SMEtSS,- r 5w. "isw : . '? ' ?-F ''r : .- THE. PMSBUB& JJOT'aL-'SlTOTXAj, . 3dA"; ?&. .lggff. . ?JN THE SOCIAL SWIM. &, 4 r 3 GOOD MANNERS. r Should a Lady Tnhe the Anns of Two Gen llemenf Wearing Diamond! Proper Occasions for Wearing a Prince Albert Coat. rWEITTES TOB THE DISPATCH;! The author of "Don't" this weeK comes to the rescue of many persons who wish to shine in society, but hare some doubts as to their brilliancy, and tells them the proper things to do in puzzling cases. Many ques tions are asked, and they are answered in a manner which makes the answers interesting to all. "Will you kindly answer the following ques tions: l. When accompanied In the even leg by two gentlemen,nelther of whom you un regard as de trof, is it proper to take the arms 01 both, or should you walk independently! 2. Also, what should you do if, when promenading in a ballroom, another gentleman should join you. especially if you are thor oughly tired of the gentleman you are with and wish to encourage the newcomer! Sboula Ton take both .their arms in this case? 3. 1e It proper to call on a prospective bride after her cards are out I know her quite well, and sbe will leave immediately after the wedding to reside in a distant State. Clydia. L Either take the arm of one gentleman only, or take the arm of neither. On no ac count take the arms of both. 2. A woman who takes the arms of two men at the same time ex poses herself to ridicule. In the dilemma de scribed you can walk by the side of the second gentleman without taking his arm, or you can disengage your arm from the first gentleman, and either stand conversing with both gentle men or promenade with both, without taking the arm of either. Very likely the first gentle man will find an excuse to leave you with the newcomer; If not there is opportunity for the exercise of a woman's ingenuity. Send him for a glass of water or to look for your fan, or to find an acquaintance, or something of the ikind. 3. Only intimate friends can properly call on a bride after her cards are out. "Will you kindly answer a question in regard to invitations! Two lady friends and myself are contemplating giving a card party to gether at my house, and we would like very much to have you give us a good form for the invitations. This was my Idea: tin. A. and Mrs. B. at home with Urs. C. 'Wednesday, April 24, s p. it. Cards. K.S.V. P. These are merely the words, which, of course, would be properly distributed upon a card or sheet of paper. The other ladies eay this would not be richt, as they are not at home, but axe entertalningwith me. Subsckibeb. The invitation "At Home" should come from -the lady of the house, but the other ladles' cards might be sent -witS the invitation. An ntertalnment given at any house must be as I umorto be given by the mistress "of thathouse: ;- partnership in these matters is scarcely ad- znissabie, out a lady may associate other ladies with her. THE ORACLE ANSWERS. Will the Sunday Oracle" please answer the following questions: 1. In a newspaper notice of marriage is it in good taste to have printed the former title of bride's father he having been "Honorable" for a number of Tears as this: "J ane, daughter of don. JJohn 'Smith!" 2. Is npt the engagement ring worn on the third finger of the left hand! I believe a late answer to similar 'questions assigned tho en gagement ring to the right hand, which X thought must be a misprint, 3. What is the average size of the fee given a clergyman for performing the marriage ceremony! I. It is often done, but it is of question able taste. "Honorable" Is a courtesy title solely, and hence cannot 'be claimed or em ' ployed by a person himself or by his family. 2. The engagement ring and the wedding xingareworn on the same finger, the third of the left hand. 3. Wedding fees vary ac cording to place and wealth of the groom; any where from 55 to $25 is the customary fee. What color gloves, if any, a gentleman should wear at his wedding, the cercmonr to take place at 12 o'clock in the day. the bride wear ing white silk and he grey trousers and Prince .Albert coat? If the groom wears gloves they should be of a light color but not white. WHEN TO WEAB A CIAWHAXXEB. Why Is it improper to wear a dress coat in the morning! C. B. The unknown powers that make social laws have decreed that the dress coat should be worn only at night, because it is thought more suitable for evening occasions than for day oc casions. But the role is wholly arbitrary. In France the dress coat is worn for all ceremoni ous gatherings, morning or evening. At a re cent formal breakfast in Kew York, the French 'Consul appeared in a dress suit,to the surprise of many persons who should have known that this Is the custom in France. The English rule la that a dress suit must be worn only in the .evening and American society has adopted this authority as bindmginstcasof the French. L .Mease inform me it it Is right for a gentle man having become acquainted with a lady at social gatherings, to ask privilege to call on her or to appoint a place of meeting, the desire be ing for the gentleman to get better acquainted? 8. Is it absolute necessity for a gentleman to remove his hat accosting a lady? 3. Is it nec essary for middle or lower class peoplo to fol low strict rules of etiquette! L A gentleman can always ask for the privi lege of calling upon a lady, but not appoint a place of meeting. 2. A gentleman should al ways remove his hat when accosting a lady. 3. Kules of etiquette are made for all classes. Of course certain social rules are inapplicable to 'persons not in society, but no man is too low in Tank to take off his hat to a lady, to bow to a gentleman, to give way to an elder, to regard the rights of others, to feel self-respect and how respect, to conduct himself with propriety .and decency. Lit a lady dressing in deep mourning re ceives a wedding invitation, should she send ,ber card together with Tier husband's to tho mother of the young lady going to pe married! 2. Is it necessary to have a mourning card ! . 1. Ehe sends her card with regrets, 2. It is ; customary to have mourning cards, but no one 'is under obligation to do so. CAJT WB W B MAM0M3S ! Will yon kindly answer the following ques tions: Is it proper for a young unmarried lady living in a small town, to wear diamonds at Hi".? 2. Are not Bhine stones, crystals and like stones, cut in imitation of diamonds, out of good taste? 8. Is it not permissible for a clerk to wear a small diamond in a ring while behind tbe counter! 1. No, it is not proper for young unmarried ladles living in small towns or in big towns to wear diamonds, according to the theory, of fas tidious circles. 2, They are in bad taste. 3. In the mind of the writer It is not in good taste for any person of the male sex to wear a dia mond ring behind or before a counter, but it must be admitted tnat a great many American reutlemen adorn themselves in this way, just as they wear showy watch chains and con spicuous scarf 8, but all displays of this kind are suggestiTe of the saloon and the ward poli tician. The only proper thing i or a gentleman r to wear on his finger is a seal ring. We do not . see that a man's position as a clerK changes his social right to wear a ring; in fact men ie- ilnd the counter commonly onfrdo in .smart- : ,neas an their masculine rivals. i . -Pleats settle a trifllnr oisnnte between!a i , friend and myself, and tell ns whether it is very generally tne custom for men tosuase Junds on being introduced at a reception or aju2crVUMKfcucnng. M Men usually shake hands on being intro duced, often when it would be in better taste l ot to do so. Americans are ..said to be greatly addicted to hand-shaklag, but, according to the writer's observation, they are not behind En glishmen in this particular. Inmanyoff;hand introductions, occurring on the street .pr in public places, shaking hands is uncalled for, but then in these cases the introduction has been unnecessary or rather foreed.