THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, SUNDAY, MARCH 16,
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Pittsburg hasn't developed any special Lenten
craze, but Gotham lias and what do jou sup
pose it isT Something very modest and retiring
in its nature, yet expensive enough to make its
reign a success. There is nothing new or strik
ing about this craze, in fact it has already had
several successful seasons and was supposed to
hare made its farewell as a fid last season.
Hot so, however. With the earliest breath
of spring the violets, for they constitute the
craze, appeared in profusion, natural and arti
ficial, on the hat and on the muff of the lady,
on the lapel of the gentleman's coat, and on
the bridle of the swell horse m Central Park.
The members of the human family who affect
tho violets supnlement tbem with the ue of
the triple extract, also imported, of course.
Whethir or not tho members of the equine
race have thei.- glossy coats rubbed down
v.ith the dainty perfume 1 am not
prepared to say, but it is a fact that several of
iln best-known teams in New York are sport
in; rosettes of French violets on their bridles,
besides the wearing of the flower and the con
stant ue of tho odor, anything that is violet
hued is in demand, and me too-utterly-too
young man insists npnn hating the box or
bakct which contains the candy for his sweet
heart of the fashionable color, and be does not
w i-h to have it WTapped with paper, but simply
tied with ribbon or gold cord.
Apropos of New York, who that visits the
city at all has not dined at the famous Broad
way cafe. And w ho has not felt his titter In
significance in the presence of the second head
waiter of the establishment? When his mag
nificent physique looms upon the visitor in the
rear ol the dining loom, and with bis
kingly tread he draws near the cash
ier's de-k, even the head waiter
is overshadowed by his immense personality.
The head waiter is rcallv very modest, not a
bit egotistical, or anxious for recognition, with
a very gracious manner, prol ably compelled to
be humble by the superiority of his assistant,
w hose austcreness w as so forbidding that even
I, a newspaper reporter, was afraid to approach
him for information.
And I so much wanted to know who ho wag.
I thought he might be some celebrity who
would be good material for an article (and so
be material) Accordingly I asked my own
quiet little waiter what the pompous man's
name was. He toi me; but as it was a French
name, while its bearer looked like an Irishman
and acted like an Englishman,! was just as
much in the dark as ever regarding his identity
ana the altitude of his political and social posi
tion. So I continued questioning the writer in a
harmless, innocent, thoroughly unsophisti
cated am-asking-f or-lnfonnation way by saying:
'Does Sir. 15. own the establishment or just the
majority of tho stocky The way his eves
twinkled as be answered me with, "O, no Miss,
be is only assistant bead waiter," with the em
phasis he put on the "only," would have made
Mr. Assistant Head Waiter wildly furious had
he seen and heard, but ho was too busy im
pressing his importance upon the poor inoffen
sive guests to notice we iiuie conversation over
by the window.
By the way, I alwajs knew human nature
was perverse, but never knew just how far that
perversenes extended in my own case until the
waiter brougiit me my dinner that day. Then I
realized that whil- at a small hotel or boarding-house
I would feel terribly insulted if
I had to eat everything frym one
plate in the style of our forefathers
jet at the fashionable cafe when the waiter
served me first from a little silver platter with
the meat and placed on the same plate a spoon
ful of each of the side dishes I bad ordered, I
was perfectly hppy and never enjoyed a din
ner more in my life. It had the seal of fashion
upon it and also the seal of silver, as I found
when I squared accounts, but the experience
and the study of the people was worth all the
silver and time it cost me, without the dinner
even.
To one interested in their fellow creatures it
is one of the most enjoyable pastimes to sit in a
cafe in a quiet little nook, and watch the
patrons. As a rule, they become natural at
some time during their dinner, no matter how
guarded they may be when first entering. In a
co-mopolitan city, naturally, all countries and
nationalities are represented, and their very
manner of eating betrays their birth, and I
micbt say training. It is amusing to contrast
the extreme eastern types and the extreme
western, both ladies and gentlemen the rigid
conservatism ot the Easterner. and
the utter indifference to form
of the Westerner, the cooly critical stare with
which the Eastern belle favors the form and
face of the Western belle, and the baby-like
stare with which the Western belle returns the
compliment and which means so much. Some
times it is varied, and a flash of the eve and
curl of the lip betokens a reserve force "in the
Westerner that would equal a regular Western
cyclone if opportunity presented, but the sec
ond head waiter of that particular establish
ment claims all the cyclonic privileges indulged
in there. Thobne Branch.
THE QDEES'S DEAWLNG KOOil.
Ilcr SInJesty Warn SufTcrinc From I.umbaco,
bat That Did Not Spoil It.
The London correspondent ot The Dispatch
sent last night by cable the following copy
righted account of the Queen's drawing room
Friday:
The Queen's drawing room yesterday was an
unseasonably comfortable affair. Instead of
the bitter east winds customary at this time of
year, balmy breezes blew, and ladies going to
court might have let down tho windows of their
carriages during the long wait in the park had
it not been for the rude boys, and grown-up folk
as well, who had gathered to see the quality.
The numoer of uresentatlons. too. was r.ir lie.
low the average, amounting only tj 127; and
therft wan thprpfnrp n. rflmnitntlrA'ilii..nf !
crowding. The Queen, however, was not in
good spirits, for she was suffering from lum
bago and had just heard of the death of Sir
Howard Elphinstone, one of heroldest personal
friends.
Her Majesty, who walked very slowly into
the throne room shortly after 3 o'clock, wore a
dress and train of black silk heavily trimmed
with jet and crepe. Her white tulle veil waB
surmounted with a coronet of pearls and
diamonds, four rows of large pearls and pearl
brooches, and she wore ribands and stars of six
different orders.
The general effect was not particularly pleas
ing; in fact Her Majesty always looks berbest
in plain clothes. She stood leaning od a stick
during the first few presentations and then,
complaining of fatigue, sat down in the gor
geous arm chair which served as a throne.
The Princess of Wales stood by the side of
her royal mother-in-law throughout the cere
mony, her beauty admirably set off by her cos
tume, which consisted of a superb dress of
chestnut brown, lyons velvet and beautiful
gold-embroidered gauze, arranged (I write
upon the authority of the court news man)
over a petticoat of brown feather trimming
with corsage to correspond, and a train of the
same gold-embroidered gauze lined with gold
satin and bordered with brown feather trim
King. Her head dress was made up of a tiara
of diamonds, feathers and veil, Indian orna
ments of pearls, emeralds and diamonds, and
she wore in addition ornaments ot six orders.
lier two unmarriea aangnters were dressed
alike in rose pink. Princess Beatrice wore gold
and lilac brocade and the widowed Duchess of
Albany had a dress of black velvet and white
satin skirt.
It is satisfactory to note that amid all this
splendor onry two daughters of America, pre
sented yesterday, worthily npheld the national
honor. Mrs. Emory, the wife of a naval at
actic, wore a lovely dress of ivory duchesse
satin, the front of skirt and bodice covered
with duchesse lace and sleeves of same ma
terial. The train was of ivory brocaded satin,
fernlcaf design and wonderful garland of
variegated enrysanthemums, tne costume
being appropriately and pleasingly completed
by a bouquet of chrysanthemums.
