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also travels with a pood company, well trained. Modjeska’s “Cymbelme” is a vision of life in that beauteous period, half sylvan wildness, half Roman elegance, when Romo ruled Britain. Her Imogen is the swoetest thing!—ah—as a boy she looks like a boy, as a lady of ancient Britain she is not rigged up in corsots and high heels, but wears the divino Roman robes, and seems the “wedded lady” of Posthumus. The scene where she lies in a high bed. reading by the light of an antique lamp, with rich carpets and hangings about, is most beautiful. Her cave and valley scene is lovoly, and her rustics are pictorially posed. When one of them cries, “To the mountains! To the mountains, away!*’ you think ho is really going. To think of the theater is to fall into a reverie of Irving, the greatest actor of the greatest city in the world. It is a luxury to remember him. None can compare with him. Prom tho beginning to the end of “The Bells” he is Mathias the burgomaster; the rest are actors. He makes a line appeaiance when he first comes on in “The Bells. Tho worn face, the wiping of the brow, the pleasant ways with neighbors and friend.and every detail, fascinate. And when he is alone and shows the real character of Mathias; he wins compassionate sympathy. His wierd visage, his fine profile, grow on you. His cautious, gentle way of saying. “Did you, did you hear the bells?” is very winning. Tho expression of his face while listening to the betrothal waltz is interesting. At first his look is restful and wears an expression of affection, then it settles into the deep consciousness that he can never more be happy like the simple, innocent people about him, with all his acute intelligence, and this look wrings the heart; and then it changes to a listening look, and then to one of horror as he hears the bells. The suffering of Mathias is not remorse, but long continued anxiety, always growing harder to bear and finally becoming intolerable. Wonderfully does Irving depict nervous strain. He opens his mouth with a slight gasp; there is a dry swallowing in his throat, his tongue rolls in his mouth, his nerveless hands wander over his garments. Yet Mathias has cheerful thoughts. “What holes they will make in the snow as they go home,” and “I shall yet die old and respected, ” Bays he. Yes, he is Mathias in every particular. Ills sleeves are frayed just enough, his shoulders and his coat are just rounded enough to denote tho half invalid. Ali is perfect. Thus, when he kicks up the curtain of his bed, he makes it look as if his foot still held it there through the dream scene. Any one accustomed to vivid and earns, must be struck with the naturalness of the dream in “The Bells,” in which there is a dream within a dream. The characters speak as in dreams; there is the momentary relief of finding that it is only a dream and then the relapsing back into the anguish of the dream; there are the dream excitement. the dream fright, the calling in terror and in vain, and then the short calm of deep sleep, when the dream of mesmerizing begins, followed by the continuation of the long agonizing dream. In seeing it you feel as if you were having a fearful dream; as if your eyes were glassy and hollow, and filled witli alarm, and your forehead wet In the morning, when Mathias springs from his bed, he plainly shows the marks of his terrible night; his white and clammy faco has grown thinner, his neck more emaciated, his eyes are faded and settled in his head, his dry lips have shrunk upon his teeth, and his mouth has become an expressionless cavity. A strange thing about the play is that Mathias is lovable, and the audience is in his secret and in sympathy with him, while the happy people of the play never know it. Irving’s English is perfect. Tho word rivulet is henceforth beautiful after once bearing him pronounco it. One of his most admirable traits is that he never sceß the audience, even when called before the curtain. Another of his astonishing peculiarities is, he does not allow his actors to make hackneyed stage gestures, nor does he permit his actresses to branch out into inappropriate finery. EHoq Terry is a Florida orange—rich, sprightly and sweet. She is vivacity and she is animation; and her dress is always like a fresh dower. Such white handkerchiefs she lias. A good play increases the pleasantness of life. It enriches conversation and foils the cosiness of a rainy day by the fire. Irving said we are too fond of dog shows. Does he expect us to stay away from dog shows? What, keep away from the fat lady? No, faith! We will see her and the living skeleton —here’s to our further acquaintance—and the poultry show, and everything else in the show business.

