Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 27, 1892, Page 13

&£ \ THE OMAHA DAILY BEE GETTING READY TO PREACH fome Interesting Talks About the Propara- tion of Bermons GENERAL READING IS RECOMMENDED Pastors of rrepare Disconrses—Gen- News, A Few of the Prominent Omaha Tell How ¥ Thelr Pulpit eral Charch Do people who occupy church pews ever wouder how long it takes the minister to prepare his Sabbath morning sermon? Do they ever speculate, mentally, upon the aours of study and the days of general read- ing that a fine sermon has cost! These are thoughts that may well claim the considera- tion of every thoughtful and {ntelligent church goor, A very good story 1s told of Henry Ward Beecher, that is called to mind by the remark made by Rev. W. R. Mackey in this column. As the story runs Mr. Beecher was rusticating one summer in & out-of-the-way place and he attended a rural ohurch without making known to the audi- ence his identity. The young minister who filled the “pulpit delivered a fer- vent discourso that appeared to fill the entire audience with admiration for his eloquence aud profound schoiarship. At the closo of the sorvices Mr. Beecher asked tho young man how long it took him to preparo the sermon ho had delivered. With en air of great intellectual superiority the young tinister said: *‘Oh, about three days.” “I& that so!" remarked Mr. Beccher. ‘It took mo nearly lwenly years when I pre- parea that sermon.” Here is Dr. W. J. Harsha's plan of pre- paring his excellent sermons : “It has been my custom since my college days 10 keep a serios of what are known as *‘Commonplace Books:' but I keep them on a plan of my own. A text or themo that strikes me as significant or useful 1 put at the top of the px;m. and then as 1 read dur- ing the week 1 uote down any thoughts or suggestions, poetry or illustrations that may be brought to my attention. ln that way I am working on 200 or 300 sermons at once. When the time comes to select them I usually have a great mass of material from which my only trouble is to eliminate the bad and preserve the good. My morning sermon 1 go over carcfully with pen n hand writing down full notes. then I dictate it to a stenog- rapber and read 1t from the type-written copy. My evening sermon I deliver without notes. The ideal method I believe to be, to write out the sermon in full, then read the manuscript over carefully several timas, then throwing it away aud standing up In the strength of the spirit of (Goa, preach the vure gospel out of asincere and honest heart. WitLiam J. Hagsnoa.” Rev. P, 8. Merrill of the First Methodist ohureh has the roputation of being o fluent and effective spenker without notes. Hero 18 what ho has tosay about his method of sermon building: *[ sometimes have a subject and then find & text to suit it; genorally I start with some text The first work is to analyze itand make an outline. Then I read all within my reach bearing upon the different divisions of truth, This is done, when I have my way, early in the week. After that I ponder on the subjects in hand. I never wrote a ser- mon to preach, I make an outline contain- ing less words than I hero write, I gather only subject matter before hand and depend on the moment for words. P. Rov. A. J. Turkle, pasto! the Kountzo Memorial Lutheran cburch, ono of Lhe most interesting speakers among theyounger pastors of the city. Ho gives his ideas upon the subject of preparing sermons in the fol- lowing words: *4n answer to your question, How dol propare my sermons? 1 shall say nothing of he previous acquisition or knowledge both biblical and general. That is essential. But when 1 am ready to prepare my sermon L must be in my study, at my desk and pen in hand. Sometimes 1 then select a text and ‘worlk ont my sermon, foraging In literature and experienco for 'facts to illustrate tho truth, Again I want to present a certain subject und selcot a passage of scripture for 8 text that will belp to elucidate and enforce. But I nearly always writo out my sermon in full. I never rely on inspiration in the pul- 1 beliove in Inspirations most heartily; ut | believe they como to those who work on the preparation not to those who shirk. A. J. TURKLE.” Rev. T. J. Mackey, rector of All Saints Episcopal church is a very effective and on- ergotic pulplt orator. Ho says: *I keep a commonplace book in which 1 jot down thoughts as they occur to me upon all sorts of subjects. I keep adding to this stock of random thoughts, keeping them ranged under proper heads, until I have the frame ‘work for a number of discourses. In this ‘way I am always accumulating material upon & wide range of themes, and when I take one up for development I often find more in it thao I at first imagine. 