Indianapolis Journal, Volume 54, Number 54, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 February 1904 — Page 7

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To-Day'a Schedule. ENGLISH'S. 'The Earl of Pawtucket,' 8 p. m. GRAND. High-class vaudeville. 2:15 and 8:15 p. m. PARK. "At the Old Cross Roads." 2 and 8 p. m. EMPIRE. -Burlesque. 2 and 8 p. m. UNlyi E. Variety. 3 and 8 p. m. "The Earl of Pawtucket" at FngllnhVk Bright in its conception and entertaining in treatment. Augustus Thomas's new comedy. "The Earl of Pawtucket," is unquestionably one of the best little plays turned out for some time by an American playwright, and is deserving of all the suec s with which it has met since its production Just a year ago in New York. The piece was seen in Indianapolls last night for the first time, an audience of good proportions gathering at English's to enjoy this wholesome and amusing offering an attraction differing in many respects from those of the last month in this city. Mr. Thomas hit upon a happy idea in writing of the eccentricities and gullibility of a British nobleman, who finds himself mixed up in puzzling complications on American soil. Nothing delights an American audience more than a good-natured exposition of the peculiarities of our English cousins, and the playwright, in this instance, has handled his theme so cleverly and with such good taste that even an out-and-out Englishman would find the comedy entertaining, while to an American it appeals irresistibly. Although the central figure of the play is the sort of Londoner that tickles an 'American all over, he is withal a manly sort of chap and is such a thorough gentleman that the sympathy of the audience is ever with him, though the spectators may be laughing at him the while. There is wit that is above the average in the lines of the play, a id Mr. Thomas has fashioned a number of incidents that are decidedly original and wholly amusing. The naturalness of the dialogue Is striking and the characters are all clean cut and Interesting. The story of the comedy is laid in the Waldorf-Astoria, New York city, whence the hero or rather the victim Lord C'ardington, comes In purpuit of his inamorita, a young divorcee, who is known by her maiden name of Harriet Fordyce. He has mt t her In Europe, and has followed her through France and England, and finally to Ameriea without having had an opportunity to be Introduced to her. She is his ideal, and he is determined, with true British bulldogism, to win her or die In the attempt. He has heard much of the titlehunting American girls, however, and fearful that she might give her hand to him just because he chances to be a nobleman, he conceals his identity. He meets an American friend, cne Montgomery Putnam, who kindly loans him his name, which, quite unknown to the earl, got a most unenviable reputation and a pending warrant for contempt of court for unpaid alimony to of all people in the wide, wide world Mrs. Montgomery Putnam, nee Harriet Fordyce. That idea was a stroke of genius on the part of Playwright Thomas. The Englishman runs across the girl of his heart at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a friend of his, Arthur Weatherbee, introduces the two, giving the nobleman nam , iu accordance with instructions, as Montgomery Putnam. Harriet is naturally taken aback when she learns that the London swell who has been following her so persistently is traveling under the name of her divorced husband. From a newspaper clipping, aod from circumstances she learns his real identity, but permits the game to go on, wondering what it nil means. The real Putnam's relatives, some of whom have never seen him, are looking for him in New York, and so is a lawyer's clek with a writ and a claim for 6,uuu back alimony. All of these searchers find their victim, to the discomfort, not to say disgust, of the earl, who still insists that he is Montgomery Putnam, of Pawtucket. Finally, when he has been arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses; and on a charge of murdering tht earl of Cardlngton, who, as the newspapers have it, "has mysteriously disappeared," Harriett Fordyce, with the assistance of her lather and her unsuccessful, but klndhearted suitor, Senutor Barker, straightens out the tangles, and all ends as It should end with the long-suffering Londoner winning the pretty American. Frank Monroe is a distinct success in the character of the earl the part made famous by Lawrence D'Orsay, the English comedian. Those In. the audience last night who had seen D'Orsay's portrayal during the long run of the piece in New York were quite willing to admit that Mr. Monroe's work does not suffer in comparison. He looks and plays the part almost flawlessly and the character seems to lit him perfectly, as