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Columbia Theatre. About furs. By C. C. Shayne. Imperial Russian Sables head the list of fashionable furs. Those from the Yakutsk district of Eastern Siberia latitude 60 degrees north, and Aleck Wilderness on Lena River, between the Artic Circle and Arctic Sea, and the district over the mountains west of Okhotsk Sea, are the best. Southern Russia Obi River Sables cost $30, $40, %65 to $100; those from Northern Russia and Siberia $125, $175, $250, $300 and $350 each. Recently received, a few extra dark, perfectly matched, $1,000 per pair. Russian sables, like all undressed furs, are imported duty free. They are dressed here the best in the world, and manufactured into articles for wear in my own workrooms. The quality, style and finish are superior and the prices lower than those now quoted in Europe. To make an average-size muff three skins are required, and two for a fashionable neck-scarf. Russian Sable Muffs, $90, $125, $150, $250, $300, $400, $500, $600, $750 and $1,000. Scarfs, mantles, etc. Recently finished, $450 to $950, capes and mantles from $1,200, $1,500, $1,800, $2,500, $4,000 to $9,500. Neck pieces made from two skins, with cluster of tails, $90, $125, $150, $200, $250, $300, $400, $500 and $700. All the new shapes becoming to the figure, in stock. Articles to order from selected skins without extra charge. Hudson Bay Sables rank next to Russian. They are an American product Skins good colors, $10 and $15; darker, $20, $30 and $40; very dark, $50 and $60. Note – I do not sell blended sables; the process of darkening injures the fur. Ladies who have purchased them in Europe and elsewhere during the past two years complain of a mottled, shabby appearance after being worn a short time. Sealskins. Alaska seals caught on Pribylov Islands, in Behring Sea, are the best; the pelt is strong, the fur dense, handsome and durable. It costs no more now to dress and dye, make, line and finish a garment than it did before the advance, which was on the raw material only, and for the next season's use. I have all the seals I require for this season's business, purchased at the old prices; and will continue to sell Alaska sealskin coats, fashionable length, at $250, $300 and $350. Note – I could sell coats of Victoria, Northwest and Lobos Island seal at $125, $150, $175, but they do not give satisfaction; they wear off at the edges and look shabby after a short period of use. If they gave satisfaction I would sell them, but they do not. Persian Lamb Skins, Leipsig-dyed; coats, $150 up; jackets trimmed with chinchilla, Hudson Bay sable, mink etc., $200 to $500. Hudson Bay Otter is the most durable of all dyed furs. Coats, $350, $400, $500. Note – Several to whom I sold otter coats twelve and fifteen years ago had them made over this season, and they did not require re-dyeing. Chinchilla, fox, ermine. Note – I do not sell dyed blue fox; it has not proven satisfactory. I do sell the natural blue Russian fox, silver and dyed brown fox. Fox skins at best are extravagant, but while they are fashion able ladies will have them. Men's fur-lined overcoats. All sizes, styles and prices. C. C. Shayne manufacturing fur merchant, 42d Street West, bet. Broadway and Sixth Avenue. B. – Who was it wrote "Actions speak louder than words?" H. – I don't know; but I'll bet the thought occurred to him while he was trying to sneak upstairs at three o'clock in the morning. Dr. Gross, the celebrated surgeon of Philadelphia, had been dangerously ill. Shortly after his recovery he met one of his lady patients, who remarked to him, "Oh, doctor, I rejoice to see that you are out again; had we lost you our good people would have died by the dozen." "Thank you, madam," replied the affable doctor; "but now, I fear, they will die by the Gross!" Passing Notes. – Bank of England. A port that is often sought in vain – support. Papa's valentine – Little Ethel, for the first time observing baby, born valentines day: "Well, papa, I s'pose you are just dying to know who sent it? Not made by a trust guaranteed absolutely. Pure cream tartar powder, and equal in strength and quality to any in the market. "Mama, if that is B T. Babbitt's Best Baking Powder put some in mine too." Use [?] licorice tablets for coughs and colds. Sold by druggists everywhere. Glycerine Tablets for all throat affections. Guide to happiness. 1. Sleep eight hours, 2. Sleep on the right side, 3. Have bedroom window open, 4. Place bed away from wall, 5. On awakening take Heide's Assorted Jujubes; they remove the unpleasant taste from the mouth, 6. Take a bath, lukewarm water, 7. Exercise before breakfast, 8. Eat little meat, always well cooked, 9, Eat cereals and starchy foods, 10, At noon take Heide's Mint Jujubes to aid digestion, 11. Avoid intoxicants, 12. Take daily exercise, 13. Drink plenty of water, 14. Limit your ambitions, 15. Restrain your natural character. Don't worry, 16. At night take Heide's Licorice Pastilles; they clear the respiratory organs and ensure a night's rest. Scene, New York restaurant Traveleer: "Give me a chop and a cup of coffee – quick! My train leaves in twenty minutes." Water: "Yes, sah. That will be seventy five cents, sah." Traveler: "Do you want payment in advance?
