A variety of questions claim attention
this week. The following have been chosen
for replies:
"E.,: (Connecticut) asks: "If a person of
some prominence in a country neicnDor
hood, who has lived a long time in it, leaves
the place permanently, calling upon many
of the families before leaving, and does not
Bend a card to others with whom she has a
slight acquaintance, would it be common
sense for those neglected to recognize this lady
on the street If they should meet, or would It
show more self-respect not to recognize her? A
wise and shrewd old lawyer once said, 'It is not
best to show resentment at slights, because it
attaches too much importance to the neglect.' "
Your wise and shrewd old lawyer was right.
It would be far better to bow and to take no
notice of the omission, which possibly was ac
cidental. If it was intentional, take all the
triumph out of it by showing that it has not
(reached you. Let the lightning strike below
yon, always.
"Virgil" asks: "Suppose I am walking with
a lady, and she bows to a friend, whom I do not
know, should I raise my hatT"
Always. Always.
On my visiting card should I have "Mr.
George Smith'' or "George Smith," and should
the name be in script?
, Yes. in script, and Mr. George Smith is the
'most fashionable.
"Amateur" asks if a lady should rise to greet
a gentleman.
Yes, if she is hostess, and if she is young she
'should nee to greet one older than herself.
She should always rise if she can to greet a
lady.
If yon are In a lady's salon before she is, al
ways rise when she enters it
A first call should bo returned within a week.
ANOTHER CAED QUESTION.
"Etiquette" asks: "If a young lady calls
upon another, the parents of both having met;
Should she leave the cards of her parents? If
so, should the young lady's parents return the
calif"
This is a matter to bo left to individual dis
cretion, althouch it- is much better taste to
leave one's mother's card.
"S. H." "In introducing ladies to each other
In a private parlor, do you give them their hus
band's titles, and in addressing them do yon
give them their husband's titles? For instance,
In addresslne the wife of a captain, do you say
'.Mrs. CaDtain,' and speaking to her of him
would you say 'the captain?' "
Yes, certainly, you could say "the captain,"
or Captain Scott: tint yon could not call her
"Mrs. Captain." No wife takes her husband's
title in America.
"Florence" asks: "On which hand should the
'engagement ring bo worn?"
Always on the third finger of the left hand,
from which finger "a nerve runs to the heart,"
so says an ancient legend.
"Constant Reader" says: "If a lady innocent
ly offends a gentleman, and, finding that he is
hurt, she sends a letter of apology, should he
not answer it, and what is your opinion of him
if he does rot answer it?"
We should say he was very rude and worth
letting alone, very decidedly.
"Jans" asks: "Alary J. Smith is the wife of
H. L. Smith. In addressing her. is it proper to
writo 'Mrs. H. L. Smith?" But if her husband
dies, is it then the rule to write 'ilrs. M. J.
Smith?"
This is a mooted point. It is legal to write
"Mrs. M. J. Smith," but it is also cubtomary to
leave the widow her husband's name. As the
heroine of a modern novel remarks: "Women
kaveno names. They are called only by the
name of father or husband in whose houses
they happen to be living at the time."
STAKD OS YOUE DIGNITT.
"Estelle Perl" asks: "If a gentleman cor
respondent fails to answer, could I, with pro
priety, write and ask for an explanation?"
No. Allow no tampering with your dignity.
There are some questions which better not be
asked.
Again she asks: "When I am staying with a
very dear friend, and two gentlemen call, with
one of whom I am very well acquainted, should
I accompany my friend to the door when the
gentlemen leave?"
No. Ladies never accompany their gentle
men guests to the door.
"N. Waring" asks In a most sensible letter:
"My husband's young sister and myself are
business people, and we received a short time
ago an invitation to the wedding of a youne
couple, whom we knew very slightly, also the
announcement of the bride's reception Cay. We
are too busy to find time for calling during the
day, and not sufficiently Intimate to do so in
the evening. We wish to show an appreciation
of their courtesy. What can we do? Shall
we send cards: if so, In what way and at what
hour?"
Cards should be sent either by post or a spe
cial messenger, in envelopes, on the reception
flay, during the reception, or left by some
f riena; perhaps the last w ould be most cordial
and most friendly.
"Faith Street" writes: "Will you please in
form me what to have for an informal lunch of
five or six ladies and how to serve the same ?
Is it proper to offer tea, chocolate or coif ee?
Also, should the dessert be put on the table or
served from a side table ? I do not wish an
elaborate lunch, but something dainty and in
viting." We should sugist beginning with bouillon
In caps, and then oysters on the half shell, to be
followed by chops and peas, sweetbreads or
perhaps a filet de boeuf, birds, salad and a bit
of cheese. The dessert can be one form of some
delicate ice, and can well be put on the table.
Coffee is offered by some hostesses, but rarelr
chocolate or tea.
Of course the bill of fare can be varied In
definitely. Chicken in various forms, cro
quettes and "supreme de volatile" being the
best.
BFSnrrSS TEESTTS r-LEASUBE.
"In Doubt" asks: "In making social calls is it
proper for a 'woman physician' to send up her
business cards, or should she have a separate
one without her office hours, and should her
social card bear 'JL D.' or simply 'Kn.'"
We should suppose the same etiquette should
be observed by a female physician as that which
marks one of the sterner sex. The business card
Is never used socially.
"Mrs. R." writes: "Do well-bred people use
toothpicks out of the dining-room? I board at
a hotel where there are so-called fashionable
people, men and women. I never met them in
the parlor without their toothpicks, the use of
which Is disagreeable to refined persons."
We should not expect these ladies and gen
tlemen to bring their tooth muff? and brushes
into the parlor, or their toothpicks. All these
little personal matters must be left to the good
taste of individuals. However, it cannot be
called a crime to bo bad-mannered; it is only
disagreeable.
Attention to these minor details of good man
ners Is a proof at once of self-respect and of
our respect for our fellow-creatures. They
soon become matters of habit, of second na
ture. To the well-bred they are second nature.
'No one who is desirous of pleasing In society
Should neglect them.
"Bertha Oppenhelm" writes: "I am a Ger
man governess, living in Philadelphia. I hare
brought letters to many distinguished learned
men from my father, who is a professor in
Heidelberg: Shall I call and deliver these let
ters? Those I have sent by post have not been
answered. Mrs. M., with whom I live, says:
No lady calls on a gentleman unless profes
sionally or officially.' Now, what am I to dor'
It would be proper for the German governess
to call, with her letter, on a lawyer, doctor or
clergvinan, send in her card and letter, and
await his pleasure. Gentlemen In business,
as in banks or large stores, do not like to be in-terrupted-but
doubtless, after seeing her letter,
they would not object to seeing her.
A SIGK 07 BAD BEEEDENQ.
"Sellna" writes: "11 a lady bows to me warm
ly one day and coldly the next can I consider
her a well bred person?"
No, that lady must be considered as too
capricious to be well bred. That society is bad
whose members, however tenacious they be of
forms of etiquette and elaborate ceremonial,
bare one code of manners for those they fancy
or deem their equals, and another for those
whom they esteem to be of less Importance by
reason of age. pecuniary condition or relative
social influence. Bad manners are the con
comitant of a mind and disposition which can
be none too perfect, and the fashionable
woman who slights and wounds people because
they cannot minister to her ambition challenges
a merciless criticism of her own shortcomings.
But It Is a good sign for America that people
withjtudaciocsry bad manners rarely injure
society they simply injure themselves. It will
e seen uiai laiuiuu ua many classes ana
many rules of probation and admission? but
truly good society is that in which people have
both virtue and good manners, with wit, tact,
accomplishments and amiability.
A gentleman of St. Louis writes a striking
letter, which is too lone to quote, but It opens
np a very Important question. He says he is at
the headof a very large business, all his part
ners, clerks, assistants, etc., being respectable,
democratic citizens. Now, when his wife or
any ladies enter, be asks if be shall introduce
these gentlemen, and if so, where shall he stdpf
Shall he introduce the cashier, and not the
stenographer? This is a case for kind heart
edness, rather than for etiquette.
