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Tt htyLji of btyUTY.
Tbe matter of personal relation in the acces
codes of woman's life cannot be studied too
much If she -would do better than dress at ran
dom. We are each Impressed with the stamp
of a distinct personality and the type Is a fixed
and IneTitable fact which. If we are wise, we
will accept and set about emphasizing our
beauties or mollifying our defects, thereby
aToidine Incongruities, discord and failure In
dress. If she Is sure of ber Individual taste she
can consult It freely since the principal feature
of the present season's styles Is their elasticity.
First of all we should study Decomingness and
suitableness synonymous terms here since to
be suitably dressed is to be becomingly dressed,
and surely it is a duty we owe those who lore us
to appear our best.
Annearanee. It Is conceded, is an indication ol
character. By our appearance we are judged
cultured and refined, or vulgar and Ignorant,
before our manners hare had time to declare
themselves. This being the case Is it a waste of
tune or frivolous to devote oneself to a careful
and studious consideration of tbe subject to
bring about the coveted result. To paraphrase
Emerson's advice, let us yield not one inch to
all the forces that conspire to make us an echo.
Let us each one study out style as a physician
does the phases of a disease.
The Correct Idea.
Here is a woman who has tbe correct idea.
She says: "I plan every stitch myself. In this
I am guided chiefly by my own form and what
is most becoming to it. I bare found by ex
perience just where things must not be too
tight, where not too loose, where long and
where short; in order that I may feel comfort
able in them. I keep close watch of the chang
ing styles and of the new goods on the market;
then I adopt from the new colors and styles
what suits me individually. I never stray off
for pure novelty, that brings waste, discontent,
disappointment."
There it is in a nutshell.
The material, the style, the combination and
cost are matters for tbe wearer to determine
then leave the execution to a practical dress
maker. If we can only afford one dress a sea
son, let us have it made by one skilled in the
art, rather than have a variety of home-made
govt ns oat of the price caved by doing our own
work. 1 am one who believe dressmakers as
well as poets are born and not made that each
woman can or thould xnaKe ber own dresses
seems to me as absurd as to expect each man to
be his own tailor.
Tbe Dress Reform Idea.
I am aware tbe gifted author of "Cress," Mrs.
Annie Jenness Miller.woulil Insist upon health
fulness being made the first consideration in
making up a toilet and becomiugness second,
perhaps. The question of dress reform con
tinues to agitate the feminine public, but I fear
there is no immediate prospect of its being
settled until we can all be brought to see alike,
or, as someone has suggested, we are forced by
a national law. How deplorable a situation
even to imagine! For while we all agree as to
the healtufulness of divided skirts, the injuri
ousness of waist bands and tbe beauty and
grace of a Sappho and like clinging gowns.
Yet we know, too, we are not all of one form
more than of one face or one mind, and that
only one woman among tbe many could or
should adopt the so-called Esthetic in dress.
An exquisite gown of this school for evening
wear, which should go without telling, is of
soft, all-wool cream or ivory white, as pre
ferred, made of any clinging material. The
graceful skirt is in folds and caught up draper
ies, while the waist looks as if the soft fabric
were wound carelessly around tbe body and
over tbe shoulders. The chemisette, belt and
bust baud and full sleeves are finished with
crystal and pearl bead passementerie.
That Proposed Gordon Sash.
The mention of Mrs. Annie Jenness-Miller re
minds me of her latest movement in dress re
formthis time, as heretofore mentioned In
these columns, of the masculine gender. Brave
woman! Let us wish her Godspeed and ever
pray she may find them more tractable in
affairs of the toilet than they have proven in
affairs moral. We modestly arise to inquire
what dire results are anticipated for the dear
men that they too are admonished to abandon
all "bands and ligatures." Are they then really
growing weaker as well as wiser? Is it feared
that by indiscreet apparel they mult perforce
invade tbe realm of aches and pains so, hereto
fore, undisputably our very ownT Poor fellows!
Let them hasten to adopt tbe union undergar
ment before they are irreparably undone.
As for the outside mau we are hereafter to
find him upon full dress occasions, minus a
waistcoat: but as a substitute will appear the
"Gordon sash," described heretofore. It will
have no loops, tassels or knots. It is to be
buckled at the back and worn justattbe waist
line, in case such line can bo found, of course.
The wide showing of white linen, it is written,
is to be extremely plain. The only exception
made is the allowance of a tiny spray embroid
ered down the front on one side only. A black
silk tie and black gloves are to be worn with a
black sash; and white tie and white cloves
with a white sash. Black hosiery is to be the
invariable rule.
But now let us get back to our own toggery
and leave the boys to Mrs. Miller's care.
For Comfort at Home.
A word about home toilets. For the sake of
peace let us have at least one gown in which we
can loll about and find rest for both body and
soul. Too much cannot be said infarorof
bouse dresses, in regard to comfort, luxury and
economy. I believe tbe comfort and luxury of
such toilets generally admitted but tbe economy
thereof disputed, who does not know that
sitting or lolling about in a dress gets it out of
shape and destroys its freshness much more
than any amount of street wearT Beside, do'
we feel well dressed for going out in a gown we
have worn indoors? Andean we sit down com
fortably at home in a dress soiled by the street?
The majority of us must truthfully answer in
the negative. Neither do w e feel like protract
ing a call it our friend presents a just-ready-to-go-out
appearance, however insisiant she may
be to have us remain. Wo have the uncom
fortable feeling that she intonded to go out
and that we may be detaining ber. But how
different if she is unmistakably apparelleled in
a jirctty princess for a cozy afternoon at borne.
Here is a pretty model for. a home gown and
not too elaborate for a dressy person. A black
silk with pin blossoms and' green foliage em-
oroiucreu aufut; tue bcivcuge mane princess
with green vest and green collar and cuffs
under black, Eiffel tower lace,
A Bachelor's Sad Mistake.
It Is written that there is some difficulty In a
novice distinguishing between the robe de
nuit and tbe morning gown intended to be
worn when receiving early callers, appropri
ated by some of onr extremists. The story
goes round of one unsophisticated bachelor,
who, encountering the lady upon whom he had
made a morning call, confusedly begged her
pardon and hastily as possible retreated, having
mistaken ber loosely draped robe of white, with
its sagging waist and open Bleeves, for a night
dress. Could not such an embarrassment hive
well been avoided by the proper style and gar
niture, even though delicate as to color? I
think women have all become convinced at last
that light colors are more becoming than dark
shades, and have adopted such colors for in
door winter wear.
A pretty mornlngrobe is made of blue foulard
ilk; it has a Josephine waist with half low
-seek and all the fullness shirred to the figure
just below tbe bust with ribbons which tie at
the waist in a multitude of beautiful bows.
Sleeves very full and gathered at the wrist over
wide frills of lace.
Bonnets n a Means of Grace.
I wonder if the husband who complains that
.be could not bear the sermon because his wife's
bonnet was so loud really wanted to hear? So
much has been said of bonnets audtbe frivolity
of their duress, especially in connection with
cnurch, that we think a few words in defense
sot out of place In an article of this kind. Bo
of ten is it charged that women go to church
only to see tbe styles, to show her new bonnet
and see those worn by others. What if they do?
Cannot a counter charge, someone asks, be
made aganist the men that they go to bear the
music? And if these things call men and women
to church what more does the bell do? Where
is tbe consistency that frowns on a gay bonnet,
yet smiles on tbe altar decorated with flowers
and festooned with evergreens? It looking on
beautiful objects puts tbe mind In a calm and
receptive state why is not a handsome bonnet
an aid to devotion? 'is It fair Judement to take
tbe outside of the head as an indication a sort
of a blossoming out of what Is inside? But so
j-r---
people have always more or less judged, and
probably always will. Meg.
A HOTEL CEUBOH FA1K.
now the Ladles of Shndysldo Bailed Nearly
8700 la One Evening-.