do the s. vara suits of clothes which he wears during the three acts. Mr. Monroe is almost a newcomer to the local stage, though he has for several years been looked upon as an actor who could be intrusted with any kind of part. His versatility is remarkable. He understudied James A. Herne In "Sag Harbor" at one time, and when H'-rne was out of the cast on account of illness, played that distinguished author-actor's role so well that the public was not aware of the substitution. He also appeared with Stuurt Kobson, taking all sorts of parts, from "Juveniles" to "heavies." In this new comedy character he deserves even more credit than does D'Orsay, for the reason that his portrayal is an admiaable study, while his English rival does not have to act at all. but merely "do himself." The supporting company is in every way adequate. Marie Pettes is pretty and always quite natural in the part of the young divorcee, her conception of the character and her grap of the amusing situations being both agretable and convincing. The bluff, but kindly father of the young woman, is capitally acted by Charles Mason and Herbert Fortler gives a good interpretation of the role of Senator Barker. Wedgewood Nowell portrays the American friend of the carl very pleasingly and Marguerite Hayden. as this frlenu s sweetheart, is dainty and acceptable in all that she has to do. The maiden aunt, who denounces Lord Cardington as an impostor, is well acted by Florence Robinson, and all of the minor characters are In capable hands. The three acts of the comedy show differ nt interior views of the Waldorf-As-torif and the scenery and properties are exact and very handsome. "The Earl of Pawtucket" will continue at English's through the ttret half of the week, with a matinee to-morrow afternoon. .lie Vaudeville at he (irand. Executing their military maneuvers with lightning-like rapidity and machine-like exactness, the Hoosier Zouaves present an exhibition at the Grand this week that causes the spectators in the auditorium to thrill with pleasurable excitement and finally to burst into enthusiastic plaudits. They are wonders these seventeen Indianapolis boys and it Is not surprising that vaudeville audiences in other cities have found their drill so interesting. Young Captain Kepner, who puts the lads through their evolutions, carries out the doublequick drill originated by Captain Fox, that Indianapolis military expert who knows all there is to know when it comes to training a company of soldiers In fancy maneuvers. The zouave? give their programme without a break of any kind, and from the moment they hustle across the stage in their first military figure until they scale a mimic rampart, in repr er.tati n of a pursuit of the enemy (or a busy retreat. Just ,.s you choose to take it) they are "perf-'ct little soldiers.'' as Rudyard Kipling would call em. because they fulfill to the letter Just what has been mapped out for them. The act that is entitled to second honors ! in the programme is that offered by Monsieur Taffary. a graceful Frenchman, with a troupe of performing dogs. Animal acts have not been plentiful at the Grind this season, and this one ..f Tift'.u; s is all the more pleasing because It OOaBM as a novelty. His dogs -all of them are French poodles are about as clever as 't Is pOsV j slble for canine actors to be. and they perI form their ' stunts'' as if thy enjoyed the ; work and without having to be urged in any way. One of the animals gives a mathematical exhibition similar to the one 1 given by another wise dog at the Grand , early In the season, but the Taffary dog I seems to ' know his figures" b tter than I .11.1 Kid rival Tlw ant ! unlnrt.lnlnir fr-.m v. v ... ....... . . . . w 1111 1 laiiiillll! 1 1 Ulli beginning to end and will prove highly enjoyable to children. The rest of the programme cannot be classed as strong, although there are portions of it thst are creditable. There are three specialties In which piano playing forms a leading feature. The best of these acts is that presented by Foster an 1 Foster, who are musicians of some ability, one of them being quite at home at the keyboard, while hoth have good voices. Conley and Klein, who call themselves "the Dutchman and the dancer," have a dialogue that Is deadly in Its dullness, but their piano playing and dancing saves the act from failure. Rae and Brosche are on the bill In a specialty called "A Woman of Few

