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"Is it true," was asked 3 esterday alternoon
of a youthful appearing gentleman, whose
Colden hair as arranged iu artistic careless
ness that would bo the envy of an estbetically
inclined maiden, tnat you enjoy the distinc
tion of beinr; the only ladies' tailor in tho city?"
"Yes, I claim that honor," was the reply,
and have since last November, when I came
here from Cleveland."
"Do Pi:tbur: ladies take kindly to yon?
"Well Oh I mean in a business way, of
course."
"Certainlrftbey do.Iara more than pleased with
ibe reception they bare given me I bad some
old customers in the city when I decided to
make my headquarters here and you know one
Rood cuAtomer bring another al as. Where
did I learn the art? That is a difficult question
to answer. I don't believe I ever learned it; it
is natural. From the time I can remember I
have found keen delight in draping. Even as
a boy I draped, and if 1 could hnd nothing else
to work with I confiscated my mother's shawls
and aprons and as 1 grew older I enjoyed
handling millinery goods.
..
"My apprenticeship, however, in the busi
ness was berved in New York, where I entered
one ot the leading establishments as draper at
a good salar) to begin with. I, even now, do
all my own fitting and draping. 1 prefer doing
it, and I find it gives better satisfaction.
There is not so much altering to be done if I
do it in self as there Is when I have alady as
sistant. Your sex are peculiar. They do not
have the confidence in their sisters that they
have in a man, even in robe making. They de
pend almost entirely upon my taste and judg
ment, and argue that it it pleases
me it will please Tom or Jack
or whoever they may wish to please; but if
a woman is doing the planning or fitting it i
cUiferent. Not having t be same confidence in
her they arc cranky, cbangeable and hard to
suit, and don't know w hat does satisfy them. I
never have any ot the cyclones in my estab
lishment that are supposed to be prevalent in
such places. Women do not assume that dicta
torial style with a man that they do with one
uf their ow n t-ex. They are always gracious
and respectful, although some are not angels
bv any means.
"In the course of a few years I think men
will control the dressmaking business entirely
They are more successful in it than women, be
cause they enter it with the determination of
remaining in it, while women pursue the voca
tion only until they make money enough to en
ter something else, or until they get married.
1 have just returned from New York w hero I
have been to see and to buy, and this material,
this fctriped and flowered grenadine, is to be
the popular material for handsome thin dresses
this summer, and they will be trimmed with
ribbon which corresponds in texture and in
design. Skirts will be very plain, but barques
and bodices will be tuade dressy enoucu to
average up the suit. The olk effect will be
a favorite style of garniture for waists, and
will be gained by the use of haudsouie braids
and laces. Anything in fact that will tend to
increase the width ot ones' chest or give the
military effect will be adopted."
Thokne Ubakch.
Where Hours Pass Swiftly.
The Pittsburg German Clip will have their
next and final german of tho season Tuesday
evening next, lrom 820 to 1:30.
The J. F. A. Club will hold a select evening
reception for tbeir friends on Friday evening,
April IS, at Fro!. Brooks' Academy.
Neat invitations have been issued announc
ing an eveninc at Leigbton's Kink, Braddock,
'nday, April IS, by H. B. ilcClure and pupils
of his dancing class.
A very pleasint birthday reception was held
at iliss Alice Bailey's residence on Carnegie
avenue during the week. Games and music
occupied the greater part ot the evening and
then luncheon was served.
The second annual free supper of the Central
Presbyterian Church, corner of Forbes and
Beneca streets, w ill be given by the ladies of
ttio church on Thursday evening, April 17, 1890.
(Supper served from S until 10 o'clock.
A pleasant surprise party was given in honor
of Mr. John Connor, at his residence, CI 13e
londa street. Jit. Washington, on Wednesday
evening last, Music and refreshments, com
bined with social converse, made the evening a
pleasant one.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Shade, of IteJJ Forty
third street, celebrated their silver wedding
last Wednesday etenii.g. ,A large number of
friends were in attendance, and a good time
was spent by the guests. Everybody wants to
go to their golden wedding. The festivities
were kept up till 3 A. jr. A great mauy costU
and useful presents were received by the happy
couple.
On last Wednesday evening a number of the
friends of Mr. R. C. Barre gathered at thai
gentleman's residence on Ross street to assist
him in the celebration of his arrival at the 2Sth
roilepostof lile. Mirth and music were plenti
ful until after partaking of au elegant repast
prepared by the hostess. Mrs. Barre. when all
liail declared themselves too full for further
u ' 'ice and repaired to their respective
homes.
Im Rimithficld Club's second annual recep
tion was given on Friday evening at the
"Miller" mansion. Center avenue, and, like its
predecessor, was a brilliant success. Over 100
couples answered to their invitations, among
which were noted many of the young society
people of our two citic. The affair was under
the able management of the club, who were as
sisted by Gemcrt's Orchestra and Kennedy's
catering, both of which tho club voted a suc
cess. Miss Annio Martin, of Ferrvsville. gave a
select entertainment and dance to her many
friends on last Thursday eveningat Recherche.
Bupper was served at 12:30 A. II. Among the
cuests were Mamie Brady. CiaraMencer, Katie
Ivory, Tenle Snyder, the three Misses Hart
mans, Annie a.nd Mary McAleer, P. Martin and
wife. John Cole. Jonn Mencer, Peter Snyder,
Thomas and Christ llartu.au, Hugh and
James McAleer, James, George and Walter
Duff, J. W. Exel, of the East End, and Joe
Branden.
The reception held Thursday last by the
members ot Christy's Dancing Academy proved
to be one of the grandest affairs of the kind
this 3 ear. The orchestra consisted of six
pieces. Fully S0 couples took part in the social
and everyone bad a very enjoyable time. The
grand march led by one of our young business
men and lady, took place at 9 o'clock, and the
figures and columns formed by the grand
march was of gieat interest. Dancing con
tinued until 1:30 and all departed well pleased
with the programme in general.
last Friday evening Mr. George Brym, man
ager of Oliver Bros. Tenth Btreel Milk cele
brated bis forty-third birthday at his Bluff
street residence. The Fanning quartet ren
dered some fine selections. Prof. E. B. Gaw
throp. violinist, Ed Carter, guitarist, and Mas
ter George Clark entertained the corunanv
with some verv choice music Arnoug the
guests were Judge Gripp, G. W. Morse, of
Connecticut: John Drum, Bofton. Great credit
Is due Mrs. Brym for the elaborate lunch which
was served.
A delightful surprise Jparty was held last
Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss
Mamie Joyce, No. 31 Old avenue, on which
evening a host of her friends assembled to cele
brate the young lady's birthday. Dancing,
singing and numerous games were indulged in
until a late hour, when refreshments were
served. Among those present were Misses
Lizzie Joyce, Eigner, Jennie and Mary Dixon,
Katie McCoy, Celia Murphy, Kate Joint, Mrs.
Joyce, Mrs. Larkins, Julia Larkin; Messrs.
James Murray, James Butler, Ed. Rice, Patrick
and Wm. Joyce.
A very enjoyable surprise and birthday party
In honor of the birthdays of Mr. Will and Miss
Minnie Brown on Friday evening, April 11, at
their residence. 102 Rebecca street. Allegbecy
City, Pa. Dancing and instrumental mutic
made the evening pass quicxly. Among those
present were: Misses Minnie Brown, Lda
fcuiythe, Jesnie Bassett, Lillie Sarver, M'mie
Bigley. Jennie Waite, bailie Bronson. Bessie
btulbs, Clara Craig, Flo Reno, Aggie Croft.
JJhie Bradley and Patterson. Messrs. Will
.Broni', Chailes Sarver. Frank Reynolds, Chris
Lap; ic. Charles Spang, Ted Croft and Charles
Broun.
