- 12 THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JANUARY-- 6, fir -A "v'VSi xf -V. -It What is home without a mother? some body has asked just for the sake of showing that he is smart eno'ugh to know what a motherless home is. Bat there is another sort of home that is not a home at alL It's a hybrid thing a domicile, a residence, a bouse or dwelling, but not a home. It may be a cousin to a palace or it may be one small room at the top of a tenement bonse, and it is talked of-by its owner or lessee as a home. You notice that it isn't the least bit sacred in his eyes or in those of anyone else. "Wby? Because the man's heart isn't there. He has so chains of love or dnty to bind him to it softly bnt most strongly. There's the secret. Home mar not have even four walls and a roof though it may be said they are con venient to have around may not represent 5100, or may bave cost 51,000,000, it is all the same if the heart of its owner or owners be there. What is home without a mother? An orphan asylum, perhaps. But what is home without a heart? Sitcplvnot a home at all. DOEOIHEA, Social Et cms. Ono of the enjoyable New Year's parties was given by the Misses Marland at their residence On Mt. Washington. About 25 jonng ladies and gentlemen from the city were present. An evening at home was given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwittcr at their residence, near Perrysville, on January 1. The guests were principally from Tarentum, the home of Mrs. Schwitters parents. Mrs. Emma T. Herron. of Herron's Hill, en tertained a number of her young friends with a dinner party on Thursday evening. When the feast had ended the evening was spent In dancing, playing games and having a good time in general. A very enjoyable party was given New Year's eve by Messrs. Fred Wilhelm and Elmer Evans. Amonc those present were: Misses Annie Bark lev. Hannah Hickev. .Morris. Chambers, Will- lams, Wilhelm. Hedrich, Evcrhart, Woods, Adler, and Messrs. Morris, Sankey, Peacock, Turner, Schell, McCrea, Finch and SchelL The Louge, which in plain English means merry fellows, hel J a pleasant reception in the "West End rink on last Friday evening. About CO couples were present and spent the evening in dancing. The Royals furnished the m'nsic The managers ot the affair were Messrs. Harry Fox, Joe Bums and Ed Montgomery. Mr. ana Mrs. J. C. Miller, of Homestead, gave a delightful entertainment at their residenco on New Year's evening. Dancing and other amusements were indulged in until a late hour. Among thos e present w ere Misses Mary Miller, Maggie O'Donnell. Annie Cvphers, Nettie Rus eell, the Misses Kirbv, and Mr. John A. Collins, A. P. Cyphers, E. Q. Weisner.Frank Bcal, P. J. KcnoyandEF. Henry. Miss Mary AulL of Ititcr street. East End, assisted by her sisters, entertained her Sunday school class and a number of invited guests on Kew Year's eve. Among those present were the Misses King, Jcfferies. Hobon, Pent, Aull, Henderson. Brig;?. Carnahan, Taylor; Messrs. HepenstahL, Doak, Hobson. Pentz, Kehew, Jefferies, King, Hamilton, Bert Aull, Charlie Aull, James Aull and others. James Reed, a former resident of Allegheny, who is now connected with the Dakota Granite Company at Sioux Falls returned home for a short vacation. He was tenoereda reception by his friends at the ho.mo of Edward Engle man, No. 9 Robinson street, Allegheny, on It ew Year's Eve. Among those present were James J. Hays, James S. Scherry. John T. McAulley, Edward Powers and Charles B. Heed. One of the many enjoyable evenings of the past week was that Bpert at the home of tbe Misses Stewart, of Center avenue, Thurs day. Amone those present were: Misses Blanche Preston, Mattie Hays, Hose Erdner, Emma and Jennie Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hays, and the Messrs. W. Stewart, S.-Sellers. (1. Dalzell, L. Patterson. 0. Taylor, P. Sheilas, F. Patterson and J, Dalzell. Tbe Misses McCain were agreeably surprised on New Year's Eve by a number of their friends. The evening was spent in euchre and dancing. Among those present were Misses Emily Rotbe, Ona Hossack, Marv Hare, Annie Brant, Emma Ditmore, Florence Forster, Anna and Sadie McCain; Messrs. F. Kapp, Fred and Tom Wallace, F. McConnel, Gilland, Chilson. Barver, Stewart, Harper, Hare, McClelland and John McCain.' A pleasant surprise party was held at the home of the Misses Carrie and Edna Mayer sohn, on Monday evening. Those present were Misses Aggie Oallaher. Lottie and Laura Ax- tbelm, Ldhe McCoy, Mollie Rebly. Allie Neely. Mamie Carson, May Campbell, Kose Prager; Messrs. Fred Bennett, Jacob and Fred Lan dauch, Clifford, Deihl Henry Sudebuehl, Fred Keblv, Carl Wagner, Frank Campbell, Harry Breitwiesey and J. Parker. .Tuesday evening a very pleasant gathering took place to celebrate the wedding anniver sary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Heideger at their residence, Mt. Lackie, Wood's Run. Among the guests piesent were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart man. Misses Tillie Grassle, Annie Woods, Liora Grassle. A. Harvev. Annie Grassle, Lot tie E. Heideger; Messrs. Theo. Hartman, Wm. Rock, Wm. Smith, John B. Stryker, John Fischer, Charles K. and George Heideger. An enjoyable evening reception was given at the home of Prof. T. P. Kirk, of Franklin street, on Tuesday. Music, euchre and dancing Were the features of the evening. About 25 couples were present, among whom were: Misses Cooper, the Misses, Erskines, Ryans, Kirk. Slatterys, Kullivan, Rourke, Crowleys. Freckers, Malady. Kennedv; Messrs. Ferree, Ersklne, Callahan, Fox, Ranccl, Slatterys. Freckers. Kirk. Sweeny, Sullivan, Dickson, MagilL Kelly, White and Lautr. An enjoyable donkey party was held at the residence of Miss Clara II iff, of the Southside, on New Year's eve. Among those present were: The Misses Julia Beech, Jennfa Atchison, Ida Donley, May McLean, Jennie Bradberry, Katie Saschbach, Estella Shlrely, Ellie Simpson and Mrs. Lanz, and the Messrs. George Coates, Will Atchinson. OUle Pnmbur, HarrvMurto, Enoch Holt and J. Lanz. The head prizes were won by Miss Beech and Mr. Coates, the boobies by Miss Bradberry and Mr. Murto. One of the most successful as well as most thoroughly enjoyable gatherings of the season vaS the progressive eucher party given at 910 Penn avenue, by Mrs. P. P. Zimmerman on last Wednesday evening. Amongthe many friends ol the hostess of the evening who were present were Misses Ida and Blanch Gribbon. Marks, Duffy, Fox, Pentz. Hollan, Lasher, Sprague, Marshall. McCready, Brnmmage, Mrs. Hollan, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Goodfcllow, Mr. and Mrs. cL Bxnttb, Messrs. Adams, Lang, Morrow, Btrauss, Converse. Weaver, VanDyde, Schnorr. Lawton, Bell, Mitchell,' Miller, Corbet, James and Luther Mendetihs.il. Miss Blrde Prescott gave a party at the resi dence of Mrs.M. Matthews, No. 26 Federal street, Allegheny, in honor of her friends. Miss Sadie Cresswell and Edith Cresswell, of New Castle. Among those present were: Miss Mary Miller, Miss Julia O'Brien, Miss Nellie Bissett, Miss Gertrude Beane. Miss Gustie Banes, Miss Annie Bennett, Miss MaryMc , Cafferty, Miss Mary Bissett, Miss Stella Pres cott; Master Stanley Tolloy, Master Charles Tolley, Master Willie Gilson, Master Henry Toiler, "Master Samuel Gilson, Master Charles Prescott, Master Joe McUelland, Master Charles Wolfendale, Master Joe McGlocker. The twenty-fifth anniversary of .the marriage of Cantaln James McEIroy, Twenty-second street, Southside, was celebrated at his resi dence Friday evening in a pleasant social way by his intimate friends. Tbe silver presents bestowed were costly and numerous, and went to show the high esteem in which tbe captain and his amiable wife are held. Among those gesent were Dr. John Mnrry and wife, of ochester; Major William Philips and family. East End; Messrs. W. J. Early and Josep'b Shannon, Southside; Messrs. Andrew Lacock and Jarvii Benn, of Allegheny: J. M. McKean and Mr. J.43. Oswald and famiiy, of Pittsburg. One of tbe most delightful affairs to com mence the new year with was the surprise party held at the residence of Dr. .George Scott, Verona. Among those present were: Misses Alice and Mary McGee, Mary