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| combat, aiributlng the pnuCity of nt'
tendance not to the unfea sibility of the
plan, but TO the fact of its cNistcnCi
not being known to those for whom II
was designed.
DIR. LcipziPcr Engaged.
Radical methods were planned to be
pursued to accomplish this. Dr. Henry
NJ. Icipzigcr was requested To take
charge Of the course Of 1890. lie was
then director of the Hebrew Technical
Institute, of this city He had already
demonstrated that as an instructor lee
and much was expected of his adminis-
tration of the lectures.
He laid out q vigorous line of pro
was apportioncd in districts, so as to To-
cate groups OF population. and the most
centrally situated school building In
each was selected as "A lecture hall,
Placards descriptive Of the work were
posted throughout these districts, and
one hundred thousand pocket bulletins,
containing the names of the lecturers
and brief synopses OF the talks In each
school. were printed and distributed in
the classes of the children attending the
day schools.
Thus the parents were made ac-
quainted with the work, and such en-
thusiasm was stimulated that on the
first night the seats and nisles OF the
halls were crowded to their utmost
The lecturers men Of note In the edu-
INSTITUTIONS D1 t1llH country us
well as others eminent on the lecture
platform, presented their subjects in a
way that appealed to, while II cdiiied.
the understanding OF their audiences,
and the success of the venture was
established
TO the $50 lectures in this course
nearly $4,000 men and women, making
an average attendance OF about AIS
nightly at each hall, climbed the three
flights of steep stairs that led to the
rostrum. and upon seats primarily de-
signed for those of tender years sat
even to the bounds of discomfort. Men
equally In numbers in this Peoples
University"
In 1891 by the resignation of Commits
sloner Mosher. Mr.. Randolph Guggen-
heimer became Chairman OF the Evening
School Committee, and associated with
him were Messrs. Tamsen and McBarron
and Mrs Powell. Through the efforts OF
the Chairman legislation was, effected by
which alls could be secured where no
suitable school-house existed. The first
OF these halls to be engaged was the
handsome hall OF Educational Alliance,
corner of East Broadway and jefferson
street. Special Efforts were made this
year in the line of delivering lectures on
such subjects as would instil Ideas OF
true Americanism. This was done by
lectures on the history of our land and
the biography of eminent Americans.
The use of Illustrations by the stereopti-
con, too. was made more general
At the opening of the fourth course
DR.. Le!pziger was again in charge. He
had been elected Assistant Superinten-
dent of Schools In May. The corps OF
lecturers of the year before was supple
mented by others not less able. and no
table features If their discourses were
that they were nearly all illustrated.
either by stereopticon views or by ply
steal experiments. or in lectures on
travel by the costumes of the people
treated OF. The latter spoke from actual
observation and not from mere reading
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Illustrated Lectures.