A very pleasant social was held at the resi
dence of Mr. Kob"Weniz, on Forty-fifth street,
Friday evening, April IL Among those pres
ent were Misses Motlie and He ttio Glvens,
Emma and Lizzie Cherry, Cora Wise, Emma
M.it ir v m. V . " "eni'einen with
ill Kane. John Hamilton. Ona Jeffreys Win
Cherry. Tom Kane, Harry Ralands Eddie
JSelson. Will Shields. John Barker, ClaTence
Chaney. Howard Martin, Rob Wcnti W
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Merriman, of Forty
fourth street, celebrated the sixteenth anni
vcrsary of their wedding Thursday evening last,
A most delightful time was had by those pres
ent. Dinner was served from 11 p. jr. to 1 a. m
Among the guests were the Misses Lauten
schlater ana Householder, of Sewlckley: Miss
Annie Jones. Kittie and Fannie Merriman.
Lena Hudson, Blanche Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs.
W.J.Tompkins, Steubenville; Mr. and Mrs.
Hanbi". Mr. and Mrs. Sballenberg, Mr. and
Mrs. oble, and Messrs. Grant and Henry
ertz. Holt, Andrew liloch. Wm. Sballenburg,
Messrs. JIcGinness, James H. H. Jones and
Ldward Hermann.
A birthday surprise party was tendered
"Wednesday evening to Mr. G. LaFevre, the
well-known manager of Messrs. Fleishman's
house furnishing department, at his residence,
221 Manhattan street, Allegheny. A very en
joyable evening was spent. Prof. Vaughn sup
plied tho music and Messrs. G. R. H. Chell
Mclntvre and others enlivened the evening
with songs and recitations. Among those pres
ent were Miss M. Siegner, Miss M. McCourt.
Miss A. McCourt, Miss M. Simpson, Miss A.
cale. Miss C. McKimm, Miss A. Little. Miss
E. Richardson, Miss M. Curry, Miss C. Woods,
Miss M. Conwell, Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre, Mr.
and Mrs. George Cahill. Mrs. L. Ortman, Mrs.
Lat evre and others.
The full dress reception to be held on Tues
day evening next by Major Samuel Harper
Camp 152, and Colonel John L Nevin Camp
No. S3, Sons of Veterans, promises to be well
up to the standard of such affairs given by
these camps heretofore. The proceeds of the
evening are to be turned over to the Ladies of
the G. A. R. for the Soldiers' Widows' Home
at Hawkins station, Pennsylvania Railroad.
The hall will be handsomely decorated with
bunting and flags, and every member of the
order attending will apnear in full uniform.
uucntbefs Orchestra will furnish the music,
while supper will be .served by Luther. The
young gentlemen having the management of
the affair is an ample assurance of the recep
tion proving an entire success.
Miss Estella S. Oxley, youngest daughter of
the late Captain J. R. Oxloy, entertained a few
of her many friends at her home on Sheffield
street Thursday evening. The young hostess
was assisted in receiving by her friend. Miss
Josie Venning. The eveninc was enjoyably
spent in vocal and instrumental music, recita
tions and other amusements. Amoug those
present were: Misses Carrie Wilhelm. Ada
.Montgomery. Bertha Stewart, Annie McClel
land. Emma Brow n, Ada Pearce, Bessie Gor
don Josie Venning, Bella Oxley. Josie Rrown,
.Messrs. Clement Stewart, William Hall, D.
Brown, George Maxwell, John Jones, Walter
Davis, Charles Woodmaster. John Magoniglc,
Walter Mears, William Eisenbeis, Frank
Pierce, Charles Kirkpatrick, Edward Clark
?nd others. Tho "Elite Quartet" furnished
me music.
One of the pleasant affairs of Easter week
was a surprise party held at the residence of
Mrs. and Mrs. Daley. No. 23 Vine street, citv.
Among the many present were tho Misses
Annie McCord, Julia Kane, Barbara Barrett,
Annie Hlgglus, Delia Cojle. Joe Ward, Maggie
Kane, Mamie Barrett Aggie Nixon, Kate
Thomas. Hannah Curtin, Marv Moran, Maud
Macafee, Joe Kaylor. Maggie Clark. Lizzie Mc
Mahon, M. Molloy. Annie Clark, M.
Moran, Mamie Clark, Mamie Daley and Messrs.
Thomas Murphy, George Berger, Martin Kane,
Mr. Douglas, Mr. Emerv, Thomas Carr, John
Barnhart, T. Carrol, Frank Daley, John Booth,
A. Derrick, H. Dawson, D. Haggertv. Frank
McBrule, John Boyle. Jas. Coleman. Will Mc
Gill, JasKnox, L. Fry, Will Hay and George
McChessnoy. Music was furnished by the
Groat Eastern Italian Orchestra.
The pupils of Miss Agnes Hamilton's danc
ing class at Craf ton. Pittsburg, Cincinnati and
St. Lonis Railroad, held a reception on the
close ot the season Friday evening at Lawson's
Hall, under the cbaperonage of Mrs. Walter
Morris, Mrs. Robert E. Murdoch and Mrs.
John J. Jordan. Gernert Brothers furnished
the music, and Luther the more solid refresh,
ments. Fortuosewho did not dance, cards,
dominoes and other childlike and bland amuse
ments were provided in adjoining rooms.
Thiougb the kindness of Dispatcher Bone
brake a special train left Crafton at 3 r. 21. to
bring those who lived in Pittsburg a2d Alle
gheny to the city. Between 60 and 100 persons
were present. Several of the costumes seen
were very chaiming, and among the more
beautiful we noticed those of Miss Jean Mun
11 el. Miss Lulu Fite, Miss McCloy, Miss Stella
Jordan, Miss Esther Kearns, Miss Jessie Mor
ris, Jean McEnulty, etc. etc
The leading event in Monongahela Valley
social circles during the past week was the
marriage of Miss May, only daughter of Cap
tain Peter Donaldson, of the Pittsburg, Browns
ville and Geneva Packet Company, and Charles
Greer Mcllvaln. Esq., a member of the Alle
gheny county bar. Tho happy event took place
in the First Presbyterian Church. Brownsville,
Pa., on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock,
Kev. B. M. Kerr orhciatmg, the ceremony being
wi.nessed by a large number of relatives and
lriends of the contracting parties. After the
nuptials the wedding party took carriages and
were driven to the railway station and left, on
in evening tram for the Mcllv.iin homestead,
where a reception was tendered the bride and
groom. Alter a few days' sojourn there they
take up permanent residence in Monongahela
City. Mr. and Mrs. Mcllvam are both well
known and popular members of society, and
their advent into the social circles of Mononga
hela will be hailed with delight by many friends
in that city.
On Monday evening, April 7. a surprise party
was tendered Mrs. S. S. Jack at her residence,
230 Main street. West End, by her Bible class
of young ladies and their escorts, iu honor of
tier 13d birthday. The pastor. Rev. H.
C. Beacom, on behalf of tho class, pre
sented Mr. Jack with a fine Oxford
Teachers' Bible, and in behalf of her hus
band with a set of solid coin silver spoons,
knives, forks and carvers and a purse of $40 in
gold, to which Mrs. Jack respouded in a neat
and thankful speech, after which the guests
w ere invited to j. tempting and bounteous sup
per in the dining-roum, after which the hours
were whirled away by playing crokinole and nu
tnerous other social games. At a late hour the
guests departed for home, after wishing Mrs.
Jack many such happy returns. Among those
nresent were: Rev. IL C. Beacon and wife,Mr.
Ed Powelson, Jr., and wife, Mr. Q, Davis and
wife, Mr. C Haworth and wife. Miss A. Senor.
Miss A. Smith. Miss Edith Jack, Miss B. Hill,
.Miss M. Cronmiller. Miss E. Garbautf Misa E.
