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IN THE SOCIAL HW1M.
THE PBOPER THING.
White Shoes No Longer Worn 'WIthETen.
inc Drcs Etiquette ol Wedding Recep
tions R. S. V. P. No Longer Used on In
Tltatloni No Regular Wny of Announc
lns nn Engagement. .
The author of "DonU" this week answers
a camber of questions from persons who
wish to know what is the proper thing to do
in embarrasing positions in which they oc-'
casionally find themselves placed while
mingling in the gay and giddy whirl of
society.
L Will yon kindly tell me If white shoes
should Be worn with a light dress at an evening
party? 2. What gloves should be worn with a
.Black costume;
1. White shoes are not now worn at all. The
most fashionable shoes for evening wear are
ties or gaiters of onze leather. 2. Tan colored
gloves ate generally worn with a black cos
tume. VTEDDUfO BECErXIOKS.
I attended a wedding reception, and upon en
tering was presented to the bride for the first
time. Alter the most formal greetings I passed
on through the room to an adjoining apart
ment: as there were many guests and the hos
tess much occupied, there seemed no opportu
nity to again speak with her. Should I have
made an attempt to have done so, and was it
right to go off without taking leave, or should
she have made an effort to come to me J
Lillie.
Yon should have found opportunity to take
leave of your hostess. It is not incumbent
upon the bride to seek out her guests; she
should remain in one place.
Is it proper for the gentleman or the lady to
use the fan at the opera ? Header.
The fan is for the lady. A gentleman might
relieve a lady of her fan for a few moments,
especially if she is fatigued, but the fan in the
lady's hand, if rightly handled, is graceful, ele
gant, and forms part of her costume.
B. S. V. T.
Should E, S. V. P. be Inserted on notes of in
vitation 7
It is now thought to be in better taste to omit
this request, for the reason that it may be sup
posed equivalent to a hint that the recipient
does not know what is proper to be done. All
Invitations should be responded to, and hence
R. S. V. P. is considered unnecessary.
ANNOUNCING AH ENGAGEJINT.
L How should a young lady announce to her
friends that she Is to be married, when the
marriage will be witnessed by cone but the
family? Is there no way but to call and an
nounce the fact T 2. Isthelincn of a trousseau
expected to go to a laundress before it is worn?
Is it not much better to have it pressed so that
the lace will not have to be starched and spoil
its beauty? Ignoramus.
L There is no regular form of announcing an
engagement of marriage. Sometimes it is in
trusted to a friend, who takes occasion to make
It known, or a dinner party may be given, either
by the family of the bride-elect or that of the
groom, the friends of each being present, and
the host at the close of the entertainment an
nounces the fact. 2. The linen of a trousseau
hould generally be laundried, but where there
s much ace it may be pressed if the owner
prefers.
Please tell me if it is proper for a ladv. in
speaking of her husband, to use his title. "The
President, the Jndge or the General, or simply
speak of him as Mr. Jones or Smith?
It is-customary for wives to refer to their
husbands by their titles, but is in better taste
to add the name. Instead of '-The Colonel said
to and so," say "Colonel Smith said, etc"
THE rSE OP SEALING -WAX.
1. Please inform me if it is still in good form
to use sealing war In social correspondence. 2.
Would like instruction with reference to sta
tionery to be used.
1. It may not be fashionable to use wax for
sealing letters, but under no circumstance
conld it be bad form. Wax gives a letter an
elegance and distinction that makes it always
appropriate. What can be more inelegant
than the custom of sealing letters by mucilage
moistened with the lips? A Frenchman once
challenged an Englishman for sending him a
letter sealed with a wafer on the ground that
no gentleman should send another bis saliva.
2. Note paper should be unruled, white, with
out ornamentation and with envelopes to
match. Note paper folded once and inserted
in a square envelope is considered the most
elegant.
L At a luncheon where bouillon is served,
should you drink it out of the cup or sip it with
a spoon? 2. In sending a present to a young
lady who is to be married the same day the
present is sent, which would be preferable on
a card, "With best wishes," or "With congratu
lations and best wishes? A Reader.
1. Should be drank out of the cups. Z
"With best wishes" only, and not with con
gratulations. Congratulations can only be
properly addressed to the groom.
When persons who have been in mourning
desire to re-enter society what course should
they pursne. Louis D.
They must leave cards at their friendsandac
quaintances, as an intimation that they will
now receive visitors ana make calls. In cases
where cards of inquiry have been received
during their seclusion, cards should be sent
with the words "Thanks for kind inquiries."
ESQ. OB MB. ON LETTERS.
2. Which is the proper way to address a let
tertoa gentleman? "Air. Y.Z.Jacks," orY.
Z. Jacks, Eq." 2. Should a note to a person
living in the 6ame town as writer be sent by
mail or messenger? Coula it properly be left
by the writei? 3. When a note is left by writer,
or sent by messenger, should one write on it
one of the following phrases: Addressed.
Present, In Haste, En Ville. En Campagne?
4. If a friend take it what is the proper
phrase? "Kindness of Bearer." "Courtesy of a
Friend." or must you name the friend? fi. In
their own family should a father and mother
precede their children to table, and if a dinner,
lunch, supper, etc, is given, should the host
and hostess advance In the dining room first,
or vice versa,the hostess first and the host last?
State clearly which is correct. If the bead of
the house is a widow, what shonld be her posi-tlon,-and
if she has a brother living with her or
a grown up son, also state particulars?
DANTS.
L In this country usage is not uniform. In
England "Esq." must always be added to the
same of the person addressed. If ce Is a gentle
man. This rule is adopted by many persons
here, but others disregard it. Punctilious peo
ple generally act upon it, and tradesmen also
recognize it in addressing their customers, as a
patron might deem it impertinent to be ad
dressed otherwise 2. A letter for a person
living in the same town can be sent by mail or
messenger or delivered in person. 3. Of what
advantage are any of these phrases? Use
neither. 4. Upon the envelope of a letter sent
by a friend write "Politeness of Mr. ,"
whatever the name may be. 5. In the family it
is natural for the elder members to take pre
cedence of the younger. At a dinner party the
host offers his left arm to .the oldest or most
distinguished lady present, other guests then
follow, the hostess coming last upon the arm of
the gentleman she has asked to take her in.
But if the dinner is given in honor of some
gentleman it is proper for the hostess
to go first upon the arm of this
gentleman, the host coming last. If the head
of the house is a widow then, of course,
che is the head of the house and her position
is not different from that of a married woman.
It may be, however, the bouse is not hers, "but
the Inheritance of ber son, and in this case her
position is solely by the consent of the rightful
heir. Everything depends upon circumstances.
In England, for Instance, the son becomes the
head of the house, and the widow gives plaoe
at once to the son's wife, if he has one, or re
mains solely by tho consent of the new owner.
THE WEDDDtO DRESS OS" A 'WIBO'W.