Kent) the Advertisements. PHtahnrur Chronicle-Telegraph. The function of advertisements in a business sense is pretty well understood, but do many people realize how interesting: advertisements aro from a curious and inquisitive stand-point? Instead of being a dry and tasteless department of a newspaper they are brimful of suggestion. They cover so wide a field, embrace such a countless number of details, furnish so vivid a panorama of life in its multiform aspects that to read them with right vision and fruitful deduction is a sort of education and that not of an inferior kind. You can, seated in your own chair, study the world through the medium of the advertisements in a leading daily paper. The “Want” columns are often as pathetic as Hood’s “Bridge of Sighs” and the failure of largo corporations is frequently foreshadowed in a notice which tells the story to an instructed mind. Life in every phase is shown in theso bulletins, from the piteous appeal of women for work to the call of brokers for proxies to be used at railroad meetings. The man who visits New York city, stopping a few weeks at a big hotel, does not know that city as well as the person in Pittsburg who has never been there, but who makes a scrutinizing study of the advertisements. These cards reveal the inner working of the great town, expose the nerves and show the blood as it ebbs and Hows. If you wish afresh channel of knowledge and new pro vocative to a large and full realm of thought, begin making yourself acquainted with the advertising columns of the daily sheets. Poetic Weather. Ch:ri*>flton News and Courier. There is no spot on ‘‘this terrestrial ball” where the weather of the winter solstice can compare with that in Charleston. Yesterday was an incomparable day. In the early morning and at evening time the air was just sharp enough to send the blood tingling through the veins, while at noon there came a baptism of genial sunshine as soft and sweet as a maiden's prayer. The earth, the air, the sky, the broad bosom of the peaceful bay, reflecting from its unruffled face the “trailing clouds of glory" floating in the upper deep; rosy lingered morn and the gorgeous panorama of the dying day—who could describe it! And yet. yesterday was but a type of nearly every day we lucky mortals in Charleston enjoy throughout this season of the year. “When ft is evening ye say it will be fair weather; for the sky is red.” When to Advertise^ Albany Journal. The best business man in the city of Albany said yesterday that he spent the most money for advertising when people felt poorest. “That is the time.” he said, “when people read advertisements. If they find a store advertising bargains, they will leave their old places and go to the newer, and the new one. if it is smart, will keep them every time. The old-fashioned business man will feel that he must do things in a modern style if he wants 10 swim with the curreut.” In Keeping with Its Subject# Waahintrton Star. Here and there a peevish criticism is still heard against the artistic fitness and beauty of the Washington monument, though it is fair to assume that those who now decry the monument have not seen it in its completed form. Among those who nave the ad vantage of thus inspecting it there is a substantial agreement as to Its merits. Its simplicity and dignity appeal to every beholder as especially typifying the character of Washington. The Unerring Feminine Instinct. Louisville Courier-Journal. Feminine instinct is nearly always unerring. This is why all women choose good husbands, and why they always know that their own boy is in the right when everybody else thinks lie is in the wrong. It was Eve's instinct that led her to bite the apple. An Excellent Taper. lndJnnapolifl Colored World. The Indianapolis Journal every day is a first, •lass paper, but on Sunday it is an extraordinary Miitior,. It is a good paper.

