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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY MOItNIN'Gv JUNE 15, 1895.
400-402
Lackawanna Ave.,
Scranton.
THE
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400-402
Lackawanna Ave,,
Scranton.
Special : ; SaJe
M
onday
GO TO THE FAIR,
SOO pieces Merrimac Light Shirting
Calico, Monday 21c
goo pieces heavy cream Shaker Flannel,
flonday 2lc
I So0 pieces heavy unbleached, yard wide,
,' Sheeting, flonday 21c
500 piece9 best quality Apron Check
, Ginghams, Monday 32c
L '5Q0 pieces best quality Indigo Blue Cal
ico, flonday 3c
L 500 pieces bleached, yard wide, Muslin,
Monday 32c
300 pieces, latest style, Crepe Grena-.
dines, Monday 8q
CLOSING SALE OF
DRESS .GOODS
At Half Price.
, Silks, Velvets, Etc., Reduced 25 per cent
To Close Out.
Soo pairs Lace Curtains, 3 yds. long,
worth $1.25 to $i.75)' Monday 88c
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN BASEMENT.
5,000 richly covered Paper Novels, sell
ing everywhere at 25c. each, ,
On Monday 8e
No mere than 6 to any one person.
Special Bargain In Gent's Furnishing Department.
500 doz. Gents Unlaundfied Shirts, linen
bosoms and cuffs, double front and
back, worth 50c. each,
v On Monday 29c
No more than G to any one person.
in
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75 Dozen Ladies' Chemise.
40 Dozen Ladies' Drawers.
25 Dozen Ladies' Skirts.
89 Dozen Ladies' Night Gowns.
60 Dozen Ladies' Corset Covers.
2 cases Corsets, all sizes; all the above goods
are worth 50c, 69c, 75c and 89c each, Monday 39c
BARGAINS IN NOTION DEPARTMENT.
Goats' Spool Cotton at 2 1 -2c.
Sewing Silk, worth 8c, at 4c
Button Hole Silk, worth 3c, at lc
Knitting SI, worth 22c, at 10c
Fall Paper of Pins, worth 2c, at lc
Fall Paper of Pins, worth 5c, at , 2 l-2c
Machine Oil, worth 5c, at ' 2 1-2c
Soap, all kinds, worth 5c, at 2 l-2c
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.
500 doz. Ladies' and Children's fast black
Hose, (worth i2c. to 19c. pair,
On flonday 8 c
No more than 6 to any one person.
Special in Boys' Clothing Department.
5oo doz. Boys' Knee Pants, 500 doz. Boys'
Shirt Waists, all worth from 50c. to
89c. each, On flonday 39c
No more than 3 of each to any one person.
Siidi Bains m hiilDirimi
1,000 Dozen Ladies' 5c Handkerchiefs at Ilk
1 ,000 Dozen Ladies' 1 0c Handkerchiefs at 5c
500 Dozen Ladies' 19c Handkerchiefs at 10c
500 Dozen Ladies' 25c Handkerchiefs at 1 5c
1,000 Dozen Gents' 15c Handkerchiefs at 8c
ON MONDAY ONLY.
No more than 6 to any one person.
MILLINERY AND CLOAK DEPARTMENT. x
50 Ladies' Trimmed flats, worth $2.50,
At $1.25.
50 Ladies' Duck Suits, worth $3.00,
At 2.00.
150 Ladies' Wrappers, assorted, worth $1.00.
to $1.25, ON MONDAY 69c.
00 TO THE FAIR.
I case White Bed Spreads, extra quality
and size, worth $1.00, Monday 65c
I case Turkish Towels, extra large and
heavy, selling at 19c, flonday "Oc
amammmmaMmmammammmmmmammammaMmmmammmaammmmmmmammaaammmmmmmmmmmmmaMaamamam
5 pieces Table Linen,unbleached andtur
keyrcd,worth 25 and 29c, flonday 20c
500 doz. Gent's Band Bows5 selling every
where at 25c, Our Price 121c
50 doz. Gents' Outing Shirts, 50c. and
69c. quality, . Monday 39c
4o doz. Ladies' Black Silk Mitts (extra)
39c. quality, Monday 22c
I case Gents' Night Shirts, special 69c.
quality, Monday 46 C
CLOSING SALE OF
CHILDREN'S DRESSES
. At Half Price.
25 per cent. Reduction on Children's
Lace Caps On flonday
BARGAINS IN
EVERY DEPARTMENT.
