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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11

better view than the one which has made
the house populsr In this respect. 1t has
been said that no theatre in the country
gives better view of the whole stage
than this one.
The scenery and hsnglnRs and the act
drop Will all be new and of the most
modern design and workmanship. As %
matter Of fact, the stage will have an
entire new equipment. The proscenium
hoxss " Ill be reaJranged SO that occupants
will get clear view of the stage. They
viii b8 sQUHreu w 18th tue stage and
thereby overcome the tllnding effect of
the footlights. All the chairs VIII be
taken out and replaced with seats OF tho
most modern pattern designed for COM
fort and conyenience. The rear fence will
be removed, giving to tho parquette an
air of elegance which the back partition
rubs il of at the pre- sent time.
A large number Of elsctric lights will
be put in and they will be arranged in
artistic clusters along the balcony fronts
and in other parts of the hous. This
central chandelier will be replaced with a
group li0ht nf elegant design, and the
dome will be art,stically decorated. In
stend Of the present dark effect the theatre
will bs tinted In white and geld. bestow
ing cheerful and agreeable rest for the
vision allow and aloft.
The lobby will be entirely changed
nf tickets night and day. instead Of two ss
now arranged, and II will be located at
the extreme north sde The PARTITION
now at the right OF the inaiu entrance
will be taken down. the private office, the
present day Office FOR the sale Of tickets
and the Office for general business will all
bs put into the lobby, making "a roomy
and comparatively elegant place for the
patrons of the house, instead of tho rather
cramped present accommodations.
The plan includes the removal of the
little box Office now at tbs left OF the gen
eral exit into Dorrance street. The floor
is TO be raised, making more convenient
and easy access To the main body of the
theatre, and altogether Manager Wendell.
schaefer intends to give the house dis
tinct air Of metropolitan attraction and
chseriulness.
The Providence Opera House Is atout
~ years old, aud since II was built it has
maintained the same geDerel character.
1t was good enough for our grandfathers.
but tho rev manager proposes TO make it
good enough for every body. anu whsn it
Is ell done 1t will astonish the eldest in
habitant.
The rev work will cost about sl5, 900
or SO. 600. and when it Is finished the
city will have n plsyhouse equal to the
best ia the eastern part Of the country
Manager Wendelschaefer has been CON
nectsd with the theatre as leader OF the
orchestra and confidential adviser with
the late Manager Morrow for the pas.
seven years, and during tnst time he has
had an opportunity 10 make him SELF
scquainted W ith the needs of the patrons
ana manv things that will afford them a
great deal Of plefurs WHEN thoy coms to
sos what tune. cxpsTience ard money can
accomplish In making popular amuss-
rnent resort a thing OF b auty and Joy,
CotuQL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
Appellate Court Matters.

A decree was entered In tho case OF Alice
A. Rathbone, appellant. vs.. Nathon B.
Harris. executor coniirminR,the account
Of Mr. Harris but reducing his conpen-
satiou for services to- $500 from $780,
MARY l.. Bradford rs. Harry Stons ct nj.
Ordsr entered dis'clving the INJUNCTION
on tho funds In tho hands Of George ii.
Buruham.
Daniel h. Chandler has applied to the
Appellate Court for n discharge In iusol-
veBcy and his ue'!kiou has Teen set own
Tor hearing on sat iIday, Feb. 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
SOME RECIPES.
CHICKEN CRooUETTEs.

Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter
When II bubbles add four heaping table,
spoonfuls of flour and cooi; a little on ons
side OF stove. Heat one pint of milk and
add a little at a. time to the -four and
melted butter, beating IL thoroughly.
Season with half teaspoonful salt.
one-half saltspoonful pepper and one
half teaspoonful celery salt. Chop the
chicken as fine as possible. dark and
light meat mixed. having four or five
tupfuls when chopped. With the meat
chop an onion size of walnut. Stir this
into the cream sauce and let ii cool.
Shape between the hands into cones.
Dip them into beaten egg, then in bread
crumbs and fry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
NEpTrNr sotrp

Take the liquor In which goldfish has
been boiled and add 60 each quart one
half a teacup Of tapioca a carrot. one
half a head OF celery and "A little pars-
lev. Cut the vegetables up very small
and boil until they are cooked. Then
thicken this with flour. add pepper. salt
and vinegar TO taste. and serve with
dry toast, cut In fancy shapes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
A Musical Event.