What is the marriage costume of a widow?
0, F. B,
A widow's wedding dress differs from that
of other brides only in her wearing neither veil
nor orange blossoms.
Does a widow put upon her visiting cards her
husband's Christian name? Losing F.
No, a widqjv is not supposed to require visit
ing cards under V year after her husband's
demise, and then she' nses her own Christian
came This is the strict rule, but many widows
insist upon retaining their husband's Christian
name, partly as a means of identification and
partly in reverence and affection for the name.
Should a package containg a gift be opened
in the presence of the giver, if other than an
intimate friend?
There is no reason why it should not, as
otherwise it would look like Indifference.
In enteriug a reception room at a reception
or party should the lady appear on the arm of
her escort? Wattie Sheridan.
The time was in American society when the
escort always gave his arm to the lady and con
ducted her to the hostess, out now not only is
this entirely out of fashion, but is looked upon
as ridiculous.
In passing an acquaintance on the street,
going in the same direction as oneself, is it
courtesy to turn and greet him or her?
Certainly. It would be very rude to pass a
person nnder the circumstances described with
out saluting him; it may be. even questioned
whether a person can pass another in this way
without some exhibition of rudeness, even if
the salute is given; but no doubt it is often
necessary. Lord Chesterfield laid down some
rigid rules for the promenade, declaring that a
man sound in limbs should never pass a lame
man, as doing so reflected on his manners.
A call is made by a lady on a bride. Is it suf
ficient that sbo leave her own and husband's
cards, or is it necessary for her simply to leave
her own and her husband to call ?
Yes. If two'cards are left the husband need
not call.
TVEAKING DIAMONDS.
Is it proper for a lady to wear diamonds when
traveling? B.B. C.
It is extremely bad taste for a lady to wear
diamonds when traveling, or. many diamonds at
any time, except for evening dress.
THE ATTTHOB Or "DON'T."
THE EANDALL'S BECEPTIOX
Arrangement Blade for on Elaborate
Banquet nnd Ball.
The coming Bandall CInb reception and ban
quet, set for Tuesday evening, the 23d Instant,
promises to be the social event of the Easter
week festivities. As asocial as well as a political
organization the Randalls keep well to the front,
and anything they undertake may be safely
counted on to be a success beforehand. In the
present case, the preparations exceed anything
ever attempted by the club, and they have had
some pretty big affairs.
The entire accommodations of New Turner
Hall nd the gymnasium building adjoining
have been engaged. The latter building will
be used on this occasion as a banquet hall, and
is capable of seating over 300 at one time Ken
nedy and his attaches will have charge of the
banquet, and the menu will be of the best.
Tourgce and his orchestra will occupy the
stage in the dancing ball. The Haydn Quar
tet will render a programme of their choicest
vocal selections at intervals during the even
ing. Elliot will have charge of the decora
tions, to which the club will add their own
flags and banners. Suitable music will be fur
nished for the banquet halt,
Full dress will be in order, but only obliga
tory on the very large floor committee. The
usual white satin badges of the club and but
toniere will be worn by the members.
The Committee of Arrangements have been
untiring in their efforts to make the occasion
one of thorough enjoyment to all who may be
present. It is the intention to have the ban
quet hall opened Immediately after the grand
march, which will take place about 10"6' clock.
It will remain open until all are cared for. A
great many of the older members and friends
of the club express their Intention of being
present, and a representative assembly may be
looked for.
The following are the committees: J. Pressly
Fleming, President; Committee of Arrange
ments, H. T. Morris, Chairman, Alex. Will
iams, vice Chairman; Reception Committee,
Frank C. Osborne, Chairman, Charles B. Car
roll, Vice Chairman; Entertainment Commit
tee, Frank J. Welxel. Chairman, Herman
Handel, Vice Chairman: Floor Committee, S.
F. Foley, Chairman, George Hopper, Vice
Chairman.
Social Events.
The Con Juan Club gives a cotillon on Mon
day evening.
The J. O. Wyxn&n Club will hold a select re
ception on Thursday evening at Union Rink,
Allegheny.
Invitations of a pretty design announce the
next reception of the "Ricardo Social," Thurs
day evening, April 25, at Prof. Christy's parlors
on Penn avenue
Laotto will give au evening party Wednes
day, April 24, at Northside Turner Hall, East
street. The committee is Messrs. D. Lecky, W.
W. St. Clair, T. Kleinschmidt, J. J. McDonald
and U. Effineer.
On Tuesday evening an entertainment was
given at the Fifth U. P. Church, corner Wash
ington and Webster avenues, by the Hartha
Mission Band. The programme consisted of
recitations, dialogues, songs and instrumental
music by the Arlington Troubadours, Messrs.
Weaver, Altenberger and Mr. W. H. Barnes.
It was largely attended and a success in every
way.
A small party of friends were entertained
handsomely on last Thursday evening at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Badger,
corner Chestnut and Locust streets. Among
those present were Misses Ida Harlon. May
Smith, Margaret Davis, Annie Fritchara,
Barnes, Patterson, Kent and Mrs. William
Askin; Messrs. Boyce, Berlin, Leonard, Ger
heim. Mr. and Mrs. James McVicker, of Hoboken,
Pa celebrated their golden anniversary on
Thursday, the 18th. Five sons, two daughters
and 17 grandchildren, besides many friends,
were present. Many appropriate presents were
received. Supper was served at 7 P. jr., after
which the young folks danced to the music of
Hetzel's Band, while the older ones talked of
days gone by.
The Twenty-fifth Ward Debating Bociety
held a largely attended meeting last Wednes
day evening at the residence of John and
George Henry. The question discussed,
"Which is the Most Precious Animal Living?"
aroused much interest. Next Friday evening
the society will visit and entertain the Knights
of the Golden Eagle Lodge A special pro
gramme has been arranged.
One of the pleasant events of last week was
a luncheon given Saturday afternoon from 3 to
7 by Miss. Laura Idlewood Josenbaus, of Re
becca street, Allegheny. Those present were
Misses Ettie and Clara Weihl, Maggie Young,
Lydia Cochran, May Glesencamp, Ltlhe Camp
bell and others. The afternoon was agreeably
spent with the usual parlor games, Interspersed
with vocal and instrumental music, dancing,
and rambling on Monument Hill.
A pleasant surprise party was held at the res
idence of Mr. James Pettlgrew.Norton avenue,
Alt. Washington, Saturday, April 6, in honor of
his wife's 51th birthday. Amonz the guests
were 11 of their own family, five of whom are
married, with their families, numbering 25 in
all, also Mr. T. Elliott, of Ohio. After supper
Mrs. Pcttigrew was presented by the family
with a handsome gold watch and chain, a pair
of gold rimmed spectacles and several other
articles. The evening was spent with vocal and
instrumental music
At the reception given to Dr. CE. Felton,
the new pastor of Christ M. E. Church, on
Monday evening last in the lecture room of the
church, about 00 were present. Music was
furnished by Toerge Tropical plants in abund
ance were among the decorations. Miss Laura
Jones and Mr. Grant Hubley received with the
pastor and his wife The committee who suc
cessfully managed the affair consisted of Mr
Durbin Horce Miss Lou Hubley, Miss Laura
Jones and Miss Sarah McCuIlougn; Messrs.
