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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-16

For next Wednesday evening the mem
bers Of the Minnetonka Boat club an
nounce musical. Some of the promi-
nent musical talent from the city will
come out for the evening, and the affair
promises to be a charming social event.
Thursday night a pretty dancing party
was given by the club in the large ball
room of the Beach casino and a host
of members attended. The club parties
are held every other week on Thursdays
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Bucknell of
Fifth avenue S, entertained Thursday
evening at a charmingly appointed
dinner at Dayton's tearoom In honor
of Miss Myrtle Yerxa and H. r.
Yerxa of California, and Miss Charl-
lotte Slough of Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
The centerpiece on the table was a
pretty arrangement of sweet peas and
ferns and at each end We're pink
shaded taperS,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-16

Theodore Yachel and :Brette Glaenzer,
both of New York, are the guests Of
friends at the club. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P.
Ordway, st. Paul, were out for few
days. Mrs. Walter Thomas is entertaining
Miss Florence Won Steinwehr of North
| Dakota at the club.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12

i'll gotten gains; in return ne was 10
wipe out his clients debt, and add f2oo,
900 to the &2e, 600 tae viii entitled him
to take.
Beresford did not tell him the truth
about Eieaholnle-tha would do later.
Once Jellifer had seen Iris tine difficulty
was practically at an end, for. much as
Jacob Beresford hated his niece. he was
yet bound 10 admit that she had grown
into tire loSeheSt girl ne had ever seen.
III tell yoh what, said Beresford, as
/ Jellifer appeared to be hestating, III
/ take You down to Devonshire. and intro
/ duce YOU to my ward leave the matter
| open until wou've met her, and then, if
! Won don't care about it, j must let TIE
/ place 60, that's ALI"
/ The moneylender GRAINED his glass,
/ then took deep puff at his cigarette.
/ For once his smile was not to be seen.
But what about the youug lady" lie
asked, after a moments reflection;
won't she have something to say? She
may not care for me as husband"
"Oh, you needn't fear about that"
said us host easily; she obeys me
bliltdlr There will be no difficulty, l
can assure you'
well, I'll come down with You and
think 1T over. And when shall it be, Mir.
Beresford!"
AS soon as you like tomorrow suit
your"
,Iellfer's smile returned as he rose.
"Splenlidly," he answered. ''l'll he oil
now | hope we shall be able to fix this
up, Mr. Beresford. ! shouldn't mind set
Ting down if the girl suits me, but I'm
very particular about women. There are
wotuen and women. YOU know"
Pm u pretty good Judge" drawled
Beresford, shaking hands with him, and
don't think you1l beat my niece any
where
Jonas Jellifer won't out chuullng. The
notion pleased him immensely He had
not mct a nice woman who would have
anything to say TO him up'to the present
and if he could suddenly announce him
sell tbe husband of beautiful and inno
cent girl such as Iris Bercsford was de
sclibed 10 be, SO much the better
Meanwhile. Jacob Beresford finished
another hottie of champagne. and the ey
light in his eyes deepeued as he folded
up his brothers. will
He had not deceived Iel4ifer when ht
had said his niece was beautiful 81,
"Ae iuttCi ABOVE Ire ordinary woman IL
Tar rs physical charms were concerned
OF her character and nature Jacob ;Beres
fond knew nothing. On the rare ocea
sions on which he had seen her, he hat
not rtro,lbed to find out what Kind Of
9irl his ward and niece was; but ne Eat
noticed her extraordinary loneliness anc
h2d determined to sell It at its full mar
bei waiHo.
NeanwhileIris Beresford, in her pretty
country home, little guessed at thes,
plalss for her future. as she roamed ahou
the lovely grounds, or sat quietly readin!
and waking.
Few realiy pretty women are as bean
tiful ineeharaeter as IN face, but Iris pos
seEnptl. a ia ture rs sweet;as her smile.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12

