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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 4, 1899)
8 THE COURIER. - 1028M0a9 0St. rmT Iiuooln, Nebr. i I SALE FOR THE COMING WEEK f fGood Qffclitiesi,Ooocl Styles &.rxL Fioes.. H . . That Makes Eve:ry Purchase a . ,t night. About two hundred imrry mas quers took part in the grand march lod by Mr'. "Clary, dressed bb Undo Sam, and Mrs. Rogers as Columbia. Miss Ida Friend has gone to Chicago, where she will act as bridesmaid at her brother's wedding, on next Wednesday. Mrs. Chas. Mayer and Mibb Cora Schlesinjer have gone to Hatnpdon, la. Dentist Hill, over Miller & Paine. Mr; and Mrs. J. E, Miller have gono to California where they will visit for about a month. RUY BLAS TO BE PLAYED. The unqualified success of Othello as put on by home talent at the Oliver last season lias encouraged Miss Ella M.Crawford and Mr. Edward Maggi of the College of oratory this year to put on Victor Hugo's greatest roman tic drama, Ruy Bias. The Othello presented last year is a sufficient guarantee of what can be expected of Ruy Bias. It is safe to say 'that tbp work of Prof. Maggi in the title roles of his pieces receives much higher praise than that given to most so-called professionals visiting is city, nis .Boston press notices are such as to give him an established place in the dramatic world His work with the youngSalvini has fitted him. artistically as nature has fitted him physically for jtiie heavy roles he undertakes and performs. Last year the city was surprised beyond measure at the rendition of Othello and the talent that supported the entire play. Some of the people who took part in Othello will be retained in the new cast The compainer, or twin to "Ruy Bias," will be done by Frederic Burt, who appeared last year as Montano. The story of the play allords many intensely dramatic scenes and also a goodly number of comical ones to re lievcthe dramatic trend of tho whole. A Spanish nobleman seeking revenge on the queen and the lovu u Hairs be tween the Queen and Ruy Bias, fur nish the most of the play. The cast, so far as the important characters go, is as follows: 'Ruy Bias Mr. Edward Maggi Don Salluste Do Bazan Mr Frank M. Rector Don Caesar Ce Bazan Mr. Fredcriu Burt Count of Alba.. Mr. Perle Richardson Don Pedro. Mr. Yoho ...,rcka2 s c vti -1:053 c;r3Cs.vyjr'ri5-(i-,' rr ?& f w w w Don Manuel. . .Mr. Ilaymutul Hancock Don Campo Mr. Edwin Robertson Ruy Bias Mr. Edward Mugs! Marianne of Neubcrg (betrothed and wedded by proxy to Charles II of Spain) Miss Ella M. Crawford Donna Casilda (Lady of Honor) Miss Mina Richardson Duchess of Albuquerque (grand du. ena to the Princess M iss Mable Ceawford Costumed by Mr. Lioben of Omaha. To be given In the Oliver, Feb. 27, 18899. IN CALIFORNIA. The following letter from Mrs. John Oorgan will be read with much interest by her many Nebraska friends. Ed. At ton p. m. wo reached Oakland, having crossed on The Berkeley, which is tho largest forry boat in the world, carrykg twonty-ono coaches and two engines, besides the occupants. On reaching San Francisco we took tho route of tho average tourist, going at once to the famous Palace hotel, one of the largest houses in tho world, and built throughout on a sumptuous plan. This hotel is finely adapted for recep tions; on the occasion of General Shat ters presence in tho city, the six white pillared galleries overlooking tho court wero crowded with enthusiastic guests, awaiting tho appearance of tho general. Ho was first welcomed by martial music, then accompanied by a body of officers to tho main drawing rooms. His man ner wbb simploand exceedingly graciouH. I should not have expected that broad iinile and warm hand pressure to bo the aamo which htivo greeted so many thous ands. Tho general said, very cordially, bb my old Lincoln friend ncd I wore presented, "I am always glad to greot tho girls or California," and 1 was sorry I had not tho timo to "stand up for Ne braska too!" A few Btops from our hotel is tho in teresting corner whore tho hnndsomo structures of the three groat rival San Francisco pnpers loom up. Tho Call building, fouiteon stories high, is impoB ing, und by its nirrow height gives an unwelcome air or modesty to tho once lofty, red Chrontclo building opposite. I admired most tho Examiner's building owned by Hearst, or the Now York Journal. Thoro is symmotry through out, and much beauty, especially in tho Ruuaisauce pillars and Italian marbles of tho crowning story. On ono of our first tripB wo wont by wwwwwww the Sutru electric railwuy to