Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 12, 1877, Page 12

Tt JHE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, Al UGUST 12, 1877-SIXTEEN PAGES. Ie se a a cut off, and two full, straight widths are m- into the enemy’s country, and, speaking to ong- AMUSEMENTS, The New Play by Sardou at McVicker’s Theatre. Original and’ Acquired De- fects of the Drama. The Production of “Smike” at Hooley’s Theatre. Clara Morris to Be Seen as ‘* Miss Mylton ” This Week. Notes of the Green-Rooms in Europe and America. A Dearth of Music in Chicago---Do- mestic and Foreign Odds and Ends. THE DRAMA. SERAPHINE AT M’VICKER’S. ‘The version of Sardou’s “‘Seraphine,” now in course of representation at McVicker’s Theatre, may be considered first with reference to its original merits, and secondly, with refezence to the merits of the translation. The play, un- questionably, bas a strong dramatic bearing, many tine situations, a brilliant dialogue, and a satirical purpose. The Baroness Seraphine is a creature full ot frenzy, and abounding in emo~ tional capacities; and the character atfords op- portunities for the exercise of the highest mimetic talent. Ita part that Clara Morris or Rose Eytinge might make famous. In saying this, however, it is necessary to have a reserva~ tion. From a literary point of view, the part has no coherence orconsistency. The Laronessis not zealot, bigot, hypocrite, lunatic,orsaint. Her repentance seems attimes to be morbid, and at other times to be. insincere; while her adjust~ ment of human methods by divine standards, avd her project of 2 vicarious atonement, are not permanent but spasmodic. She abandons her intention at last without sufficient reason, and holds it when she has the best reason for abandoning it. ‘She flings herself into the arms of a former lover in order to obtain the means forexpiation, and lies with a facility and a colossal impudence worthy of a better cause. It is well enough tosay that the character of thezcalot is always full of contradictions, but it need notbe full of paradoxes. The Baroness ought to be onething ortheother; ou the whole, she would be more enchanting as s bad, bold womau. If she would agree under this condi- tion of existence to persist in sending her daughter to a convent tor life, she wonid not be more unusual or incomprebensible than she . The contradictions apparent in the character of the Baroness must be treated with some re- spect, because the type is one not known in America. Zealotry flourishes in France, and the admirers of Sardou may well say that he ought to know it when he sees it. Soheought. The complaint against him in the present instance is not that he doesn’t know zealotry, but that he doesn’t represent it in such a way as to give an accurate or symmetrical idea of what he is about. Moreover, the fact that the type is little known in Americamakeits comprehension by our audiences more difficult. It is comparatively easy to traasfer from the stage of one’ country tothat of another any of the simple and grand human passions and emotions. - Rage, envy, hatred, despair. love, surprise, grief, and j are, for the purposes of the dramatic art, the fagie the world over. But temporary and na- tional characteristics ‘require not_ merely an ac- ceptable interpretation by the dramatist, but fome previous education on the part of the aud- tence. The Frenchman, the Italian, or even the Englishman, has almost daily experience of zealotry in its usual manifestations; the Amer- jcan has scarely any, and is not likely togetany, it appears, from M- Sardou. The play advances with skiliful progression ‘until the last act, when it unaccountably weak- ens. The first act arouses a lively interest,which is about satisficd oy the end of the third, and the fourtn remains as on after~lap, more sur- prising for its faintness than for its length. The fourth act is necessary, and it would probably not be objectionable but for the cpisode con- cerning the private histories of Paul, the Abbe, and the ballet-dancers. This episode, if not omitted altogetner, might be disposed of earlier in the action. The dialogui liant, as usual with Sardou, but excessive. The remarkable feature of the modern Freach arama is the dis- position manifested in it to clog action with words, Scareely a work since the time of Seribe has been free from this fault; and it is so no- ticeable in the last plays of Dumas that he has not been able to make them successful out of Paris, where conversation itself is a fine-art and its representation on the stage a public gratifi- cation. ‘Tne work of the translator bas been done. so far as a listener may judge, with admirable care and intelligence. The difficultics of preserving the sparkle and rapid repartee of the dialozue must hare been considerable; and it is no slight credit to say that these difficuities were over- come, Wehave already givea reasons for be~ Jieving that the changing of the motive in the play was a mistake. The Baroness is not made more amiable by becoming less criminal, but she is even more hopelessly muddled 282 ration- albeing. Her faint endeavors at sclf-justifica- tion jibes strangely with her crucl purpose to immure ner daughter ju a conyent for life as un atonement; and her own conduct asa woman isnot explicable by any of the ordinary human processes. Married women do not write passionate, burning letters to Pla- tonic lovers; ther write Platonic letters to that kind, and “passiorate, burning ” letters to a different sort. The Saroness ‘claims that her letters were guilty, while she was not: this is a snbtle distinctios worthy of the Schoolmen, but notte he expected from arepentant French- woman of the nineteenth century. The acting in ‘the play caused some disap- pointment, but it seems to have been hailed with pleasure by many newspapers in the cit! and wesre glad wo give the fact as. ¥ publicity as’ possible. It may be, with the preponderance of newspaper opinjon in favor of the acting, that it is good, and wé advise the people to go to the theatre and judge for them- selves. Iti not prima facie evidence of “malev- olene” that a critic pronounces the acting at MeVicker’s Theatre bad; such freaks of opinion have been knownin the past, and may occur again. Tue Tripuse holds that the acting in “Seraphine” is more frequently bad than not; that Mr. Stanley as the Abbe and Miss Meek as the Baroness have the only parts of importance which are well represented; that Mr. Wheelock plays admirably, but has a part of secondary in- portance: that ‘Miss Geraldine Maye is charm- ing in the lighter passages, but not stron enough for “the emotional scenes, such as the interview of young Seraphine with her mother; that Mr, Hamilton is not pronerly cast as the ddmirat, which part should be as- which has been associated with the character, although, it must be admitted, the contrast be- tween 7ilda and her Jolin in the present repre- sentation, ig sutfictentlyamusing. . rs. Nickleby was scareely grotesque enough, and .ifrs. Sgueers tootainc. © : CLARA MORRIS IN 30188 3ULTON.”” ‘The engagement of Clara Morris will doubt- less be an cyent in local dramatic annals, and it may well be regarded with pleasurable anticipa- tions. Nearly three years have elapsed since Miss Morris appeared here Jast. Her active then made a deep imp! mind, and she was taken into favor at once. Since then she has been able to act only ovca- sionally in the East, and never here, suffering, as she does, from a bodily ailment which threatens the gravest consequences. Her im- personation of iss Multon in New York last season was applauded by large and enthusiastic, audiences, and attracted the attention of