1 read every good thing I can get hold of bearing upon the sub- Jects T take up for consideration. T. J. MACKEY."" R. Mackey of Pittsburg, brother of Rev, T Mackey of this city, has been holding o mission at All Saints'Episcopal church during the past weck. His many ex- collent sermons during the past week have been hoard by large audiences and have cre d a deop impression, Rev. Mackoy is a scholarly and aggressive thinker and his style of oratory is forceful and direct. He deals with a great many practical problems that aro eschewed by the majority of minis- ters. Speaking of the length of time he usually spent in preparing a sermon, he said : “1f you ask me how long it takes to prepare xmy sermons T will say thirty yoars. Every- thing that bas helped to make me helps to make my sermons, My sermons are the re- sult of thirty yeurs of growth. It would be impossible to state just where and when 1 mcquire this or that element of my di courses, Sermon building is man building, It is the result of progress along intellectual pod spiritual lines,’” Among Rellgious Workers. ‘The mission held at All Saints Episcopal ohurch the past weok has been a pronounced success, The moetings have beon attonded by very large audiences and tho interest awakened has been quite remarkable. Rev. ‘W. R. Mackey of Piutsburg, brother of Rev, 1. J. Mackoy, pastor of All Saints church, has preached a number of exceptionally able sormons and has_been the meaus of croating 8 deep interest in religious work among a 1arge number of people Who do not, as a rulv, attend charch, Rev. Mackey will preach the olosing sermon 0f tho mission this evening, taking as a subject for the discourse the very SUREesLive wor ‘Remnants.” Dr, Kerr, president of Bellevue colloge, is bopelul of securivg sufficient funas in the near future to put up fine Jarge boarding Dall for the bo{l on the college campus. He says that this is at present the most urgent meed of the college, Rov. J. C. Waterman of Kalamazoo, Mich , hus preached twice at St. Mary's Avenuo Congregational church and will fiil the pulpit sgain today. Ho is u scholarly gentleman and ;ppo:;:r 10 be & pleasing ‘ana successful Cransion & Stowe, publishers of the W est- orn Christian Advocate at Clucinnati, will publish a daily Christian Advocate in Omaha duriug the mouth of May. ‘I'hey announce that it will bo an eight page seven column to tha page newspaper with general religious and secular news in adaition to the confer- ence proceediugs, ‘The paper will contain cuts of prominent men and leading churches ond institutions of learning. A full corps f editors aud reporters will be brought to maba to get up the wmatter for the vaper. ‘The following young wen will complete the first year's course at the Omaha Theolo- seminary this week: B. C, Swaok, glu Litherhand, E. A, Enders, G. A, wan, E. W, Symmonas and I:.nb‘u KnAlly.Mo- Assoclation Notes, ‘The concert ball of the Young Men's Chris- Hian sssociation has been beautitully decor- Mted and is now oue of the handsomest audi- ums in the city. ‘Tho Junlor bicycle club recently organized Wt the Young Men's Christian association MenmiLy. Rev. W. 0 Fonng, Manis Chmirssuause. ls of the Ald Soclely has boon ! o the meetings will be hel. African churckes, but it 1s the intention to socure rooms in the noar future where the society can claim a home of its own. Conference Delegates. The work of securing entertainment for the general conference delegates moves on very satisfactorily. The citizens of Omaha are wide awake to the fact that the confer- ence will bo of great benefit to Omaha, For a whole month the name of Omaha will be telegraphed all over the civilized world in connection with the conference proceedings and thousands of people will visit the city during the mouth of May to bear away favor- able impressions of our city and veople. Three hundrod delezates have already been provided with _ontertainment in private families and within a couple of weeks it is hoped All the privato entertainment desired will bave been secured. A request has been sent to fifty influential oitizons asxing them to provido entertainment for threo each, and if this {s done the work will then be finished and the others will be provided with entor- tainmont at the hoteis. It is hoped that many more cards will bo sent to Mr. Norman A. Kuln, corner of Fifteenth and Douglas streots, by citizens who will agree to take one or more delegates. The following is & complete list of those who have agreed to entertain delegates. If any bave been omitted by mistake they are requested to re- port to Mr. Kubn at once, The physicians appear to bo in the lead in this ontertainiog entorprise. There aro thirteon physicians in the list of entertainers: W. F. Allen. J. W. Arnold, 1140 North Elghteenth street; G. Abrahumsen, 1313 North Twenty-sixth; John Ander:on, 2033 Chicago; R. K. Allen, 2019 Webstcr; J. H. Arthur, Council Bluffs; Joseph Barker, C. E. Bates, Thirtv-second ' and Dodge: V Broatch, 2526 Dodgo; J. L. Brandeis, 2200 Dodgo; E. A. Benson, 4728 Dodge; Samuel Burns, 1733 Dodge; Louis Bornsbeim, 249 St. Mary's avenue; Mrs, Elizabeth Bell, 2528 Spalding; Mrs, T. C. Bryant, 419 North Forty-first; Henry Brown, Twenty-sixth *harlos; G. M. Brown, 2818 Woolworth avenue; C. C. Belden, 1911 Capitol avenue; R. W. Breckenridge, 1210 Thirtioth avenue: C. I\ Breckenridge, 702 South Twenty-eighth street; G. S. Beneun, 8224 Burt; Mrs. Lida Boyer, Rev. W. K. Beans, 2i11 Locust: V. J. Connell, Twenty-fourth and St. Mary's ayenue; O. M. Cartor, 8510 Farnam; C. ‘L. Chaffee, Thirty-fifth and Burton; F. C. Cl dening, forty-seventh and Davenport; A. S. Cost, 1806 Binnoy; David Cole, Tenth: H. A. Crane, 2211 Seward; J., F wichael, 4915 Cass; Dr. B, T Crumm, Wirt; A. E. Cobb, 2020 Woolworth avenuo; I, Colpetzer, 'T'wenty-fifth avenue and Doug- las; Dr. scaden, 2015 Cass; Dr. C. F. Clark,2011 Woolworth avenue: G. W. Doans, 2024 Chicago; John Date, 1383 Park avenue; J. T, Dale, 1233 Dbirty-first; G. P. Dietz, 1602 North Tywenty-eighth: J. T. Dillon, 2220 Seward; M. D. Howard; Mrs. Eastman, Dr. D. A. Foote, 308 North Twenty-s street; Rev. J. M. krench, 1220 Bmmett; John K. Flack, 4611 Howara; A. C. Foster, 1624 South Thirty-fourth; L. D. fowler, 1813 Wirt; D. Farrell, 1234 South_‘Chirtieth: G. W. Forbes, 3015 North Twenty-fourth; Jacob Fawcett, 2107 Spencer; A. G. Frodin, 511 North Nineteenth; Dr.' Clark Gapen, 1313 Twenty-fifth avenue; Mrs. J. W. Gan" nett, 212 North Twenty-second street; Dr. W. S. Gibbs, 1515 Shormau avenue; W. A, L. Gibbon, 4115 Lafayette avenue; Gibson, 2117 Wirt; C. F. man, 1805 South Tenth Mrs. Gurney, Glen avenue, Council Bluffs; A. P, Hopkins, 820 Twenty-first streot; G. W. Hall, Park avenue; C. Hartman, 8111 Far- nam; D. M. Haverly, 1914 Farnam; John Hamline, 2623 Charles; M. M. Hamline, 1820 Spencer; Mrs, Anna Hustis, 1821 Binney; J. W. Hoffman. 2216 Seward; G. N. Hopper, 2024 Twenty-eighth avenue: W. R. Homan, 1804 Binney; Mrs. C. Hardy, 1508 Soutn Thirty-fourth street: Mrs, R. A. Rutchison, 1408 North Twenty-fifth street; James Hodge, 2153 South Tenth: Alex Hodge, 2201 South ienth; Robert Hodge, 2208 South Tenth: Mrs. A. J. Harmon, 814 Plerce. Mrs. J. Haynes, 024 North Twenty-fourth; A. Hodwetts, 1007 Pierco; R. D. Hills, 2018 Cali- fornin; L. A. Harmon, 2226 Ohio; G. M. Hitcheock, 2014 Farnam; Mrs. J. B, Hawley, 2514 Capitol avenue; J.'C. Howard, Thirty- cona and Woolworth avenue; A. D. Jones, 12 Wirt street; Mrs, E. A. Jackson, Soutti ourth streat: C. A. Jacobson, 1 Dodge; T. C. Johnson, 216 North Twenty- second; Harry Johnson, South Thirtieth. Howard Kennedy,2224 Dodge; J. M. Keyer, 2110 Binvoy; Mrs. J, W. Kline, 8516 North Twenty-third; J. A, Kellar, 1314 North Twenty-seventh; A. Karr, 1536 North Twenty-seventh; Mrs. S. E. Kenneay, 2016 Dodge: Mrs. Dr. Knode, 3120 Mason: Allen Koch, 2120 Wirt; F. 3, Kennard, 1824 Dodgo: . A. Konniston, 1824 Binuey; Z. T. Lind- say, 312 North Fortieth; S.'W. Lindsay, 3115 Mason; Mrs. Helon A. Lowlis, Twen- tieth and Chicago; C. O. Lobeclk, 1621 North Twentieth; Mrs. A, L. Lobeck, 1532 North ‘Twentieth; Dr. P, 8. Leisonring, 706 South Gighteenth; Dr. 8. D. Mercer, Fortieth and Hamilton, W. B. Milliard, Twenty-fourth and Howard; George C. Metcalf, Thirty- fourth and Francis; J. M. Marston. 