Thus Miss Cecile Gohrs Sweden" and
Miss Isabella f.. Hapgood's Russia
were the results of many years sojourn
in these respective countries. SO were
the talks OF others upon travel. notice.
ably those of Mr.. Clarence Pullen, Mr.
William Bradford and Mr.. Courtenay De
Kalb, who spoke upon New Mexico"
THE Arctic Regions and the Amazon
River"
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As a result OF these efforts, and In
order to test whether the increase would
agaln be supplemented, additional halls
and lecturers were engaged for 1892,
ana the gratifying result of l22,2i3 at
tendants was obtained.
This remarkable and most unexpected
increase stimulated the Committee on
Evening schools for 1892 This
Williams and Messrs G. b, Hubbell.
MGBarron, 7. Moriarty and Purdy.
Three spacious halls were secured and
the lecture halls Of seven school-houses
on Nov. IA. 1892 and lasted until March
20, 1888, The attempt was made to place
as many of the lectures as possible in
series.
In order to render the free lecture
course more valuable, an extra course of
lectures on the nature and prevention
of cholera was given by well-known ply
sicians These lectures were delivered in
the English, German ana Italian Ian
guaEes. During this season the total
attendance was lSO,S0; each lecture hall
was illlel nightly to it's utmost capacity.
In 1893 the Committee on Evening
Schools was reorganiZed with Miles NJ.
o'Brlen as Chairman, and associated
with him We're j. s. Crosby, j. w. Me
Barron, Randolph Guggenheimer and
George Livingston.
More Halls Engaged.
In order to accommodate the grow
! ing demand, two additional lecture
| halls We're selected by the Committee.
| and the sixth season opened In Septem-
| Der, 1893, with twelve lecture, locations,
! covering territory from city Hall to
| MelroSc.
In January, 1894, the Committee on
now consists OF Miles NJ. OBrten, Ran
! dolph Guggenhoimcr, j. W, MCBarron,
George Livingston and II. a, Rogers.
The report Of the Superintendent OF
| Lectures DIR .plDZipnT nrRstns ed the
! Board OF Education at its last meeting
| indicates that the sixth course has been
the most successful of all; The total
attendance was over one hundred and
seventy thousand or an increase OF
nearly forty thousand persons over the
previous year
Dr. Lclp2iger's report states that tn,
attendance during the course was re
markablc, II was expected that lasl
years total attendance would prove tn,
maximum, but the figures then reached
the lccmrerourhs We're hllcd To over
flowing quarter of an hour before tbs
commencement of the lecture, and mann
applicants had 10 he refused admission
for the lack Of room.
An Innovation was made In holding
the Lectures on the legal holidays, sucl
as Th2nksgiytnE Day and Washington
Birthday, on Thanksgiving Day th'
attendance was i,lli. and ON Washing
tons Birthday cu2N ON Iiuc1u's birth
day AM on WaShlngton's birthday many
great men whose birthdays We're Celv
hrated. The address al Madison Hau OF
Washing on's birthday WAS delivered by
President Seth Low, OF COlumpit College
The following figures show tho growth
Isl Course, Jan, ls's-AprIl, 1859 lSG Lee.
I'd Gourse oct. 1859 AprI 100, a., l.cc. ~
80 coarse Hoy. isoo-Aorl i,ol Isl Lee. 500
4th Course Nov, issl-Apr!l. 1892 M
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relative to the value OF this mode of
popular instruction. This the friends OF
the course notably Commissioners
O'Brien aud Guggenheimcr, had to
combat. aiributing the pauCity of at
tendance not to the unfea stbility or the
plan, but to the fact of its existence
not being known to those for whom 1t
wns 1IglpppI
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ANNIE BEsANT.

The other tells about Annie Besant'O
future plans. She writes of her expert
Hindoo women and what can be done for
them.
The evening world., 1894-06-02

H. A. Sutton, 80, will captain Wes-
lyan's athletic track team for the next
year, having been elected last evening.
The evening world., 1894-06-02

Mr.. E. c. Center OF this city, and
Mr.. Tyson, OF Baltimore won a twenty
five bird team shoot from H. w. Kings
bury, OF Baltimore. and g. NJ. Vaughan
of the Philadelphia Gun Club yesterday
afternoon at the Elk Ridge Foxhunting
Club Kennels, Baltimore The winners
killed twenty-five straight.
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PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE

ing li-t will indicate the variety OF
subjects and the high character OF the
lecturers.
The evening world., 1894-06-02

Gilbert, who was signed by the Brook
lyn and afterwards farmeds out to
Buffalo, was back at Eastern Park yes
terday. Rumor has 1t that the Eastern
League Club found him too expensive.
The evening world., 1894-06-02

President Pat Powers, OF the Eastern
League. was in Englewood Memorial
Day on a still hunt for Fred Van Zandt.
Powers had a commission to secure Van
Zandt for the Buffalo Club. and he was
astonished when he learned that Van
Zandt had signed with New York. Pat
and ought to do the New Yorks a heap
Of good. Goodness. but they do need It.
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Burns does not seem to have his eye
on the ball with that precision which
his name calls up TO memory. He does
the statue act at the plate quite often.
The evening world., 1894-06-02

Anson's Colts and Foutz's Bride
grooms occupied boxes in the Columbia
Theatre last night, by invitation of De
Wolf Hopper "Panjandrum" was vir-
tually reconstructed in order to inter-
ject local hits and baseball gags"
Uncle Ahse came infor his customary
"tolly."
The evening world., 1894-06-02

One OF the best matches that has beer
arranged these many moons Is thai
which Parson Davies closed yesterday a
Chicago. Joe Choynski will go agains
Bob Fitzsimmons for six rounds In Bos
ton on the night of June Is. Davies anC
Choynski leave Chicago for Bostor
to-day.
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sOme Of the Subjects.
The lecture roll of the past year in
cluded sixty-three names TRe follow
The evening world., 1894-06-02

Tredway. is earning his salary and
has proved an acquisition to Brooklyn
He has a head and uses 1t. and his
throw-ir from the field Is marvel.
The evening world., 1894-06-02

John ]. Mooney, Of the Xavier A. A..
who Is cup-hunting in Ireland, made his
debut May 10 at Queens College. Cork:
He won the broad jump. the 10O-yard
for the all-around championship at Ber-
gen Point on July 4.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30
SOCIETY NOTES.