Tbe fair at the Shadyside Church Friday
evening was a decided success socially and
financially. The ladies displayed great taste
and skill In the arrangement of their booths,
representing tbe seven days of the week. Mon
day written in clothes pins was not "blue," and
the efforts of Mrs. Bankin and Mrs. W.W. Wil
son and Misses Crooks and Boreland to supply
tbe East Enders with laundry Implements
Drought in J31 S9. Tuesday in giltletters across
a spotless ironing board made it more attractive
than usual. The beeswax, starch, laundry
aprons, tiny Irons, eta. sold by Miss
Rachel Aiken, Miss Birdie Faber,
Mrs. F. Smith and Miss Mcintosh
netted S52SB, and so on around tbe room.
Wednesday, under tbe management of Mrs.
Harry Bugbman and Misses Pitcairn, Dawson
and Cowdrey.represented the ladies' day out,em
blematie of which was tho Jap umbrella.
They had gathered many pieces of beautifnl
fancy work, and their return to tbe treasury
was tbe largest 124 03, with S5 not collected.
Thursday was tbe ladies' at borne, with
Mrs.MajorMoorebead and Mrs.Childs receiving;
thev dispensed tea and flowers to the amount
of 6 SC At Friday's booth ices and cake re
freshed the many at the hands of MissMaud
Aiken and Miss Stevenson. They returned to
tbe fund 181 79. Baturday was general clean
ing day, and Mrs. Ed. L. Porter and her helpers
seemed to know the needful in that line,
scrubbing brushes, soap and dusters predomi
nating. Their quick-sales-and-small-profits
amounted to HS 65.
To Mrs. C. Beggs and Misses Haves and Bore
land for their ingenuity displayed in the art
gallery much credit must be given. Their re
ceipts were 133. In tbe center of the room
stood the King's Daughters, under control of
Mrs. John R.McGInley and Mrs. Will Scott.
Their booth was conceded by many to be the
most effective as was tbeir position tbe most
favorable. Sweet girl faces and pretty variety
of mostly their own work attracted a crowd of
purchasers, and the fair maids collected 3110 90.
Mis Street with her "Punch and Judy" for
the children, big as well as little, cleared $25.
The candy table, "sweets of the week." real
ized 47 49. The tub pond was the children's
delight, was well gotten ud and well patron
ized. The anglers angled to the extent of
S18 7a Tbe receipts for tickets at the door were
HI 80, making an aggregate of (661 75 in the
hands of the treasurer, Mrs. W. S. Miller, with
out tbe report of tickets sold outside.
Events or Pleasure.
Mrs. Josie Pender entertained a select party
of lady friends on Tuesday evening.
One of the pleasant events of tbe season at
Sharpsburg was tbe select party at the dancing
academy on Tuesday evening.
Miss W. H. House, of Center avenue, cave a
delightful euchre party Tuesday afternoon in
honor of her niece Miss Nellie Jones, of Phil
adelphia. Mr.TP. B. Hunt sang last Sunday at tbe Sec
ond Presbyterian Church and will continue to
sing during tbe absence of tho regular tenor
Mr. Haines.
Tuesday evening another pleasant event took
place at the Protestant Home for Boys, Alle
gheny. It was in the nature of a surprise in
honor of Mr. Archie J. Holmen.
The reception held In Cyclorama Hall, Alle
gheny, on Wednesday evening, February 19,
by Miss Edna Bridge was a very enjoyable
affair, and passed off pleasantly.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jacob gave a progressive
euchre party last Monday evening at their East
End borne. Mr. John Schaubwou first hon
ors and Miss Maggie Bonner carried off the
"booby."
Mr. and Mrs. Evan K. Roberts entertained a
goodly number of people last week on tbe
birthday of tbelrson Evan. Tbe feature of
tbe evening was tbe singing by the "Big
Four."
Miss Fannie Ladley, of Allegheny, made
quite a hit as an elocutionist at the entertain
ment given by the employes of Messrs. Camp
bell A Dick at tbe Seventh Avenue Hotel on
Thursday evening.
The friends of Miss Theresa Llppert sur
prised ber last Tuesday evening at her borne.
No. S7 Marion street. Dancing was the chief
pleasure of tbe evening, and a large number of
young people were present.
Thursday evening Miss Ella, the charming
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hendrlckson,
was married at ber residence. No. 851 Bebecca
street, Allegheny, to Mr. Charles M. Logue. A
wide circle of friends extend best wishes.
Miss Eliza Martin entertained ber friends at
the borne of ber sister, Mrs. Anshutz, Resaca
street, with' progressive euchre. Tuesday even
ing. Miss Margaret Parrel, Mr. William Mc
Cullougb and Mr. Jas. Elphinstone carried off
the prizes.
The Maple Leaf Higb Tea Social Club met
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Emma
Robinson. Music and recitations helped make
up a most enjoyable entertainment. The club
is prospering and has many applications for
membership.
At the Imperial Club's masquerade last
Thursday evening Miss Laura Woods and Mr.
B. Vandalla won tbe gold medals for the most
handsome, costumes. Miss Mary Connors and
Mr. G. W. Hagerling won the silver medals for
the most comic.
Mr. L Willlson, of Cedar avenue, gave a the
ater party on Tnesday evening, including Mr.
Willlson, Mrs. Willlson, Miss Ida Willlson, Mr.
Frank Willlson, Miss Nellie Armstrong. Miss
Rose Wheeler, Mr. Mowry Caches, Mr, George
Gaches and Mr. Howard Gaches.
The double engagement is announced of Miss
Birdie Zeugschmidt to Mr. David Goldsmith
of Columbus. O., and Miss Carrie Zeugschmidt
to Mr. Henry Hirseh, of Allegheny, Pa. The
brides to-be are twins and very highly esteemed
In a wide circle of acquaintances.
The friends of Miss Mattie Hayes tendered
her a reception at the residence of her parents,
No: 34 Fulton street, Tuesday evening. Songs
and recitations bv the Misses Good, Messrs.
Tony Good, John Kane and James Doran went
to make up a most enjoyable evening.
On Monday evening last a very charmingpro
gressive euchre party was given by the Misses
Becker and McDonough at their borne, on First
street, Allegheny. Mr. Hugh Clinton and Miss
McDonuugh won first prizes, and the foot prizes
went to Miss Emma Becker and Mr. Lock.
Last week a surprise party was given at the
Knox mansion, Knoxville. in honor of Mr.
William Pierce. Among the guests were Miss
Elma Hohn, Miss Mary Beall, Miss Jennie Mc
Afee, Miss Lizzie McAfee, Miss Belinda Ott,
Miss Johnston, Miss Laura Scarem, Miss Mc
Afee, William Beall, Miss Otts, William F.
bcarem and others, about 50 in alt
Tnesday evening Miss Hettle McGovern, of
Reed and Fulton streets, was agreeably sur
prised by a party of friends from Pittsburg,
Allegheny and Sharpsburg. A very pleasant
and enjoyable evening was spent by all present,
euchre, dancing and music being tbe features
ot tbe occasion. Miss McGovern and Lillie
Simpson's vocal and Instrumental solos were
highly appreciated.
Mr. Thomas J. Sully, of Omaha, Neb., and
Miss Lizzie McGinty. ot Mount Washington,
Pittsburg, -were wedded at tbe Holy Family
Church, with nuptial high mass, on February
12. The bride was dressed in pink silk and
tulle, with natural flowers; and the bridemaids
were daintily attired. A wedding breakfast
took place after the ceremony, and the happy
pair subsequently left Omaha on an Eastern
wedding tour.
A select party was held Friday evening at the
residence of Mr. James Quinn, of 133 Carson
street, Soutbside.' Among those present were
Misses Elite McGratb, Ellis Clarey, Jennie and
Svlvia Quinn, Birdie Gunning, Katie Flecken
stlne, Nettie Tegeman, Mazie and Lillie Paul,
Katie Short and Annie Wilson, Mr. and Mrs.