Hursbberger and Messrs. R. Gramantine, W.
8. Glazer. George Cronmiller, Sam Truby and
Ed Jack.
Great was the astonishment of Master Alfle
H. McGaw, second son of Homer L, and Re
becca J. McGaw, of the West End, when, on
answering a call at tho door on Friday evening,
he was greeted by about 30 of his young friends
and playmates with cries of "Surprise!" "Sur
prise!" The party was tendered him on the oc
casion of bis return last Thursday from a
nve months' sojourn iu the bunny South,
having, with bis grandfather. Rev. John
E. McGaw, been the guest of his
Uncle Prof. B. W. McLain, President of the
Grant University, of Athens. Tenn. The
young folks enjoyed themselves as young peo
ple only can to the full bent ot tbeir inclina
tions, and after partaking of a tastefully pre
pared luncheon 1 bey departed to their homes
highly delighted with their evening's enter
tainment. Amoug tbo'e present were the
Misses Maggie Graham. Sadie Mitchell, Bertha
Plunkett, Stella 'Mallasee, Stella Biy, JNettie
Fording; Neva Hcrshberger, Louisa Edwards,
Lulu Wood, Maud Turner. Annie Tobm,
Mazie Johnston, Masters Alfie H. McGaw,
Charles Mitchell, Allie Gerst, Joseph Dunlevv,
James McDavid, John Richards, Eddie Ford
ing, Willie Mallasee, David Smith, Harry Da
vid, Thomas Davis.
Personal Mention.
T. A. Motheral and Louis Wiederhold, Jr., of
Allegheny, left for Baltimore last night to at
tend a wedding.
Mrs. L. Kingsbaker and child, of Qulncy, III.
is visiting uer father, Mr. L Lehman. 'Buena
Vista street, Allegheny.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kocb, of New York, are
visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel
De Roy, of Sheffield street, Allegheny.
Mrs. Joseph Wilson, ot Sandusky street, Alle
gheny, is visiting at the residence of Sergeant
W. F. McCurry, on Wabash avenue, West End.
The friends of Miss Maggie Thomas, of
Muriel street, Southude, who is soending the
winter months in Florida, will be interested to
learn that she is to be married to a prominent
young business man of N ew York. It will take
place at St. Augustine, Fla., May 27.
Weak stomach, Beecnam'sPUls act like magic
Peaks' Soap secures a beautiful complexion
Lace Cubtains Attractive new de
signs iu great variety, all grades, from 75c
to $100 per pair. Hugus & Hacks.
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All kinds of furniture re-upholstered.
Hatjgh & Keenah", 33 and 34 Water st
Tbe Grent Artist.
The public can once more get first-class
photos in Pittsburg. The Histed Photo
graph Co. hare opened their studio at 39
Filth avenue, over Taft's dental rooms.
Histed, the great trtiit, makes all sittings.
Price for cabinets, $1.
"iammnuTuffi!ffliiiuiiiiiltilJlllln''''iul
Bwotr TUEATEK
Uk and Opera house..
Academt or Mcsia...
HABB1S' THEATER
. "Two Old Cronies"
"The Wire"
... .The Night Owls
Wilbur Opera Company
WORLD'S MUSEUM Curiosities, Etc.
The above aro the theatrical attractions for
this week.
For some reason or other Easter week Is not
a good one for tbe theaters in this city. This
year has proved no exception to the rule. None
of tbe theaters were well patronized last week,
and there are signs that theatergoers are rather
tired generally.
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On Wednesday last the following letter
which explains itself was received by The
Dispatch:
To the Editor of The Dlsoatcb:
"Sir I hope you do not intend to allow last
night's performance at the Opera House pass
without comment. It may be "Euglish you
know" for a company to "cut up" so among
themselves and not attend to their business,
but American audiences, I am glad to say, are
not accustomed to such behavior.
"I consider that some members of the com
pany simply insulted the audience last nlgbt
by their slovenly performance, and I am not
tbe only one of this opinion. S.
The name signed to this letter belongs to a
representative Pittsburger. Perhaps on Tues
day night there may have been reason? for the
exaggeration of what "S" mildly terms "cutting
up," reasons that are not at all creditable to the
actors, but the fact remains that tbe audience
was badly enough insulted by tho performance
itself, as a whole, in its normal state. Before
the end of the weok Pittsburg showed very
plainly its opinion of "Faust Up to Date." by
etayinc away from it. It is hardly necessary to
say that indecency and vulgarity aro not de
sired by Pittsburgers, even if they have the
patent mark 01 London upon them.
The advance notices given to "Faust Up to
Date" in these columns, were based, as they
must always be in the case of new plays, upon
Information tendered by the manager or ad
vance agent of tbe Gaiety Burlesque Company.
These notices were not extravagantly lauda
tory, but if they misled any readers of this
paper for tbe time as to the character of the
production the criticism of tbe burlesque in
The Dispatch on Tuesday should have set
them right.
Manager Wilt professes to be unable to see
wherein "Faust Up to Date" is offensive to
people of any refinement at all. This merely
shows that Mr. Wilt is singularly handicapped
in tbe management of a theater of the first
class.
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Manager P. Harris has taken into partner
ship Mr. Richard L. Britton and Mr. Tunis F.
Dean. RichaidL Britton, the second member
of the firm, is about 22 years of age. He was
born in Tiffin. O., and is a graduate of the Cin
cinnati Law School. He has recently gone to
Baltimore from Washington, where be looked
after Mr. Harris' interests in tho Bijou Tho-
ater, previous to which time be did him the
same service at the Louisville house. In the
capacity ot traveling manager Mr. Britton has
recently visited every theater in the circuit
and has exhibited many good qualities "which
have made him popular wherever he has gone.
Tunis F. Dean, the junior member of tho new
firm, was born in Columbus, O., and is about 25
years of age. Before his connection with Mr.
Harris he was for several years the treasurer
and assistant manager of the Opera House at
Indianapolis. Ind.. which belonged to Hon.
William H. English, tho Democratic candidate
for tbe Vico Presidency on tbe ticket with
General Hancock. Mr. Dean was also private
secrets ry for Mr. English during tbe tatter's
Congressional term. Mr. Dean started with
Mr. Harris a Drivate secretary and manager at
the Masonic Temple Theater and has been with
bis senior partner for five years. Ho is a mem
ber of the Crescent, Catholic and Journalists'
club of Baltimore and an honorary member of
the Fifth Regiment.
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It is seldom that Pittsburg gets anything so
good as "The Wife" and "The Corsican
Brothers" toward the fag end of the season.
"The Wife," a charming comedy, played ad
mirably by the Lyceum Theater Company, will
be seen this week at the Grand Opera House.
"The Corsican Brothers," with Mr. Mantell in
the great dual role, is the attraction hilled at
the Bijou next week. Hepburn Johns.
The Programme.
The engagement of the "'Two Old Cronies"
will be inaugurated at tbe Bijou Theater to
morrow evening. Wills, Henshaw and Ten
Broeck are tho fun makers, and this will be
tbe second time that they have visited this city
In the above mentioned comedy. 'Two Old
Cronies" is made for a laughing purpose only.
It is not a teacher of morals, but a manu
facturer of laughter. One of the greatest
philosophers of modern times made the obser
vation that he who made people laugh was a
benefactor. The "Old Cronies" may never have
read that statement, but they have followed
the spirit of its meaning all the same and de
serve credit for not only doing what a great
man tbougbt was worth doing, but for doing it
welL With the rise of the curtain tbe spectator
Is introduced into the pleasures and mysteries
of a female seminary. With bim aro three
strangely suspicious characters. They are the
"Cronies" and their street friends would not
recognize them in them Wills, Hen
shaw and Ten Broeck. Here one is
given an Idea of the true and funny
character of the performance. Anyone who has
seen the entertainment this season says that by
tbe time the curtain falls on the. first act the
audience is completely won over.and from then
on to the end abandons itself to the enjoyment
of the laughing performance. When played in
Pittsburg two seasons ago it made a fairly good
impression. Wills, Henshaw and Ten Broeck
proved to be capital entertainers. This time
they come, it Is said, with a better comedy, for
tbe "Two Old Cronies" bas been much im
provedbetter company and good costumes. It
is but truth to say that tbe most favorable re
ports have been heard from the company al
season.