the most studious people. In Boston, atterwards, the theatre was filled at cach representation with brilliant audiences, and the notices of the critics were of the most’ flattering description. The version of “ Miss Multon” to be played during the engagement of Miss Morris is not, it should be understood, the one recently presented hero by Ruse Eytinge. The play, as given by Miss, Eytinge, was a literal translation from the French. The Union ion has been much changed, a num-’ rs inserted, and the action differ- For purposes of comparison we ently divided. append the original New York cast and the cast With which the play will be produced to- morrow: ‘New York, 1878. Naurice De Latour. James O'Nel Dr. Oxo |. H. Stoddat M.Reltn. john Darwell Paul De: abel Jeunard, . Mi. Collins Mi There have er of them is important. The public may de- pend on it che play will be put on the stage with fidelity, and every promise the Union’ Square management makes will be fulfilled. LOCAL NOTES. ‘Mr, Palmer, of the Union Square Company, when here, examined an adaptation of “Sido- nie. which he spoke of in terms of the Inghest praise. Cotton’s Opera-House and Museum will open ‘Monday with a play and a.number of variety at- tractions. The intention is to maintain in the future, as in the past, a high standard of excel- Tence at this establishment. John Dillon and company played a snecessful engagement atthe Adelphi last week, the at- traction being ‘The Lancashire Lass.” Miss Jennie Hight was seen for the first time in years personating uth, and gained much favor {rom the audience. This week may be seen at the Adelphi a genuine circus, the stage being fitted up for the occasion. A number of traincd Broncho horses are specially mentioned in tae advertisements. A foolish person named Farman Chadwick Wells has written to the Dramatic News main- taining that the relations between critics and managers should be merely those established in the way of business; that newspapers should blame and praise according to the advertise- ments, and that critics should confine their energies. to reporting the number of persons present at any performance, and the manner in which they conduct themselves. Mr. Furman Chadwick Wells adds that the public does not care what the. critics say, and that “the public and the critics never areece .in their opinions.” It is amazing how differently the same subject appears when viewed from different stand- points. The complaint in Chicago is that the public and the critics do agree in their opinions. NEW YORK NOTES. Sam Piercy is still plaving Badger at Niblo's. Den Thompson is making a success as Joshua Whitcomb at Wood’s Globe Theatre. Clara Morris has engaged with Jolin T. Ford for a week each in Baltimore and Washington. Her terms are $2,000 a week certainty. “Ah Sin” was given at Daly's Jast week, “Poor Jo” at ths Union Square, ** Mazeppa” at the Bowery, and “Baby ” at the Park. Linda Dietz has been engaged at the Union are Theatre for the season as juvenile lady. Mr. Charles Coghlan has also jeft Daly and trausferred his services to the Union Square. Mr. James Lewis was near going with him. “Pink Dominoes” is to be produced attheUnion Square as soon as the necessary arran ents can be completed. ‘Lhe following is the cast en- gaged ior the piece,—“A cast unparalleled,”.the Dramatic News says, ‘for so light a piece”: Charles Greythorne, Mr. Coghlan (late of Daly's); Afr. Tubls, Mr. Stoddart; Sir Percivai Wagg- slaff, C. Stevenson; Jtenry, Mr. Gidders; Brisket, head waiter, Mr.’ Herbert; second waiter; A. Becks; Lady Percival Waggstag, Mrs. Agnes Booth; Sophie Greythorue, Miss Linda Dietz (ate of Daly's); Urs. Tubbs, Mrs. Farren;, Je. becca, Miss Maud Harrison; the Charmer, Miss Wakeman. GENERAL AMERICAN NOTES. Charles Fechter and Mme. Janauschek will appear together for a series of special perform- mances next season. Miss Virginia Buchanan has been engaged by Manager Frank E. Aiken for the Genevieve Rogers Combination. Mr. Thomas A. Hall, familiar to theatre-rocrs as for somé time the manager of New Chi- cago Theatre, has leased the Varicties, of New Orlcans. . The newly-organized Lydia Thompson troupe left Liverpool on Thursday last by the City of Chester, and will probably arrive in New York on or about the 1th. Mr. D. R. Locke (‘Petroleum V. Nasby”) and Mr. Charles F. Richardson, literary editor of the New York Independent, are writing a play to- gether, to be put on the boards the coming season. Misé Mary Anderson, the successfal younr trazediene of Louisville, Ky., will probably go to New York soon. She is studying a character in “Ion,” which was successfully personated by Helen Tree and Auna Cora Mowatt. ‘The Beaumont-and-Fletcher partnership of Harte and ‘Twain, in the new play at tae Fifth Avenue Theatre, was suggested by the well- imown couplet: = Two eouls with but Ab Single thought, ‘Twain-Hurtes thst beat as one. —Naw York ait. Dramatic authorship flourishes at the Hub just now. Mr. Woolf, who has sold “ Poor Jo” 1o Miss Cary, has finished a four-act play. for Miss Genevieve Rogers. Mr. Cheever Goodwin is at work on a new play for Robson and Crane, and Mr. Nat Childs. of the Traveller, who col- Jaborated with him on * Le Petit Corsair,” has written a three-act burlesque on Hiawatua, which is said to be very amusing. The company at De Bar’s Opera-House, St. Louis, this scason, will include the following persons: Jobn W. Norton, A. H. Stuart, Charles Krone, R. C. Grierson, 0.-W. Blake, George 8. Gray, J. D. Merton, Ii. W. Jones, J. H. Schu- ete, J. Gnittin, WW. £. Mitchell, and B. Fa- hey, utility; Miss Florence Cnase, Miss Emma Maddern, Miss Elizabeth Andrews, Miss Hattie Vallee, Alice Nellie B. Bly, Miss Magaie Arling- ton, Ida Blake, Annie Bailey, Miss Maddern, and Emina Bastien. The company at the Olympic will be substantially the same as last scason. The following is the list: J. E. Whiting. L. R- signed to one trained in tae Hine of “‘old- ian” characters; that Mr. Harry Pearson, while odd and grotesque when he ought to be, is also odd and grotesque when he ought not to be; that Mr. Power and Migs Price are unqualifiedly below the standard of tolerableactine; andthat the effect of the whole cast is not pleasing. “SMIKE” ATIOOLEY’S. The attendance at Hooley’s Theatre after Monday night was large, and “Smike” was re- ceivea with applause. The fact that the play was weak in itself was recognized on all sides, but pleasure was derived from the characteriza. tions of persons made famous by Dickens, and the beautiful scenery contributed largely to the illusion. There might be reasonable objection to some of the characters as overdone but for the fact that Dickens himself was often a cari- caturist, The Suawvey of Mr. Leflingwell and the » Fannie Squeers of Miss Sylvester were no more overdone by them than by Dickens. As much may be said ot the Nexman Noggs of Mr. Stod- dart, the S of Mr. Jennings, and the John Brodie of Mr. James. Mr. Parselle as Ralph Nickteby erred, if at all, on the other side, ad- hering to nature with a too strict fidelity, and to this end departing from. Dickens.’ - His method is perhaps equally good with that adopted by the others, but it is not in harmony With their personations. The Smike of Miss Bijou Heron seemed to be more of aromantic creation than a faithful presenta- tion of the popular idea, which, after all, in the case of so familar a character, must be more or Jess taken into the account. Miss Heron has showa a gratifying progress in her art siuce her Jast appcarauce, ant Ppomeet to fulfill in rood season the promise of her younger days. She is now grown almost to womanhood, and cannot Jong be.cxpected to be or play the child upon thestaze. The Tilda Price of Miss Roberta Norwood was at times deficient in the Warnick, Charles Piunkett, Harry Fred Hight, J. N. Beers, J. L. Hay, L. # Loven! LF, Rand, F. C. Baker, C. J. Blake. J. L. Tuttle, Miss Rose Osborn, Miss Marion P. Clifton, Miss Amelia Modges, Miss Nellie Whiting, Miss Libby Noxon, Mrs, Plunkett, Miss Nellie Noxon. FOREIGN NOTES. At last accounts. Mrs. Scott-Siddons was giv- ing readings in the New South Wales circuit. Mr. J. K. Emmett was soon to play an engage ment in Adelaide. . Mr. W. Farren, who has played the character of Sir Geoffrey Champneys in “ Our Boys” at the London Vaudeville from the first,—now about S00nights,—is abouttoleave thecompany. M. de Tracy, Prefect of the Gironde, in stite of every dissuasion, authorized the revival of M. Sardou’s comedy, * Rabagas,” at Bordeaux. He was vainly reminded of the disorders occa- stoned by its first represen - one DI tation, and no dis Olive Logan is_ making moral reflections in Paris. The Spirit of the Times reaps the ben- efit of the following: “TI saw Sarah Bernhardt driving in the Bots vesterday. It 1s one of the marvels of Parisian science how sucha thin woman can be so pretty. I should think that anv man who went tofondle her would be so overcome with sympathy and compassion that He uebtheartedness would melt away in tears. s king in 5 ‘ dl has almost lost its case ee ae The London Academy of July 23 says: + French pertormances at the Laces Shion ne be brought to a close this week, have not been so successful in attracting audiences as micht reasonably have been expected from the variety and importance of Mr, Hollingshead’s pro- Fane M..Febvre and Mme. Chaumont have performed to stalls and boxes rarely more ‘ion on the popular + thnn half filled; and the Vaudeville Company, whose engagement terminates the series, have in like manner been received by audiences which may have been fit but have unquestiona- bly been few.” ‘The reopening of Drury Lane, supposed by ! transmitters of tradition to mark the commence ment of the winter Season at the theatres, is fixed. for the 22d of September. A version, by. Mr.W. G. Wills, of Scott’s novel of “ Peycril of the Peak,” with the rather clumsy title of “England in the Dave of Charles the Second,” then will be pro- . MUSIC, THERE 18 A DEAD CALM in the Jocal musical world. No concerts last week; none this week. Our record for the pres- ent therefore is confined to a few notices, main- ly having reference to the fature. THE CHICAGO ORCHESTRA. ‘The announcement has been received of the formation of a new musical organization, to be called the Chicago Orchestra, which will be heartily welcomed by the people, {inasmuch as it bids fair to be a vast_ improvement upon the yarlous bands ang orchestras hitherto existing. ‘The Chicago Orchestra is the result of the com- bination of the late ‘Great Western Light Guard Band” and Hand & Freibere’s orchestra, ‘and will contain all the eminent orchestral talent hitherto embraced in both these organizations. The members, having come tothe conclusion that. the advanced musical taste of our people, and the consequent de- mands of the public’ as to artistic excellence, made areform of the old ‘‘band” system. iwn- peratively necessary, at once dissolved - both or- sunizations, and united in the formation of the Chicago Orchestra. The recent brilliant success of Theodore Thomas and his orchestra undoubt- edly had much todo with the resolute way in which the new departure was entered upon. The members of the organization above mentioned came to understand that, in case they could not emancipate themselves from the old system of many wrangling and quarrcling little organizations, each of which contained some real talent among a good deal of musical chaff, but which the everlasting dis- cord of musical bodies would never allow to unite, thus precluding the possibility of any real merit or success, organizations fromabroad, working upon a higher standard of professional attainments and business enterprise would step into their legitimate places, monopolize the con- cert-room and deerade home talent to the po- sition ot mere dance-room fiddlers. These musicians as well as the public are to be con- gratulated upon their timely action in the premises. The public cannot but gain in the ‘ormation of a jarge orchestra of about sixty men, containing nearly all the first-cliss Chica- pe musicians, aud the latter themselves will not only huve a promising prospect of yreater finan- cial as well as artistic prosperity, but they must undoubtedly be glad to be relieved from the disadvantases of the old “ band” system, in which the teader or the tirst violinist, and the bass-drum beater, or the incvitable usher, and doorkeeper were all treated alike, each earning the same amount of money, in recular trades-union fashion, and each having an equal share in directing tie. affairs of the “band,” which of course were generally most miserably directied. All this isto be done away with in the new organization, in which each onc is to rely upon his own merits, under the leadership of acarefully-chosen management. The business ailairs of the Chicazo Orchestra will be taken care of by Messrs. Jobo Hand, the well-known favorite of Chicago society, Joseph Clauder, wn excclient young musician, and lately the leader ot the Great’ Western Band, and Mr. Freiberg, which gentlemen will alter- nately assume the musical leadership. Among the meinbers of the Chicago Orchestra will be found the following well-known soloists, whose number is immediately to be increased by sev- eral importations from the East: Wslliam Teh), violin; Meinbard Eichheim, violoncello; Karl Kurth, bass; August Hohn, flute; William Weisenbach, clarionet; Eberhard Ulaisi, bas- soon; Derman Brown, trombone: A. John, cornet; August Mueller, horn. The orchestra will continue to furnish musie for public and privite entertainment and demonstrations, but it will pay greater attention than heretofore to concert music, and will endeavor to in- auzurate rezular seasons of popular concerts. There is no reason why in the course of time the Chicago Orchestra should not develop into a formidable rival of the Theodore Thomas com- dination, and, with proper support on the part of the public, it certainly will become an_ insti- tution to which Chicago will be able to point with pride. LOCAL NOTES. Mr. H. S. Perkins. of this city, now conduct- ing the Ohio Normat Music School at Xenia, will produce “Elijoh’? on the 14th inst. with his pupils, be himself taking the role-of Elijah. The German Mennerchor, in co-operation with other German singing socictics of this city, is making arrangements for a small-sized sangerfest at McCormick’s Tall carly in‘Octo- ber. The chorus will number about 250 voices. Mr. Jules G. Lumbard, who is 50 well known in this city, hasleft the service of Plymouth ‘Church, Brooklyn, and made an engagement with Redpath for an extended concert tour this season. Mr. Packard and Miss Holbrook will be in the company. It will please the legion of admirers of the lit- tle Rose Hersee,' who was once so popular in ibis city, to know that she has an opera compa- ny of her own, managed by her husband, Mr. Arthur Howell, and that the troupe is now sing- ingin the Crystal Palace, London. ‘ We are to have in the fall a season of German opera, a partnership having been formed be- teen Madame Pappenheim and Mr. J.C. Fryer, the manager of the Wagner Opera Company. It is proposed to institute the season at the Brook- lyn Academy on Oct. 4, by the performance of © Lohengrin,” with Mr. Werrenrath in the title role. Mr. Adams, of Boston, who made so