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been as great as was expected. The rate fixed upon is $100 for the round trip. There is every probability that this rate will be lower by the time we are ready to start. If they are not lower by June 8th it might be advisable to buy tickets to Chicago only and purchase the return ticket when you get ready to come home. If the outside cost is deposited with us we will purchase your return ticket and refund the difference if there be any.

cago-although the estimate given does not cover the cost of all side shows that have secured the privilege of exhibition within the Fair Grounds.

Remember there are no extras to pay for Everything has been provided, and cost is included in the price given above, except the trip to Pike's Peak, from Colorado Springs, on the Cog Railroad. Special rates will be made for the party for this trip of $3.25 each, and the trip may be taken or not, as desired. and from Ogden to Salt Lake and return

The following is an estimate of an en- The trip from Denver to Colorado Springs, tire trip based upon a $70 rate:

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to Ogden, is included in price given. The foregoing gives a general idea of our excursion. We will gladly answer any and all questions on points that may not be clear to you.

We would ask you to remember:That by June 8th or 15th rates will probably be lower than at present and that the exposition will be in a much better condition as regards completeness.

That you do not have to stay at our hotel-the "Mecca"-unless you desire; and that you may stay there as long or as short a time as you wish.

That we charge but $50 for ten days' room and board at the hotel, transfer of baggage, securing of sleepers, tickets and

the trip from Denver to Colorado Springs and from Ogden to Salt Lake and return to Ogden.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.

That an experienced excursion manager and lady chaparone will accompany each excursion.

That these will be the best, cheapest and most popular excursions to leave the

coast.

WHERE WILL YOU SLEEP?

The following is taken from an Eastern educational magazine.

Questions relating to sleeping accomodations in Chicago while visiting the great "Fair" must be of interest to many of our readers, for it is not every one who will be so fortunate as to have friends or relatives there who will offer entertainment at their homes. There have undoubtedly been great preparations made to take care of the large number of people who will visit the World's Fair, and it is probable that in nothing else has there been so much scheming and swindling going on as in this particular. There are all sorts of "dodges." For instance some invite you to "subscribe for stock in hotel companies and share in the profits arising therefrom by

filling out a blank and pinning a dollar bill to it." Some invite you to "purchase a share in an association for ten dollars, and pay a membership fee of two dollars." Others beg you to "allow them to pay all your expenses, from the time you leave your home until you return to it." Others require "a substantial 'deposit' to be made, as a guarantee of good "faith." Many expatiate at length upon the merits of their buildings, but ingeniously avoid stating that such buildings are from ten to twenty miles. removed from the grand entrance to the Fair. An immense structure of the "elegant" kind is known to be located upon the very edge of a cemetery, which is also "kept dark!" Some have represented that they would erect four or five story brick buildings when they have, in fact, built two-story, ramshakle, frame fire-traps, in which their victims will be huddled together like peas in a pod! Those who have advanced money for "shares of stock," "membership fees," or "deposits" will find that many "companies" to whom they advanced such monies were depending upon those advances for the money with which to construct their houses, and that, in many cases, sufficient funds were not realized for the purpose. In these cases, the in

nocent "investor" will be confronted with unfinished apartments and he will thus find his money "tied up" in unavailable "accomodations." In other cases, the "shark" will have "skipped" without even having "broken ground for a house!"

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HOTEL MECCA.

Mecca is the chief town of the Hijaz, in Arabia, and the great holy city of Islam. It is located about forty-five miles (or two camel marches) east from Jedda, on the Red Sea. The population is variously estimated at from 50,000 to 75,

ooo in the seasons of pilgrimage, which follow so closely upon each other that one is scarcely ended ere another begins. To this day the inhabitants of Mecca live by the "hajj," or letting rooms and providing for the comfort of pilgrims.

Thus the elegant hostelry which is to provide for the comfort of "Pilgrims to the World's Fair," is most appropriately named, and by those who stop there will be fully and pleasantly remembered, as would the ancient prototype to the earnest devotee.

The Hotel Mecca is located upon the block running from State street to Dearborn street, taking in a full block on Thirty fourth street.

Architecturally this beautiful hotel differs from any other in the United States. It is but four stories high, covering a considerable portion of Mother Earth and rendering the danger from fire, which is a matter to be considered in overcrowded sky-scrapers, almost unworthy of thought.

As one enters one of the main entrances on the State street side, he is within the "gates of Mecca." Long vistas of beautiful architectural effect, heightened by beautiful decoration, make one pause and admire: The interior courts running the full length of the mammoth building, two in number, are inclosed, surrounded with corridors, and with roof affording light to every part by day and brilliantly illuminated by electric lights, both arc and incandescent, at night. These rotundas are well adapted for the purposes for which they will be employed.

The one on the State street side, where

we pause first, is the office, writing rooms, general lounging quarters for gentlemen, and a magnificent promenade. The office is elegantly fitted up with every convenience and luxury known to

the hotel world. The inclosed portion is of marble, with ample room for registering guests, while the facilities afforded the clerks, cashiers and office employees are in keeping with the magnitude of the house.

The same sized court extends north and south on the Dearborn street side of

the hotel, and this one is beautifully embellished with growing plants and tropi cal flowers. A magnificent Moquette rug extends from end to end of the waxen floor and to the very edges of the mosaic tiling which surrounds the area. This rug can be readily removed and one of the finest dancing halls in America is disclosed with its polished surface, where in the delights of the dance the fatigues of the day can be quickly forgotten.

