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Bnbber bools! We have all been wearing
them this week, or if we haven't, we should
have been, providinc we ventured out in the
street11, lor the walking has been such that
"to express a private opinion in public," as
one prominent, pious gentleman remarked,
"would hardly be advisable." But, wretched
as it has been, the ladies hive not permitted
it to interfere with their plans to any great
degree. They couldn't, you see, for it was
the week before Christmas, and where is
there a woman so wise and provident that
she is not at the very last moment head over
heels in the Christmas present nerplexity?
The shopping must bs attended to, the
decorations and the tree must be ordered,
the caterer must be seen; consequently,
the rubber boots came into requisition, and
to a larger extent than was ever before
known in the city, according to a fashion
able shoe merchant, whose place of business
was besieged with purchasers until the stock
was reduced to but several pairs of asize re
quired only by Chicago damsels. But even
they were at lengtn (I use that word
length advisedly) taken in perfect despera
tion by ladies who needs must have rubber
boots, for the wholesalers could no longer
come to the rescue of the retailers.
Reign of the Mackintosh.
With feet warm and dry, and the com
fortable assurance that they would remain
so, a good, generous-sized umbrella and pos
sibly a mackintosh, the weather had no ter
rors, and its threats of rheumatism, neural
gia, cold in the head, and sore throat could
be treatea with contempt. Though the
ladies do not take nearly as kindly to the
mackintosh as the gentlemen do, yet it is
rapidly coming into favor and is being
adopted quite largely, especially the Eng
lish fashion, with ulster and cape made of
pretty plaids. This is exceediucly stylish,
and when donned gives one a substantia),
well-cared-for look, as well as a chic ap
pearance greatK to be desired. .
Jlane Stone paid Pittsburg modiste skill
quite a complimnt when the company was
at the Duquesne recently bv leaving an
order at a i ifth avenue emporium for two
gowns that, when finished last week, were
marvelouslv beautiiul. One was a bridal
gown made of crepe du chene over a stiff
petticoat of iicavy white silk, trimmed
around the edge with sven graduated rows
of silver braid. It was made demi-train,
and the corsage was cut with a dpep V both
front and back, finished with pearl pendants.
The sleeves were a network of pearls, and a
tcarcucrette pocket of the samo was sus
pended lrom the waist on the right side, where
tbe draper wa caught up to diplar the petti
coat. It "as Muiplr dazzling in its beaut. and
when worn b tho lair Marie will De much" more
Oazzlir.r
'ihe other gown was of salmon pink crepe dn
chene, trimmed wuh black velvet ribbon and
worn over the white petticoat of the bridal
cow .1, for m the opera she ha hut one minute
an j a half to chanso her costume. The bodice
was square in front and V in the back, with the
drapery ciught up on it. 1 he drapery w as also
caught hish up un the leit side and fastened
with au Immense cabbage bow of the velvet
nDbon. The effic- wa ben Itching.
Other pri'tty ;oivn to be worn by Pittsburg
bslles atthc com njrSuhSTiption dance. Christ
mas evening, and on various festive occasions,
were teen, ai.ni. red andwished for, particularly
one of carnet to be worn over a black velvet
skirt by a dashing little brunette from the East
End.
Tl.c College TolU at Home.
The college uovs and girls are all coming
home for the holidays, as thero is no football
match to take them to New York, and homes
comparative! quiet and sedate for the past
four months will hardlv recocnize themselves
in their jollitv and po'&ible noisiness. Numer
ous parlies lr these transient mirthmakers
arc o& the tapis, and, what with the two big
comiii-out fo-lU and a host of minor enter
tainments wo will hive no end of cayety for the
next two weeks. And the prospects are it will
be continued on until Lnt,for the assemblies
at the Pittsburg Club follow closely the New
Year, and also at the Linden Clnb, invitations
for tbe latter having just been issued, with
names as ptlrnuesse-, that insure success. Soino
very stvlisb ueildiuss are to take place early in
the new car. dlso, though in one instance, it is
something nt a'surpnsc to the bride-elect, con
fided to me l.'ot more tnan two months ago,
"that the engigement was. but the weddin:
wasn't to be for the longest, longest time,' and
the waj khe shook her head over the concluding
part of tbe sentence ai cued that a whole eter
nity would in all probability elapse before tbe
union. But the groom-to-be evidently didn't
care to take his chances on happiness far re
moved, and consequently he will lead the little
leoei to inc auar iu reuruary.