Jarge 2 reputation in Europe, where he is at present under engagement, is to be the principal tenor. Itis probable the troupe will be here in November. Another musical club has been born and christened during the past week in this city—the Cecilia Quartetie Club. Its members are Mrs. Clara D: Stacy, soprano; Miss Mina Rommeiss, alto: Mr. Edward Dexter, tenor; Mr. C..C. Lef- Jer, basso; and Mr. I. V. Flagler, accompanist. The Club will. take the field “in the provinces, commencing early inthe fall, and has already Taade engagements under guarantees that proin- ises financial success. Musicially, there can be little donUt of success, as the combination is a very strong one. Mr. Thomas opened his season in St. Louis last Monday evening at the hali of the Chamber of Commerce, and has had a successful week. His prograrimies were chosen from those played. in this city during his recent season. It is pleas- ant to observe that St. Louis is progressing musically. The Globe Vemocrat says: “The au- i ‘as a highly cultivated and appreciative uey applauded frequently and loudly, what is more to the Jrrpose, in the right places.” The second night 2 Mendelsschn vro- gramme was given, and Miss Minnie E. Eustis, a contrulto well known here, sang selections from ** Elijah.” Mr. Bischoff! sang the ‘ Ade- Taide”? Thursdav night and selections from Wagner last evening. The orchestra will be in Cincinnati this week. The Choral Union, which did so much last season for music in the West Division, is already in the field with its prospectus for next season, The scheme-for the season of 1S77-"78 embraces six concerts, for which scason ticket will be issued to associate members at $5, cach ticket admitting three persons. to the six_ concerts. There will be three concerts by the Union and three by select performers, as follows: Nov. 1, by Choral Union; Dec. 6, by Select Performers; Jan. 3, by Choral Union; Feb. 7, by Sclect Per. formers; Feb, 28, by Choral Union; March 7, by Select Performers. Applications’ for mem- bership, cither active or associate, may be made to the Secretary from whom any information re. lating to the Choral Union may be ootained. The rehearsals of the Society will begin on the sec ond Friday evening of September, at the Union Park Swedenborgian Church. 0. Blackman is couductor and M. E. Cole is Secretary. PHILADELPHIA RAPS NEW YORK. The Philadelphia North American thus gets even with New York on the Thomas Orchestra question: 4 Last summer Mr. Theodore Thomas had a most ‘unsucveseful season in Philadelphia. and his mag- nificent orchestra was broken up. Then the news- papers of New York expended their rhetoric in abuse of our lack of appreciation and urged Mr. Thomas to return to vew York, which erentnally he did, to the delight of those who criticised his patrone here. But in New York hia experience was even more dizastrons, and "the crowing over hia return changed without many gradings to the feeble cackic of protest and the eventual whine of dismay. Utterly unable to live on the boastings of his fellow-citizens, Mr. Thomas started West, and now he unblashingly tells the public that New Yord would not even afford him a place to give his concerts, much less could they provide the people to enstatn them. This is a little rough, -but our neighbors have etill the consolation of remember- ing that the taste of the country is uncultivated in this matter of music, Jt 16 not se mach the fault of the people of New York as of the composers whom 4fr. Thomas delights to interpret. If they will write ecores that New York cannot under- stand, they must learn the experience of disfavor; then, perliaps, they will compose differently. - MME, GERSTER’S “LUCIA.” The London Times says of Mme. Gerster’s second appearance. . e Mme. Ethelka Gerster, whose highly-favorable reception on the night of her debut before a Lon- don‘nudience, as Amina in the Sonnambula, was recorded in befitting terms. has established her position with the patrons of her Majesty's Thea- tre. Lucia—which, being more essentially dramat- fc than Amina, as well as being serious throngh- out, taxes her power as an actress, if not a singer, - ina severer sense—led hera step onward. Here. again, she found .ample occasion to displav the rare qnatity of those notes belonging to the upper register of her voice, which she mnet_inve culti- vated with the utmost agstduity, and her facile employment of which never fails to rouse her hearers. Not to enter into details, wo may point to the concluding air in the scenc of the. madness, *‘Spargi d'amaro pianto,” and to the original and striking endence by menns of which sue reaches A climax that would probably have surprised Donl- zetti. In level singing, especially where the mid- dlc ypice has to deal with snccessive closely-knit *‘erunettos, Madame Gerster is less uniformly successful, and to obtain evenness of tone and quality in euch passages exacts no less constant and assiduous practice than the other. An artist: 20 weil endowed and evidently earnest as Madame Gerster, however, 1 not likely to neglect any nec- eesary study that may enable her to en near- er and nearer the goal of perfection which it should be, and doubtless is, her ambition to attain. MUSICAL NOTES. Mme. Palmieri is in Milan. ‘Di Murska is expected to sing in New York in September. , Robert Franz has been obliged to resign his place at the Academy Halle on account of deaf- ness. William Castle, the tenor, and the Seguins have been engaged for the Emily Melville Opera Company, Mile. Anna Belocea bas accepted a three months’ engagement for the winter season at the Royal Opera House, Madrid. Mme. Titiens remains in a very critical con- dition, and the worst fears are entertained re- garding her illness. She is at Worthing. Mr. Arthur Sullivan has composed music for Shakspeare’s “Henry the Eighth,” which is to be produced at Manchester by Mr. Calvert. Flotow has just finished one new opera, “ Die Musikanten, in which Mozart is the. principal character; and he js writing another, to be called “Sacountala.” The Emperor of Austria has conferred the title of Imperial Austrian Chamber-Singer on Mme. Pauline Lucca, .It is rumored in Paris that Mr. Escudier has the intention of enzaging her for the Grand Opera. The first opera troupe which “‘takes the road” for the preseut season is the Boston Lyceum Opera Company, which starts for Halifax on the Tith of the present month, where it is engarcd for one week, and thence returns East, its time being nearly all filled up till next April. Mr. Max Maretzek has so.far advanced with the score of the opera he is writing to Mr. Charles Gayler’s libretto that the work will shortly be put in rehearsal: Miss Kellogg and Miss Cary are to sing in the opera, which is founded upen the Legend of Sleepy Holiow. The operatic season at Covent Garden closed duly 25 with “Aida,” Mme. Alban, as the heroine, confirming the high opinion in which she fs held by audience and critics, At the close the national anthem was sung by the en- tire company, Patti giving the solo verses. The two previous nights had been devoted to the benefit of Patti and Albani, Patti appearing as Margherita and Albani as Lucia. With few exceptions, all our Americansingers have adopted Italian aliases. Mr. Wiham Green is known in the musical. world as Signor Guglielmo Verdi; Mr. Julius Perkins (lately deceased) as Signor Giulio; Mr. John Clark as Signor Broceolini (intended to be significant of Brooklyn, from whence he came, but really meaning 'cabbaye); Miss Lizzie Cronyn called herself Mile. Corini; Miss Kate Keed was known as Mile. Ridenti; Mrs. tmogene Brown made a splendid failure as Mile. Orelli; and