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"The Kealtf of Beauty" indeed and the
realm of wit as well can be said of Pitts
burg 3nd Allegheny society events. The
drawing rooms and reception halls of the
ultra fashionable of the two cities have been
the scene of many a little encounter between
gallant men and witty ladies, and usually
with the result that the ladies come off the
field victorious. One who has entree into
the society of the wealthy of the Iron City
-t ill fooh learn that the ladies are the better
read, and can talk usually more intelli
gently than the gentlemen oa the affairs of
the times daily chronicled in the papers, as
well as the latest novel or theatrical success.
Nothing passes them, and, in fact, they
seem to have even a keener conception of
the probabilities of the future than do the
sen.
Even politics doesn't escap their eye, and
the other day I heard two well-known ladies
ducussing the present State campaign not
iu the languid way that is commonly sup
posed to characterize ladies of leisure, but a
stormy, spirited discussion that would have
done honor to tome ot those who can "vote
as they talk." Nor were they "female suf
fragists," eitber. Thev wer perfectly will
ing to allow their husbands to do the voting,
even if they do know as much about the
Blatter. Tins littli incident is mentioned
eerelr because of the oft-repeated stories of
"nothing but fashion," when the fact is that
the ladies are no ore taken with "fashion
and dress talk" than are the men.
A Change of Name.
Bat to change the subject, the past week
was one continual round of social pleasures
in which the marriage bells chimed forth
merry music, telling of the course of lives
changed from the rocky road of single
blessedness to that tiappy way of matri
monial bliss. It has demonstrated the fact
that marriage cannot and never will be a
failure a long as the course of true love is
allowed to take its natural course and where
happy hearts are united "forever and a
dav." Prettr home weddings and elegant
church weddings as well engrossed the at
tention of the movers in social circles dur
ing tiie week.
Brides, radiant and beautiful always,
throw off the old name and take on the new
wnn greater pleasure if possible than they
discard an old mantle for one ot new and
richer abric Their happy smiles illuminate
all In their presence, and" the confirmed old
bachelors present are compelled to go away
in one corner bv themselves for fear ot being
driven to madness or better, to matrimony.
1 once heard a saying that every bride made
iwo more, lor young men, seeing the result
of a friend's experiment, "go aud do like
wise." The Week's Keceptlons.
Receptions also had a large place in the
lestivities of the six days. Beautiful little
suburban affairs were numerous, and in the
city were to be found more informal "at
homes" than durijg any week of the present
season. What can be more enjoyable than
the little receptions given to a dozen or so of
the most intimate friends? Then the cloak
of formality may be thrown off and the
guest and host settle dow 1 to the splendid
CDJoyments of the evening
These littl" affairs are becoming more pop
ular every year, and siowiy but surely the
big receptions and balls are being swept
from private residences to the elegant social
clubs. However, there are those who are
abie to give a grand reception and treat each
guest so he or sue is sure of being iu favor
store the 200 or 390 others in the mansion.
These are rare, and the host presiding over
so large a party Unas it a very dimcult task.
Ilalloween Celebrations.
Halloween parties were more numerous
this year thin ever belore, as the news col
umns of the papers will show. That they
were Tery simple entertainments, entirely
informal, speaku volumes for their enjoy
ment. Hundreds of people spent their Hal
loween at these little gatherings, where
taffy-pulling and nut cracking were the
features.
Thus one sees every year how rapidly the
world is growing old-lashioned, aud in no
department more than the social depart
neat. Our grandfathers and grandmothers
eufcved themselves at the same kind of a
Halloween party as that which characterized
Pittsburg's celebration of that event.
A WEEKS GLEANING!
Dolnga of the Social World ot Pittsburg and
Allegheny.
One ol tlie most charming weddlncs ot the
wwk was that of Miss Maggie Lamb, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mr- William Lamb, of
Allegheny, and Mr. Harry E. Geisenhainer,of
P.Usburj.. The beaut'fnl and impressive Epis
copal ceremonj took place at the Grace Re
formed Cbuch, corner of Webster avenue and
Grant street, at 2 oVlock Thursday afternoon.
the pastor. Rev. Mr. Prugh, officiating. The
bride, w ho is a very handsome yoong lady of
tne brunette etjle of beauty, with brown eyes
and petite figure, was becomingly attired In a
dark gray. Parh pattern, dress, the sleeves and
collar of el vet, hand embroidered, the petti
coat bawng a panel of the same material. A
stylish gray toque, with silver crown and ostrich
feathers and gloves to match, completed her
traiehng toilet, hhe wore uo ornament except
a diamond pin, the gift of the proom. Miss
Uab i a s.s'cr of Mr. Charles Lamb, of the
Pittsburg Tube Aoik. aud of Mr. George
Lamb, superintendent of Spang & Chal
lant's steel works The groom is
a handsome and popular young busi
nessman of Pittsburg and very prominent in
musical circle". Four ushers, Messrs. Charles
and Will Lamb, brothersof the bride; Mr John
F. Gelsenhainer, the groom's brother, and Mr.
Charles buntu. attended the wedding couple.
Following the marriage a reception was ten
dered the roung couple at the home of the
bride. 23 Umou avenue. Allegheny, which was
mot tastelulh decorated by Ludwig fc Ricbter
with palms and potted plants, the most pleasing
ettect bring the mantel befoie which the bride
and groom receied the congratulations of
their friends. A delicious lunch was served by
Luther. The presents were numerous and
costly. At 4 o clock the bride and groom lett
for an exte. tied Ea'tern trip. Beside the
immediate relatives of the families, there were
present R. v Prughand wife. Miss Lizzie Bell,
f Columbiana. O ; Mr. ill Lynch, of Pitts
Imrg: Mr -. C. liarker and daughters Lottie
and Zura, of .Ne Lisbon, O.
Halloween was made pleasant to the great
number of guests at the surprise party ten
dered Mr Cyrus & Youngson at his residence,
corner of Wjhe avenue and Vine street The
special features of the evening were the charm
ing vecal solos with which MUs Carrie Terrant,
so well known as "Comrade Joe," of the G. A.
It, delighted the crowd, and the no less enter
taining instrumental music' furnished by the
Miscs Dannie and Macirle Watson, Emma
Boddmgton and Messrs. Gant, Coughlin and J.
B. Youngson, Jr. When at list tbe gay as
semblage dispersed, it was the unanimous ex
vressiou of all present that tbey had never be
lore seen so much real enjoyment crowded Into
one evening. Among those present were tbe
follow ingi ell known society young people of
thlscit) aud Alleghenj: Misses Nannie Wat
son. Maggie Watson. Carrie Terrant, Jeane
elson, Maggie Crawford, Mattie Booth, Sadie
Hines, Emma Boddington. Ella Youngson,
Zetta Early, Margie Mwnlck, Lillian Fonnger,
Marv and Sadie Brokaw, Anna Zimmerman;
Messrs. Cyrus Youngson, J, XL Patter, H.
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3. Booth, Davis Martin, W. P. Hubbard, James
Dinwiddle, Bob Coughlin, Robert and Samuel
Chalfant, Bert Grazier, Florence Hill, John G.
Mlnnick, John Gant, James B. Woods, Simon
a Riley, George Stewart, H. B. Riley, Will
Finnerty and W esley W. Crawford.
The ladles who have in charge the bazaar to
be given November 8, for tbe benefit of the
Newsboys' Home, have completed the arrange
ments, and it promises not only to be a pleasant
but a profitable affair as welL The tea and
chocolate room will be back of the platform
and will be decorated a la Japanese. It will be
in charge of Mrs. John Albree. The fancy
table will be in the center of the room in
charge of Mrs. H. Darlincton. Following are
the other tables and booths, their color and the
lady in charge: Doll table, yellow, Mrs. if. P.
Sproul; lemonade booth, blue, Mrs. C A.
Painter; news stand, pink. Miss Patti Laugh
lin; art booth, green, Mrs. Walter McCord;
candy table, lavender, Mrs. Thomas M. 3lc
Kee, Chairman; toy table, red. Mrs. George P.
