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The custom of fashionable milliners, modistes
and manicures serving tea to their patrons has
lone been in voj;ue in England and France, but
lias been practically unknown in America until
within the past two weeks.
It remained for Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy, the pro
prietors of the London Toilet Bazaar,
in New York City, to introduce this
steaming enstom in this country.
Jlr. and Mrs. Casidy, by the way, are former
Pittsburccrs, and make it very pleasant for any
one claiming this city as an abiding place.
Their parlors are a deliRbtful place in -which to
spend an afternoon if one is interested in peo
ple and their idiosyncrasies, for droppine in at
all times aro actre-ses. opera singers and beau
tiful societ girl-, with and without their mam
mas, who deirc their complexions improved
and their naiU manicured.
The series of "teas" which commenced simul
taneously with Lent are proving so enjoyable
that doubtless other professional people will
imitate the example set by Mr. and Mrs. Cas
tidv. The cards issued by them to their cus
tomers informed them that they would bo
6erved with Ceylon tea by natiTe Cc Ions in
costume, and every one was curious to see the
foreigners.
I arrived on the scene bright and early so
that nothing might bo missed, and was there
when the little Ceylons made their appearance.
They were dressed in American clothing, but
hastened to the dressing room to aon tneir own
loved costumes. The little lady they were
husband and wife kindly permitted mo to
watch her make ber toilet, and the process was
a very curious one.
She wjs tiny, with jet black hair and eyes,
regular features and the loveliest little teeth
imaginable. Her expression was childish in
the extreme, loving and confiding; her age
abontSO. An undergarment ot pure whitewool
was the onlr one worn, and then 12 yards of
changeable silk, combining the colors of old
gold, crimson and green, with a fancy border
of the mixture, formed her gown.
I watched her very closely as she draped her
little figure in that long piece of silk, but If
Russian banishment was the penalty for not
doing likewise with a similar piece of silk my
self, I should have to be banished. Over one
shoulder and around the waist, up diagonally
to the other shoulder and back again, the up
per part of the gown was formed, leaving the
pretty plump arms and neck bare, and, with
the remaining portion of the silk, the lower
part of the costume was completed.
Cunning little sandals of red leather en
cased the very small feet, and massive gold
anklets encircled the little brown ankles. A
gold pendant was next placed coquettishly in
one side of the little straight nose, three sets of
rings were placed in the ears and wide jeweled
bands extended from the top of each car to the
closely-braided hair that was coiled flat on the
back of the head.
Three necklaces and three pairs of bracelets,
allofCeylon manufacture with the exception
of one American bracelet, which was presented
the littleCeIon belle by an ardent Sew York
drummer of ber own sex, completed her fan
tastic and mnch-jewcled costume. One of
Tiffany's bronzes stepped from its pedestal and
come to life is what I snould
havo thought had the vision dawned
upon me suddenly. Exquisitely beautiful was
the little mortal, and as I watched her exceed
ingly graceful movements the idea of slavery,
for the first time, found lodgement in my mind
and I thought I would like to be the possessor
of that doll in flesh and blood.
Her husband emerged in trousers, red
sandals and an elaborately embroidered
jacket of silk similar to a smoking jacket
worn by tbe American, with a turban on
bis head that looked as if it might
wei;:h any amount from 10 to 25 pounds, but
which in reality was as light as the same
amount of svansdown would be. He was pic
turesque and very handsome, but she was
beautiful.
.
Together with the dainty little silver trays
bearing the hot Ceylon tea that is served in the
royal family in .England, they passed in and
out among the guests, forming one of tbe
strongest combinations ever seen either
on or off the stage. The flavor of the
tea was different from anvthing I
had ever tasted, but, royally delicious of
course One naturally expects to like any
thing that Queen Victoria honors with her ap
proval and use, but seriously Ceylon tea is
much like olives, improves on acquaintance.
The little natives are both well educated and
Speak the English language fluentlv. Theyaro
among the first of their nationality to visit
America and express themselves as much
pleased with tbe country and people, but they
are charitable with the people I am iuclined to
think, w hen I remember how some of the New
York ladies investigated the wardrobe of the
little Udy, very much as if she were a statue
devoid of feeling. I wonder how we would
feel were we placed in a Ceylon parlor and the
Ceylon ladies should do likewise with us.
TnoBSK Beanch.
Enjoyable Events.
The Pittsburg German Club will hold their
next german Tuesday, March IS.
Mrs. M. Moilter and Mrs. 'W. Mollter, of
Cleveland, O., were guests of honor at a sup
per given by Miss Millie Hindmarch, of Thirty
first ward, boutuside, during the w eek.
The industrial school of the Fourth Avenue
Baptist Church will celebrate its seventh birth
day next Saturday afternoon by an entertain
ment at which, besido the literary programme
rendered by the littlb ones, a sumptuous sup
per will be served.
The boys of the Protestant Homo were enter
tained in a delightful manner last Friday even
ing by Mrs. Patterson and daughters, assisted
by friends. Music and two recitations by Archie
Holman made the evening a very brief one to
the little inmates.
At the home of Miss Enna Crommiller, in
the Thirty-sixth ward, on Tuesday evening,
March -4, the Fruit Social hell its regular
weekly meeting. As usual at these meetings
an elegant time and supper was had, and at a
later hour they adjourned to meet on Thursday
evening, March 13, at the home of Miss Editu
Jack.
A very pleasant surprise party was given in
honor of Miss Belie Ross, of Penn avenue, on
Thursday evening. Among those present were
the Misses Sarver, Basset, Rook, McCreeay
and Young and Messrs. Brown, Reynolds,
Greek, Sarver, Ross, Laird, Spane and Basset.
Music and dancing were the main features of
the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Robertson, of Western
avenue, entertained a number of their friends
on Tuesday evening. Among those present
were Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson, Sr., Mr.
and Mrs. W. B. More, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Ross,
Mr. ana Mrs. J. M. Young, the Misses Miller,
Young, Paton and More and Messrs. Miller
More, Robertson, Wheeler and Ross. Tho
company were highly entertained with recita
tions, also vocal and instrumental music.
Avery enjoyable sleighing party was riven on
last Thursday evening by Mr. Albert F.Lang
and Miss Ora Bryan. A stop for supper was
made at the residence of Miss Jennie Harris,
of Bessemer, after which the party visited the
Edgar Thomson Steel Works. The partv was
composed of the Misses Graham, Lang,"Grif
rlth. Sands, Lanther and Rossiter, and llessrs.
Whaley. Tomer, Bryan, Salisbury. Hell and
Kemmlcr.
"The Buffalo Social" were entertained Thurs
day afternoon and evening by the vice presi
dent, Mrs. James Sheeran, of South Fourteenth
street. An elegant 6 o'clock dinner was served
by a prominent caterer, after which the even
ing was spent in an enjoyable manner. Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith
and Mrs. S, Dunn, of Cbartiers; Mrs. C I. Mc
Kee and Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, of Laurel:
Mr. and Mrs. William Hunzeker and daughter
Minnie, Mrs. E. Dutton. Mrs. James Jones,
Mrs. K. Hunzeker. Mrs. Stoerr, and Mrs.
George Stoebener, of Oakland.
Mrs. J. R. Henricks, of Superior, gave a
reception at her beautiful home on Thurs
day. The evening was delightfully spent
in music and dancing. An excellent
supper was served at midnight. The cos
tumes worn by tbe ladies were very beautiful.
