T TIIE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, MAY 2, 18 H. DRAMATIC SKETCtlES Ifo. 2. The Mem In the File. The term the "Flics" has both general and a spe cial significance; generally, l lnoludea the enure atage eqnlpmeat above the gronad floor; pertim Urly (and this ta the aeaie in which it Is moat fre quently nsed), it meana that aide of the stage only (geaerally the right w prompt itae) from whleh the urtalaa and "bordera" are worked. We shall hare in this article most to say of this latter portion of the flies, bnt before proceeding will give a general Idea W the whole region. On a well-propertlnned stage the flies are hung rather loss than half the dlstanco from the floor to the roof. They are light bnt substantial platforms, built out from the wall of the three closed sides of abe stage. The two side platforms naturally Accommodate themselves to the also ef the proscenium, but that at the back can be bntlt out to salt the will, the only oontrolllng consideration beiag bow much of Btage depth shall be dispensed with. This back: platform is the studio of the theatre, or, as It Is rather practically called, the "paint room." It has a peculiar fitness for this purpose, and Is always so nsed. A frame the width of tho stage runs, by means of ropes and counter-weights, in grooved pests, op and down In front or the platform. Upon this frame are set the stretched canvases, and the scene painter can thus approach his work at any degree of nearness at pleasure. The left-hand plat form (we always suppose the slght-seer to be facing the auditorium) Is put to a variety of uses. The carpenter shop Is usually plaeed here; a huge, un sightly, but ladlspensablo apartment. The rooms containing tho wardrobe or the theatre are also most frequently p'acod at this side or the files. There are also generally here largo rooms for tho Storage of scenery and properties not Immediately required. -We come now to our special ground. At first Sight it resembles, more than anything else, the deok f a ship. Ropes Innumerable stretch obliquely teward the celling, scoured at tholr lower ends upon wooden plus. These ropes serve to hold In place the various "borders ;'' to work the roller flats, the aandellerA, and sundry other soenlo arrangements; mad to hoist and lower the onrtaln s. For the latter business, especially In large theatres where the car tains are very heavy, extra sized double windlasses Are used, and In some eases other windlasses are brought In play upon very heavy flat drops. By a "flat" Is understood the main scene, occupying the back of the stage, as seen by the spectator. It is made generally in two equal halves, which aro pushed on n grooves from opposite sides, meeting In the cen tre of the stage. In this case they are In no way controlled from the flies. Sometimes, however, it is more convenient to have the flat painted in a single picture, and mounted like a curtain on a roller. In that case It is worked by the flymen. The "borders" are the narrow strips of hanging scenery arraaged to match the successive stage pictures. They are ef many sorts, plain sky, cioad, wood, Interior, drapery, etc. eta, and their proper working la an Important matter, as it must be dose In perfect accord with the changes below, or the result is a ludicrous confusion. To have a forest with a kitchen roof, or a grand palace with no roof at ail that Is to Kay, with tno blue sky overhead might tickle some people who have no reverence for any thing, but would most assuredly not please the stage-manager. These important adjuncts of tho scene have to be changed frequently, and as the fly Men are at some distance from the stage and must' work entirely by signals, it follows.that they should be thorongbly trustworthy and reliable persons. There Is more blind dependence placed In them than upon any Individuals about the theatre. Tho prompter Is their manager, but he la far away and can only talk to his men through the media of speak ing tubes and muilled bells. If they are not atten tive to these signals there is nothing else to warn mem, for half the time they cannot see the staga and do not know what is going en thereon If they axe not constantly on the alert, and do not follow crders blindly, Implicitly, down gees tho show ! Scenery mixed up inextricably, curtains rising and falling at will moBt certainly down wonld come, or np would go, the show. All the grand acting In the world could not save it. The flies are among the most curious of the Bights to be found behind the scenes, and the men tn the flies are among the most eccentric and origi nal characters of that