2518 Patrick avenue; J. J. McLain, 2209 Spencer; Mrs, Jennie Molntosh, 2223 South Tenth; Robert McClellang, 2214 Webster; Mrs. W. C. Mulford, 4723 Capitol avenue; Mrs. A. G. MoAusland, 2106 Locust; Alfred Miliard; Harney; M. O. Maul, 636 Park avenue; E. A. Mills, 120 North Thirty-ninth: J. C. Morkeil, Twenty second and Dodge: W. S. Mayne, Council Biuffs; G. M. Nattinger, 2003 Pierco; W. N. Nason, Seventeenth ana Cass; J. W. Nicholson, 2216 Spruce; Ole Oleson, 2128 Wirt; Z. H. Oxman: M. T. Patrick, Twen- ty-fourth and Lake; J. N. H. Patric} Hollow; A. J. Poppleton, 16 avenue; E. A. Parmalee, Corby; J. O. Phillippi, 16 i, Paine, 2587 St. Mary's avenue; Philip Potter, 106 South Thirty-tirst avenuo, A. T Rector, 1802 Biuney; C. S. Raymond, 114 South Thirty-eighth aveuue T, Kob- inson, 2103 Binney; M. T. Roys, T J. T. Robinson, 20 North Spen- cer; D. G. Rhoades, 1919 Binney: H. Rhoad, 1715 North Nineteenth; A. L. Read, Twonth- fifth and Dodge: Mrs, L. 5. Skinner, 212 Twenth-fifth; Mrs, Minnie Swurgls, 950 North Twenty-third; Dr. R. M. Stone, 2370 Dodge; W. 5. Strawn, 2015 Douglas; C. E. Sharp, 1020 South Thirtieth avenuo; N. J. Smith, 2160 South Teuth: M. K. Savuge, 4606 Dodge; Selby, 4806 Davenport: Klias Swenson, 2008 North Twentb-fourth; Brad D. Slaugbter, Twenty-first and Wirt; Dr. E. Sherwood, 2015 Wooiworth; Dr., S, K. Spalding, Twenty-fifth and Charles; Charles Sitkwort| South Fortieth; Mrs, Phil, 3 North 'Thirty- nmth; Dr. H ' W. Shriver, 2008 Maple; Martin Tibke,2120 Wirt; Dexter L. Thomas, 1004 North Twenty-seventh street; Charles Turner, 3316 Farnam; Mrs, L. M. Tuttle, 158 South Twenty-fitth: W. G. Templeton, 4016 Cuming; L. W, Tullys, Council Bluffs: M.A. Upton, 5818 Davenport; Mrs, C. W.Van Tylo, 4623 Douglas; C. T, Van Camp, 2105 Binney; John A. Wakefield, 2637 Farnam; Mrs, Lila A, Waring, 4008° Seward; K. 8., Webster, 3840 Hamilton; J. H. Wharton, Twer fourth avd Locust; Dr. T. R. Ward, ¢ Wirt; W, Z 2014 Seward; W. S, Wrignt, 1120 T y-elghth; A. P. Wooa, 125 Bouth Twenty-fifth; H. Whiting, 403 Lowe avenue: P. Whitney, 1311 South Twenty-sixth; 1. Wakeley, 607 North Nine- teenth; Mrs. J. T, Weston, 2505 California; A. J. Worley, 2616 Seward; C. W, Weller, 2002 Wirt; C. R, Wilson, Fifueth Cuming; A. Wagoner, 1212’ South Tuirty- second ; Mrs. E. Young, Thirty-second and Dodge. Mr, Cuble's Persounlity, George W. Cable, the well known southern author, who will read at the Young Men's Christian association hall on Friday and Sat- urday evenings, April 1 and2,is & slim ouilt man of middle height, with dark, boet- ling brows and & high forehead, surmounted by a shock of rich, black bair, and wears a full beard slightly sprinkled with gray. He isrisivg 5and 40. Belorehe was 14 his father died, leaving @ widow and children as hostages to fortune, and but a few hundred dollars wherewith to redeem theui, so thau young Cable was compelled to leave school in order to aid in the support of his wmother and sisters. He began as a olerk, and atter “‘doing" the war as a soldier returned to New Orleaus and made such & living as he could— first as au errand boy,theu as a surveyor,and finally secured & golll»lnn in a prominent cot- ton house, which he resigued in 1579 to de- vote himself exclusively 1o literature. His vovels show such & mastery of the Louisiana dialeot and such a keen insight iuto tho creole character as to give him a front pluce smong American romancers, and the publio readi from his works he has given dur- ing uau?n few years ba avprocia and largely reader be uses bis flue volce Lo at the leading | tage in the impersonification of his various characters, and the negro dinlect scerns to come to him naturally. Not the least at- tractive part of his “programmo are the creole songs that he sings each evening, The advance sale of seats will begin at the Young Men's Christian _association office next Thursday at0a, m. A lively demand is anticipated, Rellg s Notes. The total income of the church of Eugland 18 about §1,000,000 & woek. Colonel Elliott F. Shopard toliows the ox- ampla of Mr. Rockefeller ana Jay Gould,says the Globe Democrat, He has just canceled 30,000 worth of God’s wrath against him by donating to the Presbyterians of Brooklyn a house worth that amount. The receipts of the American board for February wero $47,50.31, as against §3,906.25 for February, 1501, Tho fallmg off donations, which wore only $928,708.11 stoad of $37,81 ¥ . The total for the haif year S against §321,008.44, Dountions have incroased $551 Legacies have fallen off £3,454.03, Nicolas, the new bishop of the Ureek church fn America, has arrived in Sau Fran- cisco. He was formerly the bishop of Tifiis, in Asia Minor. When tho roporters tried to intorview him they could not induce him to talk for publication, but ho 1s a