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lociSi 1-5® f° ot °* 1606111 ant * descent, and 70 _n e a ot way. jjjaica to rittsturgh, 85 miles, would cost I'O 223, 78 locks, and 610 feel descent- Gen. *7 believed that tbe canal would augment pjee of lands, products, etc., in six years after i» op° uin Si nearly to tho amount of evt 000.000, This report of Gen. Bernard had such an ap -jUio* effect upon subscriptions that the pro jeetere of tba scheme resorted to the trick of throwing imputation upon their conscientious author. They intimated that two responsible i nce rsbad offered to contract to build the as far up as Cumberland for $2,500,000. Two well-known Northern canal-engineers, James Geddes and Nathan S. Heberts, estimated ft would cost about $1,500,000 to reach Cumber land with the canal, and thence to Pittsburgh shout $3,000,000. TB£ ACTUAL COST cf the canil from the old month of tho Tiber, at the foot of Seventeenth street in Washington, to the city of Cumberland, was $11,071,170, or less th«n SOO,OOO per mile. Tho entire distance be tween the points named is 185 7-10 miles. The Erie Canal, which is 304 miles long, origi nally cost above $10,000,000, but it was soon Widened at farther cost. It was opened Oct. 20, 1525- The Chesapeake i Ohio Canal was open ed from tide-water to tho coal-fields, OcL 10, 1550. DFSCR-PTION. qtie Gbestpeake &. Ohio Canal, as it appeared in IS7I, wbea finished, followed the Maryland tide of the river throughout its whole length, except ttPawpaw Bend, twenty-seven miles bc loir Cumberland, whore it passes through the jpnntu” l by an arched brick tunnel 3,113 feet lone, which saves six miles of detour. Xhcro were seventy-four lift locks on tho esoi) and two tide locks, one at Rock Creek basin» and tho other on tho Tiber. The total nse of the canal between mean tide and the basin at Cumberland was 609 7-10 feet, The was 6 feet deep throughout. Be tween Georgetown and Harper’s Ferry, —sixty jjyjca —u was CO feet wide at tbo surface, and 42 feet wide at tho bottom. For forty-seven miles above Harper’s Ferry, it ia 50 feet wide at tho enrface, and 32 feet wide at tho bottom. Above due point to Cumberland, tho width is 54 feet, lad 30 feet at the bottom. The average lift of the loc&s is above 8 feet; they aro 100 feet long lad 15 feet wide in the clear, and can pass boats .timing 120 tons. lie Alexandria Branch Canal, which is seven miles Ion?, leaves the main conduit above one mile west of Bock Creek, and crosses tho Poto mac by an aqueduct 1,600 feet long. Tho aque duct is built on stone piers, resting on tcd-rock from 20 to 30 feet below tho surface of the river. This aqueduct was authorized in 1532. By enlarging its subscription tbo State of Maryland has been in control of this canal since 1937, and, the railroad interest being paramount, the inhabitants of tho District of Columbia com plain that they do not have tho full benefit of liic season of navigation. In 1372, the canal debt was about $3,500,000; the net revenue $200,000; the average movement rf freight per ynnnni. $550,000 IODB. Since tho year 1330 there baa be u NO SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL of tbs scheme to carry tho Potomac Canal across the mountains cither to tho Vonghiogheny, or the Cheat River, although the agitation of the TVeet for increased transportation for their grain m 1373 led to a convention at tho City of Cum berland. It was proposed at one time to raise a summit dam in the llooppcle Narrows S5 feet high, to back theAlleghany Glade water up, and then, with a tunnel in the mountain, complete the passage..lt was always .doubted, however, whether there was enough water in. the Glades, jrhen subject to evaporation, with a surface of from 6,000* to 10,000 acres, to answer the pur pose-; this lake would, besides, destroy some of the best meadow land in the world. To raise a boat, by a series of locks, 2,400 feet, and again lower it 1.700 feet,'baa always seemed an ex travagant project. The most complete examination of topoghatiix ever made in the mountain parts of Maryland was in association with the old Potomac Com pany about 1822. The best informed man In all this region was William Hove. James Shrivcr, who afterwards 'wrote a book on the country, made many individual surveys and examina tions. The surveyors commenced their examina tions on Deep Creek, the summit-tribu tary of the Youghiogheny and Ohio, about one mile above the Narrows, where, by a breach forty or fifty yards wide, the .stream passes the Hooppole Mountain. It was noticed at the time of the survey that the northern wild fowl frequently took advantage ;of the transitory mountain-lake, produced by the widening of Deep Creek above the moun tain gorge. At and above the Narrows, Deep Creek was found to be from 2 to 4 feet deep, and from 15 to 28 feet broad, and below the falls, at the Narrows, it passed a volume of water 25 by 3 feet One mile above the principal foils tbe stream was from 20 to 25 feet wide. At the falls tbe creek, which bad hitherto pursued a tame udeumous course of fifteen miles, was precipi tated over a continued senes of irregular fails 200 feet in half a mile to its junction with the ■ronghiogheny. Below the month of Deep Creek •the lough, descends 142 feet.in two and a quar ter miles, and is afterwards smooth and free from ft-ksforfivo miles, failing only 47 feet. Thence forward j with craggy and precipitous sides of 100 feet, the river falls more than 500 feet in little above 7 miles ; from the mouth of Bear Creek toCassclman’s, or Turkey-Foot Biver, 16 miles md a half. The Yougbioghenv is generally from M to SO yards wide, navigable for shallow boats, Mid the fall is only 87 feet. Below the Turkey- Fowt Hirer the' Youghiogheny, is confined to a narrow channel for 5 miles and thenceforward for 5 miles more is smooth Mid unobstructed to the Ohiopilo Falls, when the vatcra descend 16 feet in a distance of 9 chains, and we then precipitated 16 more, by a porpeu lar pitch over a bed of solid rock. After pass ing the Ohioplle Falla the Youghiogheny. by an obstructed and nanow passage, tumbles for 10 trileaandabalf to the mouth of Indian Creek, md there widens from 30 yards to about 100 fMda. Prom that point to Connelsville, over 7 it falls 83 feet. TOTALS. .’’6 are particular to restate these figures, in *iew cf any future movement to carry the Ohio | Chesapeake Canal across the mountains. *TOIO the dividing mountain ridge where Deep commences to the Youghiogheny is 402 feet descent, thence to Smythfield. over the darvlaod line, is 739 feet. From Smythfield to Lonnelsville is 507 feet descent. From Con celsTille to ihe Monongahela is 87 feet. Thus fountain waters of Deep Creek fall 1,675 feet In 116 miles. ■Wd to this the lockage on the east side of the jeocotaina. by Savage .Hirer, a tributary of the t oojinac, and we shall comprehend an under- JMipg good enongh for local town meetings to »?Ui>e upon, but which, as long ago as 1824. wn, Bernard estimated to cost $23,000,000, and . cost for its easiest link at the rate of ♦*3,000,000, but which would cost at present *?tes probably $70,000,000. and be closed from horember to May. Bailey’s Relatione. student in the State University at lowa th 'r? namo °f Bailey, wrote to Bailey, of hf *k°kury Jfctcs, to ask if the man of amor was any of his kin T He received this ro- r Danbury, Conn., Dec, 8,1873. tt *° 7 0Ur UOt ® * c °™P°^ *° eome one has got np a corner on'my of the name of Bailey, and that at gsejit I am not in possession of one, to my pledge* *fearful thing to stand alone in the without a dingle, or married, relative car ® lß^ance ? tm c I am so successful in con jjjJJog my sorrow that no one suspects iu ex- my ancestors came over in the May ,“epends in a large measure upon what t pwaago money. If anything at all, to bcllevo that they 41 wont I am a relation of yours* you jWkindlw bnt firmly, denv it. It is going loan;} 00 a winter to taka on relations. 