region. Their standard of acting Is one of their strangest traits. We have never known It to vary. They praise an actor or a piece not in proportion to the applause excited or money at tracted, but for the amount of work exacted from the flies. A piece that baa one scene set for an aot they have a very Email opinion of. Jiichard III they are Inclined to rate as the finest play that Is, and Shakespeare In general meets their approval; but those Frenchified pieces, Robertsonlan dramas, etc., they Bpeak of contemptuously, as showing no variety or originality. Mot that they are greedy to work the heavy tragedies either, for pen will find them at such times growling at their bard luck, but, like some other folks, when the easy Cays come they look back longingly to the times when they had their hands full, and when their province was no light one in the successful per formance of a difficult play. Tneatrlcal people are noted for their clannishness. This spirit does not Include In one body the whole cumber of workers. Oa the contrary, the depart ments seem Instinctively to form clans, armea not only against the outside barbarians, but against each other, Actors form a close corporation, but not loser against mere folks who are not actors than against their some-sort companions, the mechanics, working people, etc., of the stage. The carpenters, etc., form for their own parts close bodies, from which the player Is as much excluded as a Common Councilman. The mechanics of the theatre, In fact, rather look down upon the actors. They admit, when put to it, that the players are a kmd or neces but. but they are sure that nine-tenths of their Im portance is dependent upon the unseen brawn and muscle of the stage. So the whole theatre la divided, but no men In it are more thoroughly clannish than the men In the flies. Their Isolated position has much to do with this, their peculiar relation to the drama has a good deal, and their (so to speak) lire long connection with their singular posts has most of alL The steadiness with which flymen work and bold their positions la something remarkable. It requires a singular combination In a man to fit him for this work treat punctuality, regularity, obe dience to orders ; bnt when a man once does fit It, the place has a great fascination for him. The actors flit from season to season ; the mechanics, although more constant, yet, with the exception of chief carpenter, gas men, and one or two others, rarely hold longer than two or three seasons ; but the men in the flies, oftener than not, go into their places young men and stay In them until they are grey. They always carry on Bome separate business in the daytime, and they have no rehearsals to werry out their lives, it was this as pect of the subject that first struck the writer's fancy. Here Is a body of men living in an art atmo sphere, yet really not breathing It ; administering to art. but in no way a part of It ; their very existence nsuspected. not only by the careless sightseer in the front of the bouse, but, as far as any personal Sign goes, by their companions of the stage below. Tho flies are almoat as rigorously sealed to people In the theatre as those out or it, but they are by a strange contrariety occasionally opened to Singular public It sometimes happens that the men lu the files find it more convenient to live in the theatre than elsewhere. If a member Df the guild has a leaning that way, he straightway accomDllshes his design without necessarily con suiting the manager. If the proprietor of the place should clamber up the broak-neck stairs Ja the course of years and see a lot or wild-looking ehamola-llke children he Is not surprised. And yet nothing can be stranger than the sight or the rear xbe or children In tne dingy under-the-roor region Of the theatre. Quear little midges such children are, BtartlBg away from the stranger In a frightened luanuer. and then halting te look curiously at him from under evergrowa neglecUd lacks. They have a bleached- out look, the appearance that overcomes plants and flowers, we are told, when deprived of tieblessed sunlight. They are caatlom, nolslen little animals, being trained from the nut to modu rate their vlgoroas transports, aad their Infantile gftyetlcs generally, la the Interests of art. A family such as is here described has lived for years !a the flies of the Holiday Street Theatre, Baltimore, and there Is scarcely a knewb inducement, short of fire, that could make them change their quarters. Most people hereabouts nave beta lath State House steeple, and know what a quaint ar rangement or Joists and scantling and