At the Grand Opera House to-morrow night
Daniel Frohman's company begins a week's en
gagement In Belasco and De Mille's delightful
society comedy, "The Wife," which was pre
sented here last season for the first time and
proved to be one of the pleasantcst events of
the winter's amusement. The play deals with
society life at Newport and Washington. Tbe
company engaged for the presentation of "The
Wife" this season will include Mrs. Bertan
Gibhs, that charming and delightful clever
artist who was seen here last season as Helen
Truman (the title role). S. Miller Kent, an
other favorite, is still seen as Robert Oray.
Mr. Henry Herman, too, will be seen in his
original part, together with Mr. Gregory. Mrs.
Etta Hawkins, as Kilty Ivis, will no doubt
create renewed admiration for her bewitching
representation, as before. Miss Logan and
Miss Danton still play the same characters.
Mr. Boyd Putnam will play Senator Ruther
ford; Miss Francis Gaunt, Lucille; Mis Ethel
G rej brook, Mrs. 8. Bellamy Ives; Henry Tal
bot will be Silas Truman; Thomas H. Barns
will be tbe Major, and C. P. Field the Jack
Dexter, giving great promise of an admirable
performance.
At Harris' Theater romle opera will be pre
sented this week by the Original Wilbur Opera
Companv, beaded by the popular favorite,
Susie Kirwin. The organization contains a
number of other sweet singers, and tbe four
funny comedians will stand comparison with
the bright lights of more pretentious combina
tions. Tbe chorus is composed of girls who are
really . pretty. can sing well and
who also execute the movements of
marches in true military style. The repertorle
for tbe week bas been arranged as follows:
Monday, "Princess of Trebizonder" Tuesday,
"Bohemian Girl;" Wednesday, "Grand
Duchess;" Thursday. "Fra Dlavolo;" Friday,
"Mascotte;" Saturday matinee, "Bohemian
GIrlj" Saturday night, "Princess of Trebi
londe." No Pittsburger who patronizes the Academy
of Music really needs to know more than that
the Night Owls Burlesque Company will ap
pear tbero this week. Jollity marks every per
formance by these favorites of the variety
stage. Topack and Steele are knockabout per.
formers that have few if any equals; Sam Ber
nard is a most comical Dutch Impersonator,
and Delhauer. '"The Frog," is inimitable in bis
specialty. The rest of the Night Owls include
such favontes as Annie Wilmuth, Frank
O'Brien, (day Adams, John B. Wills, the La
Porte Sisters and others. "Little Lord Fanntle
roy's Reception" is a most diverting part of
each performance, and tbe afterpiece is a new
burlesque called "The Sculptor's Dream."
AHATINEE production of "Romeo and Ju
liet" will be tbe attraction at the Bijou Thea
ter on Friday afternoon, April 18, under the
auspices of the pupils of the Curry School of
Elocution and Dramatic Culture. The cast of
characters include names quite familiar to
Pittsburgers. Miss Millie Gardner will take the
part of Juliet and Mr. Ed McClelland that of
Jiomeo. Byron W. King is the manager and
instructor.
Madame Robseiler, Switzerland'sbearded
nightingale, and her daughter bead the list of
attractions at the World's Museum in Alle
gheny this week. Big Alice, George LIppert,
the tripedalist. Prof. Angelo's performing birds
and Scheidler, the magician, are also among
the curiosities. In tbe theater a long variety
performance is given, in which the Kehoes and
other well-known performers take part. It is a
wonderful return for 10 cents.
Singe Whispers
Colonel McCaull, has engaged R. T. Cot
ton to take the place of De Wolf Hopper.
Fbancis Wilson sails for England on May
3 for a pleasure trip. His next season will
open at tbe Broadway Theater on August 18.
Mb.Mabt. Hanly. manager for Edward
Harrigan, states that we shall soon see bis star
in bis well-known play "Old Laviuder" at the
Bijou Theater.
A dramatic version of Rider Haggard's
"Jess." by Eweretta Lawrence and J. J. Bis
good, was produced at tbe Adelpbi Theater,
London, on tbe 25th ult. It proved a failure.
Fay Tehpleton begins her season as a star
under the direction of William Lykens, August
1, at Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theater
where she is bookedforan engagement of eigbt
weeks, opening in a new comic opera.
This from Dunlop's Stage News: The new
Duquesne Theater, which will be erected by
David Henderson at Pittsburg, will be sit
uated on the ground floor, and in all re
spects will be as complete as the Treuiont
Theater in Boston, or the Broadway in New
York.
AS was inevitable, a burlesque on "Jeanne
d'Arc" is being prepared and will be held in
readiness for production at a London theater
simultaneously with the appcaranco of Sarah
Bernhardt. Florence Sr. John, the actress
seen here last week in "Faust," will probably
play Joan.
Emile Zola, who is known to have made
moro by bis pen than any author living, and
whose last work has reached its rifty-fif th edi
tion, has written five plays, all of which have
6 roved ghastly failures. They are: "Tnercse
.aauin." "Les Heritiers." 'Habourdin." "Le
Bonton de Rose," "La Curee and Germinal."
Thomas W. Keene will be the next at
traction after "The Wife," at tho Grand
Opera House. He will present for the first
time here his latest and most successful char
acterization of "Louis XL." in conjunction
with "Richard UL," "Richelieu," "Othello"
and 'The Merchant ot Venice."
The news comes from England that New
York is to have a music hall on tho London
plan. Tbe site is said to be selected, and the
representative of a 'syndicate with SoOO.OOO
capital is in London looking up attractions.
It is said that the entire companies of the Em
pire and the Alhambra will como over and
alternate at tbe new balk
Mr. Henby Talbot, of tbe Lyceum Thea
ter "Wife" Company, has transferred his al
legiance from Mr. Daniel Frohman to Mr.
Charles Frohman, and, with a number of the
latter gentleman's stock company, will open
at Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theater on
or a Dout September L Mr. Talbot bas made a
success in the part of Silas Truman, in "The
Wife."
Madame Patti was reported to have said
some pretty hard things of Mrs. Kendal, and
the latter by way of comment replied: "I can
scarcely believe that Madame Patti said these
harsb things of me. and rather look upon it as
tho license of an overzealous reporter. I do
not know Madame Patti personally, but I know
she is a nice little woman and a great singer."
Now Patti exclaims: "I have never in my life
hadamthincr to sav about Mrs. Kendall" she
exclaimed. "It is a falsehood, made out of
whole cloth. I could not speak so meanly of
anyone." So everyone is happy.
The Dramatic Mirror will issue the first
number of a new periodical, the Dramatic
Mirror Quarterly, early next month. This
magazine will contain tbe dramatic essays
which have latterly become the Mirror's first
page feature, together with certain other spe
cial matter that it is promised will prove valu
able to tbose interested in current dramatic
literature The Quarterly will bo edited by
Hartison Grey Fiske. The dramatlc'cssays
are tbe best contributions of tbeir kind ever
made to a theatrical journal, and the Mirror is
to be congratulated on its enterprise.