4V «iui sympathy, i. W. Bailm. RELIGIOUS NEWS. Opening of the Fourth Presby- tenon Church. Description of the Building—History of Pastor and Congregation. The Views of the Religious Press. Discussions of Hie Labor-Question— Prayers for Editors. Services in the Churches To-Day. OPENING OP TUB FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Fourth Presbyterian Church, recently completed, at the corner of Rush and Superior streets, is built in the early English style of ar chitecture, and is of Athena stone, rock-faced, with chiseled edges, with dressings of tho same material. The plan is a Latin cross, tho transepts extending but little beyond the walls of tho church. The northern end is terminated by five aides of an octagon, containing the or gan. On the southeast corner of the building is tho tower, which is to bo surmounted by a stone spire, rising 150 feet from the ground to tho point, and in which is the principal entrance to the auditorium. There are, besides tbo princi pal tower entrance, two porch entrances to the auditorium. The whole width of tho nave is CO feet, and tho depth 120 feet. Tho distance across the transepts io 81 feet by 43 in width. On entering tho vestibule through tho tower, there are two entrances to tho audience-room. This occupies tbo entire main story of the build ing. It has a seating capacity of 1,200. The scats are arranged io semi-circular order facing towards tbo north. Tbo pulpit is situated on tho north side of the edifice. It is r&isod four stops above the floor of tho navo, and back of it is placed the organ, separatedfrom the pulpit by a beautifully constructed and tastefully carved panel-work cf a semi-circular shape. At tho sooth end of tho nave, is a gallery. The materi al of which tho pulpit, the seats, and tho gal lery aro made is black-walnut. In tho finish of the interior, solidity, beauty, and durability have havo been happily combined. The roof is open dear to the ridge-pole, exposing to view all tho timbers. The trefoil windows in the tran sept have been made to accommodate themselves to tho form of tbo gables. There is no display of lavish ornamentation, bat tho sim ple majesty of the interior loads a charm which greater elaboration would fail to produce. In the basement of tho building, occupying tbo entire space of the transept, is tho Sundav school room, with two separate entrances from the cast side, and connected with two spacious class-rooms by large sash sliding-doors. The pastor's study ia also on this floor, and ia entered from tbo hall to tho Sunday-school room. Im mediaicly adjoining tho west class-room is a ladies’ parlor. A private entrance on the north side of the church leads to the kitchen. The entire cost of the church with all its appurten ances is about $30,000. It was built after the plans of O. Keif, architect. At the request of tbo Building Committee, Bauer & Loobuitz, architects oi this city, superintended the work, after the church was roofed. Although this is a model of a convenient church-edifice, it is a matter of some doubt whether it will accommodate all who desire to hear the pastor regularly. The Society deserve great praise for what they have done in this work;* but it must bo a matter of regret that the accommodations ate not on a larger scale. This portion of the city is rapidly filling un, and the lime will no doubt soon come when Prof. Swing will find his now church too limited in its capacity. HI3TOHT Of THE CHUBOH. The Fourth Presbyterian Church appears on the horizon as a double star, both of which were of the first magnitude, to wit: the North Presbyterian and the Westminster Church, the former being Old and the latter New School. These two churches were consolidated just before the fire, and the name assumed was the “Fourth Church.” The Bev. D. C. Marquis, pastor of the North Church, having received a call to the Central Church, of Baltimore, at the time of the consolidation, Prof. Swing, who was at the same time pastor of the Westminster, received and accepted a call to the newly-united churches. The new Society under his administration con sisted of four hundred members, was rapidly growing, and was prosperous in all respects, when the great fire came and swept everything away, leaving with homes only two or three fam ilies, residing in the South Division. Under these sad circumstances, however, neither pastor nor people were willing to yield to despondency, but at once rallied. Services were announced in Standard Hall, and the house was soon over flowing. McYickcr’s Theatre was secured, and this has been filled almost every Sunday for the last fourteen months. The new church edifice on the corner of Bush and Superior streets, was planned and is cow complete. The congrega tion has become one of the largest in the coun try. One of the pleasant episodes in the history of the church is the cervices held in the theatre. They have been truly spiritual pleasures to the thousands who have attended. At the closing meeting last Sunday, hundreds could not ob tain admission, and' those who did, will never forget thd occasion. PROF. SWING is by birth & Cincinnatian, and is now about 41 rears of ago. His early life was spent among the song of birds and the music of waterfalls on a farm near that metropolis. He is a child of nature in her noblest moods, and no wonder the element of poesy predominates in both his life and sermons. At the age of 17 he left the fields and flowers for the university, wncre he is said to have studied fifteen hours a day. At 22, he united with the Old School Presbyterian Church, and at about the same time begau the study of law in private, but soon made up his mind that theology was preferable, and became a student in this department, under the Rev. Dr. N. L. Rice, known in Chicago circles as the “ Old De fender ”of Calvinism. When preparing for the ministry, he was elected as a Professor in Miami University. While performing the arduous duties of this professorship, about seven years years ago, be received a call to the pastorate of the Westminster Church of this city, which ho accepted and where he labored until the union of that church with the North, which now forms the Fourth Prcsbatorian Church. Unlike Robert Collyer, he never worked at the anvil, but he al ways studied at nights and Sundays until he was 17 years of age. As a preacher Prof. Swing is too well known to need any comment. His friends and admirers are numbered by thousands in this citv aud elsewhere. It can bo truly said of him, “’To know him is to love him." It is safe to say that Chicago likes him, and that ho likes Chicago, and that this mutual lore is not apt to diminish, but rather to increase. He is confessedly one of tbo greatest preachers, not only in this city, but in the United States* PBOMIEENT MEMDEES. Among tho prominent members of this church and congregation are J. McGregor Adams, Will iam A. Ewing, H. L. Lewis, B. C. Turner, WUI - Sprague, George Chandler, A. 11. Pence, T. S. Chard, A. Keith, Albert A. Hunger, J. Hall Dow. Edward Hemsted, Dr. B. N. Isham, Henry W. King, Charles A. Spring, Senator Waite, John McLandburgh, T. C. Maynard, the Hon, Leonard Swett, Dr. M. O. Heydock, E. Smeeth, J. >l. Durand, H. S. Brown, L B. Colt, Horace A. Hurlbut, C. H. Mullikcn, John A. Yale, D. S. Cook. C. SI. Howe, Ira Scott, Gen. Webster, O. H. Lee, B. Merrill. A. T. Hall, O. W. Potter. C. C. Webster, O. F. Fuller, B. V. Pago, and others. THE RELIGIOUS PRESS. The religious proes, without exception, extend to their readers the compliments of the season. Tho Week of Prayer ” is another theme gener ally commented upon, as is also the “ Commnne contains, this time, a sketch of J L Pickard, Superintendent of the Chicago Public Schools. Editorially, euch themes as Thoughts for the Hour, The Joliet Out rage " mid “ The Labor Turmoil are treated at length. From the latter we extract the follow ing • In onr crisis the lesson taught the people should not be that labor and capital arc enemies, but that capital ,n Sts country is labor. The riefi man of to-day was the laborer of yesterday, tna before the poor man of to-day there lies the hope ofa hotter future. But this bettor future will not come by the way of e rejhf eom mittee, hut by the old way of economy, and industry, “a U tobetoped that this winter will teach thousand! that life la note emnmer picnic, but a Mruggls, and *h*t na plenty In winter or tad.age la only the narteat- THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 4. 