Wo should think that in business hours these
gentlemen would hesitate to be introduced. It
would interfere with business, but we cannot
decide. Would It not be better for the gentle
man to separate business snd pleasure, to give
a reception and to mrite these gentlemen,
where in a social way he could present them to
his wife, rather than to attempt Introductions
In business hours? M. E. W. Shkbwood.
Social Events.
The young Hebrew men of On City are organ
in a social and literary club on the plan of the
iocai i.ai. xu a.
The Sylvian Socials will hold a masquerade
reception at Union Rink, Allegheny, on next
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. L. Irwin, of Locust street, Allegheny,
gave two delightful euchre parties last week,
on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
A delightful party was given by Miss Annie
Doucherty, of Federal street, on Thursday
evening. Music and dancing were indulged in
until a late hour.
The Aylesworth, under the management of
Messrs. H.Sulibachor and E.L. Barrett, will
entertain their friends on Friday evening with
a party at Miss Hamilton's academy, Alle
gheny. Miss Hettie Reizenstein entertained a num
ber ol her friends on Wednesday evenlng.'ln
honor of her Bister, Mrs. M. L. Jacobs, of
Dayton. The oTening was pleasantly spent In
games, etc.
Miss Mary McCnlly, of 653 Wylie avenue, en
tertained some of her friends Thursday even
ing. Among those present were Messrs. J. and
J. Abbev, A. H. Stimmel, David Richerson,
Harry Lamb and Joseph McCullr.
The Eccentric Circle, of the West End, will
give a select evening party at the West End
Kink on Wednesday evening. This circle is
composed of well-known gentlemen of tho West
End, and Is meeting with great success.
The Amorlta Club will give their ninth even
ing reception at Odd Fellows' Hall, Southside,
Tuesday evening. Tho members of the clnb
are: James Reese, James Bryants A Hart-'
man, J. F. Dunker, Harry Mercer and Charles
Wetzel.
A most delightful musical and literary re
ception was given on Thursday evening last by
tho Misses Saunders at 13 Maria street. The
music was given by Messrs. Riley and Cowie
and the Misses Saunders; the elocution by Mr.
Harrison and Miss Locke.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bragdon, of Juniata
street, Allegheny, gave a very delightful supper
to a number of their friends Friday evening.
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H.
Dausey.JIr. and Mrs. G. W. Dorsey, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Bragdon, and others.
The Martha Washington Tea Party to be
given by the Ladles' Aid Society No. I, of
Davis Camp, Sons of Veterans, on Friday even
ing, February 22, at Hamilton's Mnsio hall,
promises to be a great success: The ladies are
doing everything in their power to make the
evening an enjoyable one.
The reception of the Alpha Tan Omega Lit
erary Society at Prof. Brooks' Academy on last
Tuesday evening, was a brilliant event. The
following members were present: Mioses Mollie
Martin, Mary Fitxpatnck, Winnie Flannegan,
Sadie Duffy, Annie Duffy, Messrs. Charles J.
Lang, William Flaherty, M. J. Barry, John
Brickley, P. C. Cannon, John Neelind.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Digby entertained a
number of their friends at their home on Mt.
Washington, Thursday evening. Those present
-Kjere: Misses Florence Stocker, Era Thomp
son, Laura and Lucell Smith, Birdie Shannon,
Sadie Smithson, Susie Hawkins, Roe Sawhill,
Mazy Brokaw; Messrs. Kengo, Stinson, Baugb
man, James Digby, Charles binitb, Burgin and
Oscar Brokaw.
One of the pleasant events in Knorville late
ly was the reception and supper given by Mrs.
A. McClure in honor of her daughter, Mrs.
James Knox, of Walsenburg, Col, Among
those present weie: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis,
Mr. and Mrs. Stark, Mr. and Mrs. Stahl, Mr.
and Mrs. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Pence, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Knox arU others. A delightful even
ing was spent by all.
A pleasant surprise party was given at the
residence of Mrs. James Bardsley, No. 65
Ackley street, Allegheny, on Thursday even
ing, by Miss Kate Hoffman and Mrs. Abram
Alexander. Among these present were Mr.
and Mrs. Crawford, -Mr. and Airs. Barkley, Mr.
and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mr.
and Mrs. Moorbead, Mrs. Wampler, and
Messrs. Powell, Ewing and Alexander.
An enjoyable party was given Friday evening
at the residence of Miss E. Gordon, Carol
street. Among those present were Misses
Maggie Patterson, Etta Gordon, Etta Wood,
Ella Wood, Emma McAfe, Jennie Stewart,
Sarah Gordon, Mary Lester, Ella Carson,
Maude Ludwick: Messrs. Leslie Wood, Kobcrt
Allen, Ross Sefton, Shaefer Lore, Thomas
Allen, Lincoln Allen, John Love, JohnMcFar
land, btephen Gordon and others.
Miss Maggie Hoffman, of Lawrenceville,
tendered reception to a number of her friends
on Thursday evening. Among the guests were
Misses Carson, of Wheeling, W. Va.: Ella
Smith, of Steubenville, O.; Lulu M. Bryant,
Lou Adams, Mary Thomburg, Ellen Thorn
burg, Lizzie Tbornburg and TIlllo Hoffman,
Messrs. Harry Gripp, Adam Hill, Andrew Bu
chanan, Samuel Steurm, James Bryant and
Beaver.
The members of tho Jol de Vie Society, com
posed of young people of the hill, met at the
residence of Mr. Will Moore last Wednesday
evening and had a delightful time. Music and
dancing were the order of the evening. This
society was recently organized and meets twice
a month at members' houses. The officers
elected for the first term are: President, Will
Moore; Vice President, Miss Lizzie Kircher;
Secretary, F. McCarthy; Treasurer, John Yer
ger. Mr. M. Haggerty was agreeably surprised
Monday evening by a party of young people,
who took possession of his home,S40 Ann street.
Among those present were: Misses Daisy Mc
Clafferty. Anna Lepplg, Anna Hanlon, Nellie
Crowly, Kittle Moran, Rose Miller, Anna Con
roy, Mollie and Stella Good, Annie McCloskey,
Alice Moran, Nellie Kilkeny, Messrs. Will Mc
Curten, John Hunter, Ralph Weaver, Walter
O'Brien, Harry Sanders, Charles Wer.skosy,
Ed. Messingham, John Showaker, Will Devlin,
Will Willtams,Ed. Freese and Will McCloskey.
JiMlss Minnie Eiseman, of Chicago, who is vis
iting her aunt, Mrs. J. Eiseman, of Fayette
street, Allegheny, was tendered a reception by
tho latter on Wednesday evening last. Music
and dancing were followed by refreshments at
11, making a very pleasant evening. Among
those present were the Misses Seluia Kahn,
Rose Goldman, OlgaWormser, Amanda Klee,
Fannie Hannacb, Laura and Ida Hanauer; also
the Misses Koch, Wertheimer, Goldstein, Ar
nold and Amberg, and Messrs. Leon, Klee and
Wertheimer, Syd. Kaufman, Tranerman,
Wormser, Hanauer, Adler and Woolf.
One of the most enjoyable events of the week
was a delightful party given by Miss Maggie
Miller and Laura Scott, of Allegheny, at the
home of Mr. ATu Lindsay, of Rebecca street.
Among those present were the Misses Munce,
Johnson, May and Carrie Stevens, McCusb,
Alice Parsons, Moss, Hettie Mers, Eva St.
