Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 22, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 24 November 1883 — Page 1

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'PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Town Talk*

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to town at all seasons regardless weather, but if the roads are bad must remain at home until nature travel. years the most sired udus efforts ho part of the press failed to impress jn the people of this county tbe im|tance of good roads. All seemed sat1 to jog along under tbe established of things. Men were satisfied with roads if they could only get along working them in tbe old way. In IK]

weather tbey got along well ugh, and no repairs were required, fie in bad weather they could make epairs, and cursed their bad luck. At Ji, however a new era seems to have rned upon tnem, and now gravel Ids are tbe order of the day, audit is hlng to the credit of Vigo county that uas been one of the last to move in the PtK* direction. North, South and East Vl count lea nave trough system of gravel roads, while [re it is yet In its infancy. Farmers ling uear the line have made use of the |d roads to do their marketing in oth j-ounties, while Terre Haute has combined of dull times. Someof the town.ps have shown commendable zeal of te in this matter, and it is to be hoped at all will soon fall into line. The esent law seems to be all that could be tired on tbe subject. Good roads are esper in tbe long run than bad ones, id if tbe farmers once had them they •ciuld wonder how in the world they (.isted so long without them.

THK N*W COURT HOUSE.

ft last the new court bouse is an ^blisbed fact. The plans have been lopted, bids advertised for and the con [ict has been let. The cost has gone five the estimates, but if the people 1 assured that the work wiir be done mostly, no one will be heard to raise is voice against. It was thought by Iftuy that the structure would not cost 'exceed 9200,000, but the contract price [about |J86,000. This does not include [lie wood work, heating apparatus, rainsge or plastering, but counting all

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lowly, if tbey have it quietly, and interest of tbe tax has been irefully guarded. Tbe architect, who the way, is a Republican, was selectmonth* ago. Be was instructed as to fiie kind of a building required, and has rorked on tbe plans until they were irawu to suit. All possible changes were uty considered, and when it was deem* advisable they were made in advanoe, the contractors will have very Utile to Stops for In that direction. It to a matter fit congratulation that tbe contract was secured by a home firm, as it will leave nil tbe money hem. During tbe winter lit will give employment to a force of «tone cutter*, and next season wilj employ a large force of men. When comI pleted the Vigo county court bouse will I be tbe finest structure of tbe kind in tbe (Slate outside of Indianapolis, wad tbe dtlsens will doubtless be proud of it.

THE VTOO AOR1CULTVRAL SOOIKTT

Is again coming to tbe front. Usually it I shows up but once a year—at (air timeami then not always in a favorable light.

It baa been mildly hinted to tbe directors for years that Vigo county should give the largest, best and most successful fair In Indiana, but tbey have continued to run it under tbe old order of things so long that nothing better looked for. n^year, however now blood bsabesn infused into the veins of the directory. At tbe last meeting Jos. H. Blake torn* ed up with a sufficient number of proxies

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AILROAD8 VS. GRAVEL ROADS.

revival of tbe Southwestern rail* Project bus brought to the front 16 subject of gravel roads, and Benefits which the city can derive pom. It is true that tbe city has tted much from tbe railroads center here, and it is no letuftrue has benefitted least from those for ^h it has done most. Railroads by the money of projectors, have, [rule, proven paying investments, which relied on tbe contri-

of cities, towns, and citizens tbe route have merely been

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ns in tbe projectors alone jted. This has been tbe case in Terre 'te railroads. When a city has manj'iring or wholesale interests at stake ponds, and plenty of them, are a as they foster and build up those LiH^ries, but unless a city is large and flf'illy located they are not much adige to the retail trade. Tbe retailers Tve m»st of their profits from the suriidlng country, and rely upou it for ?r business. If tbe roads throughout '•/mntry are good the farmers can

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claims the ability Ifj^mske tbe society a success. He is at* energetic badness I man and will doubtless endeavor so tar as he can to ran it oft business principles

He can certainly dono worse than bis predecessors have done, snd before condemning bis methods it would perhaps be well enougbto give him a chsnoe. Tbe new board of directors is in session this afternoon electing officers. There isdoubdtless some fun going on, bnt when once they- get over their wrangle tbey should settle down to business and give tbe public soma confidence in their work.