ticbiffhauer, Katie Kemer. Mattie Giles. Mary Koser, Callie Bchlag, Ella Boyd. Emma Boyd, Miss Carson of Homestead; Maggie Wise, Jennie Salter, of Leechbnrg; Nan bclieidle,Lizzie Rlemensnider, Kmmi Patne. of Dresden. O.t Mrs. Pavne. Mr. nd Mrs. J. Wise: Messrs. John Llttelf. Joseoh I Scott, Joseph McCaffrey, W. J. White, Samuel J Ralston,-James Gaston, A. B. Crouch, Frank umpert, will uoyo, rage ncuee, u. Adams, Andrew Kunzelman, CharleB Kaln, Charles Schlag and A, Schetdle. A dramatic treat is promised the patrons ot the Cathedral fair next Tuesday evening, some of our best local talent have kindly volunteered their services for' the occasion, among Which prominently appear the names of P. W. L GI1 foyle, tbe well-known elocutionist; W. P. Clin ton in his Hebrew Impersonations; F. J. Kelley, the talented vocalist; T. J. McGonuell, Mis Drew. W. F.' Hanrahan, and others comprise the coterie of artists who will grace the event A gathering as rare as It was venerable took place last Thursday at the residence of Mrs, McFenderich, East Ohio street, Allegheny. The guests were the acquaintances of the host ess for almost half a century, and numbered 13 in all. When hers and their ages were com puted It was found that tbe entire party repre sented in tbe aggregate 90S years, or on an av erage of 70 years to each person present. Dur ing the dispatch of an elegant repast reminis cences of all these years were told, and a part ing gladdened by feelings of mutual esteem followed. Mrs. Fenderich will continue these meetings annually until there are none to meet, tave where all are equal aged and inseperable The guests Included: Mrs. Elizabeth Voegtlv, Mrs. riauerman, Mrs. Dr. Moye, Mrs. Schenck, Mrs. Zitterbartb, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Doerfling er, Mrs. Haueser, Mrs. AbeUMrs. Dr. Hoffman, Mrs. Rippey, Mrs. Schleiter and Mrs. Dr. Braun. On New Year's Day the Ladies' Aid Society of the Main Street M. E. Church, West End, Pittsburg, gave a dinner and supper, and in the evening a concert, in their new church for the benefit of the church. Both the afternoon and evening entertainments were well attend ed. The tables were in charge of the follow ing ladies: Mrs. Captain John A. Ward, Mrs. M. H. Appleton, Mrs. John Vaughan and daughters. Mrs. William Smith, Miss Annie M. Smith, Mrs. Mawhinneyand daughters,Mrs. Thomas Fording, Mrs. John weaver, jure. George Powelson and daughters, Miss Laura and Ida; Mrs. Bell and daughters. Miss Sadie ApDleton and Miss Cora Houghton, and others. Among those who kindly gave their assistance to make the entertainment enjoyable were: Misses Birdie Moore, Sadie Appleton, Edith Jack, Cornmiller, Carrie Powelson, Cora and Maude Turner, Vaughan, Louisa Edwards and Sadie Appleton; Master Harry Briggs, Mr. James Wood and Mr. Stewart Horner. The choir of the church rendered some very pretty muBic Wedding Bells. Cards are out for the wedding of Mr. Jesse H. Sanford and Miss Elizabeth J. Bnrgan, daughter of R. P. Bureau, of Mansfield, to take place on the 17th lnst. Personal Ousslp. Miss Maggie Burke, of the West End, left for a six months' visit to Ireland this week. Mr. H. G. Hayden, of Wood street, started East early this morning, to be gone for a fort night. Watt Foster left Wednesday night for Philadelphia, where he is attending medical college. Miss Anna Morgan, of Foxburg, Pa., has re turned home after spending the holidays with friends in Allegheny, William Gordon, chief clerk to James A Henderson & Co.. is rapidly recovering from an attack ot typhoid fever. Mrs. M. L. Jacobs, of Dayton.' 0., is home on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs. Cuas. Refc ensteln, 52 Fremont street, Allegheny. Miss Tillie Morgan, of St Petersburg, Clarion county, who has been visiting relatives on Mc Clure avenue, Allegheny, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Willis H. Smith, of Web ster avenue, have returned from Brockport, N. Y., where they spent New Year's with Mrs. Captain T. R. Stafford and mother. Miss Jessie M. FethebsTose. of Watson street, returned this week from an extended trip East. She was the guest of her cousin, Miss Mary Fetherstone, of Clinton, Mass., formerly of Allegheny City. Scwlckley Society. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Starr are home after a short stay in New York City. Miss Belle Ramsey left yesterday for Canton, 0., after a pleasant stay here with relatives. Miss Annie Warden entertained a nnmbcr of her young friends very pleasantly last Thurs day evening. Misses Lillle Campbell and Gertrude Amerine, of Wheeling, are the guests of the Misses Rice, of Beaver street. A number of Miss Annie Murdoch's friends welcomedln the New Year very pleasantly at her home last Monday evening. Miss Mary Adams, who has been the guest of Miss Irene -McVay for a short time, left early last week for her home In Warren, O. Mrs. Victor Strobel, of Philadelphia, left last Thursday for her home, after a short visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Harbangn. An event of much interest to Sewickley peo ple was the marriage of Miss Leila, daughter of Mr. Frank Semple, of this place, to Mr. Dale Bakeweii, or Riverside, Cal. The ceremony was performed at 6 o'clock last Tuesday even ipg, at the bride's home, by Rev. Henry J. Sharpe, of Philadelphia, uncle of the bride. Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Bakeweii left for their new home in Riverside, bearing with them the well wishes of their many friends. A very pleasant afternoon was spent at Mrs. Thomas L. Shield's last Wednesday, the occa sion being the first of a series of "at homes" to be given by Mrs. Shields Wednesday after noons in January. The first of tbe series of assemblies under the patronage of Mrs. L. H. Williams, Mrs. Georgo Clapp, Mrs. Harry Irwin, Mrs. William Snyder, Mrs. T. Shields, was given last Fridav evening at the beauti ful home of Mrs. L. H. Williams, Leetsdale, and thoroughly enjoyed by tho large number present. The departure of the old and tbe coming of the new year was most appropriately cele brated by a number of Sewickley's young peo ple with a leap year german, given by IB young ladies at the home of Miss Irene McVay. LeaD year dancing was indulged in until 10 o'clock, when refreshments were served by the young ladies. At II o'clock tbe german was called and gracefully led by Miss McVay, as sisted by Mr. R. P. Kevin, Jr. The favors were novel and pretty, and the prize figure had as favors a pretty silver bangle for the fortunate lady and a beautiful -white satin, hand-painted banner for the gentleman. HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS. AT a meeting of the Masonic fraternity in Homestead the other evening, steps were taken looking toward the erection of a four-story Masonic temple, containing lodge rooms and store rooms. A notice -was posted yesterday morning in the engine house at Hays Station, warning peo ple to be in their beds by 11 o'clock each even ing or they would be run in. It was signed White Caps," and illustrated with a skull and crossbones, and is causing some,comment. Better Than a Closing Sale Are the prices of Hugus & Hacke all the time. We have no antiquated or shop-worn foods, which of necessity must be sold at alf price, regardless of cost, etc., etc All our stock ii late fall importations, therefore what yoif purchase of us at our cleauing-up prices you bave the satisfaction of knowing are the latest and best in the market. In dress goods we have checked suitings at 12c per yard; at 25c, checked, striped and plain suitings; at 35c; a 42-inch striped suiting which is a positive bargain; at 50c, an assortment unsurpassed for variety and value; at 75c, 54-inch cloths and 44-inch check suitings all cut irom higher prices. All-wool Henriettas from 3734c per yard upward. A drap d'etc at $1 50, which lor incrly sold for 52 50 per yard. Combination robes at prices that most command a quick sale. Black goods, staple and fancy weaves, from best manufacturers, at bottom priees. Mohair siciliennes, the latest fabrics for a black costume, all qualities, from COo to $1 50 per yard. See our bargains this week; in odd lengths ot striped surahs, Indias, striped and