Clair, McConnick, Cassidy, Emma Catyll,
Messrs. Richard White, Will Llghthill. Frank
Cahill, Harry St Clair, Harry Cunningham,
Charley Lindsay, Lee Shirras, Charley Ray,
Will Cahill, Arthur Johnson, Lnmun Hagan,
Guy Evans, Andy Hayden, and many others. '
A surprise party was tendered Mrs. William
Hartman, of Preble avenue, Allegheny, on
Wednesday evening, by a number of her
friends. Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Gerst, Mr. and Mrs. Lowrie, Mr. and Mrs.
Gerber, Mr. and Mrs. Getty. Mr. and Mrs. Ger
wig, Mr. and Mrs. Bcott, the Misses Tillie,
Annie and Laura Greseel, Kate and Cora
Lowe, Laura, Nellie and Leonora Hartman,
Minnie Yost, Annie Woods, Mary Davis, Mary
Eichenlanb, Alice Mathews, Ella Temme,
Maggie Mann, Minnie Will, Messrs. Weider
holt, Petticord, Thompson, Lowe, Rock,
Stewart, Constance, (Joehrlngs, Eckert, Everon,
Hale and Gressel.
The J. F. F. Club held its regular meeting
Friday evening at the residence of Mr. Edward
McClelland, Marlon street. Avery pleasant
time was spent, after which refreshments were
served. Mrs. L. Irwin presided at the piano.
Among the members present were: Misses
Minnie Ford, Sophia McCallin, Lottie Ford,
Mame Marshall, Came Dolanl Ida Davis,
Annie Fritz, Millie Barkley, Eva Ramsey, Hal
keMcKown and Ella Samples; Messrs. Harry
C. Irwin, David J. Marshall, Wallace Ford,
Charles Gray, Charles Johnston, James Gray,
Frank Neiman, Howard Schwann, George
Young. Charles Schwann, George White, Ed
ward Steiren, William Greenland and Edward
McClelland.
Wedding Bells
The engagement of Miss Carrie Sulxbacher
to Mr. A. L. Solomon, both of Allegheny, has
been announced.
Personal Gossip.
Mr. Morris Wertheimer rotnrns to-day from
a trip to Denver.
Mr. and Mrs, J. K. Ewing, of Irwin avenue,
ire spending Sunday with Mrs. H. 8. Knowles,
of East Liverpool, 0.
Miss Dollie Bonsall, of this city, Is la New
York visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Reeves have gone to
New York to visit friends.
Mrs. James Thompson and hereon George, of
Boston, Mass., are visiting Deputy Sheriff
James A. Steele, of Allegheny.
Miss Birdie Wertheimer, of Allegheny, has
left for Philadelphia to attend the wedding of
her friend, Miss Alice Soloman.
Mrs. Dr. Sadler, who has been dangerously
111 from pnenmoma and pleurisy for the past
two weeks, is improving slowly, though yet
unable to sit up.
Mr. George Wagner and Mr. Sydney Cooper
left last night on a brief trip to Buffalo. They
intend to cross over to Canada and take in the
ice palace carnival at Montreal.
Mrs. Fred Chambers and Miss Anna Cham
bers, of Oil City, who were tho guests of Mrs.
C. Q. Briggs, returned homo the latter part of
the week accompanied by Mrs. Briggs and her
daughter Bessie.
Mr. Levy De Wolf leaves for the East this
evening on a business trip of about three
weeks' duration. Miss Jennie De Wolf also
leires for New York by same train on a four
weeks' visit to friends.
Sewlckfey Society.
A very enjoyable company was given by Mrs.
Seward Murray last Tuesday evening.
Miss Gilmore entertained a few friends very
pleasantly at a progressive euchre last Monday
evening.
The last of the series of four assemblies will
be given next Friday evening at the residence
of Mr. Charles McVay.
Miss Woodburn, of Franklin, Pa., returned
to her home early in the week after a pleasant
visit to Miss Love, of Edgeworth.
Mrs. John N. White has for guests her sister,
Mrs, Georgo Potter, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and
Mrs. Edward Phelps, of Milwaukee.
Mrs. Victor Strolel left last Monday for her
home in Philadelphia, after spending a short
time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Harbaugh.
Miss Black gave a very enjoyable children's
luncheon yesterday for her niece, Margaret
Adair. About 11 of Margaret's little friends
were present
Miss Maud Mitchell, of White Plains, N. Y.;
Miss Carrie Anderson and Miss Evelyn Smith,
of New York, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph W. Craig.
Colonel A. M. Blakeley and familv have
changed their place of residence from Quaker
Valley, where they hare resided for a number
of years, to North avenue, Allegheny.
Mr. James Adair and sister, Miss Abby Adair,
left, last Monday for New York City, where
they will locate permanently. Mr. Adair's
children will follow in a short time. Much re
gret is felt in the Valley regarding Mr. Adair's
change of residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Craig celebrated the
first anniversary of their marriage last Friday
evening by giving an "auction party," which
was a most elegant and enjoyable entertain
ment throughout Their beautiful home was
tastefully decorated with flowers and plants,
and a delicious collation was served after the
auction. Mr. and Mrs. Craig were assisted in
their duties of entertaining by Miss Mitchell,
Miss Smith and Miss Anderson, all of New
York.
The third entertainment this season of the
Sjwlckley Valley Club will bo given in Choral
Hall, Tuesday evening, February 19, The play
selected is "Still Waters Run Deep," a three
act comedy by Tom Taylor. The cast will be as
follows:
Mrs. Bternhold.. Miss Black
Mrs. MUdmay Miss Whiting
Captain Hiwksley Mr. J. B. Booth
Mr. John Mlldmay Mr. It A. Franks
Mr. Potter Mr. O. S. Kichardson
Dunbllk Mr. Cbas. Kichardson
BELLETOE BREVITIES.
H. C. Koexee talks of removing back to tho
West
W. J. Hammond has been away for several
days On business. a
Mrs. Wm. Jenkiksok has had a house full
of visitors this week.
Revival services are well attended at the
M. E. Church, West Bellevue.
Mb. and Mbs. J. H. Qalet will shortly go
on an extensive Western trip.
John Waqner, of Philadelphia, Is visiting
friends here and in Allegheny.
Jons Wiles Is tho largest man in the bor
ough. A bouncing boy is the causa of his
pride.
QUITE a number of young men from here
will attend the coming inauguration at Wash
ington. Miss Blanche Jokes, of Pittsburg, and a
remarkable young pianist, is the guest of Mrs.
W. P. Herbert
Colonel George East will soon leave
Bellevue and go on a Southern trip. He may
also visit the West Indies.
Tee plasterers are busy at work on the West
Bellevue public school building, and In a few
more week swill be ready for occupancy.
Mrs. Maet Thompson, an old resident of
Bellevue, died last Friday of pneumonia. The
deceased was in her 64th year. Funeral services
will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Trustees of the Order of Tontl would
like to meet tho trustees of tho A. O. U. W.
next Thursday evening, their regular meeting
night for the purpose of changing the meeting
nights to the second and fourth Thursdays of
each month.
The past week society people turned all
their attention to the entertainments and loan
exhibition given by the Ladies' Aid Society of
the M. P. Church, and when the doors closed
last night the society had reaped a rich har
vest Friday evening was especially for the
young folks, when the following-named young
ladles were dressed in costumo to represent
different nations of the world: Miss Annie
Brown, a Scotch lassie: Cora Reno, German
peasant; May Jackman, Spanish senorita; Net
tie Behrs, Persian lady of rank; Mattie Hunter,
Columbia; Ella Mcintosh, Gipsy Queen; Ma
mie Morrison, Kate Greenway; Alice Johnston,
Marguerite; Lottie Brown, Gipsv maid; Annie
Stotz, Italian ladv; Florence East Japanese
lady, and Lida Means, a French lady. The
costumes worn were marvels of beauty, several
being imported for the occasion. Last night
the old folks took possession, and some of the
costumes worn were made over a century ago.
Miss Grace Miller sang a number of solos, and
the Mandolin club rendered some excellent
music The affair was a most enjoyable one.
AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
To be Formed by Students of the High
School Commercial Class.
The class of t9 of the commercial de
partment of the High School is endeavoring
to form an alumni association and are now
obtaining the opinions of the graduates of
this department upon the subject. A com
mittee has been appointed to prepare for an
organization. Its chairman is Frank
Lanning; the secretary, Harry Sellers.
The students request that graduates for
ward their opinions of the scheme to the
Commercial Alumni Association Commit
tee, care of the High School. Should the
association be formed it will number about
GOO persons. Its object is to promote good
fellowship among students ana to renew old
friendships,
A PLEASANT SUEPEISE.
A Musical Brcntnc Accorded the Yonns
Law Librarian, and Hit Wife.
A pleasant surprise party was given Mr.
and Mrs. Percy G. Digby at their residence
on Mt "Washington, Thursday evening.
Enjoyable music was furnished by Prof.
Bingo and Charles Stinson, both instru
mental and vocal.
Among those present were Miss Birdie
Shannon, Miss Laura Smith, Miss Maggie
Brokaw, Miss Lucille Smith, Miss Ethel
Hawlkins, Miss Roe Sawhill, Miss Sadie
Smithson, Miss Florence Stocker, Mr.
William Baughman, Mr. Charles Stinson,
Sir. James Ulgby, Mr. Charles Smith, Air.
William Brokaw,
Mr. Bingo and Mr.
Burgin Browaw.
Came Near Being Totally Blind.
Mr. George Goughonour, the express
driver at TJniontown, Pa., had been blind
in one eye for years. Last month a severe
inflammation attacked the other eye. soon
putting him in a condition to be led. All
the medical men he consulted gave no more
than hope for one-lonrth sight provided he
would have the worst one" taken ouf. Mr.
James A. Morris, whose father Dr. Sadler
had restored to sight after 20 years blind
ness, recommended'Dr. Sadler be consulted.
He did so and in SO days his sight was as
good as ever, and without taking out an
eye.
BaeoaUTS in towels, table linen, nap
kins, tidies, sideboard covers, etc., this
week. HUGHS & Hacke.
hwfsuJ
Buotr TmiATEn. t The Still Alarm
Harris' Theatik Bunch of Keys
Grand Opeba. House Fascination
Academy of Music Hyde's Big Company
Casino Museum Curiosities, cto
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week,
V
It is quite evident that little Lotta will soon
be, if she is not already, the wealthiest woman
on the stage. Almost every week some such
notice as the following, which reached The
Dispatch to-day, appears in the papers: Lotta
bought the building at No. 1939 Madison ave
nue in New York the other day for 20,500.
.
Miss Fannie Edgar Thomas puts some views
about the Langtry-Potter class of actresses very
happily in the following paragraph:
"But the whole thing is at best a great piece
of amatour posing; a negative well-doing, ex
actly characterized by Roscoe Conkling's
eulogy of Mrs. Potter: 'Why, sir, she's not so
bad after all 1' Jnst how much tho public are
willing to pay to see a fashionable woman ex
periment with herself and to accept "not so
bad' in place of 'absolutely good' is a question
for themselves to answer. At present they
seem perfectly content But look out for the
reaction."
V
Since the production of "Ths Stowaway" In
New York last year a determined effort has
been made to advertise the two burglar actors
who are employed to perform tho sensational
business of cracking a safe in the play. Tho
actors were actually burglars before they con
descended to adorn the stage, and nobody will
blame the owners of "The Stowaway" for mak
ing capital of the fact if the burglars do not
object
But isn't it going a little too far to make
tho burglars and their pedigree tho central
feature of the play's career. Here is a note
received by The Dispatch from the manager
of "The Stowaway" yesteidav: "Spike" Hen
nessey and "Kid" McCoy, the two burglar
abtors in "The Stowaway," were arrested last
week In Louisville while standing in front of a
large jewelry store. They were taken before
the Chief of Police, who after qnestionlng
them closely, set them free, but warned them
not to attempt to do any work in the city. The
pictures of these worthies adorn the Rogues'
Gallery of every police headquarters,and their
movements are closely watched wherever they
go. A Finkerton detective is carried by the
managers of "The Stowaway" to keep constant
espionage on the two "crooks," and there is,
thorefore, little danger of their cracking any
safes on the outside. "Kid" McCoy is said to
have been a member of the James gang years
ago. It was he, it Is claimed, that did all the
fine burglarizing in the palmy days of that
famous band of outlaws.
A boom for "The Stowaway" maybe started
by these means, but it also looks like making a
boom for burglary and kindred crimes. Besides
we are not led to expect much in the play it it
is necessary to lay such stress upon the Inci
dental burglars In the advertisements.
V
It is curious to remark howmany people hesi
tate abontgoing to see a farce comedy like "A
Parlor Match" for fear that they may hear
something vulgar, while, without a qualm, they
hurry to see a notoriously Immoral play like
"LaTosca." As a matter of fact "A Parlor
Match" is singularly free from vulgarity, while
its aim is not, of course, to go above the heads
of the people. Examining it critically for traces
of vulgarity I could only discover one vener
able joke that is not in tho best taste, though
it has been current in the best of families for
centuries. Messrs-Hoey and Evans aud Miss
Minnie French are to be congratulated on be
ing uproariously funny withoutraising a blush
upon thogjhoek of Modesty, or anyoody else.
Nothing that has not been said before occurs
to me to say concerning Miss Minnie Palmer,
except to advise her to drop all the tricks of
voice and facial grimace she has borrowed,
consciously, or unconsciously, from Lotta. In
Lotta they are not her strong points, in Miss
Palmer they are her weakest. Miss Palmer's
cuteness, her distinct and peculiar grace in
dancing are quite enough to sustain her popu
larity. She made many new frlendsdurlng this
visit to my knowledge, including a critic who
on Monday night was disposed, in the language
of the lobby, "to give her fits."
.
Manager Hess, who was in town last week
looking after the advance work for Cora Tan
ner's engagement at the Opera House, has very
sensible ideas about theatrical advertising. Ho
thinks that tho plastering of walla with glaring
bills and of windows with gaudy lithographs is
a waste of money. Nearly everyone who goes
to the theater reads the newspapers, Mr. Hes
says, and in the newspapers he would there
fore put the bulk of the advertising. It
would have done Mr. Wilt and others, who do
not believe in newspaper advertising, good to
have heard Mr. Hess on this interesting
question.
Apropos of this a writer In the New York
Sun says: "A hint could be taken from Paris
in the matter of theatrical display. All along
the principal boulevards in the French city are
huge cylinders or kiosks, divided up into
spaces about ID inches wine and IS inches long.
Each space is allotted to a certain theater. All
the bills must be of the same size, and they
merely contain the announcement of the at
traction. When-people want to go to the
theater they examine the kiosks. A great ex
pense is saved to the theatrical managers, and
the billboards are placed where they will suit
the public convenience best It would seem to
be an improvement on our system of pasting
showy and unreliable adjectives and wildly im
possible pictures all over the dead walls of tho
town."
It Is a cheering fact that the worst of the
theatrical season Is over. That is to say we
have had the worst plays and the worst actors,
for the most part, in the first half of the season.
"The Wife," "Jim, the Penman," the original
"Ermine" company from the New York Casino,
"The Crystal Slipper," a most enjoyable bur
lesaue and SDectacnlar Diece snlendldlv Der.
performed; "Tho Henrietta," with Robson and
Crane, and some other really enjoyable plays
are promised us at the theaters shortly.
Of undiluted nonsense and rubbish, in plays
and acting, surely Pittsburg has had quantum
tufflctt. Hepburn Sousb.
This Week's Attractions.