Waiter: "Yes, sah. Yo' may be gone befo' its cooked, sah." Columbia Theatre. Next Attraction. Two weeks, beginning Monday evening, Jan. 15. Matinees Wednesday (of the first week) and Saturday. Charles Frohman will present, for the first time in Brooklyn, Julia Marlowe in Clyde Fitch's Successful American Drama, Barbara Frietchie. Cast, Scenery and Incidentals precisely as given during the successful run at the Criterion Theatre, New York. The patrons of the Columbia will confer a favour on the management by reporting any inattention on the part of the employees. Entrance to Gentlemen's Smoking-Room from Orchestra lobby. The Sohmer Piano used here exclusively. Sohmer & Co's Salesroom only at 170 Fifth Ave., Cor. 22d St., N. Y. Opera-Glasses at Cloak-Room. The Ladies' Private Parlor, in charge of a maid, is located to the right of the inside lobby. Children under five years of age not admitted. All articles found in the theatre by any of the employees will be returned to the box office, where owner may directly inquiry. Patrons of the Theatre who find articles left in seats are particularly enjoined to leave same with some employee of the house. Articles checked at the Coat-Room free of charge. Carpets, Rugs, etc., used in this theatre furnished by Wm. Berri's Sons. The Bric-a-Brac used in this Theatre supplied by C. H. Morson. The furniture used in this Theatre furnished by J. Michaels, 184 Smith Street. Patrons living at a distance from this Theatre can obtain Choice Reserved Seats through the offices of The American District Telegraph Company. Telephone hints – Physicians who have patients to whom they may be called suddenly, and who have heretofore remained away from the Theatre for fear of being out of call in such cases, can now leave their seat numbers in the box office, and be called as quickly as in their office. Ushers will deliver messages to them promptly upon receipt of same over the wire. Wigs and Coiffures, L. Shaw, 54 West 14th Street, New York. Programme continued on next page. Sa-yo Mint Jujubes relieve coughs and throat irritations 5c boxes. Handsome photo folder in each box. This space is for sale. Try it. You will be benefited, and want more. Apply to Frank V. Strauss & Co., 108-114 Wooster St., New York, and get a pointer or two. Russian, Electric Turkish Baths, 34 Clinton St., B'klyn. Always open for gentlemen. Separate baths for ladies, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday is a suitable day to serve Burnham's Clam Bouillon. It will take the place of fish, and prove an acceptable change. People say, who've made the [?] that Phillips' Cocoa is the best and highest stands in favour. They tell how easily ‘twill digest; while all remark they are impressed with its rich chocolate flavour. It was in the manager's sanctum. Theatrical Manager: "and so you want a part of our new comedy. You seem a melancholy sort of a chap. What parts have you been taking?" Seedy applicant: "Well, I've been principal comic man in a company that's just gone to smash." Stopping the Whispering – Mother: "Oh, Georgie, who opened the canary's cage?" Georgie: "I did, you told me a little bird was whispering to you when I was naughty, so I knew it must be him, as there was no other little bird about. So I opened he cage, and the cat's eaten him. That's what he got for telling about me." A certain pastor was in the habit of pointing his sermons with either "Dearly beloved brethren," or "Now, my brothers." One day a lady member of his congregation took exception to this, and asked him why he always preached to the gentlemen and never to the ladies. "My dear lady," replied the beaming pastor, "one embraces the other." "But not in church!" was the lady's ready reply.