Durbin Home, Harry Morgan, William Tread
way, Spencer, Hubley, Mahan, McCutcheon
and Davore.
Weddings of the Week.
Mr. T. A. McNary and Miss Emma Thomp
son were married last Thursday evening at the
residence of the bride's parents in Allegheny,
and left on a late train for a Western.tour.
On their return they will take up their resi
dence on Wilson avenue, Allegheny.
Pittsbnrsers nnd Their Friends.
Mrs. M. Berk, of St. Louis, Is on a visit to her
brother, Mr. K. Solomon.
On Mondav Miss Hattie Cummings Palmer,
of Brighton Place, left to accept a position as
teacher in the New Sheffield Academy.
Miss Mary Peyton, of Penn avenue. East
End, has returned borne from St. Xavier's
Academy to spend the Easter vacation.
Miss Edith A. Atkinson, of Sandusky street,
Allegheny, left last night to join hersister at
Augusta, Ga, for an extended' Southern tour.
Mrs. T.D. Casey will spend Easter with hen
sons James and Edmund, who are attending
THE
Mount St. Mary's College, Emmlttsburg, sear
Baltimore, ild.
Sewlckley Society Notes.
Mr. James Murdoch hat returned to Cascate,
Colorado.
Miss McCleery left yesterday to visitrelatives
In Masslllon,0hlo.
Miss Jennie Baldwin, of Rochester, N. Y., is
Visiting friends in the Valley.
Miss Birdie Moore, ot Allegheny, is visiting
her sister Mrs. Watson Woods.
Mrs. Frederick Burrows spent a few days
last Veek with relatives in Erie, Pa.
Mrs. John White is visiting her parents Mr.
and Mrs. French, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Mrs. William Adair had a short visit last
week from her brother, Mr, W. R. Mackintosh.
ofElizabeth,'N.J. -
Mrs. Kate Warden and family expect to take
possession of their elegant new home at
Quaker Valley station this week.
Mrs. S. F, Shannon and little son Hugh, left
early in the week to join the doctor in Denver,
Colorado, where they expect to reside perman
ently. Miss McVey, assisted by Miss Blair, Miss
Lily Kevin, Miss Maud Ogden and Miss Lare,
ave a very enjoyable i o'clock coffee last Fri
ay in honor of the Princeton Glee Club.
The fourth entertainment this season of the
Sewlckley Valley Club will be given Tuesday,
April 30, instead of the 25th, as at first In
tended. "A Widow Hunt" is the selection for
this occasion, and will be given with the same
cast as given In Tbs Dispatch a few weeks
ago.
The cantata of "Ruth" will be given in
Choral Hall next Thursday evening, April 25,
for the benefit of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Among those to take part are Mrs. J.
Sham McDonald, Mrs. John Roe, Mrs. C. P.
Miles, Mrs. Kate Devore, Mr. W. W. Whitesell
and Mr. R. J. Cunningham. The chorus of 60
voices is' under the direction of Mr. John A.
RosensteeL
After the very enjoyable concert riven by
the Princeton Glee Club in Choral Hall last
Friday evening a reception was given in honor
of them, under the patronage of Mrs. L. H.
Williams, Mrs. George Clapp, Mrs. Harry
Irwin,Mrs.-Henry Davis and Mrs. Alex. Nevin.
Among the guests were a number from tho
two cities. The Gernert & Gnenther Orchestra
furnished tho music for dancing.
Sewlckley lost one of its popular young ladies
last Thursday evening In the marrlago of Miss
Elizabeth, dgughter of Mr. Joseph Fleming, to
Mr. John B. Warden, of St Augustine, Fla.,
formerly of this Place The ceremony, per
formed by Dr. W. O. Campbell, took place at 6
o'clock at the bride's home, only the relatives
and immediate friends being present. The
bri.de. attired in a simple dress of white tulle,
looked as chaste and beautiful as the lilies of
the valley sbo carried. The house was taste
fully decorated with Easter flowers, La France
roses and smilax. The Gernert-Guenther or
chestra, concealed behind a screen of tropical
plants, crave pleaslntr selections all eveninr.
LAftera delicious supper, the young couple left.
amm ine congratulations ana gooa wisnes OI
the guests, for a short trip to some of the East
ern cities, after which they go to their new
home in St. Augustine, Fla.
KATIOSAlJ GUARD K0TES.
Special Orders No. 11 from the Adjutant
General's office honorably discharges Lieuten
ant Charles O. Matten, of the Fourth Regi
ment, and Lieutenant William A. Wilcox, of
the Thirteenth.
QUABTEBMASXEK PATTEBSOif, of the Four
teenth Regiment, and Quartermaster Brown,
of the Eighteenth, leave for New York City
to-morrow to settle on quarters for their re
spective organizations.
As appropriation of $15,000 has been made to
repair and place in condition the famous old
range at Creedmoor. It is in charge of the Na
tional Rifle Association, and a series of big
matches are arranged for next fall.
LrEtnESAXT Lowbt, of the Eighteenth
Regiment, is rapidly recovering from his attack
of pneumonia, after several weeks' severe ill
ness. Captain R. W. A. Simmons, of the same
regiment, is still in a critical condition.
Lieutenant Brown and a number of mem
bers of the Fourteenth Regiment opened their
range at Salt Works, during the week, by In
dulging in a friendly little shoot. The regular
season for rifle practice commences May L
The First Regiment, after adopting numer
ous resolutions and indulging in considerable
talk, have concluded to go to New York just
the same as their humble comrades in other
commands decided to do several weeks ago. A
food lively kick counts sometimes, but it went
or naught in their case
LIEUTENANT BOBBIN SMITH, Or "Plain"
Smith, as he is better known, formerly In
spector of Rifle Practice of the Tenth Regi
ment, has severed his connection with the
Guard and retired to private life Colonel
Hawkins has appointed H. F. Burt, of Scot
dale, as Inspector of Rifle Practice and Sena
tor Bobbins, of the State Legislature, as
Quartermaster. Several other changes have
also been made in the staff of the Tenth since
the re-election ot Colonel Hawkins.
The inspection of the Eighteenth Regiment
has been set for the week after next, much to
the joy of the company commanders. Major
Patterson, Brigade Inspector, received a tele
gram from Adjutant General Hastings yester
day statingthat Lieutenant Bean, of the United
States army, would arrive in the city this week
and would be present at all the company in
spections of the Fourteenth Regiment. While
quite a young officer he is said to have a record
as a tactician, and will assist Major Patterson
in passing judgment on the boys.