Coea Tanner, a charmingly beautiful
woman and an actress of decided merit will
begin an engagement of one week on Monday
evening in tho new play which Robert Bu
chanan, the English poet and novelist wrote
for her, entitled "Fascination." This will be
the seventh important city in which "Fascina
tion" will have been seen, and if the Grand
Opera House is not filled to its capacity each
night Pittsburg will be the first to break the
record of overwhelming success which Miss
Tanner and her new play have enjoyed since
the present season began in New York early
last fall. "Fascination" is a comedy-drama,
and although it is designated on the house bill
as improbable. It is nevertheless so intensely in
teresting that the auditor freely forgives the
improbable and leans with intentional bias
toward tho possible. The names in the cast
are sufficiently well known to justify the antic
ipation of a superior performance. Most of
the people surrounding the handsome star are
well known and popular, on the American
stage. Eleanor Cary, for instance, Isabella
Waldron. Phil Anderson, Charles Coote. Ed
ward Bell, Augustus Cook and Lionel Bland
are worthy of mention as of the bright particu
lar few. High praise has everywhere been be
stowea on the scenery of the play, and the en
semble is altogether such as should attract
crowded houses throughout the week of its
stay in Pittsburg. Matinees will be given on
Wednesday ana Saturday and Miss Tanner
will appear at all performances.
At the Bijou this week the most triumphant
piece af realism ever put upon the stage will
appeal to the thousands who patronize this
very popular theater. It is the fire engine scene
in Joseph Arthur's stirring melodrama "The
Still Alarm," to which allusion Is made. Since
the play was last seen in this city its many
merits have been exhibited by Mr. Harry Lacy
and an American fire engine and the original
'horses to our English cousins. Last summer
London was ringing with the lame of "The
Btfll Alarm." The Princess' Theater, where it
appeared, wag packed nightly, and the wildest
soenes of enthusiasm occurred at the climax
of the drama. In along tour -subsequently
taken through England "The Still Alarm" was
played with success. Everywhere the fire
engines cene In particular called forth tremen
dnous applause. So "The Still Alarm" comes
once more to Pittsburg, the scene of its former
triumphs, laden with new laurels. Theplayjs
bo set upon the Bijou stage this week with un
usual care and ata very, large expense. The
company Is said to be stronger in every way
than it was, and of course the picturesque and
romantic personality of Mr. Harry lacTwill
hold the heroic place in the pkfy ft originally
did. The fire engine is a new one of the latest
American make, but the horses, those wonder
fully clever animals, are our old friends.
The merry jingle of "A Bunch of Keys" will
be beard for the first time this season at Har
ris' Theater all the week, with matinees every
day. "A Bunch of Keys" a a lively bit of
nonsense and among the early successes of the
prolific Charles H. Hoyt, who has written
many similar productions since. An attempt
Is made to tell a story Hoyt always makes at
temptsbut the thread ot the narrative is soon
dropped to be replaced by farcical scenes and
incidents funny enough to make those who
have never beard it scream with laughter.
Manager Bothner, alive to his own interests,
has very sensibly provided the play with good
people, and the fanny scenes supposed to be
incidents of hotel life go on just as merrily as
thoy did of old, when "A Bunch of Keys" first
saw the light There are new faces noticed in
the force; but the same people cannot go
on playing the same characters all their lives,
and it gives an old play hew life to see new
actors in it, Louise Sanford is Teddy Keys,
while Ada Bothner and Mamie Conway make
tip the rest of the bunch ot Keys. James B.
Mackie, who plays the part of Grimes, is a
runny comedian, while Charles Burke, as the
hotel-keeper, promises to make a worthy suc
cessor to the many who played that part before
him. There are many songs and specialties In
"A Bunch ot Keys" which are quite new and
tuneful.
THE well-known variety company, Hyde's
Specialties, will illumine Harry Williams'
Academy of Music this week. The company
is largo numerically and strong in talent
Among the performers are the following well
known artists: Harry Watson, Alice JHutch
lngs, the inimitable Imro Fox, the American
Four, Smith and Lord, Conroy and Dempsey,
Fields and H?cson, and others.
The National Swedish Lady Singers, who are
now making n tour of the country, will give a
concert at Old City Hall on Tuesday evening,
February 19. James T. Phelan, the humorist
will also take part in the programme. The en
tertainment has been highly eulogized by the
press of other cities.
The Casino Museum will keep np Its reputa
tion this week for showing the grandest re
sults in the freak kingdom, with an accom
panying variety performance of some merit, at
the low price of two nickels.
Echoes of tho 6 Inge.
FAHirr DaVekfort Is still ill. She has been
resting In New York, but resumed her season
in "La Tosca" in Buffalo Thursday night
Little Tommy Russell was presented last
week with a silver medal by the children of
the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, where ne had ap
peared as Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Tee Crystal Slipper finished a four weeks'
engagement at the Chicago Opera Houso on
last Saturday night The receipts were $12,
000 during,the time. The company went to St.
Louis.
It is said that before Branticghame Hall
was produced W. B. Gilbert sold Its American
rights to D'Oyley Carte for $1600. This
amonnt was cash down. As soon, however, as
Mr. Gilbert ascertained that the piece was a
failure he refunded every dollar of the money
to Mr. Carte.
lit an interview Mrs. Langtry expressed her
satisfaction with the reception that the press
and public have given her in "Macbeth." It is
her intention to play only "Macbeth" on the
road, with "As you Llkelt" at tbe matinees.
She remains at the Fifth Avenue Theater until
March 2, when she goes to Philadelphia and
Boston, playing two weeks in each city. Then
Bhe returns abd plays in the vicinity of the
metropolis, where she closes her season.
The London (Eng.) Referee says: The favor
ite melodrama, "Richard HL" (written for this
occasion by Messrs W. Shakespeare, W. Winter
and C. Cibber), is expected to bo produced on a
fine scale at the Globe in about a month from
now. Meanwhile "She Stoops to Conquer" is
going right merrily at this theater. Richard
Mansfield, in order to become himself again,
and to study the Sbakespearean-Win-tery-Cibberian
part aforesaid, has, appropri
ately, gone to Hastings, whose head, you will
remember; R. of Gloster chopped off to serve
his private political ends.
Lawrence Barrett has engaged Mme.
Modjeska to support Edwin Booth next
season, paying to the Philadelphia managers,
who were to star that actress it Is said, S13.000
for her release. Mme. Modjeska will be fea
tured and will open with Mr. Booth in New
YorE at the Broadway Theater next October,
most probably in Macbeth, which will be given
the finest production it has ever had in this
city. Mr. Barrett has secured 16 weeks at the
Broadway Theater. The first four weeks will
be devoted to Booth and Modjeska, then Mr.
Barrett will come in with his new play of Gan
elon, by William Young, of Chicago, aud then
tbe final weeks will be devoted to Booth, Bar
rett and Modjeska.
Hebe's a pen picture of Richard Marston,
the scene painter, by Sydney Chldley in the
Dramatic Mirror: A tall, well-proportioned
man, some S feet 10 in height, with the muscles
of an athlete, stands before us in a suit of can
vasa jacket cut man-o'-warsman fashion, with
a large square collar ornamented with braid
hanging over his shoulders, and a "pair of
bags." Handsome, regular features, a capa
cious forehead, and a calm but keen eye, be
token intellect and refinement Quiet but
costly apparel speaks of solid wealth, and a
well-barbered mustache, which might exoite
the envy of a colonel of dragoons, gives tho
finishing touch of aristocratic bearing. When
modeling he wears a pair of spectacles, a
necessity only Imposed upon him by the dim
light of his palntroom.
"Ebjiinie" and "Nadjy," by the original
company from the Casino, New York, will be
at tbe Bijou next week. Tho production will
be exactly as given at the Casino, with Pauline
Hall, Marie Jansen and Francis Wilson at the
headof a company of 75 people, all thoroughly
familiar and up in. their part by reason ot a
long acquaintance with them. Tho perform
ance cannot be other than successful in every
sense. All the original scenery properties and
costumes will be used, while a largely aug
mented orchestra will render to the Pittsburg
puDlle the music which they have come to
know so well, even though it had been fur
nished by an inferior company. Tho company
has the stamp of originality on it and should
not be confounded with companies traveling
on the credit of the Casino. The sale of seats
will open Thursday at 9 A. ir.