Among those present were: Misses Ida
Schoeneck. Blanche Demlar, Elenor Stayton,
LulaJemerson, Bertha Bailey, Mamie Henricks.
Carrie Ilei.ricks, Elizabeth Crawford. Zelia
Bailey. Nettie Irelanu, Blanche Walkup;
Messrs. Maurice Wickcrshatn, Flemin- Jemer
snn, W. Lang, Frank Bailey, of Homestead;
Milton Henricks, Albert Chnstv, Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Robe'rson, Mrs. Bur
ress, Mrs. L R. Stayton, Mrs. Cochran, Mr. 11c
Kenzic. Mr. Russell and many others.
At the home of Miss Mary McMnrry, In the
Thirty-fifth ward, on Wednesday evening,
March 6, a reception was given In honor of Miss
B. Proudflt, of Pittsburg, and Miss Wolff, of
Washington, Pa. Tho evening was spent in
Playing social games and singing. At 1130 the
guests repaired to the dining room, where a
bounteous and tempting repast was served.
Among those present were Misses Emma and
Lizzie Cromiller. Eva Beacom. Ida and Edith
Hershberger, Annie Vaughn. Josie Bell, Edith
Jack, Annie Reineke. MaryMcMurry, Bertha
Moore, and Messrs. R. Gramentire, Ed Jack. E.
Havs, George McMurry, 8. Horner. George
Phillips, A. McMurry, H. McMurry and others.
Though dark and stormy the evening outside,
the verdict of all was that it was the greatest
society event in the West End this winter.
On Thursday evening, March 20, Cyclorama
Hall promises to present a pictuio of gaiety
seldom seen. The occasion will bo the reception
to be given by Ladies Aid Society No. 5, auxil
iary to the Sons of Veterans. This society, it
will be remembered, gave the Martha Wash
ington Tea a Iittlo over a year ago, which proved
to be such a brilliant success, and tbe coming
reception will be none the less brilliant. Many
tickets have been sold even at this early date,
and the prospects are for a large gathering on
that evening. The nroctedswill be used for
charitable purposes by the society, which should
certainly be the cause of a large number of
tickets being disposed of. The chaperons are
Mrs. Colonel W. L. Foulk, Mrs. E. C. Fralich,
Mrs. L. Omohundro and Mrs. E. B. Mcllvain.
Gunther will furnish the music from 8 to 2.
while the supper will bo served by Caterer
Luther.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the
residence of Mrs. Jones, No. 105 Arch street,
Monday evening, March 3. The interested par
tics were Miss May Davis, a stepdaughter of
tho late Mr. H. H. Robinson, of the National
Bookbindery, and Mr. Walter Moore, a promi
nent young freight broker, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The ceremony was performed in the presence
of a few intimate friends and near relatives by
Rev. Connor, of the Arch Street Methodist
Church. Tho bride, who is a charming young
ladv, and very pi etty, was dressed in a hand
some traveling suit of broadcloth, and entirely
unattended except by the groum, assumed the
vows of matrimony. Congratulations and
good wishes followed the young people, who
took the train for Brooklyn, their future home.
A welcoming reception was given the bride
upon her am val in that city by the parents of
the groom, at which 150 guests were present.
Pergonal Notes.
Miss Jeanie Kmser returned from New York
Saturday morning.
George W. Rankin and family aro stopping
in St. Augustine, Fix, at the Ponce de Leon.
Mrs. K. Solomon, of Ridge avenue, left for
New York last Friday ou a visit to her mother.
Mrs. William Risser, formerly of East Lib
erty, has returned from Boston and is located
at the Central Hotel.
Mrs. Captain W. S. Reno and family havo
departed for their home. Salem, O., alter hav
ing spent several w eeks pleasantly among their
friends in Allegheny.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Geldcr are in Philadelphia
visiting. They will go to New York and Wash
ington before returning.
Mr. anil Mrs. A. Tandler are visiting their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A Klmordllnger, of 109
Fayette street, Allegheny.
Miss Rose McBridc, of Third street, left on
Thursday to spend a few weeks with Mrs.
Charles Rose, ot BraddocU, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Moore, of Walnut
street. East End, havo gone South for an ex
tended trip through Florida and Cuba.
Mr. Tom Pickering, tho well-known Penn
avenue furniture dealer, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Alice Pickering, leaves for the
East this evening on business.
Mrs. Albert C. Isaac, of Allegheny, returned
home a few days ago after a pleasant two weeks
vi6it to Washington, D. C. and Old Point Com
fort, Va. She has been much benefited in
health by her trip.
PITTSBUtfG SCHOOL EXHIBIT.
Arranccmcnts Under Way to itlnko a Show,
ine nt the Exposition.
The Pittsburg schools are to prepare another
exhibit of their work, but on this occasion it
will not go across the water to Paris, but re
main in Pittsburg to be duly admired at tho
Exposition. Tho committee appointed by the
Central Board, after Manager Johnson made
the request that a display of Pittsburg school
work similar to tho one which he saw at the
Paris Exposition be prepared for the Exposi
tion in Pittsburg next beptember, met yester
day afternoon. Messrs. A. McCandless, Kellar,
McMillan, SuperintendentLuckeyandManager
Johnston were present. The latter thought
that a school cxnibit would be received with
much favor, and besides w ould be a stimulus
to the pupils.
The committee decided to recommend that
an exhibit be prepared and to ask for an ap
propriation of the Central Board. The local
boards will bo asked to cover the expense of
the material used. The appropriation asked of
the Central Board will not exceed $1,000. The
work will have a place in the art room of the
Exposition and will be arranged on the walls
and will be beautifully mounted.
Work on tbe exhibit will not be commenced
till June. The committee also mado arrange
ments to have tho school children attend the
Exposition the first four weeks and a half for
every day except Saturday from 0 A. 21. to
5 P. M.
Educational Matters.
bUPERrsTENDEHT Ltjceet's report will be
ready in another week.
The contract for a new four-roomed brick
building at Qlenwood has just been awarded.
Pkof. E. (7. Layers, of New Brighton, tho
newly-elected principal for tho Lawrence
School, takes charge to-morrow.
Miss Sadie C. Hiix, ot the Osceola School,
Twentieth ward, has resigned on account of ill
health. Miss N. Gilmore, of the Allen School,
also resigns! her position this week.
The Misses Sinning and Cuddy last Tuesday
evening were elected to the two vacancies in
the Washington Schools. Miss Minnie Turner,
Miss Ruth and Miss Cora Evans were appointed
substitutes.
Every indication points to the success of the
concert for tho benefit of Prof. Stephen
son's family at the Lawrence School next
Thursday and Friday evenings. In addition to
those whose names were given in last Sun
days Dispatch Miss Ida Lindsay. Mr. C. V.
Lewis and the Lewis Quartet will take part,
THE High School Committee, on Friday even,
ing, ordered the boiler and engine to bo used in
tbe new electrical department at tbe High
School. These will be the first additions toward
the establishment of the electric plant, to which
Mr. Westinghouse gave such a valuable contri
bution, and the particulars of which were given
in The Dispatch the first of tho year.