During the past week the Eighteenth Regi
ment secured a range for rifle practice at High
bridge station on the Castle Shannon Railroad.
The grounds are elegantly adapted naturally
for shooting purposes, and, although within a
few steps of the station, are walled in by hills
on three sides in such a manner as to be abso
lutely safe. Targets for practice at 100, 200,
500 and 600 yards will be placed in position dur
ing the next week, and by the time the season
opens the Eighteenth may rest assured of hav
ing one of the finest rifle ranges in the State.
Neither of the local regiments have defin
itely decided on the exact date of their depart
ure for New York City, An effort will be made
by both of them to leave Saturday night next,
in order to give the men as much time as pos
sible to see the sights in the metropolis. From
present indications there will be at least 50,000
militiamen in the big parade next Tuesday
week This fact is certainly most significant
as it shows that, if necessary, an army of al
most 100,000 well armed and well drilled soldiers
could be placed in any of our seaports on the
Atlantic coast at a day's notice.
Captain W. E. Thompson, of Company I,
Fourteenth Regiment, issues the following
orderf'The members of this company will
assemble at the Central armory, Pittsburg,
Saturday, April 27, at 4:30 p. M., fully equipped
in heavy marching order .for inspection by
Brigade Inspector Major Frank Patterson.
The Elizabeth detachment will assemble at
their armory, at Elizabeth, the same day at 3
P. M., fully equipped in heavy marching order
to take the 330 train for Pittsburg for inspec
tion. The company will proceed to New York
the same evening to attend the Centennial
Celebration of Inauguration of Washington.
All equipments must be in best of order, and
men will carry one day's cooked rations."
.Colojtei. P. D. Pebchment yesterday is
sued the following order relative to the spring
inspection ot the Fourteenth Regiment: "The
semi-annual inspection of the several compan
ies of the regiment will be held by the Brigade
Inspector, assisted by an officer of the (J. S.
Army, as follows: Co. F, Armory, East Liberty,
Tuesday, April 23, t 8 P. M.; Cos. A and B,
Grand. Drum Corps Central Armory, Wednes
day. April 24. at 8 P. M.; Co. E, Armorv, Alle
gheny. Thursday. April 25, at 8 p. M.; Co. K,
Mansfield Armory, Friday, April 26, at 8 P.M.:
Cos. C and X, Central Armory, Saturday, April
27, at 8 P. M. Company commanders will pre
sent their comt.anies for inspection equipped
in heavy marching order at the above mentioned
times and places. Book, papers, etc. must be
presented for inspection at the same time."
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PITTSBURG klSPATOH,
NEWB OF THE DRAMA.
Bijou- theAteb
The Hanlons
Gbaxd opera Housb..
Keliar
HiMI8 THBAtin..
The Main Line
AOADEirr or mosio.,
Leavitt's Polly Co.
Casino Museum-.. ..
Curiosities, etc.
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
It is pleasant to be'able to say that Mr, A. J.
Shedden, of the Bijou management, is appar
ently on the mend, although he is still confined
to the Allegheny Hospital. His spirits and
general health are better, and it is thought that
his recovery will proceed more rapidly now
than any one dared to hope a week ago. His,
friends are not yet permitted to see him.
...
It will be observed that the Hanlons are once
more at home at the Bijou Theater. The old
difficulty, which involved a law suit, has been
satisfactorily smoothed over.
Lydia Thompson has not played to enormous
business at the Bijou during the past week, hut
she has the satisfaction of knowing that'her
burlesque troupe would have drawn much
larger, audiences at any other season of the
year.
If Miss Lydia Thompson is going to play an
other season or two in this country, as her man
ager informs me she intends doing, it would be
just as well for her to cut some of the essen
tially British vulgarity out of her burlesque.
It is not possible to say that American audi
ences otjject to vulgarity of any sort, but thev
certainly do not appreciate the vulgarity which
is altogether foreign in color. The low comedy
of "Penelope" abounds in gags tbat-are only
intelligible to the cockney. But anyhow the
libretto of a British burlesque is always Its
weakest part. Strings of cheap and elderly
puns and the thinnest of nonsense make up
the lines of "Penelope"
But the dancing of Miss Thompson's company
is unusually good of its kind; cjren Lydia her
self contriving to throw in a good deal of grace
and novelty into her efforts in this line
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If Leon J. Long were not so efficient a Clerk
of the Criminal Court, one would wish that he
had turned to the stage professionally. In the
"Fall of Atlanta" this week his impersonation
of the old colored clown tickled the audience
at the Opera House Immensely.
Mr. Keliar, and not, as the Opera House pro
grammes announced on last Monday night, Mr.
Hermann,' will exhibit his magic skill this
week.
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Young Mrs. Blaine's career as an actress is
now well along into the photographic stage.
The thrilling announcement is also made that
Clinton Stuart is adapting a French play for
her, bnt the name of the play is not revealed.
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When Mr. Crane was here with his partner,
Stuart Robson, in "The Henrietta," a great
deal of curiosity was manifested as to his
plans, but he would not reveal them. His
manager now informs me that the campaign is
settled, and Mr. Crane will not, as many thought
ho would, place his entire reliance on Fallttaff
in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "Henry
XV." He has long been desirous of shining as
an exponent of American humor, as depicted
by an American author, in an American play,
with an American theme, and he firmly be
lieves that he has found his opportunity in a
play written expressly for him by Mr. David D.
Lloyd, author, of ''For Cocgress'l and "The
Woman Hater." -This play is in four acts, and
is a brisk comedy of life in Washington. A
leng-standing but meritorious claim plays a
considerable part in it. There are more
such claims pending before Congress
than is commonly supposed, especially
where the claimants are poor and lack
influential friends. Some of them have been
drawn out longer than tho famous chancery
suit of Jarndyce vs. Jamdyce, as described in
"Bleak House" The claim which will be
treated in the new comedy is an almost literal
transcript of one that was passed by Congress
a few years ago, after outlasting several gen
erations of claimants who died without get
ting justice. The piece has a considerable un
dercurrent of pathos and dramatic interest,
but it is for the most part straight comedy,
with a strong flavor of satire Almost every
phase of official life will be represented, and
there will be one character that is believed to
be entirely novel. " One of the timely episodes
will be a satirical representation of a contest
over a South American diplomatic appoint
ment. Mr. Crane's part will be that of a
young Senator, elected against his will from a
"booming" Western State The part is full of
character and humor.
Besides thls-play, Mr. Crane has secured an
other, with an American theme in a foreign
scene This is a four--act comedy, written
especially for him by Messrs. Brander Mat
thews and George H. Jessop, the authors of
"A Gold Mine" This play deals with the ad
ventures and misadventures of a middle-aged
American who goes to Europe with his sister,
his niece and the girl he is engaged to marry.