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC REVIEW. The Various Local Attractions This Week —ltems of interest About Stage People. The Local Attractions. As English's Opera-house is to be occupied by tho Flower Mission fair all week, the Grand will have a monopoly of the regular business. The first three nights, Miss Lulu Ilurst, the original “Georgia Wondor,” whose unaccountable powers have puzzled thousands of people, will give exhibitions for the benefit of tho curious. It was Miss Hurst who created a sensation in New York last summer. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and Saturday matinee, the attraction will bo the new farcical comedy, “A Rag Baby,” by Mr. Charles 11. Hoyt, author of “A Bunch of Roys,” and other funny musical absurdities of the same class. It will be interpreted by a first-class company of comedians, embracing, among others. Frank Daniels, Charles 11. Drew, Mark Sullivan, H. J. Conor, Edward A. Osgood, \V. 11. Stedman, Miss Bessio Sanson. Miss Louise Kissing, Miss Heien Reimer, Miss Clara Lane and Miss Tina Jackson. The piece is replete with new music, scenes and situations. It has been received with high favor, and everywhere pronounced the laughing hit of the season. It will be produced under the immediate supervision of the author. Mr. Hoyt, and the engagement promises to be one of the most successful of the season. The sale of seats opens Tuesday morning next, at the theater box-office. THE MONARCH MUSEUM. The business at the Monarch Museum was very large last week, and the patronage was largely by representative people of the city, ladies and children predominating. For this week the special attractions are Herr Maurice, the elastic-skin man, Barnum's Afghans, the wild Todars, the Andaman islander, the Manitoba colorless family, people whose skin, eyes and hair are devoid of color. The stage performance will be given by Gordan & Leek’s specialty company, which includes a number of very good people, and Ella Lewis, the clever little vocalist, who has been retained for another week on account of her great popularity. Tho Museum is an attractive place of amusement, and the prices are cheap enough for anybody. qilmore’s zoo theater. The Zoo will give another straight-out variety show this week, the people engaged being Fagan and Collins, tho Star twins, the three Magnolias, the Albion brothers, Dilly Larkliara, vocalist, Charles Morosco, slack-wire performer, and others. The farce, “Folly as It Flies,” will close each performance. The wild animals still ra-‘ main on exhibition, and are creating much interest.

Notes of the Stage. “Let me grasp the hand that grasped Sulli van’s.” Henderson’s “Uncle Tom” company laid down to rest at Dunkirk, 0., on Tuesday. Manager Will English is expected horn* this week in time for that “Christmas tree.” Emma Abbott is said to bo the inventor and sole proprietor of anew bifurcated kiss, which the serio comics have adopted with great success. And now it is rumored that. E. M. Dasher is going to start a juvenile “Hamlet” company, with Walter Dean as the star and Krao as Ophelia. Miss Albina de Mer has had a now emotional drama written expressly for her by the suceessful author, Mr. Robt. G. Morris, of the New York Evening Telegram. Mr. Charles TI. Hoyt, author of “A Rag Baby.” is an old Boston newspaper man. He will be entertained by his journalistic brethren during his stay in this city the lust half of this week. The path of Spitz & Erdmau’s dramatic company was so impeded by baggage attachments at Fort Wayne, Ind., that it failed to materialize, as announced, at Columbus, 0., last Monday. Mr. R. W. Lowry, of the Hasselman Journal Company, has been appointed local correspondent of the New York Mirror, and is writing very iuten sting letters to that paper from this city. Wallace McCreerv, formerly a popular opera singer, and a whisky drinker of fine attainments, is singing with a minstrel company in iSan Francisco under the management of Walter Temple. Mr. Louis Vogt, of this city, has composed the music tor a ballad entitled “May Blessoms, ’’ which Frank P. Weadon wrote, and which Miss Venie Burroughs is singing in New York with success. At the Meridian Rink, on Tuesday evening, there will tea two mile race, and on Thursday. Friday and Saturday evenings exhibitions of fancy skating will be given by Miss Mabel Sylvester. Emma Thursby and other artists have subscribed SIOO each to the Brignoli monument fund, and Adelina Patti, who wept profusely upon hearing of the great tenor’s death, has donated $25. Four members of the Greely expedition will bo in the cast of “Storm Beaten” at the Grand, Christmas week, and the. play, which is presented by a strong company, will be put on the stage with fine scenic effects. Speaking of one of Wilson Barrett’s alterations in “Hamlet.” viz.: “The air bites shrewdly; is it very cold?” the London Saturday Review wants to know how this would sound: “The rain falls thickly; is it very wet?” One of the things that promises to add much to the enjoyment and mad hilarity of the holiday season in this city, is the fact that the “double voiced vocalist" will sing no more at the museum. He was a greater curiosity than Krao. A local manager in Indiana is also the transfer man, the bill poster, the job printer, the street railway owner, and the proprietor of a jewelry store where he conducts the advance sale. He gives a Waterbury watch to each reserved-seat purchaser. Joseph Haworth and Viola Allen, late leading man and leading lady for John McCullough, contemplate a joint starring tour next season. Haworth is under engagement to the Lyceum Theater, and Miss Alien is winning great praise for her Pompon in “La Charbonniere.” Brooks & Dickson will get themselves disliked if they don't quit sending out such items as the following: “Ristori’s business is very great, cities like Milwaukee and Detroit giving her an average of SI,BOO at slightly advanced prices. The only poor house (tho worst she ever played to in her life.) was at Terre Haute. Ind. People were all waiting until the next night to see the “Big 4.” John A. Mackey’s latest and worst: “In the waning of the summer Walks the maiden by the sea, Singing low a chestnut ballad. I'll return, rav love, to thee. Do you recognize the sonnet! To recall it giv es mo pain; ’Tin the song with whiskers on It, ‘When the robbins nest again.' ” Haverly’s “Michael StrogofT company will be the holiday attraction at English’s Opera house, which will remain closed until ibis engagement. The company is headed by Mr. Charles A. Has win. Cecil Rush, and others, and a full ballet, with Canalba as premiere, and under the direction of Adumwoski. the famous ballet-master, will be r- feature. The play will be presented with new scenery and costumes. Magtrio Mitchell is 51. Minnie Palmer 25. Mary Anderson 27, Bijou Heron 21, Ada iiehan 24. Alfa Norman 2G. Mrs. John Drew G3, Riston G 5, Lydia Thompson 53. Rose Eytinge (four times married) 48. Effie Germon (six times married) 47, Mrs. Bowers 53. Mrs. Chanfrau 45, Kelloger 42, Charlotte Thompson 41. Patti 44, Nilsson 42, Rose Wood 38. Eliza Weathers by 3(>. Lotta Crabtree 3D, Fanny Davenport 34. Alice Harri son 3G. Sara Jewett 37, Rose OoghlanJG, and Miss Ellen Terry is a grandmother. The Alton, (Hi.) Democrat, in speaking of the elocutionary entertainment given at that place by Miss Bingham, the daughter of J. J. Bingham, of this city, says: “Our people, as we expected, enjoyed a real treat in listening to this talented elocutionist last night at the City Hall and vve predict a beneficial future fur this rising artist. Every number in tho programme was well rendered, from beginning to ond." In the “Legend of Brementz" one at first wished for a little more animation, but when tho pith of the poem came and was rendered with such telling force we saw that it was art and not weakness