- We Intro duce too much; we shake bands too much. Is It necessary to send up a card on calling at houses where one ts well acquainted and calls frequently! It seems to me that it is or ought to be sufficient to give tho name to tbe servant who answers the belL Where a person is a frequent visitor at a house, all that Is necessary .is for him to send up bis name by the servant. At private dances when quadrilles are on the programme is it usual to have the figures called or are the dancers supposed to know the forms and changes! Tbe dancers are supposed to know the forms and changes, and hence the figures are not'usu ally called. In making a call must I Inquire for all the ladles of the family, or only for the lady r par ticularly wish to see ! In making a formal call It is customary for a gentleman to ask to see all the ladles of the family, sending in or leaving bis card for each. TUB FBIXCB ALBERT. 1. On what particular occasions is It abso solutely required by strict etiquette that ft Prince Albert coat should bo worn ? .2. Is It proper to make an evening call in a cutaway coat ? L A Prince Albert coat or frock coat should bo worn upon all social occasions, such as after noon receptions, morning or alternoon wed dings, the promenade in short upon all occa sions that are ut all ceremonious in their char acter. 2. It is not in the best taste to wear cut away coat for an evening call. In the best cir cles many gentlemen put on 'a dress suit for dinner every day, and wear it wherever they go afterward. Others always put on a dress Suit if making call or going to any public place. Will you kindly answer the f ollowlne ques tions? L. A vonnir man has invited his fiancee. her sister anda cbaperoneto attend the com mencement exercises of a college. The ex ercises last for five days. Is he expected to pay their expenses, and if not. what is the correct thing to do? 2.1s there any book I can obtain giving the etiquette for a lidy in the refresh ment room at a ball or reception. How ate the gloves kept from being soiled? 3. How is asparagus eaten? 4. When a stranger calls on an invalid who is to be seen or to return the call, should a card be sent by the invaUdby post? Couktbt. L If we extend an Invitation to people to ac company ub anywhere wo'must foot the bills. There Is no help for this. 2. Almost any book of etiquette will probably give our correspond ent the information she desires, but we can as sure her that the etiquette of the refreshment room does not differ from that of other rooms; ehe may remove her gloves when taking re freshments, and thus preserve them from soil. S. Usually taken by tbo upper end of the stalk by the fingers and thus carried to the mouth. When asparagus tips are served they are eaten like other vegetable, with the fork. L A rec ognition of this kind would be proper. Toe Acthob or "Dok't." Social Events. The reception at Norwood Hotel, Brldevllle, Tuesday evening was most enjoyable. The at tendance was large. At the C. M. B. A. musicale,last Friday even ing, Miss Blanche Oswald recited several se lections in a manner that won the highest praise. Tho last meeting of the Twenty-fifth ward Debating Society at the residence of Miss Ban ford was largely attended. The next will be held at tbe home of Hiss Ella Keese on Friday evening. Tbe Smithfield Club will give its annual co tillion on May SO, at the Idlewood Hotel. As usual, the affair will be one of the events of Decoration Day pleasures. The committee in charge are Messrs. Mahan, Herr, Dunn, Lana nan and Hill. ' A pleasant evening was spent at the resi dence of Mr. Jacob HeIsel,on Monday, at Leasj dale,in honor of his guest, Miss Maggie HelseL of Fayette City. The greater part of the even ing was spent in dancing. At 11-33 a pretty little supper was served. Many friends were present from Mansfield and Pittsburgh The Ventura Club.composed of tbe following well-known young gentlemen, James McClure, William McKenna, D. Marshall and John Mc Kenna, will hold their opening vlcnlc at Hul ton station. Allegheny valley Railroad, on Sat urday next. May 18. Every effort will be made to make the affair a perfect success. A beautiful sight will be witnessed at Liberty Hall, East End, next Tuesday evening, by Mrs. Lizhtuer's pupils. A real May Queen Festi val conducted as a joyous festivity .of other days will be the programme. There will be heralds and flower girls, rustic dances, a village reel, a May pole and appropriate songs, after which the little folks and the larger ones will have a good time dancing. Muses Annie and Agnes McCourt, Ella and Mattie Shaner, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Marguerite McCourt, Nannie Watson, Nannie Weaver and Messrs. Albert Stimmel, Harry Lamb, Jacob Abbey, J. Richardson, J. Elliott, J. Leech and J. Lytlo were tbe merry Intruders who Invaded the home of Miss Mary and Mr. Joe McCully to tender the young people a surprise. Miss Mary and her brother entertained their friends royally, and dancing to the music of Arlington Serenaders was the closing event of a happy evening. A lively party of young people gathered at the home of Miss Mamie Riley, of Third ave nue, last Tuesday evening, the anniversary of the birth of that young lady. An orchestra seated in the hallway discoursed the music for dancing. A fine lunch was served atll o'clock. Among those present were Misses Clara and Nettie Sicken. Bessie and Millie Holden, Pat terson, Bush, Schaum and Connell, and Messrs. Cbarlev and will McGuffin,Al Fraser, Arling ton, McCarthy, Ed. Patterson, Rhodes, Slo cum, Boyd, Tom Orr, Bentzel, Henry Riley. On Monday evening a pleasat surprls e party was held at the residence of Mr. John Sinth ley, Bedford avenue. Among those present were the Misses Mary Horn, Kate Llndsey, Mary O'NIel, Aggie McGillix, .Mary and Mag gie Midnight, Mary McCarthy, Bridget Toole, Alary Malone, Lazzio Best, Ida Clark, Lizzie Bancs, Mrs. Best, Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher, Messrs, Daniel Donovan, M. P. Sullivan, Will iam Horn, Joseph Farrell, M. F. Landers, P. Egan, M. McCarthy, William Scoot. J, Mc Carthy, J. Midnight and Harry O'NieL Mr. and Mrs. E. F.Tatel celebrated the 17th anniversary of their wedding last week. The evening was spent in dancing. Muslo was fur nished by the Twilight Orchestra. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Felton, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pur nell, Mr. and Mrs. James Purnell, Mr. and Mrs. Zacharias, Mr. and Mrs. Freeland, Misses Long, Ktlly, Klepner and Purnell, Messrs. Z. Y. Irwin, Tlester, Wiseman, Wagner, Tafel and many others. The County Democracy will celebrate the opening of their elegant new quarters in the Mellon Bank building, on next Tuesday even ing, by a reception and entertainment tendered to their friends. The committee having the arrangements in charge are working hard to make the alfair as pleasant as possible. The Major Sellers Quartet will sing several pleas ing selections. Mr. Will F. Henranan wlu pre side at the piano. Tbe clever young comedian, Mr. Will P. Clinton, wiU also be ou hand with several characterizations. The association is in a flourishing condition and membership in creasing. A very pleasant surprise party was given In honor of Miss Emma -Miller, of Van.Braam street, Monday evening. Among those present were. Misses Lena Hennlng, Mamie Sergei, Anna Kallenberger. Misses O'Nell, MHellcn bacher, &. Henderson, u Geltel. M. Beltz, M. McDermitt A Markley. Misses Moran, Misses Staple, R. Miller, M. weia, K. Bown, Messrs. August Kuehner, Robert Otto, 0. O'Neal, B. Wilhelm. C. Klingelhofer, Minehard, wTWil son, P. Ridge, J. Cox, H. Scbuett, Endrns, T. Tf arr, G. Best. W.Hubner, J.Hertle; A.Mc Lelland, G. Kuehner, J. Miller, J.Peters, C. Donaldson, E. Messlngham, C. Goettman. B. Weaver, E. Skeesl Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartman gave an even ing reception in honor of the Llllie Social at their home. Laurel Valley, Ross township, on Thursday evening. The Llllie Orchestra sup plied music. The grand march was led by Mr. Harry Martin and Miss Maggie Hartman. At midnight the party adjourned to the dining ball for refreshments, after which the merry dance was enjoyed until dawn. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartman, Miss Rosie and Maggie Hartman, Annie Mar tin, Katie Ivory, Tcnle Snyder, Minnie Hart man. Theresa Lenta, Messrs. P. Snyder. C. and H. Martin. Conwav Ivorv. J. Murto. F. Sheller. F. Hartman a, W. Sarver, C. Ward and Master George Korman, of Perrysville. A surprise birthday party was given Misses Annie and Ida Gass, at their residence pa McClure avenue, on Tuesday evening. It was gotten up by Miss Minnie Young, Hettte Ford; Messrs. Charlie Lebzetter and Will Young, which proved to be a.delichtfnl affair to all who attended. 81nciae and dancin'e were the enjoyments., of the" evening .until a .late' nour; a oountiim .repast; music oy tne uiympio Orchestra. Amonc those nresent were: MIhm Annie and Birdie Handensfaield, Martha and Annie uversman, Annie ana mssi voewer, Clara Gas;, Mary Young. Silla Mlcrich, Dot "Young, Emma Wilson, Mamiaie Barns, Miss . .. Rachel Zimmerman: Messrs. John Gallagher. Benny Steck. Charlie Beamer, Sam Till. Wilt Elcbbaum, Frank Hanghton, Charlie Rust, WillEichloav, Clarence Hipley. Andy Ackley, Fred Gass, Will Walters, Will Scot, RalpM Ford and many others. Tbe gentlemen members of the Qui Vive Literary Society gave a reception in honor of the lady member, on Tuesday evening, at tbe residence of Mr. Wertheimer. Dancing was indulged in from 0 o'clock1 until early morning, accompanying sweet strains of music from Toerge's orchestra.' The dining room, where supper was served during an intermission, was beautifully decorated with flowers. The ora torlal efforts of the members in responding to toasts were truly highly 'appreciated. The ladles have reason to thank their gentlemen friends for the delightful entertainment. Among those who participated were: Miss Elsie Morganstern, Blanch Wertheimer, Carrie Stew, Blanche Adler, Nettle Klee, Ida Wert heinier, Stella Benswaneer, Laura Hannacb. B. Elseman, Miss Jean Rosenheim, Baltimore; Messrs. Theodore Kaufmann, Oscar Wert heimer, Joe Feldenhelmer, Stgmund Joseph, Marcus Aaron. Charles Wormser, Benny Kiln ordllnger and Emanuel Graf ner. Tlsltors nnd Absentees. Mr. George AXashell left for the "West yes terday evening on a short business trip. Miss Martha Cooper, of Bellevue, has. gone on a few weeks' visit to her sister at Denver, Col Mrs. Isabella Fultz and Mrs. Lizzie Duffy, of Allegheny, have gone to visit friends in Chi cago. Miss Mary Farley, of Penn avenue, has gone to Philadelphia to visit friends for several weeks. Mrs. A C. Owen, of New York City, Is visit ing her mother, Mrs. E. w. Courtney, of Flavel street, East End, Mr. A G. Wallace and bis mother. Mrs. J. V. Brad$haw,are visiting the home of Mrs,Luker, Arch street, Allegheny. Mrs. James D. Swindell and daughters have gone to New York. They will visit Bos ton and other cities before returning. Mr W. B. Knolle, of Wylie avenue, sails for Europe tbe coming week; She will be absent for about four months, visiting Strausburg, the Rhine and tbe Alps, and returning borne, via London and Paris. Bewickley Society Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis are in New York City. Mr. Joseph Fleming sailed from New York yesterday for a six months' stay abroad. The Misses Luring left last Monday for their home in Wheeling, W. Va., after a short visit toMlssWTiiting. MrcT.L. Shields, the Misses Shields and the Misses Black sail the last of this month for a short stay abroad. The Misses Jessie and Nora Macrum sailed yesterday' for Germany, where they expect to remain for two years. Miss Baldwin, of Rochester, N. Y., who has been visiting Mist Love for some time, left for her home last Monday, Mr. Ezra P.- Young and little daughter, Bessie, Mrs. George Clapp, Miss King and Miss Love left by boat last Wednesday for the round trip to Cincinnati. KATIONAL GUARD NOTES. The only, soldiers not Frenchmen at the Paris Exposition are a company of American marines, on duty in the United States section. LrxuTEXAKT Haket F. Davis, of the staff of Colonel Smith, will entertain the officers of tbe Eighteenth at his residence on Arch street, Allegh eny, next Tuesday evening. Captain Htjxt, of Battery B, sails for Europe the latter part of this month on a pleasure trip. He will be back again in time for the regular encampment in July. Compakt F, of tbe Southside, will act as escort to Post 151 on Memorial Day, and Cap tain Awl extends an Invitation to any other members of the regiment, who desire, to parade with him on the occasion. Captat Jakes B. Moobe, of the Duquesne Grays, speaks of going to Europe this summer for his health. The Grays have not yet decided whether the"y will go into camp this season or not; several sites, however, are being contem plated. Special order No. 12, from tbe Adjutant General's office, announces the discharge of Captain E. T. Cafswell, of Company H. Fifth Regiment, and Lieutenants W. W. Kellogg and H. B. Scrlbner, of Company D, Sixteenth Regiment. Owtno to non-attendance to duty. Sergeant Major Charles Holmes, of the Eighteenth, has been discharged. Quartermaster Sergeant Shannon, one of the oldest members 'of the reg iment, has also been retired, thns leaving two vacancies on the non-commissioned staff of Colonel Smith. ( ijEiiTEirAtfr' 'McLaughlin, Company B, Eighteenth, has decided to-tender his reslgna; tion after the spring inspection. Captain Har per has been holding his men down to hard work lately, drilling every Monday and Thurs day, and as a result the company is rapidly coming up to its old standard of merit Lietjtenakt Beak, of the Regular Army, will arrive in the city this week to assist in the inspection of the local organizations. Lieuten ant Bean graduated from West Point In 1838, and has been extremely lucky In catching an easy detail for so young an officer. He In tends resigning shortly and going into business in the East. Tub inspection of Battery B takes place Wednesday evening, May 22, at New Market Hall, on Fifth avenue. After the inspection an election will be held .for Cantain, as the commission of Captain Hunt exnires the same date. For some time it looked as if First Lieutenant Brown would make a fight for the two bars, but he has about decided to with draw from the race, as Hunt has fixed things in such shape that defeat is next to impossi ble. ' The annual report of Adjutant General Hastings for the year 1SSS is now about two months over due, and as a consequence marly guardsmen are beginning to imagine it will contain some very interesting reading matter. General Hastings declines to state when it will be issued, but it was hoped that it would have been out before the spring inspections, in order to give the com panles a chance to seewbere they were faulty last year, and let them correct the same. The Washington Infantry will act as escort to Post 117, East End, on Memorial Day, and 'Captain Shannon expects to have a full com pany .inline. At the regular monthly meeting last week a committee was appointed to attend to the decorating of the graves of deceased members of the organization. A donation of 850 dollars was received during the week from W. J. Richardson, a former member of tho company, and as the headquarters rooms are furnished in good shape, the boys propose to shortly give a house-warming, so that their friends may be able to see how they are fixed. Captain Daniel M. Taylor, of the regu lar service, who was detailed Cy the War De partment to observe and note the movements of the militia at the. Centennial exercises in New York, sent in his report during the' week and it will shortly be made public. The out-, come of Captain Taylor's observations can be bnt one thing, and that is that the country can still get along very nicely with its present small standing army and be comparatively safe from foreign invasion or internal outbreaks. The concentrating of 60,000 men, armed and equipped, in the great metropolis Inside of 18 hours, has shown that point very conclu sively. THE following are the dates set for the in spection' of the different companies of tbe Eighteenth Regiment, and every man is ex pected to be in line prbmptly at the hour named: Company C, Friday, May 