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NEWS OF ALL CHURCHES
Subject of the Free Pew System Is
Fully Discussed.
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST
Rocord of Providence Presbyterian
Church Famishes Notorial for Dis.
suasion International B. Y. P. V.
Convention at Baltimore in July.
' The question of free pews is one fre
quently discussed with a great deal to
ibe said for and against It. It is a ques
tion that some people think la very
cldsely connected with another ques
tion, "How to reach the masses?" The
record of the Providence Presbyterian
church is an argument greatly in favor
of the Free Pew System. It Is three
years since the congregation adopted
it his system and during this time the
church revenues have very materially
Increased.' In an interview with prom
inent workers, they stated that the
Increase was largely due to the Free
Pew System.
This system seems to bring a more
general financial response than the old
system. There are some people who
occupy free pews through the year
without contributing at all to the sup
port of the church. These are very few,
however, as tho majority of the peo
ple give more largely than before even
.without the privilege Of holding a spe
cified pew. Not more than two or three
of the central city 'churches have the
system, while throughout the city near
ly two-thirds of the t churches have
adopted tt, we are told,' and find that
It give great satisfaction.
Is a Serious Incongruity.
' One gentleman,-In discussing . the
subject, said: "The system of free
pews is Indeed worthy of careful con
sideration by the Christian public. Is
there not a serious ' Incongruity at
least in the minds of the non-church
going world between solemnly dedi
cating a church, to Almighty God and
the annual act of an auctioneer pro
claiming 'How much am I offered for
pew No. 40? This pew is assessed kt
$50. What do I hear for a bonus?'
Besides this what prior telalm upon a
sitting In God's house has the man who
can afford tt and is willing to pay a
bonus of $50 foe a pew over a man who
can only pay a $10 premium?"
In the discussion of this subject the
question has always been how it would
affect the revenues of the church, it
being generally believed that the mod
em congregation will not voluntarily
contribute so large a sum of money as
can be raised by the sale of pews. But
whether the Free Pew System Increases
or decreases the revenues, is either fact
worthy of consideration in determining
the right or the wrong of either sys
tem? , '
Sorantoa Preaeher Complimented.
The TJtlca. Morning Herald has the
following to say of the Rev. ' W. S.
Jones, who attended the recent annual
conference of the Welsh Baptist asso
ciation of the state of New Tork: "Rev.
W. 8. Jones, the principal preacher at
this - 'gymanfaj, is pastor of the
First - Welsh Baptist church . In
America, and Is considered one
of the foremost men of his
nenominaltlon. Be came, ita Sdran-
ton from Swansea, Wales, about
three years ago, as the successor of
Rev.' John Williams, D. D who re
turned to Wales and became there the
successor of Mr. Jones. .Mr. Williams
was one of the strongest preachers in
Scranton, but his successor has fully
sustained the reputation of the pulpit
for ability and eloquence. His style Is
analytical, logical and thorough. He
treats his subject .In all its bearing so
as to make It perfectly clear to the
mind of the listener, and then presents
It In its practical and spiritual aspects
with force and eloquence. Though his
style Is, on the whole, -conversational,
when he warms to his theme he breaks
out In flights of Impassioned oratory.
His body Is not very robust nor his
voice strong, but he knows how to use
both to the best advantage. This Is
his first visit to Utlca, but It is hoped
not the last., He Is perfectly at home
in either Welsh or English, and while
here ought to address an English con
gregation." Will Go to Europe
Rev. D. M. Stearns, pastor of the
Church of the Atonement," German
town, Philadelphia, formerly of Grace
Reformed church, of this city, Is about
to take a trip to Europe. He makes
this announcement In his paper, King
dom Tidings: "He seems now to be
calling me to be one of His messengers
at the Mildmay conference In London,
June 25 to 27, and then, as He shall re
quire me. In the north of England dur
ing July, specially at a Keswick confer
ence preceding the regular Keswick.
The expenses of this trip are kindly
borne by a good brother across the
sea, at whose Invitation I go. I expect
to enjoy the rest at seaand may pos
sibly. If It please the Lord, rest a fw
days in Switzerland, between the Mild
may and Keswick conferences. My
dear wife, who kept me company last
year, but who does not feel like trying
the sea again this year who so patient
ly and lovingly tarries by the Btaff 'for
Jesus' sake' from week to week, w'.lle
I go to and fro In His name will prob
ably spend some time In my absence at
the mountains or by the sea-shore, and
we hope to have the last three weeks
in August together in some quiet nook,
after my return and before resuming
full privileges in September."