The concert 20 be given by the Yale Glec.
Banjo and Mandolin clubs and the Brown
Symphony in Infantry Hall on Wednesday
evening Feb. 10th PROMISES TO be- the great
musytal and socisl event. of the season in this
city. 1hc Yale Clubs are the larsp - and best
drilled cclleue organization nt the country.
ana they are always grr at attraction WHERE
ever they appear. Providence is the only city
in New England whore the full organization
will iDe heard this year. Notwithstanding the
character Of tho performance popular prices
have been made. The u.hers will 10 men
prominent in Brown athletics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
SOUTHERN PANCAKES.
(Mrs. Parker.)

y
Beat smooth four eggs and half
pound Of -four melt four ounces of but
ter, add to the batter in which has been
mixed teaspoonful Of Cleveland's bak-
ing powder with one ounce of sugar and
half a pint of milk. Heat frying pan
very hot. grease. put in spoonful OF
batter at time, spread evenly over the
surface, turn until brown on both sideG
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
SURPRISE IS IN STORE

for chose who Will 90 teslaF and Get pack
ree of GRA1N-O. ~ fEkel 'he place oi coffee
af about the cost. 10 D. food drink
f.Ii OF health. ARD cnn be given 10 tho child
rem ~ well a. the adult with great benefit. n
- lnafe 81 fuIe gffins and looks and TASTES
Ike the finest rfndcs n Mocha or Java coffe,.
ID ~ntt~tes evcry Ouc cuD ~ tTnin.O Il
efifr for the system than q tonic, because is
isncnt IL refn auent. What cOfee breaks
door Drnin.O builds un. Ask your grocer
Sor oraio-O i5c. and -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11

SAfore than two weeks ago The News
brought forward the name of Mr.. Metchlf
as the most fitting personsto fill the posi-.
tion. and since that time has advocated
his claims 10 the office. based upon his
excellent business qualifications. Tho
Provide journal has, e. usual, at the
eleventh hour. seeing the inevitable,
jumped aboard in order not TO be too
badly left. but IL utterly failed TO see.
after tho death of MIR. Jay, that Mr..
Metcaf was .he man for the place.
MIR. Metcalf is son of Franklin Met
calf, treasurer Of the Carolina Mills COM
pany Of Carolina. X. T.. and IL "a native
OF khode Island. having been born In
Providence in 1869. His business career,
which has always been distinguished by
zeal and fidelity, began in Tho oliice OF
Brown Bros. a. Co. of this city, where lie
renamed four years, and later he was In
the employ of the Rhode Island trust
Company. where he obtained thorough
knowledge OF banking and banking In
stitutions Five years ago Mr.. Metcali
entered into tho insurance business ana
is at present superintendent OF agents
for Rhode Island Tor the Mutual Lille IN
surance Company of New York.
or Mr.. Metcafs fitness for the ofiico OF
bank examiner there as never been any
question, and the appointment may now
DO looked for Mt any moment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11

A telephone message has been received
at police headuarters in this city from
the chief Of police st Boston, saying that
the wife Of Arthur Grsopoush died at the
city hospital I'm Boston yesterday. and
asiing the police hsrs to look him up and
notify him. Greenough lives In the rear
Of 81 Ssckel street
Robert ship OF $50 weytosset street re-
team on February ..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
LOBSTER SALAD.

Cut the meat Of two small Holsters into
small pieces. Season with salt and pep
per- and pour over it enough mayonnaise
dressing to moisten well. Put in the mid
die OF a platter, garnish with lettuce
leaves. pour over the remainder of the
dgessing' and put slices OF boiled eggs
and olives over the top.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
A LITTLE SURPRISE.
Continued from page 4.

Street Railway Company'and OF an net to
inc orporate the Fall River 81 Stone
Bridge Electric Railway Company.
Act in amendment OF chapter pa OF the
General Laws. entitled "Of proceedings
IN insolvency"
Mr. Lariviere OF Lincoln introduced an
act to incnrporats tine Cercle Dramatique
of Manville, IL. /. /; comm ittee OH educa-
ticn.
Upon motion Of Mr. MoAusl OF Prov
idsn,e the House at ~ O'Clock adjourned
TO Tuesday next at II o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
II III WS
GOES INTO THE HOrlES.

1t is welcomed there as a house.
hold guest six evenings i'm the week.
It's arrival is looked forward to with
the confident expectation. that it will
bring all the news worth telling and
fit to print. 1t is depended upon to
keep the whole family informed on
the Local News, the News of Provi=
dence, and upon the daily nanifes-
tatiOns of life that mark human
progress and development. 1t is
liked because it is clean and bright,
as we'll as neWSy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
BANK EXAMINER.
Mr.. Metcalf Will. in All Probability,
Get the Appointment.
NJ N-wspapers That Got on the Band Wagon
al the Eleventh Hour.