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which had induced the quieter manner. Bret Harte in the next three numbers was placed before us, as we imagine he would wish to be, and the “Peril of the Wines,” in its rich pathos, beautifully exprossed, brought tears to ipauy an eye. ” Tho Barney MeAuley company has canceled all its Western dates for the next two weeks and the people left for New York this morning, where they will remain until after the holidays, and then take tho road again. Mrs. Rachel Macauley went to Pullman, ill., where she plays next week. Thomas Wentworth, the contortionist, now performing at the Rochester, N. Y., Casino, is fifty-five years of ago. In 1870 he sold his body, possession to bo given after his death to Dr. H. L. Wilber, for SIOO. the only provision being that the Doctor was to keen the skeleton hanging in his study. Dr. Wiiber died soon after in the United .States service. Wentworth next sold his body to Dr. Cowle for $73. The latter purchaser died in 1881, Wentworth shaking hands with him at his dying bed. The eternal contortionist is now looking for another purchaser. Richopin, tho French poet and dramatist, is said to have become insane. He will be remembered in this country as having accompanied Sarah Bernhardt during her tour of the United States as a kind of secretary or general utility mau. He is credited with being her latest lover, and he distinguished himself as an actor in tho production of “Nana Sahib” at the Port SaintMartin Theater, Paris, France, Dec. 2G, 1883, lie playing the title role of his own drama. Richepin also wrote tho reply to Marie Colombier’s scandalous book “Sarah Barnum.” the answer having “Marie Pigeonnier” for a title. NEITHER BRAG NOR BLISTER,