curious turnings and dark oornors it Is. Thoy far. ther, knew how lnoongruons with the surround ings appears to be the idea or people living there. That old steeple offers the only ooranarlson anywhere at hand to the appearance of the aim, and to the full Ion flymen sntnetimss have of keeping therein their wives and children. The steeple its kind r public place, however, and the conditions or resemblance between it and our subject are app rent rather than real. MUSICAL AND J)IIA MA TIC. "Saratoga" at the ( hrannt. Ttere Is bo much real comedy played at Sara toga and othor fashionable waterlog places every summer that it is remarkable some acute dramatist bas aot beforo now conceived tho idea of transferring some of the scenes of real life to the stajce. That the material is abundant every summer pleasure-seeker well knows, and a rea sonably skilful and vivacious writer who has sufficient knowledge of stage effect ta put together an actable play could scarcely fail, by making 110 of but a small portion ot the wealth that lies actually in his gracp, to produce u most Interesting piece that would tickle the fancy of the public, as every vivid picture of cen tempo rary real life must. The comedy of Saratoga remains yet to be written, however, for Mr. Bron ion C. Howard has thrown away a capital opportunity, and Instead of studying Saratoga life with the eye of an artist, and reproducing it in his play, he has been content to copy his characters from the clime novels rather than from nature, to place them in situations that require a stretch of the imagination to consider even probable, and to make them utter language that is more inane than even the inanities of common life. Snch n piece as this may have a transient success, bnt it ean never obtain evea so much of a hold upon the regards of the public as the milk-and-water comedies of Robertson, which, although lacking in backbone, are gene rally good so far as they go. Thus much, of censure, is fully deserved by the author of Snra toga, for the piece gives abundant evidences that he is capable of far better things, and we by no means intend to insinuate that it is unentertaln ing. On the contrary, the performance last evening at the Chesnut was heartily enjoyed by the large audience in attendance, and if laughter and applause entitle us to judge of the success of a new play, Saratoga may be considered a decided success. It is based upon the farcical idea a good idea, too, for stage purposes of an impressible young gentleman being In love with four young ladles at once; and the amusement of the audience is derived from the complications that ensue from this . condition of affairs, the hero being made the victim of his irate lady-loves, supported by bel licose husbands, fathers, brothers, and lovers, until the close of the fifth act straightens out tho entanglements and ends all happily in true comedy fashloa. Some of the scenes are ex ceedingly amusing, and leaving out of the ques tion the total lack ot art in the construction of the piece, its principal defect is the wearisome quantity of verbiage that has no direct aonnec tion with the progress of the play. Such a piece as Saratoga, of course, depends largely upon the actors, and the success of the perform ance last evening was due in a great measure to the creditable manner in which the different parts were sustained. There were no very remarkable exhibitions of histrionic genius, probably for the reason that the opportunities were limited, bnt especial credit must be given to Mr. James Lewis for his amusing and artistic sketch of ''Bob Sachett," the man of many loves, and to Mr. Phillips for an admirable per sonation of "Papa Vanderpool," the representa tive papa of the period. Mr. Charles Allerton gave a laughable caricature of the English totirist, "Sir Mortimer Muttonleg," and Miss May Flek and Miss Kate Newton, who appeared 'in :their original parts of "Lucy Carter," the bride of the period, and "Virginia Vanderpool," made a favorable impression. Tho remaining parts were creditably filled, Miss Lily Vining DaveD port personating "Eflle Remington," and Miss Glover "Olivia Ash ton," the widow of the period, with excellent effect. The dresses of the ladies were remarkably elegant, our Phila delphia actreeses, however, rather carrying off the palm for good taste. Mrs. D. P. Bowers a "Lady Audley." The "Lady Audley" of Mrs. Bowers deserves a very much larger audience than was in atten dance at the Walnut last evening to witness it. It is not only one of the best parts in the reper toire of one of our' best actresses, but it is a singularly artistic