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Lohengrin and Mendelssohn after their
summer rest hare reappeared in polite soci
ety, and herald with their joyous strains any
number of future weddings and awaken
memories of countless past ones.
Several churches durirg the past week
have resounded with the doubly suggestive
music, and the Exposition Hall also. "What
a firm grasp upon the wedabie and wedded
public those two marches have anyway, so
much so that a wedding is hardly consid
ered a wedding at all without one or both of
them! Quite a number of cards are out for
the early fall weddings, and then, from ap
pearances, there will be a lull until the
latter part of October, when the matrimonial
boom will commence in a vigorous manner.
Society at Cretsen.
Otherwise society will be late in begin
ning its ioundsthis fall owing to the fact
that a number of the leaders are sojourning
at Cresson, where, in honor of Mrs. Harri
son and the novelty of the thing, they will
remain much longer than usual. There
they will inaugurate and close a short so
ciety season of their own, with receptions,
teas and euchers, at which Mrs. Harrison
and the remainder of the royal household
will appear. But when the President's
family has returned to Washington and the
remainder of the Cressonites have returned
to Pittsburg and have consulted their mo
distes and milliners, it is probablea very cay
season will be ir.ausurated indeed one that
will make the years '90-'91 memorable.
Brides a Plenty.
There are not so many buds contemplat
ing blooming, but there will he a large
number of young brides who always stimu
late social doings, and besides a gay season
will be the natural reaction from the un
usually dull one of last year.
Until something more select develops to
claim the time and attention of the social
favorites who have already returned, they
arc lending their presence to the Exposition
and appearing in really large numbers.
There is no end to the elegant toilets that in
crease the brilliancy of the scenes within
the hall and give a slight air of distinction
to the whole. Thorpe Beanch.
SEPTEBIBZE GATHEELVGS.
Events of Social Importance in the Two
Ciiics Last Week.
Tbe fifteenth birthday of Miss May Feigley,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Xewton Feigley, of
2121 Penn avenue, was the occasion ot an en
joyable party at their residence on Thursday
eumne. Tli affair lasted from 8 to 12, and
was successful in evervparticular. The dinner
was suDerb. Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. George Uurg, Mr. and Mrs. William
X. Callorj. Mr. aud Mrs. Josepn liastow, Mr.
Ralph Richardson, Mr. and Mrs liarryCowan,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Armstrong. Mrs, Essie
McXarj. Mr. and Mrs. David McClelland, Mr.
and Mrs. John Benuer, Mr. and Mrs. Cal
"Wyatt. Mrs. Mary Ann McClelland,
Mrs. McQuarters. Mr. and Mrs. William Sper
ber, the Misses I'allom. Misses Annie Limpner,
Mollie Cronin, Minnie Cronin, Mollle Cromn,
Bessie Johnson. Ida Fallbush, Mamie Atchisor,
Sidie Kenncdj, Annie Clancy, Mary Cook,
Grace Connelly, Bessie McClelland and Jennie
Anderson, Messrs. David McClelland, Robert
Gibo;i. Albert McGraw, Robert Liddell.
Samuel and Walter McClelland. William and
Oliver Cook, John McClelland, Henry Erblin,
William Collins, Jerry Cronin and James Con
nelly. Et. Matthews Protestant Episcopal Church
at Homestead held a harvest home festival
Wednesday evening, the 3d inst. The Evan
gelist, Mr. D. W. Williams, conducted the
service, which was choral, even song, the
music being rendered by a picked choir of
ladies', men's and children's voices, with organ
and orchestral accompaniments. The chancel
and altar Mere profusely and tastefully deco
rated with flowers, lruits. grains and vege
tables, the work of the willius hands of the
ladies of the parish. 1 lie Evangelist, Mr.
Leslie, preached the scrnicn, taking for his
subject, "The Vicissitudes of Lite and the
Providence or God." The preaching was
earnest, animated with some pasaces of deep
pathos The singing of the special himns and
an'hems was hrst-class in every respect, doing
great credit to the sinscrs. The church was
crowded trom door to chancel steps with an
attentive, reverent audience.
One of the notable society events of the
week was the birthday party of Master Aleck
Heck, oldest son of Harry Heck, of the Dia
mond. Young Aleck, assisted by bis brother
Willie, enteriained about 3D of bis friends in
fine style. Theanniearj was the occasion of
a number of handsome presents, in honor of
Master Aleck's ninth birthdav. The guests
nere as follows: Will Heck, Freddie Khr,
Willie Fabr. Reed Slianer, Eildie Schniitt, Phil
Wilkinson. Elmer Haven, Willie Horn, Charlie
Schnetz, Walter KirK, Meriz Cluley, Albert
Heckendoon, Eddie Heck, Kannio Henderson,
May Henderson, tffie Bancker. Birdie Feigen
baum, Rosa Dugan, Helen McCarthy, Lucy
Merzwa. Tloreiice Flvnn, Cora Henderson,
Florence Haven, May fenjder. Annie Brewer.
Lil'ue Flyun, Acgie Priddy and Willie Wilkin
son. A charming afternoon "tea" was given on
Friday by MissLare aud Miss Adelaide Laro
at their home on Washington street. Alle
gheny. The boars were 4 until 6. and during
that time a large circle of friends were greeted
by the ounz hostesses and their guest of
honor. Miss Williamson, of Sharon, Pa., wlio
wore a beautiful gown of lavender silt Mis
Fownes and Miss Lillie Wattles, in black
Brussels net and pale yellow silk respectively,
ushered the ladies to the dining room, which
was garden-like with plants and flowers. Miss
Laro wore a costume of mauve silk lace, and
Miss Adelaide a white Irish point gown. The
flowers, daintv toilets and airy conversation
made the affair a success in spite of the rather
sultry weather.
A delightful surprise party was tendered Mr.
and Mrs. John Wilson, at their residence on
Webster avenne last Thursday evening, It
being the eleventh anniversary of their wed
dinc. The cuests were Misses Nellie Wilson.
Katie and Is'elhe Downey. Lydia Spamer, Joie
O'Donnelk Nellie Fawcett, badio McFadden.
Nellie and Mamie McFadden, Messrs. Edward
and Will Spamer. Her rv C. Herman. Louis
Yost, Will Alland, Alfred Herman, Harry
Kahu. Will Coyle,J. R. Watt and Prof. S.
McCoinh.
Avery delightful surprise was held at the
residence of Mrs. Bew, Ferrysvill avenue,
Thursday eveninc Music and dancing were
the features of the evcnlne's entertainment.
Among those present were Mrs. N. Somers,
Katie Donovan, Misses LidieandTillleHeckel,
Miss Burtha isomers, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bennett,
Miss Clara Boles, Messrs. W. Bow, William
Langenhurst. Ed. Clif ord. H. Pifer, Thomas M.
Tatem, Jr., and Frank Somers.
The Young Men's Pleasure Club, of Allen
town, held their regular meeting last Tuesday
evening and elected the following officers:
President. V. E. Davis; Vice President, H.J.