The Bulletin and Journal nave got on
the band wagQr-a little late, to be sure.
but they are there, nevertheless. Yester-
day and again this morning they an
nounced without qualification and with
indications of believing they were giving
Information that was Few, that Mr.
Edward i. Metcalf will be appointed
bank examiner for tho district OF Rhode
Island and Connecticut. OF the reliabii-
ity of this Information thera IL no
question, but what have the Bulletin and
journal been doing for the last two
weeks that they did not get IL before'
Evidently the furnisher OF the warmed
over item has been so busily engaged
with other affairs that he failed 10 read
The News and so caused the Bulletin ana
Journal to he hDlf "a month instaad or
their usual twenty-four hours behind tho
times and lhe News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
RIMS

One and one-half cups OF milk, one
half yeast cake in one-half cup water,
one cup sugar. -four enough TO make a
stiff batter. Let IL rise over night. and
In the morning add one-half cup butter,
one-half cup sugar, one half teaspoonful
soda. -four enough 20 make It as stiff "a
bread. After second rising add small
cup Of currants. Cut out and put i'm pans
TO rise before baking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
VALLEY DEW PUDDING.

One pint of milk. yolks of two eggs.
three tablespoonfuls of cocoanut, one
half cupful of rolled cracker crumbs. one
teaspoonful of vanilla or lemon. Bake
one-half hour. For the frosting add the
whites Of two eggs and two-thirds OF
cupful of sugar. Put in the oven to
brown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
IRISH STEW WITH DUMpLINcs

Take the remains Of a roast of pork, or
lamb. remove most of the fat. cover with
cold water and let IL simmer half an
hour. Add one onion sliced thin, six
potatoes cut into dice salt. pepper ai,d
dumplings For the dumplings take
heaping cup OF flour. little salt one
teaspoonful of baking powder and milk
enough to make thick dough. Cook ten
minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
CROUTONS.
Miss Wiefar

Take stale bread in slices; remove the
crust. cut i'm half-inch cubes, fry in very
hot Cottolene for about half minute.
take them out drain and sprinkle with
salt. Drop them into the soup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
CABBAGE SALAD.

One egg. one-third teaspoonful mus
tard, one-third teaspoonful pepper. one
teaspoonful salt, one teaspoonful sugar.
one tablespoonful each of milk and but
ter. one-half cup vinegar. one-q quarter
cabbage, chopped fine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
Ten Per Cent Dividend.

A dividend Of 10 per cent In favor Il
the creditors of Joseph Janson, grocer
OF Woonsocket, ard now insolvent, was
declared at a meeting Of the creditors
held this forenoon In Jrdgo Cooks oflico
in the Vauphsn building. This Il the
flrst dividend
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11

Boil eggs hard, then cut open and take
out the yolks and chop them up fine.
Mix with them a pinch OF salt and pep
per, little vinegar and little mustard.
Fill the whites with this mixture place
upon a platter and garnish with lettuce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11

"To amiie, from Elizabeth" was the adj
dress ON n letter mailed in Atlanta recently,
Rut an address reported from rural post.
Cfiico easily takes The prize ITO Ny ron vii.
liam. " he is keeping Good Company. n be-
ain't, Please Return. os There's 50 In it,
Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
PANDOWDY

Make pastry as for pies and put In
q shallow cake pan Slice the apples and
put i'm with a few shavings of salt pork
Add one cup sugar and one cup molasses
Roll the upper crust and add butter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
FOR NON SUPPORT.
James Kenney Sent 10 WOrkh0use
For Six Months.
Sweet Held For Trial on Charge of Theft.
Other Cases.

James Kenney was tried in the Sixth Dis
trict Court this morning for non support OF
wife and family. Maftie Kenney, the wife,
testified that she had three children and that
the accused had not contributed to the sup
port of herself and children. She supported
herself and children by keeping boarders.
Her husband drank and sometimes 10 excess.
Had il not been for his drinking habits he
could provide for his family. Joseph San
Souci stated that Kenney worked for him
ten days in October. He paid him sl2 a week
and il he had kept sober he would have given
him steady employment Policemen Robert
M Connors and Vim. Ill. Place told the court
that kenney was frequently on the street I'M
der the influence OF liquor. Kenney said in
his own behalf that star .boarder was the
cause OF the trouble, and during quarrel
with the man his wife said, "Kill him." He
worked whenever be could secure employ
ment, and was willing to support his family.
Everything has gone wrong since his wife
went into the boarding house business. 1t goes
behind every day, and il was discouraging.
He admitted that he drank. lut that did not
interfere with his work. He gave his wife
nearly all that he earned. Kenney was found
guilty Of the charge and was sentenced to
six months at the state workhouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
IIPEOPI. Z.
OF TIL
HON :. 9, 8; J