Provldi nco At. E. Church Notes.
One of the most successful preachers
of the Wyoming conference is Rev.
William Edgar,- of the Providence
Methodist Episcopal church. Although
he has been here but a short time he is
no stranger, for his previous work In
Dunmore and Carbondale Is well
known; besides, a man of his kindly
manner and disposition cannot long
remain a stranger. He Is preaching a
series of very earnest sermons on "The
LOrd's Prayer." His subject tomor
row will be "Thy Kingdom Come."
Whether It is to be a milennial subject
or not we do not know, but It will be
well worth hearing, even It the
weather Is scorching hot
Children's Day will be observed to
morrow. The elaborate "Golden Gate"
programme will be carried out.
.The Epworth league will conduct Its
annual excursion to Harvey's Lake on
June 28.
- During the hot weather the Sunday
school hour , will be changed' to the
npon'hour. .... .. .
I .Henry Kemmerllng will attend the
Epworth league convention at Chatta
nooga, June 87, as a delegate from the
League union i
North Main Avenue Baptist.
At tomorrow morning's service Rev.
W. G. Watkins will deliver an address
on the "Life and Work of John Wes
ley, the Founder, of Methodism." Mr.
Watkins says that a Baptist minister
preaching on Methodism Is a peculiar
procedure, but John Wesley was a cos-
mopolltan man and overlaps the boun
daries of sect. The one hundred , anu
ninety-second anniversary of John
Wesley's folrthday occurs Monday.
The programme for Children's Day,
which will be observed tomorrow night,
together with the floral decorations,
will be very elaborate. In the midst
of flowers and ferns a fountain of run
lng water has been erected.
On Monday night a missionary en
tertainment will be given by the younr;
people.
Last Wednesday night interesting
baptismal services were held, during
which Mr. Watkins baptized a young
husband and wife. Another ver.y in
teresting baptism was that of Mies
Mamie Clancy, who has been a mute
from her birth, but withal a very In
telligent young woman. In order that
she might be examined as a candidate
by the officers of the church, Mr. Wat
kins partly learned the mute sign lan
guage, and with the aid of writing, the
young lady passed a very satisfactory
examination, the manuscript of which
was submitted to the deacons.
Jackson Street liaptlot Church.
Rev. D. C. Hughes preaches every
month before the Missionary . society
of his church on "Tho Religions of the
World." Ills subject this- week was
"Mohammed and Mohammedanism."
It was a sketch of the prophet's life,
the rise of the religion, Its tenets and
Its extenslveness. Mr. Hughes Is 'also
preaching a Berles of sermons Mon
day evenings on "The Men and Women
of Mark In the Bible." Tomorrow the
subject will be "Noah and Historical
Confirmation of the Flood."
There was organized a Junior Bap
tist Young People's union last Wednes
day evening.
Mr. Hughes has been appointed a
Pennsylvania state delegate to repre
sent the Ablngton association at the.
international rally, to be held at Balti
more July 18 to 20.
Second Presbyterian Church,
W. C. Weeden, who had been under
the doctor's care for his throat, has re
covered and will sing Sunday.
The church has called Miss Mc
Gaughey, of the Moody Bible Institute,
as church missionary to succeed Miss
Dunbar. . She will begin her duties In
September. 1
The offering at the Children's Day
exercise of the Adams avenue branch of
the Sunday school was $17. An event
which the young people enjoyed very
much was the lecture by Colonel Rip
ple on "Andersohvllle." They expect
to have him lecture again in the fall on
"Experiences in Florence Prison."
. . Convention of B. Y, P. V.
The International convention of the
Baptist Young People's union will be
held in Baltimore July 18 to 21. Scran
ton young people have a good oppor
tunity to attend, the fare for the round
trip being only $6,6J. It will really be
as the circulars say, "A chance of a
lifetime." In addition to the splendid
programme there will be side trips to
Bay Ridge and Annapolis, the caverns
of Luray1, Gettysburg,' Pen Mar, Ocean
City, Washington' and' Mount Vernon.
General Notes. -There
will he'a rally, of the Baptist Young
People's union of tho Ablngton associa
tion In Jerm'yn June 28.
The Sunday school of Grate Reformed
church will enjoy an excursion to Lake
Ariel on the 21th.
A good plan for Sabbath school teachers
of Bible classes is that carried out by F.