fancy velvets, at 35c per yard. This lot inclndes many goods that formerly sold from 52 to $4 per yard none were less than $1 per yard. Something new a ribbon-striped Pongee silk, 24-inch, at 51 per yard. New novelties in black and white striped silk for skirts or combination. Costume plushes and velvets, all shades and prices. A special bargain in 22-inch pure silk Lyons vefveis at ?3 75, were for merly 55,per yard. Jackets, long and short wraps, Newmar kets, etc, at greatly reduced prices. For a bargain, see our 520 plush wrap, the best value ever offered. Although seal garments will be very much higher next .winter, ad hering to our established rule not to carry stock to another season, we bave put prices on our remaining garments that must close them out All lengths in seal jackets, 22, 21 and 26 inch, from 575 to $125 each. Plain seal wraps, were 5200, now 5100 and 5125 each. Lynx-trimmed seal wraps and man tles all reduced to close. Hugps & Hacke, Fifth avenue and Market street. arwTfiu Pittsburg, Pa. j . Bijou TmuTER "Held by the Enemy." GttAND OPERA House Booth and Barrett. Academy or Music mil's Folly Company. Caslno museum Curiosities, etc. Harms Theateb "Lights of the London." The above are tbe theatrical attractions for this week. . As an Instance of how small suggestions, trivial enough in themselves, sometimes influ ence the author whose keen judgment accepts them as indications of a change of public taste or thought, Mr. William Gillette, the dramat ist, tells of an incident which first turned his mind in the direction of an American drama, resulting in the production of the remarkably successful play, "Held by the Enemy." The author, some years ago, chanced to be visiting in Frederick, Mar land, on Decoration Day. The veterans of both the Federal and Coufed erate armies had made arrangements to strew flowers on the graves of their fallen comrades on the same day, tbe cemetery in which the Northern men's graves were, decorated being in jiaryiana, ana tnose oi tne soutnerners lust beyond the border line, in Virginia, With muffled drums and furled flags the ex-soldiers of the tno armies each marched from their own rendezvous to their special destinations, Gillette went to attend the cer emonies at the Union cemetery. As the salute was fired over the grave there came the sound ot firing from the Confederate cemetery. The orator of the occasion noted this fact and in his peroration suggested that it would bo a noble, humane and gracious act for the body of Union soldiers to march to the Confederate Cemetery and decorate the resting places of the dead of the "lost cause," many of whom, though they had been arrayed against them under a different .lag, had been dear neigh bors ana companions before the national strife Degan. inecrowa needed no persuasion, and at onc the march began. Word -was sent to the Confederate veterans of this purpose, and when the Union men arrived aud were received through an open column of Southern soldiers the scene was one of the most tender and touching that the young author had ever-witnessed. That noble act swept away all sectional feeling that had pre vailed and cemented all hearts in a common brotherhood under the dear old Stars and Stripes. This incident, Gillette says, convinced him that the time had come when the people of both the North and, the South would be willing and glad to receive a play founded on the Civil War, providing its plot should not be drawn by a hand influenced by sectional pre judice, and a few years later he produced "Held by the Enemy," which has been as en thusiastically welcomed in the South as in the North. This Week's Attraction. Those play patrons who have for so long a time been regretting that America has too few works of a distinctively native character, will find an opportunity to welcome one of the worthiest or our dramas to-morrow night, when William Gillette's celebrated war play, 'Held by the Enemy," will be presented. Jt is familiar to the amusement seekers of this city, but its theme and its stirring incidents will meet with no diminution of interest on that ac count, for the story is one that can be followed with keen enjoyment many times. Mr. Gillette has handled his subject with a careful hand, and never once can there be detected tbe ele ment of offensive prejudice, even though tbe treatment is bold and .spirited. Its recent production in New York on the occasion of the opening of Lester Wallack's Theater, under the management of A. M. Palmer, was a high compliment to the work, for In a season limited to Coquelin and Hading, Mary Anderson and other attractions under Mr. Abbey's control, it was awarded the place of honor in tbe list, leading all the others. Theauthor has not only provided a strong drama in "Held by the Enemy," but he is said to feel some pardonable pride in making a military play that is consis tent witn an tne technical tactics employed Dy his soldier actors. The War Department is said to have furnished him with authority for all the military matters he has em ployed, and before it was first pre sented to tho public was subjected to a very careful revision by General William T. Sherman and other officers of experience. It will be given here with all the New York scenery and by a company of admirable artists, the most of whom have been Identified with thB nam in which thevaooear from the time of the first performance of theplavin Jew York. The principals are Mr. James Ii Wilson as Colonel Prescott, Mr. C. W. Stokes as Major fitamburgT, William Haworth as Lieutenant Haynt, Mr. H. A Morey as Burgeon Fielding, Mr. Will Preston as Thomat Henry Bean, Miss Kate Denln Wilson as Miss Euphemia Mc Creary, Miss Esther Lyon as iJacAei JcCVeary, and Miss Minnie Dupree as Susan McCreary. A week after the conclusion of the run of "Held .by the Enemy," Gillette &Hayman'sbig "She" company will begin an engagement at the Bijou on January 11, with the complete scenery and chorus. The Grand Opera House will be honored with the presence of Messrs. Booth and Barrett this week. Of course th,a public of Pittsburg will be glad to see these great actors anywhere. They present the same repertoire as last year, with the addition of 'The Fool's Revenge" and "Yorick's Love,", which we think have not been played here by this company before. The repertoire is arranged as follows: Monday night, "Julius Caesar;" Tuesday night and Saturday matinee, "The Merchant of Venice;" Wednesday and Friday nights, "Utheilo;" Thursday, "Hamlet," and Saturday. Tbe Fool's Bevenge" and "Yorick's Love.' It is I, announced that the plays are. provided with scenery by the company, and ot course the costumes and the mise-en-scene generally will Show the judgment, harmony aud good taste of, Mr. Lawrence Barrett, Altogether, the great est actor America, or the world, perhaps, has to-day, Edwin Booth, will be seen to unusual advantage on this occasion. A gentleman naiAed John W. Coffee, who combines in himself the comfort of being a skeleton, with the elegant reputation of being a -dude, is the primary star at the Casino Museum this week. He is reported to be thinner and more captivating than ever. At the last town he played at he received -423 pro posals of marriage. He hopes to do even bet ter here. The gigantic' widow of the late giant Pat O'Brien will sit near Mr. Coffee. Captain Decker, the great Lillputian, and many others, including the Crescent City Com bination, will appear also. Rose Hill's English Folly Company is the name of a new and said to be very strong at traction which will be seen at the Academy of Music this week. It is said that there are more really pretty girls with Rose Hill than have been seen on the Academy stage this season. In the humorous line and specialties there are also some good artists. George R. Sims' clever and exciting drama, "The Lights of London," will be seen at Harris' Theater this week. It is in the' hands of a good company. Matinees on Monday, Wednes day, Friday and Saturday. Footliglit Flashes. , LocrsE Beaudet became a citizen of the United States last week. Louise Davenport Sheridan is on her way back from Australia, Nate SAiSBURT, with his family, sailed for Europe on Saturday