I, Teslie Carpenter. George Lod &c,
j. Il. Pierce Victor b. WooIley, Judge j.
Frank Ball, Willard Hall Porter, Levi @.
Bird, Christopher l.. Ward. Reginald Can.
Tlii. ning. d. d. Ward. George 4. Brown.
William T. Lyman. James w. Ponder.
Clltford James. J. J.. Peirco. william Law.
ton. L. l.. Green. saw the University of
Pennsylvania and Harvard game at
Pniladeiphia yesterday.
Tie DeMoss family gave an excellent
concert In Scott Church Wednesday, even
Ing,
At the High Sbhool and at No. 15 schoo |
Thanksgiving day services were held.
Miss T. Belle Miller and II. X. Wadman
were married Wednesday evening at their
new home, No30S Harrison street, by Rev.
J. ID. C. Hanna MlSs Gertie Scott was
bridesmaid and Frederick Miller best
man.
The Shields Library Association held Its
tl,irty SO tond annual pail and reception
Wednesday evening.
Miss Minnie Allen Is the guest OF
Smyrna ftiends.
Miss Lottle Smith. OF the Ursuline Con.
Won't. this city. 10 visiting her relatives at
smyrna.
Miss Mabel Thompson. of Sun yrna, Is the
guest OF friends In this city.
Miss Minnie Irice and Harry Lightcap
were married at thslr new home In Mid.
dietown, on Wednesday evening, by Rev.
N. Nj Browne.
Miss LAURA Clayton Is the guest OF Mrs.
Johns. Warwick. Md.
Mlss Mary Appleton ls the guest OF rela.
tives at Mlddietown.
Bishop Coleman off1clated at the
lDanksglvlng sRrvices In st. Annes
Church, Middletown, yesterday,
Mr.. A. A. Willard, OF West Twenty.fourth
street. has gone to his former home In
Maryland near Washington. to enjoy the
sports OF the season. While away he will
visit friends In Washington and vicinity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Sunday school room OF Hanover Church
presented striking picture vest erdav,
with Its five beautifully decorated tables.
bright with fruits and daintily colored
napkins; but brightest and m ost striking
or all were the scores OF faces placed,
regularly at equal intervals about these
tables. Two hundred and eighty children
ranging In age from three to fltteen, TO
whom Tickets had previously been given
by special committee.
Alter few appropriate remarks and
short invocation by Dr. AIarks, tho pastor
partook OF the meal with Hearty zsst.
Turkey with its bones." as one little sei.
low said. "as big as your list. and lots OF
ming" cranberry sauce. pickles. celery
and we'll buitered rolls. all In ahunda nc q
followed By rice pudding and Die for sae h
child, and then these little ones went
home. each with paper bag OF fruit, a
happy heart and u full stomach,
Tho comuli'teo want, through these
columns to thank all donors and especI.
ally MIR. William Lawton, who SO ge nor.
ously contributed tho use OF all dls hes
and glassware. We feel assured that
every one present realized 1t more bless.
cd to give.n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Mr Whitelaw Reid. who ealled for the
Medlterranean at the beginning OF the
month. Is, according to latest adylces
spending few days in Morocco. at Tan.
Eiers the American Consul General pro-
sented him to the young Sutans Minis.
ter oil Foreign Affairs. the Sultan himself
pelng at fez. and also to tho Moorish Gov
crncr OF the Provinces. Mr.. Raid was re-.
celyed with some show by the soldIsrs.
lhe next day both these officials called
upon him by appointment. Mr. Reid has
already been benefited by his short stay
III the Mediterranean, and 10 gaining in
health and strength.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

VARzIN, Nov. s0.-A funeral service
over the remains of Princess Bismarck
was conducted yesterday at the chateau
by the local clergyman, Paster Schumann,
OF Wussow. The body was then removed
and temporarily deposited in the pavilion
in the park. Prince Bismarck, leaning
upon the arm of his daughter, Countess
Won Rantzau, walked behind the body.
He was terribly affected, but not i'll.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 30. = Ex United
States Senator Joseph e. Brown, famous
as Georgia's war governor and probably
the wealthiest man In the south, Is in q
critical condition at his home here. The
senator has been in feeble health for many
months suffering from a combination Of
Bright's disease and rheumatism, but his
condition has grown worse in the last few
days, and is now such as to excite serious
apprehension.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