Hamilton: flower table, white, Mrs. C.L.Magee:
second fancy table, yellow, Mrs. R. H. Leaky;
scales and phonograph, old pink. Miss R. Pat
ten; ice cream room, white, Mrs. J. D. Carson;
tlsh pond, Mrs. Kramer. Mr. N. Patterson, the
Sixth avenue florist, has kindly offered to fur
nish all the plants and to decorate the flsh pond.
Mr. 15. L. H. Dabbs has photographed a num
ber of the new sboys belonging to the home, aud
will furnish as many copies as can be sold as
his donation to the bazaar. The photographs
will be for sale at the news stand. John R. and
A. Murdoch have also volunteered to assist In
the floral decorations. The ladles wish it un
derstood that tbero will be no chancing nor
raffling at the bazaar.
Allegheny has anew club that promises to
take a prominent place in the social affairs of
that city. The organization is to be known as
the Federal Club, and comes into existence
with 25 members. Tbe membership roll bears
the names of some of tbe prominent business
men of Fedeial street, and in fact the majority
of those in the club have some business con
nection on that thoroughfare. The clubhouse
is located at No. 101 Arch street, and contains
six large rooms. The reception and reading
rooms are furnished very handsomely, and the
remainder of the rooms will soon be fixed up
for occupancy. It is the purpose of the club to
1m e a dining room and possibly billiard and
cymnastic department. Forty members will be
the limit just at present. If tbe club prospers,
they propose In the future to secure a charter
and erect a clubhouse. Following are the offi
cers: President, J. C. Parser, bookkeeper for James
Anderson, the plnmber; Vice President, W. C.
Esterline, of Black & Baird's office; Secretary,
H. M. Thompson, local manager for Hance
Bros. & White, of Philadelphia; Treasurer, E.
K. Harrison, toy dealer; Directors, A. J. Gilli
land, gent's furnisher; B. P. Welsh, manager ot
Heck's Park drug store; A. G. Duncan, to
ured merchant.
Mr. Lewis Bentz was taken by surprise at his
home on Ann street Thursday evening by a gay
crowd of his friends who surrounded tbe bouse,
and with a band of music called him out.
Among the guests were Misses Mamie Hays,
Katie Hays, Maggie Nugent, Katie Nueent,
Emma Knight, Ida Kober, Clara Schrepper,
Lizzie Snyder, Mollie Kimmel. Emma Gueth,
Katie Raegcr, Emma Staffer, Gertrude Bentz,
and Messrs. George Barr, Bnjamln White
bead, Henry Blum. George Knight, Charles
.ScLuchoian, Frank O'Brien, Lewis Bentz.
William Hcmingray, Frank Bown, Henry
Knorr and Geonre Bentz. An elegant supper
was served by Mrs. Bentz and Mrs. Miller.
Tbe features of the evening were tbe recitation
of "Bernardo del Carpia," given by Miss Mag
gie Nugent and tbe recitation of "Incidents of
93," given by Miss Katie Hays. The music
was furnished by the Logan and Silverman
Mandolin Quartet. At a late hour the band
played"Hoine,SweetHome,"and home all went.
Dancing furnished the principal feature of a
most pleasant surprise party tendered Mrs.
William J. Hague, at ber home in Brushtou,
Tnesday evening. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. William Thompson, Mr. and Mrs.
William Calverley. Mr. and Mrs. HughMcKee,
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Palmer, of Brushtou; Misses
Missonria Hague, Sadie Scott and Bessie Lane,
of Allegheny; Annie Wiblie. of Kittanning;
Mamie and Lizzie Roeder, of Allegheny: Viola
Thompson, of Brushtou: Clara and Maggie
Wcachter. of Allegheny; Annie Rabenstein
and L'zzie Kraubmld, of Brushton; Lottie
Helmold, of East Liberty; Messrs. Vinct bte
venson and Henrv Tafel, of Pittsburg: John
McMUlen. Charles Taylor, Howard and Lysle
Hague, of Brushton; Harry Cuppets, of Alle
gheny, Hojitotf Miscroll and many others.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gold, of Locust street, Al
legheny, celebrated their silver wedding on
Tuesday eveninc. After the reception of many
and very valuable presents there was an ele
gant supper served. The father of Mrs, Gold
made a very pleasing speech, followed by Mrs.
Cook and the host, making the evening one to
be remembered by those present. Among
those present were: Johu Lenfestey. Sr., Mr.
and Mrs. sheftler, Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Lenfestey,
Mr. and Mrs. Cuarles Latimer, Mr. and Mrs.
Barclay. Mr. aud Mrs. L 11 Lenfestey and
daugi'ter, Mr. and Mrs. Minehart, Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Lenfestey and Bon. Mr. and Mrs. A. L.
Gold and son, Mr. W. C Lenfestey, Miss Lizzie
Brand, Miss Lizzie Patterson, Miss Annie Len
festey, Mrs. Farnsworth, Butler. Paj Mrs.
Cook, Mr. John Gold, Master Charles Hutchi
son. New Turner Hall was beautiful!. decorated
with cut flowers and hot plants Tuesday even
ing, it being tbe occasion of the reception given
by the Chelsea Club. There were about 170
couples in attendance. The club has been or
ganized lor aoout six car& ana nas zor its
members some of the best known young men
in tbe cits, some of whom are O. A. Frommer,
D. A. S. Warden, H. J. Eberle, Fred Mugele,
O. Hennig, L. C. Dittler, O. H. Elliott. Wm.
Kalkohf, K. Armstrong, E. P. Mechliog. G. S.
Wilson, Wm. Westwaler, James J. White,
Wm. B. North. K. J. Eberle, L. F. Brnff,
Walter W.Andrews. Louis C. Scott H. W
Reynolds. C W. Shannon, J. B. Westwater,
Thomas Mellon, F. J. Dittler, Frank Kirsch
baum, J. P. Williams, S. F. Foley, Joseph
bmith, W.J. Wilson.
The Misses Exlers. of Boyle street, Alle
gheny, entertained a number of their friends
oa Tuesday evening last. Among those pres
ent were the Misses Lidia Kirkpatrick, Blanch
O'Ned, Annie Woods and Stella and Kate
Exler, and Messrs. H. Linn, Kirkpatrick, J.
P. Kelly. Joseph Lang, James Mcintosh, A.
Payton. H. Aland. Denny and J. C. Woods.
Euchre was the source of amusement from
S:"0 until 10.30. after which the guests ad
journed to the dining-room and partook of tbe
elaborate luncheon prepared by the hostess.
After luncheon tbe Misses O'Neil, Kirkpatrick
and Exler aad Messrs. Linn, Mcintosh and
Aland rendered some very tine instrumental
and vocal music.
One ot the most pleasant events of tbe week
was a birthday party given by Miss Blanch
Goodman, of Haysville, Pa. The hostess was
tbe recipient of several very handsome pres
ents. Dancing and euchre were tbe evening's
amusements. Following were those present:
Misses Sallie Bronson. Lizzie Bronson, May
Wentz, Nannie Wentz, Kate Wentz, Maud
Sibert, Maggie Fetters, Carrie Palmer, Hattie
Palmer, Sallie Palmer, Jessie Brown, Maggie
Goecbenaeben. Hattie Givens. Kato Bennc-
ton, Mamie Berington, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Benngton, Mr. and Mrs. William Gardener, Mrs.
Morris Whalen, Mrs. Bert Conner, Mrs. James
McCelland, Mrs. Robert Wentz, Mr. Adair, Mr.
adutt, Herbert Dailey, Harry Mong.
A very enjoyable party was given by Miss
Florence Shepard to ber many friends last
Wednesday evening. Ainong those present
were: Misses Bertha Hauch, Annie Weinberg,
Margaret Crawford, Gertie Glover, Sadie
Miller, Jennie Grimm, Jennie McCaffrey. Alice
Leinou, Edith Mnorebead. Georgia Anderson,
Lida Barr. Lucy Roberts, Lizzie Ostrich, Lila
Bush. Leonora Kennedy, Minnie Morgan,
MaisbaMfegan, Daisy Miller, Mary Steveson,
Messrs. Charlie Scbwarts, Sanl Susman, Oliver
Sioffliuger, Harry Keidel, Joseph Marshall,
Morris Baer, Frank Westerman, Willie Wal
lace, Frank Green. Charley Kennedy, Frank
Tbuma, David Ackle, E. Evey, Ted Manning,
Harry Getman, William Henderson, John
Cummings, Harry Bennet, Charles Nelson.