McNally,' Messrs. McGrath, Ed Clarey. Fred
Krunzler, F. Paul, J. Quinn, P. Gallagher, J.
McAllister and E, Lane. All spent a most en
joyable evening.
A full-dress reception In honor of Miss Cohen,
of Baltimore, was beld at the residence of Mr,
Moses Lehman, of Beeoh strset Allegheny, on
Tnesday evening. Dancing was tbe chief
feature of the evening. Piano music was fur
nished by Mr. Isaao D. Frank. Among tbe
large number of guests were tbe following:
Misses Carrie Stern.Elsa Morg&nstern, Bella
Wirtbeimer. Bella Floersbeln and M iss Rosen
beim, ot Baltimore, and Messrs. L Wellburg,
Marcus Raun, AbeRauh, Louis K. Llppman,
Moses Rich, 8, B. Frank and Morris Wirt
beimer. Miss Mollis Russell, of Forty-fourth street,
gave a progressive euchre party to some of ber
friends last Monday evening. A dainty lunch
was served, and after that dancing was in
dulged In. Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. S. A. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. J, Burns, Mr.
and Mrs. H. J. Creigbton, Mr. and Mrs. P.
Kane, Messrs. McAfee, McLaughlin, Chaney,
Wentz, Byrne, Klngsland and Russell, and
Misses Emma and Maggie Duff. Belle Murphy,
Annie McAfee, Maggie ReiUy.Alice Roney and
Kate Wentz, Mrs. P. Kane and Mrs. S. A.
Wood carried off tbe honors.
One of tbe social successes of tbe season at
Braddock was tbe party given Thursday even
ing by Mr. Frank Zerner. of Lily avenue, in
honor ot bis son Elmer. Among those present
were the Misses Hedric, Hughes and Geigcr,
of Pittsburg; Miss Roach, ot Sharpsburg. and
tbe Misses Grannis, Jennie and Sue Kinney,
Dollleand Ada Ristln, Florence Argylo, Jennie
Bennett, Magjrte Hudson and Jennie Van Horn,
and Messrs. Will Flanagan, Frank Van Horn,
Mark Kulp, Richard Little, Thomas Ward,
George Gibson, Edward Carlisle, George Jones,
Harry Sballenberger, Harry Dershiner and
Albert Sweadner, of Braddock.
Mr. Charles Dice and bis charming wife gave
a "wheel" social at their cozy home on Wednes.
day evening last. The guests of the occasion
were treated to a surprise in tbe manner in
which they wero received. Delicacies of the
season were to be found in every corner of the
home, and the appetite that was not appeased
was one of the things impossible. Among tbe
guests were noticed Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Stelnbrenner. Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, Mr. and
Mrs. George Otto, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rust,
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nelson, Mrs. George
Robinson. Miss Busier, Miss E. Gass, Miss B,
Haudenscbield, Miss L. Eissnbauer. Mr. F.
Haughton. Mr. John Seaber, Mr. F. Feller and
others. After luncheon, dancing, card playing
and an electrical machine were the amusements
indulged.
A reception was given by Miss Cecelia Rs
billy on Monday evening at her residence on
Stevenson street in honor ot the marriage of
her sister Magglo and T. J. McGonnell. To
those who were present it will be an event long
to be remembered as one of the pleasant sta
tions in their voyage of life. What, with music,
dancing, singing, etc, time rolled so swiftly by
tbat the approach of daylight alone called
a halt to the festivities. Among those present,
beside the bride and groom, were Mr. ana Mrs.
Paul Braun, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Braun, Mrs.
E. Darddls. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. F. Doyle, Misses
Coleman. Braun, Young, Best, Irwin. Riley.
Collins, McGonnell, Rankin and Doyle, and
Messrs Jelly, Riley, McAvoy, White, J. Braun,
and W. Braun.
Miss Gertrude Jolly, tbe handsome and ac
complished daughter of John K. Jolly, Esq.,
gave a dancing party last Friday evening at the
residence of her father; in Ooraopolis, in honor
of her debut into society. Tbe fair debutante
was assisted in receiving by Miss MIna Timms.
Quite a number of young ladies and gentlemen
were present from this city, Beaver Falls,
Cbartlers and Fhillipsburg. An elegant lunch
was served at midnight under tbe supervision
of Mrs. Emma Jolly, the debutante's mother.
Music was furnished by the Chartiers orchestra.
Many were the fervent wishes expressed for
the happiness of tbe fair hostess, and that her
pathway through life might be strewn with
roses. The genial and warm-hearted father
was absent, having been called South on Tues
day by business.
Avery pleasant surprise was tendered Mr.
Robert G. West, of Bedford avenue, on
Wednesday evening, the 12 Inst, in honor of
tbe celebration of his 21st birthday, by bis
many friends, among whom were Misses Carrie
Tarrant, Lena Hughes and Melzle MeCambley.
Music, dancing, refreshments and speech
making were in order, and were' enjoyed by all
present until 2 A. M. In a presentation speech
one of the gentlemen present convulsed tbe
bouse by advising "all the politicians present,
and all present who intended to become politi
cians," to go to the ladies who planned the sur
prise when thev needed pointers. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. E. B. West, Mr. and
Mrs. A. T. Berry, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. ColviUe,
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Terranr, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
McCabe, Misses Maggie McClure, Lillian For
eager, Lena Hughes, Ida McClure, Lizzie
Rainey, Lizzie McClure, Mamie Bishop. Nellie
isyrnes, Annie AlcuaDe, Aleizie Mcuamoiey,
Came Tenant, and Messrs. George A. Fulton,
W.J. Dalzell Frank Bonzer. T. H. Ramsey,
George N. Glass. W. J. McClure and W. W.
Crawford. After congratulating Mr. West on
his reaching bis majority, bis friends left him.
One of the most charming mnsicales of .the
season was given by Mr. Curtiss W. Bnffum, of
North Highland avenue, East End, last Mon
day evening. Tbe rooms were made bright and
attractive with floral decorations and tropical
plants. Tbe following excellent programme
was enjoyed by those present: Opening Solo,
"Huzzah," Haydn Quartet; Mandolin Trio,
Mr. C. W. Fleming and Misses E. Maloney and
M. Dabbs; Soprano Solo. "Response," Miss
Sarah Vogel; Piano Solo, "Bridal Procession,"
Miss Mary Maloney; Violin Solo, "Scene de
Ballet," Mr. C. W. Fleming; Baritone Solo,
"Speed On," Mr. Charles a Hubbard; Zither
Duet, "Highland March," Messrs. Buffo in and
Henne; Soprano Solo, "Nightingale Trill,"
Miss Agnes Keane; Duet, for Piano and
Violin. "William Tell." Messrs. Fleming and
Ecker; Duet. 'Burial at Sea," Messrs. Bearl
and McCausland; Soprano Solo, "ILove Tnee,"
Miss Ida Brinker; Zither Solo, "Sorrows For
gotten," Mr. R. J. Henne; Finale. "The Flow
rets close at Eve," Haydn Quartet; H. P.
Ecker, Accompanist. Others present were
Misses Gertie Brlggs, Ida Beam, Carrie Keyser,
Aline Phillips, Mrs. Ecker, Mrs. Sledle,
Messrs. Fred Irwin, Stuart Patterson, Charles
a Howell, Thomas Maloney, E. H. Buffutn
and William C Maloney.
Bite of Personal Gossip.
Mrs. Douty, of Ypsilantl, is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. William Dravo.
Mrs. John Ross and daughter. Lida, are visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sproull, of the South
sine. Mrs. J. W. Sproull, of Allegheny, is staying
in Hewickley during Dr. Sproull's absence In
Europe.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Weldon bare re
turned from their wedding trip. At home on
Thursdays.