17, at 8 r'x.; Company I, McKeesport, Saturday, May 18, at 7:307.11.; Companj A. Monday 20.' at 8 P. it.; drum corps at 8:30 P. M., ,and Company B at 8:30 p. K., same evening: Company D, Tuesday, May 21, at 7 P. km and Company E at 930 p. M.; Company F, Thursday, May 23, at 8 r. w., and Company G at 7:30 P. M.; Company H, Baiuraay, xaay u r, a. uompanies, in addition to tho arms and State equipments, will be Inspected u regards proficiency in skirmisb drill, guard mount and in their knowl edge of the duties of sentinels. The appropriation of $75,000 having passed the Legislature to furnish the 'National Guard .of the State with a dress uniform, it is ex tremely probable that Adjutant General Has tings will lose no time in the matter, but will take steps at once to carry out his favorite hobby. While it is almost certain that all the regiments will be equ lppel with the same style of uniform, probably that in use in the regular service, many arguments have been offered in favor ot distinctive uniforms for each regi ment. A well known authority, speaklng'of the Centennial parade, says: "The large bodies of troops from Pennsylvania and Ohio, in the State uniform, could hardly receive the credit that was their due. because of the monotony of meir &ppt;rttubo fuwu irca ica uip spectators, asd herein is a strosg argument in favor of dis tinctive uniforms for occasions of ceremony. Praise and appreciation are necessary to main tain a healthy esprit du corps among volun teers, and this can hardly be-hoDed for if there 1 nit something to catch tho popular eye in 1 BlAck Susax Silks An immense as sortment o the best ioreign and domestic BaaufaewreX lashes wide, froas.75o to $3 a yard. .Hugtjs & Hacks. Wiv.v. .-. -tv irtt-Mjv i ' .-i.yW. NEWS '"OP THE DBAMA. '.:: HMOU THEITEK "Fat Men's Club" GEAND OriBA.HOUKX.. The Corsair" Habbis' tuxatxb.. -We, Us & Co." AcAdeiit or Music. 'Irish Luck" CASINO MUSEUM..... eurloaltles, etc. The above are the theatrical attractions this week. The theaters might just as well dose. The weather is too hot and the players are too weary to do anything but tire tbe people who go to see them. I was forcibly struck with the effete and played-out appearance of tbe actors wherever I went, last week. Mr. Mayo could barely pump up enough energy to present a mere semblance of excitement when he was supposed to be as Davy Crockett within an ace of being devoured by wolves. It was simply too hot and too late in the season for a heroic actor to indulge in heroics. The Boston Ideals have played a spiritless and unsatisfactory engagement at the Grand Opera House for about tbe same reasons. It is the last week of their season. Everybody knows what the last week of tbe season is like In an opera company. But the public does not care to pay for the privilege of seeing tbe cele bration of a welcome finale transferred to the stage. Manager-Wilt and Colonel Foster, of tho Ideals, have been fighting with varying vigor all the week. The Grand Opera House has ob tained under the management of Mr. Wilt a remarkable reputation for battles throughout the land. Mr. Foster will not tell his side of the quarrel for publication, and Mr. Wilt is in clined to tell too much of his side.so the matter cannot be discussed here. But the fact is that it is too hot to trifle with squabbles at the Opera House. The May Festival seats are selling better now than at first; It is worth one's' while to forego a few pleasures to be able to witness some of the performances ot this splendid se ries. The warning ought to be repeated that the first comers will get the best seats. This Week's Attractions. A htjsical comedy with the suggestive title, The Fat Men's Club," will be given at the Bijou this week by J. C. Stewart's Comedy Company. This comedy is the latest creation of the fertile brain of the fat comedian and author, J. Q, Stewart, who is known far and wide as the rotund and Jolly fun-maker in The Two Johns," a comedy that, during many seasons, has been presented time and again, and with great success, in every city, in the United States. What amusement Mr. Stewart has furnished tox theater-goers In "Tbe Two Johns" he promises to more than repeat in The Fat Men's Club." Tbe piece is written to amuse, and the plot hinges upon tbe proposed production of an opera and the initiation of two fat brothers into a fat men's club. The scene is laid at that well-known resort, Ballston Spa, and In Kew York. There Is an endless amount of fun, brightness and music in the comedy, and no less than five comedians are members of the club. The stage of the Grand Opera House will be transformed into a dream of Oriental splendor next week, when Rice's spectacular burlesque, "Tho Corsair," will receive its second produc tion in this city, and continue until Wednesday night, when it will be replaced by the ever popular "Evangeline" the balance of the week, with Saturday matinee. Tbe scenic settlngand costuming of "The Corsair" are splendid. On Thursday eight and the balance of the week Rice's new and beautiful "Evangeline," which has been dear to all theater-goers for the past 15 years, will be produced with new and gor geous costumes: Both extravaganzas will be cast to the full strength of tbe company. Among them are such artists as George K. Fortesque, George A. Schiller, Edwin B. Tarr, Sherman Wade. Richard Gorman, vV. H. Mack. Annie M. Perkins, Irene Verona, Lila Blow, Carrie Wallace, Mae Branson, Amelia Glover (the little fawn) and other artists of equal note. C. C. Magee'b "Irish Luck" company will bring a full breath of old Ireland to tbe Academy of Muslo this week. The members of the company are able to give tho rich brogue, the dances and ,the music ot old Ire land in the most entertaining fashion. "Irish Luck" is a jolly play, full of Hibernian hu man nature from beginning to end. It is by turn humorous and pathetic, and it is a play to be enjoyed heartily several times in suc cession. To-hobbow matinee "We, Vs & Co." will commence an engagement of one week with regular matinees at Harris' Theater. It is a clever and entertaining absurdity, The com pany includes Llna John, late of "The Little Tycoon?' Cella Volmer, a yonng miss, who has heretofore appeared in comic opera; Hattie Haynes, Lillian Keene, Walter Jones, a clever young comedian, a native of Cincinnati, and others. A GOOD-if Atuked act on the part of Man ager Foster and the singers of the Boston Ideals Company is to give the sacred concert to-night at the Bijou Theater for the benefit of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The Bijou Theater ought to be crowded, for the programme is a grand one, in terpreted by Miles. De Lussan and IAllemaud and all the other stars among tho Boston Ideals. The Casino Museum Is supplied with new curiosities and a change of bill generally this week. Echoes ot the Stage. Amelia Gloves (the little fawn) In the "Corsair." is the sister of Mrs. Henry E. Dixey, Ted D. Mabks, business manager of the Corsair Company, is shortly to wed Miss Marl borough, a California belle. Annie Perkins, who plajs Conrad in the "Corsair," is a handsome blonde (natural) and almost an Alblna In appearance. Amelia bohebyille, the first Merry Mountain Maid In "Adonis," baslost fully half of herself somewhere, and is now a slender woman. Geoboe a. SomLXXB, one of the comedians in tbe "Corsair," has been with Mr. Rice over 12 years! and has been seen many times In Pittsburg in his various' productions. Geobqs K. FoBTiscrjE burlesques the character of XAttle Lord Faunilcroy la the Corsair." His make-up is an exact copy of little Elsie Leslie and little Tommy Russell. Errrs Ellslee's piece de resistance next year will be "The Governess," which is re Jorted to have made a hit on the Pacific coast. . W. KcKinney has been engaged as her gen- A LABOS quantity ot plastering fell on the bed in room fl of the Hamilton. House, early one morning, just after the noted tragedian, James Owen O'Connor bad left it, The drama escaped a severe calamity. " The Boston dramatic critics tried very hard to say that Mrs. Xangtry was a bad actress, and some ot them got up