handsome Russian and seeks to avoid needless formali- The Roman Catholic mission among the Dyaks of North Borneo has now eight stations wifh 600 Christians. There are fourteen pricsts, two brothers and nine Frauciscan sisters, Tho sisters have two convents whore they iustruct the givls and small boys, One of the missionaries, the Kev. Thomns Jackson, is in this country seoking to arouse interest 1n the mission. The work on the foundation of the Episco- pal cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, will be commenced in a fow days. During the absence of Bishop Potter in Europe, all the arrangements nbout tho building are in the hauds of Rev. Dr. Robert J. Nevin. Dr. Nevin is of the opinion that a fino crypt can be made ready for holding ser- vices by Eastor, 1303, and the sanctuary of the cathedral will very likely bo completed without the great nave and aisles, ind bo ready for consecration by Christmas, 1805, To complete the entire work ton years will be required. Rev. W. E. Smith, pastor of tho Central Presbyterian church of San Francisco, is doing for that city very much what Dr. Parkhurst is doing for New York. He preached a sermon Sunday before last en- titled, “‘Peeps Iuto Hell; the Dark Side of San Francisco,” in which he gave a terrible, though true, picture of the nether side of life fn San Francisco. *'San Francisco is wicked, rotten,’ writes a correspondent. *“There are good people in it, virtuous, high- minded, home-making, duty-doing people, but the mass is made up of small-braned, selfish, monoy-at-any-cost creatures. The mass drinks o' great deal, gambles, cheats, swears and is thovoughly vile. In short, San Francisco is an average product os our Christian civilization. One of the particu- lars in which it 1s conspicuously inferior to most other cities, however, is the intellectual poverty of its pulpit. We have not even one preacher whose name is knowa outside of the state, or whose abilities would fit him in seoular life for higher duties thau counter- jumping or persuading others of the laity to insure their lives. Tonight at Boyd's New theater, thoater- goors will be introducea to David Hender son’s latest spectacular production *‘Sinbad, or the Maid of Balsor: Siobud is the legitimate heir of *Ihe Crystal Slipper’’ and ‘“‘Bluebeard, Jr,” and in it aro found all the favorites of the Henderson enterprises, in- cluding Eddie Foy, Henry Norman, Arthur Duun, Dan Hart, Spencer Gracey, Louise Eissing, Ida Muile, Jessie Villars, Frankie Raymond and Topsy Veun. There is no doubt that “Sinbad” isa su- perb scenic display. Its most striking scenes are the port of Balsora at daybreak, the dock of a pirate ship, a tableau repro- sentiug the ocean depths, 8 cannibal island, the frozen valley of diamonds, Sinbad’s pal- ace and the transportation scone, ‘‘The Morning of Life," reported to be a most mag- nificent scenic picture. “Sinbad” has two erand pageants, “Tho Winter Ballet,” led by three premier dancers, and *The Wedding Procession,” a march of 100 people attired in the costumes of difforent nations. The piece is full of catehy music, the most taking songs bei “The Bogie Man,” I haven't Got it Now There are Momonts When Ono Wants to be Alone,” *“T'hat's What the Wild Waves are Saying,” and a parody on ‘‘Maggie Murphy’s Home,” Tho story is as simple as extravaganza stories usually are, but it is sufficient to those who care for plot in the sensuous whirl of mirth, music and color. “Oh What a Night,” an entertaining farco comedy, with the tollowing well known cast, will appear at the Farnam Street theater this afteracon and evening for & four days' stay, with Wednesday matinee: Mr. Charles A. Loder, Charles Edwaras, Billy Lang, Warren Ashley, Hacry Moore, Mina Gen- nell, Bessie King, Ruby Lytton, lidna and Marie Leigh and others. Tho piece has made a great hit east and is about the only farce comedy that cau lay claim to @ plot. To describe the numeroas complica- tions, ridiculous situations and general fun arising from the avtempted marriage of the gay, young, but bankrupt “Howard” at the unusual time of midnight to the neice of “Judge Herman Pottgeiser’ (Charles A. Loder), and the interference of the actress, “Celeste Vavasoure” (Bessie King), who is berself in love with the handsome “Howard,” would take too much space, but 48 fuuny, awfully funny and the singing, danciog and medleys that pop in_ from timo to time mako this ono of the most interesting of