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s ROR iss. » for nt} New York, Feb. 29. t season have been no- other adornments, yw bodice, and particularly from dresey te y the possessors of them for but, un sona who do not seem and either what they owe to them- and who make a display ry, would entitle them It Is only tair to say e are fixshionable women— fant clreles—who have this return to an ylelded to it an p of the Inner circle of an realize theamount akes to hold out the cut of a bodice. Ing De Medici or the alfernations who could not coun- se of gold and co has afforded ample k decoration. SiS AND ORNAMENTS. nen seems to be but the re- s put into upholstery and Within a few years the ite and colored, for orna- terior purposes, has , and NOW We see an terial for dresses. novelty introduced into sam of the most beautiful dres rstas been colored glass—in ated gems. sarice which has F in form and color have been incorporated into the general but the ebsorption into the body ot of all the glow of the sunset— d tints of the rats lities which are yet but dis rived, and will in time, if (he destre tor giliter continues, render a new Arabian ry—for sultanas will be : 1 their magnifi- nrowe rise and flex of tne household ¢ seme «luction of imitation diamonds of a quality eeelve even experts is responsible for the recent and very effective use of “dia- ays, clasps, buckles and the “s. The manufacture hetiolas) is the result of ex- er a series of years, and ited in precious metals— hot cheap or common, as Jewels costing thou- Manufacturers and jewelers who deal int size is not the Size and ting of rcal stones, aud it is rather curious that the genuine are imitating the pretty desiens of the spuriovs. Were ali the diamonds and other stones real that are seen on different parts of zant toilettes th ing of com and ne need to be a sai FE Of late fea ers, not Where les, agrafes, and other usefal S every heuse would for their deposit. THERS AND FLOWERS. quite superseded ov onnets but and ph tion, even upon dre sed with very good effect, as, for e) bi en white, shrimp pinky or pale yellow satin. Lace drapery canzit back with ostrich feathers and diame swell. and nothing could be more worn re- cently, y te satin draped with embroidered sik tuite, the garniture feathers, group of which also’ fasten veil. But. on th ethan two bu: other on the hair, which was carried very hign 7 e with the prevailing fashi A Marquise hea l-dress and pon: With Swiss peasant waist! st and prettiest feather ornaments hair are in white, pale pink aad pale owdered with Iver and ettes. Ti Ata late Fequested iurette. however, and this Tule, for the nov- ments she wore at- n and went ssof the future. These etsef clematis blossom: exception 1 of the o1 onto the them the su is the new d has be le tothros restore the pre: tion. The imitation has in fact bee: and flowers as. frostir inthe form of erystal of the flower, whil ike im- . are mounted as buzs, minute fies and the lik I the made flowers are exqr ‘ason, more sh to th nd purple clover, the mones, the loveiy white i ups, and the pretty sy te ane- es, the yellow bat- nets, whi with gold, sjority ful, new cht, will be fz groups of pi As of hunters-cr its at the VELVET aS A SPIENG takes the lead of all other spring japted for hare always spring d bited at Lord & tive in color ations sy old fash- ir, and the elso disap- ir place we have cheviots,tine ine Ottoman nades, alte vd by diayon wool suitings in dark s. in the serges are fine armure : ud minute checksin very dark green, red. cid blue, and brown with black. the latter xture of green. The colorsare smoke gray, dark green, old blue, gray blue, and dark I browns predominating. Suits of a 2 are sufficiently trimmed wi i cufls or the addition to the of a velvet vest. Thelatest 38 is not a turn-down Har cut in squares, bat- Ture very becoming to ladies in all yA show a good ise crosses over, and The small cape is honk atest entire length; the atle, which forms he waist and descends to A very striking com Pear in at kinds of Gne dark 5, terra-cotta, brown, mode, drow A novelty , open pattern, ike an open armure, but distinetly barred. *, unpretend- and only @1 y-five inches. te ia the diner wools | uer Gutiit aud) ‘y of tints, the charm of 1, and te beauty of the new | tare employed in. the mak- | adour pluines, | st every one | iF toward | heart | me color ¢ lovely | atching | 038 of the sweet | Yl skirts 1 in with coquilles of lace. | x in the shape of the sides, and, ll iif, EVENING STAR: WASHING : | eid a are so minute and well blended that they are in- us. :s have distanced all competition in silks, and are in constant use so Widely aval A black h, Ince trimmed, ts one of the most usefal of summer dress 1 prettiest and most economical for evening ar, either In winter or sugime: sing in th is tar superior to cheap | handsome lining or for facings it meets every t. The delicate chene silks be. ve character, haudsome summ| sw markable | ied in siting or dinner | | from the