independence enough to declare as much just like little men. But they' did not see her Lady Macbeth. They are fortunate, those Bostonlans, sometimes. Elsie Leslie, the child of ineffable dramatic loveliness, appeared tortbe last time as Liuie Lord Fauntleroy yesterday afternoon. She1 goes to tbe Green Mountains, to run about in the sweet air, made sweeter by her presence, and to study, incldently. her.part in the adapta tion of Mark Twain's t-Frince and the Pauper," which she plays next season under Daniel Frohrran's management. SATS a writer in tbej New York Mirror! Jogging along the 'Riverside drive the other day I saw theunusnal spectacle of two healthy looking women, astride of bicycles, bowling along tne smooth -nignway. witn a grace nnd speed thafwould have comsiaaded attention. hid the riders belonged to the trousered sex.4 Onfl&f the women was Paulina Hall. Thm heard of Miss Hall's 'cyolloc exploits,, asd I coat ess I imagined a good al of it was .trace able to Dm paragriMhefr . iaaonulty or tbe' press. Bgeai'a iasry. Mt h a saaMeroC !LB, s& ArJtn the descriptions' of Miss Hall's skill in-. tldine and directing nersteei steeat xneiuii,ioiiur cated skirts she' wore sutBcientlyserved the purposes of womanly modesty. They looked, from a side view, like the 'abort 0ut ample skirts women wear while tricycling', and only was their peculiar' construction noticeable when surveyed fore and aft Qn.Miss Half's cheeks thero' Jay a bright, moro becoming color than'sUewears before the fdo'tlfghts and the sparkle labor eye showed that her novel form of exercise IS both enjoyable' and salut ary. A lot of Hew York, papers try very hard to praise "Featherbrain" and Miss Minnie Mad dern, who assumes the heavy burden of the latest production at tho Madison Square The ater. But Le Chat JVoir, which Is very friend ly to Miss Maddern, has only this to say; "The actress was certainly artistic In being stupid, though sho almost lifted the authors to tbe point of sanity once or twice during the' progress of the play. Butnoone, 1 hold, no one living could have Infused the character of Featherbrain with one atom of interest or charm. Minnie MaddenUs open to the severest censure for disappointing her admirers and hazarding all her future by dribbling through this dull and dreary performance, which did not contain one emotion such as every critic who ever wrote a line aboutthe actress has told her she excelled In portraying. It Is to be re gretted that a ypung woman who certainly promised to become one of the forevoort of serious American actresses should see fit to put tho donee's cap on her head and get up on a stool in tho corner of the theatrical school house, while others, with not a tithe of her ability, win the approval of the examiners and the emoluments of popular favor. Minnie Maddern was a dead failure in 'Feather brain.'" ' NOTES ABOUT ART. . ' BY way of illustrating tho history of deco rative art at the Paris Exposition it is the in tention to have constructed a scries of models of the interiors of dwellings, showing the styles of decoration peculiar to different countries and of various ages. If the idea Is successfully carried out It will convoy more instruction at a glance than could be gained from books by considerable study. A well executed pastel portrait of E. W. Histed, shown In Mayer's window, is tho work of Mr. C. Birscb, who apparently makes a spe cialty of this class of pictures. Mr. Birscb. does this work particularly well, which is prob ably the reason he does so much of :it, and ho is very successful in getting triiu effects of color and fineness In molding, tbe appearance of solidity being equal almost to that of oil painting. Mb. D. B. Walklet has a couple of wSter colors on view at Boyd's. They are both sub jects of similar character, one being a study of a Holland farm house, and tbe other one of a Pennsylvania farmer's home. The sketches are of equal size, and, so far as artlstio excel lence is concerned, of equal importance; yet it Is, perhaps, gratifying to patriotic instincts to 'note that the home farm scene' forms the best picture of tbe two. A FiCTUBESQCB valley on a clear midsum mer day is the subject of a very fine work by Mr. George Hetzel, which is shown In Boyd's window. This picture is well handled through out, and has, in addition, some points of special excellence, of which the splendid paint ing of sky and clouds is not the least Important. The atmospheric effect in this portion of the work is of far moro than ordinary merit, but it is fully equaled by the masterly treatment of . base in the distance. The subject of this picture fo'ms a very beautiful scene, consist ing as it does of a fine valley between splendidly wooded bills, and through which a small stream wanders over its shallow bed. As regards tbe execution of the work, it is fully np to Mr. Hetzel's usual standard, and in some particu lars may even go beyond It. Not a little comment has been called forth by tbe fact that of the many portraits at Wash ington shown at the Centennial Exhibition no two of them appear alike, and yet there is nothing remarkable about it, as anyone must admit who will consider the matter for a mo ment. There is probably no greater dissimi larity between these various paintings than in an equal number of modern photographs taken by as many different photographers. When we consider the innumerable causes which have to do with forming the character of an individual, his changing moods from day to day, and then reflect that neither tbe camera nor the brush of the artist can depict more than one phase at a time ot this complex organism, whose outward semblance is changing constantly through the influence of the mind and its ever varying thoughts, and of the soul-speaking through the countenance, Tie will find little cause for wonder that por traits vyry In appearance, aside from the tech nical differences by which -an artist stamps bis own individuality upon bis work. Mb. William T. Riohabds, of New York, is, perhaps, one ot America's best marine painters; at any rate bis productions in this branch of art are possessed of more than or dinary merit. A work by this artist, which has been in tbe Gillespie gallery for some days. will fully bear out the foregoing statement. It is a scene on the Kew Jersey coast, or rather, it might be said, off tho coast, as the view is taken looking oceanward, and the picture presents little else than an expanse of sea and sky, with the exception of a partially submerged rock on the beach over which the waves break and roll, anda narrow strip of sand still covered with water from the last retreating breaker. The title ot this plctnre is, "A Summer Morning," and the keynoto of the work is one of brightness and life. Through an opening in the clouds tbe sun. which is not yet higb in the heavens, may be seen, and its rays are returned in a glitter ing reflection from the waves of tho sea and the wet sand ot the 'beach. This picture is a combination of good qualities that is very pleasinc to behold; the color is excellent, tbe drawing almost faultless, tbe waves possess cleanness, transparency and motion, tho cloud painting is far away better than is often found in some of the most highly prized pictures; in short, the work is a fine one both in whole and in part, and is one ot those which are a constant source of satisfaction to their owners. Mr. Richards has an enviable reputation as a landscape painter, in which he is noted for carefulness and finish of detail. Since be has turned his attention to marine views, clearness and brilliancy of coloring are still his leading characteristics. The Hacke gallery opens this week an en tirely new lot of pictures, nnmerous enough to completely' cover its walls, and consisting for the most part of very high class works. All those who appreciate fine pictures should make it a point to visit this collection, which is one of the largest ever bronght to this city, and contains some rare and im portant paintings, giving it a special in terest in addition to the. general ex cellence of those forming tbe bulk of the ex