noon. from to 4 O'Clock.
This will he the long anticipated "cqm-
ing ont" receptions of one of Grand
Rapids young and most fascinating
bellies. OF course it will be attended by
all of the society leaders of the city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Bicycle Club Pleasantly.

The Grand Rapids Bicycle club will
give "mirth provoking auction sale"
at its club rooms IN the Hartman block
Thursday evening. Every member ie
TO bring some article done up in a
package. The packages wiz be auc-
toned off and tho purchaser must open
them before the audience
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Will Wear Calico.

1t is expected that the "Calico ball"
to be given for the benefit OF the Chill
dren's home, in the Blodgett block
next Thursday evening, will draw a
large crowd. Everybody attending is
expected 10 wear calico about some
conspicuous part of his or her person.
The details OF tie affair will be UNIQUE
and cannot fail to make il attractive.
Tickets will he sold for 81.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

NOUS work used BY Annie Ward
Tiffany. sesms to be farcscal in the
main and servicesble because it makes
for Mss Tiffany the leading character
Of . rolhcking, impuisivs. fun-lovisg
Irish woman. "ClAirs," announced As
an adaptation BY Clara Morris from
the German OF Richard Dok. has had
some far western performances. The
theme, . vife's fail under grevlous
temptation, is treated very boldly!
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

the best or the most cosmopoli-
tan and metropolitan markets
are on our counters, and thus
we offer you the richest results
of taste in ladies' tailoring.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

On Monday evening. December 5. st.
Cecilia Twenty No. g. viii give q
dancing aud csrd party ri the War
wick. Braun's orchestra will furnssh
music. and tho proceeds. OF course,
Will 90 10 The building fund.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Mrs. G. Carroll Foilmer aud Mrs.
Harry E. Angels Will tender an after
noon reception TO their friends next
Thursday from 60 ). The affair will
tsk~ place at the residence OF Mrs Fol-.
naer on south Union street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

A number of the ladies of A. p. Wat
son Relief corps paid Mrs. Brooks of
Dsnisonvllle a visIt Saturday. The
president, Mrs. Virgil. n a neat little
speech presented Ars. Brooks with a
beautiful dress pattern as token Of
regard from the corps.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

"Don't put of until tomorrow what
can ard should Re done today" IS
wise. II you have never used zozo-
dent for your teeth, make bee lire 10
TIE druggist ard Get hostie and begin
To use Is 81 once- "xern. cap"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Fur Wraps
and ClOakS.

Gems of the tail
ors' art. Artists
Proofs you will
say. TIL ey have
been chosen from
the best in the
world.
Not the provin-
cial products of a
single factory, but
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

and qualities I'M
limited. Ask TO
see the celebrated
Ypeilanti L n Ter
wear for which we
are the only and
exclusive a &c nts
here.
Lefi Of west msis else.
front.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Wool
Dress Goods.
The week opens with
an assembly of bar



trade currents. The best bar
gain chances come to the larg-
est merchants. That's one tea-
son why our stock is always the
best and greatest. These items
are worth study-first in the
papers, second at the counter.
lot wool suitings CSC.
40 pieces Broadolotb, new
and desirable shades, $1.0o,
SIPS. $3.50.
55 Pattern Suits, good style.
good goods, for about half their
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Spring
Il Compnny's,
And grand bargains daily II
the experience of all. Varieties
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Won want a Wrap. a Cape or
Cloak?
Spring q Con1panys Cloak
Department. 30 feet from main
entrance.
Tsk. msin right sisse
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Mr.. aad Mrs Charles NJ. CsHpsu
gave . pedro party a. thesy home on
Kellogg street Tuesday. November p.
faaaadea "a T.nfh Psxsl
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
Underwear
Talk.

But few stores In
the west have the
grit to handle q
e TO c X of ladies'.
misses and c hill
dren's undcrwcar
equal 60 ours. and
but very few re-
quire ii. The cur
rent of trade drifts
into the whirlpool
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

The Rev. Henry II. Kelley of Hart
ford. Cosn-, and Mss Alice W. rIAer.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Give ne intelligent criticism
and we will risk the result. for
we allow no competitors 20
give you a greater equivalent
for your money.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Spring
Il Company.

We believe that people gen
orally comprehend our adver-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

Using. * e . u ! to
show it. Some cri-
ticise us for not adj
er t is n & more.
The question anent
various bargains
not advertised 10
always in the air:
why. didn't you
tell US of these in
the papers?" We
give much good
store news, but we
can't tell all. This
8 tore is full
crowded with news
all the time. and to
print all there is to
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
WE CATER FOR ALL
Who desire the best fabrica
SPRING & COMPANY.
Down
COnfOrtables

Are down in price. Cleansnnl
odoriess, will not shed FL
down. covers of beautiful pat
terms. some figured. soaao
plain. Less pretentious arc
those at 20 cents, $1.oO. 81. Is
and upwards, but there's in
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

itisn't bad management: it'scut
ting of hundreds of dress pat
terms from cords of dress stuffs
every day. If all ladies re-
quired the same number of
yards. we'd not hare a short
piece left.
These fragments of trade
will be found on the Remnant
Counter,
Center west main sisie.
With number OF yards marked.
Golden apples, every ono of
then,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27

value. Erice . f.UU,
$3.50, $6.75, $50
$500, 1925.
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tell would be physical impos-
sibility. Therefore you must
Visit
Spring & COmpany's
Often or occasionally get left.
The great space now utilized by
US for single branch of trade,
viz: Cloaks, would seem extra
VACANT were you to visit the
store after hours, but should
you join the throng of ladies
that attend our immense Cloak
rooms every day you will won-
der how wa S,uar ms an
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
txIuclC YANG 0n0
luxurious comfort
in every one Of
them.
WOODEN
Blankets.

hto u & ~ TN .
alertness and ex-
pertness of Our
New York resident
buyer, we shall Of
fer this week about
1000 pairs of ex-
cellent. some very
fine. white wool
blankets, at prices
that are several