Davis; (Secretary, A. C. Davis; Assistant Secre
tary, Roy Banks; Treasurer, A. W. Pence, and
Marshal, C. O. Hare. There was no other busi
ness transacted except taking in Arthur Dav
idson as a member.
The Golden Circle Literary Society held its
first open meeting of the season Friday even
ing. The members entertained their friends
with an interesting programme followed by
refreshments. The societypaper, "The Chips."
was loudly applauded. The regular meetincs
ot the society will be held every Friday evening
at the Walton M. E. Church, corner Twenty
fourth and Sarah streets, at 7H5 P. M.
Last week a very enjoyable birthday surprise
was given Miss Katie Lewark, of Kansas, at
the residence of her aunt, Mrs. M. E. Scott,
Carson street, SouthsiSe. Among those present
were Misses May and Nellie Drhew, Maggie
Rose O'Rourk, Odle and May JlcCnllough and
Masters James Drbow. Georgle Beiderman and
Robbio and Andrew Stewart.
Mr. W. F. Johnston arid Miss Linn Boals,
both of Lawrenceville, were married last
Thursday evening at the residence of the
bride's mother, Forty-second street, the Rev.
Mr. LIchhter officiating. Only the relatives of
the contracting parties were present, but they
brought many rich and handsome presents.
The wedding supper was served by the bride's
sister, Mrs. W. Koonz, of Davidson street.
One of the happiest marriages of the Septem
ber month will be that of Mr. Ralph Waldo
Carroll and Mis3 Sadie L. Stevenson, of Alle
gheny. The groom's wide reputation in busi
ness circles, together with the success of the
brhle as a favorite elocutionist, and their mu
tual popularity socially, givo unusual Interest
to the wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Lambnig. of Corry,
Pa., celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anni
versary at their charming home last Friday
eveninc A large number of friends and rela
tives joined them in the festivities of the
occasion and wished them a continuation of
their joy and happiness.
Mr. Fred Ott, of Vickeroy street, was dis
tincuished one evening during the week by a
visit from tho Quartet Orchestra, of the South
side. During the evening some choice vocal
and instrumental music was rendered, enjoy,
able refreshments were served and a royal good
time was the result.
Master McG. Wltherow, son of Mr. William
Withcrow, of the Duquesno Hotel, celebrated
his 7th birthday in fino stylo last week. He en
tertained 13 little bojs of his own age and was
an ideal host. Music, games and a jolly little
supper were features ot the event.
Quite a fine concert was given in Butler on
Thursday evening by Miss Jennie Gray and
Mr. Will Owens, of this city, assisted by Prof.
Rhinhart Mavers. The concert was one of the
most enjoyable affairs ever given in that town.
A very pleasant surprise party was given Mr.
Henry Fromme a: his residence on Carson
street one evening last week. Dancing, singing
and an elaborate supper were features of the
evening.
The marriage of Miss. Jo Sutton, daughter of
Captain Snttoh, to Joseph Stein, was privately
solemnized at the parsonage of the Eposcopal
Church, at 8 o'clock. Thursday evening.
Mrs. E. D. Riddle, of Arch street, Allegheny,
gave a highly enjoyable euchre party Monday
evening in honor of Mrs. Kyle and Miss Jennie
Wilson, of Philadelphia,
Host and Guests.
Miss Mollie W. Bull has returned from New
York.
Prof. Carl Maeder has arrived from his
European trip.
Miss M. Brennan, of Wilkinsburg, is visiting
on the Southside.
Mrs. A. J. Parcels will return from Europe
about September 25.
Mrs. C. N. Smith arrived home Thursday
evening from the mountains.
Fannie Carson, of Bedford avenue, has re
turned from Buffalo, W. Va.
Dr. Andrew Fleming, of Western .avenue,
has returned from his summer trip.
Emily B. Rodney, of Allegheny, has gone to
Ediubujgh, Pa., for a two weeks' vacation.
Mrs. D. St. Clair Wtneland has returned
home after a pleasant visit to friends in Leech
burg. Mrs. William Pickerseill, Jr., and daughter,
have returned after a pleasant visit to Saeger
town. Miss Lon Faber and father, of Buena Vista
street, Allegheny, have departed for an East
ern trip.
Mr. John M. Gamble and wife, of Shire Oaks, !
ra well known in jrittsDurg, are ai .ureKa
Springs.
Mr. Reid T. Stewart, of the Western Uni
versity faculty, has returned from an extended
Eastern trip.
Miss Lizzie Fletcher, of Washington. D. Oa Is
visiting her friend, Miss Ida Carinack, of Re
becca street.
Miss Dora Wood and little niece, Becsle
Bier, of Oakmont, are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Will H. Trevis.
Mrs. Eva Stearns-of Frankstown avenue,
Pittsburg, East End, is visiting friends at
Johnstown, Pa.
General A. L. Pearson, wire and daughter.
Miss Catharine Pearson, of Pittsburg, are at
Eureka Surings.
Miss Mamie J. Saunders, of Beaver avenne,
Allegheny, left last Thursday to spend the win
ter in Millerstown.
Miss Anna Orr, the well-known vocalist, has
returned from a long vacation, which was spent
near the mountains.
Miss Emma Busbey, ot Chicago, left for home
last Wednesday, after a two mouths' visit to
friends in Allegheny.
Miss Anna and Clara Tieblack, of New
Albanv, Iud., are visiting at the residence of L.
H. Smith, Allegheny.
Miss Jean M. Arnold, of Montgomery avenue,
has returned from net visit to Chambersburg
and other points East.
Mr. William Riefer and his uncle. Mr. A.
Mininger, of the Sixth ward, spent the past
week at the Butler County Fair.
Mr. an Mrs. R. W. Miller and baby Anne, re
urned home estcrday, having stayed at Eu
reka Springs eight or nine weeks.
Ii. J. Daschbach and family have returned to
their city residence after spending the summer
at cottage on Southern avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Eystcr and cousin, Miss Mary
Ejster, of Laurel, have returned from a pleas
ant trip among relatives in Washington.
Mr. George Gilder and R. D. King have re
turned from a four weeks' trip to the principal
watering places and race tracks of the East.
Miss Estella R. Tyson, daughter of Major W.
W. Tyson, of Erie. Is visiting her sisters, Mrs.
J. H. Meyer and Mrs. J. K. Smith, of the East
End.
Mrs. Ed Bridge and daughter. Miss Edna, of
Aralan, who have been spending the summer
in Johnstown and Ligonier have returned
home.
The Misses Lotta, Grade and Gertie Watson
and Miss Sadie Harnack have returned home
from a month's sojourn at White Sulpher
Springs.
Miss Mollie Stevens, of 151 Rush street, Alle
gheny, has recovered from ber late illnass of
typhoid fever to the delighf of her many
friends.
Mrs. Jennie D. May has left for ber home In
North Loop, NeK. after a pleasant visit to her
friends, Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Trevis, of Lig
onier street.