there are other numerous instances. The three ladies who have made the greatest reputations in Europe have kept their own. rames—Clara Louise Kellogg, Annic Louise Cary, and Minnie Hauck.. Last week the manazement of Gilmore’s Gar- den decided upon the discharge of cleven men from the bana. Mr. Gilmore protested and en- deayored, for the sake of the completeness of the organization, to get the whole band to ac- cept a reduction of pay, equal to the amount of the salaries of the men discharged. Against this, however, there was a general outery from the others, and it was even threatened by them torefund to the men the moncy advanced by them for the European trip, and to decide unan- imously not to go. Mr. Gilmore was therefore obliged to succumb, and the eleven men went. ‘Yhey will be reinstated for the European tour. The change was purely from motives of econo- my, and practically only affected those not es- sential to completeness. The New York Wortdsays: “It was an- nounced some time ago that Mr. Wood, tho well-known patron of art and music, intended to found and liberally endow in this city a musical conservatory, over: which Miss Clara Louise Kellogg was to preside; but when ar- rangements seemed nearly complete, the olav, as at first proposed, was abandoned. Now it is asserted by her friends that Miss Kellogg, who has herself reached so high a position on the lyrical staro, is desirous to do all she can to advance the progress of music in this country, and that she intends to do what she can towards establishing the proposed conservatory, devot- ing the profits of her coming California engage- ment with Mr, Max Strakesch to this object. The intention isto found a ‘musical collere’ for American young ladies. According to the programme, all the pupils will be under her ona personal supervision.” ‘This is important, true. A SUMMER-DREAM, HIS VERSION: FANCY. . Into the fntare peering, Two pairs of eyes to-night— While trembling hands are steering On toward the beacon-light. Sweet Love, the lighthouse k ‘Trims for thelt boat his flame One lingering. doubting, weeping— ‘While one into harbor came. ping, Tivo dark eyes weary with watching, Heavy with unshed tears; Two blite eyes the radiance catching, For the love-tight has banished his fears. He has moored his boat, ana he turneth, Reaching an eager hand Quick, for his zlance discerneth, ‘A reef "midst the shifting sand. Too Inte! For ner shallop is sinking, Crushed on the hidden death, And the vampire Sea is drinking His darhng's beauty and breath. She is swept from his eyes By the pitiless wave, And forever low lies In the mermaiden’s cave. HEN VERSION: FACT. 'Tls absolutely true, and I don’t mind telling you, ‘Yhat Tom and I have broken off at Inst: Le's a poet, you must know, and the very swellest bean, Though he's what the virtuous call ‘‘a trifle raat." We flirted in the sunshine and underncath the moon, And I smiled so warmly, with a cooler glance for noon; « And altogether, Jennic dear, We wenta little deep, ‘tis clear; But Tom, you know, Was such a beau, And all the girls did want him go, On the very maddeet hop-night, "Midet the waltzing and the wine, Came in npon‘us, unannounced, ‘That General of mine. I fclt—well—somewhat discomposed, And Tom swore—something like ** Bulldozed!” The alr was heavy, Jennie, with a most porten- tone calm, Bat the tiret words of my General descended like a mz “If She pentlemaa will pardon, we'll promenade, Adine!” AndTom, he never turned tocatch one parting .__ glance of mine, No sweet good-byes—no low replies— I've never seen Tom since, my dear, ‘Thouch gleams from out those dangerous eyes Make other hearts than mine feel queer. But Glynne, my General. says I'm pale And wonders that my epirits fail. ‘Tis only, Jennie, for your ear the cause I dare re- veal, my dear: But 0 to cioro my eves and float, ‘Neath Summer-nkies, in rocking boat With Tom, dear ‘Tom, in Luna's gleam, To woo me in my happy dream. Alas! to others turn those eyes— No more for mo their tht shall rise. Coma W. Hanwt —— A Telegraphic Casablanca. Pitladetpha_ ledger. August Doudel, the brave little telegraph op- erator, who wasshut upin the Pittsburg railroad office on that terrible Saturday night, kept on telezraphing, doing his duty, without the slicht- est regard to the mob surrounding him. They could not drive him away so Jong as the cou- necting wires responded to his hand. When at Jast they fired the building he quictly, and with atouch of humor, sent his last message: ‘Fire's too hot; good night,” and got away in time, showing him to be as sensible as brave. Obedi- ence toorder and discipline were never more needed than now. and it isa noble thing to die at one’s post if thereby a trust iskept that saves other lives or keeps destruction aud rapine at bay. But to hit itas accurately as this hoy has done, to care nothing for the risk of life so long as his magnet worked and he could send intelli- Gent replies over the wires, and then to know when to quit, makes us confess that the modern Casabianca is a great improvement over the old. THE FASHIONS. The Exodus of the Parisian Fash- ionables to London. Machine-Made Adornment Under the ’ - Ban---Nothing but Handwork. New York Dressamkers in Mis- ery for Want of Something New. The Latest Agony in Stockings—Mono- grams on the Instep. PARIS. THE FASHIONABLE EXODUS TO LONDON. ‘Special Correspondence of The Tribune. Pants, July 26.—As is usual at this season, London attractions are enticing many pleasure- seekers from the present monotonous routine of Parisian life, and not only the fashionable world, the lovers of fine art, but society in gen- eral regards our neighbors across the Channel with envious eyes. The handsomest toilets re- cently designed are going toLondon; the Royal Academy still displays its wonderful works of art; theatres are all open, and our artists of “Les Varietes,” with Madame Chaumont at their head, are now giving representations there. Conspicuous among the orders received by Parisian modistes from London are directions to avoid all adornment made by machinery, and the result has proved so admirable that many French ladies are following the same example. It is maintained that, as dress is now regarded a8 worthy of a position among the ‘arts, the ob- trusive ruffles and puffs and cheap embroidery that festoon the stores detract from elegance in the same proportion as painting by the yard detracts from high art. Arevolution in lingerie is, therefore, predicted in the beau-monde, and wealready see exquisitely-finished undergar- ments of great value, although comparatively plain. Delicate wreaths of hand embroidery adorn yokes, bands, and sleeves, the edges of which are sometimes scolloped and at others trimmed with daity lace. Collars and cuffs of embroid- ered linen lawn and mull are making their sp- pearance, in addition to those of Jace, described some weeks ago, but the wide-striped, gauze bow which we are assured is a characteristic ap- pendage to these broad. flat collars does not en- bance their beauty, and can only be accepted by those who regard eccentricity as the pinnacle of fashion. It 18 PREDICTED -that other styles of the old regime are to be re- vived next fall; but as there is no acknowledged jeader of fashion now, individual taste will rule to a great extent. Under the “Directorie” Madame Tallien governed with undisputed sway. She never followed fashions, but im- posed them and every toilette she commanded from Mme. Germon, and every coiffure directed at Charbonnier’s was a model of perfection. Efforts are being made in some directions to re- vive these styles of the Directorie; but without a Madame Tallien they