The record-union., 1893-01-19

widely separated objects and persons, in
art and architecture. His diction is
scholarly, his delivery easy, his manner
graceful, and his descriptions clear and
| very interesting. The views shown were
unquestIonably the most clearly-defined
and best-colored and best-illuminated
ever shown here. The stereopticon plays
50 large part in these days in illustra-
tlon, that 1t Is yearly approaching
more nearly to perfection, and the
arr OF producing pictures by pho
Biography for enlargement by the
lantern has become an important one in
science, literature and art. Captain
Campbell pleased his audience and held
| It for over ah hour and half, not more
by the splendid pictures thrown upon the
great screen than by his discourse. To-
night the final lecture will be on our
navy and our coast defenses. A graphic
description of the battle between the
Monitor and the Merrimac will be feat
ure, and pictures and clear explanations
of ironclads, built, building, interior and
exterior, armament, various parts and their
officers, guns and their uses, search
light use, dirigible and automobile
torpedos, disappearing guns, armor plate
before and after tests, etc., etc. Eighteen
modern war vessels will be illustrated
and twenty views of the first battle ofthe
lronclads. Captain Campbell has not
my VIC AA0St SI0I0OptIcOA ever DIOuSuI
10 the coast, but the only, save one, COM
piete set of these naval views in ex-
lstence. lie entered the army on the
outbreak of the rebellion and fought
through the war on the Union side and
has made implements of war much of a
steady. AT his request, that youths may
nave full opportunity to hear the naval
| descriptions and see the beautiful views
OF the new navy and our coast defenses
IN lecture that the State Geographical
Society pronounces Captivating" chill
dren under 10 will be admitted tonight
for 10 cents. Seats for adults can be
secured at PurnelPs to-day free of reserve
charge. The audience last night was
select but not large. That the house was
not full greatly surprised and embar-
raSsed the Museum Association Commit
tee IN charge. In fact. the receipts did
not half meet the expenses. 1t is hoped
that the public will respond to the effort
OF the committee tonight literally
enough to save the association loss. 1t
certainly provides an entertainment up
TO every representation made. The COM
mlttee desires it stated that it will insure
suinclent warmth in the theater, as the
furnaces will be fired early and the Their
mometer kept at a proper indication of
warmth the evening through.
At the Clunie Opera-house tonight
Falsely Accused" the exciting melo-
drama, will be again played by Mr..
Dailey's company for the fourth time.
The house last night was packed, and the
play and little Irenes speciality thor
oughly pleased the audience.
The play of 1.-THE Hunchback," to be
given at the Metropolitan Theater on the
night of February 9TH, under the man
agement of L. S. Laurie, for the benefit
OF the Froebel kindergarten schools,
promises to be very attractive affair
Mr. Laurie has secured excellent local
talent for the occasion.
The diamond party by the Catholic
Ladies' Relief Society at Turner Hall on
Friday evening, February 10th, will be
an enjoyable affair.
Professor O'Malley's weekly social at
Smiths Hall tonight.