13 THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 1890: MM btyiijY km. &.. SYSVi. W The social lull after the storm of gaiety that hovered 'round the holidays has been Tery acceptable to the disciple of dinner parties and receptions,bnt several important events have taken place during the past week. The reception Riven Tuesday by lira. Wilson McCandless was one of the most charming chronicled this season. Three handsome young ladies received with .Mrs. McCandless. They were Miss Connor, of New York City; Miss Conoway, of Phila delphia, and Hiss Haymond, of Virginia. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. H. Kirke Porter, at her lovely noma In Oakland, received with her daughter, Hiss Hegeman, from i to 7 o'clock. The cerman was not danced Friday evening, at the third of the dinner-dance series, on ac count of illness in the family of 'Airs. Harry Oliver, at whose residence the composite party was to become one. The dinners, however, were given at the residences of Mrs. Mark "Watson, Mrs. A. E. W. Painter, Mrs. John H. Rlcketeon and Mrs. B. F. Jones. Avery enjoyable afternoon tea was civen last Tuesday, by Mrs. E. H. Dermltt, of the East End, in honor of her sister, Mrs. James B. Boggs, of Denver, CoL A number of young society ladies assisted the charming hostess. The second Monday evening dance was poorly attended, but those who were there enjoyed quite a spirited german. Wednesday afternoon from S to 6 Mrs. J. H. Childs. ot Fifth avenue, received numerous friends. The "Woman's Clnb celebrated its nineteenth anniversary last Thursday afternoon and de cided upon Spain as a tuple for future study, beside installing officers for the coming year. Progressive encbre was enjoytd Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Charles Son nelly, on Fifth avenue. East End. Numerous small dinner parties and euchres were enjoyed in various portions of tho city. . Several weddings that will interest Pittsburg ert are booked for the near future. On January IS that of Miss Gertrude Torrence and Mr.A-C. Overholt will occur in Connellsville, the home of the bride. It is to be quite an elaborate wed ding; four bndemalas and a maid of honor will accompany the beautiful bride to the altar. In Sewickley, on the 23d of the month, in St Stephen's Episcopal Church, a brilliant wed ding will be solemnized. The contracting par ties are Miss Gllmore, the only daughter of the late Captain D. S. H. Gilmore, and Mr. Robert JjCunningham. A number of attendants will be a feature. The maid of honor will be Miss Elizabeth Thurston, and Miss White. Miss Cun ningham and Miss Whiting will officiate as bridemaids. The best man will be Mr. George O. Cunningham, and Mr. Osbnrn Mr. TCt-it. Mr. Irwin and Mr. Gilmore will seat the guests jn the sanctuary and then precede the bridal party up the aisle. Invitations have been Issued for the marriage of Miss Nolle Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Rose, of New Castle, and Mr. Thomas T. Hance, of this city. The woddlng will take place in New Castle at the home of the bride's parents, on the evening of the 22d of January. Cards are out for a progressive euchre to be "given Wednesday afternoon by Miss Prather. of Sheffield street, Allegheny. In honor of Miss May Lapsley a 7 o'clock dinner will be given by Miss Agnes Watson at iier home, on Locust street, next Friday even ing. Mrs. Thomas L. Shields, ofEdgeworth, will tender a reception next Thursday evening from 8 to 11 o'clock. TIRED OF DRAPERIES. The Ladies Will bo Slow to Follow Parib In It Latest Dress Croze Joltings na to CoWare and Handkerchiefs Hair Dressing-. Pans says to drape again, but Pittsburg modistes do not think American ladies will be In any great haste to obey In that particular. Darperies ruled for such a long time and In such a tyrannical fashion that tbey were like the guest -who makes his hostess twice glad, once when they arrive and again when they de part, and the plain, straight, almost severe Puritan plainness of the dlrectoire styles that have succeeded the more fanciful styles, are in such favor that it is probable the ladies will think twice before discarding them. The demand for lightweight clothing is in creasing continually among the ladies, and al most all dres3-EklrtsU.ro now attached to a thin wait, thereby suspending the weight from the tin aiders. While the Jenness Miller styles are not what we might call popular, the ideas ad vanced by that lady are growing in favor every day, The three-story dress collar encasing a white Hinen collar is rapidly becoming a thing of the past and In Its place appears a very becoming and;natty little rolling collar, generally made of velvet, the hue of the dress, and, though qolt bigb In the back, rolls in front, forming a tiny V" displaying beside the neck a ribbon band or beads of some kind. For those who think they must have something white next to the skin ribbon is used for the street, and lace for the bouse, but the majority are satisfied with the finish given by the dark hued velvet; Another ptetty way of completing the neck was noticed on ahandsome golden-brown gown last week, and was simply a narrow plaited frill of velvet, and above that gold beads gave a charmingly girlish effect. The costume was severely plain and yet the elegance of sim nlicity. The skirt was laid in broad wide nl.iit and a Vandyke point of velvet finished each one at the bottom. The waist bad a short em- Sire effect and a narrow-pointed bodice belt of le velvet was worn. The young lady who donned the charmingly pretty gown was a blonde, with just a glimmer of gold in her hair and the effect of dress, hair and girl combined was distraetingry fetching. A wedding trousseau that is making at a fashionable modiste's on Penn avenue com prises some very pretty gowns and an unusually handsome evening wrap. The early spring will cee the fair East End bride enveloped In it and most becoming to her beauty will the old rose mottled plush be. It Is slightly double-breasted, slashed in the back to the waistline, lined . throughout with handsome white surah and finished at neck and sleeves and down the over lapping front with the ivory white crinkley angora wooL An attempt is being made to Introduce the tea jacket In place of the very popular garment known as the tea gown, but It will be sometime before such an innovation will be general. Suggestive of everything pretty, soft and clinging, is the tea gown be tides the air of luxurious restfulness which characterizes it, and it is becoming to any lady po matter what her size and figure. Not so with the tea jacket. It is only becoming to a lady of above average height and It necessl tales handsome silk and satin skirts. Besides a lady cannot appear in a drawing-room with a tea jacket. The boudoir is in reality its only abode, while, robed in the dainty flowing gown, a lady Is ready to go Into the presence of any ' chance caller. Bustles, the ancient time-wom subject we will resurrect just long enough to say that locally they are below par, even If Mrs. Presi dent Harrison does bestow upon them her ap probation and retain them as a necessary ad junct to her toilet. Miniature bustles are worn where tbey are absolutely necessary, but any lady who 0J an erect figure and is able to discard them without seriously inconveniencing her good appearance does so. Thohandkerchiei fluctuates, not only around the now troublesome feature of the average Pittsburg lady's face, but in its resting place rot in active use. Since the days of non pocketed frocks it has reposed In various places, tucked in the front of the bodice, in the belt, and In the leather satchels worn by ladies in shopping, but the very latest is to nave a dainty little velvet bag made of a correspond ing or contrasting color to the dress, and sus pended from the waist by a tiny gold chain. And the kerchief should be white, whether a plain hemstitched, or a handsome lace trimmed or band-embroidered linen, that being the newest and most expensive material from which these toilet accessories are manufact ured. For rull evening dress wear the hair a la (Japanese, and decorate with fancy pins as ex pensive as the purse will allow. If it isbecom- Ing: If not, try the Grecian, which consists of a compact Psyche knot jnst above the nape of the neck, and band the wavy front tresses with narrow Greek fillets of cold or silver, na nnt uuwcvci, uc uie tauer eijie unless tne feat- wSfiffs1. ,,-'- ' -w --"" . - v .