Misses Tress and Carrie Wels, daughters of
Hon. George Edward Weis, of St. Marys, Pa.,
are the Ernests of Mrs. Laurent, on Troy Hill
street, Allegheny.
Miss Blanche Hunter, of Hemlock street,
Allegheny, left the city last Wednesday for
Ohio, where she will visit friends in different
parts of the State.
Mrs. J. P. Lyon and granddaughters. Misses
Allie and Westanna Lyon, of Allegheny, re
turned home Tuesday after a delight! ul stay of
live weeks at Saegerstown.
Mrs. Alice McCallaugh and her niece, Mits
Allie Pit&eld, have just returned from a two
weeks' tour to Yonngstown. Sharon, New
Brighton, Cleveland and the lakes.
Mr. Francis Murphy, wife, daughter Anna
and Anita Gibson, daughter of Dr. L. A. Gib
son, of Millerstown, are paying a visit to Mr. B.
F. Leech, on Dearborn street. East End.
Mrs. E. H. Dermitt and daughter, Marie,
have returned from an extended tour through
the West, including a trip along the Pacific
coast, viewing the beauties of California
scenery.
Miss Estella Slebenerk Oxlev, the talented
young elocutionist ot Sheffield streer, who has
been spending her vacation at alt. Sewickley,
has returned to commence her studies at the
Allegheny High School.
Miss Teua C. Qnlnn, of the Southside, hat re
turned from a very pleasant trip through the
West, accompanied by Miss Julia Wigmore, of
Youngftown. O., who contemplates spending
several weeks with friends in this city.
Mrs. George Potcrie and family, of Rebecca
street, Allegheny, returned home Thursday,
having, as usual, spent the summer at their
summer place near Scnnley, Pa. Miss Joe
Sullivan, sister of-Mrs. Potene, came with
them, and sneaks in glowingterms of life in the
country in summer.
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Habbis' Thkateb "True Irish Hearts."
Williams' Academy Graves Burlesqners.
DAVIS' Finn AVENtJ S MUSEUM. Cariosities, Etc.
World's Museum Curiosities, Etc
The above are tho theatrical attractions for
this week.
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The success of "The City Directory"
demonstrates what a company of very clever
actors can do with a weak piece. Mr. Rus
sell has gathered together a band of come
dians that has no equal in its field to-day.
The field is broad farce, or as the modern
term has it, farce comedy. Perhaps these
clever actors would not have made such a
hit if the contrasts afforded in their ranks
had not been so marked. Of course it is in
combining men and women of various pow
ers in such a way as shall at once display
the ability of the individual an,d the col
lective strength of the company to the
best advantage that good management
consists. Mr. Russell's skill is visible in
the composition Of his company. The come
dians are entirely dissimilar in methods
and temperament. They are all in this
case forced to play low comedy, but it is
evident that several, if not all, of
them could do far finer work. "The
City Directory" is attributed to Mr.
Paul Potter on the programme, hut I under
stand that hardly anything of his is left in the
piece. He is said to disavow the authorship in
fact Every individual actor seems to have been
called upon to contributo a situation to the
clay; and it was patched together at reboarsals.
The result is that nobody who has seen "The
City Directory" can tell you what it is about.
But it is easy enough to describe tho types of
character caricatured: The detective, the gay
banker, the stage struck society girls, the club
dude, the bunko steerer and the popular bur
lesque actress. The fun is all drawn from
cotemporary life. There is a good deal of truth
in the characters, underneath the skin of ex
aggeration and burlesque. The dry humor ot
Mr. Collier as the stage manager is effective
because it is so very near the truth.
It is not fair to say, as some do, that "The
Cltv Directory" is a variety show. Some of the
features of tho vaudeville are there to be sure.
But when has the variety stage given us a
musical number like the barcarole which
Miss Rosa France. Miss Mayme Kelso and
Miss Be-sic Cleveland sing in the first act?
Or when has such a piece oi pure satire as uio
reading of the play in the second act found a
place lu a variety programme? The topical
songs and the dancing are very far beyond
what the variety houses give us. Some ot the
jokes, some of the business belong to the lower
level, but '-The City Directory." as a whole,
cannot be called a variety show fairly.
.
Miss Rosa France, one of the Rosebuds in
"The City Directory," is a wonderfully versa
tile little woman. Tnere are very few sou
brettes who can sing, dance and act as well as
she can. She comes of a famous acting family.
Her mother is Rachel Noab, who for goodness
knows bow long, played ingenno parts at the
Boston Theater, In the days when the stock
company was one of the glories of tho town.
Rachel Noah's mother was a still more dis
tinguished actress, who supported Forest in
the palmiest dajs of his prosperity. Miss Rosa
seems to have succeeded to the histrionio
property ot ber family, and doubtless she is
destined to rise.
In singing a topical song Miss May Irwin has
no superior. Every word she says can be
heard, and the amount of expression she can
throw into Tery ordinary words with her voice
and face is remarkable. Her song with the
"I don't know" refrain made a great bit at the
Bijou. On Friday night she sang an extra
verse, which seems to have been aimed good
naturedly at a certain element in the audience.
The verse in question ran thus:
When a yonnr man has bad a flood time
Poker and billiards cost money, though prime
By the end or vacation he hasn't a dlnifc.
And his Klrl warns to go to the play.
Empty his pockets he can' t tell ner that;
buch a confession would sound very flat.
But why does he tell ber he has It all pat
The piece Is a leetle too gayr
I don't know! wUat Is the use of Inquiring?
I can't say it's always a mjstcry to me.
Ho goes with the boya to the very same show.
Although it's improper at least be says bo
What does he do it iorf I don't know!
So there's no use your asking me.
.
rrbe public does not come in contact with the
advance agents, press representatives, man
agers and backers of theatrical enterprises.
Nobody can say bow much the public misses in
this. Not even the managers and their agents
could be trusted to describe the calamity prop
erly. But dramatic editois and other highly
favored supernumeraries are permitted to min
gle with the chaste throng representing the
business end of the stage. Advance agents
even condescend to visit the newspaper offices,
distributing intensely accurate inlormation con
cerning the shows they represent wherever
they go.
There are many kinds of advance agents;
some bad. some worse, and others worst. Afew
are useful and honorable men who work hard
for their employers, are courteous and consid
erate in their dealings, and really do some good
for the stage. Most of the advance agents re
ceive good salaries, but not more than 25 per
cent ot them are worth a penny to their em
plovers or anyone else. The multiplication of
ineificieut representatives in advance is alarm
ing. All the brok n-down actors, newspaper
men and managers seem to become advance
agents.
Exceptions there are, as has been said, and
since this season began Pittsburg has been
favored by the presence of several of them.
But enough of the other kind have appeared to
make us wonder what the manage! s mean by
sending avant-couriers who can advance the
Interests of no one but themselves.
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The best type ot manager in advance or ad
vance agent is well represented by Mr. Frank
Murray, who has been looking after Frank
Daniel's interests hero during the past week.
A man who can write entertainingly, a delight
ful conversationalist, and a learned student of
the stage all these and more is Mr. Murray.
