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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
STAFFORD
P S. Of A Lodge Organized Mine Turning Out
Good ors-other Notes and Personals
Stafford c. H., Va, June 9th.

stafford {. H., Va, June 9th.
Rev. Mr.. FeitDer lecture1 here last nivht
in favor of The Patriotic SONS of
America and organized a lodge. His
lecture was Illustrated by many stere-
opticon VIE VS.. and was well received
Hon: Z. OConOr Goodrich paid the
Court House visit this week on legal
business, aud left the same evening for
Garrisonville, where amidst its classic
shades he could bid dull care be gone FOR
brief period.
Jas Grlnnsge, the mail carrier on route
70 otanor Store, was taken seriously III
with hemorrhoge. near Garrisonville
and had to abandon bis trip. He Is still
seriously 'll
Mr. Z 5. Talmage. the mail carrier on
Coalisy route, who was taken serl,ps
~ III some time ago. Is now in the hos
pital in the Burg"
Sheriff. rel. Moncure has been compelsd
TO visit Crows Nest "a trio OF times
TINS week, serving process His state
hehts about the flies, wildness of the
country and the Inhabitants thereof. the
most OF whom Were engaged In gather
ing raspberries. aud the intense heat Of
that section, TO say nothing Of the mos.
quitoes, called gallenippers, can hardl,
be given credence
Dr: X j. Payne passed here yesterday
on bis way To attend the Masonic Lodge
In fredericksburg the same night.
MI Harold Lowry, sOn Of Hon NJ N
Lowry, il sick with fever at his f.th.i :
home at Brooke. IL Il hoped by hi,
many friends that the attack will be
SLIGHT.
Oae oil our respectable colored citizen.
sent his. wife To the store recently Il
nnrPhnca m
capsules were purchased, duly takei, fnr
some time; lac complained they ali lin
no good. when upon examination n
A" as dist overed they We're empty.
Miss birdie Dent, accompanied hy he
friend, MiSs Armstrong, has been victims
friends here for the last few DAYS.
Miss Mary English, who has been atnv
Ing some time in A Alexandria, has return
ed home
Miss Lucy Waller NJ rton. " ho has h .ei
visiting the family OF Clerk Br,nn. ba
returned To her home in Washington.
sMr. W. Morton. of Washington. hR
leased the Jordan sulphur Springs 10
tne season.
Mrs. Caroline 5. Berrey accompanied b,
Misses Lillian and Coo. left today 10
Soakiey to visit the family OF MIR. J. |.
Berrey.
Mr.. arthur Moore, commissioner q
revenue, paid the Clerks Office a visi
yesterday.
Not being quarterly term, nothin,
but criminal ana chancery business vii
engage the courts attention at the Jul,
term, July 18th.
Mr.. J. l.. Neil, president Of the AustiI
Run Mining Co, has returned to Stafior,
from his home I'm Philadelphia. Tn
mine Il being worked and your CORES
pondent has been informed the ore Oh
tained Is of better quality and In large
quantity than ever before.
| Scrihbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
FOR MEMORIAL TEMPLE
Masons Of Honolulu Send Subscription 10 Aid b,
Honoriag Washington.

The appeals sent out by the Masonic
Lodge of this city for subscriptions to
the fund for building the Washington
Memorial Temple are meeting with cor
dial and liberal responses.
Mr.. Clearance K. Howard, Worshipiul
Master, received on Saturday the follow
ing letter from Honolulu, which will be
read with interest:
Hall OF Hawaiian Lodge No. 21.
+. K A. NJ.
Honolulu, It. H., June 18th, 1908.
Mr.. Clearance r. Howard, W. NJ, Freder-
icksburg, Lodge No 4, A. f. K A. NJ.
Dear Sir:-By direction of Hawaiian
Lodge No. 21, +. 4 A NJ, OF Honolulu.
Hawaii, | am enclosing herewith ex-
change for the sum OF $2J 90, the same
to go to your subscription fund for the
erection OF a Masonic Memorial Temple
to the memory OF George Washington.
and with 1t goes the sineerest wish OF
every member OF our Lodge, yes, OF every
Mason In Hawaii, the mother o! Masonry
In the Pacific, and the youngest territory
OF the nation whose cornerstone George
Washington laid-tbat an object so no.
bic IN its conception may find no difficult
ty in its completion.
Respectfully and iraternally you're,
Frank h. Tompson, W. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