M. Iiouton In his class at the First Pres
byterian church. It consists of a regular
organization, with officers) and commit
tees, consisting of lookout, social, flower
and sick committees.. This class numbers
over fifty young people and Is growing.
A. C. Gaebelln, of the Hope of Israel
mission, will speak to a Jewish audience
at Flnley's hall next Thursday evening.
Tomorrow night's service in the .Provi
dence Welsh Congregational church will
bo of a missionary character. It will be
conducted by John T. Evans, chairman of
the church missionary committee. The
devotional portion will be conducted by
William E. Davis, a student of Marietta
college, and appropriate uddrcsses will
be made by Rev. Thomas R. Watkins,
Evan Lewis and Robert R. Williams. The
closing remarks will be made by T. Myrd
din Jones, a student of Olivet college. It
Is expected that the music will be in
charge of David D. Lewis, assisted by
CaswaJlon J. Davis, leader of the Moody
Intercollegiate quartette.
The Rev. II. L. Jones, S. T. D., of St.
Stephen's parish, Wilkes-Borre, will ex
change with the rector of St. Luke's par
ish on Sunday, June 16.
CHURCH SERVICES.
FlrBt Presbyterian Church James Mc
Lcod, D.D., pastor. Service at 10.30 a. m.
and "twlllBht service" from 5 to 6 o'clock
In tho afternoon. The pastor will preach
at both services. The sacrament of tho
Lord's supper Inst Sunday of June. Ser
vice on Wednesday evening 7.45 o'clock.
Strangers welcome at all services.
The Second Presbyterian Church Rev.
Charles K. Robinson, D.D., pastor. Ser
vices at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Tho pan
tor will preach In tho evening a short ser
mon on .the "Reason of Faith." Special
music. All Invited.
St. Luke's Church Rev. Rogers Isrnol,
rector. Flint Sunday after Trinity. 7.30
a. m., holy communion; 9.30 a. m., Sunday
school; 10.30 a. m., morning prayer and
sermon; 7.30 p. in., evening prayer and ser
mon. ' The. Rev. II. L. Jones, S. T. D c.f
St. Btephon's parish, Wllkes-Uarre, will
have charge of the services and preach as
above. , ' ,
St.Mark's Mission, Dunmore Rev. A.
L. Urban In charge. 3 p. m., Sunday
school; 4 p. m., evening prayer and ser
mon. . Grace Church (Refermcd Episcopal)
Morning prayer and sermon at 10.30. Sub
ject, "Our Refuge," Deuteronomy, xxxilt,
27. Evening prayer and service at 7.30.
Subject, "Following Christ," Mark, xl,
Jl. Preaching by the pastor. Baptism
will be administered in the morning. Sun
day school immediately at the close of the
morning session. Young People's Society
of Christian Endeavor every Sabbath
evening at 6.30. Strarfgors welcomed at
all services. Seats free.
Penn Avenue Baptist Church Rev.
Warren G. Partridge, pastor. Sorvlces at
10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. The pastor will
preach both morning and evening. Sub
ject In the morning, "The Inner Man."
In the evening, "The Refiner's Fire."
Strangers are cordially invltod.
St. Paul's English Lutheran Park place.
Rev. George M. Scheldy, pastor. Ne ser
vices tomorrow. Sunday school at 2.80 p.
m. The usual services next Lord's day,
Elm Park Mothodist Episcopal Church
L. H. Pearce, D.D., of Cortland, N.
will occupy the pulpit .tomorrow. Morn
ing subject, "Holiness on the Belle of the
Horses," Evening subject, "Faultless Be
fore' tho Throne." Sunday school at 2 p.
m. Epworth league at-6.46.
Trinity United Evangelical Church, Lit
tle England J. O. Whltmlre, pastor.
Preaching services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.46.
p. m. Sunday school at 2 p. m. Prayer
meeting Tuesday evening. Bible study
Thursday evening. Mission band Satur
day at 2.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. E. E.
Shaffer, of Ransom, Saturday evening.
All are welcome.
Church of Christ, Scientist Spencer
building, 519 Adams avenue. Service at
10.30 a. m. Scats free. Welcome to all.
First Baptist Chrueh The Sabbath
school will observe Children's Day next
Sabbath at 10.30 a. m. The decorations
will be elaborate. ' Evangelistic services In
tho evening at 7.30. Seats freo. All wel
come. The Green Rldgo United Evangelical
Sunday school will hold their Children's
Day service tomorrow evening. The ser
vice entitled "The Good Shepherd" will bo
rendered. The ohurch Is appropriately
decorated.
