IIHrfVHHai! 18 THt ntyLJil Or" btpljJY, A slender, graceful lady, attired In a stylish blue broadcloth tailor-maoe gown, and a seal skin cloak, attracted my attention not lone ago as she traversed our streets. A face of un usual sweetness, combined uith rare strength of character, was surmounted by a handsome En glish walking hat corresponding witfi hergown. A neatly rolled umbrella serTed as . walking stick, and carried in ber baud was a little Ta lis of cream-co'ored leather. Her walk and manner of surveying the bnsiuess blocks de noted the stranger, to the rcportorial ej e, and her cosmopolitan, business like manner in con nection with the Tallse aroused the reportor lal cnrio'ity. Following ber, I entered a prominent profes sional parlor, and looking at her card as she "handed It to the proprietor, I saw "Miss Susie Kelson Herald." As soon as the dignified movements of the ladv would permit, that little valie, which was such a mystery to me, was thrown open and from It floated the sweetest perfumes imaginable. A commercial traveler for perfumes," I thought but I was mistaken, for as box after "box and bottle after bottle made their appear ance, and tbeir contents were expatiated upon. It dawned upon me that it was ber mission to sell cosmetics. One little jar in particular, which contained a Turk ish bath preparation for the face and hands was of immense interest to me for, by using it, a lady was insured freedom from all wrinkles and skin blemishes. Nothing new in the merits claimed for it, as there are any num ber of preparations which are warranted to accomplish the same wonderful results, bat the fact that it was to take tbe place of tho old fashioned soap and water was novel. - Betraying my laterset in the goods and the lady herself, she gave me a rather quizzical glance, and concluded I would be a good sub ject to experiment upon. Crushing tbe indig nation I felt at the implied slur upon my com plexion. In tbe interest ot tbe puolic 1 consent ed to her proposal to beautify me. Re moving ber gloves, and I my hat, the operation was commenced, while the progress of tbe art of Lcautifying was watched by all tbe people Interested in the establish ment. With a dainty linen napkin the lady ap plied tbe preparation to my tace, ears, and as much of my Deck as could be found towering above a 2$-storj collar, which is unfashionable but necessary to certain necks. It was delight ful, delicious, cool and refreshing; but after it had remained on my skin a few moments a pro fuse perspiration broke out, and then with a stiff towel I was rubbed, not harshly, bnt dread f"'lr systematically, until not a vestige of soot "ime remained on my skin, but actuallv a of color appeared in either cheek. When results of tbe bath bad been sufficiently ed, both as to my face and tbe towel used the operation, a box of sweetly scented face wder was broughtiuto requisition and deftly pplied. thus softening tbe rather decided sapo-,o-like finish the bath bad given my skin. After this a little tablet that looked like an or dinary court-plaster affair was brought to view and a leaf of it, moistened and rubbed on the lips, making them the cherry kind that is im mortalized in novels. The operation being completed, I was sur veyed, turned this way and that way, aud on the strength of the improvement an order was given for a large amount of tbe cosmetics which will beautify Pittsburg ladies in tbe near future. And, beside that, an importation of real, genuine New York hair dressers will ar rive shortly and train the Pittsburg locks in tbe way they should go Tbe first instalment bag already arrived an his card reads, "George Van Eyndhoven, Fashionable Hair Dresser," and down In one corner it "With Goldbergs, Birth street, Pittsburg, Pa.' To accommodate tbe influx of New Yorkers, a large room will be fitted up in the most ele gant style. And Pittsburg ladies will revel in as much, if not more, luxury than tbe maidens and matrons of tbe metropolis while having their feet cared for. banas made lovely, com plexions improved and hair shampooed, hanged and coiffured. Thus are we drifting, surely drifting, Metropolitanward. TBOBKB BKAKCH. Pleasant Events. A number of prominent young men hare In management a reception to be given at Cyclo rama Hall next Tuesday evening. The thirteenth masquerade party of the 811 via Circle will be given at Masonic Hall, Al legheny, next Wedn esday evening. Mr. W. P. Johnston and Miss Emma Terry were united in marriage on Thursday evening, the 6th Instant. Tbey left on the midnight train for an extended trip West. The next "german" to be given by the Pitts burg German Club is to take place Tuesday, 18th Inst As usual, new figures have been arranged and quite a pleasant and Interesting time is in store. An elopement last Thursday from the city re sulted in marriage at Steubenville by Rev. Edward D. Ledyard of Miss Katie M. Fubs and Mr. Joseph K. Young. The young couple have returned to the city. Mr. Charles A. Pitfleld tendered a musical to a number of bis gentlemen 'friends Thursday evening at his residence. 107 Wyli avenue. As there was quite a number of musicians present a very enjoyable evening was spent. The young lady pupils of Prof. J. 8. Christy's Dancing Academy are to bold a reception Thursday evening, February 27. There is to be a full orchestra for this occasion, and the dancing will continue from 8 to 1 o'clock. A reception was held on Thursday evening by Mr. and jlrs. David McCarthy, of Parnassus station. Westmoreland county, on the Alleghe nr Vallev road, at whfrh mmn 1.V1 frnc-a v..-.. mS present. A large number of these met at the W union station aud went out in a bod v. A wedding In the Allegheny Lutheran Church last "Wednesday evening resulted in Miss Min nie Meyer, of Allegheny, becoming the bride of Mr. Charles Fnschner, of Millvale. After tbe ceremony a reception was given at the residence of tbe bride's parents, on Jefferson street. Last Sunday was the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schntte, of the Eighth ward, Allegheny, and Monday evening tbeir many friends surprised them, and with congratulations, dancing and a delicious supper the evening was one of rare pleasure. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. John Pressing, nee Oebrs, the former of Allegbe jy and the latter of Chicago, passed through tbe city on their wedding tour, en route irom Chicago to tbe East. 1 he marriage ceremony was conducted by the Eer. Bishop Bowman at Chicago on the 6th inst They will reside at Bellevietr, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George tanner held a pro. gressive euchre at their home,2001 Carson street, on last Friday evening. Aver pleasant time was had, and an elegant luncheon was served. Tbe first prizes were won by Miss Emma Orth and Mr. John Bobmson, and tbe "boobies" by Miss Delia Smith and Mr. Lou Lorch. Hiss Fie Speer, of Duquesne Heights, cele brated the anniversary of ber birth last Friday evening. Mnsic and cards were indulged in until a late hour. There were present Alises Benney, the Misses McFarland, Speer, Fuller and Kimbtrlanu. and Messrs. Kirk Buffum. Charles McGuffin, Nev Sprague, Will Mc Guffln,.01iver Sunson and Will Held. Mr. Peter Yeager, of Bloomfleld. and Miss Mary Loehner, of Webster avenne, were mar ried on last Wednesday morning in Trinity R. C. Church. Thebridemaids were the Misses Mary Roth and Annie Galllsath, and the groomsmen Messrs. F. H. Sobl and Charles Bsldenstricker. The numerous Bloomfleld and Lawrenceville friends of the couples wish them zuucu nappicess. A very pleasant and social gathering took place at the residence oi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, 116 Sandusky street, Allegheny City, on Thursday evening last, and through tbe assistance of Miss Ada and Paul Martin, quite an enjoyable time was spent by all those pres ent. Dancing and encber playing were indulged in by both old and young, after which all ad journed to tbe dicing room to partake of an elegant tnpper. Charles 8. Capehart, of Washington, D. tX. and Ettie E. Oliver, of Homestead. Pa were married at Washington, D. t, January 81, 1890, by tbe Rev. 8. D. Green. The groom Is tbe eldest son of the gallant Colonel CbailesE. Capehart, who figured so