analysis of a mind diseased, that, making all due allowances for the gulf that separates Miss Braddou and John Brougham from Shakespeare, is not unworthy to rank with the personations of "Hamlet" of our best actors. Not only is the treacherous, cruel nature of "Lady Audley" represented by many fine touches of art, but the taint of madness that is perhaps the result of, perhaps the cause of her crimes, is throughout the progress of the performance impressed upon the attention of the audience rather by the shifting facial ex pression and the Blight but impressive ges tures of the actress than by the words she utters. Mr. Brougham in constructing a drama from Miss Braddoo's novel, has succeeded better than playwrights who attempt this klud of work usually do, and he has contrived to produce a piece that has considerable interest in its plot, and that presents some effective dram' tic situations. The character of "Lady Audlev" is particularly well worked out, and it is sufli clently picturesque and etriking, especially In the bunds of such an artist as Mrs. Bowers, to engage the close attention even of those who are unable to appreciate its merits as a mbtle psycoloirlcal study. It has in it all the elements of popu larity, and at the tame time it is a work of high art that is satisfying to the most critical Mrs. Bowers appears iutultively to under stand all the subtle elements of-"Lady AudleyV character; the fits into it ai Bhe does into no oue of her other favorite parts, and as one of the really great performances of the day, entitled to rank with Jefferson's "Rip Van Winkle," Mr. Davenport's "Sir (Hies Overreach," aud other fine pieces ot acting with which the public are familiar, it is especially worthy of the.attentiou of intelligent playgoers. Mr. John Brougham us "Sliylock." Burlesque is a legitimate branch of art, but it bas unfortunately been done to delta of late, and the vulgar capers of the British blondes have dlrgusted many persons who would otherwise enjoy a clever performance in Ibis line no and then. The performances of the blondes were ouUIde of the pale of true burlesque, and those who wish to understand what the genuine arti cle is should see Mr. John Brougham personate "8hylaok" in bin Much Ado About a Merchant of Venice. This piece is equal to the best of Mr. Brougham's burlcsqnes, and although a cruel travesty on Bhakenpoare, the moat devoted admirer ot the "divine Williams," as the Frenchmen call hlra, will par don the author for his irreverence for the sake of the genuine wit and buinor with which it overflews. Mr. Brougham's "8hylck" is ea varely la earnest, and there Is a real tragic power about portions of it that only serves to enhance the ludicrousccss of the situations la which the unhappy Jew is placed and the comi cal laarnae In which be bewails bis wes. Mr. Brougham played this part with great success at the Walnut a few seasons ago, and that it Is en tirely to the taste of the public is proved by the laughter and applause bestowed upon it last Bii;bt at the Arch. The Cltjr Ainuaementi. At the Academy or Musio a representation of tbe gnrcooun fpectaele of The Hack Crmok will be given this evei.lnz. At ma Chuxot the now play of Saratoga will be repeated this evening. ATTHB walnut Mrs. 1). P. Bowers will por Bonate "Lady Audley" this evening. At Tnx Arch lr. John Brougham will appear this evening a? "Shvlrxk" In the burlesque of Much Ado Abeut a Merchant of Venice. The performance will conclude with the farce of The Mai'pieM 'ay ef My Life. At tub Muhbusi, Ninth and Arch streets, the drama ot Uncle Tom't Cabin will bo repre sented this evening. A matinee to morrow. At tub Amekican Miss Kale Fisher will appear this evening iu the drama of The French Spy on Ilorneback. At tub Tow Hail, Oermantown, a grand concert will be given on Thursday evening, la aid of the Market Square Church. , A (iRisi) Ohga Co'bkt will be given at the Arch Street Metnodlst Church, southeast corner of Broad and Arch streets, on Thursday evening. At Concert IIai.t,, on Friday evening, Mr. George A. Uonly will pive a grand concert, when a fine programme will be presented. A Gkand Bazaar in aid of the eick poor of St. Mary's Hospital is now open at Concert Hall. CITY NOTICES. To thi Pit mo. Tbe manufacture and the great practical worth or the Sanborn (steam Fire proof hafe having baen fully established, it la now offered to the business public, and offered with assurance, supported by In disputable facts, that It Is Tim dbst saps in titb world, ror It has been proved, again aud atraln, to far outlast In a Are those that have heretofore been re garded as