1«74. is? of a field cleared by a swinging ar and plowed by weary feet. 4&.n editorial note appears In tlio same paper on the Rev. O. B. Frothingham, as follows: This famous free religionist availed himself of the Christmas season, when all other clergymen were trying to enshrine Christ afresh in the world’s heart, to do bis utmost to rob society of its Christmas asso ciations. It is not in good taste, to put the matter mildly, for men whose pulpit* grew out of Christ to raise the inquiry upon Christmas, “ whether Christ was a myth?” or “ whether, if a reality, ha was of any value?” In the discussion of this latter question Frothingham reached with Vase tho conclusion that Christ Is of no value to our age : that Tie is behind it in all important particulars ; that the world has no use for Him. When we remember how easily this conclusion was reached by Mr. Frothingham, and bow free speech is now-a-daya. we hope that Mr. Froth lugham will not feci badly if we state that the world docs not need O. B. F. If the world docs not need Christ, its demand for Mr. Frothingham must be slight indeed. The Advance favors a “New Start” at the be ginning of tho now year, and suggest* “now heat Is” for the impenitent, “more consecra tion for tho Christian, a cew and better order of things in the family and Church.” It would not have the editors forgotten during the week of prayer. They are subject to peculiar tempta tions, sitting at tho focal point where politics, religion, and commerce meet. The editor ought, from his knowledge of human nature and tho status of affairs, to take the place of the ancient prophet. Ho is, therefore, a very proper sub ject for prayer. Under tho caxßion “Moiala of Literary Mon” this is said : 'Why is it that rationalistic opinions aro so frequent ly connected with lax ethical views and practices as to the relations of tho sexes? Mr. and Mrs. Lewes are Positivists, and Mr. Mill and his wife held very similar religious ideas. Utilitarianism in Philosophy may easily lead a man to believe In the expediency and consequent rightfulness of an act which tallies with his own wannest wishes ; and oil the opposing mitrimn of public opinion, or proscriptions of law, become, in that case, mere “ordinances of s'viety,” “not binding on a subject so entirely personal.” As though it were a purely “personal” matter, when Mrs. Taylor, the mother of three children, took one of them and openly deserted her husband—a man of education, virtue, and amiability, against whom not a word of reproach could bo uttered—for the solo reason that she loved another man (Mr. Mill) better, and wished to be near him! This was simply an out rage on tho whole institution of marriage, and a descent to (he low plane of those whose talk is of “atfiuities.” The last number of the Diocese, which repre sent the Episcopal Church in this city and State, contains a long editorial on the “ Reformed Episcopal Church.” The editor confesses that this ia a day of wonders, which crowd upon ns thick and fast; not that bo is surprised at the declared dissatisfaction of Bishop Cummins with the Protestant Episcopal Church, but he ia sur prised that the late movement should have been sprung upon tho religions world so suddenly. The Advocate discusses tho “ Commune Ques tion ”In its Chicago aspects. It puts the inter rogation direct, “Arc wo to have a Commune ?” Then follows tho narration of facts connected with the extraordinary demands of workmen in Now York, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Chicago, after which comes this commentary: Wo do not charge the mass of those who want work with this destructive theory, but a few of the leaders aro directly responsible for putting this revolutionary doctrine into the minds of the unthinking people. If aay are angering, they can be relieved at a day’s no tice. If in want of bread, they may havo it without receiving more “charily,” for the world gave us a fund, and the Relief Society holds It in trust for that purpose; but when men demand work of the Stale or city, it is In violation of our theory of government. These foreigneis left behind them in Europe all such policies, and their present clamor proves that they aro led by designing demagogues. One element in tho recent ]>anic is the feeling of insecurity engendered by past strikes among workmen by reason of a legitimate reduction of all wages in harmony with the general reduction of all prices. The Standard preaches a short eormon from a text found in tho llret chapter of ©no of tho workingmen’s platforms. Wo give the first head. Text: We are ag-iinst all laws which infringe the natural rights of man: such as temperance, Sunday and other prohibiting laws, since they are unworthy of a free people. Very well. There are in this city 3,000 licensed places where these principles are carried out. Estimating the business to average $3,000 a year each, we have $15,- 000,000, $10,000,000 at least of which are expended by these anti-temperance workingmen for intoxicating liquors. The money which ought to be saved up to meet just such circumstances of depression in business as have now arisen, has cone over the counters of the saloons, and now it is demanded that sober indus try shall meet the deficiency thus produced; in short, that the community shall be taxed to support the sa loons, by supporting those whose money has been wonted for their worse than useless commodities. We do not know, however, but it may be set down as a sort of ** poetic justice,” that a community which will license each a traffic should be taxed to meet its inevitable results. But the very demand of *• bread or work” made of a municipal or otner government in this country shows how fur we have advanced on the dongerous path of the Internationalists. To comply wim it would bo to violate ait the traditions and prin ciples of our political system, and to enter upon a course of policy which could have only a disastrous ending. The current number of the Tl es/ern Catholic contains editorials ou the “Pope’s Encyclical,” “ Woman’s Bights,” and “ John Mitchel’s Lec ture.” A large portion of the paper is given up to the Christmas services in the Catholic chinches. personal. The Bev. Dr. Hatfield has been visiting the city. Dr, O.’H. Tiffany has just celebrated his silver wedding, at which President Grant was present. The Bev. Dr. Boy has been down at St. Louis, looking after the missionary interests of Mis souri. Profs. Swing and Hyde have done the lectur ing out of the city this week, the former at Dixon and the lacier at Oak Park. The Bev. F. H. Hums, of Kansas, has been arranging with the house of Jansen, McClurg Co. to publish hia book on “ The Trinity.” The Bov. Moses Smith has accepted a call to the Congregational Church at Jackson, Micb. Mr. Smith has been one of our city pastors for several years. Bisbop Cheney, at tbe urgent request of the Y. M. C. A., has consented to lecture before that body in the Union-Park Congregational Church, some time this month. The Bev. Dr. Byder resumes his Sabbath evening services in St. Paul’s Church to-day. Heretofore they have held service only in the morning. The pastor officiates this evening. The Bov. M. J. Savage is making quite a suc cess of bis Sunday evening lectures. The sub ject this evening is “Ideals;” this morning, “ Happy Now Year.” The evening lecture is for young people. The Bev. Dr. Wheeler, of the lowa Wesleyan University, was in the city this