the famous ClitT House, built by the millionaire philanthrop-st, Adolph Sutro, in compe- tition with the old Southern Pacific line represented by his arch-enemy, Hunt- ington. The beautiful gardens eur- rounding the Sutro chateau high up on the cliffa, ho opened to the public. At another point on tho rocks ho built, and rebuilt after its burning, the four-storied Cliff house, open to all. From the verandahs ono has a flao view of the "Seal Rocks," so called because her countless sea lions come in from their neighboring islands, brouse and bask all day, very near the shore. From tho Cliff verandahs, over-hang , ,. ....g ing the ocean, their tawny, moving bodies are distinctly seen, while their weird barking cries mingle with the breakers' roar. From hero we vieited tho great Sutro baths, tho largest in the world, and valued in tho small millions. The glass covered buildings are built against the natural rock bank, where are tiers of comfortable seats for spectators. The architecture of tho walls and the differ- ent tanks, the charmingcafes, the dress ing rooms, and everywhere the banks of greens and palms, made the vast interior a fascinating one, and I was glad to have a good camera at hand. A morning at the mint was very eri- gruBBiug; eacujioor seemou more tun of new wonders than the nrovimw nnn. The display of antique coins under cbbob wbb of course fascinating. Our trip to Chinatown was one of tho most interesting excursions we have en- joyed. Tea in tho quaint little tea house, 6orved by queued Chinamen and freshly mado by them in their unique, covered china cups, 6oemed moro dolicious than our own aftornoon boverngo at home. Upon ontering their thoatro wo woro ushered through the dressing room and upon tho stage, having tho boon of sit ting there throughout tho play. The men lake ull the parts, mado up, and in costly costumes, and directly behind tho actors is the orchestra, who60 maddet ing.monotonouB Bounds almost drown out the clamor of tho plnjers. In the gal lery was a crowd of Chinoeo women, paintod and Btnoking opium cigarettes, while tho men were bolow wearing their hats and smoking their greut pipes. Wo are fortunate in finding charming weather. The sunshine and balmy breezo render it difficult for a Linconite to realize that it is February. Tho ilowor vendera stand on tho corners, and it Ib impopsiblo to pass tho tempting clusters of wondorful California violetB, so largo and so fragrant. I could not but notice the heulth and maturity ot the young people, who seem to be grow mg up on the same magnificent scale as the California vegetation, We visited the famous Chinese shoos and came away convinced that the Chi- nese are the most artistic little people in the world. How we wished wn mnlri bring away with us some of the rare- curios, vases and embroideries adorning i the walls. I was especially charmed with the beautiful bits of cloissonee aqd t satsuma ware. , .. : i W I muBt mention the Golden Gate. park. It is the most beautiful one I have erer seen, and the most charming - T HH v. WHW U4WW SU(t UJIU1 feature of it is its independent natural ness. I saw there orchirde nearer to. pure whiteness than any yet found. The green house, with its collection of rare exotics, is a wonderful attraction to easterners. The broad drives are thronged with every kind of turnout from the escutcheoned barouche with, liveried servants to the common cart of the plainest farmer, We enjoyed a few hours at the'Prae,. sideo exceedingly. This fort is located right on the bench and is reached by a romantic car route. The grounds are carefully laid out, the buildings very fair, while the men were a handsome, neauny touKing set. Jeanette Dorqan. The latest thing out, that) new fink a fnr tho -Pi-iT-rio at GreOgOry'S, Cheap and clean, 1044 O street. Phone 343. Died on Thursday at 10 o'clock ia the morning, Howard, the ten-year-old son or Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Brown, of menin- . gitis. Howard wus a little lad of raro beauty of face and form. His character was gentle and lovable and his mind was very promising. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have the lavish eympatby of many friends in this bereavement of which . only the father and mother know the bitterness and desolation. Mr. W. H. Lacey, of tho late well known firm of Lacey & Son, died in Galva, III., last Friday. He was the -junior member of the firm. Mr Lacey died of phedmonia. "Although he lived in Lincoln only a short time he made many frionds who hear of hia death with sincere regret. V V y Y