A very pleasant surprise party was held In
honor of G. A. Douglass on Friday evening, at
his residence. No. 167 Irwin avenue, Allegheny.
Among the man v present were Mr. and Mrs.
Carlisle, Mr. and Mrs. Douglass, Mr. and Mrs.
Alston, Misses Thompson, Hettie Hall, Ella
Douglass, Mary Conley, Annie Connolly, Mary
Ferguson, Magcie Comley, Messrs. F. McCoy,
Jr.; Charles Daily, R. C. Comley, Napoleon
James, Joseph Gamble, George Douglass,
Wm. G. Hobmann, George S. Comley, Frank
Connolly, Florence Scbrader, Samuel Buchan
an. The music was furnished by the Harper
Orchestra.
r On Thursday evening, at the residence of the
brides parents on Second avenue. Homestead,
occurred tbe marriage of Miss Maggie Davis
and Mr. David Rogers, two of the best known
young society people of Homestead. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T. C. Davis,
of Pennsylvania. Many and elegant were tbe
presents. A sumptuous banquet was served.
The formality of a wedding tour was dispensed
with. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers went to house
keeping in a beautiful home all ready prepared
for them on Fifth avenue, Homestead.
An enjoyable birthday party was held a the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Welsh Thurs
day evening in honor of their niece, Ella Sing
ing. Dancing and cards were the features of
tbe evening. Among those present were Misses
Maud Stackhouse, Clara Kurtz, Millie Swartz,
Ada McMillan, Lizzie Hillman, Bird Mackert,
Alice McCnllougu, Mr. and Mrs. Hargnett and
Messrs. Frank Stedelord, Jim Stedeford, Irish,
THE PITTSBTJRG-
Fulmer, Welsh, Horner, Mackert, O'Ronrke
and Moles and Dr. Warce.
One of the'most pleasant Halloween parties
was the one held at the residence of Miss Ada
Carey, Manhattan street, Allegheny. Dancing
was the feature of the evening. During tbe
evening refreshments were served. Among
those present were: The Misses Anna Robert
son, Emma Wilson, Maggie Nightingale. Bessie
Cainp. Kate Leech, Millie Pisber, Pauline
Myers. Mary Baker, Annie Toomey. Jennette
Robertson, Jennie Leech, Lnlu Muller, Adda
Cherry, Birdie Freshwater, Bydney Boyd, An
nielech and Messrs. John Caskey, Sam Till,
Ed. Nightingale, Chris Knanr, George Connor,
Will Forsythe, Clare Gould, Jim Stewart,
Harrv Shriver, Sol Connor, James Toomey,
Harry Beaver, John Havlll, Andy Buchanan,
Dave Killinger and Tom Boyd.
An old time Halloween party, given at the
suburban residence of Mrs. Laura Vanderort,
was one of the most successful events ot the
season. Among those present were Misses
Hattie Shepherd, of Marshall county, W. Va.,
Blanche Thackeray. Mame Cntler, Katie
Kearns, Anna Woostet; Eva Burt. Jennie
White, Jennie Vandevort, Violet Vandevort,
Rebecca Dunstan, Mrs. John G. Forster and
daughter Florence, Messrs. Elmer Parker, of
Sharpsbnrg; Will Ford, Ross Foster, Will
Lampe. Joseph Johnson. Chris Johnson, Charles
Handenshield, Harry Mohlman, Tom White.
George Kearns, Sam Smith. ProL Stebic, of
Braddock, and Bernard Johnson. Music was
furnished by the Manchester Troubadors,
Mcssra. Alt Brown, JimRotbmerand Will Had
fleld. A merry Halloween party was given at the
residence of Miss Florence Stevenson. 89 Page
street, under the auspices of the Y. M. L. and
S. C. Music, under the direction of Mr. Walter
Wright, and dancing were the enjoyable feat
ures of the evening. At 11 o'clock refresh
ments were served. Those present were as fol
lows: Misses Ada Lowe, of Brnsbton, Blanche
Mitchell, Mary Sorrel, Ida Hilton, Rida John
son. Ida Woodyerd. Lizzie Ball, Dora Bond,
Ada Cain. Anna Bartholomew and Laura
Jones, Messrs. Edward Johnson, Howard Hill,
Jacob Proctor. Ed Randalls. Caleb Hankley.
James Taliaferro. Louis Woodson. Walter Bil
lows, John Graves, Howard Holland, George
Elliot and Granville Googins.
Progressive eucber formed the feature of
one ot the most enjoyable parties of the week.
It was given at the residence of Mr. J. Pnder,
East End, in honor ot Miss Josephine Kremer,
of Wheeling, W. Va. Those present were
Misses Mary and Sophia Kremer, Anna and
Rosa Wangrin, Mary Cornyn, Emma Schell
bacb, Annie and Minnie Pnder, Annie Hall,
Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs, Messrs. J. O. Gal
lery, Ben Derr. John Scherer. Theodore Haren,
George Jacobs-H. A. Schaub, H. Schellbacb,
Jonn McNally, Henry Charles. Miss Josephine
Kremer and John Jacobs won tbe first prirss.
Mr. B. Derr was lucky enough to win the
booby. Refreshments were served.
The Misses Kirk gave a Halloween party in
the old Scottish style at their home on Es
planade street, Allegheny. A most enjoyable
time was spent. Dancing, singing and recita
tions were tbe features of the evening. An
elegant supper was served at midnight. Among
those present were Misses Whittakcr, Corry;
Miss Hare, East End; Miss Douglas, Mr. Mingo
Douglas and Mr. Edwards, BraddocksMr. Dnn
seaib, Jeannette, Pa.; Mr. George Weir, Jr.,
Sharpsburg. Pa., and their many friends in
Pittsburg and Allegheny.
Miss Lizzie Davis, of No. 87 Sampson street,
Allegheny, was tendered a most pleasant sur
prise on Wednesday evening. Among those
present were Misses Sadie Herron, Minnie
Wheeler, Maggie Leaster, Ollie Casbdollar,
Lulu Charles, Minnie Jones, Sarah and Lucy
Howarth, Maud Riley, Lizzie Davis. Emma
and JosieBrown. Messrs. Tommy Boyd, Charlie
Park, A. Brose. Dan Brown, W. Wertlg, Walter
Davis, Frank Smith, H. Balrd. A. Kimmell,
Frank Sipes, G. Maxwell, Will and Norman
Davis.
There was considerable change on that lonely
Btreet named Omaha, on Mt. Washington,
Friday evening, wnen a crowd of young friends
assembled at the residence of Mr. Rollins, and
a Halloween party was given. The guests as
follows enjoyed themselves very much and re
turn thankB to Miss Mary Francis, who sent out
the invitations: Misses Emma Scott, Hodkin
son. Dean, Rollins, Tranum, Alice Francis,
Messrs. Wm. Cetchna, W. Hodkinson, James
Wise, M. McGrogan aud C. McGrogan.
A very pleasant Halloween party was given
by Mr. and Mrs. N. Neems, of Hazelwood.
Among those who were present were Misses
Birdie Plxley, Blanche Pixley, Katie Jenkins,
Minnie Robinson, May Edgar, Annie Scook,
Allie Robinson, Emma Robinson, Mrs. Pixley,
Mrs. Gray, Messrs. John Jenkins, Charles
Smith, Will Scott, Dr. Miller. Harry Robinson,
George Porter, Gilbert Ooleman, Joseph Weir,
William Such, Thomas Brook, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Reber.