BiCKN ESS is quite prevalent among the city
teachers. Miss Annie Asper, of the Liberty
School, who has been ill for tbe last ten days,
has had a relapse and is very ill. Miss Tillie
Morgan has rheumatic fever. Miss Jennie Mc
Cutcheon, of tho Humboldt School, has been
absent from school all week. Principal Cam
eron, of tbe Liberty School, after a hard siege
of sickness was able to be at school last week.
The repeated drill in arithmetic by Prof. J.
M. Logan will be given at a general session of
tho Teachers' Institute next Saturday morning
at 9 o'clock, at the Ralston School. The princi
pals of the various schools will hold a meeting
at 2 P. K. at tbe Central Board rooms to discuss
the subject of promotion in the ward schools
by class standing and not as the result of a
written examination. On account of this meet
ing of principals the Teachers' Academy will
not convene till March 22.
Ma. John G. Fox was elected last Tuesday
evening as tho representative on the Central
Board of Education from the Washington
School, Seventeenth ward. Mr. Thomas H.
Phelps was elected the representative of tbe Col
fax district The list of members of the Central
Board of Education is now complete. With the
exception of H. Berger, John Benz and T. Ker
nan, the board is the same as last year. All the
standing committees of the Central Board are
requested to meet on March Jl at 7 P. si. for
organization.
Society of tbe Cincinnati.
The Society of the Cincinnati was Instituted
by the officers of the Revolutionary Army at
tbe cantonments on the Hudson river. May 10,
17S3. Membership is restricted to tbe eldest
male descendant of an original member or to
the eldest male descendant of any Continental
or French officer of the Revolution qualified by
Continental service for original membership
There were originally 13 State societies. At
present there are only seven, viz: Massachu
setts, Rhode Island, New York, New
Jersey. Pennsylvania, Maryland and South
Carolina. There jb soon to be re
organized in Pans a society of tho descend
ants of French officers. George Washington
was the first President General and Alexander
Hamilton tbe second. The first Secretary Gen
eral was Henry Knox. The present President
General, and tbe ninth holding that position, is
ex-Secretarv of State Hamilton Fish, and tbe
Secretary General, the sixth holding that posi
tion, is Hon. Asa Bird Gardiner, Garden City,
Long Island, N. Y. The remaining officials are
Vice President General Hon. Robert McLano,
ot Baltimore, and Treasurer General, John
Schuyler, of Now York. The Pennlvania
Society was organized October 4, 1783. At
present Hon. Willlau Wayne, of Paoli, Chester
county, is President. The next triennial meet
ing of the general societv will be held in Balti
more, Mu., on May 7, 1S90. The number of the
order in this vicinity is not large.
FuEJflTDEE packing and upholstering.
Hatjoh & Keenait, 33 and 34 Water st.
tetOtt Jflt clilpii.
T . Wjj i&S BIJOU THEATER
.Pj -S5X "The Gondoliers"
Grand opera House..
Hose Coghlan
Harris' Theater
Bennctt-Moulton Co.
AcADEirr op Music...
Hellly & Wood's Co.
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
It will be a long time beforo Pittsburg is
treated to a grander performance, a more
complete one in every way, than that of "Tho
Rivals" by the Florence-Jefferson Company.
The engagement was highly successful, the
Opera House being crowded at all four per
formances. The verdict on all sides was the
same, viz.: The best company of comedians
ever seen in Pittsburg. How could it be other
wise? V
The popularity of sketches of character after
the fashion of "The Old Homestead." "The
Country Fair" and "Jed Prouty," does not
seem to be increasing, although "Jed Prouty"
was as It deserved to be, received
very kindly at the Bijou .Theater
during the past week. It is not at all likely
who thonght it ever would bo except Mr.
William Dean Howells and pecuniarily in
terested parties? that plas without plots will
be permanently in favor. The naturalness and
novelty of these sketches are all that won for
them public approval. The tendency to abso
lute truth in picturing lifo which "Jed Prouty"
and other pieces of dramatic work show is
likely to survive, and we trust it will, but in
plays with with well marked plots to sustain
the interest.
V
A correspondent writes to ask if a certain
couple of actors who played here lately one
was tho yonng hero and tho other the loving
heroine had any warm feeling toward each
other. Were tbey, that is, lovers off the stage
as they were on? My correspondent thinks
from what she saw of their stage work that
they must have loved each other in earnest.
It happens to be within my power to say that
far from loving they cordially disliked each
other. But this did not detract from the veri
similitude of their love-making; it seemed to
make them more careful, and being good act
ors. their efforts were successful.
The clever writer signing herself "Polly"
writes in The Mirror this week upon this inter
esting question thus: "Tho poetry and ro
mance on the stage is not poetry and
romance for the peoplo themselves,
who act tho parts although they en
deavor to suggest poetry and romance to the
audience. Love scenes are simply 'scenes.'
Embraces are 'business' 1'ke falls and turns
and crosses. The woman's train, tho man's
sw ord, the position of tables and chairs must be
considered; tho personal relation of the actor
and actress is not. The may hate each other.
The woman may feel that she will get the
creeps when her opposite touches her, but if
she is a conscientious actress and be is a good
actor she does not get the creeps, but plays her
part earnestly and seriously for what the part
is worth, setting, as does he, personal feelings
aside. A scene is a scene, that is all. The
actor and actress personally are not concerned
when they play it, any more than the relation
of the parts tbey play holds when the scene is
over."
"A kiss is a gesture and a piece of bnsines,
and it bas got to be done mighty well on the
stage to be neat, effective and satisfactory to
the houso. If it is slurred, or blurred, or hur
ried, or done bap-hazard, it is ugly and inartis
tic and the audience laughs or feels uncom
fortable. A kiss, genuine, original and per
formed off tho stage, is for the edification of
the parties concerned and is likely to go all
right and take care of itself. Over and over
comes the question: "Is it easier to play with
a man who likes you a lot, or with one who
does not like you?' We all know the answer.
Either extreme is jolly uncomfortable, but the
important thing is to play with a good actor."
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Pittsburgis enjoying somo good thing? these
days at the theaters. "The Gondoliers." of
course, excites great curiosity and will bo
surely a performance worth seeing. In Miss
Coghlan the public knows an accomplished
actress, whose reputation promises a series of
dramatic treats. Hepbuen J ohks.
Tho Frosrnmmc.
In humor and in popular music, Gilbert and
Sullivan's "Gondoliers" is in all respects equal,
and in many respects superior, to their former
productions. In none of his previous librettos
has Mr. Gilbert seen fit to give such prominence
to his comedy elements. There are no fewer
than five strong comedy parts in "The Gondo
liers," whereas Mr. Gilbert has usually been
content with one. The production of
'The Gondoliers" is said by those who
have seen tho New York and tbe London
presentations to bo superior in the company
coming this week to the Bijou Theater. Not
only is the cast claimed to be much stronger in
all particulars, but the scenery and costumes
are said to be the most artistic and elaborate
ever seen in a comic opera production. The
costumes are all mado byDjziau.of New York,
from designs by the eminent English artist,
Percy Anderson. Tho scenery is by two of tho
most celebrated bcenic artists in this country,
Messrs. Fred Dangerfleld and William Voegtlio.
The company is made up of favorite comic
opera artists. Mr. W. S. Daboll, who plays the
Duke of Plaza Toro, will be remembered for tbe
great hit be made in "Erminie." Mr. Charles
Drew, who plajs tbe principal gondolier, is an
old time favorite who always may be trusted to
give an amusing iuterpretation of any role as
signed to him. Mr. Joseph Frankau is said to
be very droll as the Grand Inquisitor, which is
another "f Gilbert's funny caricatures. Mr.