Smith. Il gunner in the service of the
Fast India Company. WAS known as
the sweep" derlsive name given to
mark some eccentricity. for the man
was character. He had charge of
The boats belonging To the military
station, ana one day wrote the brigade
ma jor. asking when shall have The
hote ready = The major replied, Have
the boat ready at such an hour"
When the major went down 20 the
river with party of ladies, he asked
Smith how he spelled boat" Una
dashed hy the presence of the ladies'.
Smith. without symptom Of nervous
ness. answered the officer. Some PEG
pie spells il boat, hut spells il
h-o t-c,"
But Smith Notwithstanding hi,
knocking nickname, was not man e
be laughed at one da$ the roof OF
the building which held the ammuni
ton caught fire There was panic
even the hest disciplined soldiers los
/ their heads. But the sweep" mount
ed the roof. pulled off the thatch
! poured buckets OF water over til,
| flames. and saved the magazine
was as plucky thing as IL was pos
| sible for man to do; for there was
| powder enough in the building I,
wreck the station.
There is no telling what n singet
| cat Will do. The present writer knew
Gloucester boy So weak in body ant
so cffeminnte in disposition that hi,
brothers. who were Seamen. used Il
speak of him as our poor little
Davie At the beginning Of the Owl
War. Davip enlisted In the navy. and
being Il high school graduate, was
made petty officer
one day n fire broke ont Oh the vcs-
sci near the magazine, Davie. seeing
that the men and officers hcsitatpd tC
take the pipe of the hose down into
the smoky betwceu-decks. Snatched IL.
JGmped down and held 1t against tho
fire until the water had quenchcd the
fire. Then he fell down. Seuseicss.
overcom" by tn" heat and smoke.
Da,ic was again promoted. ana had
10 listen to the commanders prnise
uttered from the quarterback. the
sailors and officers standing at atten-
ton. DaVip almost tainted again.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12

seemed dried pumpkin. mixed with
leaves, and in scorn of Uncle Sam
began TO pelt each other with the
pieces. Desiccated potatoes dealt out
by the tablespoonful they threw away
in contempt After the skirmlsh some
gathering up the pieces of dried vege-
tables and in an hour the NEST APP
petizing Odor came from their fire.
When the boys saw what fine soup the
scOrned vegetables made they We're
disgusted Then the steamboat cooks
came upon the scene aud taught the
men of our company not only how to
make delicious soup, but how to uti-
li2e every ration issued by the govern
ment.
When -four was issued instead Of
crackers. or corn meal was the only
available hreadstuff. the men were
Taught how To bake dough on hot
stones or ia ashes. or in the canteen
halves. Some of the men in our com
pany could make capital biscuit
saw the judge of the reunion making
biscuit on one occasion ut = O'Clock
in the morning Ii was on BuerS
march northward after Bragg. ia 1862.
and one night after forced march
Of twelve hours -four was issued to the
tired and dishearteued men. with the
Information that they must he ready to
move at / o'clock. The boys lifted
up their voices and swore steadily and
vociferouSly for half an hour.
Then the Judge looked up the end
gate Of Wagon. washed ii and scrap
al il, rolled up his sleeves, and went
Ia work He mixed and kneaded for
the company. appointing half a dozen
mon as bakers and as the buglcs sound
Teveille at / o'clock the men crowded
we'll baked biscuits or hoe cakes into
their havcrsacks, and the Judge rolled
down his sleeves. took up his rifle. and
fell into line. not having had wink
Of sleep. | saw him that day sound
| asleep in line Of battle near Cave city
while the enemy was hGmbarding us
with shot and shell. Chicago Inter
| Ocean.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12
OH the Joints of Your umbre,,,