prominently in tbe late Civil W ar, and nephew of General Henry Capehart, correspondent and contributor of "W ar Articles" to the Century. Mr. and Mrs. Capehart will reside at Homestead. On last Monday evening the St. Augustine's Bras Band, composed of members of the t Augustine's Literary Society, of Lawrence ville. xenuerea jur. franc juucbtnaler a serenade at u residence. Thirty-ninth street, in honor of 1 --j. . ...n.nuivm BOCU I together. The eentlemiua is a member of tbe "Dummy Social," tbe members of which were a u present, uancing ana music was mo pro gMinci e for the evening,anda very pleasanttfme was had, and one to be remembered by all present. Miss Annie Michal, S3 "Webster street, Alle gheny, gave a very enjoyable evening "party to ber friends, at her home, Thursday evening. Parlor games aud dancing were among tbe plea-urea of tbe evening and the gayety lasted until an early hour in tbe morning. Among those present were Misses Winters, Best, feteele, Kirspatrick, Simpson, Sawert, WJlloly, Gant, Smith, Creigar and Michal, and Messrs. E. Smith, D. McKelvey, CShanon, B. Schmidt, Ik Cameron, T. Ulley, . Michal, C. Schmidt, scants ;. urown anaoiners. Among the numerous weddings of the past week was that of Henry N. Winters to Miss Annie K. Hunt, which took place at St Au gustine's Church. The bndemaids wero the Misses Sophie Phister and Lizzie Winters, and Joseph Winters and H. J. Uhte.acted as best men. A sumptuous supper was served at S P. K, at the home of tho bride's parents, Center street, after which mnsic and dancing was in dulged in until a late hour. During the even ing tbe White Rose Quartet tendered the happy couple a serenade. Among thoe pres ent were: Mr. and Mrs. M. Hurst, J. Finck, Canton, O; Louis Wentz, P. Wilbelm. H. Grim, M. Eicbenlaub. G. Girard, A. Winters, J. Zinsmeister; tbe Misses Girard, Phlrter.Fed igan. Hurst, Trnesday, Freiland,Reardnn, Dag gett, Wnnch, Baumcarten and McFarlane; Messrs. Winter. Uhte, Llebler, Werris, Haney, Reardon. Connors, Ryan, Girard, Loughrev, Curomlngs and Hurst. An enjoyable time was had by all present and tbe young couple have the best wishes ot their numerous friends for their new life. One of the most important events of tbe so cial season in Harrisburg was the marriage of Clare, daughter of Depot Master William C. McFadden, to ex-Councilman Joseph A. W el don, son of J. G. Weldon, of tbe well-known firm of Weldon & Kelly, of this city. Tbe ceremony was solemnized Thursday, February 6, in the Cathedral, the officiating clergyman be ing Rev. Father McBride, assisted by Fathers Benton and Smith. Tbe church was hand somely decorated with plants and evergreens, and as tbe happy couple approached the altar tbe organ gave vent to the strains of tho Lohengrin march. The bride was attended by her sister Josephine, and the groom by his brother, R. P. Weldon. After the celebration of tbe bands, the party repaired io toe nome oi me onae i iatner, where they partook of a sumptuous banquet. Among the guests from other rities were no ticed Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Weldon. Mrs.D. J. Mc Lougblin and daughter Nettie and J. A. Burns, of this city; Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, of Albany, N. Y., and Mr. Clarence Donelly and Miss Helen Thackery. of Lancaster, Pa. The presents were many, costly and ornamental, consisting of sil ver and china tea sets, pictures in oil and water colors, bnc-a-brac, etc. The bride and groom will spend the honeymoon in Washington, after which they will reside in tbe East End. The ladles interested in tbe Allegheny Gen eral Hospital benefit met yesterday morning and completed arrangements for the dinner and concert to be given next week Friday, in tbe Carnegie building. After the dinner a chil dren's danciEg party will be in progress. At the concert in tbe evening Prof. Fleming and his advanced pnpils will appear. The commit tees are: Dining room Chairman, Mrs. R. H. Boggs; aids, Mrs. Gilleland, Mrs. Bahn, Mrs. Dr. Gilliford, Misses Eula Shaw, Edith Forgie, Mary Banks, Lulu Long, Edith Johnson, Alary Trimble, Belle Hollar, Cora Flabaven, Mary Wackerle, R. Richards and Lizzie Thomas. Lemonade booth Chairmen, Mrs. Callin and Mrs. J. L. McCutcheon: aids, Mrs. T. G. Mc Cntcheon and Misses Fannie Collier, Ondry, Lyde McCreary, Aenes Murray and Lewis. Ice cream table Chairmen, Mrs. Dr. Riggs and Mrs. John A, Myler; aids. Misses Foster, Burcb field, Sanderson. Guilliford, Minnie Heidel berg, Anna Nyler, Mary Rowand, Kate Row and, Aida Foster, Kate Faster. Alice Frisbee Crooks, Enlla Celia Drummond. Cella Lair and Lue Moyle. Green Table Chairmen, Mrs. James B. Scott, Mrs. George tf. Logan and Mrs. B. L. Fullansbee; aids. Misses Ednah Logan, Bonnett, Beam, Leggett. Lavender Table Chairmen, Mrs. John G. Stephenson and Miss Margaretta B. Park: aids, Mrs. James H. P.irk and Misses Margie Patterson. Emma riuydam, Frances Marshall, Jennie M. Boyle, Eleanor G. Park, Margaret Jamison. Emma Wettacb, Nee b, Cora Neeb Sarah Scott, Mary Phillips, Alice Stevenson, Bessie Beymer, Mary Law rence, Ellen Stephenson. White Table Chair men. Mrs. Watson and McCreeryi aids. Misses McCreery, Patterson, Watson, Andrews, Maria Andrews, Jean Marshall, Peter son, Burchneld, Jamison and Dravo. Rose Table Chairmen, Mrs. B, F. Woodburn and Mrs. W.P. Price; aids, Mrs. Wylie Stevenson, Mrs. M. Curry and Mrs. James Gilmore, and Misses Alice Reymer, J(.an Alexander, Minnie McNeill, Olive Barbour, barah Barbour, May Woodburn, Grace Wood burn. Ida Gregg, Jennie Brown, Birdie Brown, Nellie Mevay, Maggie Evans, Miss Bennett, Miss N. Hill aud Ella Graham. Sawickley blue table Chairmen, Mrs. Halsey Williams and Mrs. William P. Snyder: aids, Mrs. Harry Irwin, Mrs. Arthur B. Starr. Mrs. Burrows and Misses Black, King. Love, Lizzie Dickson and Jessie Black. Yellow Table Chairmen, Mrs. William Forsyth and Mrs. H. Chambers; aids. Mrs. H. Darlington, Mrs. Alex. Laugblin and Misses Bessie Hame, Sallie Ricxetsoa and bpeer. Personal Notes. Mb. Jakes Hat, of Allegheny, has arrived from Europe after a two-months' trip. Miss Lena FBtEBBimo, of Philadelphia, is visiting Miss Emila Streng, 124 East street, Allegheny. Mes. Geoege W. Rankin and Misses Jessie and Nellie Rankin leave in a few days for St. Augustine, Fla. Miss Jessie Linn, formerly of Pittsburg, now Mrs. Howard G. Hyde, of Lima, O., is vis iting relations in the city. Mb. and Mrs. WrxstTB L. Weight have taken up their residence at Ingram, Pa., wbere tbey will be at home to their friends after February 15. Chables M. Sauee and William P. Lance, of Allegheny, leave this evening for New Or leans to be present at tbe National Saengerf est and Carnival. Miss Gebtt Cabqo, daughter of Prof. R. M. Cargo, principal of the Thirty-second ward schools, was suddenly recalled from the semi nary at Oxford, O., last week to attend the bed side of her mother, wbo is seriously ill at ber home in Natchez street, lit. Washington. The Elks1 Annual Benefit. The twelfth annual benefit of Pittsburg Lodge of B. P. O. Elks will be given on Friday afternoon. February 28, at the Grand Opera House. The strongest list of attractions ever presented by the order will be given. Including Miss Annie Pixley and her splendid company. Joseph Haworth and bis magnificent "Paul Kauvar" Company, tbe successful drama A Legal Wreck.'r an excellent variety company from Harry Williams' Academy of Music, be side numerous and entertaining specialty acts by celebrated artists. An Invaluable Trnveltns Companion. No person should travel without a box of Hamburg Figs in bis satchel, for they will be found invaluable when change at food and water has brought on an attack of constipation, indigestion, or torpiditv of the liver. 2S cents. Dose, one fig. Mack Drug Co., N. Y. ' TTSu Hatjgh & Keenan renovate mattmses and feathers, upholster and repair all kinds of furniture, clean carpets, pack household goods, etc 33 and 34 Water st. 'Phone. 1626. New Spring; Cnrpeta. Sixty different lines, many of which can be seen at no other bouse, now on exhibition at Edward Groetxinger's, 627 and 629 Penn avenue. The use of tbe Iron City Brewing Co.'s ale and beer is conducive to health and gives the highest satisfaction. Unrivaled for family use. Telephone 1186. New spring Connemaras, fine qualities. 