Mrs. McCurmack, wife of the second Secre
tary of the Legation, wore a gown of white
brocade and crepe trimmed with marabout
feathers tipped with gold, and a train of white
satin trimmed with bunches of white plumes
tied with gold ribbons.
Where Hours Tasned Swiftly.
A very pleasant and social gathering took
place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L K.
Becker, Edgewood. Tuesday evening last, cele
brating the birthday of Mr. Will Becker.
A charming little gathering was given by Mr.
and Mrs. Charles H. Baers, of Bellevne, on
Wrnm
Thursday evening. Miss Sadie L. Stevenson,
Allegheny's favorite elocutionist, read several
of her delightful selections, to the enjoyment
of those present.
Mr. Albert C. Baker, formerly of Pittsburg,
and Miss Dollle M. Kennedy, daughter of Mr.
Hugh Kennedy, of River avenue, Allegheny,
were married at Chlragoon Tuesday, March 11,
Ik'JO. by Rev. (J. 3. Nave, and have taken up
their residence in that city.
A farewell reception was tendered to Mr. and
Mrs. W. L. Wilkison. of Ben Venue, on last
Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr.
George Wolner, of Morningside. Mr. and Mrs.
Wilkison left on Saturday evening for Jersey
City, whero they will mako their future home.
Mrs. Will Trevis, of Ligonier street, gave a
children's party on Friday afternoon from 2 to
6 1'. K., in honor of her little niece, Bessie Bier.
Those present were: Olho and Emma Clemens,
oi me UM r.nu: uciu ana ciaire winciana,
George Wincland, Sammle Wainewright and
George Frylaiid. and her little cousin, Rhoda
Ilaffey, of Mount Oliver.
The engagement of Miss Sadie Hughes,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hughes, of
Braddock, and Mr. C. Edgar Sill, formerly of
Monongahela City, is announced. The mar
riage ceremony will occur on the Slst mst. at
the homo of the prospectivo bride's parents.
Mr. Sill will give a larewell dinner to his
bachelor friends of the Braddock Club on
April 1.
A pleasant welding occurred on last Tuesday
evening at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Austin Lucas, Broad street. East End, which
united Annie E. Dawson, of Ingiam, Pa., and
lieorge w. ureen, or rittsourg. Key. M. JJ.
Lichlter, D. D., of Allegheny, officiated. A
number of friends witnessed the ceremony and
sat at the w edding feast with the young couple.
They will reside in Ingram.
At the home of Miss Edith M. Jack, 230 Main
street. West End. on Tuesday evening, March
11, the Fruit Social held its regular weekly
meeting. The enjoyment of the evening was
varied by playing cropino. At 11 o'clock the
guests repaired to tne dining room, where a
bounteous and tenanting renast was nartaken.
after which the guests again repaired to the
parlors and whirled the hours away by vocal
and instrumental music and playing social
games.
A Aery enjoyable party was given during tho
week by Mr. F. C. Becker, at which music was
lurnlshed by Wm. Nenbert and Frank Thuma.
The guests were: Misses Martha Smith, Jennie
and Lulu Ferguson, Effle Braden, Tudie and
Lillle Goshorn, Jennie Bergen, Vannio Finley,
Lizzie and Sarah Torrens, Ada Reno and Jtellle
Becker; Messrs. Willie Becker, James and
Luther Mcndenhall, Harry Ferron, Ross Folk,
Harry Mackintosh, Howard Jackson and Ad.
liuebler.
A musicale was given by pupils of Curry
Conservatory of Music at Curry University
Friday evening. The programme consisted In
vocal and instrumental selections, which were
performed by tho Misses Florence Kyle, Laura
Lambert, Carrie Tomer, Maggie R. Sloan,AHce
.Miner anu iua Gmytnc. also ,ir. ioara it.
Swearer. A most interesting and instructive
feature was in the introductory remarks which
were made by Mr. Simeon Bisell concerning
the composers and their compositions.
Mrs. Anna Gdmorc, of No. 40 Gum streot, en
tertained the J. F. A. Club at her house on
Tuesday evening. March 4. Dancing and card
playing were the features of tho evening.
Among those present were Misses Nettie and
Mame Urban. Ella Scrapie. Grace Kirknatrick.
Marion Henderson, Ilattio Laing, Jeanette
Lowry and Miss Harrison; Messrs. J. E.
Whalley. F. Skees, H.Bletbrow, V. Lanmar,
H. Sellers. G.Bamfield, S. Rutledge, C. Bur
ford, J. Floyd, F. Bown, W. Greenland and
O. Dill.
The Tuesday Night Euchre Club, of Pleasant
Valley, were entertained by Miss Bonsall, at
her residence So. 5 Charles street, Allegheny,
where they spent a very pleasant evening In
card playing, after which refreshments were
served. Among the many present were: Misses
Lizzie Romaley, D. Parkcs, Sadie Patterson,
Annio Hawthorn, the Misses Baldridge. of
Braddock; Miss Carroll, of Philadelphia, and
Mrs. William Bryar; Messrs. Porter, Snyder,
Tressel, Cbalfant, Parkcs, W. Bryar, Weather
ton, of Louisville, and Mr. D. Briar.
On Tuesday evening, March 11, Captain and
Mrs. Robinson, of Bailey avenue, Southside.
entertained the "Boggs Avenue Euchre Club"
in honor of the 44th birthday of the genial host.
Nine tables invitingly placed in the spacious
parlors were speedily taken possession of and
the spirited contest commenced. The success
ful contestants were Mrs. Lafferty, who was
rewarded by an exquisite feather fan, and Mr.
Benny, who will have no excuse for poorlv
brushed clothes, as a brush for that purpose
was given him. Refreshments that would de
light an epicure were served and everyone
spent a delightful evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society No. 5, giving tho re
ception Thursday next in Cyclorama Hall,
Allegheny, are very busily at work arranging
the various details to make it very entertain
ing to all those wno are fortunate enough to
receive invitations. The ladv of this sneietv
who filled the office of Presidentlast year when
they gave their Martha Washington tea party,
and thronch whose efforts success followed, is
still in office, as she was re-elected President for
tho present year, and as the society has ad
vanced considerably within the last year, this
reception is sure to be a grand success in every
way. The hall will be very tastefully decorated
for the occasion.
Mr. Frank Boder gave an elegant supper on
last Monday evening at the residence of Mr.
H. D. Linfestez, the result of a wager made on
Mr. William A. Cruikshank being nominated a
candidate for Mayor. The affair was a very
enjoyable one. Among the features of the
evening was some beautiful vocal and instru
mental music, as w ell as dancing. Those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. George G. Gies and son.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Steinbrenner, Mr. and Mrs!
A. L. Gold, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Linfestez. Miss
Ida Glass. Miss Annie Hutchison, Miss Lizzie
McCaig, Mr. William Cruikshank, Mr. James
Hutchison, Mr. Thomas J. Carr. Mr. Frank
Boder and Master Charles Hutchison.
Progressive euchre formed the principal
pastime at the residence of Miss Florence M.
Lutton, 1S9 Second avenue, last Thursday
evening. The Misses Minnie and Violet
Bedell, of Mansfield: Miss Annie Dolan, Miss
Irene Jones. Miss Maggie Geiger, Miss Pearl
Shroyer. Miss Jennie Johnston, Mrs. Ella Mor
ris, Mr-. Sutton and Mrs. E. St. Clair, together
with Messrs. I. Houston Johnston, Esq.. E. L.