\ former pcddler now rich inSur-
ance man, stood In II sheltered corner
during II big storm and watched the
umbrellas 70 10 pieces as the wind hit
them full force Probably all those
umbrellas are wrecks because of the
lack OF d little OIL" he said That's
a trick ! learned as pcddler. An
umbrella il primarily thing of joints.
and to keep II IN good condition the
joints should be- oiled, ! found that
nearly all umbrellas break ia the jnly-ts
first aud why shouldn't theyr The
joints are never oiled. and YET are *.
pected TO respond easily to sudden
opening. TO get the best nse out OF an
umbrella the joints should be oiled
first with coal oil or Kerosene. to clean
off the rest, and then with lubrlcat.
ing oil to make them work easily Thus
treated an umbrellas framework will
last indefinitely. Wilkesbarre Lead
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12
CHAPTER II.
-THE LOcKED EArEs-

&nabresct gstin breathed a sigh of relief
IS he dropped "a packet into the pillar
box. Then he turned and retraced has
steps along the path that led to lmery
! Dene.
He'masra young and Using author, and
the packet had contained the final, cor
Irectel proofs of his latest novel of which
he and ais publishers had great hores.
! lately he had been working rather too
hs1'd aaDd his medical adviser having sent
him into The wilds of IDevonshire for "a
complete Iest, he had chosen the quiet
and picturesque little village of Irery
Dene for his months soiourn away from
the InaGding crowd. and here he had
taken lodgings in one of the creeper coy
cred cottages that nestled at the base Of
the hills. He was quite content. lie
liked the country and the solitude. and
during the long daily walks which ne
took regularly he was able to think ont
iilany n plot for future use.
AH8hpose 0stin had just attained his
24th birthday. He bad been AN orphan
for wany wears. and had long sine
learned tic light tho battle of life alone.
But he ii -said MS talents had made the
fight tairly easy for him, and he was
already recognized rs one Of England's
brightest stars.
In appearance lac was extremely hand
some, but. above all there was the stamp
OF intelleGtuality on his face to put the
finishing touch to his charm.
Moreover he possessed the magical gift
Of personal magnetism. and so strong
was it that he made numerous friends
wherever be went His landlady adored
him. and never was lodger more care
fully atten8ed to than Ambrose at Imery
Dene
Directly ~ appeaBed in sight now, Mrs
Pvrnne hurried out with the tea things
on to the little piece Of lawn beneath her
ono big tree. so that the meal was ready
for him as he entered the garden.
Ambrose SAT- down b. the rustic table
and began to zip his tea. with a feenng
of general satisfaction j he day was ex-
quisitely fine, &nd the air was full of the
scent OF the roses that climbed over the
roof of the cottage behind him. In front
If MIN the view was beautiful. In he
foreground, few PAGES from the gate.
a stream ran merrIly over rocky way
along the valley its waters sparkling
IN the brilliant sun: tben. across the
stream, beyond stone wall stretched
out the wooded grounds OF Fieldholme
park, where through the trees q glimpse
of the great white hollss itself could be
seen; and. further on, a billy landscape
lent a charming background against a
perfectly clear blue sky
For days Ambrose had sat in the gar
der and looked at this same view with
an 1nabating interest. for ne had heard
stories about the great white house
which strongly appealed to his imsgina
ton, and which had filled him with
strong desire 10 get to the other side of
those dark and forbidding walls
VIII you have sonse more strawber-
ries:r asked Mrs. Pyrnne, coming out
with a heaped-up plate
Ambrose was awakened from his medi-
tations.
Thanks. daresay I can manage
them"
"Are yon not very well today, sir >"
inquired the gcSd woman, noting some
irritation in his tone.
Perfectly" he answered, smiling; but
the truth is I'm dying Of curiosity. 1t
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12
ON THE PARIS CHANGE.
A Place Among the Seventy Costs About
Three Million Francs.