hibit Those who fail to visit these pictures during tbelr stay here will bavo missed some thing well worth seeing, as an hour or two may be spent among them both plcasurably and profitably. Tbe collection embraces a great variety of subjects and includes mauy famous names. Perhaps the largest and most ira portant wqrk shown is that by Evarjste Car pentier.entltled, "Les Refuges," a picture well known here through numerons reproductions. "Russian Officers Shooting Horse-Thieves," is a fine painting by B. de Kaslowsky, full of life and action. A very clever picture by Alt. Slenens, for which Sarah Bernhardt posed as a model for one of the figures, is called "The Butterflies." A picture showing a landscape with a number of young calves in the fore ground and a good effect of storm in tbe dis tance, is the work of A. Braith, and it exhibits a complete mastery of some of tbe techni calities of painting; it is called "A Rainy Day on the Bavarian Hills." A marine view by VVni T.Richards is a splendid water color in which both rocks and sea are particularly well handled. "On the Tow-path." by Verrossat, and "The Cavalry Review," by P. Jaset, both show fine painting of men and animals; the former quiet and restful and the latter strong ..Hnn and sntrit. Many othersmicbt be in stanced, among them a fine work by Rico, "A. A Street in Seville;" "In the Seragi o, by G. 1 RimonL & nneiy paimeu wort ot a OrMfrman -ii MttiA Mrlshelte'rine-herself under a tree. A number of pictures possessing merit are still more valuable on account of the famous names they bear. Of this class Is the still life by Vol Ion and "The Song" by Vlbertjltls also true pf Vernier and of a few others. These, pictures ore the property ot Mr. Charles F. Haselton.of Philadelphia, and, taken as a whole, tbey forma collection of very strong Interest to buyers and to all who appreciate works of merit. . Tho Best Tclvet Carpets at SI Are going out very fast at Qroetzlnger's Penn Avenue Carpet Palace. Don't go and pay 5150 for these same goods without seeing ours. Thousands of yards have been sold during the last two weeks, hut we still have an ex cellent assortment. Borders to match all patterns. Try S..O. Corsets. Self-opening corsets, at Rosenbaum & Co.'s. iDLEW?'2 aDJS?l' fZSfS7 .. .JA.7 Mamaux &'Son's,37 and 639 Fean arena. IdleWild awnings, entirely new, at Wat. 8. Meyle .f , Co. z ;Cep-leie bouM-furniehersi aiwh erowdik ARMY 'ECHOES. 'J Z " ! 'S&r. ti -4! m W U i MEMORIAL DAT. Arrnngeraonis for Its Obiervnnce A Circu lar to lb Colored Sunday Schools The National Encnmpment Inspection of Posts, Arrangements for the regular observance of- Memorial Say are well under way. General Orders No. 8 have been issued from National Headquarters, calling attention to Memorial Day, and reminding comrades of the fact that assistance is needed In the shape of flowers, flags and money by posts that are weak in, the following cities: Marietta, Ga., Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Fredericks burg, Arlington, etc. There are at least 10,000 soldiers burled In the cemeteries of each of these cities. Post 238 will hold memorial services on Deco ration Day at tbe Sonthside Cemetery, and the committee having charge of the arrangements is making great efforts to make the services this year the most impressivo ever'held by this post. A choir of 20 voices, under the direction of Prof. Smink, will sing five hymns adapted to the occasion. At the last meeting of General Thomas Cir cle, Ladies of the G. A. R., which, by the way, Is in a flourishing condition, arrangements for ITecoratlon Day were discussed. The mound erected in the Southside Cemetery last year will ba beautifully decorated by tbe ladles ot Lieutenant Geary and General Thomas Circles, who will also hold services there. Contribu tions ot flowers to beautify tbe mound will be thankfully received at the residence of tbe President, Mrs. Sill, III Eighteenth street; Doumsiue. .Post 206, the only colored post In the city, has issued a circular inviting all the Sabbath schools connected with the colored churches ot tbe two cities, irrespective of denomination, and all other organizations, whether civic or military, to participate with the post in cele brating Memorial Day at Lincoln Cemetery. The circular has a highly patriotic ring, and finishes with: "The Memorial Committee hopes that tblslrcular may meet the end de- Bireu, creating an interest ana arousing an activity that will make Memorial Day among the colored people of the two cities one ot the most notable in their history." A joint meeting; of tbe Posts of Allegheny was held in City Hall Friday evening to ar range for Memorial services on May 30. De tails were ordered to be made lrom tbe three posts to decorate tbe Soldiers' Monument on Semlnery Hill. The usual exercises will be held at Hampton Monument, and Post 83 has been assigned tbe Troy Hill district. W. G. Griffith, of Post 88, was elected Chief Marshal, andJ.M. (Private) Daltell selected as orator of the day. The three posts are to attend divine service on the evening of Sabbath, May 28, at North Avenue M, E. Church, Rev. T.J. Leak. The members of posts In Allegheny, who are also members of Union Veteran Legion No. 0, have decided to observe Memorial Day with their respective posts. No. 6, therefore, will not celebrate as an organization. General William Blakeley, ot Post 83, will de liver tho oration on Decoration Day at Mans field, Pa. The Memorial Day Committee held a regular meeting In Council Chambers last evening, H. H. Bengough presiding and Willis McKown Secretary. It was decided to assess the posts for their proportion of the expenses of the com mittee, and dispense with collecting funds from the public. Comrade J. H. Adley, of Post 206, wai chosen as Commander of tbe Day. Prof. M. B. Riddle will be invited to deliver the memorial address at tbe plots. Details will be sent from Post S to Sewickley, from it to St, Mary's, 157 to Oak land, zuo to Lincoln ana zau to Aunersvme, to decorate soldiers' graves therein. An Invitation will be sentto tbe commandant ot the Allegheny Arsenal to fire 'minute 'guns during tbe ceremonies at the plots. Tho cars will leave corner of Liberty ana Wood streets at 830 A. u., the ceremonies at the cemetery to commence at 950 sharp, and to be limited to one hour. The decoration of sol diers' graves by comrades from 1020 to 1120, and the train to return at 12 sr. The ladles connected with Grand Army work in Lawrencevllle will furnish the comrades with lunch from 11:30 to 12 o'clock. .For Unmarked Soldiers' Graves. At the Allegheny Valley Railroad freight de pot, Sixteenth street, city, are headstones for the-unmatked soldiers' graves of the following: ;. B. Cardell. Company , Sixty-Ant Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry. William Grounds, Company IS, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Eeglment, PennsylYanla Infantry. Lieutenant R. . F. xaley. Company a. One Hundred and Eighty-seventh Regiment, fennsyl vanls Infantry. - Lieutenant James O'Rourke, Company G, Twenty-eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry. Florence Weaver, Company B, .Eighth Begl- ineat, jrennsyiTaaia iteserTes, John Walbrnga. Company F. Seventy-fourth Regiment, Fennrrlvanla Infantry. rai Smith, Company G, Twenty-eighth Begl . FennsTlvanla lnfantrr. ment, Pennsylvania Infantry. Charles Dsycv. United States Marine Corns. a U. King, Company B, Sixty-third Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry, J.A.Marshall. Company E, Sixty-third Begl ment. Pennsylvania Infantry. Corporal J. V. Boblhaon, Company C, Stxty-flrjt Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry. if. it. McClaln, United States Navy. Peter Grundy, Company!', Second West Vir ginia Volnnteerlnfantry. Ueorge Hefllck, Company , Elghty-flfth Regi ment Pennsylvania Infantry. Thomas Haffey. Company B, Forty-ilxth Regi ment fennsylvanta Infantry. Edward 11. Welsh, Company F, One Hundred and' Eighty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania In fantry. B. H. KeeleL Company L, One Hundred and Second Kegiment Pennsylvania