Wilson. F. I. Dixon, H. W. Smith, D. Howard
Koonce, C L. Sanman. Charles B. Lutton, C.
E. Davis and Dr. Ransen, constituted the party.
Tho lucky contestants were Miss Jennie John
ston and Dr. Ranson respectively. The evening
wasenjoyablysiient,and the guests left after
three hours of pleasure.
The select social given in the parlors of the
Tremont Hotel, Friday evening, March 14, by
the young men of West Newton, aided by tho
genial host, J. R. Stuek, was a great social suc
cess. The spacious parlors were arranged with
a special viow 10 tue accommodation of the
varied tastes of the guests, and those who did
not feel disposed to indulge the terpsicborean
art fonnd social recreation in such games as
crokonole, euchre and whist. At 11:45 supper
was announced, and the guests were treated to
such a repast as would tickle the palate of tho
most fastidious emrnre. In thin minn hnit
Mr. Glick. excelled himselt and showed that
he is the right man in the right place,
and can entertain with a royal hand. The fol
lowing gentlemen, all of whom were accom
panied cy ladies, were present: Harry Hopper,
Chris Markle. J. B. Hallam. Goehnng, Huston,
Harry Chain, Prof. W. D. Cunningham, J. K.
Rush. Mr. Harman, D. Irwin Rowe, Frank
Ward, D. E. Hamilton, F. Hamilton, Wilmer
Latmore, Walter Stevenson, Ed Hunter, Josiah
Reynolds, Cumpson and John C. M. Adair.
Pergonal Notes.
Austin L. Bailer, of Oakland, has departed
for a two weeks' business trip in the East,
Mr. T. H. Williams, of Hugus fe Hacke, sails
next week for the West Indies for recreation.
" Miss Alice McClelland, of New Alexandria,
is visiting her friend Miss Laura Silvers, of 157
Lowry street, Troy HilL,
The Misses Mary and Josephine Mooney, of
Sandusky street, Allegheny, will leave on next
Tuesday evening for New York.
The engagement of Miss Tillie Ewing, of
Allegheny, to Mr. Andrew Kirby, of Chicago,
is announced. The marriage is to take place in
the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Reideger, ot Fay
ette street, Allegheny, leave Wednesday for
vi . " wv"wuiA iiuiu tuuru eo io .Ber
muda Islands. They will remain several
months.
The many friends of Miss Fannie Old, of
West End avenue, Allegheny, will be surprised
tn;iearnthat she Btarts f or Leadville, Col., on
Tuesday, March 18. As the trip is for her
health, a speedy recovery and pleasant time is
wished.
Mr. Charles Italie, wife and family, and Mr.
Joe Italic, of Braddock, departed for Philadel
phia last evening to be present at the wedding
of the latter to Miss Sarah Nogler, which oc
curs Sunday evening, 23d instant. Rev. S.
Morace will officiate.
Mr. A. O. Detchon, of 730 Copeland street,
Shadyside, for many years connected with the
Westinghouse interests in this citv, will leave
with his family for New York City the coming
week, to take a position in the Eastern office of
the Westinghouse Electric Company.
Side band dress goods, 40 inches wide, 33
cents a yard; just half their lormer price.
Sale to begin Monday morning.
Enable & Shtjstek, 35 Fifth are.
Ladies' Jackets Fashion's latest fan
cies abundantly displayed in our cloak
room this week, Huaus & Hacke.
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BIJOU Theater Emma Abbott's Company
GltASD OrERA IIOUBK "The Exiles"
Harris' Theater "Blue and the Gray"
Academy op Music Lilly Clay's Company
WoitLD's Museuji Curiosities, Etc
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
.
There are differences of opinion as to tho
merits of "The Gondoliers." The majority ver
dict seems to be very favorable. The latest of
Gilbert and Sullivan's operas has not been seen
here under entirely advantageous circum
stances. A company collected in the latter
half of the season, as Mr. Henderson's was,
could not be first class. The best actors in
comic opera were all under engagement when
tho production of "The Gondoliers" in this
country occurred. Consequently the best com
pany that could be procured had to be perforce
an organization made up of odds and ends.
Considering the circumstances, Mr. Henderson
is to bo congratulated on giving so good a pres
entation of the opera. The training of the com
pany left nothing to do desired. A better chorus
in comic opera, as we are accustomed to hear
it, has seldom sung here.
The musical performance of the opera was
more artistic, to my mind, than the dramatic
Tho satire, the wit and pure fun of tho libretto
were not developed properly. The comedians,
with the exception ot Messrs. Dabole and
Frankaw, were very incompetent. The au
dience could hardly be expected to see the
point of much of Mr. Gilbert's work in busi
ness and lines for tho simple reason that sev
eral ol tho leading actorsbad not an intelligent
idea of what they were doing and saying. The
richness of the satire on a limited monarchy
completely overawed by a triumphant dem
ocracy was practically lost owing to this cause.
When "The Gondoliers" is played by a com
pany of competent actors and singers next
season, as we hope it will be, thcro should be
no doubt of its ranking with several, if not
with ill, of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular
operas. It would be a good thing tor every
body if Mr. Francis Wilson, who is playing
"The Gondoliers" in Philadelphia with wonder
ful success, were to join forces with Mr.
Henderson in his enterprise next season.
Francis Wilson and Marie Jansen in the cast
w ould be a host. There is a chance of some
such deal as this occurring, I am told.
.
The poor business which Miss Coghlan has
done at the Grand Opera House during the
past week, is due, I believe, almost entirely to
tho unfortunate selection of "Jocelyn" as the
leadlog play in her repertoire. Had she played
"Peg Woffington" a very different result might
have been expected.
I commend the following to young women
who are sighing for the stage; it is an actress
who writes thus of her profession: "Theactress
is almost always pictured as afloat in money
and jewels, flattered and worshiped, ap
plauded, wined and suppered and cared f or
al ways in a boudoir, always with dozens of
men at her feet, alw ays with a French maid, a
box of bon-bons and a poodle.
"Actresses work as hard as shopgirls. If
they make a lot ot money, tho life costs al
ways close to what they make, or away over it.
It's draw your salary and give it to your dress
maker. "They get quite as mnch abuse and slander
as they do flattery, and they know flattery too
well to care a rap for it. They get worried.
"She isn't wined and suppered as often as she
creeps home tired and hungry to solitary
crackers and cheese; and when she is being
wined and suppered she is cither feeling rather
en garde, or else bored and stupid, and wishing
herself home.
"She seldom has a real boudoir. If she has
anything of the kind it's because she has to
live up to her position, not because it makes
her happier, and as for the men at her feet,
whether it bo none or a dozen or two dozen, it
isn't much of a compliment."
Hepbubh Johns.
The Programme.