STILL A MRARRSRY.

Mystery seems to have settled over the Nelson murdet case SO thick as to be impenetrable. With tbe arrest of Jasper Nelson it was supposed tbe whole matter would be cleared up at once, but it appears that it was only tbe commencement of the trouble. No one for a moment thinks that he la innocent, but it seems an impossibility to discover his psrtner or partners in the crime. The policy in tbe stump disclosed the identity of toe murdered woman, bnt who put it in the stump? It certainly does not look like the act of tbe murderer, and if it was not put there by him must have been done by some one who wanted to furnish a clue. It did furnish a clue, and as soon as that clue reached a certain point, there came sudden stop. The parties wto made the discovery seem to have dropped out of tbe case in a mysterious manner, and left tbe officers to paddle tbeir own canoe After his arrest Nelson was beard tc make mysterious threats, and at least one of his relatives seems prepared to stand by him. This is tbe cousin who was engaged with him in all his business transactions, and against whom his mother bad the lawsuit. It is now boasted that they will spend twenty-five hundred dollars to clear him. At one time it was boldly asserted that at tbe proper time tbe murderer would be turn ed up and the time and place of the mur der proven beyond the shadow of

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[mt over $340,900, aud probably not that uch. Tbe principal feature in work

this, and tlie great attraction to conI'tictore, is the expectation of changes in JO plans, which always cost mora than Neir real value, but in this case the lunges will be few and far between, he have made haste

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HOME RULB.

At the Islose of a very earnest fidnitersation with a lady of much intelligence, a few days ago, she remarked, "Wei| think there should be some cast Iron rules in every family." This observation is undoubtedly correct. In former times there was disposition to be altogether too severe with children, but at the present day, there are indications of too much leniency for the good of the child. Then, there was oue universal method of enforcing discipline and that was by the rod now, there does not seem to be any method. Then, children were expected to be seen but not hesrd now, they are very often both seen and heard to the complete exclusion of their eld era. Then, they took a subordinate place in the household now, they exercise a sort of despotism.

Those were tbe dark ages for children. They were snubbed and kept in tbe background. They were sent to bed at dusk and dragged out at dayligbt. They were badly clothed, heavily tasked, poorly educated and severely punished They were often beaten till tbey were bruised snd sore for some slight misdemeanor that to-day would receive only a reproof. Parental affection was, perhaps, as strong then ss now but tbe spirit of those days was stern and harsh. People are altogether what the custom of the times makes them. It was sup* sed that a deviation from these inflexible rules would ruin tibe child. When there was a conflict between, duty and love, duty came off victorious.

Those severe but well-meaning parents are in their graves, and tbeir rigid-ly-discipUn«d children are tbe fathers Mid mothers of tbe present generation. To folly understand what tbey think of tbeir early training you have nly to notice bow differently tbey «mg up tbeir own families. Ass rale vou find those parents who, in youth,we»» treated to frequent doses of corporal punishment will always spare tbe rod, even at the risk of spoiling the child. A boy will receive a moderate whipping as a just and merited punishment but a cruel and unmerciful beating be never forgets or forgives, and fathers would do well to bear thia in mind. We always despise those who take a mean advantage of our bilplsss and dependent oooditioo, and

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doubt. It is also positively stated that when the insurance policy was first taken to Anderson a proposition was made to the relatives of Mrs. Nelson to secure the arrest ana nOfiyictlon of the

partyrornrteenhundrefi aoiisrs,and it has further been stated that Mrs. Nelson was asm ttt a house in Mae lis ville about tbe time the crime was committed, and was represented to be a wealthy woman. If these are facts they tend to show that some one in or uear MacksviliA knows something concern ing the affair, and it is causing much talk. If there is suoh a person be should by some means be made to tell all he knows, and tbe mystery should be cleared away as soon as possible.