Infantry. J. A. Martin, Company F, Seventeenth Regi ment United States Infantry. , Frank WCnzeL Company is, Eighty-iecondKegl-ment Pennsylvania Infantry. Henry Forbes, Company A, One Hundred and Twenty.third Heginient Pennsylvania Infantry. J. M. MsrtlD, Company L, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteer fnrantrr. James Kllldun. Company K. One Hundred and Eighty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania In fantry. William McGulre, Company F, Sixth Eeglment Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. Any information pertaining, to the above as to how relatives can procure tbe headstones will be kindly furnished by Thomas G. Smythe, special police officer at the freight depot. ThoKatlonalEncnmpment of 1890. The business men of Indianapolis. Ind., are making a great effort to secure the prize in the shape of the G. A. R. National Encampment of 1SS0, which the business men of Pittsburg let slip through their fingers. The Mayor. Citv Council, Board of Aldermen and the Board ef Trade have held a' meeting and appointed a committee of 25 citizens to solicit contributions to a guaianteo fund ot $50,000 to be used in the interest ot the veterans if Indianapolis shall be selected. Agricultural Hall at the Exposition grounds is spoken of for a dining hall for the old soldiers if they decide to honor Indiana's capital nexty ear. Inspections In Districts. The inspection of the Posts in District No. 5, being Allegheny county north of the Alle gheny river, will be held on the following dates: By H. O. C. Oehmler, Assistant In ,spector, P.ost 88, Etna, May 23: Post KB, May 23u By D.M.Morrison, Assistant Inspector, Post BS, May 21; Post 2s9. Springdale, May 13. By J.E. Criswell, Assistant Inspector, Post 123; May 23: Post 860, Verona, May 18. By Inspector atLarce Joseph P. Neely, Post 135, Tarentum, May 18: post 470, Rural Ridne, June 1: Post 645. Bennett station,' May 2a An excellent time for fraternal visits of Posts wiU be during tbe inspections. Grand Amur Kotos. FEATEEUiTr, Charity and Loyalty. Mrs. Johit A. Looan will return to this country in August. i Seves hundred and two was tbe net increase in membership of the Department of Iowa. ACT honorably discharged soldier of tbe late war is eligible to membership In the G. A. R. Tbs monument to General McClellan at Trenton, N. J., will bo unveiled on Memorial' Day, , Post 238 will attend dlvtaie service at South Street M. TL Church on the evening of Sabbath. the26th. TBI monument to sx-Presldeat James A Garfield, at Cleveland, O- will be dedicated on Memorial Day. 7 Two sew posts wtf b 3 mustered in the near future, oe at BrW,.Pa., and 'oae at Bfee-lortMaMsaajsMty-Ja., .JJI.; rmrtf lTTfnn-'TnBirtW- iiiiinin liiti n'r 'FsriC'wasthe'flrs't'peWteeassaadsr ot 'that ast to die white ooewpytng tbe chair. t Captain Will Ibwet, of Post 2, who has been confined to bis beae with a fracture of fee foot, is tepreriag and expects to be out OvB4 Assbtaxt Seosxabt Stssxt continues ato good Work of righting pension wrongs, as a number of his decisions rendered the past week wiu testify. '' Post 157 paid Post 86 a fraternal visit last Tuesday evening.- Speeches, songs, coffee, sandwiches, eta, .were in order and highly en Joyed by alL - . Orf the morning of Sunday, May X, Post 162 will attend- memorial services at the First Presbyterian Church, Allegheny. Eev. Ken nedy pastor. TBE 'old-time jentbuslasa is excited when Comrade Colonel' John A Danks sings ""The Union. Veteran Legtea .Band," along ot his own composition. Thb Department of.Iowa will present the name ot Past Department Commander E. A Caaslgny to the Milwaukee National Encamp ment for Commander In Oblef. Post 88, Allegheny, received andaceeptedan invitation from 'Iter. 'T.- J. Leak to attend memorial services at North Avenue' M. 1 Church on Sunday evenfngMay 36. ASSiarASTlHSMCCTOR WflXIAJt S. L02TC. of .Post 157. announces tbe following dates for Inspections: .Post 3. on the 20th J Post '280, on the 23d; Post 215, on the 2Bth; Post U, on the 29th. This? Is tbe twenty.third, year in whlca Com rade .John Pt .Hunter, of Post 3, has, been identified with the Memorial Day Committee In tbe.work ot decorating the graves ot com rades. Is consequence, of the change in thedats of holding "Pennsylvania Day" at Gettybarg, tbe dedication of theSlxty-seconQ Regiment mon ument has beta postponed to the 11th ot Sep tember next. Tbe peoplo ot the bill district are very much disappointed that no provisions nave been made to bold Grand Army services in either the MInersrille or' Oakland cemeteries on Memorial Day. The annual Inspection of Post 259 will take place at. their hall, No. 77 Sixth avenue, on Tuesday evening next Five recruits will be mustered. Assistant Inspector-at-Large Car line will be present for duty. A becest investigation brought out tbe statement that 20,000 Ifnlon veteran soldiers are paupers in poorhouses. This is different from the promises so freely made in 1861, when these men were urged to enlist. Post 68, of Harrisburg, is becoming a danger ous rival to Post 2. of Philadelphia, which has b'een the banner post of the Department of Pennsylvania for a number of years. There is now a difference of but Are members between tne two. The widow or children of John Bhuler, late ot Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, will hear of some thing to their advantage by applying at tbe library of Encampment No. L U. V. L, 77 Sixth avenue. Cohhadk PrrziB, of Post 41, who was struct on the head last Memorial Day by a stone from a blast during.the laying by- the Philadelphia Company of the 96 inch gas main on Liberty avenne, is dangerously 111 and little hope for his recu7ery is entertained. COJIHAB CHARLES R. WBTTXRSHATJSXX, member of N. V. L. Encampment No. 1 and of Post 83 G. A R., has been confined to his house 185 Ohio street, Allegheny, with a broken leg since April 28. He is slowly Improving and would be pleased to see his comrades. Tbe inspection of Colonel X C. Hull Post No. 157 will take place on Thursday evening next. . Comrade"?. 9. Hurst being detailed for the dntyu Commander Askln extends a cordial invitatlorrto comrades of other Posts to attend the meeting of Post 157 on that occasion. The history of tbe Grand Army of tbe Re public, by General R. B, Beatb, Past Commander-in-Chief, is ready for delivery. It is a val uable work to all old soldiers. No one could have done better than General Beatb. as few officials ot the G. A. R. are so unselnshin work ing for the good of the order, Tbe following orders were represented at the funeral of Comrade John M. Roberts, com mander .of Bost 8, on Friday: Post 3 G.A.R-, KnlgbSj of Pythlas-Zucco Lodge I. O.O.F., En campment ofX O. O. P., A O.u. W.and Select Hnlbts; Tbe burial service at tbe grave was conducted according to the ritnal of post 3G A.K. O, H.RXFFXT Post a, Firing Squad, held a meeting on Wednesday evening and elected Comrade A X Reed, Captain. Tbe Captain is an excellent officer and Grand Army man and is very well thought of In bis post, and espe-. daily In tho firing squad. Tbe squad has made au arrangements to go to me xia: campmenrat Milwaukee In August. The erection of memorial halls is being urged by the comrades in many localities. In every town of considerable size there should be some place that could be made a depository of relics of the late war, and books and pictures illus-' trative ot the same. Tbe agitation of this sub ject was started In this community by tbe late Sidney Omohundro, who bad Ideas as to this far in advance to others. Nowhere Is there a better paint for such a depository than right here in Pittsburg. . "PESKStLVAsiA DAT" at Gettysburg has been postponed from tbe 21st and 22d inst to that of September Hand 12. The change has been ordered by the Governor through the so licitation of representatives of regimental or ganizations, the monuments ot which conidnot be placed in readiness for dedication on the date first named. Transportation will be fur nished by the State to all regimental organiza tions which participated in the battle of Gettys burg to and from-that point. Sobs' of