Willis Seaman, Jr., is amusing as Luiz, the
Duke's solitary attendant. Mr. Robert
Dunbar, who play 3 tho second gondolier,
has a fine tenor voice as well as ability as
a comedian. There are three prominent
soprano parts in the opera, and these will be
taken by tho Misses Fanny Edwards, Louise
Panllin and Addle Cora Reed. Each of these
ladies is well known for clever work done with
companies of McCaull, Duff and others. Miss
Fannie Edwards, tbe Duchess of the cast, was
formerly leading contralto of the Savoy
Theater, London, where she created most of
the heavy contralto parts of the Gilbert and
Sullivan's operas. The chorus is made up of 45
picked voices, and the orc-hestra will bo aug
mented to develop all tbe beauties of bir
Arthur Sullivan's score. The production of a
new opera by Gilbert and Sullivan is always an
event of more than usual interest, and the pro
duction is said by those who have seen it to be
in every way worthy of the opera.
Miss Coghlan's engagement this week at
the Grand Opera House possesses high artistic
interest. She is a remarkably clever and versa
tile actress and she will present, with a strong
company, three legitimate plays of great power.
"Forget-Me-Not" and "Peg Woffington" have
been seen hero before, but tho "Jocelyn,"
which is to be played on Monday, Tuesday and
twice on Wednesday, is new. "Peg Woffing
ton" on Wednesday evening and Saturday
matinee and "Forget-Me-Not" on Friday and
Saturday nights. The play of "Jocelyn" is of
the romantic school, the scene being laid in
1620, the entire action transpires in three days
at the period of French history when Margaret
of Anjou's pretentions to the throne were de
feated by tho forces of Louis XHL at the Pont
dece, near Anglers. The role ot Jocelyn. the
chatelaine deBoissac, is one admirably suited
to Miss Coghlan's abilities. Tho story of tho
play is of strong human Interest, and tbe situa
tion and climaxes very dramatic The scenery,
costumes and large appointments which the
company bring with them are picturesque and
historically correct.
Emma Abbott will appear at the Bijou
Theater next week with ber full company in a
repertoire ot grand English opera that cannot
fail to challenge attention. It is: Monday,
"Eroani," Verdi; Tuesday, "Crown Diamonds,"
Auber; Wednes Jay matinee, "Bohemian Girl,"
Balfe, popular prices, two primo donne;
Wednesday, "Rose of Castile," Balfe; Thurs
day, "II Trovatore," Verdi; Friday, "Norma,"
Bellini: Saturday, Abbott matinee, "Romeo
and Juliet," Gounod, Emma Abbott as Juliet;
Saturday night, "Martha." Flotow. with Ab
bott's "Last Rose of Summer." There is some
what of novelty about "Ernanl," which has
not been produced here for many years, and
possibly '-Crown Diamonds" also. The revival
of "Romeo and Juliet" also adds to the at
traction. The attraction at the Academy of Musio
this week, Hellly and Wood's new big show, Is
one ot the best on the variety stage, including
peoplo that are piime favorites In Pittsburg.
Beilonini is a juggler of remarkable skill: the
Byrne Brothers are a trio of wonderful gym
nasts,and the Alcxandroff Brothers aro famous
Russian musical grotesques. Florence Miller
sings "Just a Little" in the most fetching way.
Tbe Wood family aro human nightingales, and
the trained dogs, Blondin. Bonlancer and Em
press are wonderful. Miss Mlllio Price, the vo
calist and dancer, from the Gaiety Theater,
Loudon, is one of the cleverest women in her
line, ana Dan Hart gives a character specialty
that is immensely funny.
The Bennett-Moulton Comic Opera Com
pany will be at Harris' Theater this
week. It is composed of a number of ex
perienced and popular singers, and is ably and
carefully managed. As will bo seen by the ap
pended repertory tho company presents tho
very cream of comic opera: Matinees Monday,
"Fatinitza:1 Tuesday, "Olivette;" Wednesday,
"Robert Macaire;" Thursday, "Boccaccio;"
Friday, "Bohemian Girl;" Saturday, "The
Black Hussar." Nights Monday, "Boccaccio;"
Tuesday, "Tho Beggar Student:" Wednesday,
"The Black Hussar;" Thursday, "Chimes ot
Normandv;" Friday, "Fatinitza;" Saturday.
"Olivette."
If success be the measure of anything, then
the dimensions of Abbott opera this season
must be of proportions, magnitude and range.
At the closo of last season the company was
reorganized and to vast advantage in chorus
and orchestra, so it is said. Already tho casts
were as strong as tbey could well bu made,
therefore the list of principals has been
changed but little from that of last year. It
includes Abbott, Annandale, Mirella, Monte
griffo, Micbalena, Pruette. Bruderick, Allen,
Steady, Karl (Richard), and Carl Martens.
Staffe Whisper.
Mr. Henry E. Abbet says ho will not
bring suit against Miss Mary Anderson, and that
their differences will be settled amicably.
There appears to be no truth in tbe report
that Henry E. Dixey and Richard Golden are
to star in conjunction in tho near future.
Frank David bas left the D'OyleyCarto
"Gondoliers" Company. His part is taken by
Henry Lytton, brought over to play the part.
M. B. Leavitt'S spectacular production,
"The Spider and Fly." is said to be making a
terrific hit in the West. It will be seen here
soon.
Mrs. Frank Leslie will deliver a series of
20 lectures in the principal Western cities next
fall under the management of H. B. Tbearle
and Fred Pelham, of Chicago.
A Chicago nBwspaper says: "Two very
handsome sets of scenery aro playing "Tho
Mikado" at the Auditorium this week. Tbe
scenery is badly supported by a large com
pany." EiiMA V. Sheridan, who writes lor The
Dispatch to-day, appeared in "All tho Com
forts of Home" at the Boston Museum on Mon
day night, and ber performance is highly
praised by the local papers.
When in Baltimore Edwin Booth always
visits his old school teacher. He was educated
in Belair, Hartford county, Mi, and the old
school still stands. In several places in the
desks and walls the initials E. B. are cut in the
workwork.
MaiE. Modjeska appeared with Booth in
Baltimoro on last Monday night for the first
time since she sprained her ankle on the stage
of the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, three
weeks aeo. fciho played Ophelia, and was en
thusiastically received.
Richard Goi.den's present season in "Old
Jed Prouty" began in March 1SS9, and will not
closo until June next, a stretch of (ft consecu
tive weeks. His succeeding season is to open
early in August following, and perhaps run lor
two j ears without intermission.
The big Auditorium in Chicago is so acting
like a circus upon the regular theaters there
that the latter are quite sorry now that New
York did not get the elephantine fair of '92.
The Chicago Opera House and the Standard
aro the only ones holding their own.
Mr. Lawrence Barrett is spending sev
eral weeks in the South of France. He writes
to friends in Now York that he is in excellent
health and spirits, and will return from Europe
about May 1. when active preparations for his
next tour with Edwin Booth will begin.
Messrs. R. M. Gulick & Co. have some
splendid attractions to offer for the spring sea
son, among them aro "The Twelve Tempta
tions," "The Spider and Fly," "Mr. Barnes of
New York," Robert Mantell in "Corsican
Brothers," 'Two Old Cronies," and "The Gal
ley Slave."