Mrs. Earnest Sinclair, of Rew City, Pa., is
visiting ber cousin, Mrs. James S. Cuddy, ot 17
Isabella street, Allegheny.
Miss Mollie Stech and Miss Nettle Moore
have been visiting tbeir friend Miss Carrie
Ross, of I street, Hulton, Fa.
Mrs. Martha Stewart and Mrs. E. S. Sproull.
of New Alexandria, are making a two months'
visit to Mrs. a L. Gilson, ot Peebles street, Se
wickley. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Porter, of Western ave
nue, Allegheny, are spending a few days in
Washington, D. C, and will return home to
morrow morning.
Mrs. Nellie Keeffe and Miss Nora Casey.who
have spent a most enjoyable week with their
friend. Miss Kate Sullivan, returned to their
home at Youngstown, O., yesterday.
Sevrlciiley Society Notes.
Mr, Will Arrow, of Osburn station, left re
cently for tbe Bermudas.
Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmore are now settled
in tbeir pretty new home on Beaver street.
The Misses Graff gave a email theater party
last Thursday evening at the Grand Opera
House.
Mr. Samuel Black, who has been at tbe Ber
mudas for some tune, sailed for home last
Thursday.
Mlis Elizabeth McMillan, who has been
spending several months with a married sister
in St. Louis, returned home during the week.
The event ot the week was the wedding of
Miss Theta Quay to Mr. Robert Franks, an
account of which has already appeared in The
Dispatch.
The Young Ladles' Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian church netted a nice little sum for
their society at a sociable held at the residence
of Mr. Franklin Osburn last -Thursday even
ing. Ice cream, cake and home-made candies
were on sale.
The Centime Club is the name given to a
small circle of Sewickley's society people who
meet every Saturday evening at the home of
Mrs. M.S.C. Graff for conversation in French.
Those enjoying the benefits of these Saturday
evenings are Mrs. W. P. Snyder, Mrs. Fred
erick Burrows, the Misses Anderson, Miss
Chaplin, Miss Whiting. Miss Dravo, the Misses
Black, Miss White. Miss Waters, Mr. Dravo,
Mr. Whltesell, Dr. White, Mr. Porter, Mr.
Richardson and some others.
AGRA! AGRA! AGRA!
Tbe Strongest and Best Wearing Carpet for
tbe Money Ever Offered.
Our new agra is much sought after, al
though it has been on exhibition but a few
weeks.
The most beautifnl covering for an office
floor ever brought out
Equal in wear to best bod? brussals, t
one-half the cost.
It can be found aLno other house than the
mammoth carpet palace of Edward Groet
zinger, 627 and 629 Peon avenue.
Savo Yonr Money
By having Dickson the Tailor clean and re
pair your clothes, and thu save the expense
of buying a new suit 69 Fifth ave., cor.
"Wood st, second floor. Telephone 1658.
Spring Stock.
Overcoatings, suitings and trouserings
now ready for inspection at Pitcairn's, 434
"Wood street
Go to Dickson the Tallpr
For fine cleaning and repairing, 65 Fifth
are., cor. "Wood st, second floor. Telephone
1658.
Fttenitubb upholstered and packed for
shipment Hatjqh & Keekan,
33 and 34 "Water st,
Jost Opened.
Over 100 style's of fine American dress
ginghams, all handsome styles, at lOo and
12Kc per yard. H. J. Lthch's,
avfsu 438 and 410 Market st
Spring Stock.
Overcoatings, suitings- and trouserings
now ready for inspector Piteaim'r, 34
"Wood street,
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Curiosities, tc.
The above are the regular theatrical attrac
tions tor this week.
Alfred Ayres writes in this week's Dramatte
Mirror: "There is not a first-class player of
tbe serious drama, man or woman, to-day in
America, not one.
"Our foremost tragedian is not a tragedian of
the first class. With Betterton, Garrick.TaIma,
Kemble, Kean, Cook, Macready, Forrest, Rossi,
Salviniand the like be does not rank. He is
an exceedingly clever actor and a marvelously
successful entertainer, but a great dramatic
artist no, that be is not" Of course. Mr.
Ayres Is alluding to Mr. Booth. The players of
tbe serious drama will not feel hurt by such
ridiculous nonsense, nor will the thousands of
competent critics in America cease to regard
Mr. Edwin Booth as not only a great dramatic
artist, but the greatest the world possesses to
day. Mr. Ayres had better refrain from such
painful exhibitions of his Ignorance.
Joseph Haworth, who plays in this city this
week, was for several year prior to the death of
John McCnllough the leading man for the great
tragedian. Young Haworth played all tbe sec
onds to McCullough In a manner which won for
him the resoect and admiration of the trage
dian. "Everybody in the company loved tbe
Guv'nor," said Haworth to an Interviewer re
cently. "He was tbe biggest hearted man that
I ever met in my life. To show what manner
of man he was it is bnt necessary to relate one
or two stories in connection with him. McCul
lough bad a dresser mamed Bob, who was of
Scottish origin. Bob bad all the thrifty traits
usually ascribed to tbe canny Scot You know
McCullough had the most complete wardrobe
ot any actor on the stage. Well, Bob would
come into tbe theater and if the star's dressing
room was a good one be would say: 'Well, I'll
pitch me tent here to-nlgbt,' and he would. All
ofMcCullough's valuable costumes would be
strewn about tbe floor and used tor a bed.
Many a time did the actor visit bis dressing
room prior to a rehearsal to find tbe doughty
Bob fast asleep on his most valuable costumes.
But McCnllough liked Bob and he hardly bad
tbe heart to censure him. On one
occasion McCnllough missed a valuable
robe, which he wore in 'Richard Hi.1 He
finally made up his mind that the robe had
been stolen. Imagine bis surprise, when in
Philadelphia, to see tbe robe cut up for cos
tumes and being worn by Bob's two children.
"The last I saw'of Bob was tbe day of the
poor Guv'nor's funeral. Bob was crying like
child. In fact we were all in tears. Eddie
Sotbern, Bob and-I satin the same car.
" 'It's a sad day for us all, Mr. Haworthcried
Bob, the tears coursing down bis face like rain.
" 'Yes, Indeed, Bob,' I answered, It's a sad
day.'
" 'We'll never see his like agaln,'sobbed poor
Bob. 'He gave me the coat I am wearing.'
"Notwithstanding tbe sad mission we were on,
and that a moment before Sothern and I were
in tears, we had to roar. Tbe coat which Bob
referred to was stolen from the Guv'nor and
Bob was the guilty party,
"Yes. I was with poor McCullosgh up to bis
last rehearsal. On tbe night of his final break
down we played the 'Gladiator.' Several times
the great actor missed bis lines, and to keep
tbe situation np 1 spoke both bis and my own.
After the fourth act we got two calls when wo
usually received six. 'It's going well to-night
Joseph,' he said after the second call. In tbe
fifth act he again missed his cues and several
In the audience began to biss. Others seeing
that something was the matter applauded vig
orously. He was called after the last act for a
speech. He said: 'It you have suffered to
night as I have you would not do this.! The
next morning be called a rehearsal for the
company. We were all about to return to New
York, as we knew it was all up with poor Mc
Cullough. However, to humor him we all went
to the rehearsal. He first called the 'Gladi
ator.' He went through it all right until he
got to tbe line, 'There are green fields in
Thrace,' then hjs head fell on his bosom and
he sobbed like a child. Everybody in the com
pany was in tears. He recovered and called for
'Richelieu.' He never played the part better
in bis life. In tbe last act Baroda has tbe
line, 'His mind and life are breaking fast'
McCullough looked about him for a moment in
a dazed sort of way and said: 'My boy, you aro
right, it's all over. The rehearsal is ended.'