the very best. It Is most thoroughly ruale, and of the best material, is fnrnHhed wlta Hsrgent's celebrated Magnetic Combination Lock, than which there is none better, and in all burglar-proof quali ties it Is unsurpassed, while ror beauty of style and finish, freedom from dampness and all Inconveni ence In use, as in Its power to resist Aro, it Is with tut a rival. It Is therefore assuming nothing bnt simple Justice to the facts to error the Steam Hafe as the most thoroughly scientific, most complete, and per fect safe that can be obtained. In support of these claims we call attention to a rew or the testimonials It has won : 'These sares aro rapidly superseding every othor kind, and in their Improved form arc superior to every other." Bnnton Daily Rvtniny Traveller. "The testimonials as to lta excellence are nume rous and unqualified. In there days ef largo fires, those who have valuable papers or money on hand cannot be too careful In seeing that their safes are Indeed afe." Bonton Daily Journal. "Aa absolutely Kikb-Pkoop Safe Is at last before the public" I'hiladelphia Prtt. 'The many conflagrations that have recently spread loss and havoc would have been deprived or half tholr severity bad books and valuable papers been stored in Steam Fire-Proof Safes. Frudrnt citizens will avail themselves of the present oppor tunity to purchase a thoroughly secure repository ror their documents, bonds, eta Hoatun Poat. "The trial or Steam Fireproof Safes, at the Inter- State Fair, gave the greatest possible KiHsfaction, and further demonstrated their superiority over all others. They are being fully appreciated now by our mercantile community, and we take great pleasure In calling attention to them." l'hilaMphitt Inquirer. 'A Fire-Proof Safe that is really so, In nature as well as in name, Is new such a desideratum that Mr. Sanborn's invention cannot rati to attract tbe atten tion and Investigation or business men throughout the country." Boston Commercial fiulletin. Steam Is certainly the true principle ror Fire- Preor Sares. Nothing else can be relied upon In a severe Are, such as Is liable to sweep over any city Providence VYs. 'Steam Firk-Proop Safes A Great Suoccm. The trial demonstrated the Important, fact that only those safes to which S inborn's Patent 8tcam Im provementwaB attanhed proved trustworthy pre serving their contents la perfect condition while the contents of the other safes wer entirely de stroyed. The great value or tbe P.innorn Improve ment was fully demonstrated at thin trial. Ai iii'?Qt be expected, a gold medal was awarded to tiie S in born Improvement." J'hila. Vemoermt (dtrmtn). American btsau Makb Co., No. 82 south Fouktu Sthket, Vkgetihe. Hundreds in this vicinity wui bear tes timony (and do it voluntarily) that It is the best inedlcal compound yet placed before tiie pualloror enovatlng and purifying the blood, eradicating all humors, Impurities, or poisonous secretions from the system, invigorating and strengthening the sjs teni debilitated ty disease; lu ract it is, a nituy fiavo called It, "Tub Uhkat IIbaltu JUstoheh." Sold by all draggists. Ma. William W. Cahsidt, the Jeweller at No. 8 South Second street, has one of the largest and ruwat attractive stocks or all kinds or Jewelry and Silver ware In the city. lie has also on htiud a Oue assort ment of fine American 'Western W Ate ties. Those who purchase at this store at tne present time are certain to get the worth of their money. CCon Liver Oil and Lime. That pleasant and active agent tn the cure of all consumptive symp ton) 8, "Wilbor't Compound of Pure Cod Liver O land Lime," Is being universally adopted In medical prac tice. Sold by the proprietor, A. B. Wiluoh, Cheia 1st, No. 166 Court Street, Boston. Oaefokd, Continental Hotel, has opened an ele-. gant rtment of Ladles', Children's, and Infants yinimed and untrlmmed Hats. Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, Etc. Also, Boys Cloth and Straw 11 uU A. S. Hamilton's Standard sbwino Machine Office, No. 700 Chesnut Street. Howe's, drover & Baker's, Folaom'B, and ai her first-class machines sold iio per month and '' it bt YVuiTcoMB's Asthma Remedy Sure cure. Oak ford, Continental Hotel, has received Spring Styles Cents' and Boys' Hats, Caps, and Furnishing XJoods. Shirts made to order. Bcrnett'b Flokimel An exquisite perfume. Vegetinb is sold by all druggists. DIED. AKMBRVBTER. On Monday, May I.Petju Arm bri'ster. Jr.. In his feist vear. The leiativea ana mentis are invitea to attend the uneral, from the residence oi his parents. No. UU N. Kleveuih street, Oil Thursday, 4tu luxuut, at P. M. Interment at Monument Cemetery. Chahi. On Sunday, April acth. May, Infant daughter of Kdward 1. ana Marion 31. cuano. Lawton On the 88th ult., Daniel H. Lawton, in the iii ear or his age. The relatives aud friends, also, the survivors or the War of lbia, are respectfully invited to attend tuj funeral, from the residence or hi daughter, Mrs T "0 ft. No. 904 CHESTNUT STREET. FRESH CHINA MATTINGS. WHITE RED CHECK, AftD FANCY STYLES. 