Ktm Ceimkle writes in the Mirror: Last
winter 1 was called into the State of Maine. I
arrived in one of the cities of that State with
tbe thermometer at four degress below zero.
On the train was a company of actors and the
leading woman was af ragile, slightly hysterical,
rather weak-lunged, white-skinned, thin
blooded and somewhat pretty creature. The
car in which she had traveled for 100 miles was
super-heated to discomfort She went from
tbe train hurriedly to the theater, she occupied
a dressing room in which there was a window
with two broken panes, into which apertures
some former occupant of the box had stuffed
paper. She hurriedly munched a sandwich and
swallowed a enp of tea and disrobed In this
room for the stage. She told me the next day
when I was talking to ber about this matter
that when she pulled her clothing from the
trunk tbe little flakes of frozen perspiration
dropped on the floor at her feet She had to
dress herself with precipitate haste and appear
upon a cold stage in a low-necked dress and
bare arms. When the curtain rose the draught
of cold air from the house made the men in tbe
company shiver. On the last night of the com
pany's performance in this town she was hur
ried from the theater to catch a train and went
skimming gleefully away on a winter's morn
ing over endless fields of snow and through
bitter arctic blasts.
A gentleman gives the following advice to
amateur actresses in the Philadelphia Times:
Choose a leading part in some popular play and
permit nobody to guess that you think you can
act it' Persuade a number of your friends that
a needy charity is in need and that acting be
gins at home. After inoculation permit them
to set themselves by tbe ears over the choice
of a play. When you think matters have gone
far enough suggest your own as a compromise.
This having been arranged to your satisfaction
proceed to ingratiate yourself with the stage
manager by telling him what has been said be
hind his back by tbe other members otthe
cast If he don't resign be will offer yon the
leading part Beforo deciding upon your cos
tume, wait until you learn what your
most dangerous rival lb the com
pany intends to wear, AS soon as
you receive the desired information take tbe
advice of your dressmaker. Give no trouble
about your dressing room. Say that a corner
and a table are all you care for. Choose the
best corner, however, and bring a chest of
drawers containing everything you can pos
sibly need in a quantity sufficient to prevent
your lending to other members of the com
pany. When suggestions are offered to you
as to where you ought to stand, how to speak
and when to gesticulate, adopt each In turn
ta 1 fo mill. Pawett 4-Via laaillni nm tthrt
will, of course, be your lover, to gradually -I
evolve me tneory tnat tnougn you cannot act
you are not stiff or prudish, and that you are a
nice little thing. Agree with him when be ob
jects to shaving bis mustache. When ho
whispers nnder his breath that he wishes the
play were reality, smile and blush.
Ait entertainment of an unusual kind was
given recently at the Fubllo Hall, Croydon,
when "The Conversion of England," an "eocle
siastical drama" (in blank prose), by the Rev.
R H. Craiswell, was performed. .Although no
names ot the performers were given in the
programme. It was generally understood that
the leading characters were played by clergy
men; and, indeed, there was no disguising it,
u the speeches were delivered In ths meas
ured tones of a parson reading the lessons.
The entertainment was conducted somewhat
upon the linss of a church service, aymn
being sung after each tableau. In considera
tion of the religious character ot the proceed
ings, the congregation that is to say, the
audience were required at the outset "neither
to applaud nor to express disapprobation;"
and they managed to restrain their feelings
although sounds of laughter (which were im
mediately suppressed) were excited by the
passages of mild comedy in the fourth tableau,
when the monks fall in with a Frankish Count
in "the Garden of the Monastery of St
Honora." The fan lies in tho following con
versation, which Is carried on by thw monk
Placidus and the Count Flacidns: ."We are
told, sir Count that the climate of the country
(England) Is insupportable; that there is noth
ing there but fog. How did you find that?"
Count: "Well, sir, all the time I was in En
gland it rained. Butl believe that sometimes
it snows and halls." Placidus: "You neversaw
the sun, then?" Count: "I heard speak of the
sun, sir, as a thing sometimes to be seen, but I
saw nothing of it" The Count jests, it will be
observed, quite in the manner of the present
day.
B. P. O, E. Notes.
The Elks' gathering was the headof the
show.
There is a benefit souvenir for each member
of the lodge.
Brother Wellabd was here last week
with Minnie Palmer.
There were five members of Chicago Lodge
No. 4 at the benefit.
FurANciALLTthe eleventh annual was the
best No. 11 ever had.
Mr, Charles Houies will take the horns
at this communication. '
Brothers Evans and Hoet played a very
successful week at the Opera House.
Brother M. B. Lemon returned from Har
rlsburg in time to take in tbe benefit
The souvenirs given at the benefit were con
Bldered by many the handsomest ever seen.
The handsomest audience ever assembled in
a theater was at the Bijou Friday afternoon.
Brother Nat McCalltsteb had charge of
the gallery ticket office at the theater Friday.
Brother Markiiaji, of Philadelphia Lodge
No. 2, was in the city on Wednesday evening.
Younqstown Lodge No. 5 had a benefit
last Thursday. It was a very successful affair.
A mne portrait of Brother Galvin, of Pitts
burg Lodge No. 11, was in last week's Clipper.
Brother Fisher, of Boston Lodge, left last
Thursday evening for New Orleans to join his
show.
Brother Scott, a charter member of Find
lay (Obio) Lodge, was in the city three days
last week.
You could not have picked out four better
doorkeepers than Brothers "Weis, Scott, Tanner
and Houck.
Brother Ed J. Conway, of Denver Lodge,
passed through the city on Thursday evening
with bis show.
Beotheb John Wahseb saw that all the
performers taking part in the benefit were sup
plied with souvenirs.
Bbothze Dr.McCord mado a veripredlt
ablo response to tbe presentation speech of
Clarence Burleigh, Esq.
Brother Hoet, of the "Parlor Match," and
Mr. Ransone. of the Cold Day Company, made
a great hit at tbe benefit
Brother Fxnxlton, of Grand Rapids
Lodge, was playing In surrounding towns with
his Cold Day show, and kindly sent some of
his company to appear at the benefit
Boston Lodge No. 10 have purchased a site
near the Commons, which cost $72,000, on which
they are going to erect a beautiful marble
front building to be used as a hall and club
room.
Members of Altoona Lodge pronounce tbe
eleventh annual benefit the best they had ever
seen. Brothers O. Ed. Miller, N. L. Baker, W.
O. Westneld and H. H. Dunham were enter
tained royally by members of No. 11 afterward.
SI8TEB SUE'S BUDGET.
A Resume of tbo Charitable and Religions
Items of the Week.
The ladles of Fourth Avenue Baptist
Church held their regular missionary tea this
week.
The ladies of the Forty-third Street Presby
terian Church held a supper and fair this
week.
Items intended for this column wilt" come
more directly if addressed to 5121 Liberty ave
nue, East End.
The Ladies Aid Society of Shady Avenue
Baptist Church have perfected arrangements
for a bazaar, to be held in the near future.
The quarterly meeting of the King's Daugh
ters, of the East Eud, was held at Miss & Kllli
kelly's, SOS South Hlland avenue, Saturday
morning from 10 to 12 o'clock.
Thusdat afternoon the ladles of Butler
Street M. E. Church sewed for West Penn
Hospital. At 6 o'clock hot lunch was served,
to which the gentlemen were invited.
The religious awakening among the various
chnrches in the vicinity of Pittsburg and the
various denominations of our own city has
been quite marked. Tbe intereBtseems greater
in the Methodist churches the Christ M. E.