fashion aad + and mansions,a good bla 1, and a smooth gray or mouse colored : _ with a conple of washing dresses | and one for traveling. ean carry any one woman beautifully thronzh the whole summer season, Ard t r that only girls can seem tinctively summer dresses -azed women seem to ser and the country simply as a means of wearing out their old winter dresses. All the soft silks, the foulardsand the ponzees maintain their prestige, the foulards having a permanen nfele among the very best class, | and the pongees, possessing an art reputation, | Which induces some ladies to sacrifice some | other coveted good to the acquisition of a cer- tain number of yards or a complete costume of this < s tempting. but usually disappointing | fabric. What to do with it atter ene has got it is the question—the flat. characterless surface presenting so few opportunities for effective | treatment. Embroide That seems to be the principal if not the only resource, but the colors | Should be varied and biended with true criental | feeling, ASUMMER OUTFIT It is always possible to base what 1s to be more or less on what has been, and this conjec- tural basis is all the foundation tor June fashions written in February. This year the auyuries are less potent even than usual. for arrivals asters to steamers, and merchants are obliged to scatter the few samples they have received tothe best possible advantace and make as much as the can oftie “left-overs” and always | Useful embroidery, lace and nandkerchief coun- ters. Of novelties in design or in distir-tively summer tabries there are as yet none, wih the exception of thin woolens and a few toulards, some cottons and ottoman gatines. The domes tic manutacturers vary but little from last year; are giving some lovely sur: and y minute designs in nun’s ling. The little checked and silk reappear, but will dis appear with the production of newer summer fabrics. In the meantime they are spread out in | to the absurd demand for spring before spring comes, and Indeed aifvrd an opportunity to the thrifty who are not troubled b letter ot fashion, for they a ‘marked up nov nd they are always cool and able. Of embroidered white materials there 1s also a surfeit, in patterns and by the yard: and at the rate at which they are seliing’ there will be no lack of them in country bearding-houses and hotels next summer. The pattern dresses contain tour yards and a half of deepembroidery, and the samé quantity of narrow as trimming for the bodice or basque and sleeves. The picce embroidery costs from £3 to $6 or 8 per yard, ordinary tineness, and this ts used to torm tie basque and front of the skirt or side panels. These are just as they were worn last year. and as they will have to be worn this in tue very nature of the case. ‘The satines show very large and bold de- signs—quite unwearable and not at all so ut- tractive as those that were produced two or three years ago, the exaggerations having be- come monstrosities. Something b it hoped, will develop itself later. ‘1 some tulip designs which would look well in | curtains or in a “era: and patterns in nd old-L , that look A factory. The shades of one c with w hands the by other. ross to boys, which is notonous. ‘The only way to get up is to 3 the + Ss. OF Seivet those 4 and standard que ¥ does not acqu’ r outst at thi t a ca hair ray satin ric “blue fer a summer din a potonaise in vet'skirt, for ering it up lected any time duri cepting the tape: naise, during the past tive ye any time, it may be ventured within the next five years, and will parison with any other of the same that tim yone doze the is the per ing part of the matter. Spring designs not been issu and can only be evolved out of the inner con- ciousness of whoever has tl ry t long in is short must belong; | side pleats must ¢ y to box pleats. box pleats to gathe and kK again through th ¥hole ut. “Drapery” i ® pride, thi atubition of modern | wo drape: s in re rer is as: ent and nd fit of in thy drapery” is, th a loop, a fold « 1 ont at the footed indi id the “effec Lat one je ot her ki | fore, at the Shirt uiluc they are pulled apai bad or indifferent — Ir is singular that the averaze woi few well-detined preterer re; fashion of her own clothe he w told whether she shall wear her skirts long or short; her sleeves close or full; her bodice cht or enlasque. its neck high or low: her ighted with material enouzh to kill the strongest man, or so scant she Himba door step unaided. 