week, looking after an art exposition in connection with the Commencement exorcises of the University in j uoe. Ho reports that institution all right. A. B. Keith baa teen requested to reply to Judge Booth’s paper, recently read before the Philosophical Society. Ho bias consented, and will make the reply next Sunday evening in the New Jerusalem Church, on West Washington street, opposite Union Park. KOTES. Ninety members were added to the Grant Place M. E. Church last year. The cantata of “Now Year’s Eve” was success fully given this week at the Mariners’ Temple. The rental of the pews of the Plymouth Con gregational Church last week amounted to about $12,000. There is considerable religious interest just now at Hyde Park aud at Grand Crossing in South Chicago. The Fifth Presbvtorian Church received fifteen additional members at tho last communion, twelve of whom were heads of families. The Sunday-schools have been enjoying another gala week. Interesting festivals, socia bles, etc., were held at many of tho churches. We have received the New Church Independent and Monthly Renew for December; Weller & Metcalf, publishers, 822 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. We are indebted to Messrs. Mitchell & Hathe way, No. 45 South Clark street, for Whitaker’s Protestant Episcopal Almanac and Directory for 1574; and to the Catholic Publication Society, Now York, for the Illustrated Catholic Family Almanac for 1874. The salarv of too Rev. Christian Wisner, pas tor of tho First German Presbyterian Church, baa been increased about $5oO by pledges from prominent Chicago churches. Mr. Wiener is spoken of as one of the able and energetic min isters of that denomination. Resolutions highly complimentary to the Rev. Dr. Patterson were passed this week oy the Chicago Presbytery. His dissolution of the pas toral with the Second Presbyterian Church was granted at the same meeting. Dr. Patterson will soon take the Chair of Apologet ics in the Seminary. The annual report of the First Congregational Church, just made, shows that congregation to be in a very prosperous condition. The Alliance states the admissions during the year were 118, a-ainst 108 for 1370. 108 for 1871, and 105 m 1872. The gain of the year is 62. after allowing for deaths and disciplines, as compared with a gam of 17 in 1872, of 54 in 1371, and of 72 in 1370 The present membership is 881; - 317 males, and 537 females, and 20 persons are to unite next Sabbath. - The adult .baptisms have bean 22, and the infant baptisms 21. The is- port of tho Sabbath-school under Prof. P. P. Bliss was extraordinary, considering the difficulties encountered in finding house and room for so large a school, after the burning of the church. The total membership of the school is 1,354; tho number of classes, 64; number of teachers, 66; average attendance of teachers, 55; average attendance of the school, 500; the attendance now is about 640. Five hundred and seventy-six persons havo Joined tho school the past vear. Tho school has raised by its collec tions* $650.44, and has from all sources realized $1,008.44, of which it has now on hand $376.10, $230 of which is library fund. ELSEWHERE. The news of the great revival in Edinburgh, Scotland, grows more and more interesting. Mr. Moody is surrounded by ministers, many of whom are venerable with age, praying for God’s bleating oa tho Word spoken and sung, and for the Spirit’s power. A private loiter from Mr. Sankey says: “Tho truth ia, wo never were so busy. Knowing that you aro all right at home, we fool liko pulling as many out of tho fire here as we can. Dear . . This is tho most wonderful work of God I ever saw. . . AU we can do is to look straight up to God, and work witn all our might. It'makes the tears come into my eves as X sit hero writing to you so far away. . . To-day, not less than 2,500 people were at a noon-day prayer-meeting in Edin burgh. We were surrounded by twenty or thirty grav-headed ministers of the Gospel, all saying, *We never saw such aworkin Scotland.’ They are issuing a proclamation to all Scotland to pray that this work may continue until Scot land be shaken to its centre. It is God’s own work. Wo will just follow on. Pray lor us, dear brother. More sou!s than one can point to Christ every day and night. Oh! when God calls us home to Dear America, I hope He will give us just such meetings there.” SERVICES TO DAY. FBEBS nXP.IAK, Prof. Swing will preach in his now church, corner of Rush and Superior streets, at 10:45 this morning. —The Rev. U. D. Gulick will preach in the morning at the American Reformed and Jefferson Park Ch'irch; tbo Rev. Dr. Swazey in the evening. —The Sacrament of the Lord's Sapper will bo dis pensed at the morning service of tho Third Presbyte rian Church. In the evening the pastor, the Kev. A. K. Kiitxedgo, will preach oa tho problem, “ L» Jehu* Christ a Myth or a Man 7” There will bo evening services as usual at tbo Campbell Park ChapeL Tho anniversary exercises of the Sundiy-Bchool take place at 3 p, m, —The Rev. W, W. McKaig will preach morning and evening at the Ninth Church. —Tho Rev. James MacLschlan will proach and evening at the First Scotch Presbyterian Church. —The Rev. J. 11. Walker will preach morning and evening at the Reunion Church. Services will be held at this church every evening during tho week. —Tho James Harrison will preach morning and evening at the Tenth Church. EPISCOPALIAN. The Rev. Henry G. Perry will preach morning and evening at All Saints' Church, Thu Rev. Francis Mansfield will preach aa usual at the Church of the Atonement. —The Rev. J. F. Walker will preach aa usual at Cal vary Church. Subject for the morning sermon, “Christ an example in entering the Church, and liv ing in it.” —The Rev. Arthur Brooks will preach as usual at St. James* Church. —Tho Rev. Dr. Stocking will preach morning and evening at the Church of the Epiphany. Subject of the evening sermon, “ Ritualism aud Ritualists.” —The Rev. H. C. Kinney will preach as usual at the Church of the Holy Communion. —At tho Cathedral there will be full service, with an them, morning and evening. —Tbo Rev. E. Sullivan will preach at Trinity Church, in tho morning on “ Tne Law of Divine Manifesta tions,” and in the evening on “ The Joy of Tempta tion.” At 3p.m. bo preaches in tho lecturo-room of tho Methodist Church Block. —The Rev. Dr. Locke will preach morning and even ing at Grace Church. The morning sermon will be on tho “ New Year.” RCFOBSTED EPISCOPALIAN. Bishop Cheney will administer, at Christ Church, tho rite of Confirmation to a large numlwr of persons, the ceremony to be followed by a brief addrees, tho communion, aud a sermon. At tho evening service the sermon will be on the “ New Year,” The Rev. Robert Collyer preaches as usual at Unity Church. —Tne Rev. C. W. Wendte will preach at the Fourth Church in the morning, and lecture in the evening on “Starr King.’’ —Tne Rev. M. J. Savage will preach at tho Third Unitarian Church, in tho morning on “ A Happy New Year,” and lecture in the evening to the young people ou “Ideals.” The Kev. Laird Collier will preach in his church morning aud evening. Morning subject; “Do wo further need the Caurcht” Evening subject; “Ad dress to young men on new habits for the New Year.” BAPTIST. The Rav. G. W. Northrop, D. D., will preach at the Ashland Avenue Church hi tho evening. —Tua Rev. John Gordon will preacn as usual in the ■Western Avenue Cnurch. —The Rav. N. F. Ravlin will preach morning and evening at the Temple Church. The evening subject will bo a reply to the Rev. Laird Collier’s interrogation, “ Was Josua a Myth or a Man ?” The week of prayer will be observed at this church. —Prof. Nathan Sheppard will preach at the Michigan Avenue Cnurch morning and evening. The weekly prayer meeting will be held on Friday evening. TUe Rev, E. J. Goodspoed will preach in the morn ing and the Rev. T. W. Goodspeed in the evening at the Second Cnurch. Meetings morning and even ing during the week of prayer. —Tho Rev. W. W. Every, D. D., will preach in the morning at the First Church, uud in the evening a Gospel meeting will bo conducted by B. F. Jacobs. —The Kev. W. W. Everts, Jr., will preach in the morning, and the Rev. Dr. Everts in tne evening, at the Indiana Avenue Chapel. —The Rev. L. T. Bash will preach as usual at the Twenty-fifth Street Church. METHODIST EPISCOPAL. At Grace Church Dr, Felton will preach In the morn ing, and Dr. Chamberlain, of the New England Church, in the evening. —Tae llev. J. 0. Peck will preach morning and evening at Centenary Church. ' . —There will be Sacramental services at the First Church in the morning, and Dr. Thomas will preach in the evening on “ Tue Problem of Evil.” —The Eev. S. iloCheauey will preach morning and evening at Trinity Church. CONOBEGATIONAL. The Rer. James T. Hyde will preach morning and evening at Oakland Church. At the New England Church there will be Sacra mental services in the morning, and preaching in the evening by the Eev, £. C, xeiion, of Grace M. K. Church. ■ ’'. „ —At Plymouth Church there will be Sacramental services in the morning, and preaching in the evening by the Rev. W, A. Bartiett. —At Union Park Church there will be Sacramental services in the morning, and preaching in the evening by the Eev. C. D. Helmer. —At the Leavitt S:reet Church there will bo Sacra mental services in the morning, and preaching in the evening by the Eev. Albert Binthneil. cnmaTUM. The Rev. W. J. Howe will be installed pastor of the First Church. The sermon preached by the Rev, Isaac Errett, assisted by the Rov. O. G. Mullins, of the Central Church, and the Rev. B, O. Stover, of Colora do. In the evening the Eev. Mr. Errett wifi preach. —The Rev. Bertie G. Stover, the boy preacher, will preach in the Central Church in the evening. There will be no service in the morning, as the congregation unites with the First Church. —The Rev. W, A. Shaw will preach morning and evening at No. 127 Madison street. Subject, *• Preach ing Const.” U&IVEBSALIST. The Rev. W. A, Start, of Massachusetts, will preach in the evening at Hurray Chapel. There will be no morning service. —The Rev. Dr, J. E. Forrester will preach at the Church of the Redeemer, in the morning on “ What the Old Year Says to tho New,” and in the evening on u Woman In Politics.” —The Rev. Dr. Ryder will preach at Bt, Paul’s Church in the morning and evening. MISCELLANEOUS. Tbo First Society of Spiritualists will hold morning and evening services in Grow s Opera-House. Chil dren’s Lyceum ct 12:30 p. m, —Hattie Carpenter will lecture in Union Hall to the Primary' Council of the Universal Association of Spirit ualists on “ Immolation of Woman,” a poem. Con ference in the evening at 7:30. The Ihcv. £l. Reck will preach morning and even ing at the English Lutheran Church. —air. Buchanan will conduct a meeting in the Bail way Beading-Boom, at the Michigan Southern Depot, at 1:30 p. ra. —There will be a Friends* meeting this morning on Twenty-sixth street, between Indiana and-Prairie avenue*. In the evening Jane E. Weedea will lecture on 44 Peace.” There will be a Friends* meeting this morning in the Methodist Church Block. A temperance expcrisaco meeting will be held this evening in the chapel ot tho Washingtonian Home. —The Cbrisladelphians will meet this morning in the upper hall of Dyhrcnfurth's Business College, —The Rev. C. Day Kobla will preach in the morning in Murray Chapel before the Second Swedenborgian Society on 44 Perpetual Change.” —Xhomae Wilson, editor of the Restitution, will lecture this evening in the hall corner of Lake and Seymour streets, on ,4 The Kingdom of God, Its Local ity, etc.” . . , —The Rev. P. Himmers will preach morning and evening in the Immanuel Methodist Church. CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK. EPISCOPAL. Jan. 4—Second Sunday after Christmas, Jan. 6— Epiphany. BOMAX CATHOLIC. Jan. 4—Octave of Holy Innocents. Jan. s—Vigil of the Epiphany. Jan. 6—Epiphany of Our Lord. TRANSFORMED. In youth’s fond day of hope I suffered le«. And Sorrow walked be*ode me day and night,—* A haunting presence, with a tyrant's glance. And boding shadow, aick’nlng all the light. I felt my heart grow numb in toils of Death ; Except despair, no resting place seemed nigh. 44 God-help ! ” I cried, and, in a flash of faith, Sprang up and braved the Presence eye to eye I It seemed to vanish: whan I looked again. Whilst in my will a new, pure purpose burned. Arrayed in pearly light benotd 1 my Sorrow still! Bnt from* Demon to an Angal turned. CHICAGO, B. S. CiMTSSLU REVIEW OF AMUSEMENTS. THE DRAMA. While complaints reach ns from almost every city in the country of the lock of interest showed by the public in the drama, or any form, variety, or imitation of it, the assurance that Chicago theatres are doing a bettor business than almost any in the country is an agreeable one. The holiday weeks, which have netted so much to local managers, have not boon as pro ductive elsewhere in proportion. The .fact is not to ho overlooked that there were unusual attractions here in Mr. Sotbcrn and his plays at the Academy of Music, and “ The Genova Cross*’ at Hooloy's Theatre, while popular favor ites under unfavorable circumstances have been playing at McVicker’s and the Globe. BALVINI. The present week has an unusually rich treat in store for all lovers and patrons of the drama. A great actor, whose fame preceded him years ago (even before the advent of Itistori, and while Ilachel was electrifying crowded houses in Now York), and his forty assistants, will give live performances at McYlcker’a. It is needless for us to state that not only Salvioi’s acting, but that of his whole troupe, will bo of such a char acter as is seldom witnessed on any stage. When an artist has reached the pinnacle of fame ho has no need of empty praise. His great genius will make itself known and felt Ummgh all class es the moment he is seen. Wo shall therefore omit enumerating the numerous encomiums and praises which his acting has called forth both in Europe and in this country, and merely say that wherever Salvim has appeared both press and public have had their expectations pver topi>ed. Ho will play Samson Monday night; Sullivan (Part’d Garrick ), Tuesday; OOiello, Wednesday; Conrad (in ‘‘Morte Civile”), by Paolo Giacommetii, Friday; and Hamlet at the Satur day matinee. The play of ** Samson,” which i * to be given Monday night, is based on the bibli cal account, with each modifications as the au thor of the play, Ippolito D’Aste, saw fit to make, in order to add moral strength and dignity to the leading character. We subjoin its plot: The Jews languish tinder one of their periodical subjections to foreign domination, as a penalty for tUeir sins. This time tbo Philistines are tbcir op pressors and task-masters. The tragedy opens with a sacrifice by J lanoah and other pious Hebrews. The leading Jews bewail the distresses of tho people, and express tnelr disappointment in Samson, who was to have been their regenerator and deliverer. J fanoah justifies bis son, and narrates the miraculous circum stances of his birth. &<imson himself appears, re bukes his detractors, and tells how, when on his way to marry a Philistine woman, he was assailed by a lion, wnich, unarmed, ho fought and killed. He farther narrates how, at nis .wedding festival, be * riddle with a heavy wager, and bow his wife wheedled him out of the answer, and told it to his friends and companions, who thus cheated him. He now de clares bis intention to go to Ascalon, and there take his wager by force from other I* lulls lines. The spectator learns subsequently that he has done this, and iaat, In so doing, he has killed several Philistines, and thus excited punlic indignation. Delilah is ones ted, hav ing been found in his company; but she is released by Lamech, a Philistine Prince, who directs the crowd against Samson's bouse. Presently Samson reappears and reviles his enemies, and