These tour are the only Americans in the play,
whi6h the authors describe as "A Cosmopoli
tan Comedy." The scene of the first act is laid
in Paris; tho other three take place In Switzer
land. For the first time the numerons inci
dents likely to occur during the usual Swiss
trip of an American party will be shown on the
stage. Mr. Crane believes that he has found
in the central figure of this play a character
exactly suited to his powers.
In addition to these comedies he will yet have
a third which he has secured'tbe American
rights to through Samuel French fc Son. It is a
highly farcical comedy called "The Balloon,"
which was first produced at the Strand The
ter, in London, by Charles Wyndham, and is
now running there and nightly pleasing
crowded houses. By this it will be seen that
Mr. Crane Intends providing his patrons with
as many novelties as possible. His season will
begin at the Chicago Opera House, September
IS, after which he will make a tour of the prin
cipal cities of the country until Monday, Janu
ary 20. 1890, when he will begin an extended en
gagement at the Star Theater, in New York.
The company to support Mr. Crane will be
fully competent, and judging by the names of
the artists already engaged it will be one of
the strongest in the country.
Hepburn Johns.
This Week's Attractions.
THE "Voyage En Suisse," which is given at
the Bijou this week, has been entirely remod
eled. The production formerly has been either
entirely or part pantomime; this season it is
a sparkling comedy, and a comedy of remarka
ble character, too. The business of the play
has also been completely changed. New tricks,
mystifying as any ever put on the stage, by the
hundreds, new-scenes by the score and other
oddities. The changing of the play has made
possible the Introduction of a number of pleas
ing specialties in the last act, which are said to
greatly enhance the ' production. Musical
members also form no small part of the general
enjoyment now; the run of the piece has not
been materially changed.. The Stage coach
which upsets and spills its passengers out with
neatness and dispatch; the Railroad car which,
when it explodes, gives them a greater shaking
up, and the hotel, where everybody Is made
the victim of the clown's pranks, but finally
happy, are still there, though there are some
new features in it alL The company used In
the presentation this season comes very highly
recommended and is said to be the best that has
ever voiced the roles of the piece Mr. Ed
Hanlon takes the part, as usual, of one of the
most model servants. There will be matinees
Wednesday and Saturday. This is probably
the last time the "Voyage En Bdisse will be
seen in Pittsburg. It certainly has been seen
here before, many.atime '
Kellak, who will bring necromancy of the
nineteenth century sort to the Opera House
this week, is entirely original in his work. Mr
Keliar shonld not be compared with Herrmann
because bis. tricks are mainly of a mechanical
sort and he does not resort at all to sleight of
band. The tricks are said to be wonderful,
and include several of the latest contrivances
known and require a carload of machinery.
The stage will be furnished with Mr. Kellars
own silk plush curtains. Besides the great
magician that remarkable body of musicians,
the Spanish students, will furnish a very choice
musical programme,, and the Steens will ex.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 21,
lilMt "heir haw system ot thought reading. As
Air. Keilur has not been here tor-some time" his
entertainment ought to prove highly attractive
"The Main Line," tho Now York Lyceum
Theater success, a comedy drama from the
pen of H. C. De Mills and Charles Barnard,
will be the attraction this week at Harris'
Theater. The piece is an idyl of the railroad,
a love romance, in which the most novel and
realistic scenery is introduced. It contains one
of the most thrilling situations known to the
modern stage, in which the heroine saves her
lover's life by a daring performance with a
Siding switch.
LeaVWT's Company in the latest English
success, "Monte Cristo, Jr.," is .the attraction
at the Academy of Music The extravaganza,
"La Mexlcana," will be a feature of each .per
formance It will give a burlesque imitation
of a Mexican bull- fight, besides Mexican
dances, etc. A great olio of specialties will en
hance the attractions of the programme, and
eight Vienna vocalists will render enjoyable
melody.
- FBor. Hublbubt's trained horses and dogs
will appear at the Grand Central Rink this
week. The coal black horse Crown Prince, is a
most wonderful animal, and the dogs include
two canine clowns and several gymnasts on
four legs.
Echoes of the Stnae.
Helen Dattvbat, In spite of her ball-playing
husband's protests, will appear on the stage
again next season. She is booking a company
now. ' v
The stuffed hide of Jumbo has just been
placed in position in Tufts College Museum,Bos
ton. The skeleton was sometime ago presented
to the Metropolitan Museum in this city.
Sidney Dbew and Burr W. Mcintosh will
play a game ot pool for the, championship of
the dramatic profession this week, the pro
ceeds to be devoted to the Actors' Fund.
Diqby Bell and his wife, Laura Joyce Bell,
have left the McCaull Opera Company. Mr.
Bell felt that the tall and athletic DeWolf
Hopper was overshadowing him unpleasantly.
A PRONOUNCED hit artistically and finan
ciallywas made by Mile Rhea in "The Case
Vidal" last week at Albaugh's Opera House,
Washington. Her audiences were largely com
posed of the haut ton of the national capital.
Cobtnne may not be much of an actress, but
her advertising agent is a James dandy. Here
is his last effort: On Saturday last H. R,
Jacobs signed a contract for the building of a
yacht to cost $30,000, which he will name Corinne
and present to that little star.
The marriage of Miss Fanny Davenport and
Mr. McDowell will take place during next
month in New York City. The ceremony will
be performed by the Rev. Dr. Houghton at the
Little Church Around the Corner, in the pres
ence of a few relatives and friends.
The CollseumRink, of Allegheny, has been
leased by the World's Museum Company, of
Columbus, and will be opened as a place of
amusement next fall. James Geary, formerly
ot the Casino Museum, is the company's mana
ger. Possession will be given July 15, after
which the building will be renovated prepara
tory to its opening as a curiosity hall.
Habby Edwabds left Mrs. Potter's com
pany last week, says the Mirror, when the reg
ular season's contracts of the company came to
an end. Mrs. Potter wished to re-engage Mr.
Edwards, but he was averse ta continuing on a
greatly reduced salary. There was a mighty
cut all around, by tho way. The season has not
been profitable tor Mrs. J, B. P.'s manager.
One of the peculiarities of the production ot
"Featherbrain" by Minnie Maddern at the
Madison Square Theater will consist of the
fact that no scene or piece of property will be
touched from the opening night of the comedy
until the end Of the run. This is made possible
at the Madison Square because of the double
stage, but it is the only time that it has been
done in this theater and probably in the world.
Miss Lewis, the emotional actress, begins
her New York season May 13. She knows all
about Oklahoma, which she visited years ago.
As a memento ot ber trip Miss Lewis carries a
pair of tame wolves lean, ugly, sneaking fel
lowswho slink behind her chair and watch the
visitor with a hungry green light in their eyes.
They have an aversion to poodle dogs and con
sider them joint prey, which makes it rather
embarrassing for Miss Lewis when she leads
them out to get a breathing spell.