16 75, $3 50, (9 50 and up, now open. KOSENBAUM & CO, Pbotocrapbs. Photograph. If you want good cbotographs cheap pa tronize the popular firm of Hendricks & Co., 63 Federal st,, Allegheny. Good cabi nets at $1 a dozen. Special Handkerchief Sale. 100 dozen fine white hemstitched handker chiefs, worth 20c and 25c, at 10c. at Rosen baum & Co.'s. New Sprlns Carpets. Sixty different lines, many of which can be seen at no other house, now on exhibition at Edward Groetzitger's, 627 and 629 Penn avenue. New spring hosiery now open, at Sosen baum & Co.'s. Pok a finely cut, neat-fitting suit leTe yonr order with "Walter Anderson, 700 Smithfield street, whose stock of English suitings and Scotch tweeda is the finest in the market; imported exclnTely for his UBUC Sn uttolit jilt c!ip. ,, fmVI BIJOU THEATEB " "J ffW "Held by the Enemy" GSAKD OPERA HOUSE.. "The Henrietta" ACASXMT or MUSIC... . iiyde's specialty uo. Ramus' thzateb Wilbur upera vo, WOBLD'S MUSIUM Curiosities, tc The above are the theatrical attractions for this week. . v When Mr. Harry Williams says that he will build a new theater there is not the slightest doubt about the outcome the new theater will be built. Mr. Williams said to me yesterday: "I intend to build a theater on tbe property of which I am the lessee in time for the season of 1691, and tbe only things tbat will prevent my so doing will he my death or bankruptcy. The plans were drawn some time ago by Mr. McEl fatnek, of New York, the well-known archi tect. These plans are for a theater with a depth of SO feet ant 60 feet wide, having a balcony and gallery, a floor level or a little lower than the street, seats for 2,600 peo ple and exits in abundance from all parts of the house. Before building, which will begin in March, 1891, these plans may undergo some alterations. A feature of tbe house will be the staircase to the gallery. It will be perfectly straight, with no turns to prove death traps in case of a panic. All the entrances will be side by side on Penn avenue, a separate one lor each part of the bouse. The passage to the parquet will be on a level with the street. Tbe theater will be what is known as a ground floor house. It will be possible for a fire engine to drive from the private alley on one side of tbe bouse right on the stage. All the steam-heating and electrio light apparatus, tbe dressing rooms and tbe scene palnCng room will be in a separate build ing behind the stage, for which the unusual depth ot the lot will give ample room. The house will be warmed with steam and lit with electric lights. "I have pretty well determined the prices which will rule. There may be possibly a hun dred seats for which SI 0 will be charged. The other seats will range In price from 15 cents to f L It will, therefore, be a popular price house, with higher priced seats for those who want them." SinVsnd," continued Mr. Williams, "to play the best attractions I can get, and the best will be obtainable I do not doubt. The management will be entirely in my bands; I bad an offer fromanoutstdr manager wbo wanted to lease tbe house, but I declined It, thinking there was no reason why I should not manage It myself. There is a need for a new theater, and I should not undertake such a project if I did not think It would be profitable. "When I first got the property I contem plated building a variety theater, but I changed my plans when I saw the opportunity to build a nrst-class combination bouse. I shall retain the Academy of Mnsic, of course. Circum stances may change certain details In my plans, bnt my main object will Mways be to give Pitts burg a new flrst-clas theater. At first I thought of a two-story front for the theater, but I guess I shall make it fou' stories now so as to ac commodate a desirable tenant. "I did not decide to build until too late for looking for the coming season, but I Shall be ready by September, 1SSI1. Tbe extraordinary growth of Pittsburg of which we receive here at the Academy evidences every day con vinces me tbat it will be quite ready to support a nev theater by the time mine opens." Pittsburgers are prone to think of Mr. Will lams only as the manager of a variety theater, but be has had plenty of experience in the higher walks of tbe drama. He made bis first appearance on the stage at Norfolk, Va Sep tember 12, 1659. Four years later he Joined Jobn T. Ford's stock company at tbe Holiday Street Theater at Baltimore. In 1806 be left Baltimore and played in afterpieces only at variety theaters in Washington, aud ever since then has been counected with tbe variety stage. He was esteemed a good all-round actor. He is also known as one of the best stage managers in tbe country. As for bis reputat.on as tbe manager of tbe Academy of Music and of innumerable variety companies there is bardly any need to speak. He is esteemed throughout the oocntry as the most honest, conscientious manager in the variety business. Trewey, tbe remarkable actor wbo was hero recently with the Hermann's Varieties Trans atlantiques, told me that the fame of Mr. Williams bad extended to England. If Pitts burg is to have a new theater, it could not be in better hands than Mr. Williams'. V The management of the Opera House and Aronson's Opera Company did not lose any thing by giving "The Drum Major" at tbe two performances yesterday, at both of which very large audiences were present. The opera made a very good Impression, I bear on all sides, a better one in fact than it did in New York, strange to say. Not so strange either, for New York audiences are capricious and notoriously unjust in their verdicts upon comic opera. The failure of Richard Mansfield's ambi tious schemes is signally complete. He was backed in his "Richard HL" venture by the wealthy drygoods firm of Boston that has always aided him. From this source he ob tained a capital of $100,000. Every cent of this has been spent, and Mr. Mansfield is now play ing under salary in a newly imported English melodrama. It is very hard lines for tbe very clever young actor, whose ambition bas always been worthy. He will be none tbe worse fur the failure, however, if be works bara toward tbe top of bis profession. His.mistake was to imagine tbat he could jump over his elders' and betters' heads by tbe use of gorgeous scenery and an expensive company. Air. Mansfield was booked for the Grand Opera House next week, but Dixey, in 'The Seven Ages," will take his date unless Dixey makes up his mind to go to Boston for two weeks. TheAronson Opera Company have had a very successful engagement hers. Pittsburg has singled out Miss Georgia Dennin as its par ticular favorite, and tbat volatile and charm ing young woman may expect a warm welcome whenever Bhe comes here. Tbe ability of Mr. Powers as an original low comedian bas also been recognized here. Tbe beauty of Miss Panllne Hall has lone been annreciated in Pittsburg. Tbe Aronson Company's success is deserved in ail ways, , V Asa farce comedy pure and simple "Tbe Fakir" is as good as such things need be. Tbe capital acting of Messrs. Morris, Seaman,, and the whole company in fact, won "Tbe Fakir" a victory In Pittsburg. Hepjjtjbn Johns. The Procmmme. AT the Bijou Theater for six nights and mat inees Wednesday aud Saturday, beginning to morrow night, Monday, will be played William Gillette's great American drama, "Held by tbe Enemy." This play, which bas met with brilliant success in England and Am er ica, is a thorough literary and dramatic treat in itself. "Held by the Enemy," is a drama,the story of which is founded upon scenes of the Civil War. The piece is full ot Incidents, but not at all overdrawn. Every part in the play is taken by an actor or actress who seems to be specially adapted by nature for that particular character, so well does each one succeed in portraying bis or her especial role. Of the plot be It enough to say that Eros, In the shape of two pretty and lovely Southsfn girls, tbe Misses Busan and Rachel McCreery, triumphs over Mars as represented by a Yankei colonel, Charlei PrneoO, and a Special corret spondent and artist at tbe front, known aa Benry Bean of Lalic't. All of tbe character are well delineated, and the beautiful settings and conscientious attention to details In the auxiliary arrangements, even to the General's headquarters during a fierce battle, wbere the courier comes In bringing and de livering orders. The sound of galloping horses is remarkably true to nature acd creates a furor in tbe audience. Tbe ex plosion and .hospital scenes are very realistic and the happy ending of tbe play is most satis factory to all and sends tbe audience away with a Very pleasant remembrance of aa evening wall spent. "Held By tbe Enemy" Is a sac cess and a truly delightful play for every educated theater-goer. The company that will produce the play here U the original js I ftjfii wa wm m I mi ill jff THE PITTSBURG- , .DISPATCH. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1890. one. Most of the members have been identi llnd with th nlore since its first Dresentabon. A car load of special scenery will be used hero . m. .i.i z. ..I-.- ... -1... k.lta.mnM. aim air, miller pruuiwco w i!e oi tvjuw sentation of the drama than bas ever been seen in Pittsburg. Whatever may be the verdict of the publio as to tbe talents of Margaret Mather, the fact Is universally conceded that she Invests her work with a charming personality and brings upon the stage much in the shape of physical loveliness. Her coming to the Bijou Theater after a long absence will serve to renew the in terest in this young and meteorio actress, nbo eight years ago was unknown to the amusement world. An element of uniqueness also attaches to her appearance here, in the production of W. a Gilbert's romantic tragio drama "Gretchen," a play affording. It is said, one of the most charming roles in the entire range of the drama. As the simple, artless, German maid, whose misfortunes form the basis of this story. Miss Mather is reported to have made a hit equal to that of ber Juliet. Tbe engage ment will be given with the following reper tolre:Monday and Saturday nights "Gretchen," Tuesdayand Thursday nights also. Saturday matinee "Romeo and Juliet," Wednesday matinee "lady of Lyons," night. "The Honey moon,- ana riaay mgnt -xean. "The Hent.ietta" is unquestionably the brightest and wittiest American comedy that has been written so far. That wonld nut be so very much to say if it did not stand, from the American point of view, above tbe best of the English comedies we have seen of late years. Not only has Bronson Howard written a play that sparkles with wit he has given us a mixture f tbe sad, serious and amusing, tnch as we all know real life to be. The Grand Opera Honse has a jewel in this play this week. Tbe comedy will be Interpreted oy these play ers: Miss May Waldron, Miss Eugenia Lrade man. Miss Helen Mar, Miss Katherine Fler ence, Miss Jennie R.Burby, Mrs. Agatha Hal lam and Messrs. James E. Wilson, George 8. Woodward, Frank Mordaunt, Btnart Robson, Edward J. Ratcliffe, Tohn L. Wooderson, Ernest Tarletoo, Revel Germalne and Frank A.TannehilLJr. The ever-welcome Wilbur Opera Company will be at Harris' Theater this week, appearing in three of their best operas. Tbe repertoire for the week bas been arranged as follows: Monday, "Erminle!" Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, "Nanon?' Friday, "Bohemian Girl;" Saturday matinee, "Nanon;" Saturday night, "Erminle." It is unnecessary to state tbat the Wilbur Opera Company is composed of good comedians and pleasing singers, headed by Miss Susie Kerwin. The chorus is made up of young people possessed of attractive forms and faces, and is larger than that of most comic opera companies before the public. The costumes worn are handsome and appro priate, and tbe operas will all be presented In a mrmner reflecting tbe highest credit on the ex perienced manager, A. L. Wilbur. The Hyde Specialty Company, which ap pears at the Academy of Musio this week, is one of the best on the road. It contains many star artists. The Clipper Quartet, composed of Ward, White. Curran and Hart, are experts In mirth and melody. Helena Mora is one of the cleverest of SDecialties. and. in fact, each mem ber of tbe company is a strong card. Whatever is done, in juggling, acrobatic feats, dancing or singing, is so well done as to leave nothing to be desired. The afterpiece next week is a capi tal portrayal of Southern life before tbe war, entitled '"Way Down South." At the World's Museum the crazy quilt con test will be decided this week. More than 100 quilts will be exhibited, including some of astonishing designs. Valuable prizes are to be given in this contest. Photographer Elliott will photograph lady visitors free of charge, and there will be many novel curiosities on ex hibition. A guessing contest on tbe letters' journey around the world bas begun for valua ble prizes. The agile and lovely Adonis Dixey will ap pear at the Grand Opera House next week. His engagement was settled last evening for certain. He will be seen in his new extrava ganza, "The Seven Ages1 in which be assumes all tbe characters in Shakespeare's "All tbe World's a Stage," from the muling infant to the slippered pantaloon. The piece is to be well staged and the company is said to be a good one. A host interesting series of lectures on tbe "Early British Church" and "The English Reformation," will be delivered by Dr. J. C. Eccleston at Old City Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Stage Whispers. Mes. Tjlawqtbt, who was reported very ill In London at one time last week, is now said to be convalescent Edwht Booth and Lawrence Barrett are to begin their third joint starring tour early in October next. Maboabet Matheb has given (10,000 for Jules Barbier's play, "Joan d'Arc," In which Sarah Bernhardt bas made a great suocess. Mr. D. L. Moboait, the popularyoung come dian of Allegheny, has received a flattering offer from tbe manager of "Tbe Fakir" company, which has J ust left the Bijou Theater. At tbe Bijou this week Mr. John Buttler will play the part of tbe spy in "Held by tbe Ene my" for tbe first time In this city. He bas made more of the part than any of his prede cessors. Hauxjk's Farce Comedy Company will pre sent "The Fakir" in Wheeling on Monday; East Liverpool, Tuesday; McKeesport, Wednes day; Conn ells ville, Thursday; Rochester, Fri day; Altoona, Saturday. MtssRosE Coohxar makes her first ap pearance In Pittsburg as a star March 10. She is to play in this city for one week, during which she will be seen in "Jocelyn," "Peg Wofflngton" and "Forget Me Not." Last Saturday night, after several years of service, Mr. E. D. Price resigned his position as the manager ot Richard Mansfield. He will now devote his entire time to the business and professional affairs of Mrs. Leslie Carter,wboe starring tour next season will be made under bis direction. De Wolf Hoffeb appears In Baltlmorenext week with the M cCaull Opera Company, and on Sunday, February 16, he will bear for the first time tbe new comic opera "Castles In the Air," In which be and his own company are to appear, Mayo, at the Broadway Theater, New York. The preparations for tbe production ot the opera are going on with great effect, and it is expected that the De Wolf Hopper Opera Bouffe Company will play one of the most suc cessful light opera engagements ever known in New York City. The Henderson "Gondolier" Company made an emphatic hit on Monday at the Chicago Opera House. Tbe opera was done In splendid style by the following cast: The Duke, W. 8. Daboll; Lulz. Wlllett Seaman Jr.; DonAlham bra del Bolero, Joseph Frankau; Marco Pal mieri, Robert Dunbar; Quiseppe J'almieri, Jesse Jenkins; Antonio. J. W. Meyers: Fran cetco Harry W.Hall: Giorgio, Charles Vaugbn; Annibale, H. W. Groesbeck: the Duehett, Pan nie Edwards; Catilda, Addle Cora Reed; Cian- in Pittsburg In March. Me. Joseph Hawoeth is pitying the most successful engagement of bis career in Boston. His "Paul Kauvar" has set Boston mad. On tbe opening night the theater was packed from pit to dome. Among the audience were Gov ernor Brack ett, Mayor Hart, Judge Charles Levi Woodbury, Rev. Minot Savage, John Boyle O'Reilley, Hon. P. A. Collins, Exalted Kuler .Lionneiiv, oi me jEika, and many others. Tbe theater was decorated with flags and bunting. At the conclusion of the fourth act Mr. Haworth was compelled to respond to calls for a speech. Later in tbe evening he was banqneted at tbe