Grace Lutheran Church Rev. Foster U.
Gift, pastor. Services at the Young Men's
Christian association on Sunday at 10.30
a. m. Children's Day exercises at 7.30 In
the evening. Sunday school at 11.30 a. m.
Everybody welcome.
Green Rldgo Baptist Church Chil
dren's Doy exercises at 10.30 a. m. No Sun
day rchool. Sermon to children- at 7.30
p. m.
At the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
Church Exercises appropriate to Chil
dren's Day will be held In the morning.
Tho ordinance of baptism for children will
be administered. In the evening the pas
tor will preach. Seats free.
Jackson Street Baptist Church The pas
tor will preach tomorrow morning and
evening at 10.30 and 7, Morning themo,
"Christ's Argument for Christianity."
Evening, "Historical Confirmation of the
Ulblo Naratlvo of the Flood."
Howard Place African Methodist Epis
copal Church Kev. C. A. McGee, pastor.
Preaching at 10.30 a. m. and 8 p. in. Sab
bath school at 2.30 p. m. Tho evening ser
vice will last one hour. There will bo a
short sermon and extra song service.
CLARK'S GREEN.
Miss Sophie Miller, of Tomklnavllle,
spent Sunday at J. W. Mullenlx.
A. I. Akerly Is now located in the
house recently vacated by F. .
Benedict, nnd Frank Phillips Is now oc
cuplng the house made vacant by Mr.
Akerly.
The election of officers to the Epworth
league will take place on Sunday next.
Lizzie Frace spent Sunday with her
parents.
Edna Robinson, Martha Covey and
Clara Covey spent Saturday In Scran
ton. Lorraine Is still occupying the minds
of the public and large delegations are
visiting It almost dally.
Watson Stone and Fanny R. Sher
man, of Waverly, called on friends here
on Tuesday. '
Stephen Cook and wife and daughter
Llllle spent a few days with hit) son
C. C. Cook, ast week.
Mrs. Judson Wells Is visiting her
daughter, 'Mrs. Egbert Leach, at
Georgetown, Wayne county.
Mrs. J. D. Aylesworth spent several
days with friends In Plttston during
the week past.
Eva Cook Is reported now as prepar
ing to open ice cream parlors adjoin
ing Frace & Parker's store.
The announcement, cards of the wed
ding of one of Clark's Green's fair
daughters, Miss Mlna E. Wells, to Alll
soii R. Aldrleh, of Spranton, are out.
the wedding to take'plade at the resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, 126
South! 'seventh street, Scranton) ' on
June' 26, aj. 8 o'clock.
A. A. Nichols Is convalescing from
his recent illness.
OF INTEREST TO EftUSlCIANS
What Is Going On in the World of
Melodies.
CONCERNING THE VOCALISTS.
Accomplishments of Miss Sullivan-Summer
Season of Opora-Miss Harden
bcrgh's Musicalo-Victorions
Scrontonians-Personals.
Miss Winifred Sullivan Is rapidly tak
ing a leading position as an all-around
musician. At the "Missionary Tea" at
Mrs. C. Jones' last Monday afternoon
no accompanist being present, Miss
Sullivan accompanied her own solo in
a manner showing her to be a pianist
of no mean ability. The time for vocal
ists who cannot even play the most
simple hymn la past, and if they are
to be known as artists they must pos
sess some pianletlc ability. Melba,
Nordlca and many other great artists
are excellent pianists. Miss Sullivan
has many onpigements for next season
and If the accompanists fall to be pres
ent, "they never will be missed."
II II II
' Technic In piano playing la essen
tlnl to be a pianist, but it is only the
foundation. Calling words rapidly Is
not reading. The artist forgets tech
nic In expressing his conception of his
work. Articulation in singing Is nt
present the cMcf topic of discussion In
musical journals, and singers cannot
study tho question too conscientiously.
However, let us not forget that, like
technic In piano playing, quality of
voice is required. But many a fair
voice with excellent articulation .is far
more satisfactory than the contrary.
Too many pupils are studying tone
tone, until the art of Bong Is lost. "Ba
larl once said:. "Vocal teaching Is a
fraud." And was It not correct? A pu
pil goes to a teacher for instruction.
"Splendid voice, but not placed," says
the teacher. A course of lessons on
voice location and the voice is gone.