II may be said that a seat among the
Seventy tthey call il charger costs about
3OOo,O0O francs $500. 00Ol or sometimes
ZoOO.UoO. and charge earns from = 10
10 per cent. met a year. so that the an
nual pRotits are fnem $50, 900 TO 500. 600
or more IN exceptional years. But these
are usually divided among several assoc
GATES, for it rarely happens that an agent
Is the sole owner Of his seat More often
be has paid FOR only half Of it. or third
OF II, and has three or four silent mart
ners who Own the rest and who NAV
again have sub-partners. 50 that you will
near or person owning an eighth or a
sixteenth of seat, or even a thirty-sec-
end. these helRg simple Investments that
Bourse.
AZ 20 procuring charge, the thing
has bone of the Stock exchange Simuiici-
~. where the main requirement for get
ting seat is 10 be able 10 nav for II
Here candidate must be n Frenchman
and al least - years old. He must have
served f0nr years in certain forms of busi-
ness. He must be personally acceptable
TO tile agent from whom he would pur-
chase the seat, and often 10 his family.
including the iBdies. He mnst he nasseJ
upon by the Seventy with formal voting.
as II he were joining some select club.
which he is. There must be no stain
on ms business record, and no sur on
his personal character. A candidate was
rejected recently for bad habits. and an
other for no fault OF his own. but he
cause his brother had been concerned 10
questionable traasactions. With all this
favoraby settled, there is still needed file
approval Of the minister Of finances and
the sanction Of the President. This makes
it clear enough why many OF the ablest
dealers ON the bourse have not been mem
bers of the parQuette. but Of the couIisse
They could not get into the parauetfe.--
Cleveland Moffett's The Paris Bourses
in The Century.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12
BADLY psh.

Never mind. old fellow. said his
friend, consolingly. keep stiff upper
lip and you'Il come out all right.
Cant" replied the other; my wife
has an idea that starch foods are In
dlgestihIe. She never allows me Ia
eat anything OF the kind r--Detroit
Free Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12
crn.1 rhru.t.

Tragedian Some people are 50 care
less. Now. Won never hear of me
catching cold by leaving the car win.
dow up
Soubrette with eoidj-I guess moi.
Box cars don't have windows.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12

The sea II said 10 be gradually eating
away the French coast, having within 40
last five years swallowed up no less than
400 acres.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12

France produces more than twice az
many potatoes as the United States The
average price q bushel Is 49, cents.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-12

The population of Russia, 10000.
600. y Increasing 10000 annually.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-13
KIRKwOOD.

Mrs. Ashley Cabeil Is in Memphis,
Tenn, whittier she was called by the Ill
ness OF her mother.
Mrs. Alfred Franklin Smith OF Lexing-
ton, Mo-, has been visiting Kirkwood
friends this week.
Miss Mary Smith of st. Louis has been
the guest of her friend. Miss Jeanette
Heimbuecher. at her home. The Maple.
Mrs. John s. Collins is entertaining her
sister. Mrs. Merriam, Of Washington,
D. c.
Mrs. Samuel E.. Sneed has issued invi-
Miss Mary Crosby sneed. to Albert .1o-
seph Davis. The ceremony will be per
formed Tuesday evening. November 90, at
s O'Clock, at the First Presbyterian
Church. In the bridal party, will be. Miss
be. maid of honor: Miss Sara Abraham
and Miss Carrilu Wilde, bridesmaids, and
Mildred Smith, daughter OF the Reverend
and Mrs Howard Smith. flower girl; The
Walter Mitchell. Arthur Worthineton.
Gilbert De Foe and Mr.. Breen Of st. Louis
will be best man.
Mrs. James J.. Anderson of Tacoma,
Wash, departed Thursday morning for
her sister Mrs. Hector D. Mclean.
The Teachers Association of st. Louis
County will hold a convention at the High
School on December s. 9 and 10.
SON, Walter. who have been visiting Mrs.
John H. Heimbuecher and Mrs. Frank W.
Suck, have returned to their home in Pitts
burg.
Church Will give q bazaar and social in the
parlors of the church on December / from
4 until 10 O'Clock.
Miss Kate Cook and Miss Mary Camp
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-13
ST, no.