Parker Honse by over 100 solid business men of tbe Hub representing all professions. Mr. Haworth and "Paul Kauvar" will soon be seen at the Bijou Theater. Nike times out of ten, says Max O'Rell in the Mirror, the last act of an English play Is the poorest. This is to be accounted for. I be lieve, In the following manner: Firstly, tbe play must be over at 11 o'clock; seoondly. It must have a happy ending, whether It should be natural tbat it be so or not. Bo, as the cur tain rises on tbe last act the, author says to the andience: "Ladies and gentlemen, it Is now 1020, and we have to send you home at 11 o'clock as advertised. We will therefore now proceed to wind up this business with as much rapidity as we can." And, after succeeding in making his hero go through a succession of hair-breadth escapes, tbe author proceeds to dispose of the villain. The detectives arrive, and of course as the above-named villain quite pxnected them, he marches off to meet hla rtA without even lifting his eyebrows. Villainy is no sooner punished than virtue comes In for its reward. In the twinkling of an eye, everything is set right, and the happy lovers married. THBEEof the most stalwart and athletle ac tors on the stage wear wigs. Two of tbem, Barrymore and Man tell, bare delicate toupees, which cover a forehead whose abnormal height Is detrimental to beauty. The third, De Wolf Hopper, bas a bead that Is entirely denuded of hair, and he wears a wig for general decorative purposes. Of the leading men, Barrymore Is the perpetual source of wonder to bis friends. He does not look a day more than 23 years of age off tbe stage, and be is tbe picture of a rcsn-ooiorea, vivacious ana aiert college ath- tie. xtevercneiesa, air. oarrymoro won the rst prize in boxing at Oxford College in En- ana more man m yean uko. xwenty years ided to any collegian's life is apt to lift him bore 28 years of age. Barmnore's remarkable yiuthful appearance is attributed to his early arcUtie training and his superbphyslqce. Man- is more apt to pose than any of the leading map since Bellew left, but be is a big. muscular ani powerfully built man. In no sense, how et it, 1 be an athlete of the Barrymore stamp, titM, Of Jilt 'jHajlty HIP JBLaL-H The annual encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania is at band, and will convene at Shamokin in the Opera House at 0 o'clock Tuesday morning. There will be a large at tendance, especially from this section. Tbe candidacy of Major Joseph F. Dennlston for the office of Department Commander is partly responsible for tbe expected large attendance from this section, though the honored Major will have, so far as is known, no opposition for the place. An important matter that will be brought up In the encampment is that of the Sons of Vet erans. Some action will doubtless be taken to bring the order of soldiers' sons Into closer re lationship with tho Grand Army. Another im portant matter that will probably be taken up and disposed of Is tbat of rebel monuments and markers, especially in relation to the battlefield of Gettysburg. An invitation will in all probability be ex tended to the department to hold tbe next en campment in Pittsburg. It is understood that most of tbe Pittsburg delegates are favorable to thl, and that the Eastern people wonld like to come here. Tbe delegates will leave on a special train over the Pennsylvania Railroad at 820 o'clock to-morrow morning. There will be of delegates three sleepersf ak The Pullman sleeping cars will be used for sleeping quarters at Shamokin. Two cars secured by the ladles ot tbe G. A. R. for their delegates will be a part of this train. There will also be several day coaches for those who have other accommodations at Shamokin than in the sleeping cars. The special train will stop at all tbe princloal stations between Pittsburg and Lenistown Junction, from where to Shamokin no stops will be made. Dinner can be obtained at Altoonx Department head quarters will be established at the Mansion House. In several cases th,e alternates will go Instead of tbe delegates. The delegates from this city are: Post 3, W. F. Speer, Thomas Armor, Rev. John A. Danks, W. W. Scott, Henry Bchultz, G. W. Perkins, E. H. Brady, J. Milton Hays; Post 41, G S. Wood, D. Kelser, D. S. Blackburn, A. J. Held; Post 155, Thomas R. Boss; Post 83. H. O. O. Oehmler, George L Rudolph, S. J. Brauff, W. H. Lockbart; Post 128. Fred Lehman, Thomas G. Sample, H. K. Tyler, William T. Gist, D. M. Morrison, George Crawford; Post 162, A. P. Burcbfield, C. M. Green, W. T. Bradberry, Joseph F. Neely; Post 259. William McClelland, O.'M. Head; Post 117, P.N. Guthrie. George 8. Fnlmer; Post 230. H. P. Milllgan: Post 215. William Graham, Samuel Grounds; Post 151, John Dettls, A. O: Frank, L. T. McGrath, W. T. Powell, George W. Burnett: Post 236, Taylor Hopkins; Post 157, H. B. Bengough, O. S. McBvame, W. J. Patterson. H. Il Hoburg, John Daly. Ladles of the G. A. E. The ladies of Clark Circle No. U last week tendered a surprise to Past Chaplain Mrs. Hiest, of Etna, who has for some time not been able to attend the meetings through sickness. It was arranged at the last meeting to visit this sister In a body. Each ladv went prepared, and after much shaking of hands and greetings, tbe ladles prepared tbe banquet table. Those who went from Allegheny were: Mrs, Brad berry, Mrs. Balnea, Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Sawyer, H . Kirk, Mrs. Scott and Department Presi dent Mrs. Sherriff. The visited lady was made very happy by tbe affair, and a very pleasant evening was spent by all. A "rose reception," from 8 to 1 o'clock, will be beld by Colonel John B. Clark Circle No. U in Cyclorama Hall, Allegheny, on Tuesday evening, February 25. Gernert will furnish the music Tbe chaperons in charge will be Mesdames Sawyer, Pearce, Hunt Sbortell, Balnea, Davis, Douglass and Moos. Notes for Old boldlera. The grandest of the grand the Grand Army of the Republic. Captain Wh. McCleixaso returned from North Dakota last Thursday. Cohbase Hudson, of Post 259, is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. The resident companions of the Loyal Legion will indulge in their annual banquet on the 22d Inst The Department of Kansas Is steadily In creasing in numbers. There are 12,161 com rades In good standing. The second matinee was given at Post il's fair yesterday. Its success evidenced its pop ularity. The fair will be continued till Wash ington's Birthday. Post il's firing squad, nnder tbe command of Captain Reid, is becoming so perfect in its work that other firing squads will have to be good ones to outshine it Past commandeb Nelson of Post 155 was presented with a handsome badge by his post on Friday evening. Tbe presentation was made at tbe house of Comrade Nelson as he was there sick. Cohbase Tbact, Becretary of the Navy, had no more earnest sympathizers in his terri ble affliction than his old comrades in arms. He is a member of a Brooklyn post and a mem ber of the Loyal Legion. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the military order of the Loyal Legion will be celebrated on April 15 and 16 br a demon stration in Philadelphia. Preparations are now being made for the event THE building in which the sessions of the Department Encampment will be beld at Shamokin is owned by Lincoln Post No. 140, which is said to be the richest post in Pennsyl vania and probably In the country. The meeting of the Pennsylvania Command ery of tbe Loyal Legion in Pittsburg, on tbe 12th of November next will be gratifying to the resident companions. Every effort will be made to make tho meeting pleasant and profit able. The suit of Comrade Pitzer, of Post 41, against the Philadelphia Company, for In juries received some time ago, while some blasting was being done on the company's work, was settled last week satisfactorily to the afflicted comrade's family. The comrades and other friends of the well known comrade and newspaper man Captain Montreville were pained to hear of his 16-year-old daughter being accidently shot last Thurs day. The excellent young lady Is now very low but hopes of her recovery are entertained. Cokbasb Habbt Wiixiaks, Assistant Quartermaster General of tbe Department of Pennsylvania, has the sympathies