50 PIECES FRENCH AXMINSTER, 83-23 IPEIS. Y-AJRD. Hai ah Melsh, No. 143fi S. Fourth street, on TaeRday afternoon, at a o clock. To proceed to sixtn street Luton for interment. I.bsonry. On Monday, May 1st, Mrs. Maria Lkronbt, in the 82d year of her age. Fnnerai services win tie neu a' ner late resiannce No. StT Sonth Tenth street, on Wednesday, Bd Inst, at 19 o'clock A. M. The remains will be taken to new jersey lor in terment. Pbw. At Gloucester city, on the 3nb ultimo, Mait R. W. I'bw, in her 8ih year, twin daughter or Kmellno and the late John W. Pew. The relatives and mends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her 'nt4T, Mis. Anna Norton, Ciloncester city, N. J., oa wednesdav afternoon, tne aa lnsiam, ai o oioci. To proceed to Cedar Urove Cemetery. Voiko On the 23th Instant, Armab iocno, in the (V2d year of bis age. The relatives aud mal friends of the family are renpectfuily Invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, iso. 1T04 summer street, on Tucsuay, the 9d instant, at 8 o'clock. NEW MOURNING STORE. New Stock at Lowest Prices. No 1226 CHESNUT STREET. NEWEST DESIGNS IN DltESS GOODS. NEWEST DESIGNS IN BONNETS. NEWEST DESIGNS IN VEILS. CHEAPEST ALPACAS IN P1IILADA. CHEAPEST r.OMRAZINESINPHILADA. CHEAPEST P.LACK SILKS IN TIIILADA CHEAPEST OKAPE CLOTHS IN PHILA DELPHIA. EVEHY ARTICLE AT LOWEST PRICE. We would respectfully call attention to our new IreK8-makiDg and fruit Department, wheto evtry roveliy In black suits will be found ready-made and made to order, at shortest notice, by a competent rtrmsniafcer, and 1 alo call attention to our White (foods and Indies' Underwear Department. Large Ktoek of Linen and Lawn Hulls, or llnest finish, al ways on hand. A. MYERS CL CO., 4 S2 stuthfiptf No. 1220 CHSSXOT Btreet. I LAC K SILK OLOVE S. 1 Just received Black silk Gloves or the "old iHfhloned" Kngilsli style Also Alexander's black t-Aeta Bilk Uloves; black puleut silk and thread Gloves. BESSON & RON, Wholesale and ltetail Mourning Goods House, B16t No. 91S CHtiSNUT Street. LACK SILK C II ALL Y J Just received Black wool and silk French Challles, at 7b cents. Also, English Challles at 50 and 62K cents. BESSON & SON. Mourning Drv (foods House, 616t No. 919 UHKSNUT Street. ILACK STHIPED OROANDIE 8 J Just received Plain black satin strlpod fiench Organdies. Price r0 cents. BESSON & 8-)N, Mourning Drv Ooods House, B 1 6t No. U18 CHESNUT Street. BLACK SILK WAUP MOHAIR. Just Imported Black mohair Lustres, with pure si ik warps, fl tn $1T0 a yard. Black pure mohair Lustres, coo. to H'irt. BESSON & SON, Importers or Mourning (HkxIs, 6 1 6t No. 91i CUES UTStreet. 8PEOIAL NOTICES. Far additional 9ptetal tfotif tt Inrtda Fan. OFFICE PENNSYLVANIA HAILUOAD COMPANY, PniLAPELrniA, May l, 1371. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. Notice Is hereby given to the Stockholders or this Company that they will have the privilege or snb scrtbing for New Stock at par In the proportion or one share ror every six as registered In their name, April SO, 1371. Holders or less thau six Share will be entitled to subscribe for a fall share, and those holding more than a niu'tiple of six Shares will be entitled to an additional Share. Sutiserlptlon will be received and the first Instal ment of Fifty per eentum will be payable between Hie fid day or Msy and VI 1 day or June, 1371. Second Instalment or Fifty per centum will be pay able between the l day ar November and 321 day or December, 171. If Stockholders prefer, the whole amount can be paid at the time or subscrip tion. No subscription will be reielved after June S3, H71. THOMAS T. FIKTH, Bllw Treasurer. ry- NOTICE. THK KKMI-ANM'AL EXAmT naiiou 1,1 ai i I" auts forcrrtiUeatc of qualifica tion aa iaciieis in the Public hctiottis or tne First bchool iHntrlrt of I'euuiitlvaiila will commence at A. AS., prenselv, at Wi 'nrrl High Kehool, Broad and (.rr. u re. tx, on WED.NKsDa V, My loth, 1ST l, ud will l continue I on Hie follow lug Thursday ard Kndv, at the name hour. No applicant under seventeen yi ars of Bge will be exaiulurd. No pupli of the publie sehools will be examined who ha nt pttif d at leat a two years' course of Btu'ty 111 tlie i.ir Nornmt or Central 11 uH Seiiool. (.mduatei