Among the most enjoyable events on Hollow
een was a surprise party beld at tbe residence
of Cyrns Yonngson, of Wylle avenue. Among
tbose who enjoyed a very pleasant evening were
the Misses Sadie and Mollie Brokaw, the
Misses Watson. Zimmerman, Bodlngton, Broth,
Minick, Crawford, Early, Heinz. Nelsou and
Youngson. and Messrs. Stewart. Simeon Riley.
Crawford, Wood, Hubbard, Henry Riley,
Minick, Hill, Dinwoodie, Booth, Parker,
Cochran, Gant, Chalfant and Martin.
On Monday evening a birtbday reception was
given Miss Emma Keally at the residence of
ber grandmother, Mrs. Cozade, No. S043 Penn
avenue. Dancing, card playing and Halma
were the features of the evening. At 12 a
sumptuous lunch was served. Among those
present were tbe Misses Ableys, Gemine1, Arm
strong, Spratt, Hunter. Holland, Nevergold
and5eally, Messrs. W. Ed. Keally. McAdams.
Nevergold, Armstrong, AL and Will Keally,
Gemmel, Cunningham.
Cards have been Issued by Mr. Joseph Wal
ton, the well-known coal dealer, for tho mar
riage of his accomplished daughter. Miss Nel
lie, and Mr. James Wood, son of Theodore
Wood and grandson of the late James Wood,
which Is to occur on Tuesday evening, Novem
bdr 18. at 9 o'clock, at tbe North Avenue M. E.
Church of Allegheny. Preparations are being
made for a grand wedding. Both tbe young
people are well known in the highest social
circles.
A pleasant evening was spent at the resi
dence of J. V. Wilson, Superior avenue, Hal
loween. Among those present were: Misses
Dolly Cochran, Pearl Casly, Lizzie Bron, Blanch
Davis, of New Castle, Mame Busha, Lizzie
Elcessor, Lola Elcessor, Emma Wilson,
Marietta Wilson, Messrs.Sprung,Reed,Morgan,
Sellers, Cochran, McConbrie, Cumming, Wilson
and Mr. and Mrs. Cnmming. Dancing was tbe
feature of tbe evening.
The little people of the Arch Street Sunday
school are determined that their new church
shall be paid for. They will be busy little bees:
until tbe end is accomplished, and they ara
making great preparations for a pleasing en
tertainment they call "Modern Mirth and
Music," to be given in the church Tuesday
evening next. They expect to please a large
audience.
The Center Avenue Shakespeare Club were
entertained on Halloween by Miss Katy Ford,
at her home, corner of Wylie avenue and
Greene street. Misses Louisa and Wilklo
Slagle, Emma and Allle Dicken, Mls3 Maggie
Stcec, of Mansfield. Miss Cook and Masters
Frank Hodkinson, Guy McGandless, Howard
Johnson, Edward Balkan and John Floyd were
present and spent a very enjoyable evening.
Rev. George Robinson, -who was lately called
to the pastorate of tbe Emsworth Presbyterian
Church, was greeted on Tuesday evening by
aUOUbJUl 111V juuujj JCU1I1M ui hue wujteMi-
tion. It was quite a surprise to tbe pastor,
who went borne to find his study filled with
young people. Music and elegant refresh
ments were tbe features.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stoebener celebrated the
tenth anniversary of their marriage on Friday
evening. The presents were numerous and ele
gant. Among tbe guests were: Mr. and Mrs.
George Stoebener, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. G. H.
Stoebener, E. G. Stoebener, Mr. and Mrs.
George Friedman. Masters George, Henry and
Willie Stoebener.
The Palmyra Social has been organized with
the following ofllcers: Evan Bauley, President;
M. Feldman. Vice President; D. Rosenthal,
Secretary; T. Hazlett, Treasurer. IU objeot
will be social entertainment.
'Squire J. G. Rolsbousc, of McCandless town
ship, bas returned from an extended European
tour, during which he visited bis old borne in
Germany. He also made short stops in France
and England.
Miss Mary C. Taggart, of Taylor avenue, Al
legheny, entertained a number of her friends
very handsomely on Tuesday evening. In honor
ot ber friend, Miss Mary Brownlee, of Paisley,
Bcotland.
Miss May Blaney, of the Southslde, enter
tained a small number of friends on Halloween.
With such a pretty and genial hostess the
affair was a success.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Crouch, of Washington,
Pa., leave for their Western trip to Colorado,
California and other points on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bchmld are "at home" to
their friends at their pleasant residence at
unaruers.
DISPATCH,
SffiSns
BIJOU Thsater "The Bottom or tbe Sea"
UttAND OPEUA nousic .. "The Great Metropolis"
Hakbis' Thkateb. ."Woman Against Woman"
acadxmt of Music Hyde's Specialty Co.
Davis' Kiftii Ave. MUSEUM. ....Curiosities, Etc.
World's Museum Curiosities, Etc
The above are the theatrical attractions
for this week.
It cannot be said that the general run ot
attractions this season at our principal
theaters has been satisfactory in an artistic
sense. The managers are contented with
the pecuniary results, but a large portion of
the theater-going public has been practically
debarred from theatrical amusement by the
prevalence of trashy farce comedy, cheap
sensational melodrama, variety,.veiled and
naked, and spectacular revivals of a third
rate order. The Dispatch has received
many complaints upon this score, and they em
phasize the need here for a theater that shall
deal in finer dramatic wares.
At tbe same time it must be admitted that
better things are promised us in the future at
both Grand Opera House and Bijon, and the
Duqnesne Theater is being hurried forward so
rapidly that it can be counted now as one of
the factors in tbe situation, and it goes without
saying that the new theater to succeed mUBt
cater to tbe element in Pittsburg that appre
ciates plays and players of tbe best sort.
.
By a typographical error in a news paragrapn
last week "The Great Metropolis" was de
scribed In Tub Dispatch as bloodthirsty,
which is very different froth what was intend
ed, namely, bloodcurdling. The latter adjective
is frequently applied to melodrama in a favor
able sense, and It Is tolerably certain that "The
Great Metronolis" will justify its use in this
instance, but in view of the unfortunato con
version ot bloodcurdling into bloodthirsty, it
may be added that tbo attraction at the Grand
Opera House this week promises to be a melo
drama strong in scenlo features and novel sen
sations. V
The popular success of "A StraightTip" can
not be denied. The novelty of the race course
as a background for variety specialties, of
which "A Straight Tip" is made up, and the
cleverness of the whole company, with the cen
tral comicality of Mr. Powers himself, account
for the crowded houses the Bijou enjoyed all
the week. The bad points of the performance
have been clearly indicated In The Dispatch,
and nothing more need be said upon this score.
It has been suggested that tbis journal was in
error when it stated that some of tbe jokes in
"A Straight Tip" were entitled to respect on
account of their age. Perhaps it would be
more in accordance with tbe truth to say that a
great many jokes in "A Straight Tip" were not
respectable at all.
A correspondent writes with regard to an
other New York production: The Last Word,'
an adaptation by Mr. Augustin Daly, from the
German of Franz von Scbontau, was produced
on Tuesday. Mr. Daly's new play is almost an
emotional drama, with a strong plot of love and
Nihilism and human interest. Probably such
a plot in a theater devoted almost entirely to
light comedy wonld not have succeeded in tbe
hands of tbe majority of Mr. Daly's players.
But tbe really pnenomenal acting of Miss
Rehan in tbe character of a Buisian Baronett
changed what promised to be a disaster into a
most brilliant triumph. In this latest produc
tion Ada Rehan rose to a height of dramatic
power that she bas never before displayed.
The play opened with a ballroom scene, which
was the most perfect representation of such an
event that bas been seen In New York. Tbe
persons on the stage were dressed and looked
like ladies and gentlemen; tbey all talked at
once in that hysterically mirthful tone which
obtains between this and tbe next waltz, and so
natural was tbe movement on tbe stage and
tbe apnarent obliviousness to tbe audience that
one felt as if he stumbled into a private house
without an invitation."
.