Wrrn her old company, old operas, old cos
tumes and old way of doing things, there
would be little to say new of Emma Abbott's
season of grand English opera -at the Bijou
this week. But with a company newly re
organized in parts, new operas, new costumes
and mounting, the old array of artists some
what lengthened by additions, herself in more
brilliant voice than ever, etc., there is much to
say of Miss Abbott's coming. The repertoire
itself, at the outset, presents novelties in opera,
novelties by reason of rare presentation, that
give it lustre. "Ernani," the opening opera
for to-morrow evening, is intrinsically a great
work. It requires noble treatment, however,
to be properly produced. Following "Ernani,"
there will come in order during the week,
"Crown Diamonds,' "Bohemian Girl," "Rose
of Castile." "II Trovatore," "Norma,"' "Romeo
and Juliet" and "Martha," with Miss Abbott in
the cast everv evening. She will also sing
the part of Juliet at the Saturday matinee.
Each opera seems to present attractive
features essentially its own, as "Ernani" for its
nobility of subject, range and scope, and
"Romeo and Juliet," unique, exquisite, the
perfection of a lyric aside f torn its pathetic but
time-worn story. "Rose ot Castile" standsalone
for the splendor of its Castilian surroundings
and scenes iu one of the proudest courts of the
then Europe. None need to be told of the
others, with, possibly, the exception of "Crown
Diamonds," a brilliant romance of Portuguese
evolving, and concerning the beautiful
Princess and Queen, Caiariua. It is said that
these operas are luxuriantly dressed, by Miss
Abbott in particular, who presents a wardrobe
created within a few months by Worth arfd
Felix, Paris, and at fabulous cost. The
strength of Abbott opera, however, so 'tis
claimed, lies not so much in dress and acces
sory as in the vocal and orchestral opulenco of
the organization. The company is said to have
been reorgauized on a plane that makes it pos
sible to outrank any now in the field of English
opera. "Ernani" offers a fair test of this claim,
and there will doubtless be a good deal of curi
osity to see how nearly the claim will be ful
filled to-morrow evening. The management
speak with confidence, however, and court the
trial, pnuaueipuia and tsrookiyn, Washington
aud Baltimore, and other cities have witnessed
the test, and enthusiastically awarded the ver
dict that the claim w as made good and more.
The attraction at Harris' Theater this week,
will be Shook and Collier's military drama,
"The Bine and the Gray." The story of the
piece is as follows: Mark Stanley, a young New
Euglander, enlists in the Federal army,ind
after the capture of New Orleans, is detailed
to capture Colonel J'eylon, a notorious guerrilla,
whose plantation the Federal troops have oc
cupied. Here Mark, now a captain, meets and
loves the colonel's only dauehter. Hut A Pey
ion. Her father is captured and is condemned
to be shot. Jiulh begs Mark to allow him to
escape, promising to become bis wife if he will
do so. Mark refuses. The escape of Colonel
Peyton is, however, accomplished bv a South
ern spy who disguises himself in Captain Stan
ley's uniform, and Ruth believes that Mark
has relented and set her father free. As soon
as the escape of Colonel Peyton is known, sus
picions fall upon Jiulh aud she is arrested.
Colonel Peyton, after bis escape, attacks the
Union force under Mark. In tne battle that
follows, Mark is wounded and is about to be
slain when liuth saves his life by proclaiming
him as her husband. The last act is laid in the
old New England home where Mark, who Is
now blind from the effects of his wounds, is
about to be turned out of his home with bis old
mother and sister Mary, by an avaricious
money lender. Mark and his mother and Mary
o to plead with the 'Squire for more time, and
urlng their absence, liuth appears, learns of
the situation, pais off the mortgage, meets
Mark on his arrival, and the curtain falls on
"The Blue and the Gray." united at last.
The only approach to novelty In the theaters
next week will be Sardou's romantic drama,
"The Exiles," which is to be produced in an
elaborate manner by the Boston Theater Com
pany at the Grand Opera House, commencing
with a matinee to-morrow (St, Patrick's Day).
The story of the play, which Is romantic and
exciting, treats of Russian life and the terrors
of Siberia, now especially Interesting on ac
count of the exposure recently made by George
Kcnnan, the explorer and lecturer, of the in
human cruelties practiced by order of the
autocracy in that ice-bound land. The play is
said to bo of intenso interest, and one which in
this day of great stage possibilities, offers ex
cellent opportunities for the art of the scene
painter, stage mechanic and realist in general,
which we are assured has been taken advantage
of; and a magnificent spectacular production
may be looked for. The conflagration scene in
the house of tho provincial governor ot Siberia
in the fourth act is said to be a very telling bit of
stage realism. Real Siberian dog teams, live
reindeer, sledges, furs, and incidental features
germane to the location of the story, will be
introduced, and "The Exiles," all In all, will bo
among tho most notable spectacular produc
tions ever given at this theater. The. cast in
cludes the names of such well-known and rec
ognized dramatic talent as Ralph Delmore,
Nestor Lennon, W. S. Harkins, H. B. Bradley,
Charles H. Bradsbaw, Miss Adele Belgarde,
aiiss jieitn w axeman, ana oiuors.
Lilly Clay's Colossal Gaiety Company will
appear at tho Academy of Music this week.
Its members arc, as is well known, amply able
to comblno fun, melody and spectacular beauty
in harmoniouB proportions. Tho programmes
are made np of a series of clever specialties,
songs and dances and gorgeous displays of
costumes. The Amazonian marches are feasts
to tho eye and the costumes are rich and
brilliant. The burlesquo, "Anthony and
Cleopatra," said to be funny, and its absurdities
arc done ample justice to by the ablest mem
bers of the company.
The Auditorium Opera Company from Chi
cago will appear in a revival of Gilbert & Sul
livan operas at the Grand Opera House next
week. The company has been highly com
mended in Chicago, and two notable names at
least are on the programme, namely, Dlcby
Bell and Miss Lilly Post. "The Mikado" and
"Pinafore" are the operas to be given.
AK unusually good concert will be given on
Thursday night at CarnegioHall. Alleghenv, in
which Mrs. W. B. Wolf, Messrs. H. B. Brock
et, W. S. Nuden, Mr. C. C. Mellor. organist,
and the Beethoven quartet will assist. It is
under the ausptces ot tho Royal Arcanum.
The World's Museum, Allegheny, offers
an entirely new programme, in which Charles
E. Hilliard, who possesses remarkable, powers
of throwing his bones in and out of joint, is tho
principal feature.
Stngo Whispers.
'the Gondoliers- leave to-day at noon for
Detroit.
Nadaqe Dokke will probably star next
season in a new French society play, entitled
"Natasqua,"
Chaeles A. Hoyt is to write the libretto ot
a now comic opera for De Wolf Hopper. The
scenes are to be laid in New England.
After some years Bartley Campbell's "Gal
ley Slave" has Deen revived with nearly all of
the original company. It will be seen hero in
May.
It is reported that Sydney Drew and his
wife, Gladys Rankin Drew, are to star next
season in "Tho Correspondent," a new play by
Gus Thomas.
"Mb. Barnes op New York," will be seen
hero ere long. The company is a strong one,
including Bob Hilliard, and is a decided hit all
over the country.
William Herbert, who has lately been
with "Tho King's Fool" company, is now ap
pearing as the Duke of Plaza Toro in "The
Gondoliers" company at Palmer's Theater.
It is reported that Edwiu Booth has finally
thrown off his Incomprehensible- lethargy and
acted during his Baltimore engagement last
week with more spirit than be has shown in ten
years.