announces that he has paid his wager. When the Philistines, not daring to attack him, seize his father, Samson rescues the old man, and retires with threats of vengeance and retri bution. Tho incidents following take place in Delilah's boose; here Lantech persuades the woman to make use of her infiuence with Samson, and to find out tho secret of his great strength. She admits her duty to her country, but pleads her love for Samson, and re f,ise<. Meanwhile news is brought of his terrible slaugh'cr of Philistines with the jaw-bone of an ass. Lamtxh again urges her; she repeats her refusal; but, on Lamech solemnly assuring her that no harm is intended against Samson's life, she reluctantly con sents to act with her countrymen, and to deliver Samson into captivity, Helen, a slave woman, whoso son bad been one of the victims at Ascvloa, and who acts from motives cf vengeance, is introduced into Miluh's house as a spy. Sainton appears : he drinks wine, aud, in his drunkenness, tells Delilah that his strength lies in his hair. Delilah would with hold the secret; but Jlelea betrays it to the exulting Philistines. When Samson awakes ho finds that he has been shorn; he is set on by the Philistines and taken to prison. De lilah abandons herself to passionate grief, rejects the Immage of her people, and reviles Lamech for bis per fidy, while ifanoah relates the latest deeds of the Philistines, who have put out Samson's eyes. Tho last act is carried on la front of the Temple of Dagon. Ordered to exhibit himself at the games, Samson sub mits. He prays for Divine help, and becomes con scious of the miraculous restoration of his strength. He is visited by his father and Delilah, vbo persuade him to escape. He refuses. Delilah retires. The father leads him to the outer pillars of the temple, the Philistines being within. He then brings down tbo whole structure, burying himself in the ruins, while the cries and shrieks arising from on all sides show the havoc ho has wrought. TH I ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Hr, Sothern has been with us two weeks, and has so far done a capital business. Tbo public will learn with the almost regret that the present week la the last of his engagement. Ho has af forded more gratification and amusement in the brief fortnight of bis stay hero than any actor who has appeared in Chicago within manv years. Commencing his engagement with his most popu lar characterization, Lord Dundreary, be played it for tbo last time New Year’s night. Friday night and the two remaining performances of last week wore devoted to *‘Sam.” To-mor row night ho will appear in bis most finished and admirable impersonation of David Garrick , in Eobertson’s adapted drama of that name. This is one of the best-constructed of modern pieces, and, though written by Mr. Robertson for the great comedian, the interest is not centred entirely in the leading part. Mr. Scthorn’d love of the drama elevates him above the petty ambition of desiring all the applause, and a finished, even performance is as much de sired by him as by the audience- The four lead ing parts will be taken by stars, Mr. Sothern playing David Garrick; Mr. Bowers, Mr. Ingot; Miss Walton, Ada Ingot; and Lvtton Sothern, &iuire Chivy . The latter is a strong and severe character-part, bat we have no donut that Mr. Sothern will bo equal to the demand. The comedy will be preceded by a pop ular farce, “ A Happy Pair,” by Lytton Sothern and Miss Walton. ** Dundreary Married and Settled ” is in rehearsal. This being the last week of Mr. Sothem’s engagement, tbo Academy will probably bo crowded at every performance, hence persons wishing for good seats must apply early at the box-oflico. John Dillon follows Sir. Sothern for one week at tbo Academy. hoolet’s theatbe. After a fairly successful run of two weeks (about half the run it deserved), ** The Geneva Cross” is withdrawn from tho boards at Hoo loy’s Theatre to give place to an old play and an old Chicago favorite. 31iss Augusta Dargon will play at the first four performances of the week, including the Wednesday matinee, her specialty, Camille, and will be supported by the stock com pany. The cast includes Misses Cowell, How ard, and Mathias and Messrs. Sullivan, Arnold, Salabury. and Giddcus. Tho remainder of tho week “ She Stoops to Conquer” will be played. “ Guy Mannering ” is in preparation. si’viceeb’s theatbe. Mr, Shiel Barry’s engagement at McYicker’a Theatre has not been as prosperous as it should have been, owing to the worthless character of tho plays in which he appeared. Sir. Barry’s reputation as a character-actor has not suffered, however, for he has made tho beat be could out of the miserable parte bo had. Following the advice of friends, ho has tossed the wretched plays into the waste-paper basket, and has ob tained from Mr. Boucicault the two plays in which he achieved such a pronounced success last season. “ Arrah-Na-Pogue ” and ‘’The Colleen Dawn.” With these be will travel in the coun try, delighting all pood judges of character-act ing with bis nnequaled impersonation of Michael Feeny. THE GLOBS THEATRE. Miss Dargon’s week at the Globe having coma to au end, Mias Alice Harrison, a pretty protean actress, appears in *• The Boy-Detective,” a piece dramatized from one or the impossible Fireside Companion stories. The play ia one admirably suited to the ability of tbo Globo Company, which, in view of the fact that Miss Harrison plays six pans, will have very little to do. STTERS* OPERA-HOUSE. 44 Simple Simon ” ia pantomime proved such ao extraordinary attraction at Myers’ Opera- House that it has been reconstructed. New tricks have been introduced, new scenery pre pared, and new costumes provided. Mr. Kemble is ahead of time, too, with an excruciating bur lesque of Salvmi’s * 4 Samson,” Mr. Kemble him self appearing in the leading part, with Arling ton as Delilah . Ben Cotton as JuanoaA.Frededcka as Utica, Billy Rice as Lamech, and Kayno as yicol There is so much scope for merry bur lesque in this wild story that an evening of genuine amusement may be certainly looked for. DRAMATIC XOXE3. John E. Owens is rapidly recovering, and will shortly play in Chicago. 3lisß Ada Gray ia showing Baltimore tho evils of 4 *The New Magdalen,” “The Haunted Hoose,” at the Grand Opera- House, is superbly mounted. The opening week at the Germanift Theatre, New York, was very successful. The Mobility of Salvini’s features is said to be very Creditable, —Boston Dost. The dramatic critic of a San Franclscon paper thus describes Salvini; “ The Samlet of the great IWah tragedian is a magnificent hoodlum on his muscle, with a bis niad on, smashing things generally.” Bnocicaolt’a ,l Man of Honor” requires prun ing, it is said. We should think so. Forepangh’s Circus has been burned to a crisp. The loss is estimated at SIOO,OOO. The New York Tribune says that Belot’s now piece Is only a *• forty-seventh rate article.” Hr. Frederic Robinson recently played Shy lock with success at Davenport’s Theatre, Phila delphia. Willie Edonin and Alice Atherton, of Ibe Lydia Thompson company, were married at St. Louis recently. The World says the present season has been more unprofitable in dramatic matters than any since the War. Traveling in tlio country daring the present season is about as unfortunate a thing os a man ager can undertake. Seventy-eight theatres have been burned in the United States in seventy-five years. Chicago contributed her share. The saying, “It’s too thin,” is not a vulgarism. Sheridan Knowles puts it in the mouth of Alasco in the play of •• Rose of Aragon.” The London papers praise Miss Linda Dietz, an American comedienne, who is playing with John S. Clarke at the Haymarkot. Mr. Henry Irving’s success in Richelieu at the Lyceum Theatre, London, is so great that seats are secured one month in advance. And now Leotard, the gymnast, has come to grief. It was in Salt Lake City, and the ground was covered with ice. He still lives. 