At regular meeting OF Stonewall
Council No. II, Jr. .. u. 4. NJ, Friday
night, the following officers were elected
Tor the term commencing July 1st:
K. l.. Williams. c.; Frank Cavill, V. C.:
&. F. Whitner, II 5; + c. Allison, A. l..
) c. c, johnson, F. S; J. W. Baker,
T.; J. +. McCalley. W ; NJ. c. Wenger,
c. +. Satterwhite, /. SD.
Bibb, o. :; +. C.. Bell, Trustee; X. l..
Williams. Representative; T. G. Bell, Alt.
Representative.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
THE HISTORICAL INDIAN
OPERA P0WHATAh

Arrangements are going forward look
Ing to a production OF the popular, his
toricai Indian Opera, by local talent, IN
der the auspices OF the Rebecca Lodge OF
this city.
There will be a chorus OF young ladies'
and gentlemen, misses. little girls and
boys. In all about 90 PERSONS IN costume.
Powheten Is TO be given about 13th-14th
of July, In the Opera House, with special
scenery and electrical effects.
Mr.. Albert Baker has arrived from
New York and viii have charge Of the
training OF the Indian dances, drills,
singing, acting, ETC., and will appear ia
the opera as Capt. John Smith, OF his
toric fame.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds Of North Carolina
~nd Virginia Lumber. dressed aud
sndressed, Shingles, Lathe. Sash.
Doors, aud Blinds. Lime. Cement,
talcino Plaster, PHster.rg Hair.
Buiidinc and Paving Brick. Tin aud
Iron Roofing Cut aud Wire Nails. all
Sinds X ady-6iNed Paints and Dry
t,aint. I-inseed OH. Turpeut Dryer
FRrnish sud Lewis's white lead,
rant Brushes of ali kinds. WinuOw
6iass and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
tnpcr and fine Brick
Keep large stock % Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. r. d. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Acorn Lodge No. pol. !. O. o F.. held
a lodge Of sorrow IN memoriam to the
dead brethren who have passed away in
the year at its lodge room Sunday eve.
ming at O'Clock. The services were sol
emn and deeply impressive. Addresses
W re- made by Judge j. 4. Goodrich.
Commemorative Attorney g. K. Swift
aud DR.. J f. Thompson. A large num-
Der of members Of the order were pres
fut
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
HENRY DEANe DEAD
He was a Well Known cOlOrsd Citizen.

Henry Deane, the well known colored
liveryman, died at his home on George
st Monday morning, after a protracted
illness OF drOpsy Of the heart lie was an
active. hustliug, colored citizen and had
accumulated considerable property.
Deane was born in Powhatan county
and was owned by Judge Finch He was
a servant of Gen. Forest, the Confederate
cavalry leader in the Southwest during
the war of 1S6l-65, and after the war
was with him In the railroad construc-
tion business. lie came here in 1865 and
was porter for James II. Bradley 4 Son,
later for Willis X Crismond. be then
took up the livery business, which he
has followed since. He leaves his wife
and seven children. Funeral services will!
be announced later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
ROBBED WHILE ASLEEP

Nc. J. l.. Carter, Of Spotsy lvanin coun-
", reported at police headquarters Sat
urdav morning that ha had been relieved
OF S21 Friday night. check for Sis
given 10y W II. Sheltz. ON Richmond
bank, and 500 IN notes lie stated that
he retired about ID O'Clock Friday night
at Harris Wagonlard.in company with
three other men, and when he aWoke Sat.
urday morning his shot bag was empty
Someone had taken il out 81 his pocket.
secured the contents and placed It back
ia his pocket
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
THE SUMMER INSTITUTE

The State Summer Institute will be
formally opened Tuesday night by exer-
cises at the courthouse. There win be
an address by DR.. Bruce X. Payne, OF the
University OF Virginia. The public is IN
vited
Tuesday morning the work OF the IN
stitute will begin at nine O'Clock. The
teachers are arriving and registering.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
FOR POLICE JUSTICE