Whatever may be said of the wortblessness
of farce comedy as art, and its evil effect upon
tbe stage to-day. It must becognized that Mr,
Charles H. Hoyt's plays continue to be the
best of tbis kind. "A Texas Steer," his latest
work, is receiving unusually serious and favor
able consideration, and the Boston (Jlobe bas
deemed it worthy of an editorial in which this
passage occurs: "The follies and iniquities of
Congressional life are satirized with a keenness
of wit that of Itself would make tbe play a re
markable one. Tho humor and drollery of the
situations are worked outwltb consummate
SKill. In Maverick lirander the American
stage bas, we think, gained a character to the
full as salient, strong and raoy as any of the
famous comedy characters which our native
authors have given us. It will take rank easily
in tbe same class with Colonel Belters. Bon.
ar dwell tSlott, and other immortal creations."
V
In New York last week two or three plays of
some importance were produced. In "Reck
less Temple" Maurice Barrymore made his ap
pearance as a star under the management of
the sly Mr. J. M. Hill at the Standard Theater.
Barrymore is an interesting young man, with a
face that a great many people insist on liken
ing to a Greek god's, who is more famous
for his Bohemian escapades and athletlo feats
than for serious dramatic effort. Tbe criticisms
upon "Reckless Temple" in the New York
papers wonld seem to indicate that Mr. Barry
more bas tried to exploit his athletic and Bo
hemian traits in a drama with rather dreary
results. Tbe play deals with a very uncertain
quantity called St. Louis society, and shows
Barrymore in all the glory of black hair, whit
ened at tbe sides (Do we not remember blm In
the same guise supporting tbe unspeakable
Langtry at tho Opera House?) making long
speeches and doing ridiculous things to prove
Bohemianism is a blessing and "society" In St.
Louis and elsewhere a curse. Tbe New York
papers agree that "Reckless Temnle" is not
worthy of serious criticism. Mr. Winter.in the
Tribune, says: "mere is not a particle of na
ture or sense in this story, and tbe social inci
dents of the play are silly and ludicrous."
.
The rage for dancing of the unconventional
sort still keeps up in New York, and the
theaters are bidding against each other with
all sorts ot Spanish and other danceschlefly
remarkable for the high kicking and posturing
thv entail. Carmencita has lots of rivals now.
Otero Is at tbe Eden Musee; another Spanish
dancer kicks over the congruities and whirls in
modern dress before Hero at Niblo's; Miss
Edith Keuward injects wonderful life into a
farce at the Madison Garden theater with ber
agile limbs, and Miss Sadie Martlnnt in the
same piece "Dr. Bill" last week sought to
win favor with a Spanish fandango, which,
however, did not compare favorably. It is said,
with tbe bold, lace-breaking, fascinating steps
of Miss Kenward's so-called "Kangaroo" dance.
Another of tbe sensational dancers nowstirrlng
jaded New Yorkers is Miss Amelia Glover,
"the little fawn," who showed Pittsburgers a
great deal of herself in a dance incidental to
"The City Directory."
All these young women are receiving big
salaries for tbeir gymnastic and terpsichorean
exercises, far beyond tbe 825 a week ot tbe first
class ballet girl and even tbe 1150 that a pre
miere danseuse usually gets for a week's
pirouetting aud prancing on ber toes. Of
course, the demand for bpanish dancers and
dancing will not last, although, as a matter of
fact, there are good artistic reasons for the
popularity of both, but at present "a l'Es
pagnole" is the style.
The Mirror represents a blonde coryphee
moodily saying: "I'm tired of life. There's
nothing left to live lor i" to which the property
man replies: "Don't say that. Dye your hair
and become a Spanish dancer. They're all do
ing It." And this is about tbe truth. 1 notice
that Cyrene, who danced at tbo short-lived
Clipper Theater a while ago as a Kentucky girl
not very careful about what she did, is appeal
ing to the cultured theater-goers of Boston as
the beautiful youngSpanlsU dancer. A dancer
does not have to cross the Atlantis to be born
in Spain.
V
Victoria Mazouka, our elephantine friend
whs nearly broke the Bijou all up ten days ago,
has been delighting Ctncinnatans during the
past week, and a singular result of her experi
ence here is to be noted in the account of her
appearance at Heuck's Opera House. Acaaoj-
HlP
SUNDAY; NOVEMBER 2,
ing to the report of the event in the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette the elephant is now In her
89th ear. When she was here ber keener and
Mr. Kiralfy agreed that she was in her 42d year.
It would appear, therefore, that between Pitts
burg and Cincinnati she grew 47 years.
The latest story about Mrs. Mary Nevlns
Blaine is that she is recovering her health
rapidly and that she will join the Kendals at
the close of their tour in America. The latter
part of the story is not likely to bo true, for
Mrs. Blaine has not yet made her debut as a
professional actress, and although Mrs. Kendal
may be very Kindly disposed toward that hardly
treated young woman, it 1s not probable that
she would go so far as to invite an Untried
novice to join ber company of thoroughly
trained players. Hepburn Johns.
The Programme.
The novelty of the initial presentation be
fore a Pittsburg audience to-morrow evening
at the Bijou Theater of the marine spectacle,
"The Bottom of the Sea," is the unconventional
theme and scenes that are not familiar to regu
lar theatergoers. The piece is an adaptation
by William A. Brady, and the exigencies of the
plot demand that a considerable portion of the
action shall occur on and in Neptune's realm.
Originally produced at tbe Forte St. Martin,
Paris, some 0 years ago, the spectacle bas in
many different forms been presented in almost
every country under the sun. For years many
attempts were mado by theatrical managers to
produce tbe spectacle in this country, but it has
never been accomplished, owing, perhaps, to
the great expense attached to such a scenic en
terprise. However, Messrs. Webster and
Brady, who now have the spectacle in charge,
produced the piece in Now York, and were well
rewarded for the risk taken. It has Since been
presented at tbe Globe Theater. Boston, and in
Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Providence, etc..
and from reports that have reached
here from these cities the criticisms are
of tbe highest kind, pronouncing the
spectacle a master work of stagecraft and In
genuity, it is on its merits as a scenic produc
tion to which the succces of "The Bottom of
the Sea" is mainly due. The scenes are said to
be artistic and mechanical triumphs in their
way, and are presented with an elaboration of
detail that is surprisingly perfect. The first act
shows the interior of an ocean Bteamer on her
way from West India to France, her boilers ex
plode and tLere is a realistic shipwreck scene,
showing the struggling passengers in the
water and the gradual desce'nt of the ill-fated
vessel. At this moment a full rigged yacht
comes In sight, tossing on tbe waves, and the
act closes with the most realistic rescue ever
conceived. After some episodes, which happen
in France, tbe third act ot the piece opens on
board the French man-of-war Invincible, show
ing tbe deck of the craft which is laving the
West India submarine cable. This scene will
doubtless prove interesting from a scientific
standpoint, as very few people have ever seen
such an expedition. The fourth act contains
tbe sub-marine scenes, of which there are ten
tableaux or transformations, showing the
descent of four sub-marine divers
clad in their peculiar outfit and
helmets with their flashing electric headlights.
During tho descent one of tbe divers is at
tacked by a huge octopus or devil fish, and a
realistic conflict takes place. However, the
diver escapes tho horrible tentacles of the mon
ster and descends to the bottom of the ocean to
join his companions who are repairing a break
in tbe cable. Here tbey come upon tho wreck
of the ill-fated steamer sunk in the first act,
and tbe hero of tbe piece, seeing the villains
robbing tbe dead of their treasures, interferes
and a terrific conflict takes place. The most
interesting feature of this act is the panto
mimic work of the players, and the swimming
about of all strange kinds of fish. Tbe effect
is indescribably thrilling and has made a sensa
tion everywhere seen. The last act is an ex
amination by the Admiral of tbe French navy
of an innooent man for the murder at the bot
tom of tbe sea, but who Is proven to be inno
cent. The real murderer is found and he
makes a terrific leap from a high
cliff Into the sea to escape tbe law.
The plot is one that can be best understood by
witnessing the play itself. However, theater
goers wllLhail with gratitude a new piece re
moved from tbe conventional melodrama.
Tbe action is quick and stirring and there are
more sensationalisms in tbe representation
than any scenic spectacle now traveling, and
while the story is weirdly Imaginative, yet it is
said not to outrage tbe bounds of possibility.