1 Thousands used to a In color and desisn? follow. Now, in asking such qu | Usually state their own good or K how they can adapt styi ‘This develops another eurous women have no illusions in r and to one who does not t, that rd to them short coming: lowness,” of the posses- sion of a* ‘pool gure, and other more or less noticeable defects of face or form with retent! y. and from a purely im- personal point of view. Possessing a con- scence and anxious for fa /@ fashionable dressmaker how ‘she would moke vp a er outnt in Febru- |ary. “From last year’s models,” she replied. | But the vest is “going out. ‘The new cloth dresses are made with pleated skirt, close Jer- sey bodice and short draped apron, the folds of which are lost inthe drapery at the back, A | spring costume of Ottoman silk has a short skirt, the front forming lengthwise folds, or soft triple pleats terminating in a puffand two gathered flounces. The overdress has a skirt front forming a deep double puff, divided by a waistband which holds the sides of the bodice, | the back forming an extended drapery, which is | rather flat at the sides, extending into pleated | panels below the hips Gut tull at the back. The } | sleeves are high and close and a short mantetet held in at the back with ends pointed and gath- ered In front and ornamented with ribbons in addition to a double row of lace, and pendant silk buttons completes it for visiting or the street. F Muslin and lace dresses over silk fullow a con- ventional form. The bodies are square or heart shaped; the sleeves, to the elbows, or short; the lace, flounced and draped across the front, and draped or laid in a succession of picatings at the back. The muslins are made with deep gath- ered flounces, a short rounded apvon with lace fintsh and belied V-shaped waist. Also, with apron over a skirt tuckgd lengthwise in front and gathered straight atthe back, the apron having wide bow and long wide end: Short straizht skirts and short i puted drapery at the back isthe pop rons ald there are fizures and mixtures they and a white surah one of Then, for from the other side lave been delayed by dis- | a melancholy and half apologetic way in response | | lower r Heavy fold a tinted chene to be | di, | necessity forced | iL colors to | of ser sunlight. Anda prolonged abse , 1 asked | in treating ponzee and Nght solid fabri lower part of the front str] alternating with nprizht , the with embrotdery folds, and the bodice | having a skirt front also outlined with em- | broidery, WHITE AND BLACK PONGEES. Quite a new departure has been male in pon- gees by the introduction of white and black in addition to theduil buffand ecru shades to which we are accustomed, and which are not becoming to all complexions—specially unbecoming, in- deed, to those who are fair, with atonch of sal- andare more sata, | loWness. The white pongees are soft. delicate, very cool and lovely for young girls and young married women. They are daintiest embroid- ered with white silk, S0 as to be all white, but they are very pretty also embroidered in colors on rather prim conventional borders and pat- terns. The black pongees are cool, and take the place of Canton crepe, or crepe-de-chine may be employed either for a complete dress or az geth- ered overdresses for satin skirts, the beit being made of the satin and the folds down the side of the pleated skirt front of the satin also, w less the pongee is trimmed with embroidel ry upon itself. GRAY LENTEN DRESSES. The costumes which haye been prepared with special referenve to «the lenten season are gray more than black. Some are gray trimmed with black velvet, but the “high” ritnralistic costumes: are straight dresses of gray wool, the front of the shirt laid in upright folds, the back box- pleated. The high, close bodice cut ont in a narrow square, and filled in with folds and , band of black velvet, with upright, crumpled or | fine pleated rnfile and square abbe ends of mus- lin surrounding the tiroat. The sleevos are clo: with small puffs over the elbow. The mantle is of gray wool, piain or checked; has loose sleeves -d with satin, and is fastened at {the throat with aciasp of carved woud. The bonnet is of gathered nun’s veiling, lined with satin and trimmed with satin and pompons. The spring hats that have made their appear- } nce are straws, the braids for which were im- ported the previous season and made up In this country. The crowns are generally very high, the brims very narrow, and the shapes so striking as to be obtrusive, and to many unde- sirable. Naturally women will fall back upon | bonnets, which have been small of late, but suf- | fleientiy’ var ed to suit qniet tastes, and also those ot more dressy tendencies, the materials ‘outained elements particularly rich aud attractive. DEPTH IN MOURNING. Thereis a movement in the wearing and | Making of mourning for near and dear friends which needs to be chron cause 80 haye discontinued the wearing of mourning altogether that those who still continue the custom consider it necessary to emphasize it as muchas possible. A mourning t recently made exhibited scarcely any- thing upon ihe first dresses, but the heavy folds of double English crepe, the depth of ‘which upon the skirt was nearly to the waist, the ching above the knee. The bonnet was entirely of crepe and its trimming wasa veil fastened so as to fall at the back to the top of a broad band cf crepe that bordered the coat. Th» material was fine, double, jet black, Henrietta cloth, and the lining of the ‘coat was heavy duil armure silk. For méraing wear a