A Woman's Opinions.

even tbe sacred relations of parent and child are not exempt from this feeling. The tendency of the present age is toward charity and kindness and love in tbe highest degree. This is seen in the trestment of criminal?, of debtors, of paupers, of dumb animals, but nowhere is it more beautifully manifest than In the care and management of children. All things possible are done for their comfort, happiness and improvement. Their clothes are tbe perfection of warmth and beauty. Every thing is provided for tbeir entertainment, tbe charming Kindergarten, delightful books, all sorts of games, matinees, parties, innumerable amusements, any one of which would have driven our little ancestors wild with delight. At home' tbey have the freedom of the bouse with permission to do very much as they please. As they gr&w older, tbegirls,to a measure, throw off parental restraint, and the boys indulge in very questionable kinds of recreation.

The danger that threatens the children of to-day is too much liberty. They have not the wisdom, the judgment or tbe strength to use it well. They need a certain restraint until tbey reach maturity. With some children thia restraint may take the form of careful guidance, directing, advising and pointing out the correct ws^y, but with others, this is not sufficient, tbey need a positive and unyielding authority.

This brings us back to the declaration that in every family there should be some cast iron rules. These rules should be tbe subject of tbe most conscientious study, they should be carefully laid down with strict reference tp tbe child's benefit, but when once decided upon they should be enforced: Especially is this- necessary in regard to education. There are very few children that naturally love study and will acquire learning without being urged and assisted. In the coming century it will be almost a necessity for men and women to be educated. Ignorance will scarcely be tolerated. Children cannot appreciate this, but parents can and bence it is a slear and unmistakably duty to insist upon their acquiring at least a fair education. Their own wishes in this matter should not be consulted.

If girls take up painting or music or the languages they should not be permitted to spend a few months at some one'pursuit and then drop it as soon as they have mastered the rudiments. Tbey should be required to make themselves mistress of at least one accomplishment, Although they may rebel at the time, they will be very glad of tbe knowledge when they have grown older and Wiser.

On the subject of education, in all matters j»:rtaining to health, on quest ions of morality, propriety, behavior, etc. there should be rules of cast iron, and tbe will of the parents should be absolute.

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TEKRE HAUTE, IND., SATURDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER 24. 1883.

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After the riot at Romney, Ind.afew days ago, in which a saloon, under the guise of a drug store, was totally destroyed, it was urged in extenuation of the act that'Mt was not safe for a woman or a child to go out on the street after dark." Thedtisens claimed that this state of sfiairs was caused by tbe vile liquor sold, snd since in Romney, ss elsewhere, tbe Isw does not seem to reach tbe liquor sellers, they concluded to inflict tbe penslty, themselves. There are two distinct questions suggested by this occurrence and the same questions are repeated with terrible distinctness at tbe lynching of Nelling, a few days later. First, Have citisens the right to take upon themselves the functions of judge, jury and executioner? Second, Shall citisens quietly submit to the assaults upon women and children that are becoming a daily occurence?

Looking at the subject frum a purely logical standpoint, mob law should be severely condemned. It to demoralising to a community, it establishes dangerous precedent, it convicts on circumstantial evidence and sometimes makes a mistake, and it is, in itself, nothing but a murder. Tbe Courts, themselves, are, to a degree, responsible for tbe lyo«Stings which occasionally happen in respectable and law-abiding communl-

Take, for instance, tbe case of Nelling. He bad acknowledged dbe crime, plead guilty aad yet was comfortably housed and fed, with a prospect of sever* eral months waiting before trial. If tbe lawyers were powerful and tbe jury squeamish be would probably escape witb a sentence to

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a prospect of a pardon at some future time. Should the death penalty be imposed he oould appeal to the Supreme OoUrt and secure a reprieve of a year or more. Should all other means fail, the "insanity dodge" will generally clear the prisoner and it is quite evident that Nelling was preparing to play tills latter game. And, during all these delays, the expenses are piling up and must be defrayed by t^e honest, bard-working taxpayers. Hiving had much experience in audi cises, it is not surprising that people grow restive and take matters into their own hands. However, suoh a course is radically wrong. Every prisoner has aright to a fair trial, and especially is this an act of justice to hiji family snd friends, who frequently suffer more than the criminal himself.