The company, which Is an exceedingly large
one, embracing many well-known players, the
principle of which are Eugene O'Rourke, an
Irish comedian who has found great favor
wherever seen in this representation; Messrs.
George W.Barnum, Frank Karnngton, Adolph
Jackson, T. H. Fitzpatrick, Lillian Lee, Bella
Douglas and many others.
The latest and one of the best ideas in the
amusement line is the course of entertainments
to be given in Old City Hall, and known as
"The Pittsburg Star Course." With the price
of tickets placed at SI for tbe entire series It
cannot but prove popular. The attractions in
this course are every one of a high order of
merit. "Ben-Hur,"the beautiful Oriental story
ot the time of Christ, told in tbe most fasci
nating manner, and illustrated with 120 mag
nificent views by Mr. L. O. Armstrong, of Mon
treal, will open the course November 14. Ovlde
Musin, tbe famous violinist, and his grand con
cert company, the second of the series, comes
November 21. Hannibal A. Williams, while
comparatively a stranger to Pittsburg, has
gained an enviable reputation in bis recital of
Shakespeare's plays from memory. Imperso
nating eacu oitne cnaracters, ne win appear
iu "Julius Caesar" December 1L Mr. William,
has received favorable notices from the press.
The fourth In this list, Loudin's Origina1
Fiske Jubilee Singers, need no introduction to
tbe people of Pittsburg, as they have a world
wide reputation. The Redpatb Concert Com
pany, which closes the list, comes with tbe best
recommendations, and is fully noticed in the
music column. In Cleveland, where a similar
course was given, tbe opening sale of seats was
attended by a regular blockade by people flock
ing to eecuro tickets. Seats for the P. B. O.
will be on sale at Mellor & Hoene's Fifth
avenue music store November 7 to 14 inclu
sive. A full announcement of this series ot
entertainments, with dates and particulars in
detail, is given in our advertising.
"The Great Metropolis," the melodrama
which comes to the Grand Opera house tbis
week,is said to be wonderfully strong in a spec
tacular way. Tbe play Is in good hands, but
after all the main interest centers In the great
scene of tbe piece which realistically produces
the work actually performed by the United
States life-savers in rescuing from shipwreck.
Tbe system is that which was adopted by tbe
Government some time ago, and which is in
successful operation all along the ocean fronts.
It is an intensely interesting work, and, aB will
be seen by a brief description, It makes a
dramatic situation of remarkable novelty. The
signals of distress from an imperilled vessel are
observed by the life-saver, who is patroling the
beach, and he in turn notifies his comrades. At
once a rush is made for the beach cart, which
contains the now famous Lisle gun, and ont
upon tbe beach speed these courageous men.
A projectile t; which a hawser is attached is
asserted in the little cannon, and witbacard
bearing the words "make this fast" attached to
the line, the gun is fired and away speeds the
life line to tbe rescno of the unfortunates npon
the distressed ship. The line having been made
fast upon the vessel, there Is sent to it what Is
called the "breeches buoy." Into this device
tbe passengers and crew come, one by one, like
the wind, and are brought in safety to the
beach.
Hyde's Stas Specialty Company win
be the attraction at Harry Williams' Academy
this week. Tbe company comes direct from
Hyde & Bebman's Theater In Brooklyn and
contains many nrst-ciass variety stars, among
whom are Yank Hoe. tbe Japanese slight of
band artist ana nis iair cancassian assistant,
Omene: Helene Mora, female baritone; St.
Felix Sisters, skirt dancers; La Petite Freddy,
whom Pittsburg bas admired so much for his
precocious talent; Belle Clifton, skipping rope
dancer; Sam Dearln. eccentric musician, aud
others of note.
Frank Hahvey's famous domestic drama,
"Woman Against Woman," will be given at
Harris' Theater tbis week, and ought to draw
tbe usual large audiences at this popular place
of amusement. Among tbe features and effects
absolutely new to tbe stage will be introduced
tbe great kitchen scene, in which an entire
meal is cooked, served and eaten during the
progress of tbe play. The company is said to
be a good one. Election returns will be read
from the stage on Tnesday night. Tbey will
be received by special wire, and telegraph
operator in view of the audience.
Other Amusements.
MANAGES Davis made a special engage
ment, while In New York last week, with the
famons Royal Hungarian Gypsy Band from
Buda Pestb, where tbey played for three years
for the royal family. They are now ten in
number, and were for an entire year the lead
ing attraction at the Eden Musee in New York.
The inducement that brought them to Pitts
burg was an offer from Manager Davis of
$500. Their music is said to be of a superior
order and is produced from many odd looking
stringed Instruments. When tbey first opened
in 'w York thev produced a decided sensa
tion. Tbey will certainly be regarded as a great
feature In Pittsburc before they have been here
very long. In addition to tbe Royal Hungarian
Gypsy Band, the curio hall will contain Alfred
Pilgrim, a boy bright and pretty, born without
arms or legs, but handling himself with greater
dexterity than many who possess tbe full use
of tbeir limbs; Count Dorroff, a genuine Clr
caslan chief, the only one who ever left bis
native country to migrate to America: Peter
Samson, the strongest man living; Zula, the
Turkish Paper Queen, in her pretty paper
palace; tbe white balred people from tbe Isle
of Madagascar brother and sister. In tbe
theatorlnin the bill is beaded by the celebrated
fan dancer, Miss Fannie Beane, late of Gllday
and Beane: Murphy and Murphy, two of the
greatest comedy people In tbe country; the
Parisian dog hippodrome: Morelauil and
1890.
Thompson, vocalists: Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Howard, sketch artists and vocalists, and
many other novel and interesting features.
At the World's Museum and Theater In Alle
gheny the chiof attraction tbis week will be
tbe appearance of Miss May Smith RoDblns, a
clever singing and dancing sonbrette, in tbe
musical comedy called "Little Trixie, the Romp
Heiress." Miss Robins is supported by Mr.
Fred Robblns and a strong company, in tbe
curio ball tbe following will be among the
features: Mr. Cbauncy Morlan, age 18 years,
weighing 64U ponnds, the circumference of
whose arm is 24 Inches, chest 60 inches, and
waist 72 inches, and who wears No. 22 collar.
He is said to be the heaviest boy in tbe world.
Miss Lizzie Sturgeon, who uses her toes to sew
and do the finest kind of embroidery; Miss
Annie Nelson, tbe charming little lady song
stress; Miss Nina Randall and ber den of
snakes of all kinds, and many others.
Stage Whispers.
The St. Louis Jlepublle says: "Miss Abbott
is now tbe only representative of what we call
advisedly American opera In the highest sense
of the word." Great scottl
One of tbe topics of interest to the loungers
on the Rlalto is that Rose Cogblan contem
plates marrying again. This time it is said to
be John J. Sullivan, her leading man.
"The Clemenceau Case" did not suffer so
very terribly in Boston. In the two days it
played the receipts were 3,200. With many
companies that wonld represent a glorious
week's casb.
Kate Castleton will again resume play
ing, and will assume tbe role of Marguerite iu
"Faust Up to Date," the part that Miss St.
John was especially Imported from London to
play last season. The managers of tbo Ameri
can company bave been in negotiation with
Miss Castleton for some time.
The buzz saw in "The Limited Mall" Is made
of paste board and cannot even cut butter, but
the machine used in "Blue Jeans" at the
Fourteenth Street Theater 2s the real thing
and would easily divide Robert Hilliard in bait
if it had a fair chance. Joseph Arthur's buzz
saw means business and is as dangerous as
realistic.
Russell's Comedians in "Miss McGinty"
begin tbeir tour next week. Tbe company in
cludes Fay Templeton, Jennie Satterlee, Josie
Sadler, Fannie Johnston, Lillian Rivers, Nina
Hay wood.Manon Qiroux, FredLennox,Cbarles
V. Seaman, William Carroll, T. J. Herndon,
Edward Goodwin, a brother of N. C. Goodwin,
Albert Riddle and several other comedians and
vocalists. Mr. Sam Harrison will be the busi
ness manager.