The reputable, self-respecting,
honest and upright people of our
city who make our best citizenship,
the class of men and women with
whose names the Home and the
Family are associated when we
speak of them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-11
ADVERTISERS
WHO USE THE COLUMNS OF
THE NEWS

rlay always be certain that
their announcements will
reach the eyes of our BEST
People here i'm Providence
and Vicinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
TEACHERS.

The new extension course Of ten lectures on
Mature Study by Francis E. Lloyd. professor
OF biological science. promises TO be popular At
the first Of these lectures last Saturday morn
ing the science lecture-room was filled. chiefly by
teachers OF primary and grammar grades. MI
Llovds subject Seeds and termination will be
taken NJ again at to-day's lecture
Another extensive course also begun last Satur-
day Is that in the department OF domestic science.
under Mis- Kline. II is especially for teachers
and those interested in classes connected with
church and college settlement work. 1t deals with
methods OF teaching cooking. laboratory equipment
and class management. and the arrangement Of
courses 10 suit the exgencies OF various classes and
conditions These lectures are illustrated by ex-
periments and afford opportunities for practical
work in the cooking laboratory. They are held on
Saturdays from 10 till II a. m:
The college has just received gift Of 81 900 from
Mrs Samuel T. Avery. and number OF volumes
for he Avery collection The interest OF the money
is 70 be applied to keeping the books in order and
ranatr Another gift OF 50 from A Friend q"
vii be applied The equipment OF the department
ofps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
CITY COLLEGE.

The college WAS visited Wednesday afternoon
by DR. Lyman Abbott. who addressed n large num-
Der Of students in the college chapel at the invita-
ton of the Young Mems Christian Association. A
Young Mems Christian Association bulletin board
has just been finished by one OF the students and
placed i'm the lower hall.
The Mechanical Society held meeting last even
ing at which a paper on Sugar Making and Sugar
Machinery" was read by l.. NJ Colwell. '9s
John d. Haney. 49, and Hubert r Breitweiser
81 have been appointed tutors. and Eugene Ber-
geron temporary tutor.
The senior Spanish class. through the kindness Of
the instructor DR. L. A. Baralt. attended an in
teresting dra matte entertainment last Saturday
evening given in aid OF the Cuban sufferers DR.
Baralt was the principal performer.
The semi-annual examinations will begin on Mon
dav and continue for two weeks The examinations
arc in the nature OF n review.
The Dramatic club has decided 10 give two short
nlays I'm the spring. and the assignment Of parts
will he made Immediately after the cxamina lions
The nlavs to be given THE Woodcock's Little
Game and THE Captain OF the Watch"
The Lacrosse Association has secured the services
~ / = Curry and i. Garvn. OF the Crescent Ath-
Ietic club a. coaches for the team In the spring
The 90 Bicycle Club held meeting on Thurs
dsv afternoon at which the following officers
n ! A Grassi. secretary. r. NJ. HOFFMAN. treas
nrer A Miras; captain. A. II. Bastne. first lieu
tenant W H. W. Knipe. second lieutenant. NJ H.
her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
SYRACUSE

Syracuse Jan. ia committee consisting OF
Dean ! 3 Brooks and Instructor r. II. Rurdick,
Of the faculty Of the College Of Law. has been AZ
work for the last f,v weeks outlining ne" course
for the college so that the time required for us
completion shall be three years instead OF two, as
at present. II the course. as newly outlined re-
ceives the approval Of the trustees at their meet
ing next Tuesday. the three years course VIII PROD
ably go into effect next fall.
It has been announced that the local chapter OF
kappa Alpha Theta has arranged 10 bring Julian
Hawthorne here to lecture upon his experience in
India during the famine. After the lecture large
reception will be given in the rooms OF Grouse Col
lege.
The plans for the new Science Hall are now com
pleted by the architects. Gaggn & Gaggin OF the
Department OF Architecture in the University, and
will be presented 10 the trustees their midyear
meeting for approval The building will ne con-
str,Icted Of rough faced blue Onondaga limestone.
the same as was used for the Hall of Languages.
excepting that the latter Is smooth faced. The in
terror will he arranged in the most approved man.
ner for the OF the departments OF physics ana
electrical engineering. which Will ultimately occupy
the building alona
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
RUTGERS.

