The record-union., 1896-05-05

and for eight weeks we worried with
my clothes. My, but what a time we had
with the Prince Albert coat which Iwear
in the third act. I had to try it on FIVE
times before we could get it just right
The others were not so hard, but all Of
them were fitted several times
II wear regular mems shirts and COL
lars, which were made to order for me,
as were also my hats. The ideas are
all my own, and 1 must confess I am
a regular crank on the subject. Coats
are so roomy and nice; one isn't
squeezed to death as in a tight-fitting
waist.
Il never wear a petticoat, because
/ think it is an unnecessary incum-
brance; but, of course, I use corsets.
They act as brace, and then it is
coat fit with them Nine Yale and
differ on this point. She doesn't ad-
wise their use while 1 believe them to
be necessary to a perfect fit"
/ The Treble Clef Choral Society gives
an invitation recital this evening at the
Congregational Church. The society
has had much success in study and re-
nearsal since last December, when it
made its first appearance. The recital
will be under direction Of Miss Ida I.
Clinch.
The programme for tonight is one of
| thirteen numbers. Among those to
have part in it are Miss Belle Caring
ton, accOmpaniSt, celloist Frank Crit
fir and futeist Charles Stickney. Among
the principal numbers will be scene and
spinning chorus from Wagner's Ely
ing Dutchman," with Mrs ]. F. Elliott,
Miss l.. l.. Dennis and Miss Addie NJ.
Clark as the soloists; trio, Heaven"
by Mrs. Charles Beasley, Miss Jennie B.
Miller and Miss Hattie Miller; mandolin
quartet, Mrs. c. G. Stever Miss Pau
line Mlester, Harry Gates and c. G.
Stever; chorus, THE Brook" by Pod
hertsky; duet, eel Des Dichado," by C.
Saint Saems Miss Addie M. Clark and
Miss Florence P. Rodgers; trio and
chorus, Loving Forever" by Money,
Miss Florence Robertson, Mrs. E. j.
Root and Miss May Woodbridge; Con
dola Dreams" Miss Erma r. Wing;
He Was a Prince Miss Florence P.
! Rogers; solo and chorus, "Vinegather-
ers," by Denga, Miss May Connolly,
soloist; chorus. 1.-THE Evening STAR"
and solo, Angel Serenade," Miss Mat
tie M. Beaumont, with cello obligato,
/ by Frank Griffin
| AT the Metropolitan Theater Thurs
day evening, E. Milton Royle ad his fine
company which has closed so successful
| an engagement in San Francisco re-
Gently, will appear in Mr. Royle's play,
Friends" 1t has been given here be-
fore and proved to be one of the most
charming of dramas Friday night Mr..
Royle will present his second successful
play, Captain Impudence" In writ
ing his second play, Mr.. Royle has
profited largely by experience, and it is
SAID to surpass even his former effort
in the sparkling wit of it's dialogue and
the moving thrill of it's dramatic eli
makes. 1t has been played in only two
or three of the great cities of the coun-
try The scene of the play is laid in
| Mexico during the war of 1S47 period
which furnishes a splendid romantic
background. The principal action
takes place during the lull in hostilities
just preceding the battle of Buena
Vista. 1t is the breath before the storm
and in this brief interval there is time
for the development of a story of love
and comedy over which the impending
shadow Of war casts just the needed ele-
ment of excitement and suspense The
hero of the play, Captain Shields, is a
kind Of modern Petruchio, man who
| challenges both love and war with a
smile and jest upon his lips, and con-
quers in both by force of the same au-
| dacity. He is in love with high
/ spirited young girl, daughter of a.
Major in the army, and finally tames
and wins her by means of a well-laid
plot which involves marrying her father
off to a dashing widow Some ex-
tremely funny complications result. A
more serious feature of the play which
is closely interviewer with the comedy
Is the love OF the Mexican girl, Jovita.
for Captain Shields The box office
opens for reservation of seats Wednes-
day.
AT the Clunie Opera-house last night
the Hodges Stock Company entered up
on Its last week, as it is about 10 60 up-
on the road, having thoroughly proved
Its metal here, and its right to live and
be commended. The play last night was
La Belle Marie the best thing the
company has done. 1t is a strong
drama, full of living interest and pow
n
play, clean, with high purpose and ex-
| cellent dramatic action, and enough
comedy to please. The leading char
| acter was taken by Essie Title, and
distinguished her as an actress of more
strength and capacity than had been
here supposed she possessed She was
especially strong. Her acting was il
lumined by an informing intelligence
and sinking of self that arose to the
| level of high art. 1t entities her to
credit of which she may we'll be proud.
Her costuming of the part was elegant,
| and excited the admiration of all ad-
mirers of rich and tasteful dressing,
while her disguises were well nigh rer-
feet. Mr.. Hodges was especially sue
cessful, as also was Mr.. Dibble, but of
whom especial comment must be re-
| served. Mr. Spickett, in a tramp char
acter, did the best work he has done
| here. There is much speciality work in
| the piece by Spickett, Hooley and Miss
| Rankin in the way of songs and
| dances. The play will be run the week
| through, and be succeeded next week
! nv fha Ora cjp P1aiS (-o,nnopx Il, ~ ~