3liss Fanny Davenport’s ** Cincinnati friends” presented her with a valuable cameo and dia-’ mond ring, the figure being Queen Elizabeth m full dress. M, Collodion makes a fine living by working three minutes and six seconds a day. How does nke the Labor-Reformers as a satisfactory a vet ago ? Kline Holt, the burlesque actress, wife of Harry ‘Wall, died at Pittsburgh Sunday. She was bom in London in 1817, and ram a to this country in 1803. Charles Fechter’a exit in “ The Lady of Ly ons,” a few nights ago. at the Lyceum Theatre, was unexpectedly sudden. Cause: scan. mag. and an ollicer. The London Hornet chastises actors for want of sense in tanning their faces and whitening their bands; it says the black worn at the cor ners of most ladies’ eyes is a real disfigurement. While Lydia Thompson was capering in a Memphis theatre the other night, a follow in the audience thouted, “ Bully for you, old tow top! Good Lordy, look at her kick! ” and they put him out. A new Dickens drama, founded on “Dombey A Sou,” by Holliday, is tu be produced at tbo London Globe. The incidents of tbe play aro supposed to occur after the death of little Paul. Mr. J. C. Cowper bos been engaged especially to play Dombeg. There are in France 337 theatres; in Italy, 343; in Germany, 191; in Russia, 44: in Bel gium, 34; in Spain, 163; in Austria, 152; in En gland, 159; in Holland, 23; in Switzerland, 20; in Portugal, 1C; in Sweden, 10; in Denmark, 10; in Norway, 8; in Greece, 4; in Turkey, 4; in Roumania, 3; in Egypt, 5, and in Servia, 1. Mr. H. J. Byron will, it La said, undertake tho management of the Criterion' Theatre, London, write at least one of the pieces and play iu it. Mr. E. P. Kingston will leave the Opera Com iquo to become the acting manager of the Crite rion, and Mr. Collier ia spoken of as tiro musical conductor. Tho theatre will be opened in Feb ruary next. “ Monsieur Alphonse,” Dumas’ drama, now playing at the Paris Gymnase, is having a groat run, thanks to the excellent acting, tho rich costumes, and tho gorgeous scenery. It ia a very sentimental piece, and those wuo like to shed tears over the imaginary woes of imaginary human beings aro very well content with an evening at this theatre. The New York Herald, in a dignified editorial, explains its position to managers on the criticism question. The managers of tho Union Square Theatre threatened to witnlraw their advertis ing patronage unless tho criticisms were favor able, and tho Herald throw out such advertise ments as were ordered. Tbero has been a great deal written on the subject. Acts of violence on tbo part of professional ladies are guarantees of professional merit. As witness tho following: ‘*An actress at Troy, while going through her part, was insulted by a loafer iu tbo front seat, when she quickly stepped to tho front of the stage and kicked out one of tho young man’s front teeth. The act was greeted with loud applause. Sbo has only to do that every night to draw crowded houses.'* Poor Sardou! his system of advertising In volves some hard rubs from tbe country editor. For instance : **M. Victorien Sardou writes that before producing ‘L'Oncle Sam* be submitted the manuscript to Gratiot Washburne, son of the American Minister, who said that it con tained nothing which could wound the suscepti bilities of his countrymen. Young Washburne loft school bat recently. His father refused tp read tbe piece, or to have anything to say about it one way or the other, and after that it looks very small in M. Sardou to pump something otif of bis young son for the purpose of using it in print,” Tho Graphic appears to understand theatrical matters. It says : “It ia generally underwood that the gentlemen connected with tho ‘intel lectual department* of the Herald are accus tomed to draw lots to ascertain who sliall write tbo theatrical criticisms. Occasionally this leads to brilliant results, as in tho criticism of Salvini which appeared ia this morning’s Herald* Tho writer, who has evidently prepared himaelf by a thorough study of “Humpty Dumpty,” re marks of tho great Italian that *iu mobility of features ho ia rivaled only by Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Fox,* and *in the complete embodi ment of ideal—the power that stamps upon a character the mark of individuality and creation —ho stands beside Mr. Lester Wallack. So far as this goes it ia all very well, but tiio writer ought to have drawn a parallel betrweeu Salviui and Lotta, and also pointed out how olosely tbo Italian's Othello resembles Harry Beckett’s Minerva. MUSIC. Tho next prominent musical ev&ut of tho season will be tho advent of tho Strakoach Opera Troupe, which is already advertised to make its debut at McYicker’s Theatre Monday evening, the 12th inst. The artists in the troupo aro as follows: Madame Christine Nilsson, Milo. Ostava Torrianl, Mile. Maresi, Alisa Annie Louise Cary, Signor Itulo Camnanini, M. Victor Cspoul, Siguor Del Puente, Signor Marra, Signor Scolara, Signor Nannotti. The conductor of tho orchestra is Muzio, whose face was familiar hero in the early days of opera. Ho has tho assistance of Mr. Behrens, also well known here. Mr. Stra’c itch sends us word that there will bo no disappointment this time, and as Mr, Btrakosch is an impresario who always keeps hi* faith with the public, we may look forward to a very delightful season. The salo of seats will com mence Thursday at Bauer's musio store, under the Palmer House, and as the price of reserved scats baa been lixed at £3, winch is certainly a reasonable rate, considering remarkable re sources of this troupe, there will undoubtedly be a rush for seats. The universal testimony of the New York and Philadelphia press is to tho purport that this is one of the best troupes, both in artists, chorus, and orchestra, which has over been in this country. The opening opera will be ** Lucia,” with Nilsson in the title role. Tho rest of tho repertoire it is as yet too early to give. TUB APOLLO CLUB. The next regular concert of the Apollo Club •will be given at McCormick’s Music Hall. Jan. 13, upon which occasion several innovations will bo made to render the concert more social and in formal than they have been heretofore. Notice will be made of tnese hereafter, as well as of the programme to be performed on that occasion. The*ladies and gentlemen engaged in the re hearsals of the “Paradise and Pcii” are notified that the rehearsals will be resumed on Monday evening, Jan. 5, and a full attendance is requested. sir. eohxer’s concert. On Wcdneadav evening, the 7th of January, Hr. Frank Kohner will give his fitst annual con cert at the Hall of the Germania Maennerchor (over Grcenebamn’a Bank, No. 73 Fifth avenue}, on which occasion he will give the following ex cellent and choice programme; PAST I. i Piano deet—Overture io •* itfgnon A, Thomas Hist E. Plamondon and Mr, Rohner, « w»te» chorus—'“ Champagne Song ” Schroedei Tv-da talect voices, 3. Contralto song .......... ./..Select X'sm L, Farrell, i. Piano Solo—Marrh from " Taanhansar .Fr. Liszt j lit* Sellie Green, S Uallad— M 801 l on. Deep Ocean " O. Geary }fr. Tho.nae GoAirillie. s French born solo Onmbert J Jr, J . UalUuAue. pxnr n. v firandYalH Arl»—‘ 4 llSospiro’V..e«#.ef,»B»lsiM u jfri, Wvu McGuire, 2. Piano Solo—“ Capciccio Brillmta"...Mcndels3oha Miss E, Plamondon. 3. Tenor Aria—“ The 'Wanderer r . Mr. K, Sehultze. i. Duo for French Horn and Saxophone— Barcarolle F. Eneckes Messrs. Dollhouse and Jtohner. 5. Trio from 44 Eruani ..Verd Mr*. JfcGmre and Messrs. ZchuLtze and (Jvouisxuie 6. Halo cliornu... ...Selectee Tieelve select voices. TITE HTJBICAL COLLEGE SOIREE. The programme for tho next soiree at th» Musical College. which will be given in the Col* lego parlors, Friday evening, Jan. 9, will be as follows: 1. Trio for piano, violin and cello % Baas solo. 3. Vocal duet. 4. Rondo cupriccioso 5. Alto solo. 6. Trio for piano, violin, and ’ce110.... 