-'-'. . , 1 ' &. i.,,: rV., i. 'v-- 'Ass" ." urea of the face harmonize with the idea. For instance, an upward turning nose should never appear with Grecian effects, either in hair or drapery. For the street the low style of coiffure arranged In a soft coll, or the calaeon braid, is at present the rage, and Is the pret tiest way to dress the hair for the low-crowned Russian toques now in vogue, or for the lgh-crowned walking hat. Use handsome pins of gold, silver, or oxidized silver to run through the coils, but not too many of them, for In that case the ar tlsOo effect Is lost and the vulgar obtained. Remember the hair is to be decorated and not serve simply as a cushion In which to display pretty pins. AnroDos of this a very stylish, elegantly- dressed little lady was noticed shopping the other day, whose raven black locks were too generously bedecked with jeweled pins, and after she bad left the counter at which she had been standing with a couple of friends, one ot them turned to the other and said: "What a telling advertisement Mrs. X is for her jeweler," The single rose of poetical fame that was wont to beautify the fair maiden's hair In olden times, is not sufficient, by any means, for the nineteenth century evening coiffure, but ex quisite diamond ornaments, crescents and moons, are regarded with favor, and, copied from the Second Empire, is a pretty aesign in pearls, consisting ot a coronet of the dainty stones, terminating in an aigrette of the same mounted on silver wire. Tips and plumes are used extensively also, and a charming feather aigrette is called the "Prince of Wales," and is composed of three plumes wltn drops of bril liants which are monnted on spiral springs that keep them in glittering motion. TlIOEKE BBAXCH. Pleaanre of the Week. On Friday evening-last a literary contest for the Demorest silver medal was held in the par lors of Miss Milly Tutell, of Allegheny. The recitations and mnsle were of an excellent or der and well rendered and highly enjoyed by guests and contestants alike. The judges awarded the beautiful medal to "William Kelly, of Allegheny. The Golden Circle Literary Society met with the usual large attendance Friday, January 10, and after the regular toutine of business, an interesting programme was carried out, after which the society was presented with elegant badges, representing the Golden circle, by Messrs. John W. Phillips and Brlce Swyers. A debate followed. On last Monday evening ten couples assem bled at the residence of Miss Lulu Le Goullon. Forty-seventh street, city, and organized what will be known in the future as the Pan-American Social Clnb. A business meeting was held and Mr. James L. Foster was elected President and Mr. Lou Lytle Treasurer. The object of the clnb is to while away some of the winter even ings In an enjoyable manner. They will meet once in three weeks. The Initial reception will be given on tho 23d of January, at the residence of Miss Lida McKelvey, in the East End. A most delightful surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna at their home, on Liberty street, last Thursday evening. Sing ing and dancing were indulged in until the "wee sma' hours ayont the twel'e," after which refreshments were served. Among those pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. Napier, Mr. and Mrs. Flndlay and Misses Agnes, Nellie and Jennie Napier.Kate and Annie Guetb Jennie Armour, Jennie Harper, Mary Warner, Brigie Brothers, Mary and Jessie Hanna, and Messrs. Smith, Humble, Lyons, Raisback, Ghisholm, Camp bell, Thompson, Harper, Atcheson, Armour and Hanna. An enjoyable evening was spent during the week at the residence of Mr. G. W. Smith, Marion station. The young folks presentwere Misses Margie Lutz, Maggie Rellly, Katie I Barnes, Wernie Kelly, Stella Smith, Mamie Sweenev, Gertie Smith. Maggie Sexton, Gnsta Rose, Sadie Wealon, Katie Flanigan, Mary Sexton, Katie Bums, Maggie Delehanty, Laura Wessel, Bessie Murpbr, and the Messrs. John McLaughlin. Joe Martin, Harry Woodcock, George McClnsky. James Hay. John Kelly, Edward Dreibert, Howard Garret, Willie Mar tin, iiawara Toompson, itewton jona, James Murphy, James Smith, John Murohy, Thomas Barnes and John Martin. Mrs. William McCoubrie, of Superior ave nue, gave an evening party in honor of her uncle, Mr. John Cummings, of Parnassus. A very pleasant evening was spent in singing and dancing. Mr. Dave Morgan sang several selec tions from the operas of "Nanon" and "Clo ven" Miss Adeline Johns sang "Dreams of Long Ago;" Mr. William MuConbrie sang "Be yond the Shadows." The W. T. Golmer Or chestra rendered some excellent music during the evening. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Camraings, Mr. and Mrs. Will iam Cummings, Miss Lizzie Brown, of Valley Camp, Lisa Monroe, Cora Miller, Jane Steph enson, Marie and Emma Wilson. Adeline Johns. Maude Winters, Alice Vance, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. McCoubrie, Mr. and Mrs.Benj. Ii. Sanders, Dave Morgan, George Sellers, Loden Mc-Coubrie, Charles McCoubrie, G. Miller and Albert L Christy, who presided at the organ. Coming Events. The Carroll Club, of the East End. will hold their second annual entertainment and recep tion at Orpheus Hall, East End, next Thursday. Mrs. Epstin, with her three daughters, Misses Diana, Miriam and Rosa, formerly of Knox ville, Tenn., has taken np her residence on Western avenue, Allegheny. The Woman's Christian Association, of the East End, will have an all-day sewing next Wednesday in the East End Presbyterian Church. Tbey will spend the day in manufac turing aprons aprons of all descriptions, from the voluminous cooking apron to the dainty little afternoon apron. The results of their day's work will grace the case in Kuhn's store for a while in place of the fancy articles hith erto exniDitea uiere. Mrs. Laura M. Johns. President of the Kansas Equal Suffrage Association, will lecture in the Sandusky Street Baptist Church on next Tues day evening at 7:45 o'clock. Mrs. Johns will tell "What She Knows About Voting." As is well known municipal suffrage has been granted to women In Kansas, and Mrs. Johns will base her remarks on the practical working of the ballot in the hands of women. Mrs. T. J. Leak will sing. Admission tree. All are cordially in vited. Personal Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon and family have re turned from their Western trip. Mrs. Thomas M. Carnegie and family have departed for their winter residence in Georgia. Miss Harriet Schoyer, who has been spending the holidays at her lovely home in Swissvale, has returned to her studies at Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Edna Morrow, daughter of Controller Morrow, has returned to her school at Palnes ville, O. Mr. Morrow accompanied the young lady, but has returned to the city. Miss Birdie Prescott, of Isabella street, Al legheny, and Mis Annie Logan, of Braddock, will leave shortly for a visit of several weeks' duration with friends in New 1'ork State. The Misses Madge and Blanche Oswald, of Washington street, returned home last week from New York, where Miss Blanche has been attending Dion Boucicault's school of acting. After a delightful visit in the e'ty. Mrs. John 8. Hays and her daughter Stella .have returned to New York, Mrs. Hays to the Madison Avenue Hotel and Miss Stella to Miss Peeble's school. Mrs, Fannio Lobman, of Omaha, a lady prom inently Identified with Hebrew charitable work, and well and favorably known, is visit ing ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Weil, No. 19 Beach street, Allegheny. Sewickley Society Notes. Mrs. Joseph Cralgis home after an extended visit to relatives inWatertown, N. Y. Mrs. Dale Jennings gave a very enjoyable progressive euchre Friday afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock. Mrs, "William Zimmermann. of Orange, N. J formerly of this place, is the, guest of Mrs. Charles Pease. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Shields barn !cmA cards for a reception next Thursday evenice from 8 to 11 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. John "Warden, who have been visiting relatives here, will not return to St. Augustine. Fla, but will go to Pierre, Dak, where they expect to make their future home. Mr. George Anderson and famllv, formerly of Hazelwood, are settled in their new house which Mr. Anderson recently purchased from Mr. Erskine. Hazelwood loses a charming family, and Sewickley gains one. Mrs. William Zimmermann, of Orange, N. J., was the guest of honor at the pretty after noon tea given bv Mrs. Charles Pease last Thursday. Mrs. Pease, a charming little hostess, was assisted in her pleasant duties by Mrs. Calvert Townley, Mrs. George Gormley Mrs. D. 8. Wolcott, Mrs. J. M. Tate, Misi Dravo, Miss Chaplin and Miss Blair. Among the college boys who have returned to their duties, leaving Sewickley that is, the J'ounger portion of Sewickley quite dlsconso ate, are Messrs. Frank Hutchinson, Marshall Christy, Bob Osburn, Page Warden, Wilson Porter, Lawrence and Charles Woods, of Princeton; Messrs. George Hutchinson and Walter Miller, of Lehigh, and Mr. Frank Nevin, of Williams College. Mrs. Harriet Gilmore has issued cards of in vitation to the marriage ceremony of her danghter Edith to Mr. R. J. Cnnningbam. The ceremony Is to take place In 8t. Stephen's Episcopal Church at 7 o'clock Thursday even ing, January 23, and a reception will follow im mediately after at the bride's home. The usual order of things has been reversed on this occasion, the cards to the cburcb have been issued to the relatives and immediate friends only, and the cards to the reception to the large circle of acquaintances. uftoht Ttife clilpii. m w t k: BiJOtT THEATER Herman's Vaudeville Co. Grand ofxba House.. Hanlon's "Fantasma" BAXBIS' THEATXB Bt. Felix Bisters Aoadxkt or Music... Peter Bice's Co. gfaijr CL "WOSLS'S MCBXDX Curiosities, .Etc. The above are the theatrical attractions for this week. . The statement has been made several times lately that Pittsburg's new theater had actually been born. As many times the record of births has been amended, the new theater being stricken off the list. At this moment it is not possible to say that Pittsburg will have a new theater this year; it is also unsafe to bet that Pittsburg will not have a new theater this year. The air is full of rumors, as usual; once again every zephyr which kisses the cable cars on Penn avenue has concealed about its person a beautiful plan for a theater on the ground floor, to cost a million or less, and to be erected by Jones, Brown or Robinson. The theatrical managers de facto know no more exhilarating pastime than to stand on the curb of Penn street and throw cold water on the phantasmal theaters as they float by. Naturally the public feels an interest in the matter. They, or a large part of them, know that a new theater is wanted here, wanted badly. A view of the circumstances of the various projected theaters seems to be In re quest Such a survey we will undertake. The project" most talked of is that which Involves the transformation of Jackman's liv ery stable into a theater. The halloing was originally designed for a theater, and every body knows that it has a lordlv front entirely uncalled for in a stable. Approximately its dimensions are some 78 feet front by 120 feet deep. Alttouth greater depth wonld be desir able, Mr. MCElfatrick, the eminent theatrical architect of New York, has stated that the Jackman building could be made into a first-class theater, seating from 1, 800 to 2.000 people large enough to be profitable with high-class prices. Mr. .Edward Jackman, the owner of the building, desires to leaee it to some one who will convert it into a first-class theater. He does not desire to bulla a theater himself or to have anything to do with tho theater, except as the lessor of the ground npon which it stands. He said very positively yesterday that he had no wish to be the owner or manager of a theater. The lease he is willing to give runs ten years at figures which are not notable for their smallness. It is, however, an excellent situation for a thea ter: one that will imnrove everv dav. for the tendency of retail traders of the first-class Is to build great stores in that neighborhood. At S resent Kohl x Middleton, of Chicago, who ave hitherto been known only in cheap price amusement houses, have an option to take the property. The option expires in ten days, and there is, Mr. Jackman says, a probability of Messrs. Kohl & Middleton becoming lessees of his building. But Kohl t Middleton are not the only managers who have approached Mr. Jackman, Mr. Wilt, manager of the Grand Opera House, has approached Mr. Jackman with an offer for the site. So has Mr. Bennett, the silent partner of Messrs. Gulick & .Co.: though in neither case is there any ponderable likelihood of actual transaction. The Philadelphia firm of Nixon dsZimmer man has been looking at Pittsburg with a view to erecting a first-class theater here. Tbey have been reported as looking at several sites notably one on Sixth avenue, another on Fifth avenue and the Jackman building. Tbey have not secured any one of these, and Mr. Jackman denies that they are in negotiation with him. There is a good and sufficient reason for be lieving that Messrs. Nixon & Zimmerman have abandoned any scheme of a Pittsburg theater that tbey may have had. Desirable theatrical companies which they could easily secure for their house in this city, are seeking timn'at the Bijou Theater. Therefore Nixon & Zimmerman may be eliminated from the field ot possibilities. Mb. Haeey Williams has often been urged to enter the lists as the manager of a first-class theater. It has been reported often that he contemplated building a theater on the Central Rink property on Penn avenne. but he has never said that he wonld do any such thing Recently he said specifically that the only theater he expected to build some time would be a new borne for his variety business. wny air. win snouia oeiooxing lor a site Tor a new theater it cannot be certainly said. He nas lour years oi nis lease or tne urand Opera House yet to run. But the lease will be ter minated whenever Diamond alley Is widened. This event Is of doubtful date, but in all proba bility two years, and certainly one year must elapse before its arrival. The managers of the Coleman estate, it can be said on excellent; au thority, desire the opportunity to build the great office building tbey contemplate. The property as it stands to-day is unprofitable to its owners. The theaters are both doomed to co sooner or later. Mr. Harris at present bas a lease good until the widening ot Diamond street takes place. Tee managers of the Bijou Theater are not ready to talk for publication about their plans. They will cheerfully deny any story which is circulated about their desire to own another theater here. So no matter what might be said here of their intentions in this direction, no Immediate good could come of it, except to the cotemporanes of Tub Dispatch, who would publish the inevitable denials. Messrs. Gulick & Co. have been so successful in the Bijou Theater that tt is quite reasonable to believe that they have a hankering to own another theater. Whether they will have a firstclass theater on the. ground floor, in addi tion to the popular-price Bljon, is a question which a couple of weeks will settle for a time at all events. V The most probable deal at the present writing Is that to which Mr. Edward Jackman and Messrs. Kohl Middleton will be parties. The price of land down town is high enough to prohibit most capitalists from risking so large an investment. The rent asked or the Jack man building Is not low, but it seems to be low enough to tempt a good many managers to ln auire about it The manager who takes that building will have to be a master of Ids business in every branch to get his money back. Messrs. Kohl t Middleton say that they would bring here a well-known Chicago manager to look after their interests. If the theater were well managed it would pay that Is how it seems to me, and to several gentlemen of far greater experience. Anyhow it is a handsome building, a most cgn venient location near innumerable streetcar lines and