long black cashmere, princesse cut, with small, dall, “black currant” buttons and black pleated erepe lisse at the neck and The tlemented band at the throat disclosed the crepe lisse between the squares. The home dinner dress was of rich but dult armure silk with demi-train bordered deeply with solid crepe, sinall de Medici collar of crepe with inside pleating of crepe lisse (black), aud de Medici cuffs of crepe turned upon the arm. What is called a plastron, formed of folds of constituted the front of the bodice. of erepe arranged as a diagonal cd the upper front of the skirt and ithe drapery, which was massed onthe point of the bodice. Lace of any kind, Diack or white. {3 not permitted so long as evepe is worn: tat when that is removed biack ury, ch of form, it must yet be it di the fact that it Is not little res an court’ of the first ad- youe in America which And that basis is pab- 1, erry conterred, whether di- indircctis, by the expressed wish ding of such ts of conve or that its rules are though it is true that the -Bti- Life in Washington’ has been y formulated ina little perennially pr to sellin gre - open to the eriticista ¢ cod, Subservient and snobbish, psident, wl at ev ron in the street m ery and ina s us, in ord the 1 be wrenched. arto Washington alone. s 1x’ are inlicted upon P ich they ard le Wed re hundred: lors ‘to wives of ve hay fternoons of ne to be considered as part ¢ station. But, no matter 2 may hold, no one may come ble without an invitation, And diunners that Washington cels, nats aud travelers from ev nen distingwished in_ poli the bene, and men of science and of lette intelligence and culture, with the ce and beaut tly celebrated — e in any other Ame can « re ure no other dnne £0 euite hose of Wasiting aa ul life, on Sunnl: it shan: From the London Obs: For some considerable time past the Astrono- mer Royal and his assistants have been weekly reporting the signifleant fact that the recorded. fn days has been, upon Prima facie it is only photo- who need be affected by this Intelli- Human Yieal graphe gence. What can it possibly matter to the worldat large ifthere is not sunshine enon about to discolor a piece of sens’ ed paper? As a matter ot f however, the discoloration itivized paper is but one of the many processes due to the chemical energy of the ce of sunlight isa very serious matter, Its effects upon the health are direct and perceptib! We get no and we become dull and listl as if we nsitting up allnight. When thus out of tone and below par, we are consequently de- ficient in that vital energy which woufd other- wise enable us to shake off any ordinary all- ment. ris this all. Absence of sunlight for any considerable period is almost invariably followed by epidemic outbreaks. When the sunis active, ith of all kinds putrefies as it collects. When there is no sunshine the filth coliects, accumulates in masses, and ferments. These fermented accumulations are a source of positive danger as soon as the sun resumes its activity. Decomposition under a bright sun is comparatively less. Slow decomposition in the dark is esp: ‘ly hostile to health. We need no chemist to teli us all this; but at the san: it is as well to bear the chemistry of comr jife inmind, When the Astronomer Roya! reports a total ubsence of sunshine we ouxht to be especially careful, and. it. may be added, children suffer more from the absence of the sun's rays than do adults. Adults have only to Keep alive; children have to keep ative and to grow, which entails a double amonnt ot chemical work. Now, if there be no sunshine, we ¢an best supplement its absence by exer- cise. And yet, strange enough, the absence of sunshine is regarded by most mothers as a suf- ficient grouud for keeping childrea within doors. Itis, onthe contrary, the very reason why they should be sent out’ and kept out as much as possible. A late accession to the ranks of royal authors is the Infanta Donna Paz. The “Poesias de Paz de Rorbon” have been printed in an edition re- whieliod I stricted Lo 159 copies, uot intended for sale, nzton Acknowl | rrowness | hind th from all” other | at'thy ‘ociety which | | one who accomplist | title of i | ner, as befer ainplilet, | It | ¢ being | tent—but no more—that | } at it hammer and ton of the | until at present its affairs muddled condition. Mr. Moss as retired from the treasurership, and Mr. Wallack also wishes to resign. Ed. Harrigan, who succeeded Bir. Moss, has thrown up his commission, and the actual management of the charity has fallen into the hands of variety show managers, like John Stevens and Harry Miner. The pressure upon the fund became so great that it broke all the wise rules that were formed a year ago, and has placed it in a more or less precarious condition. LETTER FROM NEW YORK. Reformed Scoundrels— “Billy Me Glory”—The City Mio A Pie Eat- ing Miatch—The i r Hotel Charges—The White | ant—The Amateur Actors—Misq Jul, Jackson, Etc. bi $3. ° as Special Correspondence of Tae ZVENIvo STAR. New York, February 29. The