of tun heuiur Clauses are entitled to at tend the cxamlnailoB. Au average of J.') la required for a certllcate of the flrHigratV; an averairn of e for the second grade; and au average of B for the third grade. By order of the Committee on (jiullrtcVlon of Teachers. LEWIS EI.K1N, Unalrman. II. W. IUl.i iwKi 1, Secretary. tu"lTl' O N LEA a UK HOUSE, pniLADKLruiA, April 24, 1S71. In compliance with tbe deire of the members or the l ulon League, the THIRD ART RECEPTION will continue open MONDAY and TUESDAY KVES l.NOS, May 1 and 8, aiid during the days or the ba lanc or the week, from U A. M. until 4 P. M. Tickets now Issued will b good ror any time during tbe week. Members can be supplied on application at tbe League House, until May e. By order of the Committee. GEORGE II. BOKElt, 4 S 7t hecreury. Ply j. . l. l. BAititicKs lkuitimate Tailoring Establishment. No. 41 a TENTH Street, where )ou can get the bust suit for the least money. Where, furnisulng your own material you c-hii have It uyide and iri uwe,l exa illy right, price, lit, and workmaaslilp guaranteed. A good slock always on baud, to show wliieh Uto trouble, aud to sell the same at rates Hot to be BicoUod U our hlgUwi ambition. a siuiluiii SPECIAL NOTICES. r- TIIE OIRARD LIFE INSURANCE, AN NUITY, AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA DELPHIA. At an election held on the 1st Inst., the following gontlemen were elected managers ror the ensuing year : Thomas Rldgway, John A. Brown, Thomas P. James, H N. Burroughs, George Taoer, . Thomas H. Powers, Seth I. Comly. Edward II. Trotter, Isaac Starr, (jnaries wneeier, Addison May, Edward C. Knight. Henry o. freeman, wiuiam i'. jenns, At a meeting or the managers held on the 2d lnst., Thomas Rldgway, Esq., was nnanlmously elected President and Seth I. Cemly, Esq., Vice-President. W. II. STOEVER, Treasurer. M ay 8, 1871. eaat NATIONAL BANK OF THE NORTHERN r TlUVIiTlt'u Philaprlfhia, May 2. 1871. The new Bankimr nouse corner ot Vine and Thi'd streets will be opened for business on MONDAY, inay . w. uuaiairuia, 6 8 6t cannier. BVjY CLUTIN OIL. COM PA IS X, OlfFlCK, NO. " i) 1 1 iir a 1 v 1 i'l' Mf-rtif.r Hnnm IT Piiilapki.phia, May 1, 1371. The annual meeting of stockholders of this Com pany, and election for Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at this office, on THURSDAY, May 11. 1871, at 12 o clock, noon. oit iu. a tii-JiLii, ttccreiary. KARTHAUS COAL AND LUMBER COM- PANY. No. 10 WALNUT street. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the KARTHAUS COAI, AND LUMBER CO. will be held at thi office of the '"ompBuy, No. li) WALNUT Street, on TUESDAY. May 9, a; 12 o'clock, 10 elect Beard of Directors for tho ensuing year, and for other purposes. 4 tii.fi W FUEL SAVINGS SOCIETY OF THE CITY w ANH LIBERTIES OF PHILADELPHIA The Fiftieth Annual Meeting of the Society will be held at No. 109 N. TENTH street (second story), on the 2d lust, at 8)4 o'clock P. M. flection for Officers and Manners. is, W. BEKSLKY, C 1 2t Secretary. ngv- TnE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NSWS- BOYS' HOME ASSOCIATION Will be held at the Home, No. 915 LOCUST Street, on TUESDAY, May v, at 4tf o'clock P. M. An election will be held for officers and managers to serve for one year. 51 2t ENO'TI LEWIS, Secretary. Iftf- GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, A reany nt may ne oota'.nea at an times. BAKTLETT, No. 33 South SIXTH Street, above Chesnut. 2 m tr DIVIDENDS, ETC. fV- GIRARD NATIONAL BANK. Philadelphia, May 2, 1371. The Directors have declared a Dividend of SIX PER CENT,, payable oa demand, free of tixes. S 8 31 W. I SCHAFFtCR, Cashier. UNION NATIONAL BANK. Philadelphia, May 3, 1371. The Directors of this Bank have this day declared a Dividond of FIVE PER CENT., payable on de mand, f. A. b.KL.I.KIl, B3 8t Cashier. BtS- MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK. Philadelphia, May 2, 1H71. Tbe Board of Directors have this day declared a dividend or SIX PER CENT., payable on demand iree 01 taxes. . wiluamu, jr., 6 86t Cashier. ay FARMERS' AND MECHANICS' NATIONAL Philadelphia, May 3, 1871. The Board or Directors have this day declared a dividend or FIVE PER CENT., payable on demand, Clear 01 tax. 6 8 tit W. RUttHTON, Jb., Cashier. Ci- Y- NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE. Philadelphia. May a. 1371. The Board of Directors have this day declared a aiviaena 01 rive; nut ccwi., payauie on aemana, clear or lax. junw A. Lt,wis, 6 2tuthaot Cashier. M COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANK. - Philadelphia, May 2, 1371. The Directors have this day declared a dividend ot FIVE PER CENT., payable on demand, clear er lax. 11. v. xuum, 5 3 6t Cashier. THK MANUFACTURERS' NATIONAL BANK. Philadelphia, May , 1871. Tbe Board or Directors have this day declared a Dividend or FIVE PER CENT., payable on demand. 