Charles McCarthy's "One of the Brav
est" company now carries a fire engine and a
pair ot trained horses. If reports are trne. he
is playing to crowded bouses in the West, J. A.
Reed, formerly of the Grand, 13 its manager.
Edward HaBkigan and his entire com
pany of New York favorites will play Pittsburg
this season, presenting "Old Lavander." It will
Srobably be his last visit, as bis new theater in
ew York will be completed by September and
then he remains there indefinitely.
A Milwaukee inventor has completed a
device to prevent theater audiences from being
suffocated in case of fire, says The Mirror. If
ho will follow this up by a device to prevent
deadheads f romgetting out alive ho will confer
a lasting benefit on the managerial fraternity.
The "Two Old Cronies" are meeting with
very flattering receptions wherever they havo
appeared this season. This company of clever
artists is said to be the host costumed on the
road, and with Wills and Henshaw as the
bright particular lights, ought to be well re
ceived here.
There has been little, if any, falling off in
the attendance at the Auditorium, Chicago,
where "The Mikado" and "Pirates of Penzance"
havo divided the week. Both were staged ad
mirably and the singing has been much better
than customary in the Gilbert and Sullivan
operas. This company comes here next week.
Robert Mantell's manager, Mr. Augustus
Pitou, promises that in the forthcoming pro
duction of "The Cursican Brothers" in this city
he will bring bis entire company and
scenery, and that it will be put on iu the same
sumptuous manner as seen in New York at
the Fourteenth Street Theater. It comes in
April.
A party of chatterers in a first-tier box at
the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, last
Friday night were hissed Into silence and
speedy retirement by indignant auditors in the
parquet. This nuisance, formerly so prevalent
and so annoying to opera-goers, has practically
disappeared. Every attempt to revive it now
is met with prompt and audible condemuation.
Hugh McFarlane, the supernumerary in
the "Richard III." company, who claimed that
he had been engaged until June, and brought
suit against Richard Mansfield when the latter
discharged him, lost his caso in the Sixth Judi
cial Court last week- It was a test case, and if
McFarlane had not suffered defeat tne com
bined forces of Jticharcl and Richmond would
have folio ned suit.
The new spectacle "The Spider and Fly," is
causing Robert Frazier to pull his' own hair.
He was interested with M. 15. Leavitt in its
production. It did a small business on the
start and FraZIer goia out to Leavitt for a mere
trine, rrom that time on it has been coining
muuoy. .rniua xuomas, isessio Cleveland and
the Dare brothers are in the cast It will bo
been here in a few weeks.
lis" an eminent degree Mrs. Kendal is pos
sessed of tact, says the Mirror. She never of
fends cveu the people she secretly dislikes; she
never loses an opportunity to make a friend,
she expresses onlv those of her opinions that
are likely to prove agreeable to listeners or
newspaper readers, and she is a perfect mistress
of the art of conversing. If Mrs. Kendal errs
in any one direction it is in over-enthusiasm.
Some persons who do not weigh their words as
carefully as she habitually does, might call it
"gush."
Mention of "The Bells" reminds me, says
the London correspondent of The Mirror, that
poor old Leopold Lewis, the adaptor of the
Ljceum version of "LeJuir Polonais," died
last Sunday morning in a sad plight, Mr. Lewis
was once a solicitor in good practice, but in an
evil hour took to writing plays, to Bohemian
club life, and eventually to drink, whereby he
fell lower and lower, till finally his caieer
closed as above described. Henry Irving was
always very generous to Mr. Lewis, though it
must be admitted that Lewis tried him sorely.
"The Twelve Temptations" follow Emma
Abbott at tbe Bijou. It comes under the able
direction of Mr. W. J. Gilmore, and it is said
that it requires five large cars to transport
the scenery and costumes. Ihe play abounds
in special features. The ballet is strong, intro
ducing three very pretty novelties tho "Police
men and the Flirts." the "Bailee of the Cocka
toos." and the "Ballet or tno JNations." In the
Cockatoo ballet 18 live birds are carried by as
many dancers. In the "Ballet ol the Nations"
the dancers are attired in gay costumes repre
senting the 18 great nations of the world. The
donkey and cart and tbe cab ride are amusing
special features. The Brothers Savinilla, who
formerly did the grotesque danco in "The
Devil's Auction," do an equally amusing dance
in "The Twelve Temptations" as the policemen.
The company is strong. Bale of seats com
mences next Thursday.
The London correspondent of The Mirror,
writing of the langtry first night in London,
says: As a rule the Prince and his entonrage
set the fashion in theatergoing for Society with
a capital S. I doubt very much whether H. R.
H.'s patronage will greatly avail Mrs. Langtry
in this instance, though, histrionically speak
ing, she has certainly much improved since
her visit to America. The Prince, with his cus
tomary good nature, cheerfully put in an ap
pearance at tho St. James' on Monday night.
Not only this, but Improving on the course
adopted by Pope's Sir Balaam under somewhat
different circumstances, "he duly brought his
family and his wife" for tho Princess and the
Duke and Duchess of Fife were also of the
party. Mrs. Langtry is ooin physically and men
tally different from what she was when we last
saw her. She has lost flesh but has gained in
confidence. Many of her amateur angularities
have been rubbed off; but with all her improve
ment it is still sufficiently obvious that she is
unwise to travel far beyond the range of tho
modern society drama, wherein the actress
chief function is to wear expensive gowns. walk
like a lady and express herself with propriety
and precision.
The New York Life Insurance Company
was the first company to recognize the
policy-holder's right to paid-up insurance.
On tbe present volume of business the sav
ing to policy-holders, by reason of the non
forfeiting principle, as originated and intro
duced by the New York Life, is about
$8,000,000 per year.
"Wedding presents, lowest prices, at
Hauch'j jewelry store, No. 295 Fifth ave.
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Department Commander J. F. Denniston has
Issued from his headquarters, northeast corner
Tenth and Chestnut streets.Philadelphia, Gen
eral Orders No. 3. He announces encouraging
reports of progress from all over the Stat,e.
Applications for two newposts have been made.
Transmitted with the general orders are the
blank forms for adjutants' and quartermas
ters' reports. These officers must see to it that
their reports "are all in readiness to forward to
headquarters immediately after tho closo of
the last post meeting in March."
Continuing, the general orders rp.id-
HI. In compliant with the requirements or the
act of Assembly approved the Mth day of May,
ij, uhiucu, --Auaci to provide lor the con
tinuance or the education and the maintenance
or the destitute orphans ot the deceased soldiers,
sailors and marines; and the destitute children of
permanently disabled soldiers, sailors and marines
orthc State, "and which provides for a commis
sion "to takecharireoralfchildrcn in the Soldiers'
Orphans' bchools," partofsaldcommtsjlon being
a committee or five honorably discharged soldier,
memhersof the Grand Army or the Kepublic. to uo
appointed by the Department Commander or the
.Department or Pennsylvania. O. A. K.. the De
partment Commander hereby appoints Past De
jMrtment Commander Thomas J. Stewart a mem
ber or said committee, to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Comrade A. C. Kelnoebl, or
Tost No. 84.