An innovation m the bccial realm that has
aroused considerable comment was noticed at
an afiernoon reception given not so very long
ajo. The hoste s, an exceedmcly wealthy
woman and p ssessed of an endless array of
co-tlyand beautiful jewels, concluded to allow
her guests the privilege of ieaatiug their eyes
upon them, bhe accordingly burdeued tbe
dressing case in her room with the elegant
cases containing the sparkling stones and
placed a placard above the exhibit bearing tbe
inscription "Vi-itors will please not handle."
It is a question whether the innovation will be
accepted or not by socie y ladies.
3Ir. Carnegie's Gift to the Cathedral.
Most of the churches are making arrange
ments for holiday entertainments of some kind,
and all of tbem for decorations of one sort or
another. The Cathedral has received in time
for Christmas, ai.d it might be called a Christ
mas gift, the magnificent frame that Andrew
Carnegie had made in Dresden, Germany, lor
Raphael's "Madonna di San Listo" that he pre
sented to the Cathedral some time ago. 1
dropped in the Cathedral one day last week
after tbe picture bad received its new frame
and was agreeably surprised at the result. Tbe
frame, as ilr. Carnegie doubtless intended it
should, screens entirely the window of colored
glass against which the painting is placed ard
shuts out the conflicting rays of light that wero
such a detriment to tbe picture, but for which
no remedy seemed at hand, as tbe Cathedral
offered no better place for tbe picture. 'I he
frame is of golden effect, exceeding beautiful,
to correspond with tho value of the painting
and was made In Dresden, whero tbe original
Madonna bangs in the gallery.
By tbe way. what a strong woman's rights
picture the Madonna 1st Haphael desired to
convey the impression that woman at least was
worthv tbe adoration of not only men and wo
men, as shown by the figures of bt. Bixius, a
martyred Pope, and bt. Barbara, a virgin mar
tyr, that appear at tbe right and the left of the
Madonna, but also ot tho angels as is shown
by the dear little faces looking up from below.
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Women of Finance.
With one woman bestowing SS.000.000 upon a
religious order of women and another one re
ceiving nearly 51,000,000 by the bequest of a
relative, right here in Pittsburg, who says
women are not bound to be financiers?
The proper study of mankind is man, and the
proper study of w un.ank.md is woman also; and
there isn't a man m tbe citv who has more of
an onnortunity to graduate in that studv than
Mr. Bird, the janitor at Old City Hall. '"Bird."
as tbe ladles call him. knows all the iaiosyn
cracies of the G. A. K. ladies, tbe U. P. ladies
and the ladies of tbe various musical organiza
tions that Ireaucnt tho ball for their enter
tainments. Yes, he knows them all but he
won't divulge.
The best v oung man that doesn't take his
best girl out forasleigh ride to-day will rand her
decidedly chilly hereafter.
Kathleen Htjssey Peice.
THE DOMAIN OF PLEASUBE.
Social Joys TJiat Came 'With tho Xlrst Good
Snow of the Winter.
Mr. George Heideger gave an elegant recep
tion on Thursday evening, at 'Cyclorama Ball,
In honor of the marriage of his daughter
Lottie ., to Mr. Ernest Meyer, of Germany.
Mrs. Meyer nee Lottie Heldegerywore a robe
or heavy wbito corded silk en train, veil and
orange blossoms. Ida C Blnav wore an elegant
costume of pink ottoman silk. Miss Carrie U.
llenricks, a magnificent costume ot lemon silk,
richly embroidered in white satin, trimmings
of costly ostrich feathers and pearls; Miss
Martha Mirach, white and cold silk, white
rose trimmings; Miss Olie Price, rose
satin and white silk tulle; Madam
Thuma, orange silk and ostrich feathers: Mrs.