New Brunswick. n. J.. Jan. 4.-Subjects TOT
senior oratIons announced this week are Social
Transformations Of the Victorian Era" Immoral
ity in Religious Belief" THE Policy Of Hawaiian
Annexation" Opportunities TO. Modern Heroism'
"The True Cause Of Unrest in Germany. The
Mission of Literature" Spain in the Nineteenth
Century" and THE Causes OF Poverty
The Phi Chi Chapter Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon
Fraternity at Rutgers will give dance at Co
lumba Hall Oh February H. The committee IN
charge consists of G. Harrington, IS: q. c. wood
ruff 90 and r A. Cooke %.
The date for the annual junior ball and reception
to be held In Ballantine Gymnasium has been
fixed for February IS. The committee are w Il.
r. IIaines, W. p Francisco. W. Frank Plumey'
C. f. Scattergood +. II. VIM and r. W. Court
ney.
Captain William Butler commandant or the
Rutgers Corps OF Cadets. has announced mat Tor
the remainder year the ba ttalion VIII consist
Of two companies composed Of two patoons each
The President of the senior class has appointed
the following committees: Class Day, r. T. VIII
son William F. Kelly and W n. Thompson, Class
PLAY. r. X W Drury. Willard F. Clark, 6. '.
Smith F. G; " Mewry and n. r. De Witt. lass
Banquet l.. NJ Smith. William ?. :. StrlcKiahn
and e NJ Ryno Senior Ball King s. Dram thiott
r. Van Cleef. Havelock Walser. John r. "uthrle
and g. n. Harrington 49,, ,,.
At meeting Of Philo. ono OF the college literary
societies. held this week. officers we're elected as
follows: President. J. F. Drake. 49, vice,pres-
20: treasurer r. n ". Rapaje, 80 RapalJe;
Hindell McClain. Stoke. McLawry. Garretson ana
Parsons were elected 10 membership. and or TINS
number Parsons and Rapalje were Initiated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA Jan 1.-THE Managing Committee
OF the John Stevenson Memorial Scholarship an
nounces by authority OF the University trustees a
competition for the scholarship. II is valued at
900 The holder will spend year in travel. and
study architecture IN Europe under the direction Of
the committee Candidates must he under thirty
wears Of age and must have studied or practised
architecture in the State OF Pennsylvania for at
least one year preceding March /. 1898
DR. BENTON delivered Wednesday the second
NJ a series OF five lectures given under the au-
spices Of the department Of archaeology and paleon-
tology and took for his subject How 10 Study
Stone Implements.
In the evening Of the same day Professor Bliss
Perry Of Princeton University. spoke in Houston
Hall 10 the students Influence OF Literature
upon Life
The freshmen won their debate with the sopho-
mores on Tuesday evening The freshmen argued
the affirmative on the subject chosen for the de-
bate with Cornell regarding restriction of immigrs
ton and were represented by II. j. Gibbons. Beggs
and CadwaladAr. The sophmorcs were represented
by Cullen. Fisher and Riddle. The Judges were Or.
William II. Knapp. head master OF the Episcopal
Academy: Dr Bolton and Or. Johnson. Dean Pen
niman presided
At meeting Of the Camera Club on Tuesday Or.
J. NJ. McFarlane spoke of the development and
success OF photo microgra ply. after which W. r.
Wamsley told 81 the comparat merit Of differ
ent lenses and types Of apparatus for the work.
A meeting OF the Mathematical Club was he'd
to-day when DR.. Schwatt read paper on THE
Rational IN Geometry"
At the suggestion ~ Dr. Caspar W. Miller. di-
rector Of physical education. meeting OF the deans
OF the various departments and presidents Of the
classes Of the University called last Saturday
night by Provost Harrison 70 consider the propo-
stion 10 provide for the Of sick students, a
minimum expense. in the University Hospital
room has been set aside where sick students
will have every comfort OF a hospital the rate Of
81 day. TO cover expenses for food and other
necessaries. II any student in the University falls
ha her nrts- fort hIff
also the best medical attention be found in the
city
The four men selected, from whom three will
be chosen to represent Pennsylvania in her debate
with Cornell. are Thomas Raeburn White. William
e. Johnson. Row Wilson White and Bertrsm Del
roy Rearick all Of the law department
The third lecture on Jewish Religious Life After
Exile was delivered by Canon Cheyns in the col
lege chapel or Monday. The subject was Jewish
velOpment."