The name ot Manager J. M. Hill's new spec
ulation is Gladys Bird, but she will be known
on the stage as Gladys Orme, She is a girl
of 15, who has not yet outgrown short dresses.
She is pretty and remarkably clever. For some
time past Gladys has been nnder thetuition of
a female elocutionist of this city, who has
taught her to read withont robbing her, as yet,
of her natural graceand charm. At an enter
tainment the other night In New York, Gladys
appeared in some scenes from- "Romeo and
Juliet," with FrederickPauldingas the lovesick
Montague. She showed rare aptitude and a
delicate Bensibility which delighted the specta
tors. The New York ilirror says: "The tempo,
rary disability of Mr, Booth, occasioned by too
liberal indulgence in tobacco, has called wide
spread attention to the evils as well as
the delights of smoking. From boyhood
Mr. Booth has been addicted to the
habit, which has grown upon him so
that bis health is seriously .jeopardized. For
many years he bad a partiality tor the soothing
pipe. At home or in his dressing room he was
seldom without it. His dresser used to keep a
meerschaum ready filled with his favorite
brand, "Fruits and Flowers," arfd waenener
the tragedian left the stage, if it was only for a
few moments, it was handed to him, and ho
would immediately begin to puff smoke like a
locomotive Then, for a short time, he took to
cigarettes, and there were few of his waking
hours passed without one of these slender cof
fin nails between his lips. Cigars have been
the solace of his recent years. By his own ad
mission he bad come, before his recent illness,
to consume a score of heavy perfectos daily."
'.The Red Signal." a melodrama by Otis
Skinner, of Daly's Theater, and his brother,
Charles M. Skinner, dramatic editor of the
Brooklyn Earfe, will have its premier on the
6th of May, in the Grand Opera House, Chica
go The scene is laid in Pittsburg and the
action is illustrative of the contest between
labor and capital, a strike in a rolling mill be
ing one of the Incidents, bnt the severity of
motive Is softened by a love story and light
ened by a comedy element. Several mechanical
effects such as those introduced in the inter
ior of tho mill, and a moonlight view 'of Pitts
burg with blue flamesipouring from furnace
chimneys are believed to be wholly original,
and have been protected by patent. It is nota
ble that a drama somewhat akin to this, in
that it is evolved from the strained relations
between capitalists and worklngmen, should
have been written by Sims and Pettit and pro
duced in England recently. The American
play, however, was not even suggested by the
English melodrama, and Is wholly dissimilar in
motive and treatment. It was written and
copyrighted months before even the name of
the Sims andPettit drama("MaSter and Man")
was published. Among the actors engaged for
the Chicago production are Messrs. Skinner,
Gilbert and Holland, of Daly's Company,
George Sprague and Helen Bancroft.
BOKS OF VETERANS.
Captain H. A Davis will inspect Camp 2,
S. V., of Allegheny, next Monday evening.
Davis CAMP. S. V., was inspected at the last
meeting by Past Captain Brosse, of Camp 2, of
Allegheny.
THE'members of the different camps of Sons
of Veterans iq this vicinity are agitating the
question of celebration of next Fourth of July
by a parade.
Brother Chaeles Elliot, Color Sergeant
of Davis Camp, Sons of Veterans, has about
recovered from a second attack of rheumatism,
from which he has been suffering for the past
four months.
All Camps of the Sons of Veterans partici
pating in the Washington Inauguration Cen
tennial in New York, on the 30th instwill be
nnder the mashalship of Commander William
A. Hyde, of Wolcott,N. Y.
The glad tidings come from Trinidad, CoL,
that Past Captain W. D, Thomas, of Davis
Camp, S. V., has almost recovered his shattered
health. From a photograph sent home to
friends he appears wearing the regulation Col
orado sombrero and looking as hearty as his
jolly partner who stands athis side
These will be a special meeting of Davis
Camp, Sons of Veterans, on next Wednesday
evening, in their hall, on Sixth avenue, for the
purpose of making final arrangements for the
reception on April 80. All members of the
camp will attend the reception in full uniform,
and all other members of the order who may
attend are requested to do likewise.
The full dress reception to be given at Cyclo
rama Hall, Allegheny, on thrSOth Inst., will be
a very select affair. The managers will try to
keep up the excellent reputation made by the
Ladiesr Aid Society at the Martha Washington
Tea Party. All the members of the ladiesr or
ganization have been invited and will add
greatly to the pleasure of the occasion.
Catarrh Cured.
A clergyman, after years ot suffering from
that loathsome disease, catarrh, vainly trying
every known remedy, at last found a recipe
which completely cured and saved him from
death. Any sufferer from this dreadful disease
sending self-addressed stamped envelope to
Prof. 3. A Lawrence, 88 Warren St, New York
City, will receive the recipe free of charge
1889.
MEN WHD. FDUBHT.
GROWTH OP THE U. V. L.
Handsome 'New Encampment HalU Com
mdo tho Only Rank In the G. A. R. Post
8S'a Dramatic Success Gossip of Post
and Camp.
The new halls ot Encampment Ko. I, at
No. 77 Sixth avenue, are about completed,
and will be thrown open to the public on the
evening of April 30. They are beyond
doubt among the handsomest in the State.
No. 1 is famished entirely in antique oak,
the carpets are the finest body brussels, and
the walls are handsomely frescoed. The win
dow curtains aro of French material and ara
entirely out of the usual order ot such decora
tions. In each panel of the walls will be life
sized portraits of Washington, Grant, Sheridan,
Meade, Thomas, Hancock, McClellan, Warren,
McPherson, Reynolds, Griffin, Farragut and
other illustrations of officers of the late war.
Hall No. 2, is fitted np with cherry furniture,
fine body brussels carpets and rugs cover the
floors. The walls are handsomely papered, and
in fact everything necessary has been provided.
The ante-rooms for both halls are large and'
beautifully furnished. Below the halls is the
library, intended especially for Encampment
No. L It is a very large room elaborately fur
nished. A fine library will be part of its f ur
nlshment, and as it will be kept open day and
night, the old veterans in this neighborhood
will find it a great convenience.
On the night of the 30th it is expected that
General Daniel Butterfleld, of New York,
Judges Collier, Slagle, Over and Harry White
will deliver addressee All old soldiers and
tbelrfriends will be invited.
At the last meeting of No. 1 four recruits
were mustered and 15 new applications re
ceived. The Introduction of the "Inquisitive
Veteran" by General Gallupe was a decided
success, and caused great amusement National
Commander Pearson drew first prize, while his
Adjutant General (Short) drew the last The
next production will be the "Army Mule," and
ludgine from some of the rehearsals, there will
be inn enough to gratify the greatest kicker in
the Legion.
Encampment No. 6, of Allegheny, Is moving
on with decided strides. Every meeting night
new recruits are mustered, and the comrades
are seriously thinking of erecting a new hal.'.
it is to be hoped that they may succeed, as
there is nothing like having every accommoda
tion. Mrs. Blair, wife of Quartermaster General
Frank L. Blair, has been very ill for some time.