of the com rades throughout tbe department in the loss of his estimable wife by death from pneumonia last Wednesday. The funeral took place yes terday. Tbe fair of Post 123 had six more successful nights last week and the liveliness of tbe con test for the silver tea set increases. This con test will close next Wednesday and when the large number of votes is counted one of tbe candidates for Mayor of Allegheny will receive the beautiful set Posthastes McKean has received inquiry from Washington for the present address of John Keatley, who served in the army as pay master, and Samuel Wilson and William H. Lowry, who were soldiers. All these persons were residents of this city in 1875. Information aa tn the abOVfl Shonld ha sent tn Pnitmaitjip i MATTeftnatance. Mbs. B. M. Cab (30, retiring President of Colonel W. H. Moody Circle No. 52, Ladies ot the G. A. R-, was presented on Wednesday evening with a magnificent gold badge of office. The presentation was quietly made at the afflicted lady's bedside, for she is, and has been for about a month, suffering from typhoid fever. A legion of friends hope lor her early recovery. The Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry Association is desirous that all the survivors of the Fifth attend tbe next glorious reunion at tbe head quarters of Cavalry Post No. 85, Broad and Vine streets, Philadelphia, to take place on February 2 Survivors should send their names, companies and addresses to Secretary Charles A. btelger, 1028 Leithgow street, Phila delphia, who says there will be plenty of tbe beat rations In the country. Axtbed Pabsons, who was buried last Wednesday, was a veteran of tbe late war. Peculiar Interest attaches Itself to this sad case, from the fact that be was to have been mustered into the Grand Army at recent meeting of Post 259, when Department Com mander Stewart, who intended to exemplify tbe secret "work, was there. Comrade .Parsons was ill on that night and ennld not attend, He was a teller in the Dollar Savings Bank. Pbbpabatioks for the National Encamp ment at Boston go actively on. An offer from the Women's Relief Corps of Massachusetts, tendering the delegates a lunch in Bumstead Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, August 13 and 14, has been accepted with thanks. Tbe various naval associations will be invited to take a place in the grand parade, and will be known as tbe naval division. Mrs. John A. Logan will be the guest of John A. Logan Post No. 186. Cambrldgeport during tbe encamp ment Tbepost has secured apartments for her at the Hotel Vendome. The Ladies' Belief Corps, auxiliary to Colonel J. W. Patterson Post No. 151 and Colonel A. B. Hays Camp No. 4, Sons of Veterans, were treated to a very pleasant surprise last Wednes day evening. Tbe post invited the ladies and sons to the ball, keeping the object of the meeting a secret Camp 4 was presented by the post with a crayon portrait of Colonel A. H. Hays, after whom tbe camp was named. Tbe corps was presented with a crayon portrait of Mrs. Annie Whittenmeyer, National President of tbe Ladies' Relief Corps. The retiring president of the corps, Mrs. Wilheim, was pre sented with a beautiful jeweled badge, tbe presentation being made by Mrs. Abbie Lynch, National Secretary. After the speeches ice cream and cake were served. Sons of Veterans. The Sons of Veterans report a most gratify ing growth in Massachusetts. In January the gain was 47 camps and 900 members. A BE ANCH of tbe Ladles' Independent Aux iliary to tbe Sons of Veterans was organized last Tuesday evening on the Southslde. THE address of Howard O. G. Gerhart, a member of Camp 107, Renovo, Clinton county, is desired by that camp. Any information on tbe subject will be appreciated bv First Ser geant Elmer L. Ressler, of Camp 107. On Wednesday, February 12, Hays Camp No. 4 will celebrate Union Defenders' Day at Grand Army Hall. Bontbside. Addresses will be made by 8. 17. Trent and Major B. C. Bryner and Rev. Lafayette. The vocalists for tbe occasion are Misses Mollie and Sadie Tur ner and Alice Powell. Master Coleman will give a violin solo. Lambs' Aid Bociett, No. 6, will give a re ception on March 20 similar to tbe Martha Washington tea party held last year, which was given by tbe same society. Cycloram Hall bas been selected for this reception, and as there are quite a number of lady workers In this so ciety, an enjoyable time is In store for all those who may receive invitations and attend, , Colon Veteran Legion. Mok. John H. Keek will deliver bis lecture before Encampment No. 1 to-morrow evening, giving a brief history of the movements of the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers during the war. It is expected that the ball will be crowded as Mr. Kerr is noted tor his eloquence. Colonel John A. Danes gave a history of the "Old Bixty-thlrd" last Monday night after which Major Callow Introduced the famous "Chlckabominy Brass and String Band." The majority of tbe members of this artistic com bination were formerly slaves. Their playing was much above the common and gave great satisfaction. This band will accompany En campment No. 1 to Newark, O. Encampment No, l.TJ. V. L.,has completed the arrangements tor attending the national encampment at Newark, O. Colonel Samuel Moody bas fixed tbe rate of fare over tbe Pan handle route at 15 for tbe round trip, which is leas than hall rate. The National Commander and his staff, accompanied by a number of delegates, will take tbe 7:30 train on the morn ing of tbe 19th, while others will follow on tbe evening trains. A delegation will go on the 7.S0tra)non the morning of tbe 20th, reaching Newark at 1:30 P. M. On the evening ot the 20th a camp fire will be held, at which the Mayor will extend tbe hospitalities of the city, and speeches will be made Dy a number ot dis tinguished visitors, to be followed by music, etc On the evening of the 21st the Ladies of the Legion will have a banquet at tbe Hotel Warden, given In honor of the ladles wbo will accompany their husbands. On tbe same evening an old-fashioned "hard tack setout" will be beld at headquarters. General Dan Butterfield, of New York; Gen eral Bragg, of Michigan, and Judge Reed, of Iowa, now member of Congress, will represent their several encampments and will be among the speakers at the campflre. TEMPERANCE EDUCATION. The W. C. T. C. Think Pbrslolear Shonld be Taocbt Incidentally. Mrs. Joseph D. Weeks, Mrs. W. V. Hughes and Miss Mary G. Worth, representing a com mittee of the W. O. T. TJH on Invitation from Superintendent Luckey, were present yester day at a spirited meeting of tbe principals at the Grant School, who met to revise the present schedule for teaching physiology and hygiene, or as It is now termed, scientific temperance. For a long time rnmor has been current tbat tbe committees of the W. C. T. U., who have been visiting the schools, did not think tbat scientific temperance received enough atten tion in the schools, and unless It was studied with more regard to tbe law's requirement well, tbe State appropriation of $52,000, we might to it bid adieu. These erroneous alle gations the committee denied yesterday. Mrs. Weeks addressed the meeting, and said that tbe real subject of tbe Pennsylvania B. T. L is to give to all publicschool children a warn ing knowledge on three points: First, of the nature and effects of alcoholic ' drinks, especi ally ot wine, beer and cider, the form of alco hol pupils are most likely to be tempted to take; Second, tbe nature and evil effects of to bacco and other narcotics; Third, of tbe gen eral laws of health. Mrs. Weeks argued tbat physiology is only a means to teach tbe above points and it should not be tbe chief subject m teaching. She said tbe presentation of tbe subject in sucosssire grades shonld be a grad ual development Tbe W. C. T. U. simply wanted to lighten tbe burden of the teachers; tbat instead of having so many technical terms, much more good can be accomplished by bav ing familiar talks with the pupils, say three tunes a week In the lower grades, and as supplementary reading matter in tbe higher grades. A suggestion was made that three principals and superintendent Luckey and the W. C. T. U. committee be an advisory board to crenara a uniform scbednle