Church has admitted 20 and the Fifth Avenue
16 members. The Haven M. E. has admitted
25. Other churches have held revival services,
and in all there is a marked religious interest
Various ministers report that an unusual in
terest is felt among many church-goers, and
Christian people are praying that the eyes of
the blind may be opened and aU may see the
light as it is In the risen Savior.
The fourth annual meeting of the Allegheny
General Hospital was held this week at Stock
ton avenue. The Secretary, Mrs. Allen C.
Kerr, gave an encouraging report of the so
ciety, saying some J812 had been received in
hard cash among tbe Christmas donations;
$1,500 worth of bed clothes and linen were also
reported. Mention was then made of the death
of Mrs. A M. Marshall and a committee ap
pointed to draw up some resolutions nn her
death. The election of officers resulted as fol
lows: Mrs. George A. Kelly, President; Mrs.
John A. Cbalfant, First Vice President; Miss
Maggie Park, Second Vice President; Mrs.
Allen C. Kerr, Secretary; Mrs. J. T. Patterson,
Treasurer; jSxecutlve Committee, Mrs. George
Kelly, Mrs., John Cbalfant, Mrs. Judge Braden
and Mrs. Park Painter.
The Celestials celebrated their New Year at
the Central Reformed Presbyterian Church,
Allegheny, this week. To say that all were
amused at the unique entertainment puts it
very lightly. Above the ear-splitting din came
merry voices full of delight Preceding tbe
celebration Dr. J. W. Spronl opened the exer
cises with prayer, after which, with simple rev
erence, several Chinamen gave scriptural read
ings. The Bolections were renderedln English,
and delighted the friends of many of these
Chinamen who have their education in band.
After the devotional exercises an elaborate
lunch was served In the lecture room, and the
Chinamen made it very evident that tbey ap
preciated tbe Interest and effort made In their
behalf, and served their guests in a manner
that did honor to the occasion.
Among the interesting meetings of the week
has been that of the Episcopal Convocation. It
was presided over at St Mark's by Bishop
Whitehead, It was a meeting of the woman's
auxiliary of the Foreign Missionary Society.
Addresses were listened to from Bishop White
head, Rev. J. C. White, D.D., and Rev. W. W.
Wilson, of Kittannlng. The tribute to women
In their work, as stated by Bishop Whitehead,
was the broadening influences. That was its
chief merit and again it was Impersonal when
prejudice fetters our work it is not done in
the right spirit Dr. White spoke of
the characteristics of women as .neces
sary to successful missionary work.
Following tbe women's meeting
was a children's prayer meesjng conducted by
Rev. J. G. Cameron, pastor of St Marks. Rev.
H. D. Waller, of Hazelwood, Spoke to the chil
dren. A business meeting was held in the after
noon, at which the following officers were
elected: President, Bishop Whitehead; Sec
retary, Rey. L. McClure; Corresponding Sec
retary, Rev. William Heaks; Treasurer, Rev.
G.B.Van Waters. The next quarterly meet
ing will be held in May at Wilkinsburg. The
closing exercises were attended in
tbe evening by a large number of
laymen and women. The questions discussed
were "Our. Church in Pittsburg and vicinity;"
"Guild work In Pittsburg and vicinity" Rev.
M. Byllesby, of Allegheny, and Rev. R. C. Cor
nelius, Hazelwood. Tbe second question was
discussed by laymen. Mr. Hilary Brunot, Mr.
George Earby,Mr. B. F. Benbow. Mr. George
Sawyer, Mr. Thomas France and Mr. Ralph
Ord discussed the seoond topic, giving their
views of the work. Other brier accounts
were given of the work done by the
Brotherhood of St Andrew's Guild Of the Good
Shepherd, Children's Ministering League,
Knights of St Martin, Boys' Guild, King'g
Daughters. Among the speakers were Mr.
Benbow, Mr. Earby and Rev. Messrs. Sellers,
Benton and McLure.
Mant novelty designs in French sateens
just opened, Htjous & Hacke.
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For a good fitting suit or pants go to
PircAiBN's Tailobdjo EMPOBITTM,
Tuff , 434 'Wood street. ,
A generous and kind-hearted man.
Perhaps there Is no man living in the two
cities who is better and more favorably
known to the religious, charitable and se
cret society public than the veteran whose
cut heads this column Charles V. Lewis.
Never has a church, a Sunday school, a se
cret society, a Grand Army post, or a com
mittee representing a charitable movement
called upon ''Charley" Lewis in vain for
his services. "They have always been cheer
fully given for the good he could do the
cause. For that reason and his own manly
qualities he is widely known and very popular
The ink on President Lincoln's first call for
troops had hardly died before the patriotic and
determined Charles V. Lewis was on his way to
the recruiting office. He enlisted as a private
in April. 1881, and Joined Company B. Fifth
New York, Duryea's Zouaves, passing credit
ably and bravely through tho Peninsular cam
paign. He was mustered out as Second Lieu
tenant in May, 1SC3. In the month of August
of ths same year he re-enlisted in tbe One
Hundred and Sixty-fifth New York, as Second
Lieutenant In Company C, of that regiment,
and was mustered out in October, 1665. as Major.
During the greater part of his second enlist
ment he was detailed as Assistant Provost
Marshal at Fort Mcflenry, Baltimore.
After his war service. Major Lewis entered the
dramatic profession anil was the second man
in America to attempt the German burlesque
business as a profession. He was successful in
tbe highest degree, and even to-day thousands
are of the opinion that his equal in that line
does not exist Tiring of the theatrical pro
fession, he. in 1S7I, entered the newspaper
business and has been continuously identified
with It since that time in different parts of the
country. For eight years he was with The
Pittsburg Dispatch and withdrew from it
to become one of the proprietors of the Volte
blatt of this city, In which be is still Interested.
He was born in New Yoric City, August U,
183T.
Major Lewis is a man of good judgment,
cool-headed, easily approached, and, as his suc
cess in life indicates, a bard worker and good
manager, looking carefully and well after in
terests entrusted to him. At present he is
Commander of Pittsburg Legion No. 1, Select
Knights, A. O. U. W., the strongest legion in
the State of Pennsylvania. "Charley ,'ras al
most everybody calls him, is a candidate for
Common Council in the Fifth ward, Allegheny,
If ability, eminent fitness and popularity count
for anything, be will be triumphantly elected.
There is no doubt but that he will be spoken
of in the near future as Councilman-elect
Charles V. Lewis. '
Echoes of tbe Close of tbe War.
The military orderof the Loyal Legion of the
United States, an organization of those who
had seen service during tbe late war, held its
first meeting in Philadelphia, April 13, 1865. It
is an organization similar to the Society of the
Cincinnati, which grew out of the Revolu
tionary War. There is a supreme commandery
and a State commandery In each of about 20
different States. The headquarters of the
national commandery and also of the Pennsyl
vania commandery are atNo.lS9South Seventh
street, Philadelphia, and of which, respectively,
Colonel John P.Nicholson is tbe Recorder.
There are about 35 companions In tbe vicinity
of Pittsburg. These have held Informal meet
ings upon the occasion of the deaths of George
B. Edwards and General J. B. Sweltzer. On
Friday last another meeting was held in the
office of Fire Marshal McFadden, on Fourth
avenue, at which an organization was effected
by electing Judge Slagle, President; CaiAain
W. R. Jones, of Braadock. Vice President, and
William McClelland, Secretary and Treasurer.
An Executive Committee, consisting of E. J.
Allen, James Collord, John T. Dennlston,
William G. McCandless and James M. Schoon-
.maker, was appointed with power to prepare
a piau 0 grgADlzauun kau urriiugo lur iuluio
meetings. It Is understood the members will
not assume to act officially as to anything re
lating to the legion, that being prohibited.
Another meeting will be held at the same place
next Friday afternoon.
The Boys Have Their Reward.
The residents of the Lawrenceville district
are now all agog over the fair and bazaar of O.