A beautiful park, flower garden and handsome fountain belonging to and be ing a part of the Mecca, is an attraction that is afforded by no other hotel in the city.

Now what of rooms? They are so built as to be furnished to guests either en suite or singly, every room having good light and pure air, and a bath with hot and cold water at all times. The finish throughout is of quarter-sawed oak, tiling and marble. The bell service is of the very best, with return call and automatic fire alarm. Each room in this vast house, numbering over seven hundred, is provided amply with incandescent lights and gas.

The furnishing of the whole hotel is of the very best. None of the rooms have been slighted, and no cheap articles have been introduced to fill up. Everything is modern and of the best quality and everything in the house is new, never having been in use prior to its introduction to the public in the Mecca's delightful apartments.

Steam heat is furnished in every room in the house whenever required.

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It was intended at the outset to run the hotel strictly upon the European plan, but the numerous requests of coming guests have caused the owners to prepare one of the most complete dining rooms and culinary departments of any hotel in the city and fully in keeping with the character of the house. cuisine is of the very best, and the chef is a man well known in hotel circles as a man of ability in that line and gives sufficient guarantee of the perfection of the edibles and their preparation to tempt the palates of the thousands of visitors which this hotel will entertain during the coming season.

The Mecca has beyond question the finest office accommodations for telegraph, long-distance telephone, messenger service and Union rate ticket office in the West.

Notwithstanding the unusual attractions offered at this hotel the prices have been determined upon, and are so moderate that they will not create a distressing vacuum in any guest's purse.

AN ANALYSIS OF SHAKESPEARE'S KING HENRY VIII.

BY JOHN G. JURY.

The following, written while attending the Normal School, is offered with the hope that it may not be altogether useless in the study of this drama and that it will be suggestive to teachers of what might be done with each of the plays of Shakespeare.

I. Historical tragedy based on the chronicles of Hall and Holinshed, and Fox's Book of Martyrs.

II. Place-London. Time-1527 to 1533 inclusive.

III. ANALYSIS OF THE PLAY.

ACT I. WOLSEY'S SUPREMACY.

a. Katherine before the King in be half of an oppressed people.

b. Relief to be given them: Wolsey's duplicity.

c. The Surveyor's unfaithfulness condemns Buckingham, pleases Wolsey, and grieves Katherine. Scene 111., a. A diversion,-French customs in England, the topic.

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b. The demure and patient Wolsey battles with her impulsiveness.

c. A reconciliation in part.

a. The division between Wolsey and the King.

b. The falling Cardinal taunted by his enemies.

c. Wolsey's complete humiliation.His last words.

THE CLIMAX.

ACT IV. ANNE'S VICTORY, KATHERINE's de

Scene 1.

Scene 11.

ACT V.

Scene 1.

Scene 111.

Scene 10.

FEAT.

a. The royal procession.

b. Popularity of Anne and Cran

mer.

a. Katherine extends charity to the
fallen Wolsey, and pardon to the
King.

b. The vison of Katherine.
c. "Unqueened yet a queen."

CRANMER, THE NEW WOLSEY.

a. Instigation for the overthrow of Cranmer.

b. The King promises support to Cranmer.

c. A Cardinal before the councilchamber door.

d. The malicious Dr. Butts.

e. The council sentences Cranmer
to imprisonment.

f. Cromwell's budding tyranny.
g. The King "turns the tables."
a. The rabble and their talk.
a. Cranmer christens Elizabeth.
b. His prophecy.

IV. Truth taught in the play: Sorrow is no respecter of persons.

V. Style.

1. The play lacks the unity generally found in Shakespeare's works.

2. Arrangement defective: The climax comes in the middle of the play.

3. The latter part of the play is dull

and insipid compared with the brilliant climax that precedes it.

Acts IV and V seemed to have been added for the purpose of honoring Elizabeth, who was the reigning sovereign of England at or about the time the play was written.

HELPS FOR THE STUDY OF THE LADY OF THE LAKE.

BY EMILY C. CLARK.

Few pieces of literature studied in school charm the children so completely as Scott's "Lady of the Lake." Aside

from its beauties of expression and the interest of its plot and action, the picture of the days of chivalry introduces the student to a new and delightful world. However idealized the representation may be, it should not be termed false, and makes a deeper impression by means of its romantic dress. Some collateral study of fairy lore in the Highlands, of the clan relation, and of Scotch ballads and songs make the poem itself better understood. Conversely a study of The Lady of the Lake should enlarge the idea of the pupil by giving him some notion of the chivalric ideal of manhood, social organisms in feudal times, and the pastimes, manners and the character of the Scotch Highlander with his ferocity, his superstition and his devotion to chieftain and clan.

Some knowledge of the life and times of James V, the one clearly historical character of the poem, is very necessary Scott's Tales of a Grandfather is good for reference here, particularly the brief ac count given in Ginn's edition.

It is interesting to compare customs alluded to in the poems with the fuller descriptions of the novels. The chase in The Lady of the Lake may be illus trated by the stag hunt of The Bride of Lammermoor, Chapter VIII. Parts of Rob Roy describe the scenes which amazed and delighted Fitz-James. The Fair Maid of Perth shows a clansman's loyalty to his chief, and presents an interesting companion picture to Roderick and his clan. The novel contains allu sions to the circling of the fiery cross and other customs among the Highlanders.

In Demonology and Witchcraft, Scott explains the source of many a reference to ancient superstition found in his poe

The preservations of uncultivated portions of land known as the Gudeman's Craft and the practices at the Beltam fes

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