to be followed In teaching physiology and hygiene. In tbe discussion nearly all the principals stated tbat they had no tronble in introducing this stndy, even in wards where there are several saloonkeepers, and a number of principals thought enough at tention is eiven to this sublect now. Mr. .Luckey said that in most wards there Is no dif ficulty in teacning mis orancn, ont no more of this study can be tangbt than the public senti ment demands; we must do the best for the children under our care. Prof. Logan said tbat if any complaints be made about teaching too much of this subject tbe blame would fall on tbe W. O. T. U, wbo had the ill passed, and that the principals have It taught because It is tbe requirements of the law. Finally a committee of Prsf. Kratz, Pi of. Proudflt and Mils M. K Hare were ap pointed to revise tbe scbednle, which will not go into effect, after being indorsed by the Cen tral Board, till next September. Educational Potpourri. The pupils of the Allen School, Thirty-first ward, will give an entertainment on the 21st of February. A general session of the Teachers' Insti tute will be beld next Saturday morning at tbe Ralston School. A class drill In phonetic read ing by Mi s 1 undenberg. of the Liberty district and one by Prof. Logan, in arithmetic consti tute the morning's programme. TUB friends of Rer. Ballantine, of the Hazel wood M. E. Church, presented him with a handsome purse of money last evening at Superintendent Luckey's residence. The reverend gentleman, who is very popular In Hazelwood, departs to-morrow, with the minis terial excursion, for the Holy Land. He will be absent three months. Miss Belle Haineb has been elected to the vacancy In the Bell field School. Miss Mollie Bennet and Miss Maggie Jones have been elected substitutes for the Bellfleld and Sylvan Avenue schools respectively. The ball where tbe school entertainments took place at the Bellfleld School has been converted into two commodious sohool rooms, one of which was occupied last week. It is expected to have sufficient pupils to open the other in tbe spring. The Central Board reorganizes next Tues day evening. There are but two changes since last year. Mr. Berger succeeds Mr. Lance, from tbe Wickersbam district, and Mr. Ker nan will be the representative from the Monon- Sibela district Instead of Mr. B. W. Btouffer. r. McKelvey, President Mr. Charles Belsf ar. Secretary, and Mr. Mark Lewis, clerk of tbe Central Board ot Education, will again be complimented by having no opposition. The committee appointed some time ago by the Teachers' Academy to form a plan by which a benefit fund for sick teachers of this society could be started, met yesterday after noon. The result of the conference is tbat the following scheme will be presented to tbe Academy for action at the next meeting; That an assessment of 1 per cent shall be levied on each teachers' Salary for one month, to go toward an endowment fund to be paid teachers who are 111 or absent from otber necessary cause from school, and tbat the fund shall never be allowed to fall below 1100. Hatjoh & Keen ait. cabinetmakers and upholsterers. Ail kinds of furniture made to order, upholstered and repaired. 98 asd 31 "Water st. 'Phat,162. The leading musical events of the week will be tbe piano recitals to be given at Old City Sail, on Thursday and Friday evenings, by Miss Adele Aus der Oho. After the tremendous success of this brilliant young woman's previous appearances in Pitts burg first, with the Boston Symphony Orches tra in 1SS7, and, again, at tbe May Festival last season it is scarcely necessary to say much about her to make her standing known to our public Rosenthal's competition last year and much more that of D' Albert this season seems to have spurred Miss Aus der Qhe to her highest pltcb, to show how worthy The was to be held by Liszt in the innermost circle of bis favorite pupils. Consequently tbe best Eastern critics have been constantly recording In the strongest terms their own opinions and tbe public's enthusiasm in re Miss Aus der Obe's really remarkable performances. Indeed, one of the ablest and most discriminating musicians of Boston wrote tbe otber day to a Pittsburg friend to tbe effect tbat ber recent recitals there were absolutely tbe best tbat had been given in Boston this season. After D'Albert's playing there, this means much. Having thus far heard Miss Aus der Ohe only in large orchestral concerts Pittsburg music-lovers will be especially glad to bear her playing under the very different condltionsim posed by two such recital programmes as the following: TnUBgDAT XVZNDTO. 1. Eonate-X minor, op. 90. Beethoven 1 ftiassfc i B"i (e) Mennet a L'antlque Paderewtkl (d) Impromptu, B flat Schubert (e) Spinning song Mendelssohn I. CarnevaL op. 9 Schumann 4. Bpanlsh Bapsodle. Lilit rSTDAT xvjumo. I. Toccata and Fugue, D minor. Ssch-Tanslg 5. Sonate, C sharp minor, op. 27 Beethoven Adajrloaostennto, Allegretto, Presto Agetalo. I. (a. ,j vuk, a. nai, op. f (b) Berceuse..., (C) I Ballad. G minor .Chopin Id) Andante Spianato et grande rolonalse. J v. ii j&rcaruue, v major...... (b) Valse, A flat from le bal ..Bablnstein o. Spinning Song, from Wag-l ner's 'Flying Dutchman" Taxautelle ) ..Llirt (b) That curious conglomerate of to-day, yclept comic opera, was presented in Its fairest guise by tbe Aronson Opera Company at the Grand last week. A stronger company in all depart ments, richer costuming or more elaborate scene-setting could not be asked. Conductor Jesse Williams, wbo came on to conduct at Pittsburg (the baton henceforth falling to Mr. Simonton, who played the piano last week) deserves tbe lion's share of whatever purely musical credit can ba awarded to tbe performances. His handling of tbe orchestra, which was composed of good men but unused to blm and to each other, was quite beyond tbe ordinary: it 'is no easy task to get smooth and tasteful and, especially, toft accompaniments under such conditions. The singing ot the chorus, particularly in unaccompanied num bers, also bore strong witness to Mr. Williams' ability and diciphne. Among the feminine principals the one who best filled all requirements in each part she undertook was unquestionably Miss Georgia Dennin. She constantly seemed the Incarnate spirit of trne opera comlque, and her singing, wbere the part did not range too high, was ar tistic and effective in the extreme. Miss Grace Golden did tbe most elaborate singing of all m the Interpolated waltz-songs by Mattel and Ar diti. She did them well, too; her use of tbe portamento being especially commendable, lilts Pauline Hall never bad much but her looks to travel on, and there's almost too much of them now. Her voice Is hard and cold, ber singing lazy and not always In tune and her ac tion rather phlegmatic. Miss Era Davenport did admirable service in less Important roles. If Mr. Jobn Brand bad not sung that-pretty duet lo the second act of tbe "Drum Major" so surprisingly well, there wonld have been no difficulty in awarding tho musical palm aa far as tbe men are concerned to Mr. Edwin C Stevens, whose resonant baritone was well de livered and managed with much taste. Mr. James T. Powers sbowed in the role of Grave telle that he could sing very creditably, as well as originate and inimitably perpetrate some of the funniest "business," gags and general horse play tbat ever tumid a comic opera into a farce. Messrs. Maflin, Rvse and Campbell helped tbe general effect considerably. But was all this really "comic opera?" No; It cannot be rightly called by that honor able name. There were some elements of opera present much of the time; but they were kept rigidly In tbe background for the most part Farce and burlesque were the ruling elements. It was gags and legs tbat were depended on to make things go. The costumer and scene painter seemed next in point of respect Is It not curious even regretable, perhaps that in these coccededly splendid performances of "comic opera," as the term, has lately come to be understood, tbe musical elements should have to apologize, as It were, for Intruding upon the comedians horse-play and the fem inine dis-playf The first concert of the season by the Men delssohn Club, of the East End, will be given at Orpheus Music Hall, Larimer avenue and Auburn street on Tuesday evening next wben the following programme will be given, nnder Mr. J. P. McCollum's direction: fast fibst. 