New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

They are telling a story In Chicago about an ao-
vance agent for the Thomas Orchestra VINO re-
Gently went TO New-Orleans to book dates Ior
concerts. He told. however. that IL woulo oe
well for him first TO talk the matter over VIII a a
wealthy woman who is leader in the muscai
circles of the city So he called her residence
a great old fashioned brick mansion surrounded
by a high brick wall The gate was locked ana
a ring brought old negro. who TOOK the
callers card on which was printed the legend
Representing the Thomas Orchestra. Presently
a young woman came to the door, holding 'he
card in her hand. She did not seem to understand
the object of the call. The agent attempted 10
explain. but cut short by the young woman
who said 'I don't think want any music
to-day"
Hix-An acquaintance of mine patented an ap-
pliance enable a girl to play two pianos at one
time.
Dix-Did he make anything out of i?
Hix-Well, he made out or the toWii-
His neighbors threatened to mob him-tChicago
News
teacher in the Philadelphia Girls Normal
School tells story of girl of humble parentaGe
who gave her Bridget when she was first
enrolled. During her first year Bridget changed
to Bridgetta. During her second year the first
syllable dropped, and she became Eta That
developed into Margaretta, and when she received
her diploma her name Marguerite From
Bridget to Marguerite seems far cry, but they
do such things the Normal School.
Mrs. De Silke-I wish to give memorial or some
kind to the church In memory of relative
What would you suggest?
Struggling Pastor-A-er-an appropriately deco
rated-er-new church furnace. madam. and "a
few tons of coal-(New-York Weekly.
They at the Womans Republican Club ball
at Christansen's." says THE Salt Lake Herald"
she from the East; he home product.
The conversation Jagged between the dances
Finally he ventured this: How do you like David
Harum'?' She bristled like a porcrpine. 4 have
for harems of any kind she retorted:
they're just perfectly horrid. Look at the Sultan
of Suu! Look az those wretches In Turkey! The
whole system is intended degrade women into
beasts Don't talk 70 about harems.' The
young frantically trying to square hm-
self when the music drowned the conversation"
Mr.. Hubby-Did you engage the young woman
who wanted cooks place? She seemed to to
be just the person you would like
Mrs. Hubby-She looked well enough; but her
recommendation from her last place was alto
gether too aattering. l am she dismissed
In hurry.-(Boston Transcript.
Twenty-six members of the British Parliament
have volunteered for the war namely, Lord STAN
ley. Lord Valentia, Viscount Milton Lord E Tai
bot. Lord H. Bentinck, Sir Ellis Ashmead- Bart
lett. Mr.. Burdett- Coutts. Sir Samuel Scott Sir
j. Dickson Poynder Sir Howard Vincent, Mr. Car
lille, Mr. Cochrane, Lord Alwyne Compton. Mr.
Bromey-Davenport, Mr.. Douglas Pennant Mr.
W. r.. Greene. Captain A. Hill. Mr.. Kemp. Mr.
H. McCalmont Mr.. Mdmay Mr.. A Stanley
Major Wyndham-Quin Captain Bagot Captain
Pirie. Mr.. Murray Guthrie and Mr. W. Allen.
Belief wouldn't marry the best man on earth
CIare-I guess wou wouldn't He has promised
nell never marry again. even If l should die
philadelphia Bulletin.