Frantz, a costly robe of black silk, heavily em
broidered in jet. Many other beautiful cos
tumes were worn. Among those present: Mr.
and Mrs. Meyer. Ida Burgy, George Heideger,
Jr.. Carrie C Henncks. John Heideger, Olive
Price, Maude Holtzman, Minnie Saireia, Misses
Mirach and Blanche Frantz. Mr. and Mrs. Hart
man, Mayor 'Wyman and Mrs. Wynian, Mr. and
Mrs. Depew, Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman. Mr. and
Mrs. Thomson. Mrs. Thuma, Prof. B. riiuma.
Albert I. Christy, Miss Thuma, Prof. Harry
Brown, Frank Thuma, Milton Henrietta,
Mr. Joe Heideger. Jr., Katie Heideger. Will
Anco, Harry Tarren. Will Brown, Laura and
Lena Holfman, Miss Aers, Mr. Alers. MIs
Shannon. Mrr. Gest and daughter, Mable
Frantz and others.
A surprise party was tendered Mr. James Mc
Dowell, of Sidney street, Southslde, on Thurs
day evening, December 18. The evening was
spent in various amusements, and was enjoyed
by all present. Refreshments were served later
in the evening. Mr. McDowell was the recipi
ent of some very fine presents. Among those
present were tbe following: The Misses Emma
Waite, Alice iSpcilman, Jennie Brooks, Mabel
Swear, Fannie bteck, L.Appenny, Sadie Tur
ner, Besfie Campbell. Bessie Davis, Maggie and
Bella McDowell, and Messrs. W. D. Heesom, E.
M. and D. R. Roberts, J. K. Henrv, Brlce and
Ellwood Swvres John Spellman, Dave Carney,
Joseph Hugus, Robert Swear, Alfred Davis and
Chester Early.
A very pleasant surprise party was tendered
Rev. S. B. McCormick and Mrs. McCormlck
Friday evening. Tho gentleman is pastor of
tho Central Presbyterian Church, of Alle
gheny, and the members of bis congregation
met at tbe residence of Cantain William Cri
der, on Jackson street, and then proceeded in a
body to the parsonage. Mr. McCormlck was
presented with a handsome White sewing ma
chine by Mr. Tweed on behalf of tbe ladles.
Mr. George Irvm, on behalf of the gentlemen,
presented Mr. McCormlck with a dressing
gown and a pair of slippers. An abundance of
good things were left at tbe house.
A progressive euchre party was given on last
Wednesday evening by the Misses Martin, of
Rural avenue. Hast End. A delightful time
was spent by all. Among those present were
the Misses Ella and Stella Rosenmund, Bessie
and Laura Mitchell, Annie and Rose Nash,
Ella.Josie and Lizzie Proctor,Lida Thomas and
Annie Elton; Messrs. Gregor, Speer, Mitchell,
i-uiton. Durum, oiieats, irocior, .Newport,
Nash and McCIain. Miss Elton and Mr. Gregor
captured tbe first prizes. Miss E. Proctor and
Mr. Nash the booby prizes.
Tbe Eiffel Encb.ro Club held their third party
last Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss
Sadlo Bartholomew, Sedgwick street, Alle
gheny. The head prizes were won by Miss
Mary Coles and Mr. W. F. Button, while Miss
Alico Small and Mr. John Ruswinkle carried
off the booby prizes. After the distribution an
elegant lunch was served. The other members
resent were the Misses Annie and Belle
loughcny. Annie McCaffrey, Ida Coles, Jennie
McElbaney, and Messrs. J. H. Barclay, Jobn
Baird, William Beckett, S. Burke, Edward
Herd and Charles F. White.
A very enjoyable party was given by Mrs.
M. J. Rohan, of 69 Federal street, Allegheny,
in honor ot her granddaughter's birthday.
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Rohan, of Ravenna, O.: Mr. J. Jennings, of
New York; Bell Kramer, of Philadelphia: Mr.