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MARIE PETTES, f-J "The Earl of Pawtucket," now at English's. Words" identically the same in every particular as the act they presented at the Grand late last season. The man sings and the woman plays his piano accompaniments, and both do a great deal of talking. They seem to be people of some ability, but so long as they are satisfied with their present "turn" they will never progress very far in vaudeville. Edwin Keough and Dorothy Ballard offer "A Vaudeville Surprise," a sketch composed of burlesque, so-called legitimate acting, singing, gagging and dancing. Both performers are excellent dancers, but they waste a great deal of time before they "get down to business." Their stage settings (they have their own settings with them) are pretty, and the specialty is "put on" In good style. But Just why they should attempt serious acting is a mystery, as neither one of them possess the least talent in this direction. Pat Touhey is the only contributor to the programme giving a single specialty. He does an oldfashioned Irish comedy act, winding up with the playing of bagpipes. The bioscope rounds out the bill with a series of attractive moving pictures. Amin and Wagner, who were to have appeared at the Grand this week, were obliged to cancel their engagement, owing to the Illness of Miss Bertha Wagner, who is confined to her bed at th' Denfeon Hotel. Melodrama at the Park. "At the Old Cross Roads" Is one of the best melodramas to be seen In the popularpi ice theatres and it is always warmly em oted, and deservedly so. when It comes to the Park. It opened a half-week's engagement at that theatre yesterday and Played to large audiences afternoon and evening. This play Is, in reality, a new edition of that familiar theme that was used in that sterling old drama. "The Octoroon." In which Joseph Jefferson starred long, long ago, and which also formed the basis uf Hartley Campbell's play. "The White Slave." It tells of the life and struggles of a Southern woman who, so far as appearances go, is white, but who has the "one-dghth taint" in her blood that binds her to the negro race. The story Is better than the average melodramatic stage tale for the reason that its author has shown genuine ability In constructing the five acts, and has made the characters more true to life than is usually the case. While it is a play of sensations and climaxes, it has been well thought out and has not been literally thrown together in haphazard style. The emotional scenes nre well written, the comedy paajMfM are not without real humor and the play carries u certain amount of conviction with It. Est ha Williams, an actresa whe has received good schooling, still plays the part of the octoroon, Parepa. and continues to give a fine Impersonation of the character. She acts with force and feeling and her quiet scenes of pathos and strong scenes of passion are equally well done. The role of a iuare gambler," who follows his profession up and down the Mississippi river, is again In the hands of James M. Brophy, one of the best leading men on the popularpriced circuits. Mr. Brophy is a California actor who is so well thought of In San Francisco that he occasionally plays long engagements in that city as the star 0t a stock company. He has a splendid stage presence, an unusually pleasing voice and reads his lines with thorough understanding of the value. Harry L. Dunkinson carries most of the comedy of the piece in the role of a tramp who masquerades as a French count, much as Mark Twain's old. rogue masqueraded as "The King" in "Huckleberry Finn." Mr. Dunkinson gets a good deal of fun out of the part and keeps the audience laughing much of the time. William Brummell makes an Interesting villain in the character of Dayton Thornton, the master of a plantation. Mildred Hyland. as Annabel Thornton, does pleasing work. Julia Blane is an ideal "old mammy" in the part of Aunt Elisa and Louise Valentine gives a comical p rformanoe of a little negro girl, a sort of Topsy. The stage settings are all quite handsome, particularly the scene for the third set r. piesentlng the Cross Roads at moonlight. The play will remain at the lark through to-day and to-morrow and will doubtless continue to attract large crowds. Durlestiue at the Umpire. No "excess baggage" is carried with Joe Oppenheimcr's Fay Foster company that "1 " Med a week's engagement at the Empire, yesterday afternoon. Every person connected with the company Is clever, capable and versatile, and even the chorus, which is comped of a dozen pretty young women, plays a prominent part in the entertainment. Manager Oppenheimer offers a farce comedy entitled "The Dancing Missionary." and the show Is without a "first part" olio and tiresome burlesque. The farce is in three acts and there is a slight vein of a plot running through the piece. In a word it is a storv of a beautiful vounsr wnman who was engaged to a rich American, being aoauctea and carriea to a cannibal Island, where she is installed as Queen. Philip Dayton, a photographer, portrayed by Walter Terry, and his assistant. Whitney White, played well by O. W. Cunningham, the urin