The efficient fireman at the upper snuff
mill, In Christlana Hundred. he's bean IA
vored with an assistant who rejoices in
the name OF Anthony Higgins Burlington.
The loap from fireDan's helper to states. .
manship - not 80 great but it may be
enfnest study and perseverance,. Who
shall cay what ths future NAV bring
forth2 There ls much truth In the an.
ciont apothegem: Honor aud fame from
no conditions rise. act we'll your part
ihere all tho hon or lles."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 3o-Amid the
roar of an immense tidal wave beating
against the shores Of Puget sound 600 feet
OF Tacoma's ocean docks plunged Into
Commencement bay at II O'Clock Wednes-
day night. Half a dozen steamers were
tossed about like chips and two were dis
abled. II. II. Alger's boat house, contain.
Ing himself, his wife and six children, was
turned upside down, spilling the children
out OF their hunks into the icy water, and
1t Is feared one of his daughters has been
drowned. John Hanson, watchman at
the Northern Pacific hydraulic pump,
went down In the debris and cannot be
found. He was roasted to death or drowned
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30


About 20 persons took part In the Spell
Ing bee at Walnut Green School on Wed
nesday night. The ladies' prize was wo
py Miss Dixon OF Ashland. and the gentle
men by Edgar Wilkinson OF Mt. Cuba. s.
u. Townsend, Jr. acted as pedagogue.
Inc meeting wae interspersed with recita.
Lions and dialogues by the scholars OF the
school. A spelling match on sides was
snbstituted for the debate. Mrs Lesley
williams pronounced the words. S. ID.
Townsend. Jr.. first; Miss Matte Leach,
second.
debate will be held on Wednesday
evening, December ~. Subject Resolved,
Ihat Canada should be annexed to the
United Stntes. Among the speakers who
VIII to Invited are L. .. I. Springer, B. b.
smith. 2. h. Iezard Z. p. SlOcomb. Hora
Ito n. Wlliltts. Harry q. Evans and A. J.
Taylor OF Wilmington. DR.. l.. Fl. Ball and
FRANKLIN Brockson OF Marshaliton, Harry
Waterman OF Pleasant Hill and Horace G.
Eastburn OF Delaware Colisge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

The following description OF Monsig or
satoili may not be out OF place Just at
present on account OF hls recent visit. As
the archbishop appeared to an srtist he
has classical and fine ohiseled features
lhe head ls well shaped aud shows d e good
growth OF black hair under a graceful
little purple caIotte.
The forehead is broad and Intellectual
and underneath peer out pair of piercing
dark gray eyos. In the depths Of which u
keen perception lies.
great strength of character Is depleted
In hie straight nose, and courage, deter mi.
nation and hrmness is implied by his
mouth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30
Pi.L DO wuATICaN.
HELEN WHITNEY CLARK.

/ may not set the world on fre.
Nor start grand 'rombiue:'i
Nor be atriple-millionnire.t
Or own diamond mine,
never may he rresldeut,
Or any famous man;
But there IL work for all to do
And III do what can.
II Washington had said. "Denr mol
Ihere's nothing | can do,
The country's bound 10 10 to smash.
AND precious quickly, toow
Most likely We should st III have been
Oppressed by Britains elan;
But Washington did what Ii o could
And llido what can.
Ben Franklin did not loaf around,
From morn till set OF sun,
Ana gruinblc that some other nan
HAD wealth whom he had mono.
while yet the stars were In the sky
II q daily task began;
He did whatever lie could do,
Add III do what | can.
We may not all be Ciceros.
And Charm adinirIng thrOng5
Nor write imn ital trentises.
or sling Immortal songs;
But each can fill some little groove.
IN MAJ ures 9 wondrons plan,
ANA help the world to turn round,
90 Ill do, what I can,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

A FIJI comDositor had a bit of native
lingo TO Set up and charged the double
rate allowed for the setting up of Tor.
eign languages. The manager dIs.
allowed the charge and pointed out that
~ ~, was the Language OF the country,
Inc comps next hill was charged at the
double rate, tor. as hs explained TO the
dazed manager, III the Fljian Ia the native
language English IL foreign oue.p
Ills nrst charge was allo we'd,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

When In need OF coal or wood, call uu
o4o. or send postal card for a ton OF ok.
ira largo pea coal to H. L. Ssr eoant
dealer In coal. wood and gralu, A large
load OF wood for S150. Wes tern oats.
baled hay ami straw. Yard iO6 Maryland
Ave. Phone 545. Cen tral oillce, 7th and
King streets. Phone 5S7.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

The pleasant flavor gentle IN and
In need of a laxative. and II the father ar
mother be costlve or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow It's use; so that
1t Is the best family remedy known. and
every family should hayo a bottle on
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

John, Ross, an italian employed on
stone barge in .he Christiana is at the
iieleware hospital with broken leg.
Yesterday while on the barge a ha,gsor
lsw around aud broke his leg.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Karls Clover Root, the great blood
purifier gives freshness and clearnoss
to the Complexion and cures Consti.
patton, 25ets.. 50cts. Sl.OO.
!, Sold by N. B. Danforth. Druggist. s,
Cor. Second ard Market streets. =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30
IN THE cHURcHEs.