Paul, of Cincinnati: Mrs. Kelly and daughter,
of Anderson street, Allegheny; Mrs. Jobn
Rohan. Mr. Bennlnge. Willie Schwirtz, Miss
Myer, Miss Blanche Harlon, Miss Wolfendalo
and others.
Mrs. J. A. LaMaunt, of N egley avenue, gave
a tea last Thursday evening. Among those
invited were: Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and
Mrs. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Ahlburn, Mr. and
Mrs. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. Schiller, Misses
M. Denny Cummings, Grace Cbapelle, Lucelle
Edwards, Margaretto Neckermann, Maria
Rive, Jessie Dubary and May E. Booth, and
Messrs. Rankin, LaMotte. Allison, Dunbar,
McCleery, Atchinson and Wilson Irwin.
Mrs. George W. Ache, ot Neville street,
Bellefield, entertained about 40 of her lady
friends at a fancy work party last Monday after
noon. The bouso was beautifully decorated
with palms ana tropical plants. Luncheon was
served by Kuhn. Mrs. Ache, in her usual
felicitous manner, made the afternoon one
ceaseless round of pleasure that will long be re
membered by the fortunate participants.
Hon. G. H. Zacharias, a former resident of
Pittsburg, now ot Laks City. Col., and
member of the Legislature in Colorado, ar
rived in the city yeterday. His old-time
friends will no doubt be surprised to hear that
he will take back with him to his Western
home a wife, chosen from among Pittsburg
ladies.
Mr. Gajloid Shaw forgot that he was 72 years
old last Friday until his friends, under tbe able
management of Mr. Will Maxwell, reminded
him of tho fact in the evening. The young
man's home on Lacock street was tbe scene of
the revelry which, as ono ot the cucsts said,
consisted of the "usual disturbances."
On Monday evening tho Smithfield Club will
give their first smoker, or "stag party," to the
members. Tbe evening will be devoted to cards
and billiards, after which supper will he served
by Kennedy. Tbe club have added a billiard
table to their amusements, which will be in use
tor tho first time on that evening.
On Thursday evening, December 18, at the
residence of the bride's parents on Clifton ave
nue. Allegheny, Pa., the marriage was cele
brated of Miss Adah Willard Grubbs and Mr.
W. H. Foster. Rev. Dr. J. W. Witherspoon
officiated.
Miss Laura Siegrlst entertained a number of
friends at her residence, on Nunnery Hill, on
Tuesday last, the event being her birthday.
The luncheon served at 9 o'clock was an elab
orate one, and did credit to the pretty hostess.
The Sons of Liberty Council will eive a mu
sical entertainment at their ball on Sixth ave
nue New Year's Eve. First-class talent has
been secured lor the event, and an enjoyable
evening is promised.
The marriage of Miss Jennie L. 'Watson to
Mr. W. Mears will take place on Tuesday even
ing. December 23. The wedding will be pri
vate. Mrs. John Henderson Stewart, of Home
wood, will give a reception for ladies to-morrow
afternoon.
There will be one of the largest dances of the
season at the Kenmawr on next Saturday even
ing. The B igh School Alumni will banquet at the
Hotel Schlosser Monday evenlcg, December 2).
Mrs. D. N. Rankin, of Lincoln avenue, Alle
gheny, will receive friends January 2.
Personal Intelligence.
Miss Ida Jackson, a prominent society lady
of the Southslde, left the city on Tuesday last,
accompanied by Mrs. Kirk, for Bozeman,
Mont., the home of the latter, to spend tho win
ter months among friends.
Miss Beesley, of the Third Presbyterian
Church Choir, has gone to Philadelphia to sing
the soprano part of tbe "Messiah," given under
the direction of Mr. Gilchrist. Her place in
the choir will be filled by Miss Margaret A.
Crouch.