That was tbe last tbat we saw of our dear old
Guv'nor in life. His was a beautiful nature.
A great actor and a great-hearted man. How
appropriate and expressive are Shakespeare's
lines when applied to poor John McCullough,
" 'His life was gentle, and tbe elements
So mixed In him that nature might stand up
And sty to all the world, This was a man. "
V
Richard Mansfield has wonderful pluck, and
bis financial backers have even more wonder
ful confidence In him. He is engaging a new
company, and Intends to produce "Richard
in." in Chicago shortly in the sumptuous fash
ion which characterized the production in the
East
In answer to many correspondents, it may be
stated that Messrs. Florence and Jefferson will
will not play a full week's engagement here.
They will play three nights and a matinee at
tbe Grand Opera House, beginning March 6,
which falls on a Thursday. Why Cincinnati
and Pittsburg are not deemed worthy of a
week stand nobody knows, but three days of
the delightful comedians are all that -Pitts-burgers
will get
Margaret Mather's engagement has leen a
success financially as well as artistically. The
Bijou was packed at both performances yester
day and tbe young actress was given a splen
did reception. Her popularity grows. Next
season she is to have the benefit of efficient
management which she bas not bad since she
made her debut eight years ago. Mr. Wil
lougbby will manage Miss Mather next season
for Miss Mather, and the new play "Joan of
Arc," in which she will appear, will give her
new manager a chance to distinguish himself.
Mr. Wlllougbby is a very bright man, with lots
of ideas and a more intelligent method of inter
esting the public in his star than any so-called
advance agent I have met for years. He is
traveling with tbe Mather company this year to
attend to tbe star's personal interests. Miss
Mather bas the best wishes of many friends
and admirers in Pittsburg for her tnture cam
paigns. HEf BClur JOH.NS.
Tho Programme.
Joseph Haworth will undoubtedly receive
a warm welcome in "Paul Kauvar" at the
Bijou Theater to-morrow night The saleot
seats bas been very brisk, and tbe outlook for a
brilliant first night is very promising. A dele
gation ot over 60 members ot the local lodge of
JJks will be present to give Mr. Haworth a re
'cepjion which will makobim feel at home and
among friends. Tbe actor has not been seen in
this city for several seasons. He will bo reinem-
'bered for his excellent acting as the hero in
"Hoodman Blind." His advancement since that
time has been so rapid tbat the Eastern cities
declare that he ranks as one of the greatest act
ors of this generation. In "Paul Kauvar" be
bas one of the strongest plays yet written by an
American dramatist It is the work ot Steele
Mackaye, a most prolific writer, and is said to
to be his masterpiece. It deals with the dark
and stormy days of the great French Revolu
tion, and gives the reasons which led to the
great uprising. It is strong in dialogue, has tho
most Intensely exciting situations, which follow
each other naturally; has many bright comedy
lines, and presents tbe opportunity tor
tho display of handsome scenery and
the most beautiful costumes. The
dream of Anarchy in the first act is said to
be one ot the most dramatic pictures of stage
realism overseen. Then, again, tbe mob scene
In tbe last act Is said to be something marvel
ous In tbe way ot stage mechanism. Tbe mob
appears, beaded by Anarchitt Carracand tears
tbe palace of General JJelavocJic to pieces.
Mr. Haworth bas made the most brilliant suc
cess of bis career in "Paul Kauvar." His fine,
vigorous acting, bis handsome presence and
strong voice contributed much to the success of
the play during tbe great run of 200 nights In
Nn York eitv. Mr. Haworth baa the snnnort
fof a fin ooapany ot pbtysrs, Heading tbe list
lcomea Miss Ww To Reohtue, who will aaako ber
Mi Bijou Theateu
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SUNDAY, - PEBRTTARY
first appearanco here. Miss Rechelle will be
seen in tbe difficult role of Diane. It affords
a fine chance for strong acting, and if report bo
true Miss Rechelle is fully equal to the require
ments of the part Tho company also Includes
Mr. Charles Vandenhoff, a fine actor of the old
school, who plavs the Duke. Mr. Conway,
Mr. DronotMr. Currie, Mr. Craig. Mr. Spencer,
Mr. Ranson. Mr. Fentoa, Mr. Mahoney, Miss
Louise Rial, Miss Mary Timberman complete
the great company. Mr. Haworth and "Paul
Kauvar" will undoubtedly have a most pros
perous season at tbe Bijou, and tbey certainly
descrvo it
"CHABiTT,Benavolence and Brotherly Love."
Tbatis the motto of the Elks everywhere. Tbe
amount of good which is done by tbe order is
only known to those who are connected with
it Therefore, when the Elks come before the
public for support it is always given to them
freely. The entertainment which the Pittsburg
Lodge has prepared for Its friends on Friday
afternoon next, at the Grand Opera House, is
one of tho best which has yet been arranged.
It includes all of the prominent actors from the
several theaters. Much curiosity will be mani
fested in the appearance of tbe eminent young
actor, Joseph Haworth, in "Hamlet" As
sisted by members of his company be will be
seen in the great "closet scene." This will be
tbe first time be bas presented "Hamlet" in
this city. Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll is on
record as having said that in the closet scene
uawortn nas not a iiving.eqnai. juater, oy re
quest of brother Elks, Mr. Haworth will read
Shamus O'Brien. Annie Plxley and members
of her fine company will also receive a warm
welcome in an act of one of ber
best plays. Miss Plxley Is not
onlv popular among the Elks, but
with the public of this city. She is a cbarmlng
ladv and deserves every lanrel accorded her.
William Gillette never wrote a more successful
drama'tban "Tho Legal Wreck." The strongest
act ot tbe play will be presented, through the
courtesy of Manager Harris and Jobn R.
English. By permission of Manager E. W. Con
nolly and Manager Harry scott a number of
strong vaudeville and specialty artists will ap
pear. Miss Anna Leah Dickinson will be a
strong card in her whistling solos. Other strong
attractions will appear and help make tbe
Elks' benefit the great dramatic treat of tbe
season. Prof. B. Weiss will have the Great
Western Band under his direction, which will
be beard in a fine concert programme prior to
the rise of the curtain. Owing to tbe immense
number of people who wish to secure reserved
seats tbe committee has deemed it prudent to
make arrangements which will be fair to all. A
line will be formed at 7 A. M. on Tnesday morn
ing; when the box office will be opened with a
clean sheet First come,first served. will be the
motto. Therefore, it will be well for all who
wish to secure good seats to be In line early
Tuesday morning.
AhwbPixlet returns to Pittsburg to-morrow
night for her annual engagement at the
Grand Opera House. Since ber last appear
ance here Miss Pixley has added another new
comedy to her repertoire. It is from the pen of
George H. Jessop and bears the strange title of
"22 Second Floor." It is described as a mod
ern "Comedy of Errors," except in this case
the Dromios are ot the gentler sex. The play
binges upon tbe remarkable resemblance of
twin sisters, who became separated in early
childhood and stop accidentally, after years of
absence, at tbe same hotel. Here occurs an
amusing jumble of mistakes and misunder
standings, arising from their similarity, who
are quite antithetical as to manners and tastes,
one being a model mother and tbe other a
razzle-dazzle actress. Tbe complications aris
ing are productive of much amusement to
those in front of the curtain. Tbe mystery is
finally cleared up in tho last act by a meeting of
tbe sisters. Miss Pixley will present on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings and at tbn Wednes
day matinee "The Deacon's Daughter:" on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings
and Saturday matinee "22 Second Floor" is to
be presented. Miss Pixley will close ber en
gagement on Saturday evening with ber fa
mous play, "M'iiss, Child of the Sierras," a
role in which she first achieved success and in
Which she has appeared over 2,000 times.
