The record-union., 1896-10-04

When the Russian peasant woman
was about to murder the sleeping Count,
as she bent over him with raised dagger
just about to make the plunge, a child's
voice from the dress circle broke the
spell with shrill piercing cry Of ''Oh,
mamma! mammal"
1t is said that these people of the
profession have jolly good times among
themselves. Those who have been so
fortunate as to procure admittance
to the charmed circle testify to truly
Bohemian suppers after the play, which
are delightful events of sociability
where the flow Of wit and good humor
is unrestrained
AT the English Lutheran Church on
Friday night last another Of those de-
lightful socials took place for which
the little church is famed The pro-
gramme was very enjoyable one,
numbers being contributed by Mrs
John Moynihan, Mrs. Claude MacFar-
lane and Miss Nourse, accompanied by
Mrs. Abbie Gerrish- Genung, and at the
close of the programme a laughabe
and well presented farce was given by
the young people of the Endeavor So
ciety, directed by Miss Eva Reeves
Mrs. .. p. Willis Of the Ladies' Aid
Society had the entertainment in
charge. Refreshments were served at
the close of the programme
The latest form which the popular fad
is taking comes upon one in rather
startling light. 1t is in great vogue
in fashionable circles, and is nothing
more nor less than thievery pure ct
simple. This sounds shocking. but it
is shocking, the explanation hardly
takes the edge off the feeling Of aver
sion one takes to this kind Of a craze
Among the haut ton it is merely a fad
"a caprice, you understand These
thieves take as much genuine pride in
the display Of their booty as collector
Of dainty bric-a-brac, old laces, choice
and costly fans. ancient teapots and old
china may feel. A friend calling upon
a young lady who likes to be thought
smart" noticed in one corner Of the
draWing-room glass case lined with
delicate pink plush, on which a glitter
ing array of silver spoons was disposed.
You have the souvenir spoon craze"
she remarked.
Yes was the reply, those are
spoons | have swiped from the various
cafes and restaurants where / have
dined and lunched. Isn't it a dear col
lection?'
Naturally my friend nearly tainted,
not only at the thieving itself, but at
the "swiped" coming from those proud
~ curved patrician lips. But since
"Chimmie Fadden" arrived, all con-
versation in the "swagger'' set is mod
eled after the syntax, etymology and
parts Of speech Of the East side"
It is no uncommon thing NOWADAYS to
hear "Wot t'ell'' from the mouth Of some
very proper dame. This reminds me
Of something I heard of not long since
which concerns this subject 1t was at
a supper of new women, when a very
clever reproof was given in the follow
ing manner. The cigarettes were passed
to a certain lady guest, when she re-
marked suavely: No, thank you. I
can't smoke, but + can swear"
A large audience assembled at the
Congregational Church on Wednesday
night last to hear Dr. Oronhyateka. the
Supreme Chief Ranger Of the United
Order Of Foresters. The house was
hlled, even to the chairs that were
placed in the back Of the church. The
doctor proved to be a fluent speaker.
and the keen wit displayed in some
Of his remarks kept his audience in
an uproar Of laughter. The audience
had assembled by invitation cards is
sued by the order, and choice pro-
gramme was rendered in connection
with the speaking, embracing numbers
by Mrs. DR.. Pinkham, Miss Errna
Refure Wing, a rising young vocalist,
}. r Week, ]. d. Moynahan and DR..
Hennah, who surprised the Sacramento
public with a baritone voice of much
sweetness. The assemblage broke up
at late hour, after reception ten
dered to the noted chief by his fellow
toresters in our city.
Miss Mary Lewis is with us again
after a long and pleasant soiourn in
Pacific Grove and Monterey. having
returned to her home in our city on the
evening Of September 29th.
Mrs. Coffman has been spending the
past week in San Francisco for little
rest and recreation. She returns home
Tonight POLLY OLIVER