Miss Martha Radell has returned from .
visit to friends in st Peters.
Mis-, Gene McDcarmon OF st. Louis wa
here Sunday visiting Miss Theodore Nc
Dearmon.
Misses Fay and Clara Curdy of Alton,
H., are guests Of Miss Alma Meyer.
Miss Richard Overall of Coleman. Tex.
was here Sunday visiting Mrs Julia
Stonebraker.
Mrs. William l. ouey has returned to
her home in Wenlzyllle after having spent
a few days with her friend, Mrs. Martin
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Thro entertained
Mr.. and Mira Elmer Collins Of st. Louis
Sunday.
Mrs. Gerling.
Mrs. Benjamin Williams and two little
daughters have returned TO their home at
Flat River, Mo-, after a visit to her SIS
ter, Mrs. Charles E.. Meyer.
Mrs. Walter Burch entertained the La
dies Aid Society of the Fifth Street Meth
odist Church Friday afternoon:
Miss Pearl Beldinr entertained the young
people OF the Christian Endeavor Society
Of the First Presbyterian Church Thurs
day evening at her home on West Clay
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Angcrt. Doctor and
Mrs. Omar Morgner. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Rauch and Mr.. and Mrs. Alph Aymord
were among the visitor in St Louis
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gross and son
went to Ferguson Thursday to attend the
marriage Of George Jordan and Miss Ollie
Ayres. at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Blackburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Pritchett arrived
Friday evening from Fort Worth, Tex. to
visit Mrs. Pritchett's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John AngeTt.
The ST. Charles friends OF Theodore Sal
veter nave been informed that he Will be
married to Miss Mamie Snider at Oma-
ha, Neb.. on November g.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-13
LIEUTENANT KlRKMAN
REDUCED IN RANK.
Army Officer Found Guilty of Cor.
duet PreJudicinl to Military
Discipline.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. NoT. i2-The Judge Advo-
cate General of the Army has received the
record of the cast of First Lieutenant
Hugh Kirkm2n, Eighth Cavalry. who was
tried by cowt-martial in the Department
OF Texas ON the charges az conduct unbe-
coming an officer and a gentleman, and
of conduct to the prejudice OF good order
and military discipline.
The specifications alleged that the ac-
cused. while III charge OF the post .x-
change AZ Fort Sill. Oh. made false en-
tries as to the amount OF moneys depos-
tied. with intent to deceive and also tnat
he mad appropriated 10 his own use $40
of the posts funds.
The court found the accused guilty. eS-
ccpt the words false. was known by him,
the said Lieutenant KirkInaD. to be false,
q shortage in his accounts as post ex-
change OFFICER. and TO deceive the officer
relieving him." substituting therefor the
words incorrect. and was made through
negligence and careiessness without q
proper investigation of his accounts at
the bank
The finding OF the court on charge one
was mot guilty. but guilty of conduct to
the prejudice OF good order and military
discipline in violation of the Fifty-second
Article of War.
he was found guilty of the second
charge and sentenced 20 be reduced in
rank so tina his name shall appear at the
foot of the list OF First Leutenants c.
cavalry. The sentence was approved by
the General commanding the Department.
OF Texas.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-13
ALTON. ILL.