The utility of such a legate is easily seen, and
the wonder is that more men of Mr. Murray's
caliber are not found in a position that re
quires tact, gentlemanllness, and special edu
cation. .
The quarrel between Manager Lykens and
the amiable backer of his star Fay Temple
ton, has been patched up. The terms of the
peace are not published, but It is probable
that the basis of the pact consists Jn the agree
ment to grab the dear public's dollars which
stood some chance of escaping if the quarrel
bad been allowed to go on.
.
One of the kindly interventions of provi
dence is seen in Minnie Palmer's abandon
ment of her comic epera starring experiment.
Minnie Is not cut out for operatic work, and it
will prove more profitable for her to resume
her oldperambulatlons In Lotta's footsteps than
to make the departure about which her agents
and managers have suddenly become silent.
No woman on the American stage been so
stupidly managed as Margaret Mather since
she parted from Mr. J. M. Hill. It Is unfortu
nate that an actress ot such ability should be
handicapped by the ridiculous advertis
ing methods of her multitudinous managers.
Hardly a week goes by without a new,
nonsensical lie being sent all over the country
regarding Miss Mather's plays or plaus. The
trouble is that the stories never agree, and no
Intelligent person is deceived by them.
It would be inrerestlng to know if the Mir
rot's interview with W. C. WiUougbby, styled
Margaret Mather's personal reprcsontative, is
of tho same texture as many otherrenorts from
the same source. According Mr. wlllougbbr
Miss Mather is to stick to her old repertoire,
including "Romeo and Juliet," "The Honey
moon' "Leah" and "The Lady of. Lyons,"
until December 8, when she will produce "Joan
of Arc" in New York. Mr. willoughby also
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PITTSBURG DISPATCH,
says that, despite rumors to thecontrary, Sarah
Bernhardt has really agreed to play Homeo to
Miss Mather's Juliet after the expiration of
ber contract with Abbey and Grau, and they
will appear together in America during the
season of the World's Fair.
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The success of "The V. S. Mail" In St. Louis
during the past week has been attested by
large aud enthusiastlo audiences. The critics
of the leading papers of St. Louis agree in de
claring the farce comedy to be a very funny
piece capitally played. The St. Louis RepubUo
describes it as "three hours of mirth
and melody skillfully put together,"
and the praise for Frank David,
C. B. Hawkins, Georgie Parker and
others in the cast Is abundant. From the busi
ness manager, Mr. Shedden, I hear comfortable
accounts of the receipts, and there is every
reason to believe that when "Tho U. S. Mail"
reaches th'ls city in January it w ill be as great
a success as "The City Directory."
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Mr. Louis James and a very good company
scored an unmistakable artistic success at the
Grand Opera House last week. But if Mr.
James wishes to obtain the recognition he de
serves at the hands of Plttsburgers he should
play here later in the season. The first week
in September is too early for legitimate drama
In this city. The lovers of the legitimate
are to be fonnd chieflv among the regular
theatergoers of the most intelligent kind. The
latter very seldom move toward the theaters
till after the first of October. This is a fact
that the theater managers of Pittsburg can
confirm.
The first opera company to plav here will be
the ever-green Emma Abbott and her assist
ants. This will bo a good many weeks henc&
"The Sea King, " "De Wolf Hopper," the Mc
Caull Company and Francis Wilson are among
the others set down for this city's delectation.
The great Emma Jnch Opera Company is still
engaged to open the Duquesne Theater in No
vember, hepbueh Jonss.
The Froarnmine.
But little is known of the career of Frank
Daniels, the popular comedian who comes to
the Bijou Theater on Monday night tor a week.
He appears to have shunned the interviewer
and avoided the biographer to an extent that is
somewhat remarkable for a popular actor. He
does not craze notoriety except such notoriety
as comes naturally from bis public perform
ances. -And yet the career of Frank Daniels is
one of which any public man may well be proud.
It is the story of a poor Ohio boy struggling at
school, where his drollery early manifested
Itself on several occasions: of an en
trance into the profession at tho bottom;
of hard work and small salary; of persistent de
votion of all his thoughts and time and ener
gies to his chosen calling; of a success in comic
opera, of his debut into farce comedy, where
his comicality at once manifested itself; of a
tiur through Great Britain in this line of work;
of bis return to America aud his creation of
the original role of Old Sport; of his phenome
nal and continued success in this character,
whieh placed him foremost among the low co
medians in this country, aud of his advent as
star and his success in "Little Puck." which is
now in its fourth year. Frank Daniels was not
born with a golden spoon in his mouth, nor un
der a lucky star. All of bis success has been
achieved by persistent application to his work,
to constant, good, hard work, and in this par
ticular he is a great deal like Francis Wilson.
h rank Daniels in low, broad, farcical work has
no superior in this country, and if he has an
equal it is W. J. Florence, who some time ago
abandoned that style of acting. Mr. Daniels
announces that "Little Puck" is full of brand
new music, songs and dances, and will be pre
sented by an unusually large company, headed
by that clever little English comedienne, Bes
sie Sanson.
The sensational drama, "Under thetiaslight,"
by Augustin Daly, Esq., will be seen next week
at the Qrand Opera House. This production is
said to be a fine one. The play, though not new,
is one that has always had a firm hold on' the
theater-goers. Its appearance here should be
warmly welcomed by the lovers of melo-drama.
Tho cast is a strong one, and along with new
scenery and beautiful costumes the revival of
the play should draw large audiences during
the week. Mr. Arthur Rehan, who personally
superintends the production of the plav. has
been here many times before with Mr. Daly's
comedies, and at all times his performances
have been accepted by the public as attractions
of the first order. There will be no Saturday
evening performance. Manager Wilt having
given up that bight to the Delamater rally, ana
the company will go direct to McKeesport,
where they will perform that evening. This Is
Mr, Wilt's first experience as a traveling man
ager. The attraction at Harris' Theater this week
will consist of a clean comedy drama portraying
peasant life in Ireland entitled, "True Irish
Hearts." A recent review of the star, play and
company from the Philadelphia Kecord read
as follows: "It is a beautiful plav, well acted,
and the scenic effects are grand. The company,
too, is first-rlass in every respect. Dan (.Mc
Carthy as LantvLanagan is a strong leader in
the cast. Miss Kitty Coleman as Katy Brady
shared the honors with the star."
Gbieves' Burlesqners and Comedian Com
pany will appear at Harry Williams' Academy
this week. Lucille Grieves' burlesque talent
is well known, and others in the company are
Sisters Warde, clever dancers; Labelle Bijou,
the contortionist dancer; Clem C. Magee, Irish
comedian; Nellio Parker, Wertx and Itaniora,
and other artists of some note.
Oiher Amuftpmenti.