Robebt Mantell begins a weeit's engage
ment at the Bijou Theater on Monday, April 21,
when be will appear in Alexander Dumas' fa
mous romantic drama, "The Corsican Broth
ers," in which he is reported to have achieved
a brilliant success. The deep, human interest
surrounding the lives of the twin brotbers,.Louij
and Fabiendei JFranchi, cannot helo but prove
attractive to tho play-goer, and every promi
nent revival of this drama has met with popu
lar approval. Mr. Mantell, in bis production,
has to a certain extent copied Mr. Henry
Irving's magnificent presentation of tbe play at
tbo Lyceum Theater in London. There is some
very fine scenery, rich costumes: and the intro
duction of specialty artists in the masquerade
ball scene makes the third act one of the most
interesting fn tbe play. As both combatants
are expert swordsmen, tbe duel scene will be
well worth witnessing. Besides an unusually
fine dramatic company, there will be a large
auxiliary force employed in this production,
which promises to be a memorable one in every
respect.
THE JOLLY PKDAGOGDES.
A Unlquo Surprise for Deputy Superintend
ent Honck School Room Gossip.
A jovial party of educators returned yester
day morning from tbe California Normal
School quarterly centennial celebration.
Among them Deputy Superintendent Houck,
the most popular personage among the teachers
of Western Pennsylvania. Tbe appearance of
the depnty, his friends thought, would bo im
proved by replacing his Lebanon tile with one
of Pittsburg finish, and this is tbe way they
did it: They informed him that a man named
Wilson wanted to see bim in a certain hat
store. Tbe whole party went there, and on en
tering one ot them knocked tlm deputy's hat
off. The others immediately made a football
of it, and It was a sorry sight when they asked
the hatter to put plasters on it and fix it up.
Mr. Houck looked on in wild-eyed astonish
ment. The batter said his most expert work
man could not make a presentable headgear
out of such a wreck, so tbe party to square
matters bought Mr. Houck two hat. When
Mr. Houck understood tho joke he wanted to
know if Mr. Wilson was not waiting for him at
a doming store.
Dr. Kearns' resolution at the meeting of the
Central Board last Tuesday to abolish cor
poreal punishinout in the Pittsburg schools,
and Prof. Bane's bill for compulsory education
were both discussed by school principals yes
terday. Deputy Superintendent Houck was
a visitor at tbe Central Board rooms in tbe
m irning, and expressed bis views. He is not
iu favor of a law prohibiting tbe use of tbe rod.
He countenances it to a certain extent, but
thinks it should be done away with as much as
possible. He thinks a compulsory education
bill would be very beneficial, but that no very
strict measures should be the penalty.
On Tuesday evening an Interesting contest
toi'k place in tbe chapel at Ingram between tbe
scholars in the public schools of Ingram for the
Demorest sliver medal. The judges were D. W.
M. Wallace. Prof. Chapman, of the Fourth
ward schools, Pittsburg, andWboinas M. Mc
Farland, Esq., with Percy F. Smith, presiding.
There Were seven contestants, as follows: Edna
Dilworth, Ben Crumpton, Annie Crumpton,
Florence Petrie, Fred Parsons, Margaret Gil
more and Mamie Morris.
The medal was offered for the best declama
tion taken from a pamphlet on temperance sent
out by M. Demorest, aud at tbe close of the
contest the judges unanimously awarded it to
Florence Petrie, daughter of Mr. Newton
Petrie, Deputy County Register. There were
other interesting exercises. "Tbe Katy Did,"
sung by the girls; the "Burlesque Band," by
tbe boys; "Railroad Cars," by the larger girls;
dialogues, recitations, eta, by Walker Herriott,
Mary Evans, Nellie McMahon and John Rea;
"Looking Ahead," and "Visitors from Fairy
land." were thoroughly enjoyed by the large
audience present.
Gossip of the School Rooms.
Miss Sadie Douglass, of the Springfield
School, fills the existing vacancy in the Liberty
School.
Folly 20 per cent of the pupils of the St.
Clair schools are absent on account of the
measles.
Mrs. Parker, who at one time was a teacher
In tbe Fourteenth ward school, bas been
elected an additional for tbe Hazel woou school.
The Peebles district, Twenty-third ward. Is
growing very rapidly, and at tbe schools there
the attendance is phenomenally large. At the
Hazelwood building the dressing room has
been converted into a school room.
SupebintendentLtjckey will have a con
sultation with Manager Johnston, of the Expo,
sition, tbo early part of tbo week regarding the
amount of space which will be given for tbe
school exhibit next September, and on this will
depend tbe amount of work which will be re
quired from each school. Circulars will likely
be issued by Wednesday stating the nature and
quantity of the exhibit expected.
Tbe twenty-fifth anniversary of tbe Appo
mattox surrender was thoroughly celebrated
in this section. AU tbe celebrations were un
usually fine, and will bo pleasantly recollected
for some time.
Post 259's celebration on Tuesday evening
was much enjoyed by those privileged to at
tend. It was not gotten up elaborately as were
the others, but as Tuesday evening was the eve
of tbe surrender, the post decided to celebrate.
Speeches were delivered by Comrades Riddle
and Slagle, of Post 2S9; Morrison, Shook and
Stayton, of Post 68; f rvin and Miller, of Post
162: Reese and Mcllwalne, of Post 157: Sample,
of Post 128, and Department Commander Den
nlston. Comrade Webb, of Philadelphia, gave
a recitation.
An interesting little story was brought out
bv Commander Charles O, Smith's Introduction
of the Department Commander. It was about
as follows:
"A little more than a quarter of a century
ago in one of the wards of a hospital in Wash
ington there lay a soldier, seriously wounded.
On one side of bis cot stood the surgeons in
earnest consultation. On the other side, with
his heart filled with sympathy and affection
and his eyes overflowing with tears of sorrow,
stood the manly brother of this soldier. As be
bent forward a tear fell from his evo and lit
upon the faceot bis suffering brother. This
did more to revive that soldier than did all tbe
stimulants and medicines of tho doctors. Look
ing up into his brother's eyes, tbe soldier said:
'Will, what are you crying about? Do the doc
tors think I am dying?' Receiving no answer,
he said: 'Well, 1 am not,' and be did not. It is
our privilege and pleasure, comrades, to have
that soldier with us this evening He is not
only a brave and battle-scarred veteran, whose
laurels none can dispute, but bo is also a loyal
and energetic Grand Army comrade, an upright
and patriotic citizen, one whom we delight to
honor. It is not necessary for me to introduce
bim to this audience. You all know him, for
he belongs to us. Nevertheless, I take great
pleasure in presenting to you Comrade Joseph
F. Dcnniston, of Post 117 of Pittsburg. Depart
ment Commander of Pennsylvania,"
Post 12S's celebration at Carnegie Music Hall
Allegheny, was notable, Past Commander
Gerwig welcomed everybody in a good address.
General E. S. Osborne delivered a stirring and
appropriate address. Colonel Chill W. Hazzard
delivered a characteristically fine speech, and
told some good stories of wonderful heroism.
He also gave some reasons for tho existence of
the Grand Army. Department Commadder
Denniston delivered an address full of interest,
General J. P. S. Gobln was down for an ad
dress, but be could not be present. Excellent
musical features were furnished by the Grand
Army Band which was indeed grand; Post
12S's choir, Mr. E. Edstrom. Mrs. Leah Dickin
son, Profs. Gaston. Matz, Griffith and Yost, of
the G. A. R. Band; Miss Irene Sample, Mrs.
Henkler, Mr. E. H. Dermitt, Misa Sauie Cart
wright and Mr. -Fred A. East. Miss Lillian
Burkbardt as usual delighted the audience with
her reciting. One of her pieces was "Times
Have Changed," written by Dr. William Gray,
of Post 128. which was a fitting rebuke to them
who so far forges their manhood as to decry
and deprecate the services of tbo patriots of
the sixties. Cuinrade Thomas G. Sample pre
sided in an able manner. The souvenir pro
gramme is a nautisomo anair, tne iront repre
senting an American flag. It is of red, white
and bine silk, with gilt stars, and tbe number,
"128," in gilt. Around tbe flag is a border of
silver tinsel and silk cord. Regrets were read
from some eminent old oldicrs.