,,lvv At the Department Encampment atShamo
Kln. the committee to whom was referred the
Commander's address reported a resolution that a
committee or five be appointed by the Incoming
Commander or the Department, whose dutvit
shall be to prepare and present to the retiring
Commander a suitable memorial in appreciation
onus love and his work ncrein. In compliance
therewith the rollowlnt comrades are hereby ap
pointed on said committee: G. Harry Davis,
Post Mo. 1; 11. II. Bengough, Post No. 157: George
O. Hover, Post No. 53; A. M. DuFour, Post No.
61. and D. S. McCture. 1'ostNo. 71.
V. JP compllancewith a resolution presented bv
last Department Commander J. P. S. Gobln. and
adopted by the encampment at Shamokln, the fol
lowing members aro hereby appointed a com
mittee "to take into consideration and act lor
this department in all matters emanating rrom the
various ladles associations or thiw Hrt nrt re
port to the next annual encampment:" Past De-
Sartraent Commander J. P. s. Gobln; A. P.
urchlield. post No. IG2; John R. Oursler, post
Ho. 4; Chaplain John W. Saj ers and Past Bepart
ment Commander Chill W. Hazzard.
.Si'h J,he. Prlnted proceedings or the Twenty
third National Kncampment, held at Milwaukee.
Vls., August 2!) and o0, IgoS. are now readv lor
distribution, and will be transmitted to 1'ost Com
manders, who will place them with the records
and other books ol the post,
VII. The rollowlng discharge has been handed
in to these headquarters: Frederick Schneider,
private Co. G, First Kcglment Pennsylvania Ke
serveLlghtArtlll ery.
VIII. Uherollowlng changes in names of posts
have been approved: Post No. 2 has adopted
name or D. W. Taggart: Post No. 2S6 has changed
name to Captain Samuel Campbell: Post No. 303
has changed name to William Armstrong, and lo
cation to Slillocta, Indiana county and Post o
521 has adopted name or Captain Charle3 Mitchell.
For the Soldiers' Widows' Homo
On Monday evening, March 21, a grand con
cert will be given under the auspices of the
Union Veteran Legion for the benefit of the
Soldiers Widows' Home." On Mondav nitrht
last a committee from the ladles of the" G. A,
R. visited Encampment No. L U. V. L., and
made known their wants. Tho enrampment
unanimously resolved to extend a helping hand
and as a result their beautiful hall No. 77 Sixth
avenue will bo filled to overflowing on the
night mentioned to hear tho finest musical
talent in this community.
Among those who havo kindly volunteered
their services are Sirs. J. Sharp McDonald.
Miss Alice May Reed, Miss Hodkinson of
Steubenville, Miss Lnlu Orcutt. Mrs. Dr
Miller. Prof. E. 8. Weeden, Signor Gilli
Frank Ammon, Prof. Charles Harris. Prof!
Leonard Wales, Colonel John A. Danks, Col.
John Snodgrass and the famous Poco-a-Poca
Orchestra, Mrs. Dr. Walters, Directress. The
price of tickets has been fixed at 50 cents, and
no doubt the ladies of the G. A. R. will be
pleased at the result of their visit to the legion.
A Plensnnt Time in Prospect.
On next Thursday evening a lecture entitled
"Historic Heroes" will be delivered at Post
1573 regular meeting by Comrade John S. Lam
bie, of Post 3. It will doubtless be very inter
esting. Besides this there will be other Inter
esting features, among them singing. All
comrades are cordially invited to attend. Com
rade Barr. Chairman of the Amusement Com
mittee of the Post, is sparing no efforts to
make the meetings interesting.
Helping tho Home.
At the reception to be given at the residence
of Mrs. Najsmith, Belinda street, ML Wash
ington. Thursday evening next, by Moody Cir
cle No. 52. Ladies of the G. A. R., the impor
tant question will be decided by vote who is the
runt popular Grand Army lady on the hill.
The candidates have not yet announced them
selves. Ail the proceeds will be devoted to the
purchase of the Soldiers Widows' Hume at
Hawkins station.
Briefs for Veterans.
COMBADE A. P. BUBCHFIELD will go East
this week.
Which will be the crack post of the Depart
ment at the spring inspections?
Allegheny's new postmaster, Mr. Gille
land, is soon to be mustered into Post 102.
The number of comrades on Post 151'sslck
list is decreasing, the indisposed veterans re
covering. The Executive Committee met at City Hall
yesterday. Somo minor routine matters Were
disposed of.
Comrade Cannan has resigned his position
as Officer of the Guard of Post 157, on account
of having removed to Beaver.
Post 12S has secured Carnegie Hall, Alle-
Eheny, for its celebration of the surrender of
eo. The affair will be grand.
On last Thursday evoning Post 157 passed a
resolution donating $50 to the Ladies of the
G. A, R. for tbe fund for building the Soldiers
Widows' Homo at Hawkins station.
As the Department Commander is from this
part of the State, the posts of tho vicinity
should mako an extra great effort to increase
their numerical strength and to render their
morale second to none.
Comkade Joseph R. D. Clendenntno
who was a member of Post 157, died on last
Tuesday of consumption, and was buried on
Thursday bv his post. He was a Lieutenant in
the Ninety-eightn Ohio Regiment.
The narsonaee and church of tho Brethren,
on Marshall street above Poplar, Philadelphia!
has been purchased by Colonel Fred Taylor
Post No. 19 for $15,000. The building is on a lot
box75 feet, and will be turned into post quar
ters. A fine steel engraving of tbe "Battle of
Gettysburg" was presented to Post 167 last
Thursday evening. Jt was a gift from tbe late
Comrade Cle'ndenning, who died last week. It
ws purchased just a few days before his
death.
Encampment No. 1, U. V. L., seems to bo
all out of sorts lately; too much to insure good
work for the old soldier, which is the first ob
ject of that organization. "Taking sides" will
result in certain disintegration. "Bear and for
bear" is a good maxim.
Timothy Inobaham Post No. 121, Hyde
Park, Mass., has Inaugurated a series of enter
tainments to raise a fund to assist in the enter
tainment of the veterans at tbe National En
campment at Boston. The series has com
menced with financial success.
Post 236, of Alleutown, is making arrange
ments for its open entertainment on April 9,
when it will celebrate the surrender of Lee at
Appomattox. Many interesting features are
being arranged. Comrade A. I Burchfield
will deliver tne opening address.
The surviving members of the Seventy-eighth
Pennsylvania Volunteers intend to erect a
monument over the grave of their late Colonel,
William airwell, at Kittannlng, Pa. Tbe fund
for this purpose will be raised by subscription
among the members. Notices have been sent
out to this effect.
Comrade Leveeing, of Post 19, Philadel
phia, tbe newly appointed inspecting officer, is
getting matters in order for the spring inspec
tions. His appointments of assistant inspect
ors will shortly be announced. It is expected
that the inspections will be commenced in
April and finished in tbe early part ot May.
Department Commander Denniston
will go East next Wednesday. He will, offl-
cially visit Post 8, of Philadelphia, on Thurs
day evening. Post 8 is the largest in the de
partment, and is now occupying its new quar
ters, where a very pleasant time Is expected on
the occasion of the Department Commander's
visit.