iual comedianw of the cast, en tn the island, capture the Queen and take her duck nome. 1 ne comeay is or a nilarious sort. Musical selections are Interpolated tlirnilß'loll tlio thn orl nnd thav a fa sung. Many specialties are also Introduced during the course of the entertainment Mosher. Houghton and Mosher give one of me nem tries oicycie acts mat nas ever been witnessed in this city. They introduce many new feats that are marvelous. Lawrence Crane, one of the best card magicinns In the country, gives a pleasing entertainment between the second and third net His tricks are all new and bewildering, and while he depends upon palming entirely he gives an act tnat is as pleasing as any entertainment furnished by the more famous conjurors. Terry. Elmer and company give a very entertaining dancing specialty. The Cosmopolitan Trio Yule. Reno and Simonds give their specialty 1n the third act. Tin y are good singers, although one or two of their selections did not please the Monday afternoon crowd. The Crawford sisters, very clever singers and dancers. Introduce their entertainment between the Mrst and second acts. Constance Wlndom, a very engaging little Soubrette, leads the chorus in several songs. The company Is one of the best that has been at the Empire. Theatrical otes. The seats for the engagement of Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott at English's will be placed on sale at that theater this morning. The distinguished English actor and his charming American wife (sister of Maxine Blltott) will be seen at English's Friday and Saturday evenings and at a Saturday matinee. The stage version of Kipling's "The Light that Failed." by Constance Fletcher ("George Fleming"), will be presented Friday evening and Saturday aftefnoon and the engagement will conclude Saturday night with Mr. Robertson's magnificent production of "Hamlet." which he gave in London with such success last season and recently revived in Philadelphia. W eber and Fields and their all-star com- - of comedians, who have been scoring a tremendous hit on their first visit to the Pacific coast, will start on their eastward Journey next week and will be In Indianapolis two weeks from Thursday, giving one performance at the Park on the evening of March 10. They will be seen In their amusing burlesque "Whoop-de-Doo." ard In a satire on some current play probably thtlr travesty on "Raffles," called "Wailea. the Amateur Cracker."

Mr. Arthur Sudlow has gone to Chicago for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Talbott left yesterday for a month's visit in Mexico. Mrs. Emma Halderman ias gone to Oxford, O., to visit friends for a few weeks. Mrs. John Perrin has gone to New York to visit Mrs. James R. McKeo for several weeks. The Cnnvoron Hrn PImH will meet Fridav with Mrs. John J. Price on North Alabama street. Mrs. Snell and son Harry, of Bloomington. 111., are at the Engli?h for a few weeks. Mrs. J. W. Almond, of Zionsville. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. J. Clark, for the week. Mr?. Alice Snider ai..1 Mrs. Betty Cox will leave the first of March for a visit in California. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Pickerill and son IMwin have gone to New Orleans to spend several weeks. Mrs. Chester Foor. of Anderson, will arrive to-day to visit Miss Laura Beuhler for a few days. Miss Edith McNair. of Halstead. Kan., will come soon to visit Miss Grace Relbel for a few weeks. Mrs. Barklow, who is the guest of Mifs Anna Smith, will leave to-day for her home in Marietta, Ga. Mr. Thornton Snell has returned to his home in Bloomlngton, 111., after a short visit with friends here. Vir I.pnnaril Uiolf nov Vina pnnp tn T.Ollisville, Ky to visit her sister, Mrs. Oliver ferry iiazzard, for a week. Mrs Thnmoa Su-aln n-hn hn been visit ing her father in Terre Haute for a few weeks, has returned home. Mrs .Taaon flroenstreet will entertain her card club Thursday afternoon at her home on rsorth Illinois street. Mr .lohn f Konr lino returned from a few weeks' visit with her daughter. Mrs. W. R. McKeeii. in Omaha. Mr-- Frank Jambi. of Toledo, will arrive to-day to visit her sister. Mrs. David Braden, jr.. West Eleventh street. Mr niin Pinnpv ;nd Mr Winfield Miller. who have been visiting their parents for a few days, have returned to Purdue. Mrs. Sawyer, of Anderson, who has been spending a few days with Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald, has returned to her nome. Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Carpenter enter tained a few friends with a pit party last evening at their home in Woodruff Place. Miss Rosa Sneetor. of Lafavettc. was the guest of Miss Fannie Valinetz yesterday and attended L.' Aiglon uiud oance last night. Mr und Mrs Charles KorMv and daughter Elizabeth, of Madison, are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Johnston for a few days. Mrs. Hinds, of Frankfort. Ind.. who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harmon F. Friedley for a few days, hat returned to her home. Mrs. Maude Showers, of Bloomlngton, Tnd la vicltintr Mr and .drs. U lllfle (1 Scott Johnson in Woodruff Place for a few days. Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mrs. Frederick w .i.-h.-ii , i if TC.w VorVt n re snendintr a few diys with Mrs. Will Cumback, Jr.. on North Meridian strei t. Miss Helen Barnard, of St. Joseph. M . . hn hna been visitiner her brother. Mr. J. Alfred Barnard and family, for two weeks, has returned home. Mr. aud Mrs. W. A. Zumpfe and little daughter will return to-day from a trip to New Orleans, where they went to attend the Mardi Gras. Miss Eleanor Tucker went to Culver yesterday, accompanied by Mrs. J. G. De Pn-z, of Shelbyvllle, to attend the annual ball at the Military Academy. Miss Mildred Secrlst, of Carlisle. Ky.. and Mr. Porsch and Mr. Ray burn, of Dayton, O., who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sniper, have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Davis C. Buntin. of St. Louis, who came to attend the Colonial ball and have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. K Coleman, have returned home. Mrs. Harriet Johnston, of Muncie. has come to attend the wedding of Miss Hurty and Mr. Vinton to-morrow and Is the guest of Mr. and Airs. Edward Mutchner. Mrs. W. P. Johnston entertained a number of children yesterday afternoon with a party for her son. Russell Johnston. There were games, favors and refreshments appropriate to the day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Langenskamp have returned from their wedding journey and are at home at 2315 Senate avenue. Mrs. Langenskamp was formerly Miss Stella Stroup, of Shelbyvllle. Mr. and Mrs. Major Taylor entertained with a large card party last evening in honor of Mr. Taylor's birthday anniversary. The roomB were prettily decorated with flowers and palms. Mrs. Charles L. Farrell, who Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Richards, will leave Thursday for her home in Chicago, and will go next week to St. Louis to visit Dr. and Mrs. Henry S. Krug, formerly of this city. Mrs. Pearl Lukenbill. 2037 East Washington street, will entertain Queen Esther Auxiliary on Friday afternoon, assisted by Mrs. Harriet Hurnann. Mrs. Sarah E. Walde, Mrs. Sadie Beck and Mrs. Hattie Hecker. Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Gray have Issued invitations for a dance Monday evening, Feb. 29, at the Assembly Hall, In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Polk, who were recently married, aud Miss WTillis, of Vicksburg, Miss., who will come this week to visit Mr. and Mrs. Gray. Mrs. Amelia Lester and daughter, II Fidelia Lester, gave a luncheon yesterday In honor of Mrs. E. B. Halliday. of Acton, and Miss Anna Kennedy, of Shelbyville. The table decorations were a French basket of red, white and blue hyacinth:., and the favors were miniatures of George Washington. Mrs. Harris Holland entertained a few friends with a thimble party yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. E. W. Bassett, who will leave next week with Mr. Bassett for a visit to the Holy Land. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Holland entertained the members of Wlmodaughsls Club and their husbands with a George Washington party. The attendants at the marriage of Mis? Anne Hurty and Mr. Almus Vinton, which takes place to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, will be Miss Helen Perry, of Lowell, Mass., as maid of honor, and Mr. Stallo Vinton, of New York, the brother of the bridegroom, as best man. To-night Miss Margaret McCulloch will entertain with a dinner party in their honor. Mrs. F. C. Hornstein entertained a number of friends at cards yesterday afternoon at her home on North New Jersey stnet. The rooms were decorated with Hags and the ices and cards had appropriate decorations in red, white and blue. Mrs. Hornstein was assisted in entertaining her guests by her mother. Mrs. Rust. The guests included Mrs. Dixon of Toronto, Canada, with Mrs. Malone. Mr. and Mrs. William Peacock entertained with a hearts party list evening in honor of their house guest. Miss Wehman. of Charleston, S. C, and Miss Irene Jerome, of Chicago, who is visiting Miss Grace Cavanagh. The rooms were prettily decorated with red hearts and the ices were in red heart shape. The Misses Randall, of New York, who are visiting Miss Blanche and Miss Genevi-ve Maine, were among the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Morris celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary by entertaining a few friends last night at their home on North Delaware