last on the Ohio. William Gillette has gone to Hartford, where he is now at work on a new piece. George James and Henry Holland are en gaged for the production of "Antony and Cleopatra" by Mrs. Potter. A New York special says: It was stated this morning that Comedian John A. Mackey is still in retirement, but that he is not ill. Lizzie McCall says that hereafter she will be known professionally as Lizzie McCall-WaU and privately as Mrs. George Barry Wall. Harry Williams has obtained the rights to Elliott Barnes' "The Blue and the Gray" from Shook 4 Collier. He will put it on the road next season. London fogs prostrated E. D. Price, Manager for Richard Mansfield, with a severe rheumatic attack, and be was seriously ill for a fortnight, but is convalescent Marie Cabltle, tbe soubrette of Gibson & Ryan's Company, helped, at great personal risfc, to put oat a fire at the Grove Hotel at New Haven recently. Frrz Huyi Owsley, a young Southerner, is now playing the Confederate Spy in Gillette's Eastern "Held by theEnemy" Company, apart for which he is well suited and in which he is said to have made a hit. William Emerson, a son. of Billy Emerson, the minstrel, is fe pupil at St. Xavler College, Cincinnati. On Christinas night he played the comedy role in a drama given ,Xj the pupils with marked success. Mb. William Gillette has dramatized, with the author's permtsslon,one of Rider Hag-, gard's more recent stories, bnt it is not likely that it will be presented until bis play ot "She" shall have ceased to be an attraction. The L'Etolle Dramatlo, Society and others of th"e East End went to hear the'renowned silver tongued orator, Hon. Daniel Dougherty, on last Thursday evening. The society Is hard at work preparing for the entertainment on the 22d for Branch 84, C. M. B. A, Mb. Chabi.es FbOiim an announces that he has secured a New York theater for a long run of Bronson Howard's latest success, "Shenan doah," now playing at the Boston Museum. The piece Introduces incidents connected with Sheridan's famous ride- Mabqaket Mather has appealed fio m the decision of Justice Andrews holding that Man ager James M. Hill was entitled to an injunc tion restraining the actress from performing with her new manager. It will be some weeks before a final decision is reached. Mrs. Jennie KimbalL has chartered from the Chicago and Alton .Railroad Company a special train, consisting of baggage car, scene car, Pullman sleeper, parlor car and dining car for the exclusive use of her Corinne Bur lesque Company of 40 people, from Chicago to Kansas City, on the night of Sunday, the 13th Inst. The train will arrive at its destination on Monday, making tbe run of 453 miles in 15 nours. B. P. O. E. Notes. The Benefit Committee were busy distribut ing hangers yesterday. r Samuel H. Kino, late Secretary of Newark Lodge, was buried on the 16th. The hangers that are out announcing the eleventh annual benefit are unique. Tickets for the eleventh annual benefit of 'Pittsburg Lodge are selling very rapidly. Qeoboe Mobtou, of N. C. Wood's com pany, was made an Elk while in Wheeling last week. Ciullicothe Lodge No. 52 gave their second annual minstrel show last week and it was a corker. Bbotheb iRvrat, of Youngstown, and Brother Dcnavant, of New Castle, were at the theater Friday evening. Brother MoKeevek, of Chicago, who is in the city, received a beautiful souvenir from his lodge as a New Years gift. Boston Lodge prayed the Old Year out and the New Year In in true Elkish fashion, with a banquet and entertainment Bbotheb Hart, of Chicago No. 4, is in the city, making arrangements for a game of base ball between the All-Americas and Chlcagos. Brother Lewis Engle, of New York No. 1, sent to Brother Lew More, also of No. 1, who is now in the city, a New Year's gift which members of No. 11 enjoyed. BhothekM. Bvaellis, of No. 11, attended a social session of Elmlra Lodge' No. 62, and spoke very highly of it, Thislodge has some of the most prominent citizens as members. The new Elks Hall at Logansport, Ind., Is now complete. Besides the lodge room there are two ante-rooms, a property room, kitchen, ladies' reception rooms and a banquet halL The furnishings are elegant. The furniture is of antique oak and crushed plush. ANNUAL SCHOOL APPB0PEIATI0N. An Increase Rendered Necessary by the Growth of tho Schools. The Finance Committee met yesterday at the Central Board rooms, and made the gen eral estimate for the expenses of the schools of Pittsburg during the ensuing year. They are as follows: Ordinary expenses Central Board, -$8,119; High School, 5,870; Normal, 51,310; geueral expenses, $372,173, made up of SOCO for teachers' salaries, $2,750 for music, $5,000 for evening schools, janitor's dwelling 3,000, less estimated balance on hand February 1, 1SS9, of 3,500, which makes tbe total appro priation asked for ?3S4,80J. This is an increase of 817,604 over last year's appropriation, made necessary on account of additional teachers and a janitor's new build ing at tbe High School. The items for the Central Board expenses include those for offi cers, printing, etc. The additional expense of $3,000 for the janitor's dwelling is considered necessary, because the High School is- over crowded, and bis present domicile is to be used for additional rooms for the pupils. Educational Notes. There will be an open meeting of the Teachers' Academy on the third Saturday of this month. Miss Cabbie Cooper, of the First ward school, Allegheny, who resigned a short time ago, will start for tho West next weekto regain uer neaiio. Miss Bebecca Laikg was elected last week to the vacancy in the Sooth school, cSused by the resignation of Miss. Jenkins, who accepted a position in the. Grant. Buperdttendent Luckey on Friday re ceived word of his appointment by the State school at Harrisburg, as a member of the com mittee, whose dnty it is to visit tbe new State Normal School of' the Twelfth district, and to see that all the requirements m regard to the new institution bave been properly fulfilled. The yearly "doll reception" for the pupils of room No. 1, in charge of Miss Rosewell, at the O'Hara school came again last Friday to de light the hearts of the little folks. The chil dren brought there dolls with them, and prob ably 100 dolls of all sizes were brought to grace the occasion. Many visitors were present, and the pupils ot the upper rooms were allowed at amerent intervals to view tne aou snow." At the Ralston School last Friday the pupils of No. 1, taught by Miss Jennie Johnston, en joyed themselves hugely, for it was their "doll reception" day, It has been said that Santa Claushas been most liberal this year to the children of Pittsburg, in tbe size and richness of tbe dolls, and Friday's display attested to this fact Ths boys brought their picture books with them, and the afternoon was spant most happily between dolls, picture books and singing. At the annual meeting of the Teachers' Li brary yesterday afternoon the following of ficers were chosen for the ensuing year: Presi dent, Superintendent Luckey; Secretary, Miss M. E. Hare; Treasurer, W. A. Prondflt; Exec- J Mti.nPnmtnlftna Hflcreaa T T 2il.f.m IT 1 Coleman and J. Gosser. In order to increase the facilities of tbe library it was agreed to in crease the membership fee to SI SO. By the Treasurer's report the condition of the library is very flourishing. The total receipts for the year amounted to $773 53;. total expenditures, (oOi C2: cash on hand, S2RS 91. There are 463 names on tbe roster of the library for this year. The following are the names of the pupils who stand first in the highest rooms of the various ward schools: O'Hara,-Bertie Green; Birmingham, Eddie Dithridge; Morse, Ben Rcder; Humboldt, Sophia Frank; Moorhead, Mary Benscher; Riverside, Mamie Lutz; Minersville, Cam Belfore; Lawrence, Oliver Cramp; Knox, Edna Hirschj Howard, No. 1, Maggie McNally, No.2,'George Yagle; Oak land (Bellefield). E. a Kim, (Soho) James Mering; Allen, Horace Watson; Hancock, An nie Ryan; Peebles, Louisa Blessing; Bedford, Lyuia aimer; ou uiair, aiary opargo; Mt Washington, Lhlu Bea: Bnquesne, Arthur Aland; Grant Sophia Hoffner: Stevens, Min nie Ziegler; Washington, Nellie Blackford. A FIRM'S