comedies, and cannot fail to please everybody. The special feature of the performanca is the worderful dancing of the famous English twins, “The Sisters Leigh,” whose spacialty called the *‘Delusion Dance' has excited much comment throughout the country and is conceded to be & most wonderful per- formance in the dancing line. For week of March 28 at the Wonderland Musee” and Theater company, Fifteenth stroot and Capitol avenuo, 8 great bill of at- tractions is offered to tho patrons of this family resort. Prof. Woodward and his ed- ucated seals and sea lions, introducing Frisco the first and only vrained sea lion, Mr. and Mrs, Toboy and their seal baby, Spot; their fifth year in the United States. F. D, King's enchanted castle. made ontirely of psper. Carl Muller's 1mported panoramio views. He will present this week scenes in Switzerland. Sonor Perrins collection of curios and works of art from old Mexico. ‘The art glass engraver, Prof. Kerns, Broul- lara’s wax works, Catuili’s illusions, the half laay and the three headed songstress. In the theater Edw. Newman, German comedian, The celebrated lady cornet solo- ist Miss May Kessler. Harry and Ada Price refinea " sketch artists and Dan Ma- s00's Comedy company in the “Rival Trades- men,” and a host of oiher attractions, Four performances daily a1 2:30, 4.15, 8 and 0:30 Conreid’s Comio O company wili sing tne great New York Casino success, “‘Poor J han,” at Boyd’s new theater on Thurs- y and Saturday next. “Poor was written by Carl Milloecker, er of “The Black Hussar,” “The tudent,” aud other comic' operas, aboul two years ago, at the suggestion of Mr. Conried, who was then visiting Vienoa. Mr, Conried waoted something novel--aifferent from the general run of comic operas—and the idea struck him that one with an Ameri- can subject, devold of the picturesque and gorgeous costuming, whieh is considered the necessary adjunct of comic opers, would take in America. ~ No sooner said than done, a *Poor Jonathan was the outcome. Either Cari Milloecker became very much Ameri- canized or Mr, Conried couveyed Lo him his | idea in very complete form, for it must be admitted that the production 18 thoroughly permoated with the flavor of Americanism. ‘The plot is infinitely amusing and interest- g, New York is thé scene of action. Ruby- Rold, 8 bonanza king, luckless in his suit for the fair Harriet and weary of supporting the responsibilitics of his vast wealth, transfers it all wo Jonathan Trip, his cook. Poor Jona- than takes every advautage of his change in position, ai ere 1s where some of the most excellent morsels of Lho opera are developed. Finally true love conquers, and Harriet and Ruoygold coming togethor, Jonathan sd the latter arrange about the wealth, and all goes merrily on. R Prof. Johu Fiake, ‘There is & growiug interest shown io OUmaba io lectures and similar eutertain- ments of & high literary order, aud au appre- . SUNDA¥: MARCH 27, 1892—SIXTE - PAGES Our First Great Special Sale. 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Dinmond Searf Pins, great varioty, from 50 to #8500, ¢ In addition to our immense assort- ment of mounted goods, we have thou- sands of loose 1 monds in all sizes, from 1-64 of a karat to 10 karats each, and worth from $2 up to #4,000 each, which can bo set as desired, us we man- ufacture our own Diamond Settings. Diamonds re-cut or reset. SOUVENIR SPOONS. An endless variety; solid silver. 200 different styles, from 90c¢ to $10 each. Come and see the Omaha £poon. ‘We aro the manufacturers. ROGERS' TRIPLE PLATED KNIVES, FORKS and SPOONS. Sect of Rogers’ triple plated knives, only $1.65. Set_of Rogers’ triple plated forks, only $1.65. Set of Rogers’ A 1 plated teaspoons, only $1. Set of Rogers A 1 plated Tablespoons, only $2. Complete Carving Set (inife, fork and steel) reduced to $1.50. MUSIC DEPT. We carry a full and complete line of all the most popular and Iatest Sheet Music. Sole agents for Steinway, Knabo Vose Sons, Bohr Bros., and Sterling Piunos. Tho celeorated and only Emory Guitars and Mundolins; Fair- banks & Cole’s Artist Banjos. and ciation of this fact influenced tne Unitarian churen people Lo bring to this city Prof. Johu Fiske, the eminent bistorian, for a lec- ture, which will be delivered in' the Uni- tarian church tomorrow evening, the subject being *“The Discovery of America.” Prof. Fisko bas many friends and_admirers in this city, who wiil give him u cordial welcome on the