street. During the evening an Informal programme of recitations and songs was given by Mrs. Geaur and Miss Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Morris were assisted in entertaining their friends by their niece., Mrs. Harry Carpenter, of Peru; Mrs. Daniel Scheibe!. Mrs. Frank Newcom and Miss Edna Wyatt. Dr. and Mrs Mendenhall and family, of Richmond, were among the guests. The house was decorated with clusters of flowers, palms and foliage plants, and the holiday idea was carried out with rtags and Washington fuvors. The Monday Afternoon Literary Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs W. C. Jitrvis. The subject for the papers and dissuasions was 'Territorial Expansion Since Washington's Time." The papers Included "The Louisiana Purchase." Mrs. Kezinh Loftin; "The Alaska Purchas ." Mrs. 'hartes Mallory: "Our Recent Acquisitions," Mrs. W. B. Hendryx and the general illsi naslull which was led by Mrs. A. J. Clark and Mrs. C. A. Paouette was on "The Revolt of the Mexican War and the Acquisition of Florida." During the afternoon instrumental numbers were given by Miss Maud Ribble and Miss Nellie A :id- r.- n. and vocal solos by Mrs. Fran Aid. At the close of the programme Mrs. Edward C. Rumpler sang "The Star-spangled Banner." and ne members of the club Joined In the singing. The rooms were decorated with flags and the

5 appointments were appropriate to the holiday. Mrs. E. L Fisher and Mrs. M. P. Fisher entertained with a large card party yesterday afternoon at the Americus Club. The drawing room was decorated with palms and the flowers of the national colors. The guest of honor was Mrs. AltHt-t Rosenthal, a sister of Mrs. M. P. Flsh-T. Assisting In the parlors were Miss Reinhelmer, of Philadelphia; Miss Minnie Kirshbaum and -Mrs. I. II. Louis, of Danville. 111. The banquet hall, where the game wa played, was decorated with flags. The tables were numbered by paper hatchets, the score cards were Hags and the favors w re miniature hatchets tied with red. white -.nd blue ribbons. Among the guests weie Mrs. Darlie Thomas, of Chicago, with M s. E. E. Stevenson; Miss Pauline Miller, of Cleveland, with Mrs. W. H. Block; Mrs. miners, of Athens. O.. with Mrs. Selig; Miss Reinhart, of Baltimore, with Mrs. Henry Rauh, and Mrs. Mossier, of Chicago, with Mrs. Jesse Mossier. SHELBYVILLE WEDDINGS. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SHELBYVILLE. Ind.. Feb. 22 --M; Fred D. Stanton and Mi?s Nell Lenorv Coates, both popular young people of this city, were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Amelia Coates, Sunday afternoon, the Rev. H. O. Pritchard. pastor of the First Christian Church, orhciating. Mr. Henry W. Wren, of Indianapolis, and Miss Eva Mae Stevenson, of this city, were united In marriage by the Rev. H. O. Pritchard at the First Christian Church parsonage last night. They left later for Indianapolis. Daughters of the Revolution. The Daughters of the Revolution observed Washington's birthday yesterday afternoon, as is their annual custom, with a brilliant reception at the new English Hotel. The spacious reception hall, which was used, was hung with flags combined with blue and buff, the society colors. The appointments were characterized by the colonial blue and buff and the floral decorations were clusters of blue hyacinths and yellow daffodils. The guests were received by the regent of the State society, Miss Voss, who was assisted by the officers of the Indianapolis chapter, Mrs. Charles Cross, regent; Mrs. Theresa Voss Smith, vice regent; Miss Anna K. Adams, secretary; Mrs. Charles A. Wilson, treasurer, and Mrs Harry Condit, historian. During the afternoon the Rev. J. Cumming Smith gave an interesting addreec on the life of George Washington. A short musical programme followed, including songs by Mrs. U. J. Hammond, patriotic atrs by the members of the Juvenile mandolin band, composed of boys from the junior auxiliary ol the Sons of the Revolution, and a recitation by Miss Laura Arnold. The opening address was made by Miss Voss, the State regent, who outlined the work of the society for the coming year. The presentation of a prize offered for the best essay on "Indiana in the Revolution" was made. The competition for the prise was open to all members of the Lexington chapter, composed of the children of members of the Sons of the Revolution and the Daughters of the Revolution, and the prize was M turice Thompson's "Alice of Old Vincennes," selected because lt was the work of a member of the society of the Sons of the Revolution. The prize was awarded to Albert Morris Brlstor and the presentation was made by Miss Voss. An enjoyable social hour followed the programme. Out-of-town guests who came tor the afternoon included Mrs. James A. Mount and daughter, Mrs. Nicely, of