Encampment No. L U. V. L., m the past
week has buried four of its members, and this
afternoon at 2 o'cUck the members are ordered
to assemble at headquarters. Sixth avenue, to
take part in the funeral ceremonies of Henry
Meckelbury, late of the Seventy-fourth Penn
sylvania Volunteers, who will be buried by tbe
ceremonies of the Legion.
Great preparations are being made by Pest
151 for Its campfire celebration of tbe surren
der of Lee, on April 9, at Odd Fellows' Hall,
Southside. An excellent programme is being
arranged. Department Commander Denniston
will be a guest of tbe post in the latter part of
the evening. A very enjoyable time is antici
pated by a large number of people.
The open meeting at Post 167s hall to-morrow
night, at which pension legislation will be
discussed, will doubtless be largely attended
and exceedingly interesting. Some good speak
ers will enlighten the audience in regard to
this very interesting question. All comrades
are cordially invited to atteud by No. 5 M. P.
G., which organization called the meeting.
POST 259 had an interesting meeting last
Tuesday evening. In addition to regular routine
work, Comrade O. M. Head made a report of
the doings of the Department Encampment, The
Commander, Charles O. Smith, presented the
post with a picture suggestive of tbe effect of
the lately discovered explosive known as
smokeless powder on tbe typical coffee-cooler.
A KUMCEit of comrades of this city, among
them Comrades Thomas J. Sample, of Post
128, and H. H. Bengough, of Post 167, will be
present at the opening next Wednesday even
ing of a fair at Dravosburg, to be held by Post
661, of that place. The fair will, no doubt,
have an auspicious beginning. It is hoped that
tbe faces of many Pittsburg comrades will he
seen at tho fair during its continuance.
Meade Post, of Philadelphia, has begun in
the long-talked-of work of erecting monuments
on tho field of Gettysburg to commemorate the
noble services and heroic deeds of Major Gen
erals George Gordon Meade and Winfleld Scott
Hancock. By resolution the post asks the
State Legislature to appropriate sufficient
funds for the purpose, and a committee of five
is to be appointed to take the proper steps.
A camp-fire was held in the post-room of
Coh James H. Cbilds Post No. 230, on Wednes
day evening last, a large number of friends at
tending. There were many entertaining num
bers on tbe programme. The most interesting
feature of the exercises was tho initiation ot
Miss Carrie Tarrant as a daughter of the Post,
She will be known as Comrade "Joe" Hooker
in consideration of services rendered in her
loyalty to the G. A. R., and Post S30, in particu
lar.
The Department of California will present to
the National Encampment at Boston the name
of Colonel W. R, Smedberg, of that State, for
Commander in Chief. Colonel Smedberg en
listed April 15. 1861. He lost a leg in the Wil
derness. Subsequently ho received an appoint
ment in the regular army, and in December,
1S70, was placed on the retired list. Ho has
since been active in Grand Army work in Cali
fornia, serving as Department Commander in
1886.
Charles Ness, of Searsmont, Me., was a
soldier in a Maine regiment during the late
war. While at the front be bad a fall, striking
tbe back of his head heavily on the ground. It
left him partially blind, and for nearly 25 years
he has been in the same condition. It so
affected his sight that he was unable to read.
Recently while carrying a pail of milk into the
houso Mr Ness fell ana again struck the back
of his head heavily on tbe ice. Since bump No.
2 his sight has been restored, and be can now
see to road as well as before the first accident.
Sons of Veterans.
A camp was mustered at Mansfield on
Wednesday evening.
The grand reception of Ladies' Aid Society
No. 5. at Cyclorama Hall next Thursday will
bo one of the most brilliant affairs of the kind
ever held.
Mrs. Col. Foulk, division treasurer of the
Ladies Aid Societies of Pennsylvania, will or
ganize another Independent Society to-morrow
evening at Reich's Parlors, Southside. The
Sons are, of course, invited and it is hoped
that they will be out in force,
colonel E. Jat Allen Camp No. 65; of
Wilkinsburg, will give its second anniversary
entertainment in Johnston's Hall. Ross street.
Wilkinsburg, on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings, March 26 and 27. Tbe admission will
be 35 cents. Miss Mamie Sawyer, of Alle
gheny. Leon J. Long and Major Thomas, of
Greensburg, the latter in his incomparable
lightning musket drills, will participate. The
camp extends a cordial invitation to all tbe
Sons of Veterans and also the members of the
G. A. R. in this vicinity to attend.
GOSSIP OF TUB MILITIA.
Captatn LewBeotvn, of Battery B, spent
a few days in Erie last week.
Company A of the Fourteenth Regiment
has been equipped with new blankets.
Company F. Southside. Captain Awl, ex
pects to get moved into tbe Market building,
on Thirteenth street, this week.
Captain Chaeles Holmes, of Company
B, Eighteenth Regiment, is making a business
trip through the West and North.
Colonel Norman M. Smith went to Phila
delphia last Wednesday te see bis brother, who
resides there. The latter'has been seriously ill
for some time.
Members of Company V, Fourteenth Regi
ment, arc requested to meet at their armory
on Tuesday, March 18, at 8 o'clock. Important
business. By order of Captain Joseph Jack
son. ALL the companies of the Fourteenth Regi
ment expect to be uniformed in good shape be
fore the spring inspections. Most of tbe cap
tains are having their men measured for com
plete new outnts.
Al Schanz, an old Pittsburg newspaper
man and formerly a Sergeant in Battery B, will
start shortly on a trip through the unexplored
recions in the Northwest with a party to be
made up in New York City.
Captain W. H. Davis, of Company C,
Eighteenth Regiment, is organizing an honorary
membership in connection with his company,
and already has the names of a number of
prominent citizens who are anxious to join.
Dr. Rush S. Huidekoper, of Philadelphia,
has been in Washington for somo time advo
cating the establishment of a veterinary service
in the regular army. There are 1Z.0OO horses
and mules owned by the Government, valued
at $2,uOV,000, and no veterinary service of any
kind.
Lieutenant Chris Snyder, of Comnany
F. Southside, sent his resignation to Colonel
Smith last week. Lieutenant Snyder's case
has been banging fire for some time, owing to
the Brigade Examing Board having failed to
pass bini, but passed his successor before his
resignation was in.
Owing to the absence from the city of one of
the County Commissioners, Battery B and the
Eighteenth Regiment have been unable to get
a definite answer as to which of the buildiugs
on Diamond street will be given them fur tem
porary use. It is thought tbe matter will be
settled to-morrow, and that the new building
will be the one secured.
A number of officers in discussing smokeless
powder, the adoption of which will shortly be
taken into consideration in tho regular army,
were of the unanimous opinion that its use
would certainly bring balloons into play. With
no smoke the difficulty of observing an'cnemy's
doings will be Increased, and balloons will solve
the problem, could they be managed.
At a meeting of the Hoard of Control of the
Eighteenth regiment, held last Wednesday
evening, it was decided to establish an officers'
school, to be held weekly. In all probability
Lieutenant Coloucl Rutledge will be chosen as
instructor, and it is intended to bring up all
necessary points in the tactics, paying particu
lar attention to the details of guard duty.
General Gobin, Commander of the Second
Brigade, has decided to convene a board to in
quire into the troubles in the Governor's troop
at Harrisburg. Tbe disagreement between the
officers of the troop has been well known for
some time, and tbe inquiry will either result in
a perfect agreement between tbem, the dis
cbarge of one or all, or tbe disbandment of the
organization.