H . Rippey Post No. 41, G. A R., which Is now
In full and successful operation. Since the
opening last Monday night many improve
ments have been made, and it is now an invit
ing place of amusement The decorations aro
profuse and artistically arranged and the num
erous"' war relics are well worth
seeing. The different booths are con
ducted by the Ladles' Circle No. 21, and contain
many attractive and costly articles. The ladies
are untiring in their efforts to make all visiting
the fair "at home." The dancing pavllllon Is a
great feature, and many merry dancers aro in
attendance each evening. First-class music is
furnished. Some new feature is Introduced
each night, so that it is not one of the old
stereotyped kind of fairs. The committee in
charge are working hard to deserve tbe patron
age of the public, and there is no doubt but
that they will succeed In building up their re
lief fund.
Cameron Dragoons.
The Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry Regimental
Association, better known as the "Cameron
Dragoons," will hold Its reunion and banquet on
Friday, February 22. (Washington's Birthday)
in the hall of Cavalry Post No. 35, cornsr of
Broad and Wood streets, Philadelphia, com
mencing at 2 P.M. The committee is making
extensive preparations for a time of enjoy
ment Everything will be gratis, and
it is hoped that every survivor of the
regiment will be in attendance. Comrade
Charles A. Steiger, Secretary, writes that he
understands there are quite a number of tbe
survivors residing in Western Pennsylvania,
and be desires tbe names and addresses of all
such in order to complete tbo roster. Com
munications should be sent to hlru at 1023
LelthgoW street. Philadelphia. If any survivor
can not be present be Is requested to send a
letter to be read at tbe banquet table.
It Was nn Unqualified Success.
The entertainment given at Library Hall, Mt
Washington, Friday night, by Colonel W. H.
Moody Circle, ladles of the G. A. R, was an
unqualified success. There was a larger at
tendance in the ball than at any time since its
erection, over 600 being present and "stand
ing room only" announced at 7:45 p. v.
The music, both vocal and instru
mental, was of the highest order and
fully appreciated, as every piece was
encored. At tbe conclusion the ladles of tbe
Oircle entertained the performers and their
friends at a set supper in Mrs. Chris Wilbert's
hotel, nearly 100 guests sitting down to the
finest impromptu banquet ever spread in Mt
Washington. The residents vote Colonel W.
H. Moody Circle a success as hostesses, and anx
iously look for their next reception, which will
take place before long.
Array and Navy Reunions.
It has heretofore occurred at G. A. R. Nat
ional Encampments survivors of the same reg
iment, battery or boat who are In attendance
and who hava not met since the war, are un
able to find each other by reason of having no
designated place or time to rally, and comrades
living thousands of miles apart learn too late
of the others' attendance at the same encamp
ment To avoid such conditions at the coming
encampment in August, there will be a reunion
of every regiment boat and battery that
served on the Union side, and the time and
place of meeting will be announced in advance
to every veteran who sends name, regiment,
battery or boat and postofflce address to C. K.
Pier, Secretary. Milwaukee, Wi- Officers of
regimental or other reunion societies should
give early notice ot meeting.
Grand Army Whisperings.
Abe you going to tbe Encampment:
The special tram will leave ths Union depot
to-morrow at 11 A. K.
Let all strive to strengthen the bonds of
fraternity and true comradeship.
The New Jersey Grand Army men are look
ing ahead to their annual meeting the current
week with a good deal of Interest
Commander John H.adlzt, of Postara.
is doing good work the current year. This post
has a bright future before it for 1889.
Past Commander H. O. C Oehxleb, of
Post 88, of Allegheny, Is one of the courteous
and efficient tipstaves of tbe Criminal Court
. Notwithstanding the thermometer indi
cations, it will be warm enough for some of the
candidates at Erie next Tuesday and Wednet
day. The formation of a national organization of
the General Service Corps those who served
in the regular army during the war la con
templated. J. H. OtntaLlB, James Ogden, S. E. Bell and
James Peters will represent Post 4, of Latrobe,
in the Erie Encamnment Good comrades and
good representatives.
Ir the delegate and their friends fall to have
a pleasant trip it will not be the fault of the
transportation committee, Thomas W. Baker,
Thomas O. Bample and John S. Nlchol.
Sidney Omohendbo Is not a candidate for
delegate to theNatlonal Encampment or for any
another position. This In answer to numer
ous Inquiries. Many thanks to the comrades
for their kind expressions.
A new O.A.R, post composed exclusively
of cavalrymen has just been organized In
Philadelphia. Comrade D. B. Meany was
elected Commander. The post has been num
bered 363, but is yet without a name.
The Connecticut State Soldiers' Home has
received 819.000 from the National Government,
being $100 each for tho 190 Inmates of the insti
tution. Tbe new law provides that the Gov
ernment shall give $100 per head per annum to
States establishing Homes.
There are 1,071 inmates in the New York
State Soldiers and Sailors' Home, of Which
number 157 are In the hospital. In addition
there are 43 old soldiers whose sleeping accom
modations are on the floor awaiting the com
pletion of the annex, which will soon be ready.
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
March 13 and 14, a literary and musical enter
tainment will be given in the Fifth Avenue
Market House by Post 206 for the benefit of its
relief fund, and will be supplemented by a sup
per. The Ladies' Relief Corps No. 7 will as
sist CoheAde M. C. Dilwobth, the newly-in
stalled Commander of Marshall Post No. 42, at
jseuast Jie.. nas serveu asAujuiant oi ma
post six Consecutive years, and in all that tiuio
never missed attenuing a meeting of the post
and never had a quarterly report returned for
correction.
Comrade James Pxtxes, Commander of
Post No, 4, Latrobe. Pa is a candidate for
delegate to the National Encampment at Mil
waukee. He is a prominent paper manufac
turer and late a member of Hampton's Battery.
He is just such a comrade as would give dig
nity and force to the Pennsylvania delegation.
THE prospect of erecting a memorial hall or
a monument to tbo soldiers of Tagu3. Mass.,
seems to be in a fair way to success. The sum,
of S10,000 Is available, made so by the bequest
of the late Henry Stone, Esq., of that town,
solely for that purpose. It Is expected that ad
ditional subscriptions will Increase the amount
to 520,000.
THE Cavalry Post No. 35, of Philadelphia,
will, on March 23, again take possession of its
old quarters, which were destroyed by lire on
December 2. A campnre will be one of the
attractions. It is intended to make many im
provements in the new hall, and have it elab
orately furnished. An officer of the Sixth
Pennsylvania Cavalry has sent the post a check
for 250 to aid in refitting the hall.
Pkof. N. P. Kinslet, Past Post Commander
of Major W. B. Mays Post No. 220, of Franklin,
Venango county, will be a candidate at Erie for
delegate to tbe National Encampment Com
rade Kinsley is now principal of tbe city schools
of Franklin. He graduated at Allegheny Col
lege, Meadville, after the close of the war; has
read law but never practiced. He Is one of the
active Grand Army men of the Northwest
COUBADE J. A. REED, M. D.. of George H.
Thomas Post No. 84, Lancaster, Pa., will be a
candidate at tbe Erie Encampment for Medical
Director. Dr. Reed was Surgeon of the One
Hundred and Fifty-fifth P. V and Surgeon in
Chief of the Second brigade. First division.
Fifth corps. He was a prisoner for a short
time, baying been capturedat Cbancellorsville.
May3,1863. A committee of George H. Thomas
Post of which Congressman-elect Mariott
Brostus is chairman, has issued a strong circu
lar in behalf of Dr. Reed.
TheSH AKESPEAR1AH REVIVAL
Cleopatra and Lady Macbeth Mrs.
Langtry and Mrs. Potter.
It Is a queer coincidence that our most beau
tiful actresses should have conduced to pro
duce two of Shakespeare's plays at tbe same
time. It is not however, at all strange that
these lovely creatures should hava agreed upon
another Bubject, as proven by the following
letters:
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