occasion of his first visit_iere, and tho advance sale, now in_progress at'Chase & Eddy's, indicates that he will have a goodly audienco. The teachers’ association of this city, fuily appreciating the exalted position heid by Prof. Fiske in the literary world, particularly as & writer on historical sub- jects and concerning evolution, are now en- deavoring to arrange for a course of lectures here by him next season, and they have good hopes of success in securing him. The bringing of such a distinguished man in tho world of letters as Prof. I'iske to Omaha is an important event. e L Another Prize Problem, A gentleman visiting a patient in a hospital said to theattendant “Thatsick man’s father is my mother’s son.” What relation existed between the vizitor and the patient? The Queen will give an elegant Mason & Risch or Steinway fine toned upright piano to the first person answering the above prob- lem correclr n elegant gold watch for the second correct answer; a china dinner set for the third correct answer; an elogant silk dress pattern for the fourth correct answer: and mouy other valuablo prizes. Klegant special prizes will be given for the first cor- rect answers from each state. Each person answering must enclose fifteen United States 2-cent stamps for *“The Canadiun Queen Galop,” the latest and most popular piece of 50-cent copyrighted music issued during the past yoar, just ont, tozether with a copy of The (fucen containing full particulars, and a beautiful water color engraving ‘‘Easter Morning.” The object of offering theso prizes is to incraase the circulation of The Queen, which already is the largest of any publication 1n Canada. By sending today you may secure o valusble prize. Address The Canadian Queen, *0O," Toronto, Can, —_——— HONEY FOR THE LADIES. ‘The summer girl promises to be gayer, smarter, and more independent than ever this year. Roman-red conts and capes aro likely to bo quite nopular next season for the beach, for driving, and for mountain woar on cool days, This scason there are more jackets than capes in tho opening fashious. Young ladies will wear more jackets than capes or fancy Wraps. A new bonpet is said by an enthusiast to bo ‘alittle dream.” A good many of the theater bonnets that are worn are more like big nightmares. Very dressy coats ang, 1o be much worn for visiting, Some of then are poems and seem not fit to be worn on fggk;and will be sought for carriage wear. . “0d like some half beso,” he said. **With clocks?? inquired tho clerk. Yes. I'm particular aoout the cloek. 1I'm making this purchase on tick." Husband—Have youidecided what kind of a dress you are going to get! Wifo—Not yot. I am waiting uutil our new servant girl unpacks her trunk. 1 » A stylishly made woolen gown is among the most desirable of ufl the so-called service- able dresses, anad the'hew spring patterns show a variety of desigus, A now dress for house woar s of electric blue crepon with a stealght skirt trimmed with a band of gold ribbon embroidered with Itussians designs it vedaud blue, Mrs, Witherby—Mrs!? Plankington dosen’t dreas 5o well as sbo useq to, dooy she?! Murs. Banger—No, Since her’ husband sizned the pledge she hasu't the bold on bim thatshe used to have. I don't think,” said Clara, “thar those flowers match my complexion, do you?” *No, they don’t' suid Mauge, “and you wustn't €0 out that way. But I wouidu'y bother to change the flowers if I were you.” Princesse dresses of black or golden brown camel's hair are braided in matching colors to represent a yoke ad girdle, and are given fulluess in the back of the skirt by velvet breadtbs that form a slight demi traiu. A pretty toilet for dinper is of light siik or brocade, trimmea with - black tulle rucues, These ruches are a favorite trimming just unow, baving the softeniug effect of feather bands, which they resemble at a distance. Rose stems are twisied into brims and crowns of hats—the rubber stems being adorned with most natural ttorns. Leaves and foliage, with a it of lace, form the trim ming. Most of the hats and bouuels have strings tying under the chin] Piuk bouuets, trimmings, flowers and bits of pinlk color ave seen overywhoro, ond it 1s more than likely that tho rosy shade will have a special vogue given it during the sum- mer.The shado of pink preferred is tho real roso Du Barri, the most delicate of tints. Tho most beautiful and costly of all girdles ave tho narrow, flexible gold ribbons with ex- quisicely