will wander off into in- congtuities, as they would have.done without a/| leader among the strange socicty which came forth from the Revolution. Geutlemen, atleast, will not favor the restoration of the Directorie fashions, which obliged their coat-tails nearly to touch their heels and their heads reposcd on cravats like cushions of silk or muslin. It ts evident, however, that most decided changes will take placein fall styles, and while Fashion is pondering over the policy of intro- ducing toilettes as austere as the robes “ feuille- morte” of Mme. de Maintenon, in accordance with the taste of some of the old aristocrats of the Faubourg Saint Germain, it will be more re- freebing to inspect the novel costumes designed for alate ramble through the forests of Fon- tainebleau. Many are attracted thither by the charming scenery; but on the present occasion the especial purpose was to PAY A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT to the memory of Pere Dennecourt, the “Sylvain of the Forest,” who was the first_ to penetrate its depths, and vo whom Nature first unveilea her. ndeur, here so lavishly bestowed. The little’ party started off with their “paysau’? hats trimmed with butterflies, clover, and wild roses, and every veil was clasped byared, polish- ed arrow, the well-known memento of the Pere Dennecourt, by which he first directed travelers through all the gorges and_the valleys of the Forest ot Fontainebleau. The Bas-Prean, the Gorge aux Loups, the Mare aux Fees had no secrets from him. When he commenced his ex- plorations, no one ventured beyond the beaten tracks that traversed it. He sometimes lost him- selt for days, and passed nights under the stars, beside nests of vipers, but admirable surprises repaid his hardships. Thus much of his life passed far away from the haunts of men, but one day returning to his native village, he ob- tained a pot of paint and several brushes, with which he soon departed, leaving the impression that he was deranged. Soon after, those in- habitants of Fontainebleau who passed the Forest noticed a large red_arrow, whose point indicated a little pathway. Following this direc- tion for about a hundred metres, another arrow seemed to say: ‘Go on.” The arrows ccn- tinued to multiply at the same distances, and so effectually was his work performed that ina few years the forest was rendered passable for travelers.. He subsecauently organized many excursions, and as years roll on, the memory of Pere Dennecourt looms up at every step in his beloved Forest, and many floral tributes are always seen on the monument erected to per- petuate his name. ’ The Theatre Francais moves on with its ac- customed traditions and perfections as if it were mid-winter; the Grand Opera attracts with its magnificent surroundings, but nevertheless Paris is very dull, particularly after a glance ut London, where I’ passed a few days last week. While there, I attended “ Her Majesty’s ” Thea- tre in expectation of hearing Madame Nilsson in Trovatore, but. indisposition prevented ber appearance. MatuILpe. NEW YORK. THE DRESSMAKERS IN MISERY. Spectat Correspondence of The Tribune. New Yorks, Aug. 10.—Sterility of novelty is the disadvantage under which present fashions labor, and this ailment promises to continue for afortnight. at Ieast, which isalong time for fashion to continue in anything.. This state of uncertainty is distressing beyond measure to modistes and dealers, the latter of whom are scouring, Europe for some startling novelties, while the former belabor their brains for new modes in a way that would engender softening or congestion of those organs in any other than the roomy cranium of a modiste. Worth has sent us one trifling novelty in the shape of a very dainty costume. Itis adapted best for pereales, cambrics, and goods of that ilk, though it may also be made of other desirable fabrics. It consists of a skirt the usual walk- ing length or demi-trained, the trimming simply flat fan pleats. There is no overdress in reali- ty, but one is simulated by a trimming, similar to that on the skirt. The charm of this cos- tume is its upper portion, which reveals primar- ily a tong, loosely-fitting jacket like the skirt. It is open in front, displaying a white shirt bo- som and a pique vest. both duplicates of the sunie articles as worn by gentiemen. Atleast this is true of the vest, and to all outward semblance of the shirt. This latter, however, 1s but a bosom or chemisette, and is surmounted by a standing collar and small cravat. Diminutive gold studs fasten the shirt and suitable buttons confine the vest. Some Indies who consider this attire too “manly” substitute a dainty confec- tion of tace and silk for the gentlemanly cravat. The latter, however, is to.be preferred as in bet- ter harmony with the rest of the costume. Foulard makes up handsomely in this style. Indeed this beautiful matertal is desecvedly popular, and is worn when requiring elegance and style as well ason plainer occasions. The favorite fabric, however, is undoubtedly Indian cashmere. Costumes of this are profusely or- namented, the usual garnitures being fringes, beads, and Jace. The beads are not. only jet, but are bnilliantly tinted, and bronzed ones ‘are preferred above all. A very handsome toilette of rich olive-coloris of. Indian cashmere and is trimmed with bronze deads. The long-trained skirt is oruamented by a deep-pleated flounce headed by a gimp of bronze beads, from which depend tabs, also of ip of double width. These tabs consist of sewing together two Pieces of the galoon, and are abouta finger long, edged on the bottom with a fringe of ‘finely- cut bronze beads. The potonaise is yery long in front and lA bordered by fringe with 2 heading of raloon. Handsome bronze passementeric close the garment from the hem to the centre of the bust. Here the Polonaise imitates a geatleman’s cont, and shows a tiny portion of olive satin simulating a Vest. A standing collar around this hatter is outsidt of a narrow linen one or a lace ruche. ‘The polonafse fs finished bya rollingcoax-collar. To the hips in tha back is the usual Princess Dolonalse preserved, but here the centre-back is serted. These widths are laid in one single box- plesk, with three side-pleats turning from it on oth sides. The pleats arc laid on the outside of the polonaise-and have a six-inch heading of themeelves. This heading shows a lining of olive satin. Down the centre of the box-pleats are long loops of satin ribbon, with a handsome ‘assemcnterie ornament in the centre. A VERY TASTEPUL TOILETTE ot pale cream-colored Indian cashmere is richly trimmed witha handsome Russian lace, also cream-color, but worked with scarlet. This lace is very fashionable. and can be obtained in al- most any combinations and contrasts. As I have said, one of the favorite materials now is foulard. Very elegant “toilettes are made of it and its new and many varieties make it espe- cially desirable. An extremely pleasing cos- tume of foulard is a dinner-dress of palest ciel- blue. The long skirt has a fan-shaped train and is finished at the foot by a flounce pleated in clusters of fine knife or side pleats. The flounce which is put on to form a self-heading shows this heading lined with’silk of the most delicate shade of rose. The silk is necessarily of alight quality, but a good one also. The bottom of the plain space between the clusters of side pleats is cut in two deep points, and these as well a3 the renaining bottom of the flounce are edzed by a scant ruflling of three inches wide silk Torchon. This lace is very beau- tiful, and has wrought upon it a delicate tracery of pale rose and blue. There isa