To the voters of the city OF Frederieks-
burg
! take this means to announce that
am a candidate for the office OF Police
Justice of the city of fredericksburg at
the election to be held on Tuesday, the
Ord day of November, zoos. II the
voters of the city of Fredericksburg see
fit to elect me to this office It will be my
to administer the law fairly
and impartially to the best of my ability.
VIM. X. Goodrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
The BIGGEST ERROR

After the ball game was over Frida,
"A fredericksburg rooter said To IA Rich
mond visitor:
IN fellows made several errors"
e. replied the Richmonder. but
the biggest error We ma ie was To tack le
your team. Your boys play sure enough
ball"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
CITY MISSION BENEFIT

Through the kindness OF Mr.. johnson,
OF the skating rink. the ladies OF the City
Mission win give an entertainment at
the rink on Friday evening, July 3, 1908.
1t is desired to make this the notable
evening OF the season and the ladies hope
the friends OF the Mission will all remem-
Der the date, as their treasury Is IN a de-
pleted condition with all their summer
work to be provided for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
Mr.. B. S. HERND0N

Among the clerks ia the postolice at
Portsmouth, Va, whose salaries have
been increased was Mr.. b. S. Herndon,
formerly OF this city, who was raised
from 81 100 to 81 200 per annum. Mr..
III. Is one Of the most efficient members
OF the office force, being one of the only
two clerk who Yves advanced to the
limit. 81 300.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
NOT CONFIRMED
RumOred That Montague May
Stump for Taft.

Is7'U-IIVHu, a, 7 lne
Hon. Andrew J Montague. who IL re-
ported 20 be contemplating aud getting
ready To announce his change Of politi-
cal iaith and intention to stump the
state OF Virginia for Taft, Is out Of the
city today engaged In an important law
case. He cannot bee reached. The re-
port Is In general circulation here. but
cannot he confirmed. x. Lynch Nonta-
que, brother to the former governor
asked about the matter. said he Ind
heard II Toe the first time yesterday. but
he could not deny the report. because BE-
had never heard his brother express him
sell. However. ne said he did not beliey.
there was anything I'm the reDort
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
A HANDSOME MONUMENT

Mrs. II. c. Perry has erected hand
som monument In memory OF her late
husband. Mr.. Robert C.. Perry This Is
one OF the newest and prettiest designs
in the City Cemetery. The work was
done 10y Messrs Sullivan and Compton.
This firm has recently opened business
and are using Taylor's granite, known
as the Battlefield Blue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
BEAUTIFUL TOMATOES

Capt. NJ. h. Rowe had on exhibit at his
store Saturday some beautiful tomatoes.
the product OF the garden at Capt. r. C
Nance's beautiful estate "Mannsfeld
Hall" Capt. V. has had ripe tomatoes
OF his own growing for the past two
weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
NO SITE YET
State Board Declined 10 Ralify
Selection Made.

The state Board q! Education in ses-
sion In Richmond Saturday declined 10
ratiiy the action of the Board of Visitors
the selection a. site there for the
normal. ind the entire question will
be taken up again by the Board Of Visit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
NEW STORE
{. N. Curtis to Open on Commerce st.

Mr.. +. M. Curtis has rented the store on
Commerce st. owned by Capt. T. Nc
Cracker and formerly occupied by the
Boston Variety Store. Mr.. Curtis will
conduct a business similar to the Boston
Variety Store, of which Mr.. Curtis was
at one time manager. A new front will
be put In the building at once, aud it will
be equipped with all modern improve
ments
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
HAMPTON SELECTED

The state Board Of Education award
ed the agricultural school for the First
Congressional District to the town OF
Hampton. The other schools. including
the normal branches for the high schools.
We're referred to a committee for report
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
Msssrs. C. oconoT eOolIIck and A. W Embrey
to Take Charge Of Hfsks Of Nsvin & Co.