prime thoroughfares, and as near to Allegheny as a Pittsburg theater need be and a very warm welcome will be given to any gen tleman who will put up there a theater ot the best kind. A fact that needs to be kept before the eyes of the gentlemen who are thinking of building a new theater Is that Pittsburg does not want anything like what she now has. She wants a ground floor theater; with exits on all sides and plenty ot them; a fairly fire-proof building with wide aisles and comfortable seating. The policy for this theater must be first-class companies always; no second rate shows slipped in between the best A short season from mid-September till mid-April would suffice. THE theatrical managers of the whole coun try are becoming aware of Pittsburg's condi tion. New York has too many theaters; so have Chicago, Boston, St Louis. Philadelphia, Bal timore and Cincinnati. Pittsburg has not enough. Even if all the theaters now open are in existence when the new theater arrives, I believe all of them will pay. Pittsburg at this very hour needs a first-class theater of tbe sort described above very badly indeed. Many of tbe best attractions on the road will not be seen here this season because theycannot or will not play at the Grand Opera House, and the Bljon Theater has no room for them. This is no new thing. It is an old complaint that grows bigger every year. . The new play "Shenandoah" was received by Pittsburg after tbe usual fashion, a little doubtful at first and then when its merit bad been attested to by many local witnesses, with enthusiasm.- The play delighted more indi viduals to my knowledge than any drama of tbe season. What The Dispatch said about the play on Tuesday morning could only be amplified here. it a great gooa bows v near mat r. ron son Howard is writing an American comedy which will be produced in New York next Sep tember. It Is already asserted that this play will nut all his previous works in the shade. This Is rather long-range prophecy. Ahothbb piece of good news is thatPitts burgers are to get a look at Gilbert and Sulli van's new opera, "The Gondoliers," soon. The Chicago Opera House company will sing "The Gondoliers" at the Bijou Theater in March. The company is to be a good one, and Lilly Post has been engaged already. The New York papers aeree that "The Gon doliers" Is full of Sullivan's musical gems and brilliant with Gilbert's peculiar wit. The En. glish company which Doyly Carte sent over to produce the piece is declared to be atrociously bad. The avorable verdict of the critics, therefore, is strong testimony to the opera's intrinsic merit. Next season Francis "Wilson and Marie Jan sen,, with their company, will bring "The Gondoliers" again to Pittsburg. This will be some compensation for the loss of "The Oolah," which Mr. Wilson is unable to present to lttSDurg this season, as u nau ueen ar ranged he should. Hepburn Johns. The Progrnrame. Messbs. GulicK' & Co. will give their patrons one of the most novel features that has yet been seen in the United States in connec tion with dramatio presentation which Will be introduced by them with the first appearance in this city of Herman's Transatlantiqne Vaudeville Company, under their management at the Bijou Theater, beginning to-morrow night, -the engagement being limited to one week only. This matchless organization, since its opening In New York City In August has achieved a success that has proved almost fab ulous, and a single Instance may be quoted in their two weeks' business in Qbicags, where the receipts reached nearly 522,000. Trewey, the absolute master whom every artist for a decade past bas more or less copied, and Gus Williams, subduedly, but effectively humorous, lead their associates In a performance that is highly entertaining. The new audacious Fas de Quater, as illustrated By the four beautlfnl gaiety danseuses'eccentriqucs, the Misses Rose Newham, Kittle Talbot, Minnie Talbot and Daisy Lynton win the hearts of all lovers of fancy skirt dancers. TheAthols, in their in genlus spider-web act, entitled "The Spider and the Fly," in which one appears as a spider in a very ingeniously constructed web of rope, while their performance concludes with a won derful exhibition of contortions. Le Petit Freddie, the wonderful Infant phenomenon, who will not be 7 years old until next Decem ber, and who speaks English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and in fact almost every language that is spoken in the world, and sings in 11, can tell the cube root of UK. imitates Bobby New comb, and the leader ot an Italian orchestra. Les Freres Tacchi, originator of the old-bell specialty, come in for their share of the recog nition. The comedienne, Carrie Tutein, assisted by Mr. Harry Pepper, do a charming sketch, entitled "The Singing Master." while later on in the evening is to be seen Miss Eunice Vance, the little London cirL who sines "Little Tottie Cough Drop," For this song Miss Vance is fetchingly attired in a costume of modest black, which she exchanges for a pretty Qua keress dress, in which she does a characteristic Quaker girl of the demure "Prunes and Prism." Next comes Herr Tholen. from the Paris Hippodrome, who is charged with elec tricity and reads by the radiance ot his phos phorescent bead. This artist is accompanied by a singing dog. Dainty. Katie Seymour dances, like a fairy or butterfly. Last but not least come the marvelous Pinands. Tbey make music out of every sort of thing, fiom a train of cars to a German pipe, and change their cos tumes at least eight times during the short duration of their acts. Taking it all in all, Herman's Grand European Company ought to be a "feast for the eye and ear." The enter, tainment is said to be clean and wholesome all through. "The St Felix Sisters have been favorably known throughout the country formanyyears. For the past two years they have been travel ing on the continent of Europe, appearing in au tne principal cities, London, Paris, Edin burgh, Berlin, Dresden, Hanover, Brussels, Antwerp, St Petersburg and many others. Tbey are now touring through the United States and have everywhere met with marked favor. They will appear at Harris' Theater to morrow afternoon and the balance of the week in their musical farce comedy, "A Royal Hand," in which they will be supported by a company of comedians especially selected and fitted to their parts. The play Is replete with music, singing and dancing. The "Ancient Mode, a French dance ot 100 years ago, is the latest novelty introduced by the St Felix Sis ters. The Hanlons' "Fantasma," with a good many new features, comes to the Grand Opera House this week. There is nd able-bodied citi zen or child in Pittsbnrg who has not a full knowledge of the great merits of "Fantasma." The new features Include the decapitation of Jiteo, the clonii. and the Fre trio, late of the' Drury Lane Theater, London, will make their first appearance with the company here. There are several grand transformation scenes, a large nnmber of beautiful tableaux, tricks innumerable, and quite a menagerie of ani mals, including Dears, serpents ana raonits on land, and gigantio crabs, lobsters and octopuses In the sea. The appearance ot that famous Frenchman, "Max O'Rell," at Old City Hall, next Thursday evening, will be the literary sensation of next week in Pittsburg. "Max O'Rell" bas met with the most wonderful success everywhere he has appeared, his author's canserie on "Jonathan and Hit Continent" arou'ing his auditors to a condition of the greatest good humor. O'Rell, of course, talks in English, which statement settles a doubt in tbe minds of many persons who have declared that tbey would go to see him, even if, perhaps, they might not be able to understand French. The tickets, the highest price being 75 cents, are to be had Kleber'8. A constellation of vaudcvilje stars will shine from the Academy stage, in the fornrof Peter Rice's All American Vaudeville Syndi cate. The members inclnde prime favorites, such as Hawkins and Collins, the Great Four, consisting ot Baker, Jones, Manning and Davis; the able specialists, Ross and Fentnn, and such clever performers of various good things as Geyer and Goodwin, Mamie Goodrich, Lottie Gllson and others. It