PROGRESS. Uosenbaum' Bis Trade Compels the Firm to Meke Improvements. Now that the holiday season is past and the rush and bustle has settled down into the expected January dullness, it might b; well to take a glan'ce over the field of trade. It is not necessary to Include every firm in the city in the observations, as Bosen banmisa model merchant The holiday trade of this firm seems almost phenomenal, yet when one considers- the low cash prices of their goods and the strict attention paid to the wants of customers, it becomes noth ing more than the result of such sound busi ness habits. The firm is now making preparations for extensive improvements in the storerooms on Market street and on Fifth avenue. Their increasing trade compels them to adopt these measures. The firm acknowledge that competition is keen and-that their rivals are men of judg ment and ability, but these talents are over come by their purchasing goods in large quantities in the East and paying cash tor them. The retail sales are then made n't the lowest possible rates. A large clearance sale is now in progress at Bosenbaum's. These goods must be sold in order to give them room to make the pro posed improvements and at the same time lay in a stock of spring goods. A large quantity of trimmings, white goods, gloves, etc., must be sold and the prices are so low there can be no question but the sale will indeed bring about a clearance. A New Yenr. With the new year try tbe new brand of flour Rosalia manufactured by Whitmyre & Co., Thirty-eighth street and Allegheny "Valley Bailroad, guaranteed to be the best flour in the market, -- - The above cut represents1 one of the youngest soldiers of the War of the Eebel lion now grown to manhood Comrade G. W. Dean, of Colonel J. B. Clark post, No. 162, of Allegheny City. When 14 years of age he enlisted in Company C, Third Begi ment, West Virginia Cavalry, on the 28th day of October, 1861. His service, like that of all cavalrymen, was of the exciting and never resting kind, and his regiment was kept constantly busy in West Virginia taking care of Mosby, Johnson and other rebel Generals ot dashing note. Young Dean was honorably discharged from the service on (he 8th day of April, 1863, near Mar tlnsburg, W. Va., on account of disability. At the close of the war ho settled in Alle gheny, where he has since resided. He Is act lvely interested in Grand Army work and is identified with several secret organizations. Last year he was Marshal of the Third division of the parade of tho Jr. O.-U. A. M. on Wash ington's birthday. Through the recommenda tion of Hon. Ormsby Phillips, 11 years ago, Comrade Dean was appointed an officer in the Western Penitentiary, where he is still em ployed, having filled satisfactorily almost every subordinate position In that institution. He is a member of the McClnre Avenue Presby terian Church, and has always taken a great interest in tbe betterment of the unfortunate. He will doubtless be promoted to the position of Assistant Superintendent of the Pennsylva nia Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Pa., a position lor which his experience and Christian character as a gentleman well quali fies him. The reformatory is a .State institution in tended for first offenders or those who have just started on theplown grade. The objects and aims of which are to take such offenders and teach them somo useful branch of business or trade and educate them. They will then be dismissed on "ticket of leave" and will be re quired to report to the Superintendent at least once a month. If they become good citizens they retain tbeir liberty, but if they return to their old sins they can be taken back to the reform atory without being tried the second time. Again if adversity overtakes them they will ha privileged to return to the reformatory as a place of refuge and thus be tireventcd from committing crime. If on the other hand such offenders should prove unruly, they will not be 'kept at the reformatory, but will be turned over to the penitentiary in tbe district from which they were sent to the institution. f The Lawrenceville Post. The Lawrenceville people are proud of the veterans constituting Post 41 and they never fail to manifest their appreciation when op portunity offers. Last Wednesday night the occasion of the nubile installation of the officers-elect for 18S9 was no exception, and the Post hall, corner of Forty-third and Butler streets, was filled early with the brains, beauty and fashion of Bayardstown. Past Commander A. J. Reed acted as Installing officer and acquitted himself creditably. The incoming officers were listed as follows: Commander, R. B. Elliott; Senior Vice, J. B. Ross; Junior Vice, Comrade Llmpertj Quar termaster. A. J. Harbaugh; Surgeon, Dr. Will iam Marquis: Chaplain, Charles Young; Officer of the Say, A. J. Reed; Officer of the Guard, Baniei Yates; Sergeant Major, G. W. Reed; uuartermaster sergeant, james Zollinger; in side Sentinel, Henry Qlunt; OutsideSentinel, Matthew Heyl. Comrade J. H. Nieth was honored with the appointment of Adjutant Tbe installation of the new officers of O. H. Rippey Circle No. 2L Ladies ot theG. AR,, followed the installation of the post officers, which in turn was succeeded by an entertain ment of merit The ladies had quietly pre pared a luncheon of substantials which was served to every one of the vast audience, which was as large as the hearts ot the good ladies In charge. General Logan's Body Removed. This fact is not generally known that tho body of General John A. Logan wason Wednesday, December SO, last, removed from the Hutchinson vault in tbe Rock Creek Cem etery, where it was placed two years ago, to the new Logan Chapel in the National Soldiers' Home Cemetery, Washington, D. C. Thero were present at the removal John A. Logan,Jr and his wife; Major and Mrs. William Tucker and their son Logan; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shepard and Miss Mary Bradv, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mallet; Mr. Hall, formerly secretary to General Logan, tho Rev. Dr. G.Bi. Corey, of New York City, and the seven artil lerymen who for nearly two years have kept constant watch over the bodv. The transfer was made without ceremony, and. as the little company were ready to leave the cemetery, John A. Logan, Jr., in a few words, thanked the guard for their watchfulness and faithful ness, and pinned on the breast of each a gold medallion bearing General Logan's head in bas relief upon one side, and upon the other an in scription hanging from a bar, bearing the word "Fidelity." Circle No. 11, Ladies G. A. R. Friday evening last the following officers elect of Colonel J. B.Clark Circle No. 11, La dles of the G. A. R., were installed by National President Mrs. Laura B. Sawyer, at their hall in Allegheny City: President, Mrs. Wheeler; Senior Vice President, Mrs. Campbell; Junior Vice President, Mrs.- KremDel; Chaplain, Mrs. Squires: Treasurer, Miss Clara Moos; Conductress, Miss Ella Dnpps: Guard, Mrs. Webber: Secretary. Mrs. Klugh. The retiring President, Mrs. Carrie V. Sherriir, was presented with a badge kby the circle. Mrs. Sawyer made tbe presenta tion speecn in toucmngiy seautuui language laudatory of the services of Mrs. Suerrifi. Mrs. Sherriff responded in her own peculiar happy manner. This circle enters this year's work under the most favorable circumstances. Grand Army Whisperings. The consolidated returns of the Department of Ohio show 43,013 comrades in good standing. The Naval Post of Philadelphia is now the proud possessor of a piano, rich in tone and elegant in finisb. THE Annual Encampment of the Deparment of Minnesota will be held at St. Paul on Janu ary 23, 21 and 25. A comrade who attracts attention by the force and fitness of his utterances will become an idolized leader. The house that General Lee used as head Quarters during the battle of Gettysburg was recentlysold for $740. The Eleventh Annual Encampment of the Department of Michigan will be he'd at Bay City, March 13, 14 and 15. The officers-elect for the current year of Duquesne Post No. 250, will be installed next Tuesday night with closed doors. The Eighth Encampment of the Department