Ga BIN in equity, filed for the purpose
10y Attorney G. O'ConOr Goolrick against
A. NJ. Nevin Co, a lumber firm, dO'nu
business near Brooke, IN Stafford coun-
~, Judge J. T. Mason appointed Msssrs
G. OConor Goodrich and A. W. Embrey
receivers for the firm and directed them
after giving bond OF $1,000, to take
charge OF all the property of Nevin 4
Co, consisting Of lumber, sawmils. etc
The bill alleges that the firm Is insolvent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
GASOLINE ENGINES SAVE LABOR

On account OF the scarcity OF laborers
you are perhaps going Co buy Gasoline
Engine, the greatest OF oil labor savers.
But don't experiment. Buy PAIR
BANKS-MORSE." Agents Wanted.
Write for Catalogue.
A. J. HUFF. Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
CASE SET FOR TRIAL

Geo. +. James. charged under an In
dictment with maintaining "a nuisance.
was called In the Corporation Court Sat
urday and on motion OF his attorney.
Frederick W. Coleman. the ease was set
for trial Friday at 10 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
NEW WHEAT

Messrs. C. T. Purks and j. B. Newton.
OF King George, sold their crops OF new
wheat OF $50 bushels to Germania Mills
at Sic at Arnold's wharf on Rappahan-
mock river. This Is first sale OF new
wheat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
RACE At RINK
The Smith Boys Were first and Second.

An amusing race OF half mile took
place at the rink Friday night before a
large crowd between the nine skate boya.
They were Benz. Bowering, Jim Smith.
Fred Brown, Clinton CoIbert, j ack White,
Punk Hicks. John Long, Geo. Gouldman
and Geo. Smith. For several laps the
race was close between Jim Smith and
Geo. Gouldman until Gouldman lost one
OF his skates, when Smith came away
and won with ease. Geo. Smith was
second. 'he winner was presented with
a pair OF 81 end the second boy wish
81. Mr.. ID. Quinton was time
keeper and FloC- Eager Brooks
starter and Judge. Time. 5Qf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
NOT ACCEPTED
DR.. Dew Requested To Fill Out his
Term.

Tue Board of Education declined to az.
cept the resignation of DR.. T. ". DIV.
super!ntendent Of schools for Spot-,l-
yania county. and reques ted him 10
serve the remainder of his term
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AID PIEDMONT pAIgall

come hons ~ fredericksh ~lst r "a A.
Z X ana Maryland Deiawar. snd If-.-tnfa b..
Chesapeake Ohio r. ~
The oaly Hue - The Caaucou.rtsfIi- and Nil
isroesa B0tsiefeids
haasern standard Time. Daily sKcr. undav
'" n. nc BANDS. Csn .nsr.r
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
FOR RENT.

That large Brick Store and Warehouse
on Main street, IN Orange, at present &C
eupied by d. l.. Curry. Possession given
August %. 1908. Apply to Morton &
Shackelford, or Citizens National Bank.
Orange, Va. lje23-Im
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
MANSFIELD FARM

Large White Yorkshire Pigs for sale
just weaned. The most prolific breed.
Only few left. $40 pair. Apply
Champ &. COrbin, Manager.
sj27-lw j3O1w.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
GARDEN PARTY

The A. p. V. A. wifi hold garden
party on the yard Of the Mary Washing
ton House on Thursday, July =, FOR the
benefit OF the repairs on Rising Sun
Tavern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
PROPOSED EXCURSION

Mr.. W. l.. Brannan's Bible Glass. OF
the Methodist Sunday School, contem-
plates running an excursion to Luna
Park on or about July %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
SKATING RINK PARTY

= Mrs W. l.. Brannan and Miss Alice G.
Cole have sent out Invitations for
skating party at the rink Tuesday after
noon, June 30, from to $50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
Welded IN WASHINGTON

Mr.. VIM. A. Franklin, OF Coakley, Va.
and Miss Lena Il. Dishman, OF Colonial
Beach, were married in Washington Fri
day by Rev. j. b. Mclaughlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
WALLACE LIBRARY

The large, handsome pillars have
been placed in position on the portieo OF
the Wallace Library, which gives It an
attractive, colonial appearance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30
- edmond. FREDERICKSBURG
x AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.