6 8 at M. w.-woodward, cashier. ttoY- CORN EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK. "w Philadelphia. May 2, 1971. The Board of Directors have this day declared a dividend of six. run ceint. ror tne last sU months, payable on demand, clear of taxes. JI. P. 8CUETKT, B 8 fit CUshier. li-v- TUB COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Philadelphia, May 2. 1871. The Directors have this day declared a dividend of FIVE PER CENT., payable Iree of tax on demand. S3. U. rALUnn, 6 2 Ct Cashier. iaT ?'orKTH NATIONAL, BANK OF PUILA- Philadelphia, May 2, 1871. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of this bank, held this day, it was unanimously resolved to I ass the dividend, and that the net earnlogs of the iat au months (equal to cv per cent.) be added to the kurplus account. E. if. MOODY, 6 81 Cashier. tV NATIONAL BANK OF ' HIIUWTII'J THE NORTHERN Philadelphia. May a. 1871. The Directors have declared a dividend or TEN PEKCEmT., clear or tax, payable on;MONDAY. 8th lust., at the new Banking House, corner 01 YIN Hand THIRD Streets. B86t W. OUMMERE, Cashier. ART GALLERY. Ut IlIliKlMMl ill 17(L'. nTcCATJET'S Art Gallerleat ana IVarerooms, No. OIO CHESNUT Street. Oil laIutIuK, Mirror, Table. I'm 111 e, Corulcew, ltc. All Chromos "duted 84 per cent, on form prtct. 4 1 stuth fiinrp DRY GOODS. 1871. THORNLEY'S" Special Opening of Suitiagg, EUFF LINENS, CHOCOLATE LINENS, FLAX-COLORED LINENS, GREY AND BLAY LINENS PONGEES AND JAPANESE GOODS, MOHAIRS, ALPACAS, ETC. ETC. The above goods range from 20 cents per yard np, ana are Duautuuu BLACK SILKS, STRIPED AND CHECKED SILKS FASniONABLE SHAWLS, SUN SHADES, PARASOLS, KID GLOVES, ETO JOSEPH H. THOBHXEY, NORTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHTH and BPEINO GARDES SU. thBtnl PHILADELPHIA. CHESNUT STREET. 727 ALEXANDER RICKEY, Importer! Jobber, and Re tailer of Dry Goods, DEPOT FOR THE SALE OF CHOICE FABRICS IN DRY GOODS, AT POPULAR PRICES. BTOCK DAILY REPLENISHED With the CHEAPEST and CHOICEST OFFERINGS of this and other marfceu. ALEXANDER RICKEY, tl tnthatf No. T2T CHESNUT Street DIAMOND -m E8H HERNAPJIES. We have received an invoice of these Deslrabla Goods, for which there was so great a demand last season. PERKINS & CO., No. 9 South NINTH Street, 1 89 tuths3mrp PHILADELPHIA. N. B. Every variety of HERN AN I In stoclc. THE NEW Y0EK Dyeing and Printing ESTABLISHMENT, STATEN ISLAND, 40 N. EIGHTH Street, PHILADELPHIA, No. 09 DUANE Street, New York. DIE AND FINISH IN THE BEST MANNER, Silks, Satins, Velvets, Crapes, Ribbons, Tissue. Bareges, Merinos, Cloths, Alpacas, Reps, Paramat tas, Muslin Delaines, Fringes, Trimmings, Hosiery, Alan. r.lpAtifin Tjir.A Oiirtalna anri Titian uhn.ia 4. - - -, " - - '"" . ..u..u Duwicq in a superior manner. Goods called for and delivered, in any part of the city. 4 la stuthSmra ELY, HUKSBERGER & ELY. ' No. 1126 CHESNUT STREET, Have now open a MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF FIGURED AND STRIPE Slllf Urenndlues, ItlacLz Xleriianlcs, all qualities. tripe Silks, all quail tie. 4 11 tuthssm SILKS, SHAWLS AND DRESS GOODS en on an rzivsn, No. 916 CHESNUT BTKEET, Invites attention to his stock of SILKS OF ALL KINDS, INDIA AND OTIIEIl SHAWLS. Novelties In Dress and Famcy Goods, INDIA, PONGEE,; AND CANTON CRAPE IN puawiiQ Anu jjitfcsa uuuds. 1413 ainrp GROCERIES. ETO. JNGLISU AND SCOTCH ALES AND BKOWN STOUT. 1 Just received, a fresh Invoice of Guinness' Extra Dublin Stout, Tennant'B English Ale and Browa Stout, Robert Younger's Sparkling Edinburgh Ale, Bass A Co.'b East India Pale Ale, AUsopp's Pale Ale, In stone and glass, all In fine order, our own Import tlen. A full line of choice and desirable FAMILY GRO CERIES. WILLIAM KBLLBY, H. W. Corner TWELFTH Street and OISAED Avenu 11 10 thatut PHILADELPHIA. XCBTAlJUMIIliL) 1 HOD. Cousty's East End Grocery. EXTRA QUALITY SPANIbH QUEEN OLIVES, by tbe barrel, keg, or gallon. LONDON BROWN SIOUT AND SCOTCH ALE by the cask or dczun. Goods delivered Iree or charge to Gerraantown, Chestnut 11111, West Philadelphia, aud Cumden. Orders solicited at COUSTY'S East End Grocery, No. 118 South EJOMl St., 8 8thsturp Below Chesnut, West Bide. oidTiovernment sm coffee, 100 MATS STRICTLY PRIME, Finest quality Imported. Ftr sale by JAMES rt. Y7 E D O, 8. E. CORNER OY i SO thatu3mrp WALNUT and EIGHTH Sis. ,
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