Tbe second question is of equal importance. The assaults upon women and children are increasing to an alarming extent. It has not been many years since one single instance of this kind would fill the country with indignation, but now there is not a day that does not witness one or more of these awful crimes.' Society will soon be obliged to protect itself if the law is. not strong enough. 4 "1

Instead of its daily becoming more dangerous for women to go about unprotected, eve^y precaution should be taken to make it safer than ever before. Never was tbete a time when

select an occupation in life fort*oy8.and. wben modesty or dignity will secure a -gtrtorT** in fcignty Wecessary to see that they make some selection for themselves, apd then compel tbem to devo their time and energies to this purpose, Parents make a fatal mistake when they permit boys to drift along for years, undecided as to what tbey shall adopt for their life's work. Oftentimes they make a miserable failure snd never accomplish anything just for the want of firm, parental authority to insist that they shall adopt some occupation and make a success of it. Boys cannot be expected to realize tbe necessity of this but, in after yesrs, they will be very grateful for the inflexible determination of the parents.

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women were earning a living and supporting themselves. In order to do this tbey must necessarily be upon the streets after nightfall in returning from their work. It is very often impossible for tbem to have an escort. I know of several instances, in this dty, where aged and delicate mothers are obliged to go out in all sorts of weather, after dark, to walk home with daughters who are Cferning the daily bread.

I remember writing an article, a year or two ago, in which I took the position that if a woman conducted herself in a modest manner upon the streets she would not be accosted. One of tbe Indianapolis papers, in a most scathing editorial, declared that I was greatly mistaken. I did not think so at the time but careful observation since then has convinced me that the time is past

woman from'Insult. Within the past two Vtreeks, alone, I have known personb^Mfrossiy Insulted ie. upon tbe streets of Terr# Haute. In each(case the lady was of irreproachable character and was walking quietly and unobtrusively along but, notwithstanding this, she was at the mercy of any rude or drunkeu fellow who chose to accost her. In many dties it is infinitely worse. I am reliably. informed that in St. Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis, and, indeed, all large cities, respectable ladies are Insulted upon the streets in broad daylight by sober, well dressed rascals who even insist upon accompanying them after they have been emphatically rebuffed.

Now, this state of affairs must not be allowed to oontinue. In this day of the world women cannot be shut up like nuns ins convent. Men are becoming more and more immersed in business snd unable or unwilling to act as escort. If ladies wish to go to an entertainment without a gentleman, sr if they are detained till after dark by shopping or other business, or if their working hours extend till daylight is gone, it is shame and a disgrace upon our civilization if they are not permitted to go to their homes in safety. Anything hsving the appearance of a man should be ashamed to insult a modest, well-behaved woman, but wben one is found low enough to attempt such a thing, let an example be made of him that will not be forgotten. In this age of freedom and justice and the highest kind of chivalry,may it never be said that, at any reasonable hour, it is not safe for women to walk upon the streets.' IDA A. HARPBR.

AN APPEAL FROM LADIES AID SOCIETY. Tbe ladies of tbe Society will be pleased to receive tbe annual donation from tbe dtizens in the vacant store room No. 004 Main street east of Buntin A Armstrong's, commencing on Monday morning, Nov. 26th, continuing Tuesday and Wednesday. It is tbe aim of the Society to assist those who are in actual want, to encourage those whose efforts are honest, tosare for tbe aged, and to clothe and care for hundreds of children who go to our public schools. Orders or dona tions of groceries, dry goods, coal, clothing, cash etc. will be thankfully received and acknowledged, Tbe visiting committe will be at tbe room to receive from nine until six o'clock *aeb day. Last year one hundred and fifty-five families were supplied with Thanksgiving din uers, thanks to tbe noble generosity of onrdtisens. Baskets containing Thanksgiving dinners will be gratefully reooived and distributed among the worthy poor. All those sending baskets this war will please hsve tbem in by Wednesday morning so tbe distribution can be made in tbeaftornoon. The room will not be.mimed on Thursday. Tbe work of tbe. Society Is well known and It to hoped tbe cttfeeos wiH Nspond nobly to this appeal.

MULES FOB TAKING COLD.

WARRANTED TO BE 8UR& AND CERTAIN.

Don't wear overshoes in damp weather for fear your feet will look large. Wear a heavy muffler around your neck one day and leave it ofl the next.