Miss Amelia b. Edwards will lecture at
Old City Hall on Tuesday evening, March 4.
under the auspioes of tbe Press Club on "The
Explorer in Egypt" This learned ana brilliant
woman popular novelist journalist, critic,
traveler, Egyptologist fonnder and honorary
secretary of the Egypt Exploration Fund bas
stepped into the iront rank ol living lecturers.
She is addressing crowded audiences, this sea
son of,18S8-'S9, in tho great cities, as well as
university centers of England and Scotland,
upon Egyptian, Graco-Egytlan, and Biblical
Egyptian subjects. The picturesqueness of ber
style, tbe interest of her facts, and the sympa
thetic charm of ber delivery have evoked un
wonted enthusiasm. Her voice is peculiarly
clear, agreeable, and far-reaching, and she
Eossesses, in a remarkable degree, the power of
oldmg her audiences. Herself a practical
archaeologist she relates tbe wonders of our
inheritance in ancient Egypt and tbe stirring
story of Egyptian exploration, with an intelli
gent vividness which makes those far-away
subjects interesting as a sensational romance.
Tickets may be had at Klebers.
Bob Bubdxttb is coming again. Bob's
friends in these parts number more thousands
than be bas fingers and toes. His lectures grow
better with age, and tbe old titles are like old
backs on new books. At Carnegie Music Hall
next Saturday evening, March 1, Burdettewill
tell, in his own inimitable way, some incidents
in the "Pilgrimage ot ai Funny Man."
Mr. Bnrdetto comes this time under tho
direction of a number of ladies of Allegheny
who are engaged in very worthy charitable
enterprise. A good canse and a good lecture,
tbe first in Allegheny's beautiful new hall, will
doubtless justify the good ladies in having
printed a "standing room only" sign for use on
the night ot March h The price of tickets
Is lower than usual for such an entertainment,
SO cents for admission and 75 cents for reserved
seats. Plans of tbe interior of tbe ball and
charts of reserved seats are open at E. G. Hays
& Co., 75 Fifth avenue, and at Alex Ross, 1S7
Federal street Allegheny.
The Academy of Music offers the Bryant
and Richmond's All Star Vaudeville Company
this week. It is indeed an aggregation of stars.
Frank Bush is a delineator of Hebrew pecu
liarities tbat has few equals and certainly no
superiors. Harry Watson gives in the most
inimitable way tbe dialect of the Dutchman.
He Is a show himself, and can make tbe veriest
misanthrope roar with langhter. W. T. Bryant
is a master of tbe cornet and with Lizzie Rich
mond gives specialties that are as admirable as
unique. The rest of tbe company are experts
in their specialties.
AT Harris Theater William Gillette's play,
"A Legal Wreck," is the attraction thisweek.
Richard Merriam, Esq., a lawyer of course, is
the prominent character. He is a semi-villain
"and attempts to secure the band of the heroine
bv a maze of legal documents and procedures,
but of course all bis very deep laid schemes are
frightfully wrecked in tbe end.
Paul Boyton's performing seal. Crowley,
a san9 man who will hang himself as often as
desired, and a new bill of curiosities and va
rletv performers are the attractions offered by
the World's Museum this week,
. Stage Whispers.
Patti's season at San Francisco has been a
dismal financial failure.
"Ostlek Job" is being dramatized, and
Marjorle Bonner is named as the actress to star
in it
Florence and Jefferson will play at the
Grand Opera Honse for three nights, beginning
Thursday. March 6.
James O'Neill will next season revive Mr.
Henry Irvine's version of "The Dead Heart"
shelving "Monte Crlsto."
The Main Line" is stranded at Lancaster,
Pa., and "Guilty Without Crime' bas gone to
pieces at Wilkesbarre, Pa. This is very, very
sad.
MA9AUE Cottbelxt is determined to con
tinue the McCauil Opera Company on the road
next season. She pays McCauil for the name
and will manage the enterprise herself.
AT the Grand Opera House next week "The
Two Sisters" will be presented for the first
three nights. This play is by the authors of
"The Old Homestead," and is said to bo a true
picture ot homely city life.
Miss Minna Gale, who is playing the lead
ing parts with Edwin Booth, is receiving great
praise from the Philadelphia critics for her act
ingot Lady 3iacbeth,Iortia,JUtie de Jtortimcr,
Kalhcrinc, and Beatrice, In "Much Ado About
Nothing."
Madame Modjeska will not be able to act
again tor fully a month, owing to her sprained
ankle. The ladysustained the injury on the
stage of the Academy of Music, in Brooklyn, a
fortnight agor She will probably rejoin Mr.
Booth In Chicago.
Judge La-wbence has handed down his de
cision in "The Still Alarm" case. The motion ot
Joseph Arthur for the appointment of a re
ceiver, which Mr. Lacy opposed, has boen
granted, and Aaron Appletou bas been ap
pointed. The Judge's decision also orders that
Mr. Lacy be enjoined from interfering with tbe
copartnership or in the management and pro
duction of the play, except to enact the lead
ing part In it
The benefit at tbe Broadway Theater for
Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., on Tuesday, netted
$1000. It also showed MlM'Ellta Proctor Otis
to be by long odds tho best amateur actress In
New York, Miss Otis edits the Saturday He.
view at present but when she tires of it more
than a dozen managers stand ready to star
her. Amougthe many clever things she did
was a comic song and dance, in every way bet
ter than anything done by tho professional
burlesquer this season. Miss Otis, however,
writes as well as she acts, and Is not likely to
leave tbe big chair in the Saturday Jitvirw for
a lite on tbe road.
JGMTH HAirOBTB, Who 0MBM M tho S1JS
'23, 1890.
Theater to-morrow night in "Paul Kauvar," is
extremely gifted If all reports be true. He
speaks several languages fioently, Is a com
poser ot considerable ability, plays the piano
like a professional and is looked npon as one of
the most gifted actors at present on the stage.
Two of bis latest compositions will be played
by tbe Bijou orchestra to-morrow night for tbe
first time. One is entitled "Mary's Dream,"
and was written in memory of tbat gifted
genius Mary Fiske, the anthor nf the "Giddy
Gusher" papers. The other is "Sothern," and
is dedicated to Ha worth's bosom friend, E.H.
Sothern.
While Richard Golden's play, "Old Jed
Prouty." is familiarly named after tbe original
Mr. Prouty, now extinct it is said to aim at
portraying only tbe old Yankee's best qualities,
"with tbe laudable object of demonstrating to
the world, throngh the agency of the stage
that the Down Easter is not such a fool as he
is usually represented to be. On the contrary.
Old Jed JProuty't Yankee heart is likely to win
the same amonnt of admiration tbat bis native
Yankee wit bas done. The play presents him
as the bero of an authentic incident historical
of Bncksport Me. Tbe tale is claimed to be
most poetic In Its feeling, and tbls without in
any wav sacrificing the comedy of tbe plot It
follows' Paul Kauvar at tne Bijou.
Miss Lizzib Rechzxlb will make ber first
appearance iu this city to-morrow night as
Diane iu "Paul Kauvar" at the Bijou Teeater.
Her advance in tbe dramatic profession has
been wonderful, in view of the fact tbat her
experience covers bnt two years. When "Paul
Kauvar" was put on in New York Miss
Rechelle was given a small part Her clever
work attracted tbe attention of the manage
ment and little by little she was advanced. One
night the leading lady was ill and Miss
Rechelle took tbe part at short notice. Her
success was sincere and emphatic. When Mr.
Haworth started out this season Miss Rechelle
was engaged as leading lady. She is of hand
some presence, has a fine voice, and is bound
to go to the front
The new Gilbert and Sullivan comlo opera,
"Tbe Gondoliers," bas made the greatest kind
of a success as rendered by American artists.