The latest rumors in regard to the next en
campment are that it may be held at Gettys
burg tustead of Mt. Gretna. General Hastings
is said to favor the former place, but the in
creased cost of carrying the troops to that
point is a large obstacle. The order relative to
tbe camp will be issued in April, and the mat
ter of expense will be considered before tbat
time. It costs $50,000 more to run a division en
campment than when the brigades camp sep
arately. Orders have finally been issued fixing tbe
dates for tbe annual spring inspections. Those
of the local regiments are as follows: Eight
eenth Regiment Company A, May 12: Com
pany B, May 13: Company C, May U; Company
D, May 13; Company E, May 16: Company F,
May 23; Comnany G. May 21: Companv H, May
26; Company 1 (McKeesport), May 17. In the
Fourteenth Regiment the dates are: Comnanv
A, May 28: Company B, May 23; Company 0
(Oakdale), May 30; Company E (Allegheny),
May 31; Company F, May 27; Company G, June
3, and Company I, June 2,
Sevrlckley Society Notes.
Miss McCIeery has for a guest Miss Spencer,
of New York city.
Mrs. William Grafton is home atter a visit of
several weeks to relatives in Fredericksburg,
Va.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church give
one of their pleasant socials to-morrow even
ing. Miss Blair entertained a few friends very
Sleasantly last Thursday afternoon in honor of
Irs. S. F. Shannon, of Denver, Col,
Miss EUle Chew is home after spending the
greater part of the winter with friends and
relatives in Baltimore, Md., and Richmond and
Fredericksburg, Va.
Owing to a number of requests fora repeti
tion of the operetta given by the Sewickley
Valley Club not long since, the management
has called a meeting of the cast for to-morrow
evening at Choral Hall. Tbe date set for the
performance is Tuesday evening, April 8, and
the proceeds are, I believe, to go into the club's
treasury.
The Ladies' Aid Society or the Methodist
Church propose giving Mrs. Jarley's Wax
Works" on a new and elaborate scale some
time early in April. Among those who are to
take part are: Mrs. R. J. Cunningham. Miss
Cunningham, Miss Dickson, Miss Whiting,
Miss Blair, Miss McCIeery, Miss Anderson;
Mr. George Cunningham. Mr. Grafton. Mr. F.
E. Richardson. Mr. Cbapbine and a number of
others, with Mrs. George Gormley as "Mrs.
Jarlev."
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
On the Female Face.
Hair on the upper lip, chin, cheeks, forehead,
nose, ears, between the eyebrows, on the hands,
arms and breast, or moles and birthmarks, and
on men's cheeks above the beard line,destroyed
forever, without pain, scar, shock, trace or In
jury, by the
ELECTRIC NEEDLE OPERATION,
By DR. VAN DYCK. 502 Penn ave.. Pittsburg.
This is purely a scientific operation, and is in
dorsed by all physicians and surgeons of emi
nence, as beinz the onlv method In the world
by which the hair can be destroyed forever.
Dr. Van Dyck has had 14 years experience in
this operation, has treated hundreds of cases,
and has acquired tho skill of an expert and
never fails to cure any case. Office, 502 Penn
ave.
Acne Pimple? and flcshworms on cheeks,
chin and nose affects both sexes from 15 to SO.
Acnc-Rosacae Hard undurated pimples
form on the face and sometimes the entire
face and nose becomes red, inflamed and con
gested. Comedonos Blackheads on chin. cheek3,
nose and ears, affects both sexe) from 15 to 50,
is often associated with acne and with an oily,
greasy skin.
Liver spots Yellowish, brownish, dark, dirty,
muddy looking spots on the cheeks, forehead,
neck and breast, affects ladies mostly, gives a
prematurely acred look to tbe skin.
Red Nose. The nose becomes sensitive and
red from heat and cold, from excessive eating
or drinking, indigestion and various causes.
In some cases the nose is covered with a net
work of tine veins and capillaries.
Birthmarks, moles (warts on tbe eyelids,
neck and hands), coarse deep pores, wens, cists,
cancers and tumors destroyed by Dr. Van Dyck.
If you have the above, any defect or discolo
ration ot the skin, complexion, hair and scalp,
no matter how long it has lasted nor bow long
it may be. Dr. Van Dyck can cure you. The
Sractice of dermatology is hi3 life specialty,
aving practiced In this sneclal field for 2U
years. Avoid all patent medicines and consult
Dr. Van Dyck at once. Terms reasonable.
Patients can be treated by letter by describing
their cases. Call or address
DR. VAN DYCK,
502 PENN AVE, PITTSBURG.
Office Hours, 9 to 6. Sundays, la to 4. Mon
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SI8 SOLID OAK ONLY $18.
Greater bargains than offered last Sunday.
Oak, Antique finish, 24 by 30 Bevel Glass.
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Only 828, formerly sold by us at 838; this line of bargains cannot be
had with us after probably 2 weeks. We think from the manner that
people aro appreciating the line of bargains we are offering they will
not last long.
Another Bargain Extra large size Suit, nicely polished, Solid Oak,
Antique finish, large Bevel Glass,
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Now selling at 832, formerly sold for 840. Don't forget our last Sun
day offers. Come and see our stock of Carpets, Curtains, etc. If you
desire something real nice in a Parlor Suit (our own make) call and
see some new styles. The most stylish line of Sideboards in the city;
elegant Antique Oak Chairs to match. A great variety of "Wardrobes
and Wardroba Beda That superior of all Machines, "The Davis," sold
only by us; 820 saved on every machine. Children's Buggies, lea
Cheats, Befrigerators, now on' sample. CASH OB CREDIT.
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LATIMER'S
30-Day Rebuilding Sale
Prior to annexing 140 Federal and 45 South
Diamond to make room for steadily increas
ing trade.
OABPETING.
Moquettes, Velvets. Body Brussels, Tapes
try Brussels and Ingrains are being offered
at prices very favorable to purchasers and
these are this Spring's latest andjbest styles.
Also, Portieres and 5,000 pairs of
LACE CURTAINS
"Will not improve by the sandy dust of tear
ing out walls. From 50c per pair to the
finest will go at tempting prices to intend
ing purchasers. AH DRY GOODS, in
cluding Black Dress Goods,
"Will share this reduction. Buy now.
T, y, LATIMER,
138 Federal and 46 South Diamond
Streets, Allegheny, Pa.
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DESKS A SPECIALTY.
Great reduction in price.
Immense Stock
ALL KINDS.
Large roll top desk
only $28.
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STEVENS CHAIR I
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NO. 3. SIXTH STREET,
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PITTSBURG. FA.
OPENING MARCH. IStO.
Robes, Manteaux and Modes,
Direct from Paris.
Verner Block
Cor. Fifth &
Market sts.
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PERFECT FITTING PATTERNS
OUT TO ORDER
And guaranteed to fit
In every particular. No
refitting required what
ever. You can save
enough in material to
pay f or patt cm and in ad
dition secure a true and
elegant flt.
NEWTON'S
SYSTEM
Of Dress Cutting taught
and patterns cut. This
is a permanent institu
tion at the
WHITE SEWING
MACHINE ROOMS.
12 Sixth St., Pittsburg.
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