Make a habif of standing over hot air registers before going out in the cold. When very much overheated by dancing, stand by an open window to cool off.

Make up your mind you are made of cast iron and precautions of any kind are useless.'

Go to parills in low-necked dreiies and be out in tbe night air witb a wrap carelessly thrown around you.

Wear your pobby fall sacque all winter if your winter jsk happens to be a little the worse for wear.

Have a nervous dread of frosty ar and chilly blasts. Stay in tbe bouse and watch other people going by, but never go out for a good bradng walk yourself.

Wear tbick woolen stockings all day, and at night when you go to a ball put on a pair of open work lace ones.

Wear your heavy wraps in the opera house and then face a long walk home in a biting frost without any extra protection against cold.

Go out for a sleigh-ride in a stylish looking Jersey jacket that is not extra heavy, and leave your warm blanket shawl at home.

If you do your own housework stop in the midst of your boiling and baking, ^nd talk for half an hour with some passing neighbor at the door. f.'

If you happen to be overtaken in a rain storm or snow storm, and find £n getting borne that your feet are soaking wet, don't take tbe trouble to change your shoes aud stockings.

If your mother happens to give you any advice as to what dress is proper for winter, tell her things have changed since she was a girl, and that you would rather have half dozeu diptherias than be the dowdy she was in ber young days.

If y«pu do your own washing tt6Ver wait to wrap up when you bang out tbe clothes. By making a habit of from the scalding atmosphere kitchen to face a blizzard in the back yard you won't need much doctoring^ for you'll be dead some fine day before a doctor can get to you.

Make up your mind as soon as winter somes tfaafc tbe only 0Qmf^tab|e sjpt on earth is beside a red hot stove or bo air register. Get yourself accustomed to being baked in an oven in this way, and run tbe risk of shivering to death if you venture out at all.

If flannels make you look clumsy,and woolen stockings won't go in your new kid shoes, make up your minj that the flannels and woolen stockings must go. If you go with them blsme yourself, and don't tell your sorrowing relatives that you always knew the house you lived In wasn't healthy.

Wear heavy flannels and high-necked heavy dresses all day, and in tbe evening take off your flannels to accommodate an evening gathering Make no allowances for tbe drafts that creep into tbe most aristocratic bouses, but mske up your mind to do what society demands, if you die for it., ,,

When a lady friend has paid you a visit, leave your warm parlor and escort ber to toe door. Then, if you happen to think of something you want to tell her, stand out then for twenty minutes witb ber. If it happens to be a raw, freezing day, you wot*'t be long in suspense as to whether it's diphtheria or pneumonia that you've got.

Ifyou want to match apiece of worsted choose a raw, damp, sloppy dsy for it. Tramp all over town and get your skirts wet and drabbled. Wben you get home sit down at once to your fancy work, wet skirts snd all. Dn your best to finish your work that day, for the probability is that tbe next day will find you sandwiched between blankets, and done up in a salad dressing of mustard and goose oil.

Wben your young man escorts you home in tbe evening don't take leave of him too hastily. Love is tbe same in all seasons, and good'byes whispered under the wintry stars are as tender as in leafy June. The only difference is that Jack Frost has

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Chicago Newa.

Algernon Swinburne, tbe poet who swoons Wben "tbeir lips melt in a kiss," to coming over to this country in the spring. We are appalled wben we think ot the consequences of tbe meeting between bim snd Miss Ella Wheeler, tbe irrepressible young poetess who "gives a shudder of oeiigbt when Ids hot band presses bers.".

SCIENCE AND FACT Bpston Courier.

A scientist says that properly speas» perty of 1 Ing, oolor is not a property but ot ligM. We remember when color was a property of matter, and that was about twenty years sgo down South.

Fourteenth Year

THE PASSING SHOW.

SHOWS AND SHOW FOLKS.