The Queen of Rumania Is among tbe drama
tists. She bas written a tragedy in verse,
founded upon an old Rumanian legend, and the
other morning, at her London hotel, she read
the work before a select audience, which in
cluded Henry Irving and Ellen Terry. The
gossips are wondering whether tbe piece will
ever be played at tbe Lyceum, and if so.
whether the Queen, in response to a call for tbe
author, will appear before the footlights to bow
her thanks.
Mrs. Carter will certainly, have a "tall"
company. Tbe lady herself is, like Kotalind,
"more than common tall;" Miss Helen Ban
croft is the same height; Aithur Dacre is the
strapping six-footer of whom Ouido is Co fond
of writing; R. F. Cotton, the eccentric come
dian, unblushingly confesses to six feet; Mervyn
Dallas and Ian Robertson are away up in tbe
world. E. J. Henley is, however, not stately,
but his stage appearance is tremendously de
ceptive. Miss Ida Vernon bas that luxury
known as a commanding presence.
Rose Coqhlan, as everybody knows, was
lately divorced from "Clint" Edgerly, hence
the peculiar "pztness" of a story about a re
cent performance by Miss Cogblan and her
company of "London Assurance." When
Lady Gay Spanker was asked, "Havo you a
busbandt" the actors tittered, and when she
replied, "Yes somewhere," they laughed.
Continuing, she went on. "He doesn't seem to
be within reach at the present time," and this
caught tbe house. The audience roared with
laughter, in which Miss Cogblan joined,
AS handsome Isabella Urqubart was leaving
Palmer's the other evening, says the New York
World, she was accosted by a ragged little
gamin, who besought ber to take a paper. As
Miss Urqubart hurried on, paying no attention
to bis importunities, be exclaimed, in pleading
tones: "Ob. r say, do buy one. Please do,
Isabella!" Tbis appeal claimed ber attention,
as he evidently Intended it should. She stopped
and said, as she made a purchase: "Why do
you call me that? Do you know met" "Well,
ycr kin jest bet yer boots I knows yerl Yer
front name is Isabeller, an yer a actor."
Mr. Joseph Haworth bas left tbe legit
imate drama and taken to farce. Nym Crinkle,
in the TTorld, says: "Mr. Haworth has been so
long identified with heroic and romantic roles
that bis breaking away was regarded with sur
prise and Interest. His assumption at this late
day of the part of Berkeley Brue in "Aunt
Jack" gave to that now familiar farce a new
flush of blood and lease ot life. The piece had
never before been done with the rattlebang of
farce, and Mr. Haworth put Into it the anima
tion and dash that we have seen Mr. Wyndham
impatt to these lively compositions."
Mrs. Kendal promenading on Broadway
yesterday, before her matinee, was a walking
lesson to the artificial little soubrettes who
"do" that thoroughfare. It was raining, but
Mrs. Kendall pursued ber way, blissfully un
embarrassed by umbrella, and with no make-up
that could possibly be damaged by tbe mois
ture. As a specimen ot sonnd health Mrs.
Kendall is superb. There she was taking a
wholesome walk, with a performance of "Tbe
Queen's Shilling" at 2 o'clock and another of
"The Squire" at 8. The fragile, poseful
creature of the dramatic agencies would be
buoying herself up with milk punches, and re
clining languidly in her boudoir.
Sewlckley Society Notes.
Miss Anderson, of White Plains, New York,
is visiting Mrs. Joseph Craig.
Ensign J. H. Rohrbacher. of the United
States Navy, is home on a short furlough.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cunningham have Issued
invitations for a card party next Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Henry A. Davis gave a very pretty and
dainty luncheon last Thursday. Covers were
laid for 12.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Robinson, nee Miss
Jones, are borne from an extended bridal trip
in tbe West.
Miss Anna M, Cluen, of Duqnesne way, is en
tertaining her friend. Miss Kinsey, of East
Liverpool, O.
Cards bave been Issued for a club carman to
be giveu at the residence of Mr. Bishop Os
borne on next Friday evening.
Halloween was well celebrated here, no less
than six parties being given. Mrs. Craig, Miss
McVay, Miss Arrott and Miss Marian Bryner
wero among the hostesses.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Neil gave a progres
sive euchre last Thursday evening for tbose
who assisted her at her reception tbe week be
fore. The entertainment was an exceedingly
enjoyable one.
Mr. E. H. Stowe's donble reception last Wed
nesday from 3 till 6 in tbe afternoon and from
7 till IU In the evening was elegant In every de
tail and thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
Tbe large number of guests included many
friends from the two cities as well as from the
valley.
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Jas J. "Weldon,
No. 201 Market street, corner Second ave
nue, Pittsburg. Telephone 1864.
Bailings, counters and shelving.
Hatjoh Si Keenan, 33 Water st
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GOSSIP 0FTHE GUARD.
Major J. C.Kay returned from a trip to
New York and Philadelphia last Tnesday.
Captain Henrt Schmidt, of Company A,
Fourteenth Regiment; spent a few days in
Cleveland last week.
Lieutenant James r. Treacy returned
from Chicago last week, where be bas been
visiting for some time.
Colonel A. B. Corr, of the Fourteenth
Regiment, O. N. G., spent several days at tbe
Hotel Anderson last week.
Lieutenant John Rust, who has been on
the sick list for tbo past ten days. Is now able to
be about and take a band in tbe drilling of
Company G.
Captain A. G. Tim, of Company F, Four
teenth Regiment, is now able to be about, hav
ing almost recovered from tbe effects of the
broken ankle he sustained some time ago.
Major Wes Chetv, of the State Fenclbles,
bas announced tbe appointment of Lieutenant
Frank T. Redfearn as Adjutant. Lieutenant
Redfearn was formerly Adjutant of the Third
Regiment under Colonel Bunaffon.
k Captain Edwin W. Capwkll, of Company
G, Thirteenth Regiment, has been discharged
by resignation, and Assistant Surgeon George
Halberstodt has been granted a leave of
absence, with permission to go beyond tbe sea.
Battery B was well represented at drill last
Monday evening, 65 men being in line for Lieu
tenant Kimmel to handle. The members of
tbe Battery have several schemes on hand to
elevate the finances of the organization, but no
definite steps have yet been taken.
First Seroeant John Werltno, of tbe
Verona squad of Company H, Eighteenth Reg
iment, will be united iu marriage to Miss Har
riet Langford, of the same place, next Thurs
day evening. A number of his military friends
expect to be present to see him embark in his
new venture.
Quartermaster John Hubbard, of tbe
Fourteenth Regiment, is a most enthusiastic
horseman, and can be seen almost any Sunday
morning condnctlng a party of friends through
Scbenley Park. Mr. Hnbbard's present mount
if one of the finest in tbe city, it having won
quite a record among tne jumpers mis tail.
Colonel Louis A. Wates, General In
spector of Rifle Practice, in a circular to regi
mental inspectors, announces that the season
of target practice will be,extended to Novem
ber 15. The season would bave closed next
Saturday.but owing to tbe poor weather a week
longer is given the men to become qualified
marksmen.
First Sergeant Frank Culbert, of Com
pany A, Fourtcentb Regiment, bas a squad of
18 men which he would like to put against a
similar number from any local company in a
competition dull tor a purse or for fun. Mr.
Culbert bas quite a reputation as a drill master
himself and bas been connected with tbe local
militia for many years.
The battalion drill of the Eighteenth Regi
ment last Thursday night was a success consid
ering the condition ot tbe weatber. About 200
men were In line and they were bandied by
Colonel Rutledge on Forbes street, in all the
movements the width of tbe street would per
mit. Several more drills will be beld before
turnout on Thanksgiving Day.
Captain John P. Sherwood and Lieu
tenant J. M. Lourimore, both of Company B,
Tenth Regiment, have been discharged by
reason of resignation. Captain Sherwood's
leaving the regiment was due to the recent
election for Major at Washington, as he felt
his seniority on tbe line should have gotten
him the majority. His leaving tbe regiment
places Company B In a bad position, as nearly
every member of tbe organization is employed
by him. An entire new company will probably
be the result of his action.