Students muEt awake to the fact that
each' voice has it3 own peculiarity and
nature has placed the tone. Any
change of the law of nature frustrates
the desired end. The tone can be fin
ished, but If It was simply a case of
voice location all sopranos would be
Melbas. If a canary bird were to visit
many voice teachers for instruction, to
his surprise he would learn that for
centuries the birds had breathed incor
rectly and located their tone to far
down the throat, or In the nostrils, and
must acquire a new method. Many
voice teachers in New York are at last
learning that the natural voice taught
articulation, accentuation (s applied to
the words) and pronunciation is the
true voice builder, and their pupils are
In great demand.
II. II II
The capture of the first and second
prize by the Scranton United choirs
at Wllkes-Barre this week was a vic
tory of which all Scranton music lovers
should be p'tud, and reflected credit
upon Leader John T. Watkins, whose
ability as a conductor is becoming bet
ter known at each new success.
II II II
The musicale given at Bicycle club
house lost evening by the Schaumann
club, made up of pupils of Miss S.
Louise Hardenbcrgh, was an enjoyable
affair and gave new evidence of the, ex
cellence of the methods of teaching in
the Hardenbergh pianoforte school.
II II II
Mrs. Boston-Williams, the contralto
prize winner of the Wllkes-Barre con
test and many others, has kindly con
sented to complete the Elm Park Meth
odist Episcopal quartette for next Sun
day. The report recently published In
the musical column of the Republican
that Mrs. Williams was engaged for
contralto of the quartette was untrue,
as Mrs. Williams is in no way an appli
cant for the position and only supplies
the vacancy as a favor. As next Sun
day evening Is Mr. Carter's last even
ing before his vacation, the music will
be especially attractive. The "March
of the Wise Men," In which a note held
down is the symbol of the star, will be
used. The note harmonizes with each
chord of the composition.
II II II
The summer season of comic opera
will begin at Lnurel Hill park on Mon
day evening, June 24. Rehearsals are
now in progress under direction of Pro
fessor Richard Lindsay. The season
will probably open with a rendition of
the "Bohemian Girl."
II II II
Silas Rosser has recently been made
accompanist of the Lyrlo Glee club,
which Is under the direction of T. J.
Davies, Mus Bac.
SHARPS AND FLATS:"
Of the sum of $50,000 required for tho
projected season of grand opera In Phila
delphia next winter under the direction of
Gtistav Henrlchs, 130,000 has already been
subscribed.
Dudley Buck examined a class of thirty
five students In advance theory recently
at tho Utica conservatory, and at the close
said that It was the best examination he
hnd ever attended In his long musical lifo.
Tho teacher is a woman Miss Rose Booth
and Is reported to be one of the most
proficient In that state. ;
Miss Ella Russell has signed an engage
ment for special appearances with the
Royal Carl Rosa Opera company during
their forthcoming season, commencing, as
usual, in Dublin, In August next. Among
the roles that will be undertaken by Miss
Iiusscll will be Rebecca in "Ivanhoe";
Selgllnda, In "Walkuere"; Elsa, In "Lo
hengrin"; Leonorn, in "Trovatore"; Senta,
In "Flying Dutchman," and Elizabeth, In
"Tannhauser."
This month Sir Augustus Harris will
produce a new opera, "La Martlre," by tho
Greek composer, Samara, which, from all
accounts, Is gloomy enough to form tlia
substance for half a dozen melodramas.
Perhaps Sardou will curse his dull fata
when he learns from this opera that there
Is a new way of killing oft a heroine. The
period Is the present day, and the scene is
Sullna on the Danube The characters aro
of tho humblest class. Trlstano, a boat
man, has an amiable and loving wife, but
treats her badly, having become infatu
ated with a music hall singer, Nina Fleu
rette. As a gift for this woman he takes
his wife's watch. The second act la en
tirely occupied with the music hall scene,
where the wifo comes to say that her oilld
Ib dead. Trlstano only abuses her, but an
old lover, Mlkael, defends her. The scene
I . 1 1 ... J .. .1 ,Hn Cln..4n lnn-a
a comlo ditty, "La Mamma," of a very
catching kind. Tristano proves very .'un
sympathetic, white Mlkael is kind and
gentle to the wife. In the last act they
haveapassionate duet of the Italian school .
which will most likely be regarded as the
gem of the opera, which ends tragically,
for the unhappy wife, grieving over the
loss of her child and the conduct of her
husband, suffocates herself with charcoal,
Y. ... .... I fP.J..,a., kntaktn. ntlli II hP
chamber door only, to fall over her lifeless
form.