The celebration of Post 238 at Turner Hall,
Allentown, was a very enjoyable affair. This
energetic post secured a fine array of oratorical.
musical . ana literary taiont tor tne occasion.
In a stirring speech Comrade Daniel Asbwortb,
of Post 3, revived memoties of tbe crowning
point in tbe War of the Rebellion, and spoke
very interestingly of many matters relative to
that great event. Excellent vocal music was
rendered by Misses Ecker, ThomaB, Perry,
Barnes and Seese and Messrs. Alt, Ecker and
Prof. Reynolds. Miss Sadie Burnett and Miss
Minnie Barnes recited selections and were lib
erally applauded. Other musical and literary
features helped to make this meeting what it
was one of the best ever given on the hill.
An interesting feature of tbe meeting was a
presentation to tbe post of a beautiful Ameri
can flag on behalf of the people of the hill by
Prof. Kennedy, of the Allentown schools. It
was received on behalf of the Post by Comrade
A. P. Burchfield. For his many kindnesses to
the post on various occasions Prof. Kennedy
was surprised with a fine gold headed ebony
cane. The meeting was large, tbe hall being
crowded.
Post 157 celebrated tbo Appomattox sur
render with a grand campfire on Thursday
evening. Excellent speakers, singers and re
citers made tbe meeting taronghout one of
much enjoyment. Major Brainor spoke elo
quently of the surrender and paid a high
tribute to tbe loyal women of '61 and '65. Com
rade S. N. Trent talked well of tbe great event
and pictured what would have been had seces
sion been permanently successful. Colonel
Danks told of tbe good resulting from tbe sur
render. He also contributed a song, "The
Blue." Commander Charles O. Smith, of Post
208, gave gome of his personal experiences in
the war, which were quite interesting. "Chap
lain" McGuire. ot Post 11, and Comrade H. H.
Bengough spoke interestingly. Comrade John
Moreland. of Post 151, waxed eloquent and
stirred np plenty of enthusiasm. Miss Carrie
Terrant sang two selections and Miss "Sadie
Burnett gave two recitations. Both ladies won
much applause. Comrade Gottard recited the
"Farmer's Boy." Comrade Bernard Coll mde
a good mas'er of ceremonies. The postroom
was crowded witli well-rleased auditors.
General A. A. Humphreys Post 515, of Ben
nett, Pa., gave an entertainment at tbe Opera
House of that place on the anniversary of tbe
surrender of Lee, which was quito a success.
Commander Warden, of the post, presided, and
In bis most genial manner introduced the par
tlclpants in tho entertainments. Owing to the
illness of some of the participants the pro
gramme was not carried ont as originally in
tended. Nevertheless, tbo entertainment was
a decided success, financially and otherwise.
The anniversary celebration of Post 157, last
Wednesday evening, was a grand success, and
tbe committee of arrangements at its final
meeting, last FrMay evening, expressed itself
as highly pleased with the assistance received
from the ladles and gentlemen who volunteered
to take part In the evening's programme. Those
mentioned especially were Miss Edith Harrii,
E. A. A'ond, M. D and the gentlemen of the
Select Knights Band.
Post 230's celebration was also a success. The
firogramme was excellent and tbe audience was
arge. Tbe exercises consisted principally of
musical and literary features. Good speakers
were present ana mo anair was thoroughly en
joyable. The Home Boomlntt.
The following from the Ladies of the G. A. R.,
dated at Hawkins station, and on the neat let
ter head of the "Home," was received by the
G. A. R. Editor yesterday:
The Soldiers' Widows' Home project is pro.
grossing far beyond our expectations. Even
our sister State, Kansas, asks tbe committee to
receive their widows' mite." O. H. Rippey Cir
cle, whicb was so disappointed in losing 200
raised for this purpose by failure of tbe Law
renceville Bank, made a donation of $50 with
hopes for tbe future. No one is too poor to give
a "widow's mite." The smallest amounts will
be received by our Treasurer, Mrs. Emma
Douglass, Braddock, Pa., and receipted for
with thanks for tbe good heart. However small
they not only increase the fund but are a sure
cure lor insomnia.
Tbe magic lantern show of war scenes held ra
Mansfield Borough School Hall on Tuesdav
evening under the auspices of tho Ladies of
tbe G. A. R. was a decided success. The pro
ceeds are to go to tbe Home.
Lovnl Lesion, Aged 25.
Quite a nnmberof companions of the military
order of the Loyal Legion from this vicinity
will attend tho celebration of the twenty-fifth
anniversary of that organization at Philadel
phia this week. Most of them will leave over
tbe Pennsylvania Railroad at 8:10 to-morrow
evening. Some will be accompanied by their
wives. The general meeting will be held In the
Academy of Music on Tuesdav evening, and
on Wednesday evening a full dress reception
will be held in tbe Academy of Fine Arts.
There will be a big attendance, and tbe ex
officers will be royally entertained, though it
looks as if hotel accommodations will be short
very short It will be a notable affair
throughout. The famous Marine Band will
be there.
Memorial Day Approaches.
Tbe posts will soon begin to prepare for the
celebration of Memorial Day even now some
preparations bave been made but tbe incident
ceremonies and their arrangement will soon be
tbe prime topio of the post meetings. Doubt
less the solemn custom of strewing flowers over
the graves of the departed brave will be as gen
erally observed as usual, and the rites will be
made very interesting at the different ceme
teries. The following notice has been issued to the
commanders or Posts 3. 11, 157, 20a, 230 and 259:
COMBAnES Bv virtue of authority in me vested,
an Secretary or the Joint Memorial Committee for
1839, and in tmrsuauce of Instructions lrom said
committee, the Joint Memorial Committee lor 18U0
will meet In Common Council Chamber, Municipal
Hall, this city, on Saturday, the 25th day or April,
18S0. at 8 o'clock P. M. You will therefore please
make a detail or (3) five comrades of your post to
serve on the last above mentioned committee.
J1ILLI5 McKowx,
Secretary Joint Memorial Committee for 1889.
Grnnd Army Briefs.
Twenty-five years to-morrow since the
cowardly shooting of President Lincoln.
Encampment No. 58, U. V. L, was mus
tered at Sharon, Pa., last Thursday evening.
Thomas J. Stewabt, Past Department
Commander, has completely recovered from his
recent sick spell.
A young lady daughter of Colonel John A.
Danks is ill with pneumonia and fears are en
tertained that she will not recover.
"Chaplain" McGuire, ot Post U, will lec
ture next Friday evening at the Fifth Avenue
M. E. Church on "What I Saw in the Army."
Judge Collieb will lecture on his regi
ment, tbe One Hundred and Thirty-ninth, at
Encampment No. 1, U. V. L., to-morrow even
ing. A concert will be given in tbe near future
by tbe New Orleans Colored Jubilee Singers at
Odd Fellows' Hall, Southside, for the benefit
of Post 151's library fund.
Post 151's Memorial Day Committee is at
work laying plans and making arrangements
for tho observance of Memorial Day. The
services will be as usual in the old Methodist
graveyard at Colonel Patterson's monument.
Nine and twenty years had passed yesterday
morning since the attack on Fort Sumter aud
it will be 29 years to-morrow since Major An
derson, with his valiant little band, marched
out of the surrendered tort with the honors of
war.
The "Drummer Boy of Shiloh" was on Fri
day afternoon given at tbe Bijou Theater for
the benefit of tbe Newsboys' Home. The same
volunteer talent that presented the piece for
Post 3 did it for the home project. A nice lit
tle sum was realized.