tgnorance and credulity ‘displayed by |Ject of building a etock theater which shall pre- | clergymen in New York ue often been com- mented upon. I do not, however, remember ever to have heard of a man who gould be quite 8o easily deceived as the Rev. C. U. Goss, who is at present booming his ehurck through the diligent use of Mr. Theodore Allen as a Re- formed Scoundrel. Mr. Goss seems to be largeiy influenced in his chojce of subjects un- der his treatment by the Rev. Mr. Gibbs, who became temporarily notorious through his af- fection for Billy McGlory. ff there is a worse scoundrel in New York than McGlory it is Theodore Allen. When McGlory was thrown into prison and waiting sentence from a higher court than that which first convicted him, Gibbs seized upon Billy McGlory and made an Ideal reformation. McGlory is simply and purely bad. He is a wicked man in the full sense of the word, and never attempted to conceal any of the coarser points in his char- acter from the ordinary run of men, but such an enthusiast as Gibbs appealed to his sense of humor and he made the most extravagant pro- testations of reform to that olly temperance advocate. The advocate thereupon rushed forth and called upon the world to witness that Mr. MeGlory was reformed, and begged citizens to come forward and lend him a helping hand. At this very moment McGlory was indulging in the most horrible and ribald profanity concerning Mr. Gibbs. When found that the conversion dodge would do him no good he turned upon Gibbs and opened his eyes as to the real state ot his feelings in regard to Christianity. The downfall of Gibbs was great. The Rev. C. C. Goss has not profited by his brother's experl- ence, but has seized upon the other wicked man of New York, The. Allen, and is now extolling him to the 6 This man, whois a bruiser and tough of the worst type, has been arrested innu- merable times—twice for murder. He is described by the Rey. Clergymen as “‘a gentieman of the purest character, whose life has been devoted to good deeds.” Mr. Goss also informs the world that for years Mr. The. Allen has lived upon scanty food, that he might divide nis profits of one hundred dollars a day equally between the poor of New York And the republican party! It is simply amazing that an intelligent man, as Mr. Goss unquestionably 1s, should belleve such stuff as this. The. Allen's dive in Bleeker strect Is considered one of the most disreputable, in- decent and dangerous places of its kind in town. The scum of the lower wards and the rit-raf of the abandoned ones of both sexes gather there every night. Out of their passions for drink and excitement The. Allen makes a living. He is in.the hands of the police now. He bids fair to be as notorious a man as Billy McGlory by the time the Rev. Mr. Goss gets through with him, THE CITY'S MORALS. There 1s an evident attempt on the part of the authorities to wake up and do something In the way of changing the clty'’s morals. The charges against the: police, and in particular those instituted by Judge Murray, have been so severe and 80 conclusive that the public became indignant. It was in response to this sentiment that the policesturted in on their rald on such dives as those of McGlory and Allen. They felt it necessary to do something that would earn the commendation of the people. That is the Teal reason why they began to clear out the dives. A YTE EATING MATCT. A ple cating match in 14th street attracted a crowd a few nights since. It was not reported in any of the papers and attracted little atten- tion, but.the chances are that if eubsequent performances are greeted go enthusiastically as the initial one, this particular form of entertain- le on “Tho | ment will become quite as popular as the min- s or the variety shows. The contest took piace on the small stage of a lager beer and loon near avenue. There we nyears of age, and two of them were lit eyed nesroes. Their hands were tied be- backs and the: floor. ti en) trained to a condi- ad all gaz them, were ot ordinary size and were te bein, Moses, wio was in th pie was ph Vom thorelere, thre dove into the pies. Tt was seve betore three pies wer a little ne d before ea finished by Moses. The is, fi earned the cater‘und received $2 re- Moses was an easy win- the others had finished one he had cleared away the las Itis not ex: an elegant amusement, but It is quite as artistic as the avera atiety show aud much less brutal than boxing Ww A BONING CONTEST. Speaking of boxing reminds me that there is at last probability of securing a man to put up in front of Sullivan who will have proved himeelt the best of his kind in the country, Sul- livan excepted. There are no less than nine ed by a mon- will get_ these men a tournament that will stinan. It is easy to un- are so many champions no bare Keuckle fighting. In en days When a man aspired to the ship at fighting he was oblized to go with the bare knuckles, with the best man who could be put against him. He was not unfrequently badly punis and in several