Chicago; Mrs. Corinna Randolph, Mrs. Hal Inl?ermann. Mrs. Llias Harrell. Mrs. Samuel Harrell and Miss Vesta Evans, of Noblesville. A number of guests from Greenfield, Greencastle and Acton were also present. At the business meeting preceding the reception the following delegates to the national convention In May were elected: Alis Voss. Mrs. Cross, Mrs. V'andawalker, Mrs. T. p. (irav, Mrs. Charles A. Wilson, Mrs. c'ondit. Mrs. Mount and Mrs. Smith. Shopping SaKJfcntions. The new and popular "peacock's eye" stones are much fancied for hatpins anda great number of them are shown in the shop cases. One of the later designs shows the round stone with its brilliant coloring of blue and green encircled by a feather wrought in silver. One of the new vesting shirtwaists from a New York maker shows the fullness of the back laid in tiny plaits stitched close, and spreading in fan effect. The spreading effect Is not altogether a new method of arranging the fullness, but it has not been much used in the past few seasons, and is always trim and effective. 4The small barrettes to confine the locks of hair that grow low on the neck have appeared to take the place of the more lately familiar combs. One of the latest of the barrettes is a double loop set with brilliants, and is fastened by means of a short shell hairpin beneath. The taste for ornamented combs of all kinds makes the sparkling barrettes particularly smart. The inevitable black and white combination seems to lose nothing of its vogue and many of the new veils show delicate designs in white embroidered on black chiffon or in black on white chiffon. In hosiery, too, a number of pretty effects in the black and white combination are shown, one of the daintiest being round medallions of black In delicate design set on the white lace boot of the stocking. Scarlet and violet is one of the promised combinations in spring millinery and if the promise holds good the hats of the spring and summer will be nothing short of gorgeous in effect. The brilliant combination has already appeared in some of the handsome fancy ribbons which are strewn with clusters of deep-toned violets and roses. The combination is not one that appeals to all tastes, but there is no denying that it is a striking one. Menu for a Dar Suggestions furnished by Table Talk to housekeepers of moderate means: Breakfast. Fruit. Granose. Sugar and Cream. Hash on Toast. Latticed Potatoes. Rolls. Coffee. Lunch. Egg Vermicelli. Cold Slaw. Corn Bread. Cocoa. Dinner. Campbell's Celery Soup. Boiled Mutton. Rice Timbals. Tomatoes and Okra. Endive. French Dressing. Wafers. Cheese. Lemon Jelly. Coffee. A Strnnse Cluster of Troubles. The curious fashion In which certain events or circumstances happen along in groups, as the days go by, also adds variety and color to the shifting map of human existence. "It Is certainly queer enough," remarked a talkative lady to an equally talkative visitor, "how family calamities once in a while take on the same character or, rather, sMm to emanate from the same far-distant sources of disturbance and change. This week, for Instance, we have had almost no end of household distress from remote funerals. First our butterman failed to appear the good old countryman from whom we have taken butter fifteen years. Great consternation set In when no country butter was at hand. Town butter, you understand, won't pacify a family which has been reared on good country butter. Thn d:iys later our blessed good butter-man appeared; his sister had died, and he had been detained. The very next day cook had to go off to Kentucky indefinitely her brother-in-law was to be burled, so we have had a distressful time with our own cooking all week. At the same time, in this cold weather. Harry had his den all torn up to be re-papered before the Faring rush set In. The upper hall has been full of his traps for days; the paper-hanger didn't come bis aunt had died. All

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BEEHIVE TRUNK FACTORY TRUNKS Satchels, Suit Cases, Etc. LJ' 7 W. Washington St. truly deplorable matters, of course; but their multiplicity and continuity couldn't help making them a trifle amusing to us. "And Saturday night, late, the climax was capped by a florist's man, who came to the door and insisted on leaving in our hall a floral emblem four feet high cross and crown for a funeral to be here on Sunday. He persisted that the tribute was for our number and we could only get rid of him, and the cross and crown, by telephoning his headquarters and Retting the right number for him. Naturally we f- I that a course of weddings. If it should touch us as often remotely, next week, would make us all feoj a trifle brighter." A Costly Gown. Detroit Journal. One of thevmost beautiful gowns In the world, worn by a beautiful