George Ed wardes' original London Gaiety
Company, comprising 130 people, will shortly
appear at tho Grand Opera House, presenting
'Faust Up to Date." It is claimed this is the
foremost burlesque organization of the world.
Tho tour is under the direction of Abbey,
Schoeffel Grau.
Dr. BixTj, the comedy, tho rights of which
for this country have been secured by T. Henry
French, is meeting with great favor in London.
Tho Prince ot Wales is said to have almost
fallen into convulsions laughing at it, and after
the performance he is reported to have sent for
Fred Terry and complimented him on his
acting.
Rose Coqhdan has been seen during this,
her second week, at the Fourteenth Street
Theater in New York, in "Peg Woffington" and
interpolated a minuet, danced during the sup
per scene. It was a peculiar and graceful varia
tion from the usual movement of tbe minnet,
and Miss Rose Coghlan and John T. Sullivan,
the latter as Commander, were captivating fig
ures in it.
Joseph Je ffekson contributes a most in
teresting installment of bis autobiography to
the March number of the Century Magazine.
The accompanying character portraits include
Mr. Jefferson as Dr. JPangloss in "Tho Heir at
Law," as Jisa Trenchard in "Our German
Consin," as Newman Ifoggs in "Nicholas
Nickleby," as Caleb Plummer in "The Cricket
on the Hearth," and a3 Salem Scudder in "Tho
Octoroon."
Sixteen heavy and massive stago pictures, a
moving panorama, 400 feet long, and the gor
geous transformation scene, the work of
Messrs. Charles S. Getz, Hailey, Merry and
Hugh L. Reld, comprise the scenic effects in
troduced in the "Twelve Temptations," and
which is con vejed in two specially built rail,
road cars, the aggregate weight of tho scenery
being 26 tons. This magnificent spectacle will be
seen at tho Bijou shortly.
"The Exiles," one of tho most powerful
dramas that Sardou ever produced, is to be the
attraction at the Grand Opera House for a
week, commencing with a matineo March 17.
Tu3 story of the play, which is said to bo
romantic and exciting, treats of Russian lifo
and the terrors of Siberia, now especially inter
esting on account of the exposure recently
made by George Kennan, the explorer and
lecturer, of the inhuman cruelties practiced by
order of the autocracy in that ice-bound land.
D. Henderson, manager of tho Chicago Opera
House, telegraphs to Manager Gulick that the
"Gondoliers" was played to immenso audiences
for the past six weeks, and appears to be des
tined to become another "Mikado" in point of
popularity. Manager Henderson has the right
of the opera for ail territory west of and in
cluding Pittsburg. It has been played to
crowded and enthusiastic audiences in Chi
cago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Milwaukee.
Tho company numbers 75 people, and the
whole organization left last night on a special
train for Pittsburg.
Miss Marie Halton, who will bo remem
bered as one of tho Casino stars in New York,
that unexpectedly left for Europe some months
since, bas secured all the American rights of
Audran's opera, "La CIgale." She is at present
in London, where she will engage a company,
sailing from Havre April 5. Her leading man is
M. Tauffenburger, who was in this country a
few years ago with Mr. Maurice Grau. Miss
Halton, of course, will sing the leading part in
the opera,which is to be produced in New York
about May 12. This is if Mr. Rudolph Aronson
will permit her.
A telegram from New York York says:
Judgo Daly, in the Court of Common Pleas, to
day granted Author and Playwrigh t Edward
H. Housey an injunction restraining Samuel
S. Clemmens (Mark Twain). Mrs. Abboy Sage
Richardson and Daniel Frohman from pro
ducing tho "Prince and Pauper." Housey
claimed to have bad a contract with Clemmens
to dramatize the book, and did so at the time.
Clemmens made an arrangement with Mrs.
Richardson and authorizing her version, and
he claimed it to bel an Infringement on his own
dramatization, and that some parts of it were
based on his own suggestions to Clemmens.
Every time Sydney Rosenfeld manages,
says Dnnlop's Stage Ifews, a company each in
dividual member becomes wild with the desire
to present him with a valuable gold chain, a
watch or a locket. When he took "Tho
Mikado" to Chicago, on 35, tbe company pre
sented him with a watch and chain, which Syd
ney paid for himself, and which he left a week
afterward at the Grand Opera House in Mil
waukee for money borrowed. He arranged just
such airttle farce at the Standard Theater last
week, when he presented himself with a watch
and chain and diamond locket beforo the au
dience. Then the band played "For He is a
Jolly Good Fellow," and the curtain fell on the
bowing Sydney,
Davt Coykendall, Hccla, S. Dak.,
says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best medicine he ever handled. As he
handles over 20 different medicines for
coughs and colds, in his drugstore at Hecla,
this is a bold assertion, bat is undoubtedly
true. ' Tvihstt
Mti CLlM'O uOO.
All communications for this department
should be mailed to reach TnE Dispatch not
later than Saturday morning. Reasonable
space will be freely given to all organizations
classified under this beading.
The Golden Enclc
Newport Castle No. 800 at its last session re
ceived 16 propositions for membership. A com
mandery is being organized.
Venus Castle No. 291, initiated five candi
dates at their meeting last Thursday evening
and received two propositions.
The member of Purity Castle No. 127 propos
ing the highest number of members tbi3 term
will be presented with a gold badge.
Chief Marshal Heber McDowell, of the com
ing parade in Pittsburg next May, bas tendered
the right ot line the First division to tho
military branch.
Grand Masters of Records J. D. Barnes and
District Grand Chiefs R. O. Van and W. G.
Hurells instituted Langcliffe Castle No. 319, of
Avoca, on March 3.
Brother Chester, of Castle No. 29. at Chester,
Pa., paid Venus Castle No. 291. a fraternal
visit Thursday evening and Star of the West
No. 93, on Friday evening.
Star of the West No. 93 initiated two candi
dates and received two propositions at their
last meeting. On and after April 1 this castle
will meet Wednesday eveningsin Pythian Hall,
better known as Maltby's Hall.
Americus Castle No. 220, initiated two can
didates at their last meeting and received two
propositions. This castle will hold a musical
and literary entertainment Friday evening,
March 21, at their castle hall, closing with a
pound social.
Last Thursday evening the committee from
Star of the West No. 9J and Venus No. 291
met and opened the bids for full uniforms.
Louis E. Stilz & Bro. wore awarded the con
tract. On next Thursday evening permanent
officers will he elected.
Allegheny Castle, now known as Lorena
Castle No. 131, will commence their regular
weokly meetings once more, their hall having
been rebuilt, on the evening of Tuesday, March
18, with an open installation, social and general
good time. All are invited.
Supreme Chief R. Emory Enniss, of Balti
more, will arrive in Pittsburg May 27 with a
band of 32 pieces and a whole battalion from
the military branch of the order as private
escort Tho Grand Chief of Pennsylvania,
from Altoona, will also havo music and a bat
talion as escort.
Iona Castle No. 26S, of Hazelwood, is now
frco of debt and has a balance in tbo treasury.
On Wednesday evening. March 26, tho mem
bers of several castles and tho New Comman
dery of Star of the West and Venus Castles,
will visit Iona in a body. A short parade will
precede the visit.