instances crippled. That is why i are few aspivants to the championship. however, when all the fighti which ts not conducted on paver, is dene with soft gloves, the pugiiists spring up on every band. The two best meg now in America Will be found, after the tow ent is over, to be Charlie Mitchell, of England, and Mervin Thompson, of Cleveland. Thompson is the western Hercules, who is backed by the whole city ot Cleveland. He recently fought Jack Stewart, the Canadian champion, and whipped him bad}. THE WIS Speaking of Cs Tmad derstand why there « There ts old reminds me of a mistake na letter a week or two ago about the overcharges at the Windsor hotel in Montreal. | The overcharges, which were certainly extor- tionate, and which were paid under protest by a friend of mine while attending the carnival, were not made by the Windsor, but by a neigh- boring hotel. The Windsor, lam told, did not f prices during the carnival week. ed a great temptation. B WHITE ELEPIANT. Tam told that the hue and ery raised over the alleged diseased condition of Barnum’s white ¢lephant—which, by the way, is not white at all—is due to the rivals of the-great showman. A story has been circulated here of an appalling character. This story 1s briefly that a child named Sims, who had cut its hand at home, was taken by its parents to the Zoological Garden in London to see the great Barnum curio: ity. While there the child fed the elephant with nuts and cakes, and it is alleged thag the elephant’s trunk came in contact with the wounded hand several times. A short titne afterwards the child became violently ill. The local physician was unable to diagnose the case to his own sat- isfaction and called in several other physicians ofeminence. The consultation resulted in the alarming discovery that the child was suffering from leprosy. ‘Thereupon the elephant was promptly accused oz being diseased, and a few pinkish spots on his trunk and ears, which had caused him to be called “white,” were ascribed to this loathsome disease. Upon which all the opposition showmen call out earnestly in the name of the mothers of the land for the author- ities to keep this dreadful elephant from spread- ing the contugion in America. Te isan ingenious story, but it is open to sus- picion, particularly as it’cowes from Barnum’s rivals, Itisrather humorous, by the way, to observe the astonishment of people when they find that Barnum’s elephant is not white. Mr. Barnum has worked in vain if at this late date it is not understood that nothing is ever as he rep- resents it to be. THE ACTORS’ FUND. The actors’ fund has gone from bad to worse, ve in a decidedly The capital has been infringed upon, and there is a constant outgo with no income. Prom being a simple charitable organization it has become a sort of pawnbrokers’ establishment and money advancing agency. The chances are that unless some strong financial men get hold of the fund Te | Ms. None of them were over , in arow on the | wistfully | were placed in front ot | Pools were sold upon the | it will break to pieces. It will bea pity, for it was'a noble charity. Actors, who are the most generous of men toward others, seem singularly unfortunate when managing their own affairs. THE AMATEUR ACTORS will be forced into retirement now until atter lent, when they are expected to bloseom out again. The pastime, if such it may be called, wealthy men have been approached on the sub- sent nothing but amateur pe A site has been selected fora house. build it next door to the Academy of Design, The scheme ‘neets with much favor on the part of the amateurs and the society men and women who are fond of acting, but the solid men—the fathers, uncles and brothers—are frowning down gone quite far enough, as it is, when perform- Buces are given in the regular theaters. The Inflvence of amateur acting upon young people, and particularly upon young girls, Is too palpa- ble to need argument, and on this account it is not probable that the project in question will ever be carried throush. MISS JULIA JACKSON. and France has discovered that she Is the most this season. Miss Julia Jackson is said to be a much more beautiful girl than the now famous Jennie Chamberlain, and there is every proba- bility of her being the rage of the coming sea- son in London. it would appear that the crop of English professional beauties bas given out, as we hear of no one who takes the place for- merly filled by Mrs. Langtry and Mrs. Cornwal- lis West. It is a new field for American enter- prise. Miss Jackson is adark type, and half the artists in London are raving about her eyes. This professional beauty business is a queer freak of the public, take it through and through. The other American girl in London, Mary An- derson, has resolved to return to America in the fall. She is a great attraction, and,as is usually the case with great attractions, she has fallen into the hands of Mr. Abbey. That enterprising gentleman, since his failure in the grand opera, has gone back to the business