is one of the best shows on the road, and in many respects more original talent is combined in It than can be found in half a dozen variety companies. The programme at tho World's Museum this week is big again. This size runs to a maxi mum in Marcus Goodwill, a son of Anak. This giant is attended by three valets in the persons of the Murray triplets. Smith, the anatomical wonder, and Baldwin, the armless artist, and a cyciorama of Parisian transparen cie&are among the other attractions. Stage WhUpem. Sydney Rosenfeld has finished a new play called "The Stepping Stone." Joseph Jetteeson and W. J. Florence are traveling in their private car "The Rivals." "THE Fakik," a new farce comedy, with Ed Morris and Charles Lemon as the leading come dians, will be seen at the Bijou in Feoruary. Owtxq to the Illness of Mr. Van Meter Gates, his dramatio muslcale has been In definitely postponed and the money for seats sold bas been refunded. A. J. Shedden Is managing "Lights and Shadows" very successfully on its tour through tbe country. Last week tbe melodrama did great business in Albany, N. Y. Ik the list of actori and actresses who are and have been ill with the grip daring the past week are Lillian Rnssell, Fanny Rice, Louis Massen. Eugene Tabor, Minnie Cummings and Frank Bangs. The four weeks' performance of the opera at the Auditorium, Chicago, which closed last Saturday nleht. Is said to have resulted in re ceipts of $232,951. At no performance were there less than 8,000 people present OAELETon's Opeea Company will follow Herrmann's Transatlantiqne at the Bljon, And will present two operas, "Nanon" and "The Brigands." Mr. Murry, one of tbe principals of tho company, is a native of Pittsburg, and his many friends and admirers are arranging sev eral theater parties to attend the Bljon during the engagement B aba Bernhardt has appeared at Paris In "Joan of Arc." Jules Barbler's historical drama is in three parts and six tableaux, with choral and orchestra score by Charles Gounod. The scenio effects are said to be superb and Gounod's music impressive to a degree. Sara's acting as the Pucelie excited enthusiast Her dresses were magnificent and archeologieally correct All the Parts Journals are unanimous in pronouncing the production a triumph. In Boston, Mansger Rudolph Aronson's pro duction of Offenbach's military operetta, "The Drum Major," has Tecelved universal praise from both press and public, all agreeing that it is unquestionably the most gorgeous and imposing presentation of comio opera ever seen in this country. The march of the French troops in the last act creates greater enthusiasm than was ever known in the his tory of the Hollis Street Theater, where tbe company is playing a fonr weeks' engagement Me. Eddy W.Babbett's agent in New York ays: Everyone interested in the welfare of the stage will be glad to know that Lawrence Bar rett is on tbe safe road to perfect health. Thn alarmists, who whenever a prominent man be vuuiea ill, Ko eiiii m luu fjcaniimeui wuicn IS their characteristic, may now indulge in a com fortable meal of eating their own words. Mr. Barrett will, it Is true, not- act again this sea. son, but he Is certain to resume his work on tbe stage In tho fall and with Mr. Booth will be seen in several notable productions of leglu- $$ 0 teo, ttJSS39 jlrirw HHBipIT I JJ M txfm All communications for this department should be mailed to reach The Dispatch not later than Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to all organizations classified under this heading. Tbe Golden Ensles. D. G. O. S. Hackwelder Installed the officers of Manchester Castle No. 212 last Thursday evemuc, and those ot Allegheny Castle the Tuesday evening before that D. G. C. S. Haoknelder will install the officers of Iona Castle No. 208, of Hazelwood, next Wednesday evening. He will have quite a delegation with him to assist in the work. The members of Star of the West No. 93, Venus No. 2)1. and Manchester No. 212 are going to visit Jona Castle No.263,of Hazelwood, in a oody next Wednesday evening. The train leaves the Union Depot at 7 f. x. Tho General Committee is now a solid, united firganlzation. every castle in Allegheny and Beaver connties being represented. This speaks well for the Undertaking of the order to do the square thing tor the Supreme Castle next May. Avalon Castle Na 212, Allegheny Castle No. 131, Star of tbe West No. 83 and Man Chester Castle No 212, were the banner castles In selling tickets for tho late entertainment Lexington Castle No. 330 and Anchor No. S3S were not far behind. Allegheny Castle No. 131, K. G. E has ap plied for dispensation to change tbe name ot Allegheny to Lorena Castle. This will be a move in the right direction and shows the good feeling existing among the members of this Castle. It also Indicates the active interest the members have for the lately organized castle. Venus Castle No. 29LKnights of the Golden Eagle, will hold an open incetin&on Thursday, January SO, at 8 P. M., at the G. A R. Hall Fourth avenue. The Hon. H. L Gourley will deliver an oration and other speakers expected are Rev. M. D. Lichllter and S. 3. Robertson. There will be a musical nd literary entertain ment Election of permanent officers will take place at the next regular meeting of the Gen eral Committee, Thursday evening. January 16. A Grand Marshal will also be elected at this meeting to commence at once making prepara tion for the grand parade, which takes place next May, when the Supreme Castle of the world meets in Pittsburg. The General Committee K. G. E of West ern Pennsylvania, met last Thursday evening, in regular session," at its headquarters. No. 80 Fourth avenue, 'lie reports of various sub committees, including that of tbe Secretary and Treasurer, showed all bills of the late en tertainment paid and a balance from the enter tainment clear profit ot 820U. The committee feels quite elated over tbe success of this, their first entertainment On last Monday evening D. G. C. Patterson, assisted by D. G. V. Hacknelderand p. O. E.T. White, ot Star of tbe West Castle No. .S3, and Brothers Earnest Walker and others, ofAmeri cus Castle, installed tbe officers of Independent Castle, at Braddock. The semi-annual report of this castle shows an increase of 18 members, over 8100 paid out for benefits and an increase In K. oi E. bands of S170 over the report ot last time, not counting a tine new organ the broth ers bought by subscription. Golden Chain. Oakland lodge will soon be instituted. Supreme Organizer Osmond will pay an official visit to Fidelity Lodge, of Allegheny, to-morrow evening. Past Commander James Collins, of Liberty Lodge, and Commanders D. M.Neal and Frank A. IGrundy. of Fidelity aud Gas City Lodges, were visitors at the meeting of Pittsburg Lodge ou last w eunesuay evening. Duquesne Lodge, of this city, Initiated a candidate at its meeting on last Thursday nleht Three well-known gentlemen who are quite prominent in a similar order are to be in itiated at the next meeting. The next regular meeting of the Allegheny County Entertainment Committee will be held in Dr. Manchester's parlors, on Penn avenne, this city, on next Friday evening. The chair men of the various sub-committees are ex pected to make full reports. -The State Convention of Past Commanders was held in Pittsburg Lodge room at No 81 Fourth avenue, in this city, on last Wednesday evening. W. C. Magee, of Pittsburg Lodge, was elected Chairman of the Convention; M. C. Bryant of Allegheny Lodge, and Samuel L Os mond, of Duquesne Lodge, were nominated for State Commander and Supreme Representa tive, which resulted in the election of the last named gentleman. For Vice State Commander and alternate representative. M. n. Bryantwas nominated and elected by unani mous consent C. C. Craft was the delegate from Crafton Lodire No. 18: M. O. Bryant Allegheny Lodge No. iB: W. R. Cutbbert Liberty Lodge No. 55; A. H. Patterson, Patter sou Lodge No. 6i: 8. L Osmond, Dnquesne Lodge No. 90; W. C. Magee, Pittsburg Lodge No. 92; W. M. Bell, McKeesport Lodge No. 95; W. C. Griffith, Liberty Lodge No. 9S S. Mo Elroy, Gas City Lodge No. 103. O. V. A. M. An adjourned meeting of the delegates to the convention held in Hazelwood December 6, on consolidation of O. U. A. M. and J r. O. U. A. M. will bo held at the Moorhead building, corn er Grant street and Second avenue, Tuesday, January Hat 10 o'clock, A. n. Proper credentials from councils are- necessary. The installation ot officers of General John A. Dix Council, No. 251 0. U. A. M. was held at tbeir ball, at Ingram, on Friday evening, and the following officers were installed htllSf; John P. Kenney: C, F. W. Wright; V. C, C. E. West: R. a. A. L. Petrie; A. R. 8., Newton Petrie; F.