Three commanderies aro being organized in
Allegheny county. Star of tho West No. 93 and
Venus No. 291 will organize as soon as possible.
Alsirat Castle No. 312 and McKeesport No. 282
are doing likewise. Manchester CastloNo. 212
has already received 50 swords and belts, and
the balance of swords and full uniforms havo
been orderod.
The General Committee have secured Lafay
ette Hall for the day and evening of May 27, for
general rendezvous, and will serve lunch dur
ing tho day. In the evening there will be a
social, band concert, address ot welcome, ban
quet, etc, to tbo officers and members of tbe
Supreme Castle. For the following day the
committee bas secured Silver Lake Grove, af
ternoon and evening, where tbe prize exhi
bition drills and awaiding of prizes will tako
place, after which will be a grand bop.
The General Parade and Reception Commit
tee met at headquarters Thursday evening and
decided as a committee to offer two prizes, one
valued at 35 to tho commandery that turns
out in tho greatest numbers and a similar prize
to the castle tu.ning out in greatest numbers.
In both cases the Pittsburg and Allegheny
Eagles are excluded from competition.
Chief Marshal Heber McDowell offers
a prize of tho best regulation sword and belt to
tho commandery making the finest appearance.
Adjutant General E.T White offers a prize,
worth not less than K0, to the castle that turns
out in tho parade with 30 men or more who
come the greatest distance. Chief of Staff
Elliott McCall will give a prize of the best regu
lation sword and belt to the commandary that
comes the greatest distance. Louis E. Stilz,
Lieutenant General of tbo military branch of
tho order, for tho firm of Louis E. Stilz & Bro.,
offers a fine United States silk flag, worth not
less than SoO. to the castle in Allegheny county
that turns out the largest number of members
in proportion to membership.
A. O. V. W.
What has become of that new lodge at Jean
nette. which the Westmoreland county mem
bers bad about ready to Institute some time
ago?
Mr. Washington Lodge No. 113, is making ar
rangements for tiio Mogullian degree, and tbe
brothers from Duquesne Heights arc ready
and willing to accomodate them.
Hugh Morrison, of Allegheny Lodgo No. 34,
was reading clerk at the late session of the
Grand Lodge at Williamsport, and made tho
walls of the Court House ring with his loud
voice. There was no complaint on this score.
Photographs of the special car, with tli9
representatives therein, as it stood on the side
track at Lock Haven, will be offered for sale,
and should be in the hands of those who at
tended the session in remembrance of the occa
sion. Grand Overseer A. A. Anderson, of Alle
gheny Lodgo No. 31, Allegheny City, insti
tuted a new lodgo on Friday evening, Febru
ary 28, at Philllpsburg. Center county. This
was a starter for the new administration. Keep
tho ball a moving.
Tbe hotels at Williamsport were getting their
top floors in readiness to receive the repre
sentatives, as they took the A. O. U. W. for a
labor organization, mado up of common labor
ers. A bad mistake on their part. They soon
discovered different.
A grand Mogullian walk-around will bo given
by General Cuter Conclave No. 11S to-morrow
evoning at their hall on Ohio street. They
extend an invitation to the members of all
conclaves in tbe cities to meet with them.
Members of the A. O. IT. W. made welcome
also.
Grand Master Workman Georgo Maloney, of
Franklin, was in the city during the week
arranging matters pertaining to bis office. He
was greeted at the headquarters of the A. O.
U. W., on Third avenue, by many brothers,
who were pleased to meet the new executive
officer.
Past Grand Master Workman Wm. R. Ford,
of Bethel Lodge No. 40, Pittsburg, who bas
just vacated the official chair in the A. O. U.
V., was about as happy a man as one could
find on being presented with the engrossed res
olutions at Williamsport. They wero very fine,
and go into very worthy hands.
Adam Gould, Sr.. who represented Good In
tent Lodge No. 29, West End, is one of tho
oldest members in tbe Order, and highly re
spected. Ho was well taken caro of by tbe
brothers from tbe Southside, who were in at
tendance at the Grand Lodge session. May he
live to see many such joyous occasions.
Tbe Golden Chain.
Craf ton lodge is getting up a novel initiation.
Central Lodgo will be instituted on Center
avenue, this week.
Tbero bas not been a death in any of the
lodges in Western Pennsylvania for over a year.
Lincoln Lodge, of the Southside, will visit
Allegheny Lodge, of Allegheny, on Tuesday
evening.
The supreme officers were banqueted by Syl
vanla Lodge No. 86, of Philadelphia, on last
Tuesday evening.
Stato Commander Osmond officially visited
Flood Lodge No. 99, at Morrellville, on last
Thursday evening.
The entertainment to be given by Fidelity
Lodgo at N. 80 Federal streot, Allegheny, to
morrow night, promises to be a success.
belect Knlsht".
George G. East, of Bellevue Legion, is now
devoting bis talent to tbe stage, and the people
of Sewickley will have an opportunity of see
ing him In a play to be produced before long.
Vico Commander W. P. Allen, of Pittsburg
Legion No. 1, who represented Triumph Lodge
No. 63 at WilllamSDort. can keep a crowd in a
jolly humor by his jokes. If 'any comrades aro
afflicted with tbe blues give him a call and he
will relieve you.
Vice Commander James H. Hamilton, of
jseuevue louge, suppea out oi town during tho
week and landed in Wheeling, W. Va., where
he was married on Thursday evening last to a
handsome yonng lady of that place. Jim is a
thriving younr merchant in Pittsburg, and bis
many friends join in wishing himself and bride
joy and happiness.
Colonel C. V. Lewis will meet hit staff at the
entrance of Pittsburg Legion hall, corner of
Fifth avenue and Market street, on Monday
evening. Manh 10, for the purpose of visiting
that Legion, and at the same place on Tuesday
evening, March 11, to visit Hnmboldc No. 19, of
Allegheny. All line officers and comrades,
aro cordially invited to accompany them.
The Ucptasophi.
J. K. Moorhead Conclave now aspires to be
made a separate Supreme District.
The Supreme Conclave has had several calls
already for the gold premium badge.
The Archon of Mount Pleasant conclave
presented eight applications at one meeting re
cently. Fred W. Averill, one of the most prominent
secret society men in the West, is now in tbe
service of the L O. H. as a special organizer.
East End conclave has mado a new depart
ure, and if the beginning is any indication it
will largely increase Its membership during the
jear.
Fifth Avenue Conclave will no doubt have a
full meeting on Friday evening next, as it pro
poses to have another of those excellent colla
tions. Controller E. S. Morrow, Treasurer of Monon
gahela Conclave No. 139. banded a warrant of
the Supreme Treasurer for $5,000 during the
week to tho widow of Brother Daniel Wcnk,
Jr., who recently died.
All the fraternal orders, which responded so
nooly for the relief of their brethren at Johns
town, following the disaster, are now largely
recruiting their membership. The practicable
and beneficial advantages were so cle.irlysbown
ion many wno were sianumg aioot Deiore are
now seeking membership. The Heps are in
creasing rapidly.
P. O. S. of A.
Camp 2. Pittsburg, has 21 candidates to ini
tiate at it3 next meeting.
A new commandery of the Blue degree was
Instituted at Wheeling, W.Va., on February 21,
with 50 members.
An effort is being made to purchase 500 acres
of land surrounding Valley Forge, the same to
be converted into a national park.