of theatrical spec- ulation. Itisthe line in which he made his first success, and by which he built up a fortune that was ample until Abbey’s disastrous flight in grand opera. Miss Anderson's triumph in London has by no means been as great as re- ported. THE DEATH OF SALMI MORSE Temoves aman from the surface of New York life who was always more or Jess of a sensation. He was palpably insane, and had been so a year before his death. But no care was taken of him, and he gradually drifted down until he depended upon a woman for his bread and butter until he made his last desperate venture with one of his extraordinary plays. He had never been suc- cessful In anything during his residence in New York, had squandered several fortunes, and died a miserable death. The religionists have already seized upon these facts for moral lessons based on Salmi Morse’s attempt to produce the “Pas- sion Play.” The simple truth is, however, that the man was a crank, and that he ended his life violently, as all cranks are apt to do. -—_______ MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC. PATTI COMES IN APRIL HEARTS” —“‘con! PRINCESS IDA," ETO. “THE DEUCE OF "—RHEA'S PLAY—“THE —The Mapleson comparfy with Patti will protably, appear at Ford’s the first week in April. — Ina recent letter to the Philadelphia Times, Olive Logan comments upon the enormous suc-, cess abroad of “Our Girls,” as she charmingly designates Mary Anderson and Minnie Palmer, — The “Deuce of Hearts” has proven a draw- ing card at the Grand Opera house, Brooklyn— standing room being at a premium. —Kate Forsyth wants to play the Neilson Tepertory next season as a star. cola.” — John Stetson has found his Mascot in the laughable comedy of “Confusion.” Ithasreached its 100th performiance in New York. — Gounod, the composer, will be sponsor tor Mil will soon be bay 2 church, Paris, joining the Catholic church. duce next season. Itisa dramatization from fs | the French. middle of tie line. A | °* and at a rap | fell flat on the stage and | 2 minutes | -—Patti did go to California after many pre- dictions to. the contrary contract and Mapleson is exceeding glad. — “Princess Ida” has pleased the Bostonians. The attendance nightly at the Museum eyi- ences the enthusiastic approbation of this highly euttured community. for au indefinite run. Minnie Palmer, are playing *n London at the- aters situated directly opposite each other. “They never speak as they pass by.” and Joseph Surface in private theatricals re- cently in London, and won the highest praise for their- natural and spirited acting. The father emphatically contradicts the story that he will run for parliament. — “Young Mrs, Winthrop,” from the Mad in try round. — Tennyson seems to ve the Bunther of pop- ularity at present. At Walluck’s theater, New York, they are playing “Lady Clare,” and at the h’ avenue a perversion of **The’ Princes: “Princess Id: — It has been said that the reason of the sus- cess of “Princess Ida” in Boston ig, It was com- posed by a Sullivan. —Mrs. Langtry’s health has been anything but good lately, and ner doctor has ordered rest. This is impossible, but the lady will for a time discontinue Wednesday and extra mati- nees whenever it is possible. — It Is probable that Clara ‘Morris will play in London next s under Frank L. Goodwin's management. — Perugini is going back to Italy next sea- son, although offers to remain in his native country are temptii — The editor of the London Theater, an able dramatic magazine, has written a vigorous ar- ticle on “ii its,” in the course of wh ssails the rowdyism which is frequently vented upon authors and actors on those occasions. Louis XI. Fine scenery will be gotten up and the costumes will be entirely new as well as his torieally correct. A strong company will be en- gaged. — Barnum’s cireus will have 873 names oa its pay rolls, in the exhibition department, 210 on the cars and twenty-three agents, the daily expenses being $6,800. The tents will seat 21,000 persons, and-for the first time double tents will be carried, so that while the circus is playing in one town the preparations will be made in the next. There are eleven palace cars, seven advance advertising cars and fifty-four cars for cages and properties. = Mr. Robert L. Downing, of Washington, lately a member of. Mr. Joseph Jefferson’s com- pany, has signed a contract with Miss Fanny Davenport for next season under the terms of which he will play the part in “Fedora” at present in the hands of Mr. Robert Muntell. Mr, Downing has come forward very rapidly in the dramatic profession during the past three years. He pet “heavy business” for a season or two with Miss Mary Anderson, and ultimately became her leading support.’ His engagement by Miss Davenport is being kept a profound secret. That 1s why It happens to be 80 ear! announced in the columns of the New Yor! Times. —Campanini was asked if there wasany truth in the report ttiat he isto become the manager ot the New York Metropolitan opera house. “I can’t answer that question definitely yet,” was his reply. “One thing, though, Iam certain of, and that is there will be no stars. I shall have no stars. A good company and that is ull; every- thing will be on a grand scale and popular prices will be charged. The stars get too much shame the large salaries they commans think of Patti getting €5,000 a night. It is enormous! The whole company pave to work Just for tie stars and the manager.’ — While in Cincinnatt,, at least’ three thous- nambula.” It wasa wildly enthusiastic house. Campanini and Sembrich were called before the curtain many times. In the midst of her air, “Do Not Mingle,” Sembrich was stopped hy the applause, during which a basket of flowers was thrown on the stage. Kissing her havd to the audience she picked up the flowers and | Altdorfe Wm threw them back tothe audience. When the curtain fell the audience rose and tumuituously applauded until an encore was given, 1 EP-To odtsin any ot call for ~ApvERTinED has now become so popular that a number of | t is proposed to | Bescon Dilan Mee on4th avenue, where there is an eligible lot. | the scheme. They consider that the craze has | thew Foi Ase The world has just discovered that Gen. | Stonewall Jackson left a daughter, and England cckett Surah Jane beautiful woman that has visited thelr shores | Melt L ton H Mrs Claborne Fanny man Hearictta Mrs rs HOM Carter Lizzie Mra Carter Louisa Mra ne Mabel @ Garter anus Durant ‘TF Mra Fencasom Sarah iaccrald Wm L Mire Mrs Golden Hathe ivens Mugwie Gladden Mary Mt ‘Grimes Melinda Mrs Green Hose Mrs Hartaborn Annie I Hiles Anita sirs Howard Eune- Holmes Edw See Henderson Hubert Me eo? Abbott Ernest E Akerlcy Geo 8 Arinistead 1 T Anderson Bobt Bunket Aaron Brats Chas E | — Steele Mackaye’s new play is called “Dg- | Bancrott Sanvl B Counte & Burch Nevada, the Ameriean prima donna, who | din the English Passionist — Rhea has written a play which she will pro- | Cunningham Jas She nobly fulfills her | “ ill Campbell WB eee Wms he opera is on | pissy D —The two little American rivals, Lotta and | an Master Hamp —HNenry Irving's two sons played Chartes | B™ v Fike Henry E E T square theater, has been charming all the coun- aca Howard Holes Robt E P Mrs Augustus Amold L H Mrs he | 5 —W. E. Sheridan will star next season in | Tancinan Lillio de Moran H J Mrs Si OF LETTERS RETURNED = LETTER OFFICE, ‘Mancw 1, 1834. LADIES’ LIST, Eskew John money entirely. I wish the stars would go to aa the deuce, myself as well. Why, it isa perfect | Russ Just | Fremont Capt Sowail L Ghiingn John a and people attended the production of “La Son- | Ingram “229% Boundary st.” LIST OF LETTERS, [ — T OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE STON CITY POST OFFICE, SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1884. f theme Letters the applicant must infor within one month they will be railed for wi vad Letter Oftice. FRANK B. CONGER, Postmaster. LADIES’ LIST. Anderson Gen! Goo B Mrs rs Avagno® Julia R Anderson Jannie Hacklin Magia Haves WB Mra Jones Chactty Mrs Sohnso: Sackson Rostia Mrw y Adelaid> Mrs AD Mrs Ku x Clara b he yoore Latte A. 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Laird AJ Lichter James H MISCELLANEOUS, 503, st. 8. E, — Sreroran ‘This week we shall offer Great Bargains in EMBROIDERIES AND LACES. ‘We guarantee them to be by far the cheapest goods ta, the city, 1 Lot HANDSOME PATTERNS, at Sc. « yard, worth from Sc. to 10¢. 1 Lot ELEGANT GOODS, some Patterns, very wide, gt 0c. a yard, worth from 12c, to 186, 1 Lot ELEGANT FLOUNCINGS, at 250. a yard, worth from S8¢. to 480, 1 Lot WIDE TORCHON LACE, worth 280, a yard, will be sold at 14c. a yard. 1 Lot ORIENTAL LACE, Purled Edze, 1Sc. 8 yard, ‘worth 250. ‘We have. beyond all doubt, the best 250. Oriental Laces in the city, Just received a lot of BEADED FRONTS, which we ‘Will sell at a great banesin, One lot at $5.98, positively Worth 86. Others in proportion, BARGAINS IN ALL KINDS OF LACES, BARGAINS IN ALL KINDS OF EMBROIDERIER at - ~ - A EE WMD m3 Be AA YOU MM Ssseq BA Sou Seg > feb2s, 467TH STREET N. W. Srenuxe Siver. Heving Just received Girect from the manufacturer® lovely assortment of Solid Silver Jewelry of the very latest designs, and being able to sell them lower than any other house in the city,we would call yourattention toour Solid Silver Rhinestone Pins at 99. Solid Silver two stone Pins at $1.49. Bolid Silver five stone Pins at $2.29. Solid Silver seven stone Fins at $2 Solid Silver Hoop Earrings at 49, 75 and 99c. patr. Bolid Silver Abinestone Earrings at 99c., $1.49, CLOR Solid Silver Rhinestone Cotlar Buttofis, 39. Solid Silver Bangle Bracelets at $1.09, In fine Rolled Gold Bangte Brac icis we have the Intest novelties in our cases, ‘The new designs are most besutiful and the quality and price leave nothing to be destera. Wehaye also some very pretty Bangles in Jet and Gold from 9c. up. Solid Silver Jersey and Hair Pins from 49. up. Solid Silver Searf Pins from 49e. up. 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