The opening week of Manager Davis' Fifth
Avenne Museum and Theater must certainly
have been gratifying to its projector. The at
tenaance was placed for the week at nearly
25,000 people. Mr. Davis certainly kept his
word in making the house beautiful, and when
It receives the final embellishments it will be
the prettiest house of the kind in the West If
the bouse is handsome the attractions were
strong and of a character befitting the enter
tainment of ladies and children. The present
week introduces a decided novelty in the
Venetian Lady Troubadours. This is the only
mandolin lady orchestra In existence, and
those who have heard them pronounce the
ladies thorough musicians. They render all
popular airs in a masterly manner. While tbesn
ladies aio a great feature and make their first
appearance in any museum with Mauager Davis,
they are by no means the solo attraction.
Stuedell and bis pretty electrical show, Liston,
the musicial specialist, ando'ber popular favor
ites are retained. On the stage some of tho
very best artists will appear, including True
hart. Dillon and Seville's combination. Twelve
new faces in neat, refined specialty nets. Tho
Stage show, while thoroughly enjoyable. Is
clean and pure. Great care is exercised in the
selection of the entertainment. Manager Davis
has also introduced another feature. He em
ployes three persons whose duties are to simply
walk the floors and look out for the welfare of
ladies and children. It is his aim to cater to
the people, and, while this is true, if he cannot
have the patronage of the respectable element
he does not w.int any, and will govern the con
duct of bis house accordingly.
The World's Museum and Theater gave such
an excellent performance last week tnai it was
packed every afternoon and evening. Thfs
demonstrated beyond a doubt that the man
agement intend introducing a series of flrst
clais entertainments especially adapted for
the amusement of ladies and children. The
splendid array of attractions for both Ourio
Hall and Theater which is announced for the
coming week is & further guarantee. Such a
wonderful exhibition of muscular strength as
Cowboy Samson gives is seldom seen in a life
time. He holds his body in a rigid
condition, supported only by placing bis
head, on one chair and his heels on another
while a large horse seesaws on a plank placed
across bis breast. Miss Millie Mane, whose
frame seems to be able to withstand the most
violent exercise, such as breaking huge rocks
with a sledge-hammer; Miss Lillian De Land,
a very large lady who squeezes herself and
100 or more articles Into a trunk which does
not seem to be half the size of the lady alone,
and others. In the theater;Roacb and Castle
ton's magnets, composed of well known first
class artists, will give an elegant specialty per
lormance. PacKed houses for the World's
are likely this week also.
Since Wblsperit
Fkank Lawsoh has introduced a clever
whistling solo into his role of the light-weight
pugilist In "The Tale of a Goat."
It is said that Lettie Lind does not Intend to
come to Amerlea with the Leslie-Farren Lon
don Gaiety Company this season.
Nellie McHenkt has produced her new
piece, "Chain Lightning," in San Francisco.
She assumes five characters in It.
Marion M anola has been engaged to sing
the leading role in the revival of Iolanthe at
the Chicago Auditorium on September 13.
Zola's novel, "La Reve," has been set to
music, and will be seen shortly in the rorm of a
lyric drama at the old Eden Theater, Paris.
Effie Ellslee opened her season at New
burg last week in her new comedy, "Miss Man
ning." Miss Ellsler in tbe title role scored a
success.
The opera chairs whieh have been deUyed
unavoidably will be in place at the Fifth Ave
nue Museum early this week. They are said
to be ot the most comfortable kind.
Frederick Waedk, together with Mrs. D.
P. Bowers, and a. better company than he has
heretofore had in hlssnpport, have Inaugurated
their season at the new Gristvold Opera House,
Troy, N. Y.
A pef.sonAI. Item In a Brooklyn paper a
week ego said:. "Milton Nobles, tbe actor,
lives in South Brooklyn and is very domestic
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER
He has always had a leaning toward journal
ism, but his better nature prevails."
THE salary list of "The City Directory" Com
pany touches $2,200 and sometimes a higher
figure every week. This is surely the tallest
aggregation of salaries- in the farce-comedy
line.
Miss Sadler worked like a little Trojan
last week, as the elevator boy in "The City
Directory," and in Miss Bessie Cleveland's
place as one of the gaiety dancers. She i3 a
very clover soubrette of tbe liveliest order.
Mn. Mack, who played the mustached
bunko-steerer in "The City Directory," has a
-good bass voice, and it would not be out of
place in operatic company, cut ne saouiunt
sing "Tho Lost Chord;" it is a little too incon
gruous. "One Error," with Cora Tanner in the lead
lng role, is growing more and more in favor
with each additional performance at the Fifth
Avenuo Theater. The changes tbatSbave been
made Bince the first performance greatly im
prove the play.
Mr. and Mrs. Kendai. sent a long cable
gram of congratdlation to Mr, Sotbern over his
success in "The Maister of Woodbarrow" in
New York. Mr. Kendal was desirous of secur
ing this play for himself and bis wife, but Mr.
Frohman preferred to keep it for his young
star.
All the members of Augustin Daly's com
pany of players, with tbe exception of Miss
Ada Reban, who is in Paris with Mr. and Mrs.
Daly, have arrived borne. They will enjoy a
brief vacation before the preliminary tour
which Mr. Daly will make previous to the open
ing of the regular season at his New York
theater.
"THE Seven Suabians" Mnlloeker's new
comic opera was produced in New York city
last week at Hammerstein's Theater by the
McOaull company. The critics are not en
thusiastic over it. but it seems to be agreed
that some of the musical numbers are pretty,
Post'and the dialogue is said to be bright. Lilly
and Annie Myers and Mme Cottrelly have
good parts and tbe comedians Robert F. Colton
and fa. Blaisdell are said to be very amusing.
The main idea of "An Irish Arab" in which"
Bobby Gaylor will appear at the Bijou next week
is that an uneducated but! shrewd aud quick
witted Irishman, a deserter from tbe English
army, having been shipwrecked on the Arabian
coast has managed to become tbe Sultan's
chief counselor and judge. By virtue of his
office he is enabled to save the lives of Colonel
Branscombe and Jack and Edward Brans
combe, officers of the English army vibo have
come to the Sultan's palace with a flag of truce
to rescue two ladies who are captives there.
An expert report has bee n made on the light
ing of the London. England, theaters by elec
tricity, which goes to show that temporary elec
tric lighting on a small scale can be produced
there more cheaply by batteries than by gas en
gines and dynamos. Tbe great saving effected
by electric lighting In the absence of dirt and
tarnisblngof decorations is also called attention
to, as well as tbe advantages of coolness aud re
duced fire risk, and these constitute a source of
economy which it is estimated will enable the
cost of a plant for a theater to be paid for in a
lew years.
Since the success of "The Merry Monarch"
Francis Wilson has received a great many ap
plications from prominent managers for tbe
right to produce the opera in such places as
will not be visited by Wilson's company, but
all such propositions have been declined. Both
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Canby, his manager, say
tney are thoroughly opposed to second compa
nies under every circumstance, and that there
will never be any other organization than
Francis Wilson and Company playing "Tho
Merry Monarch." Ihey say that tho produc
tion will bo given in every city they visit with
out tbe slightest curtailment, and with pre
cisely the same brilliancy that has character
ized its great success in New York.