One hundred and nine camps were Instituted
in this State during tho past year, while the
membership was increased upward of 10,000.
Within the past ten days new camps have
been chartered at Wilkesbarre, DuBois, Mill
ville. Cooksburg, Monroeton and Pennsylvania
Furnace.
Tho new States added to the list in the past
year are Iowa, Utah, Wisconsin. Minnesota.
Tennessee, Delaware and Nebraska. State
camps are boing organized in Kansas, Indiana
and Minnesota.
Tnere was a splendid open meetingin the ball
of Camp 388, Allegheny City, on Monday even
ing. Tne aim is to have tbe seven camps in
this county, with a membership of COO, increased
to 1,200 before August next.
Mlsccllnneou Society News.
Branch 36 C. M. B. A. will bold a reception
and ball ou April 16 at Uniformed Knights Hall,
Penn avenue.
Star of Liberty Castle No. 102. A. O. K. of M.
C, is having some very lively meetings. On
Wednesday evening. March 19, J. J. Davis, Se
lect Recording Scribe, will confor tho forty
second degree.
A complimentary entertainment will be given
at Maginn's Hall to-morrow evening under the
auspices of Fidelity Lodge, order of the Golden
Chain. A musical and literary treat is prom
ised. At the last meeting of Everett Conncil No.
851, Royal Arcanum, apaper was read by Past
Regent H. P. Bope. The subject taken was
"Christian Ethics; From a Business Man's
Standpoint." This is the first of a series of
entertainments to be given by members.
By special request the celebrated "degree
team" of James 13. Nicholson Lodge No. 685,
L O. O. F., of the East End, will confer the
lirst degree on several candidates for Pitts
burg Lodge fio. 336, L O. O. F., at Odd Fellows'
Hall, No. 67 Fourth avenue, on Friday evening
next. March 14. This team has gained an ex
cellent reputation by their careful and correct
adaptation of tbe new team work.and no doubt
they will be greeted by a largo audience.
At tbe last meeting of the Duquesne Com
mandery, Knights of St. John, the following
officers were elected for tho ensuing year:
President, Joseph A Skelley; First Vice Presi
dent, P. J. Fabey; Recording and Correspond
ing Secretary, James P. Kelly; Financial Sec
retary. A. F. Hulsman: Treasurer, W. R.
Maund; Trustees, W. H. Begley. James E.
Mnran and J. C. Woods; Captain, Joseph A.
Skelly: First Lieutenant, H. L. Aland; Second
Lieutenant. P. J. Reagan: Medical Examiner,
Dr. P. J. Rowan; Spiritual Advisor, Rev. P.
Moiyneaux.
THE MILITIA B0IS.
Captaijj R. W. A. Simmons, who has been
111 for some time, is recovering rapidly.
The new uniforms of the Fourteenth Regi
ment will bo completed in time for the spring
inspections.
Lieutenant Harry F. Davis was officially
appointed Quartermaster of the Eighteenth
Regiment yesterday.
Five bills have been Introduced in Congress
this session restoring the grade of Lieutenant
General of tbe Army.
The meetings of Battery B lately are prob
ably the best attended of any local company.
Captain Hunt is making active preparations
for the spring inspection.
Major Chew, Commandant of the State
Fencibles, discharged five members of that
organization last week for appearing on a stage
in Philadelphia in the uniform of the battalion,
Company F, of the Fourteenth Regiment,
has decided to visit Cleveland on Memorial
Day. Two drills a week will be held for some
timo to come so that a good showing can be
made.
The Twenty-second Regiment, N. C. TJ. S. A.,
Is rapidly increasing in membership. Two
strong companies are already in good financial
condition. Three other companies are being
organized.
Colonel Willis J. Holings, of the Six
teenth Rogiment, took in several of tbe local
company drills last week. Tbo Colonel had tho
misfortune to encounter poor attendances in
most cases.
The regular monthly meeting of the officers
of the Fourteenth Regiment will be held at the
Central Armory to-morrow evening. Tbe sub
ject ot preliminary companyinspections will be
brought up.
Ttventy-two survivors of the "charge of the
Six Hundred" at Balaklava are living on
charity in England, and only two of that num
ber have been fortunato enough to gain admit
tance to veteran hospitals.
The trouble in the Third Regiment over the
election ot a Colonel is increasing every week.
The lino officers seem to be about evenly divid
ed in Colonel Bonaffon's case, but no orders will
be sent out for some time naming a date for the
election. In the meantime tbe regiment is being
pretty badly torn up internally.
The report of Major John H. Calef, of the
United States Armory, who was detailed to as
sist Adjutant General Hastings in the inspec
tion of tho Pennsylvania Guard last fall, bas
jnst been published. Major Calef speaks well
of the condition, equipment and general work
ings of the guard throngbout the State.
Among other suggestions that be makes is that
more attention be given to the "setting up"' ex
ercises and the details of guard duty. In con
clusion, he recommends that the general ap
propriation be at least doubled.
A well-attended meeting of the Board of
Control of the Eighteenth Regiment was held
last evening at tbe headquarters. Fifth avenue.
It is expected that during the coming week ar
rangements will be perfected by means of which
tho eight city companies will be
quartered together in one of tbo
county buildings on Diamond street
until the new armory is ready to be occupied.
It Is probable that Battery B will be housed in
the samo building as the infantry, as the work
of tearing down tbe market house will com
menco next month.
General John A. Wiley was in tho city
last week on his way homo from a meeting ot
the Hartranft Monumental Commission, which
met in Philadelphia last Tuesday. The design
which the commission accepted is said to be a
very handsome one, and "will do credit to tho
efforts of tho National Guardsmen. Tills
monument will be of solid granite. 30 feet high,
weighing 40 tons. It is to be 8 feet square at
tho base, with a gradual slope to the apex. A
heroic-sized medallion portrait of the late Gen
eral will adorn the face of the shaft, while on
a keystone in the rear will be cut the inscrip
tion: "Erected by tho National Guard of Penn
sylvania." Tho sides of tbe shaft will have the
General's military and civic records.
Great Benefactors.
Mr. H. B. "Wayne, of Whiteville,
Tenn., says: "I have sold Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, and take pleasure in rec
ommending it to the general public ns being
a medicino of great worth and merit. The
manufacturers of this remedy certainly have
been great benefactors to suffering human
ity." It does not dry np a cough or cold,
bnt loosens and relieves it, freeing the sys
tan. of all bad effects ol tha cold. "Wihsu
Hard and enthusiastic work is being done by
tbe Ladies of tbe G. A. R. for the prospective
Home forSoldiers' Widows at Hawkins station.
The ladies are visiting many of tbe posts In the
interest of tbe Home, and have already re
ceived material assistance from Posts 3, 123 and
162. Last Thursday Post 157 was visited by
Department President Mrs. Carrie V. Sherriff
and Past Department President Mrs. Gerwig.
Tho ladies received a very cordial reception,
and the post will take action next week toward
assisting tho plucky workers. A movement is
on foot among tbe ladies to give a grand con
cert at Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, in the near
future.
The laaies of CoL W. H. Moody Circle No.
62 will give a social entertainment in order to
assist the project at tho residence of Mrs. Nay
smith, Beionda street, Mt. Washington, on
Thursday evening, March 2a Musical and lit
erary attractions ot a very high order are being
prepared for this entertainment by the ladies
in charge. The best of refreshments will be
served. A delegation of ladies will call on En
campment No. 1, U. V. L, to-morrow evening
in the interest of tbe Home.