The congregations OF Sc. Paul's and
trace Churches worshipped In the former
church. Rev. DIR. iiuiburd was the preach.
er ana his text was: These that have
Turned the world upside down have come
hither also" Acts xvii. 8.
ln Centra Church tho services began bv
a daybreak prayer meeting" of the Chris
tan Endeavor Society. President Whit.
ney presided.
In West Church later all the congrera.
LIONS OF the city listened to q sermon by
Rev. W. T. Lewis OF Rodney Church. who
preached from the text. 1T is q good
thing to give thanks unto the Lord, aud
70 sing praises unto thy name, D, Most
High" Psalms xcil, |.
>, Last night In Graoe Church Rev DR..
day"
In Harrison Street Church an entertain.
ment was given as alec was one In Bathel
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Mrs. TW Hawking, Chattanooga, Teun.,
says. Shlioh's Vitalizer Saved My Life"
] consider 1t the best remedy for dsblli.
tated syetem ever used" For Dyspep
sla Liver or Kidney trouble it exosls.
Price I5 cts.
Sold by Y. b. Danforth. Druggists. S. E.
Ger. Sect n and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Thanksglvlng Day was flttlngly cele-
srated in this city yesterday. Tho weather
was ail that could be desired, for the clear,
cold atmosphere was just what was
wanted to infuss energy Into all classes
Of people With the Thermometer rang
clear and the Wind hardly m owing, there
was nothing more to be desired.
Demonstrations OF a public character
were we'll attended by the holiday seekers
anu the straets were crowded with people
out for enjoyment.
The church going part OF the populatIon
attended special services In the churches.
The most popular celebration OF the day
was that indulged In by tho thousa nds Of
families throughout the city where the
ieative turkey played a prominent part in
the proceedings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

ihe tish Market.
Powell has on his stall in the Third
street market: Goldfish, haddocR, white
ilsh. .eatilst. and other varieties OF the iinny
tribe. Powell has also lifted up a stove
SO customers may be comfortable while
waiting to have their orders ililed, This
is quito an accomm odatlon Ia wintry
weather.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

To Sell Gctalmed Articles.
House Sergeant England will have n snia
to.motrow OF all unclaimed articles Iefi
at the city halL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Post Office Robbed.
The North East post office WAS broken
drilled in the safe door and blown oman
by giant powder. $5 was secured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Shirt Factory ut EIkton.
:, Tho Board Of Trade at Elkton has taken
the matter In hand OF assisting a large
snlrt factory firm from New York to es.
tablish a factory at Elkton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30

Purc Drugs. -...
The people have confidence in the purI.
ty OF our drugs. W. q. Taylor, 800 King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-11-30
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Lae U. S. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTEEY PURE


Mr. Joseph Jefferson, one OF the mon,
prominent comedians In the dramatic
profession, now appearing before the
tneatre going public, appeared at the
Giand Opera House on Wednesday even
ing, In "Rip Van Winkle." His support.
Ing company was excellent and surpassed
anything that has yet appeared In this
city this season. The house was a play.
ing one and every one WAS we'll pleased
with tile play and artists.
Inc melo.drama, 'Fabio RomanI, was
given at the Grand Opera House yester.
oay afternoon and evening, by remark.
ABLY clever company, before a large audi.
ence. The last fad. Living Pictures. y
was one OF the features. 1t was the draw
Ing card.
Our singers will be given an opportuui.
W to hear BLACK Patti" at the Grand
opera House on Saturday evening In a
programme OF excellent selection, accom-
panied by strong speciality company, in
speclHlties OF uneQualled merit. Black
fatti is pronounced the wonder of the
ago.
ACADEMY oE MUSIC.
"The Paris Gaiety Glrls," appeared at
the Academy of Music. yesterday after.
noon and evening. before a large audience
presenting programme Of unusual In.
terast.
lhe com pany Is composed OF talented
ana well.known artists of the vaudeville
stage. They will appear this and to. NOR.
row evenings and tomorrow afternoon.