long, graceful polonaise which is bordered at the edge by a very narrow cluster “ plisse,” like the skirt. This pleating is lined tnroughont with rose color, but is not cut in points, being so narrow. Under the pleating is a ruiite, very acant, of the lace. The neck of the polonaise is cut surplice, and is ornamented by a ruche of the lace, which continues double down the front. Between the two frills of lace are loops of alternate rose and blue ribbon, the ends being fringed out. In draping the polonaise the left side is drawn aite high, leaving bare a portion of the skirt. ‘he space thus formed is covered by three bows of lace and biue and pink ribbon. These bows are uated in size, the smallest being at the top. - Coatsleeves reach to the elbow, and here widen a great deal, and are finished by a pleating and arofiie cf’ lace, with handsome ribbon bows. Besides foulard, there are two other very. retty and = much-admired fabrics. One is arege, andis very lovely. It drapes with much race and ease, and is procurable in all fash- fonable colors. There is a gradual tendency to deep tints, though light ones are by no means. discarded. Laces and a crimped silk fringe are the usual trimmings. A very attractive toilette of pale lilac barege has a handsomely-shaped train toa skirt which is ornamented by four narrow ruffies. Two of these are ot lilac, the alternate ones of white barege. The overdress isa deep, rounded tablier bordered by a hand- some fringe of white and lilac, headed by a pretty ruching of barege. The loose, half-fit- ting sacque is prettily trimmed with shell-like ruchings, and a fringe at the edge. ; A novelty in materials is a crepon delaine, a very lovely fabric, and one used almost ex- clusively for overdresses. It is particularly admirable in a polonaise to be worn over a col- ored silk skirt. THERE IS A VERY CHARMING FABRIC, looking like chamois in color and apparent tex- ture. In reality, however, it is delichtfully cool and light, ‘and in every way adapted to this season. An extremely handsome toilette has a skirt of cerise-colored silk trimmed with a sidc-pleated flounce, surmounted by a box- pleated ruche, pinked on the edges. The polonaise of this chamoais-lke cloth is of avery Stylish modcl, gracefully draped. The bottom is edged” by a pretty crimped silk fringe, ta color like tho polonaise. A col- lar and revers of cerise silk trim the waist por- tion, and handsome cuffs of the same elaborate the sleeves. Bows of cerise-tinted ribbon fas- ten the polonaise down its entire front. Linen dresses seem on the wane, but this is not to be wordered at, as they have about run their course. Indeed, there is bat little more time for the light, cool, fresh dresses of summer. Other pleasing mateérials are “‘hourette” and “neigcuse.” Dresses_of this latter are very stylish and pretty. One of gray “neizeuse? bas the skirt trimmed by a fine side-pleating, rather deep. Above this is a band of finger- wide embroidery, a sort of mossy gray work starred with blue. There is a rounded over- dress also, bordered by a band of embroidery. The jacket opens in front over a long vest, which is richly embroidered in gray and blue. The edge of the jacket is trimmed to corre- spond with other portions of the costume. The back of the jacket falls in 2 long equare tab quite to the flounce on the skirt; it is here caught slightly up and confined with a bow of double-faced ribbon. Button. of gray stone or. enamel] have. in their centre a blue star, and forma Pretty finish. Worn with this toilette is a hat of gray straw, with the brim jauntiiy up-. turned at the Ieft. Here, ina cluster of ‘gray ribbon loops, nestle dark-blue French pinks. Bands of gray encircle the crown, and a couple of short gray tips com: piste: the trimming, In millinery there is a pitiable berrenness. The aame old stvles remain, but there is abso- lutely nothing quite new. I think I have be- fore mentioned the elaborate character snd enormous prices that distinguish hosiery. These features have notably increased of late, and now in this line extravagance runs riot. The introduction of low shoes necessitated more fainctul stockings to match them, and now some are marvels of rich work. Stockings to imatch each dress are “de rigear.” Some are very pretty: again others are so elaborate as to shock good taste. Many ladies have their monogram Wroucht apon the insten of their hose; upon. others flowers are seen, and still otiers show only designs in rich and varied col- ors. <A favorite style has the embroidery MASSED UPON THE INSTEP, tapering as it ascends, and terminating just above the ankle. Ihave heard a gcod old lady animadvert against this too-great decoration of the foot, urging that it was an incentive to ex- nidit a member so daintily attired, and, judging trom the number of feet and ankles displayed ina given time, Iam inclined. to think my old- time friend correct. Even my own experience conyinces me, for, noticing a young girl friend keeping her feet in painful seclusion under 2 too-sbort dress, inquiry elicited the fact that she labored under the dire misfortune of having on plain white stockings! The daisy is a favorite flower for ornamenting hose, but I have seen somcof the prettiestembroidered with morning glories. These, of course, are for morning wear only. A lovely pair has a cluster of pink and blue morning glories, the latter full-blown, the former half open ‘and in close buds. Striped stockings are not so popular; in- deed, very few ladies wear them, their place being supplied by these highly ornate ones or by plain self-colored ones. Stockings of this last sort, clocked at the sides, range in price from $1.85 to 34.50. _ The very elaborate ones cost from $3.50 to $15 a pair. Some novel hose lately shown me were of fine black raw silk, ‘onc painembroidered in cardinal, another in straw color, a third in orange and other colors. These were rather bizarre to suit thoroughbred taste, but were rapidly bought up by some ultracfashionables, who will buy whatever is recommended to them as ‘the latest thing from Paris, and all the style.”” The sellow fever is slightly under control, but it still exists with formidable violence. Mandarin has beeu restricted to the ‘tiniest por- tions of a toilette; for instance, it may form pipines, line pulls, bows, or plisses, but to ap- pear in any quality is to stamp its wearer as the possessor of execrable taste and the patroness of a wretched modiste. A’ new sort of alive- gray, a sort of greenish bronze with a _yeliowy tinge, isa handsome and novel tint. It is ex- tremely rich, andas yet has been imported in the finest materials. 