&, W. Ii Slack; J. a, T. Verner: E Robert Montgomery. L P., Frank Jackson; O. P.. J. E. Venjer; Trustee. Newton Petrie; Rep resentative to S. C, W. G. Mercer; Alternate. S. R Fltzer. On Tuesday e venlne: January 14. Bloomfleld Lodge No. 134, A. O. U. W., will give a select musical and literaryentertainment atVaugbn's Hall, Sixteenth ward. The following ladies and gentlemen will appear on tbe occasion: Mr. Charles V. Lewis, Leon Long, Charles H. Hcdenberg, R. R. Smith, Charles Hamls. Wil liam Gripp, Miss Lilly Conley, Miss Jennie Mc Steen, Mist Lizzie Bash, Miss Katie Brannlgan and Miss Blanche Powell from tbe Hiland Pi ano School; also Mr. William M. Culbertson. Dr. J. C. Dunn, Grand Medical Examiner of this State, will make tho opening address. Thomas A, Armstrong Council 291, O. U. A. M., Allegheny. Installed tbeir officers January 4, as follows: Commander, Fred Bennett; Vice Commander. W. C. Miller; Senior Ex-Commander, J. M. Bratt; Junior Ex-Commander, Joseph Paul; Recording Secretary, Benjamin T? Mp.Tntrrps Assistant Rpnrrtlntr RprAtarv. Louis H. Walker: Financial Secretary. Thomas Hood; Treasurer, Jonn Brinkman: Inductor, W. H. L. Hamilton: Examiner, WJEvans;L P., Edward Cramer; O. P., Joseph Christy, Jr.; Trustees, D. J. Campbell for 18 months, Joseph Paul for one vear, and W. H. L. Hamilton for six months; Rep. S. C, Wi H. L. Hamilton; proxy, John Brinkman. A. nod I. O. K. of M. A very strong movement is on foot in Law renceville to organize a commandery of the Knights of Malta. D, D. G. C. Adair has charge of the organization, and if the applica tion is any criterion from which to judge, a flrstx lass commandery maybe expected in the near future. Among tbe list of applicants may be found tbe representative business men of that portion of tbe city. The Knights of Malta bases its organization In the year 10S4, and there are 12 degiees; its ritualistic work is an cient and stands parallel with masonry. Al ready there are over 100 names on the charter list and the preliminary meeting will be held on Tuesday evening. 14th inst, in Houston's Hall, Forty-ninth and Butler streets. Jr. O. V. A. ill. Wm.rThaw Council No. 890, Jr. 0. U. A. M., was Instituted last Thursday night at ISO West End avenne.by S. Vi o. Collins, assisted by Manchester Council No. 124. It has 60 charter members and 25 propositions fur membership. The officers as elected are: tt. Jas. M. Meloney; V. C. E. G. Lang; R. a. G. T. Hunzeker; A. R. SM W. Martin; Treasurer, B. F. Todd: Warden, Jas. McCanlleyt Conductor, W. H. Taylor: L B. S. A. Meauor; OiB... Wm. Matsch: Jr. P. C, J. M. Fulton; Trustees, J. L. Swattz, Wm. Heck ert and Jos. Neeliy. Augusta Codncll No. 393 was instituted Friday nlfht at the hall, corner Thirtieth street and Pean avenne, by Deputy State Councilor E. Gordon, Jr. The council starts out wita 32 members, and a large number of names will be proposed at their next meeting. The new coun cil will meet on Friday evening. The following officers were elected and installed: Conncilor, William Gillespie; Vice Councilor, Thomas Thomas; Treasurer. F. 8chlenstedt; A. R. 8., Elmer Snee; Conductor, Thomas Lewis; War den, F. Bostwick; O. &, E. Ross Jones; Trus tees, Joseph Hooker and M. A. Mclntyre. A large nnmber of visiting members assisted at tbe institution. State Vice Councilor Stephen Collins was present, and spoke to the members oi tne opjecta oi mo oraer. S. K. of A. O. V. W. Colonel C. V. Lewis will addrets Liberty Legion No. 20 on Tuesday evening, if he re covers from la grippe. From reports of all the Legions in this vi cinity, it Is generally conceded that No. 9 made a great mistake in surrendering its charter. Time will tell. Pittsburg Legion No. 1 will have Installa tion of officers. Instruction and degree work, on Monday evening. It is expected the Grand Commander will be present Deputy G. O. Todd will install the officers. Order of Chmrn Friend. H. H. Morse, of New York, Supreme Coun cilor of the United States and Canada, will be at the Hotel Anderson on Tuesday next H. E. Houseman, of Greensburg, acting Supreme Conncilor, is expected to be in tbe city on Friday evening next having been in vited to Install the new officers of Goodwill Council No 12. Braddock, Wilktnsburg and East Liberty are invited to be present. The Fraternal Mystic Circle. A Ruling of tbe Fraternal Mystic Circle has just been instituted in Allegheny. The Frater nal Mystic Circle is a secret benetictal order in corporated nnder the laws of Ohio December 9. IsSi. It provides against temporary and to tal disability, with a life insurance feature. D. E. Stevens, of Columbus, O., ij supreme Mys tic Ruler. British-American Association. On Tuesday evening next, Jaunary 14, the members of Branch No. 2, of tbe British American Association, will meet in the Moor head bnilding, corner of Grant street and Second avenue, for tho purpose of electing Its officers for the ensuing year and other Import ant business. A. O. V. W. The pnblio Installation of officers and the entertainment to be given by General Custer Lodge No. 118 to-morrow evening promises to be a very enjoyable affair. As this lodge does nothing by halves, thev have made prepara tions for this occasion on a scale that will in. sure those in attendance a very pleasant even ing, and will no doubt be the means of adding many members to their already large and flourishing lodge. Independent Sovereigns of Industry. TheW.W. Parkhill Council, No. 23, Inde pendent Sovereigns of Industry, celebrated its third anniversary at Its ball last night An Interesting programme closedwith a good time at ino pauquet uoaru. c at. B. A. A meeting will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at St Mary's school, on Washington street Allegheny City, to organize a branch. The Grand Trustees will meet at Imperial Hall at 9 A. It., on Monday. Royal Arcanum. Glenfleld Conncll No. 841, Royal Arcanum, will have an open installation of officers on next Friday evening. January 17. Tbe mem bers respectfully invite tbeir friends to attend. NATIONAL GUARD NOTES. Major Huisexofxb, of the First Brigade, was in the city for a few days during the past Week. Assistant Subqeon Johnston, of the Fourteenth Staff, who has been on the sick list for some time past, is about again in improved health. The soldier boys seem to be no exception to the rest of humanity when the grip challenges them. Q,nite a number are now on the list of victims. The recent ball given by Company I of Mc Keesport was a success financially. Over $100 was placed in the company treasury as aeon sequence. An effort is being made by some of the offi cers of the Fonrteenth Regiment to secure the old University building on Diamond street for armory purposes. Captains W. N. Davis. John P. Peimy and a number of other local officers will leave for Columbus to-night to take in the inauguration ceremonies this week. Inspectob or Ritle Pbactice Bbottw, of the Fourteenth, is looking for bull's eyes in a new field. He is a candidate for the appoint ment of Surveyor ot the Port in this district The next turnout of the Washington In fantry will be on Washington's birthday anni versary. February 22. Captain Shannon ex pects to surprise tbe natives by some fine marching that day if the weather permits. Company drills In the city are being better attended lately than for several months past, and captains of companies will shortly get to work preparing for the spring inspections, which will be earlier this year than heretofore. In late orders from the Adjutant General's office Lieutenant Frank Gardiner, of Company C, Eighteenth Regiment is discharged by rea son Of resignation, and Captain John P. Ken nedy, of Company D. Fifth Regiment is granted a 30 days leave of absence. Instbuctob WlCKS,of the