1. Daybreak" Fantng X Solo "Alone in the Desert" Emannil Frank W. Heart a, Borenir de Posen Welnlamaxl Mr. Leo Oehmler. 4. Lo Vorrel Pattlson Miss Jennie Gray. 5. Bridal Chorn-"ttoie Maiden"! Cowen 8. 'Inconstant" Mattel Miss Jennie Evans. 7. Eeverle Yleuxtemps Mr. Leo Oehmler. 8. "Hybrlss the Cretan" Elliott Mr. Geo. 7. Wagner. fast sxcoss. Klnety-flith Psalm :Mendelssohn X. Tenor solo and chorus "O Come, Let Us Worship." 2. Soprano solo and chorus "Come, LetUsSlag" S. Dnet-"lnBIs Hands Are All the Corners of the Earth." 5. Tenor solo and ehoras "Henceforth Whan Ye Bear This Voice Entreating." BololiU, Mies Jennie Evans, soprano: Miss Lizzie Beed, soprano; Mr.itlcbard Cannon, Mnor. ,, The Importance of the new Roosevelt organ in Carnegie HalL as giving our community its first publio organ, and in consequence Its first chance of becoming at all acquainted with tbe scope of this department of music, has often been alluded to in this column. Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will see the begin ning of practical realization of the hopeful predictions made. On tbe first two days tbe new buildings will be open to all wbo come from 1 to 10 p. ir., and the following schedule of tbe organ playing may assist some to ueciue wnat nours to select for the inspection: Tuesday afternoon, 2 J5 to 315 o'clock, Mr. Belnbart Mayer will be organist; 8:15 to 4 J5 o'clock. Miss Kate Court ney. Evening, 8 to 9 o'clock, Mr. C. C Mellnr: 9 to 10, Mr. Leonard Wales. Wednesday, 2:15 to 3:15 P. H., Mr. Jobn Pritchard; 8:15 to 4J5, Miss S. H. Eilllkelly. Evening, 805 to 905. Mr. Charles D. Carter; 9J5 to 10.15, Mr. Joseph H. Gittings. On Thursday evening the invited guests will hear the Mozart Club sing several standard choruses, while Mr. Mellor will probably play the organ just abont as mnch as tbe time left by the speeches of President Harrison, Mr. Carnegie et aL will allow. Crochet and Quavers. Mb. Basil Bbenwaw is the recipient of a collection of musio left blm by his former teacher, tne late Edmund Nenpert the famous Norwegian pianist and composer.of New York, The young ladies of Grace Reformed Church will give their annual reception, musical and bazaar next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ada Thomas, Miss Carrie Schmertz, Mis McCrery. Dr. W. T. English and Mr. E. N. Prugh will sing. Ms. Ed-wabd B. Pzbbt. the well-known Boston pianist and litterateur, will be welcomed again in Pittsburg during the ,nrit week of March, when Mr. Gittings has engaged him to play and talk at the Pennsylvania Female College. CAMPANiNiissiid to be studying English, with a view to singing oratorio. No wonder this is spoken of as "a surprise in prospect" Judging by tbe past, especially the recent past Campaninl and oratorio would go together like oil and water. Manages Matjob and his French opera company at New Orleans gave, abont two weeks ago, tbe first performance In America of Edward Lala's opera, "Roi a'Ys,' which has had so successf nl a career since its Pari pro duction early in 1868. The concert and fair for the Allegheny Gen eral Hospital at Carnegie Music Hall has been set for the 14th and 15th inssg. Mr. Beverldge Webster, who is in mulcal charge, ha second Mrs. W.B. Wolfe and Mr. H. flVBrockett In addition to the pwtoraer already announced. Mb. Ebtvabd Fabian, baritone and elocn tioatet, of New Yeck, sutma by M. T. W Ktefer, Mrs. K. 8. Devore, Messrs. D., 8. Thompson. W. D. McGiH. John A. Bell and W. A. Laffsrty, gave a successful entertainment at the German Masonio Hall, Allegheny, last Fri day evening. The Oakland Orchestra, under the direction otMrs. Cora B. Seilers,l3 rehearsing every Mon dav evening, and is progressing very satisfac torily'. The orchestra, which now numbers 23 members, will be six months old on next Wednesday. Officers were elected at last Mon day's meeting as follows: President E. M. Huklll, Jr.; vice President David Marshall; Secretary, Jas. P. Barr, Jr.; Treasurer, Edward E. Omohundro. It is a good idea for Bob Ingersoll to advise Mr. Seidl to tarn around and tell the whisper ing box-occupants at the Metropolitan that "If bis playing Interferes with their talking; he will stop until tbey finish." Bnt It is not original, Robert. Hans von Bnelow, the lrre- Sressible, has actually done this several times, ince to a hayseed andience out in Ohio; an other time, it is said, before no less than the Czar of all the Russia himself. Into the wide vacancy in the musical depart ment ot the University of Wooster, O., left by the death of that noble musician and writer, Karl Merz, Mr. Engene a Hef3ey, of Pitts burg, bas been called, under an arrangement whereby he Is to spend two days each week in Wooster teaching tbe more adyanced pupils and conducting the chorus rehearsals of tho "Elijah." Mr. HefBey, it will ba remembered. Is be who brought the musical department of Morell Institute, Johnstown, up to sueb a high point of efficiency in the year or so preceding the great flood. Since settling in the city Mr. Heffley has made a very favorable Impression among the profession, and bas built np in a short time quite a large class of pupils here and in TJnlontown. Both parties are to be congratu lated on the new arrangement which w!ll begin to-morrow for a period yet to be agreed upon. An Honest Offer. The Monarch Laundry Works, of Chi cago, I1L, are giving away 1,000 of their 2 washing machines to introduce them and get agents. No washboard or rubbing re quired. If you want one write them, in closing 2c stamp, for particulars. Editor. LATIMER'S SACRIFICE : SALE of all our Winter Goods, to make zoom fox Bpring Goods. We shall give PRICES that will Interest close cash buyers. 100 Seal Plush Coats,SE2 50 150 Muffs, 37c, Wool Underwear of all kinds, at prices that must get them into the hands of the wearers. -- T, H, LATIMER 138 Federal and 46 South Diamond Streets, Allegheny, Pa. fe9-XWT3U . THE WHITE IS KINQ. ' xoo.ooo WHITE SEWING MACHINES Sold last year. The Increased demand is the best evidence thatwe have the BEST 8EWING MACHINE ON EARTH. It becomes easier to sell as esch year follows another. IT HAS ALWAYS SATISFIED THK PEOPLE. This is why it Is so popular. A written guarantee for ten years with each machine. Buy tho WHITE and get the best . . J. KEVAN & CO., 12 HIXTM ST., Pittsburgr, and 281 OHIO ST., Allegheny. Needles, oil, etc., for all machines. fe9-79 ON THE FEMALE PACE. On the upper lip, chin, cheeks, throat, nose, ear, hands, arms and! breast, hair betweenV the eyebrows, on men's cheeks above the beard 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 by Br. J. Van Dyck, Electro Burgeon, Philadel phia, and 02 Penn avenne, Pittsburg; This sunernuous crowth of facial hair u surprisingly nrevalent. We lee it in the. drawing loom, street and wherever ladles con gregate. Every lady with hair on her face knows tbat the use of depilatories, the tweezers, scissors and razor all make these hairs grow coarser, stiffer, darker and more numerous. There is only one method in the world by which this obnoxious growth ot hair can be destroyed forever and that Is by the Electric Needle Operation. This Is a purely scientific operation, and hv Indorsed br all physicians and surgeons of eminence. Dr. Van Dyck devotes several hours daily to the permanent removal of hair by this operation. He bas operated for 13 years, has treated hundreds of cases, and has a national reputation as an expert in Electro Surgery. Ladles, If nature bas unkindly provided yon with this obnoxlons growth of facial hair, dont neglect your case another day, bnt stop the use of depilatories, scissors, tweezers or raxors, and consult Dr. Van Dyck at once and be for ever freed from this lifetime blemish. Moles, birthmarks, warty 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 tumorsdestroyed by Electro Hnr eery by Dr. Van Dyck. Book free. Office. hours 8 to 6; Sundays, 10 to & Engagemsnta can be made by letter. Call or address ' v DR. J. VAN DYCK, - fef-TS MB Pa ars- tmami " bi ,i f I jHjH SPF SUPERFLUOUS i f Htl H X it n 'III f
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