But a Sober, Candid, Straightforward Presentation of Substantial Facts. The backward season has left Lewis Deu?ar, wholesole clothier, 120 and 122 South Meridian street, with an exceedingly large stock of heavy clothing, especially in overcoats and suits. Mr. Dessar has. in consequence of this fact, placed these goods on sale at retail at much less than manufacturer's first cost, and, in doing so, mukes no extravagant assertion merely to attract customers, to afterward disappoint them. He lias never indulged in the wind-bag or blowhard style of advertising, but has always relied upon a careful, sober presentation of facts. From the beginning of this week he has had a large trade upon these goods, aud no one who has bought has felt deceived or disappointed. Overcoats and suits are sold at $lO which arc actually worth sl6. Cheaper goods are also on sale, and $5.30 will buy a very fair overcoat or suit. Mr. pessar’s wholesale clothing house, where these inducements are offered, is on Meridian street, near the Union Depot. A short walk to 120 and 122 South Meridian street will repay any oue desirous of purchasing, or even looking at clothing for the purpose of making a comparison. Call and See Our large assortment of smoking jackets and dressing gowns, suitable for holiday gifts. Model Clothing Cos. Makcy, “Tho” Jeweler, 38 West Washington street, opposite L. S. Ayres & Cos., lias the mammoth stock of jewelry, watches, and diamonds. Largest and best stock in tho city. A Big Reduction in Dressmaking. Mrs. M. M. Spencer, the well known modiste, 123 North Illinois street, has reduced her prices from $2 to $4 on all dresses, and, commencing Dec L 5, will make dresses as follows: All kinds of worsted, nun'sveiling, and clotii dresses. $6; silk and velvets. SB. A perfect fit, good work and the latest ? t ios guaranteed. Bridal and j. r y dresses at same rates. Come and see our new jewelry store, 38 West Washington street, elegant stock, new jewelry and watches. A Good Investment. A policy of life insurance in a first-class oompany is as safe and sure an investment as a government bond. No company offers safer or more reliable insurance than the Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York, the oldest and largest company in this country. John J. Price, room 14 Talbott Block, is the Indianapolis agent. We offer a big bargain in sterling silver collar buttons, genuino Rhine stones, for ladies, at 25 cents each, at Marc.y, “Tho” Jeweler’s. ——— MARRIED. CALLEY—■SMITH—At the residence of the bride’s mother. 281 Christian avenue, Alexander Galley and Miss Nellie Smith, daughter of the late John It. Smith, on Thursday evening, Dec. 11, at Q I\M., Rev. H. A. Edson, of Memorial Church, officiating. DUD. TALBOTT—Saturday morning, Dec. 13. 18S4, John M., infant son of George tl. and Lizzie Talbott, aged three months. Funeral services and burial private.

AMUSEMENTS. DREW cq:s MONARCH MUS E U M WEEK OF STARTLING WONDERS! The Wild Todars! The Caddo Mystery! The Elastic-Skin Man! The Colorless Children! The Warlike Afghans! The Andaman Islander! The Buffalo Midget! The Exter Dannisopc! OUR GRAND THEATER! CORDON & LICK'S MAJESTIC CONSOLIDATION! P.ERFOUMANCES HOURLY. lO Centsl lO Cents! ADMISSION TO ALL. TEN CENTS!

AMUSEMENTS. CHRISTMAS WEEK Six nights, commencing Monday. Dec. 22. with GRAND CHRISTMAS MATINEE; also. Matinee Saturday afternoon, magnificent production of the Gorgeous spectacle. MICHAEL STROGOFF Under the management of J. 11. Haverly. Popular Prices. < frehestra and orrhentra circle, 75c; dreia circle, 50c; family circle, 25c; gallery, 15c. Week commencing Tuesday, Dec. 16 —Annual Charity Fail of the Indianapolis Flower Mission. MERIDIAN RINK'. GREAT TWO - MILE MCE, TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 16. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 18. 11) and 20 THE GREAT ATTRACTION, MISS MABEL SILVESTER! In her exhibitions of Fancy Skating. Rink Open Day and Evening.