Eighteenth Reg iment drum corps, has a large class of boys which meets several nights every week at the barracks on Penn avenue, and practices on the fife. Some of tbe youncsters are Improving so rapidly that Sergeant Wicks will shortly grad uate tnem into toe regular arum corps. The annual meeting of the officers of the Eighteenth Regiment was held last night at headquarters, Fifth avenne. The civil officers for tbe ensuing year were elected, also the re ports of the Treasurer and Financial Secretary were read. Tbe company commanders handed in the company donations for the Hartranft fund, and while the sums were rather small, tbey compare favorably with the reports from other portions of tbe State. The regiment as a whole, will forward about 500 to tbe commit tee in Philadelphia this week. Companies D, G and E, of the Eighteenth RegimenV were issued a number of the new 43 caliber guns last Thursday evening which lately arrived from Harrisburg. Among sev eral other slight improvements connected with the latest gnns tbe State Is issuing is an open sight cover which allows for the expansion of tbe gun barrel on account of the heat resulting from rapid firing. Considebable kicking is being indulged in by some of the local companies over the prac tice at Brigade headquarters and the Adju tant General's office in tbe matter of Issuing commissions. One lieutenant who passed the Examining Board six months ago has not yet received his commission, while his prede cessor has never been discharged in orders, it is safe to say there are some companies in this State, whose officers are wholly unknown to the Harrisburg authorities. The decision of Adjutant General Hastings rclatlvo to commissioning officers without re oulrlng them to appear before an examining board, seems to have stirred np quite a hornets' nest In the eastern portion of tbe State. The Adjutant General has merely taken one inter pretation out of many that can be placed upon most of tbe sections of tbe military code. The code, as a whole, is rapidly being regarded as one of the rankest set of laws the State ever had tbe misfortune to adopt An increase of the annual appropriation by the Federal Government to tbe National guards of the country, will be strongly agitated at the Convention ot National Guard Associa tions which will be held at Washinirtan. T). n on February 5, There is now appropriated to the Gnard the sum of t400,(XX) annually, and it is hoped to increase that amount to at least 51.000,000. Another important f eatnre of this meeting will be tbe discussion of the best means of bringing the Guards and the general Government into closer connection. Fob a disordered liver try Beecham's Pills. Pears' Soap the purest and best ever made Great Inducement Until April. Bring the little ones to Anfrecht's "Elite" gallery, 616 Market st, Pittsbnrg. Pine cabinets $1 per dor. Call early for sitting. PtrKNiTUBE re-npholstered and repaired, mattresses made and renovated. Hatjgh Ss Keen Air, 33 and 31 Water st. GrNGllAMSl ginghanjsl ginghams! Best makes and styles of Scotch, and French zephyr ginghams, 25a and 30c a vard. ttssu Huous &"Hackk. Have your parlor suits re-upholstered by Hangh Ss Keenan, 33 aud 31 Water tt. India silks 48 cts. Sarah silks 35 cts. Kkable & SHTSTEB, 35 Fifth ave, Trrhsa TflfcbOYjtf'pftjY-Ollfc Jf-5C - SsfSS' SSSb&&e&,- An open installation is an institntlon that should be commended in the highest terms. The nnmber of these is on the in crease, a pleasing fact, the nnmber this year probably having been larger than ever be fore. These affairs are very benefici both to the comrades and to their friends and should be encouraged to tbe fullest extent The open installations this year have been made especially interesting. Post 157. The open installation ofFostloTi officers took place at Turner Hall Vrn Friday evening. After tbe installation the Brand drawing ot the prizes of the late fair was con ducted by. a committee of representative com rades. The 1st 2d, 3d, 4 th Sth and 6th prizes were taken respectively byNos. 6, Jfl, 77. 288. 410 and 110. The entertainment was very enjoyable and included the specialties oi Thomas H. Kay. of Philadelphia; music by the Major E. A. Montooth Cornet Band and a per formance by a turning class. Post 123. William McClelland, of the Na tional Council of Administration, installed the officers of Post 123 on last Thursday evening. Tbe same evening William A. Stone, ot Post 88, on behalf of tbe comrades of 128. presented retiring-Post Commander Thomas G. Sample with a handsome Grand Army badge of gold, appropriately lnscnbed, in recognition of bis services as commander for six terms and adju tant for three terms. A very happy and pleas ant evening was spent During the meeting tbe statement was made that tbe post had. In a life of about ten years, expended in charitable work the extraordinary sum of between $18,000 and 119,000. Post U7 Post HTs officers will be openly In stalled on Tuesday evening at Armory Hall, Frankstown avenue. Comrade W. J. Patterson being the Installing officer. After the installation services Colonel Danks will deliver a lecture on "Historical Gettys burg." The rest of the entertainment win De music, singing and a broom drill by 18 pretty young ladles. P03T 215-Chief Mustering Officer X S. Reis willoDenly install the officers of Post 215 on next Tuesday evening. An entertainment in cluding speeches and music, will be given after tbe installation. The' retiring Commander, Major Jas. L. Graham, will deliver an address. A pleasant evening is anticipated. Post 360. The open Installation of the Ve rona Post and its auxiliary. Womeus' Relief Corps No. 63. occurred on January 4. A beau tiful silk banner was presented to Post 860 by tbe ladles of No. 63 on the occasion. A pleasant entertainment followed including music, recitations and short addresses. This post is doing much good and is in excellent condition. Post 162. The officers of Post 163 were in stalled on Saturday, January 4. and a pleasant Installation it was. During tbe term of 1SS9 tbe post nnder tbe commandership of Comrade A. P. Burchfield, increased in membership from U8 to 193 and several applicants are awaiting muster. Post 23a The officers ot Post 230 were in stalled on last Wednesday evening by Comrade John F. Hunter. Much pleasure was occa sioned among the comrades by tbe presence ot the retiring Commander, J. V. Brooks, who has been very ill for several months and unable to attend the meetings. Post 236. Comrade it. M. Bell, of Mansfield. installed tbe officers of Post 233 on Friday even ing. The usual pleasant time was spent in sneechmaklng and storytelling. POST 548. Post &iSs officers were installed last night at Ralston's Hall, Wllklnsburg, by Comrade O. M. Head, of Post 2o9. Tbe in stallation was open and was followed by music and speeches. Post 645 The Installation of Post 645. of Mlllvale, was beld on last Monday evening. Tbe installing officer was Past Commander D. M. Morrison, of 123. After the business of tbe evening concluded. Comrade Morrison enter tained tbe post with some reminiscences of tbe battle of Fredericksburg, and concluded by presenting tbe post with a handsome gavel made from a piece nf wood taken from the old stockade of Libby Prison. Department Commander to be Herr. Department Commander Thomas J. StewarM and staff will arrive in Pittsbnrg on Tnesday afternoon ana wui stop at tne cseventn Avenue Hotel. The Department Commander is on an official tonr and will be pleased to meet tbe comrades of the posts of the county at tbe hall of Post 259, on Sixth avenue, over thegas office, on tbe evening of bis arrival, it being the regu lar meeting night of Post 2S9. It is hoped that the comrades will turn out in large numbers to greet the commander. Tbe hall ot Post 259 Is a large and commodious one, suitably adapted for such an occasion. Tbe meeting will no doubt be a pleasing and instructive one, as tbe unwritten work is to be exemplified by the Department Commander. Ladles or the G. A. E. An open installation of tbe officers of Lieutenant Geary Circle was conducted by Miss Maggie Hare 'on Tuesday evening. Tbe hall was crowded with an audience that appre ciated fully the excellent entertainment that followed tbe