If the prayers and wishes of his very many
friends will be of any avail, she will soon re
cover. Important amendments to the rules and reg
ulations, adopted at the Altoona National En
campment, have been promulgated for the in
formation of the different encampments. The
new countersign has also been given out
No Rank Among tho Veterans.
As is well known there Is no rank in the
Grand Army of the Repnblie Generals and
privates are unknown. All are comrades. The
war over all became plain American citizens
again. Therein wa3 manifested, more than in
any other manner, the strength of our republi
can institutions. In no other country could
there be an exemplification of true democracy
equal to that of recent occurrence when Major
General Franz Sigel tendered his resignation
as Pension Agent in New York, to Corporal
James Tanner. Commissioner of Pensions.
General Slgel has suffered in mind as well as
in purse by the wrong-doing of some under
him, bnt no taint attaches to his name. He
was appointed Pension Agent by Mr. Cleve
land four years ago. His administration has
given general satisfaction and was gratifying
to the old soldiers, many of whom were helped
by him out of his private means, although the
latter are limited.
An Artistlo Snccess.
Post 88 secured merited success in their pre
sentation of "The Fall of Atlanta," at the
Opera House the past week, and the local per
formers, all of whom tendered their services
gratuitously, acted their parts well and "faith
fully. Especial credit however, is due Major
James L. Graham and bis drill corps, known as
the -Girls' Home Guard of Post 215." Their
maneuvers and manual of arms were so perfect
as to elicit the hearty approval of the "old
bovs," who know from experience what is per
fection in drill.
G. A. R. Notes.
Another and another veteran going.
Thirty-six Grand Army posts In Philadel
phia. Twenty-nine Grand Army posts in Alle
gheny county.
MnAVATJKEE, with outstretched hand to the
veterans, has adopted the greeting "Shake."
The official roster of the Department of Wis
consin for 1889, shows 250 posts in a flourishing
condition.
General John M. Schotteld, command
ing the armies of the United States, will make
his first official Inspection next month.
Comrade Rev. L. McGuiRE.chaplaln Four
teenth Regiment N. G. P., will be the orator
on Memorial Day 4or Post 4, G. A R., Latrobe,
The ladies' circles, G. A. R, of Allegheny
county, are unusually active at this time.
They deserve encouragement in their food
work.
Captain Jack Ceawfobd, the famous
Government scout, has recently been appointed
tn a clerkship in the Pension Department at
Washington.
Mobe than one-half, it Is estimated, of those
who are in the van to reach the new promised
land of Oklahoma are Grand Army veterans.
They are irrepressible and will get there if
pluck is requisite
Combases at Butler are -forming a Union
Veteran Legion. They already have about 68
names enrolled. Captain Ayers has charge of
the list Any veteran who enlisted prior to
1863 and served two years is eligible
From present indications Memorial Day will
be more generally observed this year than for
a number of years. This is especially true of
the eastern part ot Pennsylvania, where nearly
every Post has decided upon some special fea
tures. Post 3, of this city. Is making special efforts
to add to its membership, which will have the
desired effect judging by the past history ot
that live post A full attendance of the com
rades is earnestly desired at the regular meeting
to-morrow nicht.
Rev. J. W. Plannett, lately pastor of the
Baptist Church at Hillsville, P.-U, has accepted
a call from another church near Philadelphia.
Recently Mr. Plannett was a resident of Pitts
burg and was one of the earnest comrades of
that sterling pqst 157.
The Pioneer Corps of the Eighteenth Regi
ment, N. G. P., which created such a turore
in Washington during the inauguration, Is
composed almost entirely of veterans of the
late war. This no doubt accounted for the fine
appearance of the corps.
GENERAL KlLBURN KNOX will SUCCeed
General Jacob Sharp as Governor-of the Na
tional Soldiers' Home at Mtllwaukee,' Wis.
This Home will be one of the principal objects
of interest to those who may attend the next
National Encampment in August
Senator Rtjtan, of the Allegheny district
showed himself a true friend of the soldiers'
interests when he introduced a bill providing
for a special levy of one mill for the support of
indigent soldiers, their widows and orphans,
but the Senate refused to pass tho bill.
One by one the veterans of 1861-65 are an
swering the silent roll calk What a grand
army there is already in the great beyond, and
how rapidly its number is increasing. From
this time' on the death rate will increase until
the last one shall answer the final summons.
Sixty-nine thousand letters during a sin
gle weekl -That constituted Corporal Tanner's
mall recently during that time. The cost of
the stationery and clerical help necessary to
answer such a mass, If It should continue,
would soon remove all doubts about a reduc
tion of the Treasury surplus.
General James A Eexn, of the United
States Army, retired, formerly of Elizabeth,
Allegheny county, has applied to the War De
partment for leave to have his famllv burled at
Cave Hill National Cemetery, near Louisville,
Ky. His request to be buried there himself has
been granted by the department
CHIEF MCSTERINQ OrPICEH RSES is Work
ing-Uke a Trojan in seconding the desires
Department Commander Stewart that this
State shall Incrftase its membership, and thus
hold the lead as the banner department In the
National Encampment The comrades are all
interested and good work is being done
The comrades who will attend the next na
tional encampment at Milwaukee, will be gen
erously entertained, but thev must not expect
that enterprising city to furnish them with
night cape However, a special committee has
been appointed, and will be on constant duty,
to pilot those who may desire such an article to
where it will always be on tap. At "Best's,"
for Instance
The appointment of General James A Sex
ton, Past Department Commander of Illinois,
as Postmaster ot Chicago, is a merited recog
nition ota gallant wonnded'soldlerv He takes
the Dlaije. of General Walter C. Newberry, who
was appointed by Mr. Cleveland less than a
year ago. It was understood at the time that
General Newberry's acceptance was only tem
porary, whatever tho result of the election.
The next regular (quarterly) meeting of the
Pennsylvania Commandery, Loyal Legion, wll
be held in the Union League building, Philadel
phia, on Wednesday evening. May L A num
ber of the companions resident in Pittsburg
and vicinity will go in a party. Officers are to
be etected, and there Is an unusually large
number ot applicants for membership to De
voted on. Among the latter there are about 15
from this locality.
"The Board of Commissioners on Gettysburg
Monuments" has Issued a circular setting forth
that the monuments erected on that battle
field under authority of the Commonwealth
will be dedicated on the 21st and 22d days of
May next, to be known as Pennsylvania Day.
The co-operation of every veteran in the Com
monwealth is solicited by the Commissioners
in order that the occasion be one of credit to
this State.
A feature of the National Encampment to
be held in Milwaukee in August will be the re
union of regiments and batteries. Already
Colonel O. K. Pier, the Secretary of the Com
mittee of Arrangements, has received requests
from over 400 different organizations for places
to hold their reunions. Of these there are only
14 from Pennsylvania, while 91 are from Ohio.