AND IT WAS A “PICNIC!" Poor and rich, old and young, proud and humble—none could resist the Grand OiTer made by us yesterday, to-wit: a pair of Ladies’ Elegant Mat-top Kid Button (new-style imitation lace front) Opera-toe, regular price $2.75. We offered this splendid shoe yesterday for ONE DOLLAR AND EIGHTY-FI VE CENTS, AND GAVE A PAIR OF BEST QUALITY RUBBERS FRE E! Overall the previous mighty exciting sales has this GRAND SLAUGHTER SALE caused the most rush. Our offer of yesterday, while only in the nature of a test, proved to be the most attractive of its class, and the following announcement will be appreciated, for people “came at the call.” were surprised beyond expectation, and bought in spite of themselves. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Grand Offer of Saturday will continue through MONDAY, but will positively close ou Monday night at!) o’clock, after which time the price will be $2.50 for the shoes alone at the Great Slaughter Sale. ROCHESTER SHOE COMPANY, ISTo. 13 "West AVassliington Street.

AMUSEMENTS. J^DiGKSONSJg Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening's. Dec. 15 . 16 and 1•. MODERN MIRACLE, CJ LULU HURST! THE GEORGIA WONDER. An inexplicable phenomenon of unaccountable forces! Scientists baffled! Skeptics dismayed! Athletes routed! The world astounded. The marvel of the nineteenth century! J prices. Admission, 2> and 50c: reserved seats, 75c. Box-sheet now <q>6n. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, and Saturday Matinee, Dec. 18. ID and 20, "The Laughing Hit of the Season,” * A RAG BABY.” By Chas. H. Hoyt, author of “A Bunch of Keys.” Popular prices. Sale of seats opens on Tuesday morning, Dec. 1(>. at the theater box-office. LOOK OUT FOR s. iz rx b. /%. WIGW AMR IN K! Tuesday Evening. Dec. 16—GRAND P.K'YITjK SLOW RACE for the Championship of Indianapolis and a Gold Medal offered by the rink. New Year’s Eve.. Dec. 31—SECOND GRAND FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL.

Holiday Goods We would call special attention to our Magnificent Lines of Holiday Goods—Silk Handkerchiefs and Mufflers, Cashmere Mufflers, White Crepe Mufflers (suitable for embroidering), Silk and Satin Scarfs, Silk Embroidered Suspenders, elegant Dressing Gowns and Smoking Jackets, complete lines of Men’s and Boys’ Dress Gloves; also, an elegant line of Silk Umbrellas. MODEL CLOTHING CO.

r-i WHERE TO BUY YOUR Christmas Presents, 38 West Washington Street.

Diamond Ear-Rings. Diamond Lace Fins. Soltaire and Ciuster Diamond Rings. Elegant Set Rings. Ladies’ Gold Watches. Gents’ Gold Watches. Silver and Nickel Watches.

LARGEST AND BEST STOCK IN THE CITY. Come and see our New and Elegant Store —a Gem of Beauty, Finest in the State. MARCY7W JEWELER {'©‘‘Best Watch Repairing House in the Btute. We never fail on our work. UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY! FOR PROCURING A NICE HOUSE and LOT Free! Read tho liberal inducement offered by the GREAT COFFEE STORE. 200 Fast Washington street. On JANUARY 1, 1835, the person guessing nearest the number of grains of Coffee in the bag in our show-window will be given a valuable AND LOT.-gatlS Complete in all its Finish and Appointments. With every $1 worth of lV>ffeo bought of us a ticket is given that entitles the purchaser to a guess. \Ve have an immense stock of Fancy Coffees, Sugars. Teas, etc., etc., which aro Retailed at WUoiesale Prices by the $1 worth. E MI 1 1 J MTJE LLE It, 200 East Washington street, corner New Jersey, tyTelephone SB7. ___________ SANTA CLAUS’S HEADQUARTERS!! HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR EVIiRYBODY. THE LARGEST TOY DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. CLP Store Open Until 9 O’Clock Every Evening. CHARLES MAYER & CO,. 29 and 31 West Washington Street. IT IT NT" & PI JAY P O R . OOAUASICOIvIi]. Principal Office, 78 Hast Market. Office Yards TKLKPITO NT E 44 H. PRTMTTMf IFRank h. smith, I \ I I I IT j 22 North Peunsy Ivn ilia Street, I _ STATIONERY & BLANK BOOKS, I ‘‘GOOD WORK and LOW PRICES.”

Rogers’s Knives, Forks and Spoons. Silver Tea Sets. Water Sets and Cake Baskets, Clocks and Bronzes. Roll-plate Bracelets. Roll-plate Jewelry.

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