of Missouri will be held at Sedaila. on Wednes day and Thursday, March 12 and 13. The incoming officers of Post 3 will be pub licly installed to-morrow night -Literary and musical entertainment in connection. The Twenty-second Annual Encampment of the Department of Maine will be held at Lewiston on Thursday and Friday, February 7 andS. J. B. Bubke, the ex-Commander of the De partment of the Potomac, G. A. R., will be ap pointed Chief of the Issue Division, Patent Office. The General Service Corps is prospering both in numbers and finances. It is composed of men who served in the branches of the regu lar service. Combase Db. H. T. Dcnbab, of Post No. 350, of Union, N. Y., will be a candidate for tbe position of Musical Director ot tbe Department of New York. GideoxS. STXLUfAx has been appointed Assistant Quartermaster General of the De partment of Rhode Island, vice James' H. Fairbrother, deceased. HoK. F. M. Dbew, of Lewistonr Hon. John Anderson, of Gray; and Samuel L. Miller, of Waldoboro, are mentioned as candidates for the'Departmentof Maine. Let us lend representative comrades to the Milwaukee Encampment; comrades who com mand in the highest sense tbe esteem and fra ternal feeling of fellow comrades. Dr. D. S. Blackburn, the retiring Adjutant of Post 41, one of tbe best adjutants who ever served a post, carries with him tbe best wishes of a letrion oiGrand Army men. The dinner served on New Year's by the Charles Sumner Circle No. 22-Ladles of the G. A. B, was liberally patronized, and the ladies were correspondingly happy and grateful. Colonel James F. Grimes, of Hilisboro Bridge, and Colonel Thomas CoggswaU, ot Oil manton, are mentioned as candidates for Com mander of the Department of New Hampshire. Barsacks are now being built at the New York State Soldiers and Sailors' Home for the accommodation of 400 more old veterans. They will bo ready for occupancy about the 15th Inst The Department Encampment of New York will bo held at Blnghamton, commencing Wednesday. February20. Arrangements have been made with the railway companies for ona fare for tbe round trip. Es6ampMENT No. 1, Union Veteran Legion, have leased ' tbe Fronslnn Hall, Sixth avenue, and will take possession April L It is the in tention to make it tbe grandest hall for society meetings in Western Pennsylvania. Governor Hill, of New York, has ap pointed George B. McClellan, Jr., son of the commander on his staff with the rank ot Col onel. I oung McClellan is a Wall street re porter for the New York Herald. The public installation services of Post lit, at the Palace Rink next Tuesday evening, will be the event of the East End. Colonel Chill W. Hazard and Major Joseph F, Denniston will be at their best which is saying much. The AnnualnEcampment of the Department of New Hampshire will be held at Concord on Monday and Tuesday, February 11 and 12. The Commander in Chief, Warner, will be present on ono oi the days of the encampment . "Never be afraid of criticism or ridicule; always remember that opposition and calumny are often the brightest tribute that vice and folly can pay to virtue and wisdom." Comrade Jt. B. Hayes, ex-JPresident of the United Slates. The installation services as conducted by Installing Officer H. H. BengoughatPost200 Friday evening, were far above the average. There was a large attendance of visiting com rades, and the members of 2C6 were delighted as well as instructed. The outgoing Commander of Post 157, Com rade X. 8. Rces, proved himself to bo one of the best executive officers and most intelligent Workers who ever graced a Commander's chair. The record of Post 157 for the last year is re markably praiseworthy. The comrades of Barbara Fieltche Post No. 11, of Greenpoint, L. I, distributed 1,193 pounds of poultry, 700 -pounds of flour ard 187 barrels of vegetables to the widows of veter ans, indigent comrades and to 360 poor families in their ward for Christmas dinners. IP the United States Government would ap propriate sufficient moneys to extend tbe build ings at the several National Soldiers' .Homes, the several hundred applicants now waiting for admission could be accommodated. This mat ter should bo promptly and carefully looked into. The comrades cf Timothy Ingraham Post. No. 121, of Hyde Park, Mass., met with a severe loss on Friday by the fire which destroyed tho Everett Block. The Post was holding a fair for the benefit of Its relief fund and lost many thousands of dollars In valuable pictnres. goods, army relics and Post property. The firo oc curred early in the morning and no one was in jured. The controversy having been settled who was tho.yonngest and oldest soldier to enlist during the war, the Department of 'Minnesota is said to be trying o find out who was the first oitizen irom that State and who was tbe first in the United States to enlistin 1S01. The timo could be better employed looking after the in terests of the order. Street Superixtendext Wallace, of Auburn, N. Yr, was recently convicted of mis demeanor, in having refused employment to a veteran soldier and his team on the streets, while he was employing men not veterans. This was the first conviction in that State under the law. The penalty is not to exceed $500 fine or one year imprisonment, or both. The charge had been made that General James Jordan, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who is known to many Pittsburgers, had refused to appoint veterans of the war on the Kings County Elevated Railroad. On Investigation the cnarge was found to be false aS many well known comrades looked into the matter and proved that the General had always favored and given preference to the old soldiers. THB NATIONAL GDAEa An Order Thnt Interests Companv Command. en Armory Notes. Below will be found an order of much im portance to company commanders. For several years after the riots of '77 it was the habit of regimental and company command ers all over the State to bave a supply of ammunition constantly on hand where it could be reached at a moment's notice. Of late, however, the vigilance in this line has relaxed to a certain extent, and a sudden call for tbe troops in many cases would have found the men useless for want of ball cart ridges. As the militia in a number of 8tate3 have been doing riot duty during the past few months, General Wiley proposes that the Sec ond Brigade shall not be caught napping. H'd'qr's 2.XD Brigade. Fraxkllv, Pa., Bee. 29, 1833. J Oeneral Orders No. 12. I. Regimental commanders not already sap piled, will Immediately make reqaldtion for an amount ofball cartridges equal to ten (10) rounds for each man in tbeir respective commands and Keep thesame constantly on hand as a reserve In some safe and convenient place secure from Are or tbett. This ammunition must not be lamed to the companies or used In rifle practice In any event and only in case or pressing emergency of actual service. You will reqnlre your company commanders that have not already done so, tore' tnln In po3sesslon-carefnlly stored and ready for Issue to the men a rurther reserve supply or at least ten rounds per man. This reserve must be made up out or ammunition now on hand or from that which may be first received. II. Commandant! of artillery and cavalry will mate requisition for a reasonable supply of am munition to be kept as Issued, only lu the man ner required ot regimental commanders. III. The Brigade Board will meet at the Monon gahela House in Pittsburg, 1'a.. on Friday, the lath day or Jaunsry, 1889, at 8 o'clock p. m. Com manding officers will direct that all persons elected, promoted or appointed to commissions In their respective commands that have not already been examined to appear belore the board for ex amination at the day, place and hour named. Those who are now or mar be elected before tha board convenes must be notified to appear, and a list of the names forwarded to Captain Jami-i li. ilaruock, Pittsburg, Fa., who is hereby detailed as Kecorder to the boaru, vice Major Joseph T. fcpeer. Eighteenth Infantry, resigned. Jiy order of . Ubiqadiee General Johjt a. Wiley. CHARLES illLLEB, A. A. O. Guard Notes. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rutledoe, who has been 111 for some time past, Is ouco more around among his friends. Several names have been suggested for the vacancy of assistant surgeon in the Eighteenth, but as yet no selection has been made. Special order No. SO, from Division Head quarters, discharges Lieutenant J. 8. Stack pole, Company G, FIf ih Regiment, by reason of resignation. Lieutenant William Asolocit, who had Councilmanlc aspirations in the Eighth ward, has decided the field was most too large tor mm, anu nas puiiea out oi tne race. The Second Brigade Examining Board meets at the Monongahela House Frida y even ing, January 13. Captain Murdock has been appointed recorder, vice Major Speer resigned. William Gilland. Quartermaster Ser geant of the Eighteenth, was discharged last week by reason of expiration of his term of enlistment. Ho will probably be succeeded by James Shannon, the present Sergeant-Major of the regiment. The Washington Infantry holds its regular monthly meeting next Tuesday night, January 8. Tbe boys are quite on the alert to find out who will be tbe non-coms for the coming year. Captain Shannon will announce his appoint ments that evening. Lieutenant William Hakvet, of Com pany v. Eighteenth Regiment, since he has taken charge, has made quite a number of changes among the non-coms. First Sergeant Dougherty has been reappointed, also several other oi the sergeants. Most of the local companies will commence tp drill with a vigor, now that the holidays are over, in preparation for the Washington trip. There are so many applicants for enlistment that some ot the companies could recruit a small battalion if they desired. Captain Murdoch; of the brigade staff. Is getting quite a monopoly on the election busi ness. In addition to holding the election in Battery B to-morrow night, he has been ordered to take charge of the election In. Company F, of the Fourteenth, next Saturday nlgbt, Jan uary 12. The Board of Control of the Fourteenth Regiment holds a meeting to-morrow evening for the purpose of discussing the prospective trip to Washington. As yet no definite quarters have been selected, bnt it Is probable they will Jdb allowed the use of one of the public build ings while there. General, Merhitt, of the regular army, suggests, as a preventative of so many deser tions, that enlisted men be branded or marked In some manner that would at once distinguish them. He certainly must have an elegant opinion of tbe average Soldier, if be thinks such a plan could be carried into effect. CoitPANT F, of the Southside, threw open the doors of their new armory, corner of Thir teenth street and Bingham, for tbe inspection" of visitors last Monday night. Quite a nice little spread was prepared, and everybody pres ent voted the new quarters as "beauties."! Amohg the guests preMnt were Malpr Haalttt. of thelirigadi staff, and Colonel Btmter, of the Tenth Regiment. The Third Regiment Is experiencing a little trouble at present, owing to the unfriendly feeling existing among certain of its officers. A few weeks ago the commission of Captain Francis Hognet, of Company H, expired, and Colonel Bonnarfor appointed Captain Ryan to take charge of the company. In addition to his own. Company G, thns practically compelling Captain Hognet to step out. llognet who is an old member of the Guard, and. well known in this city, promises to maJce things lively before ho quits. SECfiBT SOCIETIES. C. M. B. A. -Branch 38, of Lawrenceville, has increased in membership for the last year, 112 per cent Brother F. J. Brady, of No. U, received a New Year's gift in the shape of a bouncing baby daughter. On Thursday evening the officers of Branch 83, of Lawrenceville, and 48, of Hazelwood, for 1869, wore installed. , On Wednesday evening tha officers of Branch 43, of Allegheny, for 1S89, were Installed by the Grand Deputy. On last Wednesday evening the new Branch (No. 2) at the Cathedral was .installed by Dis trict Deputy P. W. Gallagher. The application for a charter in Sharpsburg has now 14 names to it. As soon as arrange ments can be made they will have a meeting. On Thursday evening tho officers of Branch 30. will be Installed at their hall, corner of Fifth avenue and Price streets, over the Mutual Bank. The Jaw as passed by the recent Supreme Counoil convention, held at Cleveland, was pro mulgated on January i, 1839, and is now the law of tbe association. The installation of the officers of Branch 45, of St. Augustine's parish, will take place next TVednesday evening. Members of sister branches are invited. Tbe amount of the beneflciary (52,000) on the death of James Noonan, of Branch 46, wno was killed on the B. & O., was paid to his widow 30 days after his death. She returns thanks to the members of the association for their sym patnycad for the promptness in which her claim was paid. The new officers of Branch 34 will be In Stalled next Wednesday evening. A full at tendance of the members Is requested. This branch is making great preparations for its annual entertainment, which comes off in Liberty Hall on February 22. Musical, literary and dramatlo attractions will constitute the programme. National Union. Park Council 85, held an election of officers lor 1889, and it resulted: President, J. W. Shuff: Vice President, E. 0. Bishop: Ex-Presi-dent, R. F. a Miller; Secretary. V. J. Holllster; Financial Secretary, D. D. Kelley; Treasurer, R. S. Donaldson; Speaker, J. B. Thoma; Chap lain. Thomas Saville; Sflrrflant at Arms V T. I Thompson; Usher, John Griffiths; Doorkeeper, jamea own; aieuicai .Examiner, a. i, a. Miller. Electric Council. 13S, National Union, have elected the following named officers for 1S83: President, R. R. Little; Vice President, James I. Mitchell; ex-President, F. -E. Reid; Secretary,- J. F. Hunt; Financial Secretary, W. C. George; Treasurer, A. C. Gray; Chaplain. Rob ert Johnston: Usher. Ijonls -Mentzpr. Jr Tlnor. keeper, Joseph Pardington; Trustees, Messrs. Bichardsbn.Hunt and Johnston: Medical Ex aminer, J. S. Walfers; Speaker, P. A. Peterson. At a large and enthusiastic meeting of Penn Council, No. 283, National Union of Al legheny, the following named officers wern in stalled to serve for the ensuing'year: Ex-President, A. C. Moeekel;President,H.W. Witters; Vice President, G. A. Moeckel; Speaker, G. C. Deverts; Chaplain. O. P. Moeckel: Recording Secretary, L. K. Wh.te; Financial Secretary, F. W. Moeckel, Jr.; Treasurer, L. H. Moeckel: Usher, Henry Weber; Sergeant-at-Arms, Ed ward Daeweritz; Doorkeeper, B. N. Deverts; Trustees, E." G. Roessler, 6. Faos, Georgo Weber. This council meets every first and third Friday of each month, at the German National Bang Hall, 209 Ohio street, and Is rapidly gaining favor. Jr. O. U. A. M. Eureka Council 83 will occupy Mystic Chain Hall Monday nights as soon as the hall is re fitted. Rev. C. V. Wilson will on Sunday evening, January 27, preach a sermon to the American Mechanics of the East End. The Americas and Eureka Councils will meet at the ball of Geueral Marion Council at 6:30 o'clock P. at, and proceed to tho M. E. Church in a body. Eureka Conncil. No. S3 elected the follow ing officers December 31: Jr. P. C, C. P. Clel and; C, Edward Gilson; V. C, A. D. Ralston; R. S., A S. Jones; A R. 8., D. L. Hite; T., Jo seph E. Jlorris: F, 8., F. B. Klemans; W., C. T. Coleman: C, W. Wagner; 1. 3 "W. J. Newman; u. o., ji. a. voieman; xrustees, a. . Jones, u. L. Hite, J. B. Gordon. -General Marion Council. No. 1W, elected the following officer December 31: Jr. P. C, E. W. Wairner; C, Robert J. Porter: V. C W. C. Grim; R. 8., D. R. McCredie; A. E. S., George E. Young; T.. A. J. Cyphers; F. S.. John A. Lonz; W., L ilcCnne: U, W. E. Blair; I. S., J. A. Smith; 0. 