* AMI tOAVMAl kAllsEl All.
~ Schedule effective April II. 1905.
Leave fredericksburg. Northwar,i.
6;25 a. m. week DAYS. local: 500 a m
daily; lO:29 a m. daily. local: 1859 a.
m. daily; l:2S y. ma. week DAYS: G.3O ~
m. week days, local. 7:lG o. IA. SUNDAYS
oply, local; 500 2. m. daily: 1000 y. n.
daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark.
90" a IN. daily. A. g. l.. train. Col a
m. week days, local: SOS a. m Srnaa,s
only. local, 1886 a. m. daily \ A l.
TRAIN; l2;i9 p. m. week days. local: 500
pm. DAILY, A. G.. l.. train: 6.fS u. m.
Haiiy' local; f.1i p. m. daily, :. A. l..
Local rom Washington arrives HOO
n. nm. week days
teed.
W. 2. Taylor, Traffic Manausr.
L. &. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-30

Send your JOB printing to The Free
Lance. Prompt service end low prices.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-06

mes domina una precision y orden
completes.
La Illumination de Ia escenasdispo-
ne de z 900 lamparas reguladas por
IN iuego de organo graduado situa-
do en- IN gabinete donde dos cleo
tricistas, que no ven la escena, siguen
las indicaciones del director. De es-
te gabite depende tambien la ilumi
nacion de la sala y el juego de los
dos telones de hierro Y de paf1o.
La cafda del tel6n en- los dramas
wagnerianos colabora de IN modo
importante en- la acci6n. Asi es pre-
ciso que cafga "prestfssmo' al final
del primer acto de La Walkyria,
mientras sc cierra con serena lenti-
tud en- la muerte de Isolda y 81 10
tela no cae "justo' sobre el Ultima
acorde del acto segundo de Los
Maestros Cantores, el final del acto.
fracasa.
Algo habria que decir tambiGn So
bre el sistema ingenioso inaugurado
pr Klein para similar el brillo del
reldnpago, v el esta liar del trueno:
sobre todo, esta impression del trueno.
con curiosos efectos de "diminuendo"
es de prodigiosa realidad en- el final
del "Oro del Rim.
Pero hay que terminar el Prinz-
Regenten-Theater, fu6 proyectado
en- 1898. $50 tonelades Dc hierro Y
248 de acero entraron en su construc-
ci6n. Caben Ell q 1,Io6 espectado-
res.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-06

senor Skimpole2 {Existen no existeno
-Por vida mia-exclam6 este con una
sonrisa ingenua sin turbarse que no 81 10
que quereis decir que no tengO la menor idea
dc ESQ que lamais principles, que ignore don
dc $ encuentran Y que no sc qui6n los po9ee.
III vos los teneis Y es C0Sa que da apetitO
buen humor. me allegro 0s telicitO. En- cuan-
TO d MI no conozc0. NADIA de ESQ, Y eSt0y sanO
robusto por 10 tanto, os digO que 10 mas
acertado 60 ir d conner.
Esperaha ss.rmpre veT terminar estos did-
sooos. due Sc renovaban con frecuenc'7
alguna vioenta expression a. a1estro huesped
10 cual hubiera sucedido en- cualQuiera otra
circumstance, pero tenia su sentimiento tan
protundo de los deberes que impone la hosp-
talidad, y NJ. Jarudyce Sc reia con tanta fran
queza dc los teorias dc M Skimpole, que nun
ca Sc trespasaron los limites de la discussion
ordinaria.
FL candido M Skimpole que hacfa yer
que lgnoraba que andaba por I'm terreno can
dente, principiaba IN dibujo que no acabaha
SC sentaba al piano, tocaba fragmentos de one.
ras cantaba estrofas sueltas de varias roman
zas, blen iba al parque, Sc tendia debaio de
III arbol mlraba al cielo, para cuya ocuna-
paclon, decia, estoy tentado Greer que Sc creo
expresamente In naturaleza, porque es Ia one
mas Sc adapta mi gusto mi caracter"
Las grandes empresas, los esfuerzos pc
nerosos-nos decia sin levantarse del suelo
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-06