1 bave been privilered to sce adress of it which isnow being made as a portion of a bridal trousseau. The wedding is to come off in October; so heavier set of dresses are required. There isa long skirt of the softest, richgst silk of this new shade. The train measures sixty inches. and is round. A deep box-pleated flounce borders the skirt, and the centre of each pleat is turned back and is fastened by a handsome ornament of chenille and bronze. The basque is in front of the pop- ular and elerant French yest model, the vest ortion being of brocade in color like the silk. ‘he back is like a gentleman's dress-coat, and is ornamented with passementerie ornaments of chenille and bronze. The overdress is a deep apron bordered by a suverb fringe, a foot deep, of chenille and bronze strands. The left side of the overdress is turned over towards the front, and shows a lining of the most exquisite shade of blue. The back breadths are lined with blue, but very little of this color is permitted to Show. A slight disarrangement of the drapery ‘reveals it occasionally. ‘ Thegsleeves are open some inches up the outer seam, and show also the lovely blue lining. To accompany this su- perb toilette is a bonnet of olive culor, with a wreath ot brottze leaves and clusters of delicate vine biossoms.. Long, wide strings of blue crape are clasped under the chin br a bunch of bronze leaves and blue flowers. -It is a most su- perb toilette and 2 marvel of construction. Marri 3. . Gen. Melikom. The correspondent of ‘the Paris Temps with the Russian army in Asia gives this graphic de- scription of Gen. Louis Melikoff, the Command- er-in-Chief: “Stil young, the General attracts by ‘the softness of his manner, and there is something: ule pensive and yet penetrating in his look. ¢ smile completes what the Tips Jeave unsaid: but the dominant feature in his sunburnt face is a mixture of impassibility and astuteness. It fs sald that he is by nature of a pessimist turn of mind, and he tofd me himself that he took a very gloomy view of affairs, being: of opinion that the war would -be a protracted one, and that England would interfere. He is not blind to the perilous character of his dash of my colleagues of the Russian press, he said: “Tt is all very well for you as Russians to share the risks; but this poor Frenchman ts like a fowl into the pot. We shall either con. uer Armenia at a blow or have to make a most. Giiealt retreat.” ‘The correspondent of the Temps adds that it would be hard to finda greater contrast than Gen. Louis Melikoff ana his second in command, Gen. Heimann, whogg- bluff manners and way of speakiug make him the type of the leader of aforlorn hope. Hix great courage gives him immense power over his soldiers, but he is one of those men who would use their beads to batter down wall, The brave old soldier knows his defect, but he cannot help it, for the smell of powder intoxi- cates him. The only way to prevent him from rushing into the thick of the fight would be to bind him hand and foot. THE GAME OF CHESS CHESS DIRECTORY. Cutcaso Cazss Cius—Nos. 63 and 65 Wash- ington street. i is Cutcaco Cress AssocraTiox—Henrici’s Cafe, 174 East Madison street. Chess players meet daily at the Tremont Bouse (Exchange) and the Sherman House (Basement). All communications Intended forthis department should be addressed to Tux TniwoNz, and indorsed “‘Cheas.” aig ENIGMA NO. 83, BY ME. D. W. CLARK. ‘white. Black, Ring at BT. Ring at KB4 meen st KB Bishop at R6 shop at K sq Knight at kB Pawa stk B4 B ‘White to play and mate in two moves, PROBLEM NO. 89. BY ME. J. A. 8., OF CEDAR RAPIDE. ee 727, 7. 7 4 ae ee se ! yj leet, oa fh Wh 7 —L 7 @7 7 7 7 787 ‘White to play and mate in three moves. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 87. White. lacl:. 1..RtoK4ch 1..K takea B- 2..QtoQ5ch 2..K takes Q 3..B mates SOLUTION TO ENIGMA NO. 87. TE ey | Stn 2oMates accordingly. ¥ a SOLUTIONS RECEIVED. *,* Correct solution to Enigma No. 87 receired from W. H. Ovington. O. K. ‘Benjamin, J. H, Campbeil, E. Barbe, C. W. Clark, and E.R Ba city; J. A. Greenhill, Clinten, Io! bid Correct solution to Problem No. 87 received from W. H. ington, O. R. Benjamin, J. H Campbell, E. Barbe, and T. A.'Wainwrizht, city; A. D. Berry, Princeton, Ll.; J. aA. Greco Giinton, Ta. ; MATCH BETWEEN MESSRS. BLACKBURNE: AND STEINITZ. ‘Mr. Blackburne bas challenged Mr. Stcinitz to a. rerum match, aud the chivalrous daft has bean ac- cepted on the eame terms in thé main as those of the last contest. The match will prooably com- ence Jn the latter part of Angnst.—London Field, fy 31, ALTERNATION CHESS. This term is applied to gamds in which four players engage,—two on each eide, the partnem moving in turn without consulting each other. ‘The following game was condnsted in the man. ner described at Simpson's Divan, a’ few er 0, between Messrs. Hewitt and Clark on the one side, and Messrs, MacDonnel and Robey on the other: { atuoco TrAxo! White; Mecws.M. and 2,” Bisck-Mesrs, H. and G. P to RA 4 pages Td Easton (o> TORRES thes Gio Kes takes Kt (c) taxes BP ch 55) takes 2 GH t toR Rts to Itsq toKR3 Bhs: oom RS togea® Rto K Rteq tos Biot. takes P P takes P RtoRS Rtohte 4 RE to K B3 (ce) Rto Rts Gtoki PIO KS, B takes P P takes P Tkrteg? Rtiohe Ht Rea Reto Kea () takes KP. PtoK B+ Ito B 5 (g) At to Q.6q Ch) TRt to B & ‘Brakes RS B takes B P takes P B10 G3 Rio B3ch Rio BS Beene? Bike Btogs taxes QRP Las takes 38..Q takes Itch (1) gio Bs 37..Qt0 RS a7..Hto Ks 38./Btto ht ; And the Black allies resigned. . (a) We believe this to be one of the weakest variations of the Ginoco Piano. (b) The partner, it will be seen, declines to pursue the variation farther. The usual line of play here is: ‘ 7..BtoQRs EP ekes actos 9. 9..Rtto Kt a ete. (c)Althongh this appears to be a logical con-, ~ tinuation of his partner's last move, it would have been better to have castled at once. (d) We think Kt to B2 preferable. In pursuing this premature attack, the Black allies commit their oR to inglorious nentrality. (e) White’s last move threatened to win the @ by B to i'sq, and the retreat of the Ktis necessary to provide a refnge for her majesty. (f) We cannot discover any motive for this move. (g) The net was spread ingenionsly, but Mr. Hewitt, whose turn ip wag to move, saw that if he had played Q to Sch, White coald have replied with P to B 3. putting both pieces en prise. (b) If 28. B to Q.3, then 28. R takes B, etc. (i) White might have forced the We Bt once here by 36. Q to R7, after which Black could not have deferred the mate except by useless sacrifices. —Land end Water. poe ieee BE THOU MY GUIDE. I tread along L{te’s changefal, ragged pattnrsy, And gather often briers, sometimes flowers; Still, looking forth with hope in the to-morrow, I pass away Timt's swiftly Sloeting hours; But nanght of evil will my years betide, If Thou, O Lord, art e’cr my shield and guide. Oft doth my heart. with sid and weary pinings, Long for the coming of a brighter day: And often to my thankless eyes discerning Is naught but ea darkness all the way; And oft my lips with murmarings lond complsin, Because the blessings sent are mixed with pain. ‘Tench ime, O Lord, with humble mind to praise ee Alike’mid pleasure and in trouble sore. O may le’er, amidst Life's stormiest billows, But cling anto and trust Thee more and more, And litt my eyes in firm, true faith above, Relying on Thy strong, undying love. Watch Thon o'er me through all the busy futures Within my soal, in gractous kindnesa, dwell; And may I e’er amid all Time's strange changes, Still feel within myself, Thou do’st alt welt! For nanght bat good can all my days betide, Hr Thon, © God, wilt be my anleld and guide! Lie R. ABERSTROM. Cmicaco, August, 1877. “TRULY YOUR FRIEND.” “*Friendship’s fall of dregs."—-Ttmon of Athens. ‘“Trhly your friend.” It is meaningless; And must it always, ever be the same* Is.there no hope that in the coming years I then shali know thee oy a dearer name? ‘Months have elapsed since first Imet thee~months ‘That have been filled with memories of thee; And sunny fancies of those sunnier days Come oft, tike fond realities, to me. “«Traly your friend.” What is Friendship when A deeper passion in the heart has crown— ‘When warmer feelings, and Love's mazic spell, ‘Their soft enchantment o'er the soul bave thro An empty dream—a broken lyre—a discord. ‘That mars some sweet song's soft, mel part— A long regret—a ling’ ring incompleteness: ‘All such is Friendship ween Love thrilis the hearts “*Traly your friend:”. 1 yet may learn to prize ‘The gracious offering of thy rriendship; still ‘The soul craves something far beyond, above ~ ‘The power of Friendship's fickle charm to fill. Cuicseo, * Owsa M. Wiis0Ke