A Mustek was a feature of Post 117s meet
ing last ween. Two applications were read.
Some of the comrades who have been out foi
sometime are returning to tbe fold. Tbe whole
post considers itself a recruiting committee,
and a good year is expected.
Captain Wint, who is now the senior officer
at Jefferson Barracks, 13 one of the companions
of tbe Loyal Legion who will pass through
Pittsburg on bis wayto Philadelphia to-morrow.
He was a Pcnnsyluania volunteer during tbe
w ar. alter wbich he was made an officer in the
United States cavalry,
Harry Teetebs, who was at one time a
member of Post 181, Braddock, and later of
Post 199, Turtle Creek, died at his brother's
bouse in tbe East End on Friday. During the
Cleveland administration be was in Washing
ton, and belonged to a post there. At one time
he was prominent in Grand Army circles in
Pittsburg.
The Naval Post, No. 100, is the most success
ful post composed exclusively of naval veterans
in the country. It has a magnificent hall and
is well manned at all points. Its muster room
is arranged like tbe deck of a sblp, with its
binnacles, bells steering apparatus, quarter
deck and other appointments. It is handsomely
furnished throughout.
Post 3 passed a series of resolutions last
Mouday evening indorsing bill 7,030, known as
tbe homestead bill, requesting our Congress
men to do all they can to have it become a law.
Tbe committee which prepared the resolutions
was composed ot comrades D. H. Williams,
Chairman; John S. Lambie, E.H. Brady, Daniel
McWilliams, M. B. Lemon, Charles F. Mc
Kenna and Hon. Thomas M. Bayne.
Comrade H. H. Bengouoh will be in Phil
adelphia on Tuesday of this week to attend a
meeting of tbe committeo appointed by the
Department Commander to prepare and present
to Past Department Commander Thomas J.
Stewart a suitable memorial in appreciation of
his love and work in the G. A. R. The meet
ing will be in Judge Advocate G. Harry Davis'
office.
Depaetment Commandeb Denniston
will attend tbe 25th anniversary of the Loyal
Legion at Philadelphia on Tuesday. He will
put in some time at headquarters, and on
Thursday be will visit Post 61 at Altoona. The
Altoona Post will escort bim to Bell wood,
where on Friday there will be a meeting of
the posts of Blair county under the auspices of
Post 126. The Department Commander will
return to Pittsburg next Saturday morning.
The determination of the ladies of the G. A.
R. to found a borne similar in its general pur
poses to that of the Woman's Relief Corps at
Brookville, Fa., does not meet with approval
from leading Grand Army men. and without
their approval it cannot be a success. Tbe ob
jection is that both homes will, after a year,
ask appropriations for support from tbe State
Legislature. Scout and Mail. If this refers to
the Soldiers' Widow's Home at Hawkins sta
tion you are misinformed, comrade. It will be
a success.
A Design for tbe monument to be erected by
tbe National Guard of Pennsylvania to the
memory of General John F. Hartranft has
been selected, and the contract awarded at a
price not to exceed 3,000. Tbe design is that
of a shaft 36 feet high, with ar. 8-foot base and
a total weight of 10 tons. The material will be
tbe best polished granite, with a medallion bust
of the General on one lower side. On the
other three sides will be suitable inscriptions
setting forth tbe General's service during the
war. It will be placed in the Montgomery
Cemetery, Norristown, Pa. Mrs. Hartranft's
wishes were consulted largely in the selection
of the design. She objected to a statue, either
on foot or on horseback.
8ona of Veterans-
Camps are beginning to prepare for Memo
rial Day.
The assistant inspecting officers have been
appointed.
Camp 33 will soon commence to drill with
Camp 162.
Camp 2 is being, equipped as an infantry
camp. The camp is paying all the incident
expenses.
Eighteen Eons from, Camp 33 and other
camps attended the pink tea of Ladles' Aid
Society 21 at Uniformed Knights Hall last
Mouday.
Post 162 held its first drill at Washington
Infantry Hall on last Wednesday. There was
a good attendance. This camp will bave three
musters in tbe next two meetings.
The reception to be held on next Tuesday at
Cyclorama nail under the auspices of Camps
33 and 162 promises to be a great success so
cially and financially. The ball will be beauti
fully and peculiarly decorated. The dancing
programmes are very fine. Tho contents of tbe
Srogramme are calculated to please all. Tbe
oldiers' Widows' Home project will receive
tbe proceeds.
INTEEESTLNG ART G0SIP.
The large portrait of a gentleman in a fur
lined overcoat, shown as Gillespie's, is the work
of Mrs. Ida Joy Didier.
"The Prelude," after R. Poetzelberger. and
"Brewing Mischief," by P. Spiegle, are two fine
etchings, though of small size, of which excel
lent proofs are shown at Boyd's.
The study of a head by Miss Josie Woodwell
that was shown in tbe Gillesole gallery last
week, is sufficient evidence that the young lady
is possessed of a full share of artistic talent,
and also that it has been carefully cultivated
and developed. The picture exhibits a most
marked degree of strength and is free from tbe
faults wbicb usually attend the efforts of all
but the most accomplished artists at work of
this character. It is especially good in color
and handling, and is at the same time thor
oughly artistiu in conception.
The painting of a woodland scene wbicb Mr.
George Hetzel exhibits at Gillespie's is very
characteristic of his favorite, style In art, and is
at the same time a picture that is possessed of
more than usual truthfulness to nature. The
scene is one taken looking outward from the
edge of a woods to a chain of wooded bills. Tbe
spot has an airof loneliness and seclusion. In
the foreground tall trees form a netwbrk of
branches against the sky, and produce a pleas
ing effect with their curving trunks and va
riously tinted foliage. The color scheme of
the work is not strong, but it has a certain
richness of quality without any trickiness or
straining after effect.
AT the one hundred and fifty-sixth reception
of tbe Art Society, although music formed the
chief attraction of the" evening it did not pre
vent many admiring glances being cast toward
the side of tbe room occupied by tbe fine paint
ing of Munkacsy's wbich was loaned for the
occasion by Mr. Charles Lockhart. Tbe sub
ject represents tbe visit of a young peastnt
woman with ber children to a lady surrounded
by all tbe beauties of a luxuriously appointed
home. ThU work is a strong composition and
is well carried out in detail, the children ex
hibiting just that mixture of curiosity and
timidity which naturally arises lrom tbe
strangeness of their surroundings; but, as In
many of Munkacsy's works, tbe strong and
brilliant coloring is one of tbe most noticeable
features ot the picture. As the figures are for
thL most part relieved against a background of
flowers, the artist has had full play for tbe
exercise ot his talent in this direction.
There are two fine collections of pictures
now open for inspection at tbe Gillespie gal
lery, tbe one of water colors by Madame Mad
eleine Le Maise, the other of oil paintings from
the galleries of Goupil & Co. The first men
tioned works bave been previously noticed in
this column, and should receive a visit f om all
who are Interested in art matters; and tbo
paintings in oil include some Important pic
tures that are each singly worth while going
nut of one's way to see. Among these is tbe
fine head by Henner, a work In bis most strong
ly characteristic style: the splendid cattle pic
ture by Van Marcke, noticeable for its richness
of color and truthfulness of to.ne: an excep
tionally strong Scbreyer, showing bis wonder
ful skill in tho delineation of borses in motion:
the fine stndy of a shepherdess and sheep by
Ridgway Knight, and a number of others less
striking in appearance, but tbe work of men In
the front rank of the profession, such as
Daubigny, Diaz, Cazan, Julien Dupre and other
eqnallv famous painters. There Is a fine work
byF. Flaming, and one by Corot shows a greater
degree of finish than anyof bis works that have
heretofore been exhibited here. Tbe name
"Pokitonow" may be deciphered by a careful
study of tbe lower right hand corner of the
smallest work in the collection, which has a
great deal of good in it, notwithstanding its
diminutive size.