An election for second lieutenant in Com
pany B, Eighteenth Regiment, was conducted
by Captain Awl last Friday night. Twenty
eight men were in line and three ballots were
cast, the result being a deadlock between Ser
geant Major Bigger with 17 votes, and ex
Lieutenant Charles Bundshuh with 11 votes.
The election was adjourned until to-morrow
night a week, a he cause ofLieutenant Bunds
huh's effort to obtain the second lieutenancy
in Company B after but recently resigning his
commission as flist lieutenant is hard to under
stand. The general itrprcssion is thatshonld
be sneceed In being elected to tbe position he
now aspires, the Brigade Examining Board will
handle bis case rather rongbly.
Next Tuesday tbe question will be settled as
to who will handle the National Guard of
Pennsylvania for tbe coming four years, and to
tbe winner, whoever ho may be, tbe suggestion
Is fitting that he do away with the inaugnral
parade. When Governor Beaver was inau
gurated, January 0, 1837. tbe thermometer at
Ilarrisburg registered 12 below zero, one of tbe
coldest days seen for years, but notwithstanding
tbi3 tbe 7,000 or more members of the National
Guard present were compelled to stand for
hours in a cutting wind, and many of them still
carry painful reminders ot that day. The trip
is a long and tedious one for most of the regi
ments, and considering the time of year it oc
curs and the few hours spent in Harriaburg, it
is certainly a most foolish one.
You Are Cautioned.
The management of "The Kustio" beg to
inform the public that they have no connec
tion with the lunchroom next door. We
make this statement in view of tbe fact that
our name has been copied (in part), and
some may be misled thereby. That which
is imitated so closely must be of particular
excellence. Having won the hearty sup
port of tbe business men of this city by
serving only the best snd purest food in a
popular way, we ask for a continuance of
patronage on the same ground. Make no
mistake, our place is "The Rustic," 35
Diamond street, back of Weldin's. De
licious coffee, milk, sandwiches, pies, etc.
Communicated.
Attention, Republican Voters of the Sixth
Legislative District.
The attention of the Republican voters of
the Sixth Legislative district is called to
tickets which are being sent out, together
with a letter from the Independent Repub
lican headquarters, and which is meant to
mislead voters. On these tickets the name
of William C. McFarland, one of the Dem
ocratic nominees, is substituted for the
name of John V. Kesbit, the regular Re
publican nominee.
Ladles and Gents' Watches In Great Variety
From $15 to $150. Ladies' chains, neck
laces, bracelets, etc., gents' chains, secret
Bociety emblems of every description, very
low in price. Fine watch repairing a
specialty. Fine clocks, silverware, table
ware, etc. Jas. McKee, Jeweler,
"The Big Clock." 418 Sniithfield t.
Special Notice.
Having purchased a large stock of colored
and black cashmere before the recent ad
vance in prices, we are therefore prepared
to offer unexceptional bargains in French
cashmeres, henriettas, serges, broadcloths
and many other novelties iu imported dress
fabrics, to which the attention of close buy
ers is called. H. J. Lynch,
vvfsu 438 and 410 Market street.
Fall and Winter Opening.
Nobby suits and overcoating at Dickson
the Tailor's, corner Fifth ave. and Wood st.,
second floor. Telephone 1558.
Fdbnituke packed, hauled and stored.
Hatjoh & Keenan, 33 Water st.
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Winter Oiorcoatln;;.
The largest stock overcoatings, suitings
and trouserings at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood st
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NO CUT FLOWERS BUT CUT PRICES.
A 38HNCH PUUSH COAT,
$12.50 ! $12.50! $12.50 !
There is no material made that will outwear a real English Mohair Silk Plusb.
We have just purchased from a manufacturer, who had more goods than money, one
of the Biggest Bargains on record.
These goods are all of the very latest style), and were purchased at a redaction of 40
per cent.
, Ve can't give you the goods for nothing, but this is virtually what other dealers, who
have bought at market prices, would be doing if they were to attempt to sell this same
garment at $12 CO.
We want every lady to see this bargain before buying her Fall Garment.
T. :&. L-AJTIIlVIIIEie,,
138 and 140 Federal St. and 45 and 46 South Diamond, Allegheny, Pa.
A Leper Benefactress lu a New Bole.
" San Francisco, November 1. Sister
Rose Gertrude, the young Englishwoman
who created a sensation by attemptinjt to
spend her life among the lepers of Molokai,
one of tbe Sandwich Islands, is now a
governess in the family of John Eng, Su
perintendent ot the 'Inter-Island Steam
Navigation Company at Honolulu.
SflBtuE lair
ON THE FEMALE FACE,
On the upper lip,
chin, cheefcs. throat.
nose, ears, hands.arms.
and breast, nair db-
tween the eyebrows.
on men's cheeksabove
tbe beard line; also
hair growing In tufts (
from scars, moles and
birthmark?, destroyed
forever without pain,
shock, ocar or Injury
by tbe ElectricNeedle
Operation by Dr. J.
Van Dyck, Electro
Surgeon. 02 Penn av
enue, Pittsburg.
This superfluous
growth of facial hair
is surprisingly preva
lent. We see It in tbe
drawing room, street and wherever ladles con
gregate. Every lady with hair on ber face
knows that the use of depilatories, tbe tweez
ers, scissors and razor all make these hairs
grow coarser, suffer, darker and more numer
ous. There Is only one method in tbe world by
which this obnoxious growth of hair can be
destroyed forever, and that is by the
ELECTRIC NEEDLE OPERATION.
This U a pnrely scientific operation, and U
indorsed by all physicians and surgeons of emi
nence. Dr. Van Dyck devotes several hours
diily to tho permanent removal of hair by this
operation. He bas operated for 13 years, has
treated hundreds of cases, and has a national
reputation as an expert in Electro-Surgery.
Ladies, If nature has unkindly provided yon
with this obnoxious growth of facial hair, don't
neglect your case another day, but stop the use
of depilatories sensors, tweezers or razors and
consult Dr. Van Dyck at once and be forever
treed from this lifetime blemish.
Moles, birthmarks, warty excrescences on
tbe eyelids, neck and bands, red nose, enlarged
veins of cheeks and nose, elevated and discol
ored scars, keloid growths, enlarged glands,
cancers and tumors destroyed by Electro-Surgery
by Dr. Van Dyck. Book free. Office
hours: 9 to 6; Sundays, 10 to 6. Engagements
can be made by letter. Call or address
DR. J. VAN DYCK.
603 Penn avenue, Pittsburg.
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Electro-Snrgeon,
Book free.
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No refitting required whatever. Each day
women are realizing tbe superiority of fit
over fashion. Every fashionable dress does
not fit. but every dress that fits the figure ac
curately is fashionable. Waists stitched and
fitted.
Newton's System of Dress Cutting
' Taught and Patterns Cut at the
White Sewing Machine Rooms,
12 Sixth St., Pittsburgr.
Also, headquarters for Hall's Bazar Dress
and Bklrt Forms. no2-123
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lif PIANOS
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U. S, and Chicago Cottage Organsi
The Most Dtirable Pianos
Made. Unsurpassed in
Power and Sweetness of
Tone, and Handsomest in
Appearance.
And sold at the lowest prices and easiest terms.
CATALOGUES MAILED FBEE.
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M-ADAME A. RUPPERT
Complexion Specialist.
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Mme. A. Ruppert's world-renowned faea
bleach Is the only face tonic in tbe world which
Sosltively removes freckles, moth patches,
lackbeads, pimples, birthmarks, eczema and
all blemishes of tbe skin, and when applied
cannot be observed by anyone. The face
bleach can only be had at my branch office.
Ne. 93 Fifth avenue. Hamilton building, rooms
23 and 201. Pittsburg, or sent to any address on
receipt of price. Sold at S2 per bottle, or threa
bottles, usually required to clear the complex
Ion, Jo. Send i cents postage for full particulars,
ocll-su MME. A. RUPPERT.
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