well conducted installation. The officers of Captain Thomas Espy Circle, of Mansfield, were installed on Thursday even- lDS- ... ... un juonaay evening me omcers oi tvuson Circle, Soringdale, Pa., were Installed. The installation of the officers of Mary E. Humbert Circle took place on Friday after noon. Mrs. TV. T. Bradberry, the newly elected president of Colonel John B. Black Circle Na 1L entertained the officers and council of ad ministration at ber residence on James street. Allegheny, on Thursday evening. A very pleasant time was spent. The Department President, who is a Past President of this cir cle, was in attendance. Flans were laid ont for work for the ensuing year. This circle is one of the largest in Allegheny connty, and is in a flourishing condition. Tho officers of Garfield Circle No. 15, were installed at the last meeting. A very pleasant meeting was had. The retiring president, Mrs. Kliza J. Miller, was presented with a handsome gift, as was also tho secretary, Mary B. Mc Camlsh. Union Veteran Lesion. AT THE installation of tbe officers of En campment No. 1 0. V. L, last Monday night, the large hall was crowded. After the installa tion three new recruits were mustered and ten applications read, and applications passed on yet to be mustered. Regimental historical lec tures will be delivered during the spring months. It Is likely that the Hon. John H. Kerr will give a history of the One Hundred and Fiftv-flfth Pennsylvania Volunteers on the evening of January 2U, to be followed by Colo. net John A. Danks, who will, on the evening of February 3, give an account of the Old Sixty third. Enoamtmest No. 47 U. V. L., at Williams port, will bold Its annual banquet on tho even ing of tbe 14th. It is expected thara number of members of the Legion will atteuo. colonel W. S. Jones has tbe matter in charge, and it promises to bo a decided success. The following encampments of U. V. L.have been mustered: No. 60 at Phmmxville.PaNo. 61 at Fort Wayne, Ind., No. 52 at Edwardsvllle, IB., and No. 63 at Fond du Lac, Wis. Several other encampments are under way and will be mustered in the near future. The National Cadets. The Twenty-second Rgiment Infantry, Na tional Cadets, which was recently organized in this city, is succeeding admirably. The boys seem to take great Interest m tbeir work, and tbeir drilling is excellent for tho short time they have been at it Company A drills at Market Hall and meets at Washington In fantry Armory every Friday from 7 to 830 p. H. This company needs a few more boys, and hoys having full consent of their parents, to enlist for two years, may do so by appearing at the armory, on Market street, between 8.-43 and 9:15 P. H. on Friday. Grand Army Notes. Post 155 cleared pver 81,600 on Its fair, which closed on Now 1 ear's. Oveb 460,000 unadjudicated claims on fits In the pension office! Cohkadb P. 8. Duo AjtuB, of Post 360, Ver ona, is slowly recovering from a four weeks' sickness. No deeM of tfce latere is Poet 138's fair since tbe holidays Is apparent, m fact; the re vsrsoistrae. THEBElslittledoubtaboutthe flnanciallue cess of Post 41' s fair. It has been largely attend ed and well patronized. , . . v Comrade Thomas G. Jones, of Post 239, installed the officers of Post 207, Homestead, on Saturday. January 4. New England comrades " gonerally are favorable to the candidacy of General Butler as uouimanaer in cmet oi tne u. A. a. Dzpabtkent Commander Stewabt will officially visit Post 60 at Mobongahela City on January 23. Post 60"s officers will be publicly in stalled on this occasion In the opera house. Corporal James Tanner. late Commis sioner of Pensions, will lecture at Old City Hall on Friday, January 17. During his stay hero tbe old soldiers will find him at the Mononga hela House. Beginning with this year comrades of the G. A. R. will be admitted to camps of Sons of Veterans, a special countersign, however, be ing necessary foradmljsion. Tbe latter will be given to comrades in tbe usual manner. Peter Martin, a member of Post 151, claims to be the youngest ex-ioldler of the Re bellion in this vicinity. He enlistedn August, 1862, in Company K, One Hundred and Twenty third Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, at the age of 15 years and 7 months. Space in the three Pullman cars secured by the delegates through tbe Transportation Com mittee is rapidly being taken np and little of it remains. This refers to the Pullman sleeping ears that will be sidetracked at Sbamokin and used for sleeping quarters during the encamp ment. Post 88 was lanrely represented at the in stallation of the officers of Nevin Camp, Sons of Veterans, last week. Fathers and sons had a pleasant time together in speech-making and story-telling. Many of the comrades of Post 88 will add interest at the installation of Lysis Camp's officers tomorrow night Tax regular meeting of Post 259 will be held Tuesday evening. January 14, at the hall, 77 Sixth avenue, on which occasion the officers of the post will be installed by Comrade Askln, of Post 157, and a recruit mustered. Department Commander Thomas J. Stewart has signified his intention of being present and exemplify, ing tbe unwritten work. An earnest and fra ternal invitation is extended by Commander O. M. Head, of 259, to the comrades ot the several posts of the co unty to be present A Poser! Why will yon suffer with indigestion, con stipation, piles, torpid liver and sick headache when a few cents will buy Hamburg Flg enough to relieve your distress at once and effect a cure in a few days f 25 cents. Dose, one fig. Mack Drug Co., N.Y. TTSu Cakpets cleaned and feathers renovated by Hangh & Keenan, 33 and 34 "Water st LATIMER'S Mid-Winter Sale -OF- Heavy Wraps, Seal Plash Coats AND 986 Mufife, 37c. As we must make room and these heavy goods are in oar way. We shall make PRICES TELL on this too heavy stock. Underwear, Quality also in Men's 1,000 Shirts, 20c. A genuine bargain, to show we are in earnest in moving our surplus goods. 138 Federal and 46 South Diamond Streets, Allegheny, Pa. JaS-arwT3u ON THE FEMALE FACE. On the upper Hd, chin. eat, bands, arms and! breast, hair betweonV the eyebrows,on men's cbeeksabovethebeard line, also hair growing in tufts from scars, ' moles and birth marks, destroyed for ever without pain, shock, scar or injury by tbe Electric Needle Operation fcy Dr. J. Van Dyck, Electro Surgeon, Philadel phia, and 02 Penn avenue, Pittsburg: This sunerflnous growth of facial hair is surprisingly prevalent. We see it in th drawing i oom, street and wherever ladles con gregate. Every lady with hair on her face knows that tbe use of depilatories, the tweezers, scissors and razor all make these bairs grow coarser, stiffer, darker and mora numerous. There is only one method in the world by which this obnoxious growth of hair can be destroyed forever and that is by the Electric Needle Operation. This Is a purely scientific operation, and la indorsed by all physicians and surgeons of eminence. Dr. Van Dyck devotes several hours dally to the permanent removal of hair by this operation. He has operated for 13 years, has treated hundreds ot cases, and has a national reputation as an expert in Electro Surgery. Ladles, if nature bas unkindly provided you with this obnoxious growth of facial hair, don't neglect your case another day, but stop tho use of depilatories, scissors, tweezers orrazon, and consult Dr. Van Dyck at once and be for ever freed from this lifetime blemish. Moles, birthmarks, wart; excrescences on the eyelids, neck and hands, red nose, enlarged veins of cheeks and nose, elevated and discol ored scars, keloid growths, enlarged glands, cancers and tumors destroyed by Electro Sor- , Kery uv J-T. van uyce coos iree. vuicst bourse to 6: Sundays, 10 to 5. Engagements can ne made by letter. Call or address jsj dr. J. VAN dyck: e -f&1n r P.nn Pitthnrv. Pa. f- ' , -WJf NOW IS TIME LEARN NEWTON'S FRENCH andTAILOB STSTEH Oir DRESS CUTTING. By using this system aperlect fit can always be made, no matter bow Irregular tbe f orm. Per- ecs ritting Patterns, .ut to order. NEWTON'S i TVRTrna nii'i.i'i is.-,' 'M-AJW WU11U1V. SCHOOL, ' J 12 Btxtii It Flttobm T, M, LATIMER, UPERFLUOUS HI stizslsm, i Wi TOM,-! - cWrJJ l) 3 ix r :j l I lit WJru mm