The lithographic printing of Tbstcher, Primrose & West's minstrels, now displayed in the show windows, is remarkably fine. There is one, hovever, not true to nature. It is tbe picture of the well known minstrel trio—T. P. A W. The boys have on long ulsters buttoned! up to the chin, and look too sweet to live. This would be all right but that the remainder of the picture gives the overcoats away, as the boys are pictured as standing in a garden with tbe posies in full bloom. To make tbe picture O. K„ the flowers, or the overcoats will have to be dispensed with. It is the flowers if either, that must go. For unhappy Would be the minstrel man without an overcoat and plug hat. 00 people have no reason to complain of the quality of the entertainments at tbe Opera House this week. "A Mountain Pink," on Tuesday evening, was a delightful surprise. It is a story into which aro woven many fine thoughts aud sentiments, abounding in strong situations and clothed language fresh and sparkling. Miss Louise Sylvester has an original creation in tbe *.! "Mountain Pink," an^i has the support i-

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A merrier or more laughable persorm-^i.. ance has seldom b6$n given upon the Opera House stage than that presented by the Hanlons on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. It was a perfect revel of mirth, one laugh followiag another as one comicality grew out of another. The quiet pantomime work of the Hanlon brothers was exceedingly! neat and thoroughly artistic, while the-., mechanical effiacts were surprising. The&f explosion of the sleeping ear, in the second act, was not only excruciatingly funny, but absolutely startling.

THB benefit concert tendered our rttuch loved May McEwan at the Opera H^use last night was the success ber many friends desired it should be. The sale ol tickets amounted to I860—and this %as all clear profit, the expenses having been provided for in advance by issuing: an advertising programme. The programme furnished an admirable entertainment. How could it be otherwise with Mr. Allyn Adams, Miss Helen Jeffers, Mr. Wallace Austin, Miss Bea-

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Dutinigan .MlsSWay1 Mtil&wan, Mrs*Belle McLeod Smith and the Davis famHy in song Miss Belle Closser and Miss Alice Fischer in readings, snd instrumental musio by Herman Leibing, Mrs# Allyn Adams, D. Goldman and tbe Ringgold orchestra, as they presented theuiselves in the "pretty as a picture" stage setting made by Ren Early. It was a good natured, sympathetic, sort of home drde audience, and hearty applause followed esch number. The sp pearance of Miss McEwsn towards the, close of tbe programme was the signal for the most enthusiastic /greeting, and she wss forced to sing three of her pretty ballads before her friends would let her go. Aside from this, the nit of the evening wss made by Miss Alice Fischer, whose vigorous and dramatic reading caused two not-to-be-refused encores.

Tbe first opera company of tbe 1 will appear here Tuesday evening. This is J. C. Duff's large party of fifty people^ who will present Lecocq's latest composition, "Heart and Hand." We have tbe information just as we go to press—hence tbe brevity of this announcement.

An {novation in negro minstrelsy— that is, in its history in this dty—will be a matinee performance ftext Thursday (Thanksgiving) afternoon, given by Thatcher, Primrose A West's minstrels/ who will also appear In tbe evening* Tbey are great favorites here and are sure of big audiences at both afternoon snd nigbt. An eastern exchange speaks ss follows of the company:

The performance from beginning to end was one sueMMion of exuberant, rollicklhg, yet withal harmless fan, interspersed with sweet songs melodiously sung, excellent instrumental

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wae tbe famous sextet from "Lncia," "y Messrs* soprano), ftnale to the flrwt pa 1 '-Ireland# vs. Africa," furnished^ the apportnnjfy for some good Jig-dancing^ hy wfll West. Tbe other Jfefttuies of. th* evening were "Wlcnoe and run," iu which Mr.FI-ank E. McNisb demonstrated to tber entire satisfaction of tbe audience that It made no particular dllfcf«)«i what part of bis body he wuwd upon. gave a very remarkable performance kind. Haley, Kesgan, Collins and Tall*-created much amusement by their great duds song and dance, and one of the funniest, as well as most entertaining, numbers of tbe prograin me was tbe musical taUrtatao of FVnnk Howaxd and Cnrlnnd WiU Kankln. The Jockey Clog" was superb, and George Thatcher, in bis epecilsty,as osural InimiiabieAburlesqne of Tbe Maacotte," by Q»rl Rankin, entitled "La La Muskrst, In which Btlijr Rice figured as "Prince Lor-Bod-8o," closed a performance which seeks Its equal for completeness.

THAITKSOIVZBO comes next Thursday