Miss Wiihelmina Trenchery entertained
the Woman's Council Friday afternoon.
The life and works of Sir Walter Scott
was the topic for discussion. Papers were
read by Mines. A. X. Root and Mary
Quar:on and Miss Anna Nlsbett.
Miss Estelle Bailey has returned to Peru
Ind. after visiting Mrs. ran Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shaw have re-
turned to Milford. Neb.. after visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Rain In North Alton.
Mrs. diva Ruyle and daughter, limo
Ruyle. have returned to Medora, after yis-
ting relatives in Upper Alton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.. Hetzler nave re-
turned to. Chicago. after being the guests
of Mr.. n Mrs. Frank Gent of Brown
Mrs. Mary Hobson of Thomasyii,e is
the guest Of Mrs. Ralph Sharon at her
home in Upper Alton.
Mrs. Clara Belmont Of Louisiana. No.,
Is a visitor in Upper Alton.
Mrs. ]. ". Hotei Of Denver, Colo, is a
visitor in Upper Alton.
Nh. and Mrs. John Delaney are enter
taing Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Wharton of Chi
a
Mrs. George Long visited In St. Loui.
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Turner OF Taylorville
are visitors in Alton.
Mrs. John Feuid is entertaining Miss
Anna Grant of Staunton. Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. McGuan entertained
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew McGuan Of Detroit,
Mich, last week,
Mrs. N. A. Hamilton is visiting Mrs. NJ.
b: Chandler In Ashley. Ill.
Miss Stella Hoppe visited In Beilevtl@
last week
Mrs. e. C. Mack is entertaining Mines.
James Burke and John Creighton of Bowl
ing Green. Mo.
Mrs. William al has returned from a
weeks visit IN P~ittsDurg. Pa.
Mrs. Harriet Kirkpatrick and daughter.
Miss Bessie kirkpatrick. visited in st
Louis last week.
Mrs. NJ. r. Cousins departed Wednesday
Mrs. John Edgar of Barberton, O.. is Wis
iting relatives in Alton.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Porter are entertain.
Ing Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Henderson OF
Mr.. and MIS-. Charles T,abus are visit
ing IN st. Louis.
Mrs. II. r. Phinney is entertaining Mrs.
Anna E Bun of Newark. y. j.
Mis-; Wayne Clifford departed Wednes-
day for a fortright's visit in Evansville,
Mrs. Ellen Miller is visiting relatives in
Mr.. and Mrs. George Walter are enter
tanning Mrs. E. E. Saith of Winchester.
Mrs. Charles Gray has returned to
Bridgeport. Conn. after visiting Mrs.
Charies Holden.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Campbell have re-
TUNED to Cincinnati. O.. after a fort
nights visit i'll Upper Alton.
Mrs. l.. V. Rutherford is entertaining
Mrs. Joseph Gilbert OF Dallas. Tex.
Mrs. H. p. Rodgers is visiting in Mari
ana. Ark.
Mrs. T. W. Burgess is entertaining Mrs.
c. F. Springer OF Animosa. Ia.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Hyland have re-
turned to Chicago, after visiting relatives
in Alton.
Miss Kate Morris is visiting in Quincy.
Ill.
Mrs. W. ]. Sewall Of Carthage. No, is
visiting Mrs. S. 3. Tasgart in Upper Al
ton.
Mrs. John Russell is visiting relatives
In Pontiac. Ill,
Mrs. O. G. Morris is entertaining the
Misses Ada and Florence Martin OF Chi
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-13
TO PRODUCE A NEW
TRANSLATION OF KING LEAR.

SPECIAL BY CABLE re THE ST. LOUIS RE-.
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK
Paris. Nov. 12.-(Copyrisht. 19ei)-M.
Antoine is still engaged in preparing to
produce, Z his thaater. a new transla-
ton OF King Lear" by 81. Pierre Lotto
and N. Stedel.
The piece will be introduced without
cuts. in twenty or twenty-scven scenes,
necess Eating fifteen sets OF scenery. VI.
Antoine thinks the system OF darkening
the stage to effect mechanical changes Of
scenery n gorgeous scenery effects
adopted in LONDON theaters Is more suited
to pantomine and quite out of place in
classical. drama. He does not. therefore.
purpose to use the darkenfng SYSTEM and
has surmounted the difficulty by an n
genius arrangement which will not neces-
state q continual lowering OF the cur
tain nor interfere with the continued ac-
ton Of the play. The contrivance con-
q SITS Of an original kind OF back curtain,
the invention of Chevalier Won Possart,
the Inspector General OF the Royal Thea
tiers at Munich.