Other organizations intending to hold meetings
should notify Colonel Pier as soon as possible.
When Bhamokln was selected as tho place
for the meeting of the next Department En
campment, some doubts were expressed as to
the adequacy of the hotel accommodations. A
committee of the comrades there have given
assurance that all who may attend will be well
cared for In every respect The building in
which the sessions of the encampment will be
held its owned by Lincoln Post No. 140, the
wealthiest Post of the Grand Army in Pennsyl
vania and perhaps in the country.
It is clearly evident now to those interested
that the National Encampment is not desired
here in 1890 by the business men of our locality.
But one business man answered the call of the
Mayors of the two cities to meet in Common
Council Chamber yesterday. Other cities only
seenre the honor by the hardest kind of contest
in the meetings of the National Encampment
and yet when the honor is almost tendered the
city, it is impossible to secure the interest ot
the business men in the undertaking.
Department Commander Thomas J.
Stewabt has sent out General Orders, No. 6,
of the series of 1889. Considerable attention is
given to the work of recruiting dnring the
present quarter. He has received gratifying
reports from all over the State, but he urges
renewed exertions on the part of each indi
vidual comrade. A little work and effort will
be necessary, he says, but he is hopeful the
comrades will not fail in contributing to keep
Pennsylvania at the head as "the Banner De
partment" Richabs C. Drum-, at present Adjutant
General of the army, will be eligible for retire
ment next month. It is understood he will re
turn to his native place, Greensburg, Pa.,
where, when a young man. December 16, 1S46.
he enlisted as a private in Company K, First
Pennsylvania Infantry, then organzing for ser
vice in Mexico. He'has been in the army con
tinuously since that time, during the past nine
years serving in his present position, with the
rank of Brigadier General. It is not generally
known that General Drum is not a graduate ot
West Point
Recrtjittng in the posts in Allegheny
county is quite lively at present, and the In
dications are this will continue for some time.
The offer of a comrade to present the post
showing the hiehest percentage of increase
during the second quarter of the year, over
the first quarter, with a flag, has added to the
enthusiasm. The flag will be selected by As
sistant Adjutant General James McCormlck,
of the department, and by him sent direct to
the post showing the highest percentage of
gam, according to the official reports for the
quarter ending June 30. This increase to be
by muster, by transfer or from dropped or sus
pended comrades restored to good standing.
Tory will find at G. "W. Schmidt's the
oldest and the finest Pennsylvania pure rye
and Kentucky sour and sweet mash whiskies.
95 and 97 Filth avenue, city.
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Brothse Wamsze went to Cleveland lass
night t
Brother Howabd, of Chicago Lodge No.
4, was in the city last week.
Oscar SEELY.tbe- Aeolian warbler of Wheel
ing Lodge No.,23, was in the city last week.
Application- has been made for a lodge at
Asbnry Park. N.J. By all means give them a
lodge by the sea.
A. C. Mobeland, Grand Secretary of the
Elks, was entertained at Elk Hall, Grand
Rapids, Mich., last week.
Brother Lee is anxiously awaiting a re
port from Brother Bierman, Chairman of the
last Social Session. Committee.
Brothers McAllister and Wallace, of No.
11, were royally entertained by citizens of Mc
Keesport lant Tuesday evening.
Detroit Elks are contemplating building a
clubhouse on St Clair Flats for the benefit ot
the order in that city and at large
Brother Morris, of Pniladelphia Lodge
No. 2, and Morrico, of New York No. 1. were
playing at the Academy last week.
Brother Smith and Brother Oeorge Helnta
were made full members at the last communi
cation, and are both now wearing the horns.
The Secretary ot Pittsburg Lodge would
like all the secretaries to report at once who
the permanent chairmen and secretaries are ',.
Bbotheb Radcxifp, of Indianapolis Lodge -
No. 13, was at the Bijoli last week. This was
-his first appearance in Pittsburg since his trip -
abroad.
Brother Gotthold, of Baltimore Lodge
No. 7, was in the city all last week and will be
with U3 this week. He is managing Lea-ritt's
Opera troup.
Philadelphia Lodge No. 2 has recently
purchased a building on North Ninth street in
that city, which they propose to convert into
club and lodgerooms for use of the members
and visiting brethren. -
Indianapolis Lodge members have all
been photographed by Mercean A Powers, of
that city. Individually, for lodge-room decora
tion. The modesty of the members prevents
the outside world the pleasure ot a view even.
Brother Fenton, of Norfolk Lodge No.
38. was playing at Harris' Theater last week
with the Ada Gray Company. He was entor
tamed on Wednesday evening by members of
No. 1L. He says he will be here to attend the
reunion.
Brother Fbed Carroll, of No. 1L re
turned home Tuesday morning from his trip
around the world with the Chicago and All
America ball tourists. He is looking the pict
ure ot health and says he never felt better in
his lite He tells some very interesting stories
about his trip abroad.
Dayton Elks will hold their annual benefit
on the 29th, appearing as "The Merry Min
strels." On the night ot the 30th they will re
Seat the performance In 1U entirety at the -rational
Soldiers' Home. Thlg will be Day
ton's celebraton in commemoration of the cen
tennial inaguratlon of Washington as Presi
dent New Castle Lodge No. 69 benefitted Fri
day evening, April 12. Brother Wlnternitz. of
No. 69, made the opening address, which he
done in an" elegant manner. Brothers Beaty
and Horner, of No. 69; Williams, of No. 55. and
Scorer, of No. U, aided very materially to the
enjoyment and success of the benefit
One of the little things that speaks volumes
in favor of the Elks, occurred recently at a
social session of Indianapolis Lodge given in
honor of Frank Bancroft, Exalted Ruler of
the Bedford Lodge, at present manager of
affairs for the Indianapolis Baseball Club.
Dnring the evening one of the members of the
lodge appealed to tun members of the Order
who were present for a contribution to aid a
poor family in dire distress. His appeal waj
immediate seconded by a shower of half-dollars
that seemed to come from every section of
the room, which practically illustrated the
charitableness of this popular order. A well
filled hat of silver. In the mind of an Elk, is
better than smooth words to the distressed.
LOVERS repelled, husbands disgusted,
friends lost, who might have been retained
by the wise use of a little of Atkinson's re
fined perfumery.
Whence Comes tbe Name
Of Sozodont? It is derived from two Greek
words signifying "to preserve tbe teeth:" and it
deserves Its title, for there is no preparation
which will do this more rapidly, surely and.
pleasantly. Tbe consumption of Sozodont is
immense. wtsu
La PerlX hei, Fcmar are a high grade
Key West 'cigar, manufactured for those
smokers who can appreciate Havana tobscco
in its natural condition. Sold from $6 50 to
$12 per 100. G. W. Schmidt,
95 and 97 Fifth ave.
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