casita antes de nuestra lIegada. No la habia-
mos vlsto Ell Ia sombra, entonces Sc hallaba
Ell pie detras de mi sila donde vi su mano al
iado de mi hombro cuando v0lv la cabeza.
los he asustado2-me diio
oh no Y por que habfa de asustarme2
-Creo que tengo el placer de habar con
el seno1 arudyce -afadio dirigiendose i mi
tutor.
-Nuestra memoria me honra mas de 10
que creia, milady.
-Os reconoci el domingo en- la Iglesla.
sento que una discussion puramente local con
vuestro hu6sped, discussion que no ha provoca-
DO sir Leicester, seg1n creo, haze '~'.*.'
,---t4...thv, nor tUud
nezcais aq4;. 80 p0''''''
No ignore las circunstancias que SC opo
men que la aceptemos respondio mi tutor
sonrlendo, : Y os doy las gracias por el pesar
que manifestais.
Lady Dedlock habia dado la mano mi
tutor con una 1ndolenc1a que parecia sere
comun, le habl6 con una voz ipual-
mente indiferente, pero harmoniosa dulce
Era tan graciosa como bella, pense que hu-
biera podido conquistar tolos los corazones ST
hubiese cfeldo que eran d1gnos dc conquistar-
s. ii guarda le trajo una 5ila que coloco en-
la pnerta, donde Sc sento entire nosotras
d ia elegido una carrera el joven por Ell
cual escr1bsteis sir Leicester, que sintio mu-.
cho no poder ser it'll ese ca abaliero2-pregun-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-06
Tn teatrO nlOle|O

para ell de Bayreuth, los que tenlen-
dola no Sc han contentado con este
solo, llenan ahora su espacioso Y ar
tfstico recinto para presenciar las
Tepresentacione wagnerianas, riva-
les de las de Bayreuth.
Hablemos, pues, del Prinz-Regen-
ten-Theater"
FL exterior ofrece gran senc illez:
extenso edihcio, de tono general girls
Verdoso, alzase en- uno de los barrios
nuevos de Munich, pr6ximo 4 las
villas de los famosos pintores
Franzvon Stuck Y Lenbach. "
La fachada presenta como princi-
pal elemento decorative IN portal
con columnes, Y encima, la preten
ciosa inscription: "Al arte aleman .
Cuatro estatuas la coronan; Canto,
M6sica, Comedia Tragedia. e., En-
tremos. 80. Es eeiq2
Seguiremos los pasos de IN perio-
dista belga, que en- e1 pasado Julio
hizo la vista del teatro, cuando esta-
ba adn cerrado, preparandose para la
actual temporada.
Al pronto Sc tiene la sensation de
entrar en- un temple Y no en- TN local
profano. No hey que olvidar que no
hacemos nuestra vista Ell dia de re-
presentation; falta, por tanto Ia ami
anaci6n del p1biico.
Desde Ia entrada dos anchos pasi-
llos laterales os llevan 4 los guarda-
rropas, y de allf, sisuiendo las indi-
caciones de TN suizo colossal, con ma
Jestuoso bast6n Y bicornio, vuestra
localidad respectiva.
Ell guardarropa Sc We ALI simplifi-
cado gracias una disposition senci-
Ilislma: el n1mero de vuestra butaca
es el ndmero Que os corresponds en-
el guardarropa. Asf podeis esperar
tranquilamente el final dc Ia function
SIN estar nervlosos con Ia idea DC co
rrer 4 tomar sjtio en- la ventani1la.
Hay que Or toda Ia obra con perfec-
ta tranquilidad de amino: 10 contra
rio Serla funcsto para la fusion. para
IA "Stimmung como dicen los ale
names.
Persiguiendo esta ecuanimidad de
espiritu Sc ha desterrado del dccora-
do DC la sala todo ornamento extra
no, tod0 10 que pueda distraer des
War Ia atenci6n En- tratandose dc
arte, los ciudadanoS dc Munich. Y
pudl6ramos decir los de t0da A1cma-
MIA, SC ponen Serios: todos compren-
den que el arte es cosa seria deli
cada, Y que le conviencn Ia qravedad
Y la seriedad.
Sc trata de IN teatro modelo: no