woman, will be one of the features of the St. Louis exposition. The gown comes from France, and is a 170.000 duplicate of the 1290.000 coronation robe worn by the Empress Josephine at the ceremonies attendant upon the crowning of the first Napoleon as Emperor of France. The woman Is to be a resident of the Louisiana purchase territory, and resemble in face and figure as much as possible the famous French woman. She has not been chosen, and a prize of $1,000 in gold is offered for her appearance. The gown was until recently owned by the descendants of Napoleon. It has been pronounced by dressmakers In Paris the most elaborate gown in the world, and has never been shown in this country. The gown is of the heaviest and richest velvet, bordered with ermine, studded with golden bees, the symbol of the Napoleonic dynasty, and set thick with jewels. During the Paris exposition this gown was exhibited, and women flocked to see it by the thousands. To prevent itB being copied women detectives were employed to eject any one found making sketches. The costume Is the achievement of Leroy, of Paris, and of the no less famous Mme. Raimbault, the court modiste of France, whom he called to his assistance. The woman who wears it in the St. Louis exposition will need an attendant to carry the train, as lt reaches across the tiled floor and weighs heavily upon the form of the wearer. The superb creation recalls the fact that the great Corsican. appalled when told that this Rown cost 1,000.000 francs, violently quarreled with Josephine because of her extravagance. Hostess's Unnecessary Scruples. Washington Post. A recent occurrence in a somewhat exclusive circle of Washington society raises an interesting question as to Just how far a hostess is liable for accidents which befall the belongings of her guests. At a dinner party not long ago a man servant wss so unfortunate as to spill a glass of wine on a certain lady's new gown. The hostess of the occasion, we'll call her Mrs. A. is a woman of large means ond of extreme good breeding. The guest. Mrs. B, hasn't a tenth her income, and as to her breeding. I refuse absolutely to commit myself. Mrs. A was greatly distressed at the accident, and though .he said no more at the time than civility required, she felt that she was In common decency bound to replace the gown which her servant had ruined. She hardly knew how to approach the matter, for the situation seemed to her somewhat delicate, but after a little consideration of It. she made up her mind to ask Mrs. B to order a new gown from their common dremmoker and charge It to Mrs. A s aecount. She fancied she was about to arrange everything in the most tactful way iis!Ul., but Mrs. B relieved her of all trouble in the matter. The day after the dinner she sent her hostess a bill for the gown, without the inelosure of any persons! note whatever. Mrs. A returned her check for the amount and formally asked for a receipt. That was the end of the matter. Doubtless Mrs. H was perfectly justified In making the thing a purely financial transaction, but I fancy several month? composed ntlrely of Sundays will elapse before she dines at Mrs. A's house again. Latest Fool Fad. New Orleans Times-Democrat. A man strayed into New Orleans a year or so ago and gave a new gospel to the faddists, that of eating sand for longevity. Some women did it women arc the faddists! and afterward said their health had greally been benefited. Now they are doing the fad to death in St. Ixmls. where Dr. Windsor announces that babies Instinctively try to eat sand, children show their longing for it when they chew slatepencils, canary birds cannot live without lt. and horses sicken If they are deprived of it; and. though the human stomach is a mill that grinds food, sand is needed to assist the grinding. The dose is a tnspoonful a day, taken with plenty of water, and the most obstinate cases of dyspepsia are reported to be quickly cured by this means. To say that a man "has no sand" has long been considered opprobrious, but may soon have another meaning. A Hntnnrsj "Kick." Atchison Globe. When a husband tells a Joke his wife looks as if she had heard It before when she hasn't. When others tell It she acts as if it W'.-r m w to her when it Isn't. Saapect ilnl Too Viinj Shoes. A 6tranger at the police station yesterday afternoon. after looking at the desk of Captain Kinney, doubtless would hive believed that the captain was In the shoe business. On the top of the desk were tM-veral j lira of shoes, all of different stses and all marly new. But Kinney has not deserted the detective fon Blcyclemen Hull and Griltln yesterday arrested Allan Jackson, a negro, who had the shoes and was trying to sell them. The uollce believe he s'.ole the shoes.

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