Mb. John W. Beattys painting "A Block
Island Road," which has been exhibited for a
few days past in the Gillespie gallery, is one of
the most notable works wbich he has yet pro
duced, particularly as regards composition and
general effect. It is, in fact, so striking and
distinctive in character, so far removed from
tbe class of subjects with which we are most
familiar as the work of our local artists, that
the first impression one receives is that it must
have come from abroad, and tho second is that
no matter where it came from it is a strong and
attractive pictnre. The subject is one that
most artists would pass by without seeing in it
any of the qualities that constitute tbe founda
tion of merit in art works. It Is in this rppect
that tbe greatest valneof tbe painting lies; It
teaches ns that there is often more in nature
than appears to the eye of the average ob
server, and the ability to bring out these truths
more clearly is tbe feature of highest value in
the artist's enviable power. In this picture Mr.
Beatty has succeeded in attaining a unity of
effect and a harmony of rela'ion tbat make his
work a true transcript of nature at a given mo
ment of time, giving tbe details fairly, and
combining them clearly with a view to produc
ing a singleness and completeness of effect in
tbe work as a whole. A yoke of oxen being
drlverrxlown tbe road lend an interest to the
scene, which is also enhanced by the glimpse of
tbe roofs of some buildings half hidden among
tbe trees on the left of the road.
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LATIMER'S.
Grand Sale of '
CARPETINGS.
500 ROLLS INGRAIN, 50c
This is one of the bargain opportunities
offered by needy mills to SPOT CASH
purchasers. Come and have your share.
400 Rolls Tapestry, 50, 65,
J5, 80 and 85c
Never such prices offered on fine goods
and choicest styles. Also the latest in
NIOQUETTES
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BODY BRUSSELS.
T. M. LATIMEE.
138 and (40 Federal and 45 and 46
South Diamond Sts., Allegheny, Pa.
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Hundreds of Dozens of New Shapes and Colors in Hats and
Bonnets were added to Our Stock last week,
Making it the
Most Complete, Most Choice,
Most Attractive
Ever Shown Anywhere in the United States.
TRIMMED BONNETS I
TRIMMED HATS
Are shown now In immense variety and at the most reasonable prioes.
You can have your Hat or Bonnet trimmed here by artistic milliners
while you wait
GLOVES! GLOVES!
New spring Kid Gloves in largest variety
at popular prices. 4
Four-button, We, 65c, 75c. 51 00, $1 25.
Five-hook, new stitching, 89c, fl 00,
?125.
Seven-hook, new stitching, ?1 00, ?1 50,
?1 75.
Fine Milanese Silk Gloves, 50c and 75a.
Fine Milanese Mits at all prices.
Misses' Kid Gloves from 38c, 50c, 600 to
08c.
SPRING JACKETS and CAPES.
This department boomed all last week. This is not surprising, considering the im
mense assortments we show this season and the low prices that rule in this house. Many
new styles have been added within the last few days. Be sure to look at our goods
before jrniti? elsewhere.
CLOTH CAPES-82 00, ?2 50, $2 75, J3 50, $3 75, $4 CO. 55 00, up to 510 75.
BEADED CAPES 51 50, $2 00, 52 95, 53 75, up to ?9 75.
A grand line of Stockinette, Corkscrew and Chevron Jackets, ?3 00 to 514.
New Lace, Silk and Cashmere Wraps in great variety.
Cashmere Shawls and Wraps for elderly ladies. .
SOME TJNDERWEAB B-eVRGAOCNS.
Misses' Game Vests, sizes 20, 22, 24. 26, 28, 30, 32, 34. Prices, 9c, He, 13c, 17c, 20c,
22c, 24c, 25e. Nice qualities Ribbed Vests, 15c. 18c, 22c, 25e, 35c. Misies' Summer Vests,
daintily trimmed with Silk Embroidery, 10c, 12Jc, 15c, 18c, 20e, etc, according to sizes.
We offer this week extraordinary bargains in Lace Curtains, from 68c to 510. Cur
tain Nets, Portieres and Poles. See them.
peibavm
510 to 5(4 Market Street
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
On tha Female Face.
Superfluous hair is an excessive growth of
hair on the upper lip, cbln, cheeks, throat, fore
head, between the eyebrows, on the nose and
ears; also on men's cheeks above the beard line
and from moles and birthmarks. It is surpris
ingly prevalent, we see it in the church, theater,
on the street and wherever ladies congregate.
This is one of the most distressing and annoy
ing blemishes that any lady can be afflicted
with.
The use of depilatories, tweezers, scissors or
razors all make ihesa hairs grow harsher,
coarser and more numerous, as hundreds of
ladles know to their sorrow.
Dr. J. Van Dvck. 602 Fenn ave.. Pittsburg.
Eermanently and forever destroys superfluous
air by tbe
ELECTRIC 2JEEDLE OPERATION,
This is a purely scientific operation and Is
indorsed by all physicians and surgeons of
eminence as being the only method in tho
world by which the hair can be destroyed so
that it can never grow again.
Dr. Van Dyck ha3 operated for years, has
treated hundreds of cases and has acquired a
national reputation in electro surgery.
Stop tbe use of depilatories,tweezers. scissors
or razors and consult Dr. Van Dyck at once
and bave the hairs destroyed forever; offlco 502
Penn ave.
Acne In this disease white or red inflamed
J timples appear on forehead, cheeks and nose,
s often associated with an oily condition of tbe
skin, affects both sexes between the ages of 10
and 30, is a very unsightly facial blemish.
Comedones In this affection black specks
fill the pores or the skin, seen mostly on the
cheeks, nose, forehead and ears, is often as
sociated with acne, affects both sexes.
Liver Spots Are dark, brownish, dirty,
muddy looking spots in the cheeks, forehead,
neck and around the mouth; tbe neck and
mouth often looking as if skin were soiled;
affecting ladies mostly.
If you bave tbe above, any rash humor erup
tion, any blemish, discoloration or disease of
the skin, complexion, bair or scalp, consult
Dr. Van Dyck at once. Remember this is his
life study; no matter how serious your case
may be or bow long it has lasted, tbe doctor
can effect a thorough cure in yonr case. Terms
very reasonable: within the means of every
one; none turned away. Patients at a distance
can be treated by letter by writing a careful
description of their cases. Don't neglect your
case another day. Advice free. CjII or ad
dressee J. Vai DYCK.502 Penn avenue. Pitts
burg. Pa. Office bonrs, U to 6; Sundays. 10 to 1:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays until S
p. m. ap8-70-ssu
Bny the WMte Sewing Mac-Mae.
BEST IN THE WORLD.
J. KEVAN fc CO,,
' 12 SIXTH STREET.
BRANCHES: 231 OHIO ST., Allegheny,
and 12) FRANKSTOWN AVE., East End.
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Jo will bny a Sewing Machine at the Domestle
rooms There are still a few second-hand
machines remaining unsold. Tbe liebt run
ning Domestic Sowing Machines and Domestic
Patterns will be found at onr new rooms. No. 3
Sixth street. RODQERS & BROOKS.
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HOSIERY! HOSIERY!
Ladies guaranteed Fast Black Hose, lSo.
19e, 25c.
Ladies' guaranteed extra fine quality, 30c,
35c, 37c, 45c and 50c.
Ladies' fancy Lisle Hose, 35c, 38c, 45c, 48c,
50c.
Ladies' striped full regular made Hose, 16c,
18c, 22c, 25c
Ladies' black all-silk Hose, 50c. 75c, tl 00.
18 lines of Misses' Cotton and Lisle Hose.
fast black, 12c to 50c.
Gents' full regular plain and fancy Hoie,
12c, 15c, 18c, 22e, 25c.
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