With commendable enterprise the ladies
have commenced a good work and they shonld
and will receive the assistance of all tbe posts
and old soldiers that are able to help them.
Tbe Homestead Law.
A committee of five comrades of Post S3, and
a like number from Encampment No. 6, U. V.
L., have been doing some effective work on an
important amendment to tbe Homestead law of
great interest to old soldiers and soldiers' widows.
This change is now in tbe form of a bill lately
presented in the Honsa of Representatives by
Hon. John Dalzell. If it passes, a soldier ora
soldiers' widow or children, can get 160 acres of
land without settlement on the same. Under
tbe present law actual settlement is required
and the only advantages given soldiers, is that
the time served in the army is ueducted from
the five years' settlement required to perfect
title.
This should interest the old soldiers enough
to get their aid in pushing the bill through.
Ueneral William Blakely. Esq., is chairman
and J. H. Stevenson is secretary of this com
mittee and they invite the co-operation of the
posts all over this county and State. The new
bill it passed will enable a soldier or a soldier's
widow or children to settle and improve by
agents.
Grand Army Briefs.
The regular monthly meeting of Post 259
will be held on next Tuesday evening.
Durino the past year 625 comrades of tho
Department ot Pennsylvania have answered
the last roll call. .
Comrade Crosby Gray will have a large
audience to deliver his lecture to at Post 3s
meeting to-morrow night.
The address of Comrade Weile. of Company
K, Fifth Heavy Artillery, is wanted by Adju
tant O. S. Mcllvalne, of Post 157.
Past Department Commander Thomas
J. Stewart will deliver tbe memorial address
for George C. Meade Post No. 1, Philadelphia,
on May SO.
Circle No. 7, Ladies of tho G. A.R., will
hold a literary and musical entertainment on
March 25 at O.A.E. Hall, Arlington avenne,
Tbirty-nrst ward.
Junior Vice Department Commander
George S. Suatttck, of Meadvilie, was in
the city on Thursday and consulted with De
partment Commander Dennlston in regard to
official work.
Commencing on March 22, Post 564, of
Dravosbnrg. will hold a lair at that place. An
urgent invitation is extended by the post to
comrades ot city posts to visit tho fair. The
post is in a prosperous condition
The Educational Society of Post 83 meets
regularly at tho post hall every Saturday even
ing. All old soldiers not members of the Grand
Army aro cordially invited to attend these
meetings. They are interesting.
The reception of Ladles' Aid Society No. 6
to be held at Cyclorama Hall on Thursday
evening, March 13. promises to be a brilliant
affair. It will be very select and probably floer
YOU
Secnre better goods at lower prices at our stores titan anywhere else) in the citj;
YOU CANNOT
Find old styles or shop-worn goods at our stores beeanse oar business is always lively and."
therefore, we receive iresh stock every day. "We are showing an immense and chc-Iel
line of
Spring Jackets, Silk Wraps, Connemaras, Cloth
Capes, Beaded Capes, Newmarkets
and Jerseys,
At prices that cannot be undersold. Oar own importation of over
Five Thoiisand Pairs Lace Curtains
Has been taken from the Custom Honse. We selected them carefully and show patterns
not to be found elsewhere. They are 3 and 4 yards long. Priceii 68c, 75c, 90c, fl,
$1 25, $1 60, $2, up to 12 a pair. Among them some beautiful Swiss Laco Curtains.
NEW LACES AND LACE GOODS.
All the new Pointed Vandyke Laces, in "vThite and Black. Also, Lace Plouneings,
with Narrow laces to match. New Lace Veilings in endless variety.
SPRING MILLINERY.
A complete line of new Spring,. Hats and Bonnets. Flowers, Bibbous, Velvet Elb
bons and Trimmings to match. No such large assortment to be had elsewhere.
SPRING HOSIERY.
Never in the history of our business did we show such an immense stock of Ladies
and Children's Hose, including Silk, Lisle and fine gauge Cottons. Our Onyx and In
delible Black are guaranteed absolutely fast, warranted not to crock or stain. This is a
great advantage to buyers, as much Hose is sold that is not fast black.
Our no-w line of Embroideries and Muslin Underwear Is attraoting
the attention of economical buyers.
CORSETS! CORSETS!
115 styles of best makes, foreign and domestic, including Her Majesty's, Ball's,
"Warner's, Mme. Foy's, C. P., P. D., Ferris' Waists, Common Sense, Thompson's, and 13
styles of Misses' Corsets. Our prices positively the lowest.
beibaviT
510, 512 and 514
than anything.of the kind ever held nndertha
auspices of tue order.
Post 151 is busy making arrangements for
the celebration of Lee's surrender on April 9.
Odd Fellows' Hall has been secured and in it tbe
affairwill be held. A. L. Pearson will beraaster
nf ceremonies, and Dr. E. A. W ood will dearer
the opsning address. Tho post expects to
make it a very enjoyable occasion for alL
One week from to-murrow night an oDen
meeting will be held at tho room of Post 1C2 for
the purpose of discussing pension legislation,
especially in reference to the bills now before
Congress. Tho meeting was called bv Relief
No. 5 .11. P. G. It will bo largo and Interesting
and all comrades are cordially invited to be
preent.
The ngrossingof the resolutions adopted by
the Grand Army Day Committee on the deaths
of Mr. William Thaw and Captain William R.
Jones is complete and the engrossed copies will
be presented to the Executive Committee for
inspection at its meeting. on next Saturday.
Representatives of the committee will be se
lected to place them in tbe hinds of relatives
In General OrderNo.ll Commander-in-Chief
R. A. A'ger says that Robert P. Porter, Wash
mgton. D. C.. Superintendent of tbe eleventh
census ot the United States, desires to be fur
nished with a roster of every G. A. R- Post in
the United States, and he respectfully urges
the Commanders to send the desired informa
tion to Superintendent Porter as soon as possi
ble after receiving his circular, which will be
sent to every post.
The Executive Committee of the Grond
Army of Alleghony county will meet next
Satnrday at the City Treasurer's office to trans
act important business. The members of tbe
committee aro Comrades A. P. Burchfield,
Chairman; Department Commander J. F. Deii
niston, Edward Fuller. John F. Hunter, H. H.
Bengough, A. C. Frank, Thomas G. Sample.
W. J. Patterson. W. H. Lambert. J. L. Rols
bouse. Charles F. Sheriff and Thomas G.
Jones.
The firing squad of Post 41 Is making elab
orate preparations for the holding ot a mas
querade ball at G. A. R. Fair Hall, Lawrence
ville, on March 17. St. Patrick's Dav. The squad
is th pride of Pot 41, and the citizens of Law
renceville. and a large attendance at tho fair is
looked for. The object is to secure funds for
defraying the expenses of the squad's trip to
Boston during tho National Encampment. Tbe
squad has offered its services as escort to De
partment Commander Denmston and expect to
be accepted.
LATIMER'S
Carpet Sale
BODY BRUSSELS go at the
prices of Tapestry in this grand
Rebuilding
Sale!
The choicest Moquettes and all
the latest Ingrains in this stock
must be sold to lighten our stock
before annexing 140 Federal and
45 South Diamond Streets. We
shall also sell $100,000 worth of
DRY GOODS.
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