It is a pleasure, indeed, to announce the ap
proach of Marie Walnwrlght. She will on
September 15 once moro present at the Graud
her lavish and exquisite production of Shake
speare's most amusing comedy, "Twelfth
Night." It will be remembered that early last
season this gorgeous setting and admirable in
terpretation won the admiration of both tbe
fircss and public. Since then it had a long run
n New York at the Fitth Avenne Theater, and
gained the most Unanimous and enthusiastic
praise that has been accorded to any legitimate
comedy production of tbe last decade. Miss
Wainwnght's Viola is unsurpassed for beauty,
delicacy, finish and charm. Her company is a
splendid aggregation of well-knDwn comedians,
and the scenery, which has all been repainted,
has never been surpassed for snmptuonsness
and accuracy.
The Emma Juch Grand English OperaCom
pany will be mainly engaged until December in
the pleasing and profitable task of opening
new theaters. It began in Denver with the
New Broadway Theater and though the sum
mer holiday season wasnotoverit played there,
t is said, to nearly S31.000 in two weeks. Last
Monday night it opened the new Albambra
Theater in tbe southern part of Chicago, and
the spacious house which seats 2,500 people was
thromred to the doors on tbe occasion. Thn
opera was "Faust," and it was magnificentlyj
nt-0entitrl nlthmif-h thfl nintrors rilrl ntt roanbl
Chicago from Denver until 4:30 o'clock in the
atternoon. This week the Juch company open
the new Davidson Opera House in Milwaukee.
Every seat has been sold for the opening at a
large premium. It will be the opening at
traction of the new Duquesne Theater in this
city.
Salvini. the Italian tragedian, says: "My
experience in playing with English companies
was curious. A't first I tried the experience in
private, and chose Othello character which
I have played since 1859. As Boon as I heard
my cue spoken In English I felt startled and,
confused. I knew every word of the play, and
when I play in my own tongue the words come
voluntarily to my lips. But, bearing English
spoken, took tbe words from my mouth. I did
not understand and I forgot. Then I stopped
tne rehearsal and sat for some time with my
head in my hands, thinking. I came to tbe
conclusion that although I did not comprehend
the words my fellow actors said, I nevertheless
knew what they were saying. So, instead of
listening to their speeches, I ought rather to
watch their facial expressions and note the
vocal intonations. Then I rose and said, 'Go
onl' I bad solved tbe problem. We had little
difficulty after that."
Ur The Merry Monarch," Francis Wilson's
wonderfully successful operetta now crowding
the big Broadway Theater in New York to tho
doors, there appears two little negro boys, who
figure very prominently and comically in the
third act by dancing to the musio of "Love
Will Find the Way." The boys are very con
sistently introduced aud are really the royal
traiu-be&rers to the Merry Monarch. The
New York'Society for the Protection of Chil
dren, in calling to account several New York
managers who have children performing in
their theaters, summoned Mr. Wilson the other
day. The evidence showed that the comedian
had taken tbe children from the slums of
Washington, that the' labor they performed
was trifling, the influences good, and that their
salaries were sent regularly to their mothers,
wbile tbe youngsters were placed in charge of
a woman especially engaged to care for them,
and that their board, clothing and expenses
were defrayed by bim. Ibe society dismissed
the case with many warm words of commenda
tion to tbe comedian.
Marie Tempest is Just as sprightly off the
stage as when she sparkles In "The Red Hus
sar," at Palmer's Theater, in New York City.
Without being uxactly pretty, she has all tbe
charm that comes from health, youth, wit and
high spirits. She is slender and petite, and
actually looks younger than she is. These last
words are not intended to convey the Idea that
she is the peer of Lotta or Emma Abbott in
years. She pleads to 24, and there seems to be
no good ground for doubting her statement;
but she looks hardly more than 18. Her stage
career has been brief and a trifle monotonous.
It has lasted four years, for 900 consecutive
nights of which she played the leading part in
"Dorothy." The 901st night she struck. It
was about time. Most of the time since thon
Miss Tempest has been playing "The Red Hus
sar," and she proposes to go on playing it as
long as the great American public will stand it.
Miss Tempest is a convent-bred girl. It is
necessary to state this, because some persons
might not be able to discover the fact for them
selves if thoy merely watched her kick up her
heels on the stage, and admire her Hessian
boots. Sbe modestly says that she is not a
musical prodigy, and ascribes what success she
bas achieved to hard work. Inside of 18 months,
by studying and practicing industriously, she
took the three medals of the Royal Academy of
Music tho bronze, the silver and tho gold.
Thus sho gained social and professional
prestige, to obtain which, under ordinary cir
cumstances, would have required years or ap
plication and toil. When sue was a little girl
sbe wa3 sent to a convent at Brussels. This
convent is not directly responsible for the fact
that she is wearing "tights" now; on tbe other
hand, it certainly assisted destiny, for the
Sisters in charge were fond of music, and Miss
Tempest's taste in that direction was carefully
cultivated. After tbe convent came musical
studies In Paris. Miss Tempest valiantly de
termined to be a self-supporting woman, and
decided to make use of ber voice to earn ber
living. When she got to London, in the course
of her travels in search ot musical education, a
piece of luck bf fell her. She was rrreived as a
pupil by the great Manuel Garcia. The rest of
tbe story is simple. There nere concerts, ora
torios and a success in "Boccaccio." After
that the comlo opera stage owned Marie
Tempest. Sbe appeared in various unim
portant and not very successful operas, and
then Manager H. J. Leslie engaged her for
"Dorothy," In which she made her fame.
7, 1890.
What a glorious time there is to be at
Rock Point on the 17th need not be dwelt
upon. It is only necessary to say that the
Grand Army Day Committee, the Sons of
Veterans.the Women's Relief Corps and the
Ladies of the G. A. E. are doing and are
going to continue to do all in their power to
make the affair the grandest that has ever
taken place in this region, and from all in
dications they are, one and all, going to
succeed admirably.
The General Committee met in Council
chamber yesterday afternoon with Comrade
Edward Fisher, the President, in the chair.
Most of the snb-commiitees reported their
labors completed. Quite a spirited discus
sion took place as to who Should be placed
at the head of the affair. It was finally
Settled by Department Commander Denniston
being macto Commander of the Day. He will
Ukelv make apnolntments of those who will
help'bim take care of the immense crowd early
this week.
There will be anv amount of f dn and ways of
enjoying one's self on tho great day. There
will be out-door games, dancing, reunions,
music, tbe dress parade, the campflre and
many others. The 101st and 103at Regi
ments will bold their reunion that day at Rock
Point, as will also the Ninth Re erves. Other
regiments are expected to have reunions. A
challenge bas passed between the firing squads
of Posts 41 and 157 for a trial of skill and a very
interesting contest is looked forward to. The
chances seem even. Post 230 has issued a
challenge for any Post to accept, to play a game
of baseball. Post230's nine is already picked
out and it is said that a hard fight will
be given the accepting nine. Post 131
will likely accept the challenge as it has some
famous ball players in its ranks. Tbe dress
parade will take place at 4 P. M. and be partici
pated in by the Grand Army and Sons of Vet
erans. The campflre will Immediately follow.