On its first production in Ne w Xork, the opera
was handicapped by an Inferior English com
pany, which was severely handled by tbe
critics. But now with an American company,
tbe success has been phenomenal. Probably
tbe finest production of the new work is at the
Chicago Opera House, under tbe direction of
Manager Henderson. A fine company, beauti
ful scenery and magnificent costumes bave
helpetfmake the opera a zreat success. From
a musical standpoint, the new opera is tbs
eqnal of any Gilbert and Sullivan work. The
music is like that of "Pinafore" in spots, and
several of the numbers come very near to
grand opera. Tbe libretto is written in Mr.
Gilbert's happiest vein. ,
Dunlop's Stage News reflects tbe general
criticism in saying Sydney Rosenfeld's new
play, "A Stepping Stone," produced at the
Standard Theater, New "York, wbicb passed
into the hands of J. M. Hill on Monday,
is a failure. The latest development of the
gifted young author is a satire on Tbeosophy.
He aims to "shoot folly as it flies," but the
difficulty is that the audience do not compre
hend bis satire and be shoots at follies not gen
erally known by tbe great public, hence but
few of his bright lines and bis wit is so keen
tbat even the quickest Intelligence must be
active to follow his scintillations, fired in quick
succession caught the audience. As iu all
Mr. Rosenfeld's works, the characters excite
no sympathy; tbey simply come and go, and
nobody cares for them. A persistent and oadly
directed claque drowned many of the clever
things.
ART NEWS AND NOTES.
Mrs. Raffho Metebs exhibits a large
flower stndy at Young's this week. The work
Is in oil. and it goes far toward proving tbat tho
Jady has considerable talent for this class of
wont, in spite ol an eviueiib leuueucj iu uuu
din ess of coloring, noticeable In tbe shadows.
Mb. Hehbt B. Pbttes, of Paris, will open a
large collection of water-color paintings at tbe
Gillespie gallery to-morrow morning. As this
is by no means Mr. Pettes' first visit to this
city, many persons are already familiar with
the class of works which be brings with him.
while others will be sure to find a visit to the
gallery extremely profitable.
Mb. A. S. Wall still retains some of his old
time love for the palette and brush, and when
occasion offers he is wont to exercise bis fancy
In tbe production of effective little landscapes
that are notable for the strength and richness
of tbeir coloring. Such a one may be seen at
present in tbe Gillespie gallery. Mr. Wall bas
developed a striking individuality in his style
of handling and gives evidence of a knowledge
of tbe principles of coloring that can only como
with long experience.
The sale of paintings from tbe Bleiman col
lection during tne past two weeks is reported to
have numbered as many as thirty, and to have
included some notable pictures. There is little
doubt tbat the loan exhibition at the Carnegie
Library bas created a desire to possess fine pic
tures on the part of many persons who had
never previously given the matter any serious
thought Every exhibition of art works creates
a demand for more, ana every sale of a fine
picture prepares the way for many others.
Mb. J. A. Saimt has another of bis quaint
conceits embodied in oil, paint and canvai on
view at Gillespie's. This time It is a youth of
tender years who has become possessed of the
ambition to cultivate a mustache, or perhaps a
beard. At all events bo bas secured a razor and
other accessories to the art of shaving, and has
gone to work, attbe imminent risk of a scari
fied countenance, to remove an imaginary
growth from a cbeek entirely guiltless of any
thing in the nature of a birsute appendage.
A pictube bas been on exhibition at Boyd's
for the past few days that vividly recalls the
exciting scenes which occurred during the
great railroad riots of 1877. The painting,
which is in oil, il tbe work ot a formerly well
known Pittsburg artist Mr.John Donagby, and
wi3 executed shortly alter the occurrence. It
depicts the burning of the grain elevator, which?
stood on what was at that time tbe
corner of Liberty avenue and Wash
ington street before the latter thorough
fare was closed at that point and the
present foot bridge erected. The picture very
truthfully represented the scenes wbicb took
place about tbe burning building; tbe crowds
of excited people, tbe half indifferent on
lookers, and the more completely interested
individuals who appeared bent on profiting
by the destruction going on around tbem, by
appropriating to themselves all such articles of
merchandise as might easily be transported.
particularly goods packed in barrels, as these
could readily be rolled away. The artist bas
depicted the scene just as tbe first fow streaks
of flames burst through tbe dense volumes of
smoke that rolled from the top of the huge
frame structure. Tbe building was covered,
both walls and roof, with slate which soon
began to fly in every direction, compelling tite
depredatory crowds to seek safety in flight
even before the intense beat ot the burning
building bad made Itself felt Of course the
artistic merit ot tbe work is ot secondary im
portance to its historical interest but it is at
the same time a striking and effective compo
sition, and ono which cannot fall to attract a
considerable share of attention.
Geoeqe Inness, the famous landscape
painter, who resides In a beautiful residence at
Montclalr, a suburb of Newark, N. J., is trying
an experiment of great interest to bis profes
sion. Mr. Inness recently broko his nghs arm
and he has bad to carry it In a sling ever since.
Just before the accident occurred the artist bad
received from Potter Palmer, tbe famous Chi.
cago millionaire, commissions for some work,
for which, by agreement, be is to receive $12,
000. Mr. Inness did not want to lose the band,
some reward, but he seemed utterly incapaci
tated for painting. Tbe day after tbe accident
he went into bis studio and while gazing at the
easel, on which was marked out the labor In
view, the artist concluded to make an experi
ment He went to an empty easel and put a
blauk piece of canvass on it then he sat down
to see what ho could do by holding tbe brush in
his left band. He painted a while, but the
effort was so trying and gainful tbat
be fainted. In fact, the exertion mada
hun so sick tbat he was confined to bis bed tor
several days from tbe effects. But Mr. Inness
did not give the effort up. He bad gone far
enough to discover that, with patience and en
durance, he might finally succeed. So as soon
as be recovered u .began practicing again. Ho
only worked an hour at a time, and was careful
not to over-exert himself. Tbe result is most
encouraging. While bis left band lacks tbe
skill of tbe right it is able to do fine work
slowly bnt effectually, and tbe artist has gone
steadily to work on Mr. Palmer's commissions.
He left tor Florida last week, where he will re
main until well alone in the spring, and ad
vance bis work as fast as possible. The at
tempt to paint with the left band, or rather to
usb both hands. Is sure to attract widespread
attention in art critics. If it can-be success
folly accomplished, it will be of immense bene
fit to the busy artist George Inness ranks
among the leading landscape painters of tbe
century, living or dead. Benjamin Constant
first brongbt bun to tbe public notice by bestow
ing the highest praise upon bun.
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How shall Grand Army Day be cele
brated ?
The trouble that the Grand Army Day
Committee has had to seenre enough funds
to properly celebrate Grand Army Day
and the talt that bas arisen from this will
be well remembered by the members of the
committee. The lack of interest shown by
the most of Pittsburg's business men con
cerning the day and its celebration caused
the Grand Army men to feel that Pittsburg
was not deserving of a Grand Army Day.
A great many of the tradesmen who were
benefited bv the visitors it brought to the
city refused to contribule what they should.
To be sure the Grand Army had
more than one good friend among the
business men who always stood by the commit
tee, but these were wofully outnumbered by the
other firms. Finally this became too much for
human natnre to bear, and, as will be remem
bered, the dissatisfaction last year resulted In
an entirely new. to tbls section, suggestion. It
was suggested in tbe committee that the pests
in tbe southwestern part of tbe department be
corresponded with with a view to forming a
Southwestern Association, similar to the
Northwestern Association, one of the principal
objects of which would be to celebrate Grand
Army Day in a city or to town where it would
be appreciated.
The secretary of the committee. Comrade H.
H. Bengough. nas received replies from most
of the posts corresponded with. Some are In
favor and some are not; tome already have an
organization of this kind In their own counties;
others belong to tbe Northwestern Association;
so it seems tbat In all probability tbe Sooth
western Association will never be born.