enameled buckles that are imported in great, varioty of design from Russin, and will boworn by the fortunato women, rich enough to afford them, with light dresses. The plaia tailor jacket, well cut and close fitting, is aiways in style, out there are many vovel 1deas this season and many of the jack- ets are much trimmed, not with braiding, but with flaps and gauntlets and revers of the same cloth, Immense revers are one of the new touches. Another mantle for a more elderly woman has a black corded silk cape, held in at the back and ricnly emoroiderea in the back and on the arms in goltd and black. A flounce of black lace flnisbed the bottom, and trimmings of luce like rufiied epaulettos pass over the shoulders. ‘P'he latest Frence touch is the use of white satio us plastrons, corselets and Dbelts, parts uf sleeves and bows on costumes of uny color or kind. Ivis also usea as a foundation under gauze, lace or grenadiue, It gives a touch of great elegance to the toilet and is distinot- ively Parisian, Imported dresses of French gingham, batiste, India muslin and linen lawn are made with elabcrate bodices and simple skiwts, These are models for summer gowns, and they are very dressy frocks indeed, being fushioned like those of funcy siik and Liue sheer woollen, The little bonnets are graceful aud now. The capote with point over the brow is moro fawiliar looking than wost of them, A squure crown an iuch and n half high, with a raised point in the front brim, s beautifully, pro- duced 1u fine, delicately colored cnip, and trims to advautage. Mask veils ave the latest. A fine dotted lace, with a border two or three inches deep, of a close pattern, is tied around the hat, ‘The plain part of the veil 1s worn downward, ho patterned part is turned down over the hat brim, making a double thickuess and a mask effect across the eyes, Haudsome gowns of silver-colored Bedford cord or I'vemel camel’s hair are made with Louis X1V coats, or the longer princesso shapes, braided in gold and silver in unique Moorish patterns, overshapely pointed wuist- coats of silver corded silk, that fasten under theleft urm and ou the right shoulder. A coae bonuot that is 0o queer to talk about is tue faithful copy of a burst-open pod ; somo sort of wila-woodsy pod that hus dried up inside and split down the seams, It beau- tifully suits this year's woodsy trimmings, which are so attractive that it 15 hard to pass thowm by even for a time. Auother cone bon- net is an Bgyptian pyramid on a swali scale, The fashionuble parasol is an incongruous combination of frills and frailty fitted out with a stick of gnarled and tinted wood thut would do good service as a night watchman's weapon, ‘P'he stick 1s short and plunt at tho end, aud has 4 koob that would delight a Loudon “chappy.” The muteriul with which 1 is covered is oright-colorod glusse sili, changeable taffota, gay striped and spotted china silk, floral-sprayed crepe du chine, mousselline de soie and chiffon, Lace waists and tea-jackets will be very popular next season, ond bosides entirs toilets of lace or net, there will be skirts of surab, foulard, veiling, challl, and crepaline, with fitted waists of silks covered with Hounc- ing lace dvawn smoothly over them, with protty oelt ribbons, witd long loops aud euds matouing the strips or figure in the skiry fabrie, A protty wrap fora younglady is o straight cape of tan-colored crepon, with very much crinkled surface. A yoke'of open jei passe- menterle forming V and polnis over a plain yoko of the material is edgea with a vertha of black, full on the sboulders and scant Across the front. In the back toe cape is tied in to the waist, Lhe lace bertba follows in a parrow point to the waist hine, wuers it is allowed the fau in open fullnesson the skirt. The summer girl's costumio is cosmopolitan and democratuic; it levels all rank aud does away with socialdistinctions. T'he man that falls in love with a goddess done up in white yachtiug flansel, with siver wuchors, may Tind bis aivinity bending over a4 typewriter or writing fusbions for the newspaper, and the mau that scorus the girl with suuburued face aud plain cark blazer may be asking tho ch father for @ job wnen the summor ‘Tho waid of bonor at an Euster wedding will wear & gown of white surah trimmed with throeo narrow ruflles of yeilow chiffon, writes Isabel A. Mallon in thé April Ludies Homo Journal. 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