Tbe Grand Army Day committees of the Sons
of Veterans met in Camp 33's hall last Monday
and decided to accept the ueneral Committee's
invitation to turn out. They also volunteered
their services in taking charge of tbe dancing
platforms. These will be conducted in the
most perfect way. The most complete railroad
arrangements are being made and reasohable
rates from all points are assured. Tbe next
and last meeting of the General Committee
will be held next Saturday at 3:30 P. M. in Coun
cil chamber.
The HemUAnunnt Encampment.
The semi-annual encampment at Gettysburg
last week was one of the most pleasant ever
held. In numerical strength it was not as large
as former ones, but in enjoymentlt has not been
surpassed. Pittsburg was well represented in
"Reserves" and others. There were many
ladies at the camp, and they enjoyed them
selves hs much as the old boys. Most of the
time during tbe days Was spent on the great
battle-field. The comrades never tire of re
visiting that place and living over again in
thought the great tragedy. Tbe hundreds of
beautiful monuments to the brave men who
fought there were inspected. A feature of the
encampment were the lectures of Captain
James Long on the battle of Gettysburg. The
series consisted or four, and one was delivered
each evening. They were illustrated by large
stereopticon views, reproductions from
photographs taken immediately after the bat
tle. Excellent concerts were given each evening
by the National Cornet Baud of Philadelphia.
At the business session of tbe Encampment
Williamsportputin a request for the summer
encampment for next year. Gettysburg did so
also. It was decided tu hold it at Williamport
it the people there would guarantee the ex
penses. If they will not Gettysburg is to be
given a chance. If neither will guarantee the
funds to secure the encampment tbe Council
of Administration will fix upon a place and
time. Tuesday was "Reserves'" day, and the
monuments of that famous organization.were
formally turned over to tbe Gettysburg Battle
field Memorial Association. Some or tbe
monuments were dedicated on Tues
day. The "Reserves" have some of
the finest monuments on the field. Ex-
Governor Curtin was, of conrse, there, and
addressed his old comrades. No General was
more thought of by his soldiers than Governor
Curtin. The history of the "Reserves" is well
known. Governor Cnrtln suggested the rais
ing of the regiments that became tbe Pennsyl
vania Reserves. The suggestion was followed'
and half tbe regiments were raised in Western
Pennsylvania. Two, the Eighth and Ninth,
were especially Pittsburg organizations. The
Tenth had a good many men in its ranks from
Allegheny county.
Governor Beaver said he was in favor of tbe
erection of a Memorial Hall, but would give bis
reasons for vetoing the bill at another time.
Department Commander Denniston. in com
pany with his wife, returned borne Friday
morning, after having spent a delightful time
at the encampment A flattering compliment
was paid the Major by tbe department. His
semi-annual address was considered so full of
good point and suggestions that it was re
solved to have it printed Immediately and dis
tributed through the department by general
orders instead of waiting fur the offlcialreport
in book form. Camp was broken Friday morn
ing. Camp 33'e Ilnpnr Evonlao
A large representation from Camp 33 went to
Ben Venue on Thursday and spent tbe evening
at the residence of Mrs. Colonel John L Nevin,
arter whose husband the camp was named. The
object of the visit was to present to Mrs. Nevin
a handsome picture of the Colonel. The boys
were royally entertained, and spent a very en
joyable evening. A large watermelon was one
of the good things Mrs. Nevin provided. She
told them to guess the number of seeds in
their respective shares. There was a prize for
the ono guessing nearest, and one for the
farthest. Brother Glenshaw captured the first
prize and Brother Hunker the booby prize.
The first was a nicely framed small like
ness of Colonel Nevin, and the second
a large cigar gayiy bedecked In
bright ribbons. Brother Hunker is, of course,
very proud of this evidence of his success in
bad guessing. Tbe camp was accompanied by
its orchestra, and instrumental and vocal muslo
made the evening more enjoyable. A numbor
of charming young ladies also added to tho en
joyment of the evening. So hugely did the
boys enjoy themselves that it was hard work
for them to tear themselves away for the 1120
train. They are grateful to Mrs. Nevin and
her assistants for the happy time spent.
Happy Event at Alliance.
Tho G. A. R. enjoyed a gieat revival at Alli
ance Friday night. George Harlan Veteran
Battalion, which was formerly a Post of the G.
A. R. but withdrew from the order under the
administration of General Hurst, amid much
bitter feeling on all hands, was mus
tered Into tbe Grand Army by
Colonel E. 8. Bullls, of Cleveland,
of General Dowling's staff, assisted by Cbarles
H. Jones,of Waynesburg. Past Senior Vice
Commander of Ohio and Alliance Post No. SOS.
It will be recollected that one cause of the can
cellation of the charter of this post was the
granting of a charter to a second post at this
place by D. C Putnam while be was Depart
ment Commander. It Is learned tbe two posts
at present existing are about to he consolidated
and all past differences and disagreements
buried out of sight.
The Alliance City Band called during the ex
ercises and discoursed a number of appropriate
selections, receiving the thanks of tbe com
rades. Tho officers installed were as follows:
Commander. W. K. Ellett; Senior Vioe Com
mander. J. H. Stamp; Junior Vice Commander,
A Ha'cher; Snrgeon, 8. T. Keith: Chaplain, J.
H. Russell; Quartermaster, J. S. Sedinger; O.
D., J. M. Johnson; O. G., George W. Russell.
Heard Alone the Line.
Comrade Charles R. Young, of Post 3,
and wife havo returned from Chautauqua and
Oil City.
Circles 7 and 21, of tbe Ladles' of the G. A.
R., are as busy as any preparing for Grand
Army Day.
Post 83 had its annual picnic at Wildwood,
on Thursday. All had an enjoyable time and it
was as usual a great success.
COMRADE TATIJT, Of Post 88, Who hlS btezi
rj&isrw
WjB.-yrjTsr
TmrvtiEzz
sick for some time. Is happily recovering, and
Is soon expected to be a well man again.
Comrade George W. Dawson, of Post
157. is out again, after having been confined to
his home for several weeks on account of 1 bad
fall.
Comrade W. O. RusSELtTof Post 15L whose
former home was Boston, gave tbe comrades of
his post a most glowing account of bia visit
daring tbe encampment.
Comrades George boyer. of Hamburg,
and Stauffer, of Lancaster, are prominently
mentioned as candidates for tha Department
Commandershlp next year.
Post 181 of Braddofik has, secured a round
trip fare to Rock Point on the 17th of 80 cents.
The members cordially Invite their friends to
come along and enjoy themselves wltn the
rest.
Comrades O. S. Mcllwalne and H. H. Ben
gough, of Post 157. now sport canes that were
presented to them by a comrade who cut them
himself from the canebrakes about Pittsburg
Landing.
The wife of Comrade Robert Gordon, of
Post 88, was burled last Monday from her homo
in Bellevne. Comrade Gordon is a good com
rade, and in his affliction has t(ie earnest sym
pathy of bis comrades.