7. Soprano solo. 8. Sonata 9. Soprano solo. 19. Vocal trio. GEHMAN MUSIC. The arrangements for the great German con cert for the benetit of the German Relief So ciety are well under way. 3lrs. Clara Hack, Miss Kenkol, Fritz Foltz. Mr. Eischoff. Mr. Wolfsoho. and Mr. Balatka have been secured as soloists, and the various societies will take part in the choruses. The concert takes place during the first week in February. The Lioderkranz is busily at work upon “31a saniello,” which they will give some time in February. Mr. BiscboflT will have the pan of J/izsarueV/o, Mr. Schultzo the Prince, and Mr. Koch Pxelro. A chorus of forty-five ladies and about the same number of gentlemen will also take part. TUBNEB HALL. The Tomer Hall programme fortius afternoon is as follows: past l 1, Medley March 2. Overture to “ Nozze di Figaro". 3, Third finale to M Sicilian Vespers”, past n. 4. Overture to 44 Blend’ 5. Nocturne from “ Midsummer Night’s Dream” Mendelssohn 6. Panacea "Waltz Strauss 7. F&ntaaie and Variations Conrad! paet m. 8. 14 Iramortcllen "—Orchestral fantasia...VUcrfnrth 9. Galop Bih*e 10. Pilgrims’ Quadrille MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS. The January number of the Song Messenger, juat out, commences its twelfth volume. It ia now under the 'editorial management of Mr. Fred. W. Hoot, and it ia due to that gentleman to say that he ia making a handsome and credit* able paper. It has never been better than now, and is filled full of entertaining matter, both original and selected. Under the title “L’Envera du Theatre.” M. Jules Moynet, a distinguished sccmc painter, has published a book giving a curious account of the interiors of theatres. An account is also given of tho expense of placing certain well-known operas upon tho stage. Meyerbeer’s *• Robert le Diablo” cost 45,545 francs; 4 ‘ Nathalie,”2o,o7G francs; ** La Juive,” 45.000 francs. OPERATIC NOTES. Tbe Italian opera season opened at Havana with La Sonnambula.” on Dec mber 13. Di Muraka had a very warm reception. The audi cuce of tho Tacou manifested great pleasure at her singing, while the tenor (Yeratn) was hissed in the most vigorous manner. The performance was interrupted by the uproar raised by the gal leries at each entree of this tenor. He was called upon to get out, bis voice mimicked, and one voice yelled. “Go and sing in the Congress o! the United States.” Lucca appeared on the sec*, oud night, and was given a most enthusiastic re* ception. She was much applauded, and was called before the curtain some seven or eight times. The audience seemed wild with enthusi asm. Yizzam, Jamet and Musi were also very •well received. Great satisfaction is felt at the excellence of tbo company, which is belter than any which has visited Havana for many years. Tho American Register (Paris) gives tho fol lowing details of M. Strakosch’s subsidy: The vrojet de loi introduced by M. Fortoa, MiuW**r of Public instruction, in the Assembly, leaves no fur. ther doubt u to the character of the arrangement* made w/th M. Strar o icb in regard to the Grand Opera. The Director of the T aliens iu to liave out of tbe credit accorded to the Mir ia .cr by the Mil tha handsome sura of 210,000 francs, ccin’rising 100.030 franca rent and 140,006 francs in'" enmity. Tha latter amount ta stated to be intend d t * cover the loss that will be oc casioned to M. Stnko.ch by the alternate performan ces at his theatre ana tbe wear and tear of his oostuciv* and accessories during the period of the sub-Uxte, which extends from the Ist of the nresent month to the 15th of September, 1874, tho date at which tho firs: term of M. Strakosch’s own lease expires. OBITUARY. A celebrated Italian violinist, Achilla Mary oroii, has just committed suicide ftt Milan. He was only 3G years of ago. Vincenzo Ballista, tho writer of several operas, has Just died at Naples, at the age of 55. OTUSICAIi VOTES. Signor Pinsuti has composed an opera, the 14 Merchant of Yeuice.”—Fancy a singing Sty lock ! Franz Abt is writing an opera, “ Tba Sharp shooters,” for his next visit to America. Johann Strauss is about to take hie orchestra to Paris to execute his own composition. The opera of “Aida” is to bo represented next season at tbe Royal Theatre of Berlin,. Iu the German language. Theodore Thomas and his magnificent orches tra will appear at the grand triennial festival of the Boston Handel and Hadyn Society io May. Marqbetti, the author of “ Buy Bias.” has juai completed a new opera. *• Gustavo Wasa,” which will be produced at Milan, Mrs. Caroline Richinga-Bernard has organized an*old folks’ concert partv, who made their first appearance at Steinway itall, New York, on Mon day evening last Taznberlik, on returning from Havana, received by cable an offer of au engagement iu Paris, but ho has decided to remain in this country for awhile and give concerts. M. Gounod’s sacred work. u The Annuncia tion.” the text compiled from tho Scriptures by Mrs. Weldon, has been dedicated by the com poser to tbe Queen, by special permission. A New Orleans Justice has decided that where two families occupy a house, one family canT sing 44 Captain Jinks " over thirty times in suc cession without being liable to a fine. A telegram from Moscow state’s that Mile. Albaaimado her debut there in the “Sonuam bula” with extraordinary success, having beau called before the curtain not leas than forty times. An International Mozart Fond is in progress of collection. The Austrian Government Las instructed its diplomatic agents to employ thei; influence in farthering the undertaking, and bo- Bpealting coatributioua. The second part of Goethe’s "Faust” has been arranged for the stage by Herr Willman, and the musical accompaniment has been con tributed by Mr. Pierson, an Englishman resident in Leipsic. Mendelssohn’s family are said to have offered all the composer’s 3ISB. to the Royal Library pi Berlin, on condition that the Government wiu found two scholarships of 100 thalers each, fox the encouragement of young musicians. At the Renaissance Theatre, in Paris, a c«/mi( opera in three acts, entitled "La Eelle Par fnmeuse,” words by MM. Creraieux and Blum, and music by M. Offenbach, has been produced, Niels Gado, the Danish composer, so highly thought of by Mendelssohn, has been paying an artistic visit to Holland, and has met with tri umphant receptions. Handel’s “ Messiah t! is shortly to be given at Paris, with French words, it is said for the nr*t time. Bach’s “Passion” according to bt. Matthew is also to be given, Mexican audiences appear to be very critical. During a recent operatic performance m tbo City of Mexico, the audience became disgusted at the wav the music was rendered, and put an end to it by pelting the performers with chairs, cushions, and other portable appurtenances- Signor Arditi, who usually makes St. Peters bnrgh bis professional residence during tje fashionable season of the northern capital, is said to be engaged in writing the music to oe performed at the marriage of tbo Duke of Edin burgh. At Theodore Thomas’ last symphony concert in New York, on the 20th nit., the following pro gramme was given; PACT J. „ , Overture, “ Bride of Messina ” Scb 'S , i“ CoDCtrrto for two violins Heart. /;. A mold and A. K. JacoOKhn, trlth UreUtri. Symphony h’o.s f <4 yABT , Theme end variatloni, Scherzo, and Fu “ ,f ; h from the Septet, Op. OYgftßf | j| **r.inlval IlonxAia MortalUr of Sew York Cltj. from Ou Xar York Timor, Doe. 3L From tho summary of the vital statistics of the year, it wiU be found that the total m^ber of deaths in tho city daring 13/3 is sh b jll> o-'-- 23 000 This ia 3,000 loss than toe mortality of last year, tho decrease being chiefly due to the lesa fata! character of the diarrheal disease* of the heated term. Still, the rate of mortality as unnecessarily high. Assuming that tne average population of Sew Tort for the year ta 1.000.000, and that is certainly tho maximum, the death rate Is equal to 23 per 1,000 per annum. 7 .A. 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