Veterans. Joseph FrELDiNO, ot Camp 2, Allegheny, Is laid up with several bad injuries received by falling off a train in the Pennsylvania yards one day last week. is tbe last general orders from the Com manderyln Chief, Colonels ot divisions are' urged to see that the Beveral camps In their re- Sectlve divisions properly observe the coming emoriaiDay. ' Orsebs have been issued by Captain Tochum, of Lysle Camp 3, of Allegheny, directing tbe members of that'eamp to meet at their hall, Corner Park way and Federal street In full uniform, to-day at 1 o'clock, to attend the funeral of the late Brother Jacob Braubacb. Members of the order throughout the two cities are invited to attend. At a late meeting .of Colonel John L Nevin Camp, 83, it was 'decided to devote the third Monday evening of each month to entertaining members of the order at their hall, 23 Federal street, Allegheny", with readings, recitations, vocal and' Instrumental music, etc. Members of other camps, as well as members of the G. A B., are cordially invited to attend. The place of meeting of the Pennsylvania Division Encampment has been changed from Erie, Pa., to Henova, Pa. The encampment takes place. July 10 to 12, and promises to be one ot tbe most 'successful yet held by the Pennsylvania Division. The arrangements for the entertaining of members attending will be under tbe direction ot Camp 107, of that town, Whp will be assisted by tbe local G. A. R. costs, officials and the citizens in general. Hotel rates have been reduced, and, as tbe accommo dations are unlimited, there is every reason to anticipate a large gathering; COKTESr 0TBE A TfiAOf. The Baltimore and Ohio and a Glass Com panyHave a Little Dispute. The' Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com pany has & doubje track "X" at McKees port which extends onto the Chambers Glas3 Works grounds and was torn partially up by Martin Joice and a iorce of men yester day morning at an early hour. James Chambers, of the firm of A. & D. H. Cham, bars, was present. . As soon as If became known Supervisor Tom Griffin, of the railroad company, suc ceeded fn relaying a small portion of it, but Mr. Griffin and his foreman, Peter Leonard, w?re charged with malicious trespass ana were arrested. This stopped the work, and in the meantime the glass works aide had officers on., the ground to guard the place, but did not tear up the track relaid. as an engine was placed on it. The company cannot do without a '" and it Is expected that an attempt to lay the tracks will be made. Griffin and Leonard gave bail for court. The "Y" was laid years ago, when the glassworks was built, and was to remain ten years. This time has rua'out long since, and Chambers de sires to remove the tracks, as it is under stood that they have a purchaser for the plant who will net bmyit with the tracks on the grounds. -, ORadrdidUvsryJBeeem'sPilk. Seam' Soap the ywest anTbSt evefBiSe. ii-Wi sW Tr Uw. Ll5HS.15t4ira.T Bhotkes Jobs sos IS doing some very hand- V. some painting for the reunion. . BeotberMoKeevee, of.ChlcagoLodgeNoi. visited us at the last communication. It is now Brother Horner, as he was made devout member at the list communication. Secretary McAllister, of- tbe Banquet Committee, will call a meeting some night this Week. m - Tbe Secretary is receiving communicationsj from different lodges stating -that they will bsl here in full force at the reunion. Brother Schuhajt, of Cleveland Lodge No. 18, and also of tho Hawley House, that city, has been in the city several days. ' Tbe Press committee met last week and havs got' their circulars printed, whlch they wiU send to all the lodges in the United States. Mehbebs of JTo. U were very much, suprlsed at the last meeting at the presence of. Brother Dr. McDonald, as he was absent from tka meetings for a long time. The Execntlve committee met on last Thurs day evening and request the presence of ; every member of Pittsburg Lodge to be present M the next communication. ..--. BrotBer Hardback; of New Castle Lodga No. 69, moved to Allegheny City last weeK' He visited us at the last communication, an4 Biade soma very good remarks in regard No. 69. , Brother McIlwatse Is more seriously In- Jured than was at first expected, and wiH, doubtless be confined to bis home for soma time to come, No. 106 McClure avenue, Allegheny- Tbe Zanesvllle Lodge, although a young one, has some of the handsomest fitted up rooms In the country. They consist of a main lodge room, reception room, banquet hall and kitchen. Brother Horxett, of No. 11, was in Baits more last week attending the races. Here-, ports having & good time. He met Past Ex alted Grand Ruler Kelly. He spoke very highly of Pittsburg Lodge, and said Baltimore Lodge would be here in f nil force at tbe re union. AT Lynn, Mass, April 25, lodge No. 117, B. P O.K., was instituted, a dispensation having been granted by the Grand Lodge for that pur pose. The lodge starts off with a good mem bership. It was Instituted by officers of tbe Lawrence Lodge, and the Grand Lodge was represented by District Deputy E. G.R-John H. Dee, of Boston Lodge. There were also in attendance representatives of lodges in Boston, New York and other cities. The new Pythian Hall has been secured for the Lynn Lodge, and meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. At the close of the lodge institution the members and guests repaired to Exchange Hall, where a banquet was served. ladaearaenu at the Star Comer. "We advertise inducements which our com- ?etitors think impossible. Do yon wonder? 7e don't. These same firms go East and buy tenement-house-made auction goods, and offer them to the public at prices for which you can buy the home-made clothing at Jackson's. The inducement referred to is simply this: Making our own cloth ing, as we do, we guarantee to keep in repair, free of charge, for the terra of one year, any suit costing $10 or over, or any pants bought of ns for 53 or more. If there is any need oi repairing, bring them to us and we will do it free of charge. Let the clap-trap advertising concerns follow if they can. They don't want trouble; it is your money they are after. But the public is not slow in finding the best makes of clothing. Onr tailoring department dis tances anything in this line. As for men's furnishings, we quote the lowest prices for best quality. "We sell the best in nobby hats. I. Jacesox & Beo., Star Corner. wsu One Thousand Miles of Transportation and One Week's Board for $12 00. The Pittsburg and Cincinnati packet line Steamers leaving Pittsburg as follows: Steamer Katie Stockdale, Thomas S. Cal houn, Master,leaves everv Monday at i Y3ts Steamer Hudson, J, F. Ellison, Master, leaves eTery Wednesday at 4 p. M. Steamer Scotia, G. w. Eowley, Master, leaves ever Friday at 4 P. 21. First-class fare to Cincinnati and return, 13 00, meals and stateroom included; or, down by river and return try rail, $126U' Tickets good until used. ' " J ITor farther iniormatlon apply to" James A. Hendenorv -Superintendent, 91 "Water street.- ' "" su S. O. self-opening corsets for sale only at Bosenbanm & Co.'s. BANKRUPT ;. SALE COWTiiNUiilS Of the Dry Goods stock ot J. R. ANDERSON, at 1S3 Federal street, bringing OONTINIJAL CROWDS of eager purchasers enjoying and sharing tb SPOT CASH purchase of Lace -Curtain ' Carpetipg -Aim- -'-'- Diy.Goods,p Get your share ot these bargains from T, H, LATIMER, 138 Federal St, Allegheny, Pa, READ THIS CARD. IP YOTJ WANT THE PLACE TO BUY IS FURNITOIE DAIN & DASGHBACH. ; ' THE TIME NOW. To appreciate the quality and beauty of f- our Iuraiture, sea 'that displayed by all ... other reliable dealers of Pittsburg and Al- '. legheay before calling on us. COME POSTED; If. 1 JI To gain the full value of the bargains we J ..... .de : . t. .t.- .r.T.a vnn vane &Aa " uawiay, price me uu"" j --- -$ .l..t. . .ul TV hrnrn thn 'J onuiioc, men ice urn T. ,S stock, guarantee per'ect satisfaction, and we J will Mil you. anything you require la ow $tj uh ( prices oounu w picaac DAIN & DASGHBACH, - -talma . .111 ilhln1d, PitrtmJKrtc,,. .vVfa ; "1 A
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