8., C. B. Wilkins; Trustees. George E. Young, B. F. Leech, W. C. Grim. Amerlcus Council No. 218 elected the fol lowing officers January 1, 1S89: Jr. P. O., F. H. Braddock; C, T. H. Tyson: V. C, W. L. Brad dock: E. S.. W. H. H. McCormick; A. R. S., D. G. Clark; T. J. A. Harbaugh; F. S., J. F. Yeaney; W., H.P. Harbaugh;C, J. S. Alex- anrlfir. l R .T V. r!amnt. on r u Beacom; Trustees, J. H. Harrison,' F. B. New ton, W. L, Braddock. Knights of the Golden Eagle. The following are the officers of Manches ter Castle, -No. 212, of Allegheny, for the en suing term of six months. They were installed Thursday evening: Past Chief, Edward Pogue; Noble Chief, Frank Cleveland; Vice Chief, W. B. Long; Hich Priest, John Anderson: Vener able Hermit, William Zeumer; Master of Records, J. W. Hawthorn; Clerk of Exchequer, Henry Ittel; Keeper of Exchequer, J. W. E. Schellman: Sir Herald, A. Rosenfelder: Worthy Bard. Charles Gachwlnt: Ensicn, James Dm mm; Esquire. W. S. Ros; First Guardsman, Henry Bauman; Second Guards man, George Schuman; Trustee, W. B. Long, 18 months; Representative to the Grand Castle, A. Rosenfelder. T.ndlea of tbe G. A. R. The installation of officers of Colonel Ells worth Circle, No. 42. Ladies of the G. A. R., took place last Friday evening. The officers installed arej President, Mrs. Cornelia B. Foulk; Senior Vice, Mrs. Elizabeth Shay; Junior Vice, Mrs. Sarah Wood; Secretarv, Mrs. Mary E. Campbell; Treasurer, Miss Maggie Bteller; Chaplain, -Mrs. Margaret Scott; Con ductress, Miss Julia Mnhlstein; Guard. Mis3 Mary Craven. An enjoyable feature of the evening was the presentation to the installing officer, Mrs-Lydia J. Smith, of Allegheny, of two pieces of silverware and a handsome gum doll. Refreshments were then served to the invited guests. Patriotic Order Sons of America; This popular patriotic order is still pro gressing, Thirty new camps have been char tered by the State camp of Pennsylvania since September 1, 1SS3. and-many more are forming. Pennsylvania now has 387 flourlshine camps in active operation, containing an aggreeate membership of 35,000. George K. Helms, Dis trict President of Allegheny county, will add another by Instituting Camp No. 3SS. to be located at tbe corner of Chestnut anil O'Hara streets, Walter's Hall, Allegheny. The insti tution there'wlll take place on Monday even ing, the 7th )nst All members of the order are cordially invited to he present. Sons of Veterans. The following named officers were Installed at the last meeting of Major J. F. Slagle Camp 119. Sons of Veterans, by Dan G. Broze, of Camp No. 2: Captain. Geortte B. Acker; First Lieutenant, Charles King; Second Lieutenant. Tim Minihan; Quartermaster. J. H. Brooks: First Sergeant, William Q. Whitlinger; Ser geant of the Guard, William Hanlon; Inside Gnard, William Marshall. The camp will have a'muster at their next meeting, January 18.and would like to have other camps attend, at their hall, corner of Thirtieth street and Penn avenue. Young Men's Catholic Clnb. Tho Young Men's Catholic Club, of the East End, is a great go. It held its first meet- LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S MUSLIN UNDERWEAR REMARKABLE VALUES-NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRICES! MIJSLlN-At4Sc . 63c, 75c, SSc, 90c, $1 to S3 75. CAMBRlC-In VaL Torchon and Medici Lac " Insertions, sleeves and neck trimmed to match, at SI 40, SI 69 to S3 7 CHEMISES. MTJSLtN-At 2Se, 33c, 4Se, 65c, 75c. 85c, 51 up to SI 73. CAMBRIC-Pointcd, square and V ' shapes, in Torchon, Val and Medici, Jl 25, Si 50 to li -. BBAWKRS. .r ,HP8N At25c,,4QA.i5c,S0c.65c,75ctoS125. MTJSLIN AND CAMBRIC-FIneTuck1.. .., , VJ'SLz?"r -- A.n;jL- COTTERS. . ' MUSLIN At 23c, 35c to finest. CAMBRIC-At Sac, 15c, 50c, 7Se and up, in V shape or square.' "UNDER MU9LTN-At 35c, BOc, 65, 75t to SI CAMBBIC-With. Torchon and Val Ruffles, $1 25, jfeV $2 and up. SKTKTS. MTJSLIN-c 65c, 75c, 85c, Jl to $3 6a BttroAL Sets at Poptjlab Prices. Chlldrtn'a'Mas. lin Drawers, sizes 1 and'i, 10c per pair; larger sizes lie up. AS-lnfants' Outfits a specialty. -A Q-- O A TVTIFIBEXjX, So SOjCsITS, ;, TIO FJESTJi AVENUE 710. laMtfrirau lac Dcambr 98 last. On Jaatarr X fety opened thslr room in ths Morsland blook,-wt a membership of 37; have received 10 more since. They will hold another business meet ing next Tuesday evening, when the constitu tion and by-laws will be presented; also new members will be elected. The object is social improvement and enjoyment. A. O. K. of M. C. The following are the officers for tha ensu ing term for Echo Castle, No. IS: Past Com mander, David Hoies; Commander, John H. Herpich: Vice Commander, Harry Watson; First Lieutenant, John L Dawson; Recording Scribe. Robert H. Barker; Financial Scribe, Arch Wood: Treasurer, George Buchan: Chief of Staff, William W. Peters; Insido Guard, James B. Davis; Outside Guard, John H. A. Erbe; Chaplain, Henry W. Vlehman, 8r.; Trustee, James B. Davis. O. U. F. At ft meeting of Valley Council, No. 168, Or der of United Friends, the following Friends were elected to the various offices for the year 1889: Chief Councilor, John Anderson; Vice Councilor. J. O. Leech; Recorder and Finan cier, P. C. C. James Billups; Treasurer. J. W. Jr Sykcs; Prelate, John Rhule; Marshal. John W. Seanor; Guardian, Samuel Ewing: Sentinel, Thomas Billups. PaBt Chief Councilor, A. M. Waugh; Medical Examiner, F. G. Gardner. Knights of Pythian. Oak Hill Lodge No. 348,Kinghts of Pythias, Braddock, bas elected the following officers Chancellor Commander, Theodore Davis; Vies Chancellor, Charles L. Shoop; Prelate. W. S. Husband; Ma3ter-at-Arms, Andrew Hagstrone: Inner Gnajd, Peter Ross; Onter, John J. Jones. Tho following named oulcers were installed for Fort Pitt Lodge. No. 170, last Friday even ing by Grand Inner Guard John J. Davis: Past Chancellor, Alfonza Griffiths; Chancellor Com mander, John Henry Herpich; Vice Chancellor, Joseph Jones; Prelate, Joseph Orchard; Master at Arms, David Williams; Inner Guard. Ed ward Jones; Outer Guard, Harry Watsonj Trustee, W.W.Peters. Ladles' Auxiliary to tho Sons of Veterans Ths Ladies' Auxiliary to ths Sons of Vet erans will hold a meeting on Friday next at their halL corner of Thirtieth street and Penn avenue. They will have six candidates to In itiate under their new ritual. All members of the G. A. R. and the S. of V. are cordially in vited to attend. BELLEYDE BREVITIES. Ed T. Miller, has been appointed inspector by the Bellevue Natural Gas Company. 'Ben A. Gwae has returned home from Cleveland, where he spent the holidays. Miss Virginia Bulgier is home from East Liverpool, where she was visiting friends. A Oarpestees' union is being formed here and all carpenters' membership is solicited. Mr. J. M. Huohes, the contractor of the West Bellevue public school, is in Cleveland. Miss Annie Dayi3, of Wheeling, a young lady favorably known In musio circles, has re turned home. Mrs. S. A. Whttten, who has been visiting friends at Bellaire and other points, returned home last Wednesday, Miss Lluie B. Hamilton b very ill and threatened with diphtheria. Dr. McElnney, of New Brighton, is attending her. Messrs. Patterson and Hamilton will open a street between their properties. Thbwill open up a tract of land very desirable for building purposes. A lamp exploded in the Government build ing at the dam Sunday evening, The timely arrival of several men at the timo resulted in extinguishing what might have been a serious fire. The Fort Wayne road should put on a couple of extra cars on the train due here at 1:42, as there is scarcely standing room soma days. An extra morning train would be of great advan taee to patrons of the road. A snooTlNO match was given here New Year's Day by some of our prominent young men. Charles Glassburner heads tha score, with Dr. E. S. Reynolds second. Walter Straw and John Truss a good third and fourth. One of the most interesting society events the past week was fbe fifth anniversary of tha marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Logan, last Tuesday evening. There were about 0 guests present, who enjoyed themselves play ing games, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Logan were the recipients of many handsome presents. LATIMER'S JACKET! WRAP! COATS, -AT- HjLF PRICE To make room for spring stuff and before we take stock, at T, S, QQ FEDERAL STREET, QO 30 ALLEGHENY. PA 3d jaS-su HONEY DEW! FOR CHAPPED HANDSLIPS AND FACE. Dries quickly: is not sticky nor greasy;makes rough skin soft, smooth and velvety, and does not smart the skin. N. B. HONEY DEW .makes face powder adhere to the skin and renders it In visible. . Bold by all druggists. Price 23 cents. Refuse all substitutes. OC27-C1C-SU Trade Mark. 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