The special order of business to come before
Post 157 next Thursday evening will be the
discussion or a plan for taking the post in a
body next year to Detroit on the occasion of
the annual encampment.
Comrade Joseph B. Eaton, the efficient
Quartermaster Sergeant of Post 3. is out in
Colorado and having an enjoyable time no
doubt. His comrades miss him .very much,
and hope be will soon be back at bis post again.
Comrade William Clotworthy, ono of
the old One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Pennsyl
vania Volunteers, with his family, is here on'a
visit from Tennessee, and would be pleased to
see any of his old comrades at 1M or 12S Wylie
avenue.
Post 207, of Homestead, is arranging to pre
sent the "Drummer Boy of Sbiloh" on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday. September 25,26
and 27. dtrong local talent bas been secured.
The proceeds will be 'devoted to the soldiers'
monument at Homestead.
The familiar face of Comrade X S. Rees
was missing at Posi 15Ts meeting Thursday
night. This is such an unusual thing that his
comrades are quite exercised over his where
abouts. He has sent no postals as Is his cus
tom wnen away. Where is he?
A muster is on tbe list at Post ffs meeting
to-morrow evening, and the stereopticon will as
usual add Interest to the ceremony. Four com
rades are to be welcomed Into the fold. They
are W. H. Reed, C. H. Miller, H. M. Hawkins
and A. J. Thomas. A large number of the
comrade friends of Candidate Thomas and tho
.others will be on hand to give them a good send
off. An interesting meeting is anticipated.
The Allegheny County Association of Union
Ex-Prisoners of War met at their hall, U. V.
L. library room, last Monday evening. The
meeting was entertained by Comrade Charles
F. Sheriff, a delegate to the National Union
Ex-Prisoners of War Convention, held at
Boston, Mass., reading the 'proceedings of that
body; and also recalling the very handsome
manner the Visiting ex-prisoners were enter
tained by tbe patriotic citizens of that city.
On last Monday afternoon. Labor Day, the
Grand Army Band tendered the lately arrived
son of Comrade H. H. Bengough, of Post 157,
a grand serenade at tho Bengough residence on
Forbes street. Bennv, Jr., enjoyed tbe sweet
music greatly, no doubt, though he expressed
no opinion either way. Benny Benlor had
something in a dark recess in his cellar that
caused tbe musicians to smack their lips. It
was very good and very strong, but the band
played its next engagement as usual.
Bons of Veterans.
Camp 162 decided at its meeting Tuesday
night to turn out on tbe 17th.
Past Captain Matt Ceawtord, of 162,
made a flying bnsiness trip to Cincinnati Mon
day last.
THE G. A R. Day committees of the differ
ent camps will' meet at Camp 33's hall to-morrow
night. There should be a good turnout.
The weekly drills of Harper Camp 163 com
mence Wednesday next. The drill for last
Wednesday was postponed on account of the
opening ot the Exposition.
The election for Captain In Camp i last week
resulted In the choosing of Brother George
Henk. Tbe resignation of Captain Bleichner
necessitated the election.
LieutenantJColoneIi H. M. Rebble, of
Camp 33, was elected commander of the day
for the Sons of Veterans at the meeting of the
G. A- R. Day committees last Monday.
THE Messrs. Will T. and Frank C. Becker,
First Lieutenant Thomas Hughes. Dr. J. H.
Shaw and Brother Coaps, all of Harper Camp
16A have returned home from their summer re
creations. Corporal James E. Callen and Picket
Guard W. J. Belbert are two of the efficient
officers on the staff of Captain E. Poerstel, Jr..
of Camp 162. It is a rare thing to find them
absent from their posts of duty.
Past Captain Daniel Brost, of Camp a,
Allegheny, and Past Councilor W. L. Fonlk,
Jr of 162, are the happy fathers of a daughter
each. The youngsters arrived last week. Pop
Foulk is already preparing an application for
his daughter's entry to tbe Ladies' Aid Society.
Union Vciernn Legion.
The circulars announcing the pilgrimage of
Encampment No. 1 to Fort Wagner will be
issued next week. It is expected that about
300 will go on this journey. The Governors of
Ohio and Indiana, General W. S. Rosecrans,
General Butterdeld. General Duval and others
will attend the encampment and make speeches
at the campflre to be held on the evening of
the 8tli ot October. The Soldiers' Orphans
Band, compo-ed of children from the Soldiers
and Sailors' Home, will also be in attendance.
Encampment No. I, Union Veteran Legion,
will resume the weekly lectures or "war talKs,"
commencing Monday evening, September 15,
when by request. General Pearson will read a
Saper on "Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg."
n the following Monday General Giile-pie
will read his second article on the "Pennsylva
nia Reserves," he to be followed by Judge
Collier and others. As these pipers aro always
read on regular meeting nights, the bnsiness
of the encampment is hurried through, and
then the doors are opened to the public On
Monday night tho legion trio, consisting of
Colonel John A. Danks, Colonel John Snod
grass and Captain, George B. Chalmers, will
sing a number of patriotic original songs and
glees.
A BmsestloD.
There mav be persons in this community
who are at times troubled with colic, or sub
ject to attacks of bowel complaint. If so,
they should try Chamberlain's Colic.Choiera
and Diarrhea Remedy. It will afford al
most immediate relieV, and when reduced
with water is pleasant to take. If taken as
soon as the first indication of tbe disease is
felt it will ward off the attack. Many peo
ple use it in this way, and find that it never
fails them. A 23 or 50-cent bottle mav be
obtained from E. G. Stucky, 1701 and 2401
Penn ave.; E. G. Btucky & Co.. cor. Wylie
ave. and Fnlton st.; Markell Bros. cor.
Penn and Frankstown aves.; Carl Hartwig,
4016 Butler St.; John C. Smith.cor.Penn ave.
and Main St.; James L. McConnel & Co., 455
Fifth ave., Pittsburg; and in Allegheny by
E. E. Heck, 72 and 194 Federal sts.; Thos.
R. Morris, cor. Hanover and Preble aves.;
A. J. Kaercher, 59 Federal St., ana ChatL.
Walther, 64 Chestnut st, wsa
Thanka.
See card of thanks, top of page 8.
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President Bae'a Action Indorsed.
rsntCIALTELXOEAM TO TUX DtsrATCS.1
Columbus, September 6. The Execu
tive Committee of the United Mine
Workers' has indorsed the conrse of
President Eea in supporting the striking
miners at Irwin station, and it is expected
the fight under the personal direction of
Vice President Turner will be waged to tho
bitter end.
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On tha nooer lip
chin, cheeks, throat
nose, ears.nands, arms
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on men's cheeks above
the beard line, also
bair growing in tufts
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birthmarks, destroyed
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hock, scar or injury
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anil 02 Penu avenue,
Pittsburg.
This superfluous
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drawing room, street and wherever ladis con
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knows that the use of depilatories, the tweez
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which this obnoxious growth of hair can be de
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