And now tbe question arises, bow shall Grand
Army Day be celebrated A well-known com
rade bas offered an answer to tbe question. Ha
suggests tbat the old way of celebrating the
day in Pittsburg be utterly dona away with.
He says: "I would recommend tbat the parade
through the streets be done away with entirely
and tbat a place of rendezvous be secured; for In
stance, Recreation Park. Here the old boys could
congregate. Tbe posts could go individually to
the grounds; beating tbe time with one or two
snare drums. At tbe grounds would be provided
plenty of good coffee and sandwiches and there
would be no other refreshments. And then
the feature of the day would be a dress parade,
after which tbe veterans could gather in
groups, renew old friendships, exchange remi
niscences, tell stories in short have a good
social time and go home when tbey chose. See
the superiority ot the plan over the- old one?
Tbe Id boys will be saved the misery of a long
and exhausting march and they will, as tbey
bad not in tbe old plan, bave an opportunity
after tbe dress parade to see each other and
shake hands. The only expense to speak of
will be the cost of the coffee and sandwiches,
which wonld not exceed J30Q, tbe hire of one
hand and the day's rent of tbe grounds: the
posts would be t-aved the expense of a band as
most ot them had one In the old plan. Tbe
general committee would elect a commander ot
tbe day. It would be very enjoyable both to
the old soldiers and to tbeir friends, hundreds
of whom bave probably never seen a dress
parade. There would be the campfires in the
evening as ot old."
A Young Soul Liberated.
A bright light in the life of a comrade has
gone out and another little angel added to the
brilliant throng waiting on the other shore.
Tbe mortal remains of little Alice, daughter ot
Comrade Bernard Coll, of Post 157, were laid to
rest yesterday morning. Tbe comrades will
remember the remarkable operation that was
performed on tbe little girl's brain more than
six weeks' ago. Everything went well and she
Improved steadily until a few hours before ber
death1, which resulted on Thursday morning
from a complication. She was of a bright!
happy, loving disposition and tbe intense grief
of Comrade Coll and his family expresses more
eloquently than could any words th great love
they bore her. In that happy realm to wbicb
she has been called she will know nothing of
the physical pain and trouble wbicb she knew
so well in this vale of tears.
Notes of tbe G. A. E.
Comrade Jorar H. Jones was buried by
Post 151 on last Sunday.
Cokbade Nelson, of Post 155, is able to be
out after a long siege of sickness.
THIS nation can pay every debt she owes,ex
cept the one she owes ber soldiers."
Comrade ScHAXTKB.ot Post 15L was de
feated IntbeAIdermanic contest in the Twenty
ninth ward.'
Comrades Fe-ane Pabeeb, W. O. Russell,
Oliver Sbrom and Patrick Sborelin are on tbe
sick list of Post 151.
Comrade W. O. Russell, of Post 151, was
elected to Common Council from the Thirty
first ward on last Tuesday.
The first rehearsal of Post 3a presentation
of the "Drummer Boy of Shiloh" at the Bijou
in March, took place last week.
At its meeting on Thursday night Post 157
adopted a resolution of sympathy for Comrade
Bernard Coll and bis family, who mourn the
death of their little daughter and sister, Alice.
Posil2S's fair will close on next Tuesday.
It bas been remarkably successful. Mayor
elect Wyman received the largest number of
votes In the contest for the handsome silver tea
set Many valuable articles will be raffled off
to-morrow evening
Post 157 had a fraternal visit from Post S3 on
last Thursday evening. Tbe visiting post was
out In large numbers, and many comrades from
other posts were also present. Several elo
qaont addresses were delivered and a very
pleasant evening was spent by all.
Comrade L. T. McGbath and his wife have
the sympathy ot comrades and friends in tbeir
affliction Iu the death of their pretty boy baby.
The child took sick while Comrade McGrath
was at the Department Encampment at Sham
okm and died on Saturday of last week.
Comrade Commodore P. Rush, of Cam
eron, Marshall county, W. Va., desires tbe
postofflce address of some of the members of
Company C, Sixth Pennsylvania Heavy Ar
tillery.who were present at Arlington Heights In
tbe spring of ItJflo. Can some comrade oblige
him?
As heretofore announced in this column tbe
"rose reception" ot Colonel John B. Clark
Circle No. U. Ladies of the G. A. R will be
held at Cyclorama Halt corner Irwin avenue
and Beech street Allegheny, next Tuesday
evening from 8 to 1 o'clock. Gernert will f ur
nisli theminsie. The chaperons will be iles
dames Sawyer, Pearce, Douglass, Hunt, Banes,
Moos, Sbortell and Davis.
BY his fine treatment of tho delegates from
this section to the recent Department Encamp
ment at Sbamokln, Colonel Thomas E. Watt,
General Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, so endeared himself to the veterans
tbat their gratitude bad to be given expression,
and this was tbe result: "Whereas. The dele
gates ot the G. A. R. of Pittsburg and vicinity
to the Department Encampment at Sbamokln
were tbe recipients of marked attention and
courtesy from Thomas EL Watt, Esq.. General
Passenger Agent ot tbe Pennsylvania Railroad:
therefore, be it resolved. That tbe thanks of
tbe delegates be and are hereby gratefully
tendered to him. E. A. M on tooth, O. M. Head,
W. F. Bpeer, W. H. Lockbart, T. Armor and
C O. Smith, Committee-"
Sons of Veterans.
Bbotheb John Voot, of Camp f, was elected
to Common Council from the Twenty-sixth
ward on last Tuesday.
About 50 Sons ot Veterans, of Mansfield,
will bold a mooting and elect officers to-morrow
evening. The new camp will be mustered very
soon.
General J. K. Moobhead Casjp No. 133
(colored), which was about to go under appar
ently, bas been put on its feet through the
efforts of Camp S3. . -
Union Veteran Lefton.
The next National Encampment will be held
at Ft Wayne, IncL, on the second Wednesday
in October of this year.
The National Encampment unanimously
adopted the original per diem pension bill as
suggested In National Commander Pearson's re
port and a committee was appointed to praaara
tbe bill and, attead. to its presentation to Con
gress. XH m BttsM YJM XMteMl
Albert C Bond, of New York, was born in
Chautauqua county, N. Y November It,-1845,
He enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and
TwelftbNew York Volunteers, on July 21, ISC
He was discharged as a private on J nne 19, 1SC3.
He was-wounded in both legs at Cold Harbor,
June L 136 and again, at Fort Fisher, through
the neck In June. l6o.
J. 8. Sirrrff, of Tyrone, tbe new Junior Vice
National Commander, was born in Philadel
phia, Pa, August 28. 1S1L He enlisted in Com
pany H. Seventy-first Pennsylvania Volunteers
(Colonel E. D. Baker's First California Regi
ment). on M ay 28, 1881; was transferred to Six
teenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps in
June. 1S63, as Quartermaster Sergeant, and
mustered out at Eltnira, N. Y on May 28, 1S8J.
He entered the military railroad service at
Nashville, Tenn., October, 1801. and served
therein until the close of the war. He is en
gaged in tbe lumber business.
Tbe new National Commander, Dr. J. S.
Reed, of St Louis, was born at Wheeling. W.
Vs, August 20, 1840. He left Virginia in arms
when 9 months old. He was raised In Pitts
burg, educated at the High School, and State
Agricultural College, Pennsylvania, being tha
first student admitted to that institution. He
enlisted in Company G.. Ninth Regiment
Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, was
made First Sergeant and entered Virginia
again in arms. In July. 1SSL was promoted to
First Lieutenant Adjutant of the Ninth Penn
sylvania Resarve Volunteer Corps on the field
at Fredericksburg, Va.. and mustered ont of
service in May. Ib64, after three years' contin
uous service. In laES moved to St Louis, Mo,
to become Professor of Anatomy in tbe Home
ceopathio Medical College at St Louis, He
served two years as anatomist and one year as
surgeon. He refused a second term.
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