Mrs. H. Lewis, formerly Miss Henrietta
Hershberg, and a resident of Pittsburg, but
now of San Francisco, and her daughter. Miss
Mamie, are visiting their relatives, Mr. and
Mrs. G. E. Crone, 213 Chartlers street, Alle
gheny, where they will be pleased to receive
their triends. ,
Mr. William Flaccus leaves for New York?
to-morrow, and will sail next Saturday by tbe
new steamer Snree. ot the North German
Lloyd, for Bremen, on a short visit to bis,
tamiiv. wno are staving near uasseii, uermany.
Ho will also visit Berlin with Mrs. Flaccus, and
expects to be back the middle of February
next.
; Where Language Foils.
Language is hardly strong enough to ex
press mv admiration of tbe merits of Cham
berlain's Cough Bemedy. It is the best
remedy for cronp and whooping cough
I have ever used. During the past 18 years I
have tried Dearly all tbe prominent cough
medicines on the market, but say, and with
pleasure, too, that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best of all. Thomas Rhodes,
Bakersfield, Cal.
Mr. Rhodes is a prominent attorney at
Bakersfield. xhsn
Second-Hand Pianos.
Chickering artist grand $275
Kranich & Bach, small grand 325
So rimer square grand (good as new).... 275
P.. Nanus & Clark square 100
Estey organ (3 full sets reefls) 35
Tbe above bargains, and also a choice
selection of the celebrated Henry P. Miller
pianos, at W. C. WhltehiU' Musio Parlor,
152 Third avenue. bsu
GOSSIP OF JHE GUARDS.
iJEtrTENAiTT Colonel Williajc J. El
mott, the Division Inspector, has been de
tailed to act as Inspector General, for tbe time
being.
Tbe Thirteenth Regiment, of this State, has
again qualified all its members, or 100 per cent
of tbe total strength. This- is the third time
tbe regiment succeeded in reaching tbe limit.
Battekt B completed the second week of
Its fair last night. The attendance, as a rule,
has been good, and new attractions are con
stantly being added. The members expect to
clear quite a neat little sum.
JonifM. Jaycox, First Lieutenant of Com
pany I, of McKeesport, has tendered bis resig
nation to Colonel Smith on account of ill
health and a pressure of private business. Mr.
Jaycox has been connected with Company I
since Its organization.
The court appointed by Colonel Smith to try
the members of Company H, Eighteenth Regi
ment, who have stirred up tbe lro xf Captain
Simmons, will meet to-morrow morning at 9
o'clock. Major J. C. Kay and Lieutenant
Horace F. Lowry constitute the court.
CoKrOBAi, Fowlek, of Company C, Eigh
teenth Regiment, has been appointed Sergeant
Major of the organization on account of tho
promotion of Mr. Bigger to the Second Lieu
tenancy ot the Company B. There were quite
a number of applicants for the position.
The investigation In the charges of crooked
ness In regard to the'eontest for tbe Hazlett
medal at Washington, Pa., has been postponed
by Colonel Hawkins until early next month.
It is asserted that a number ot unfair advan
tages were taken by some of tbe contestants,
and as this is tbe first rumor of work of this
character in connection with riflo practice in
tbe Tenth Regiment, Colonel Hawkins should
clft the matter to the bottom.
The announcement was made in FhiUdel
phia last Thursday by Governor-elect Pattlson
of the selection of Captain William McClellandJ
of this city, for his Adjutant General. The
fact was first made known In this column one
week after the election of Mr. Pattison that
Captain McClelland was slated for the position.
Tbe new Adjutant General is a quiet gentle
man and has little to sav as to bis appointment.
He has expressed himself, however, as opposed
to tho Guard parading at Harrisburg during
the inauguration, but from reports received
from the East it seems that General Hastings
has received tbe consent ot Mr. Pattison for
tbe Guard to turn out as a whole, and so it is
about settled tho boys can prepare for another
freezing.
At the meeting of the captains of companies
In tbe Eighteenth Regiment held last night, it
was unanimously decided to order a supply of
tho regular army leggins to fit out the regiment
in time for the Harrisburg trip next month. All
line officers and enlisted men in the regiment
will appear with the new leggins, while the field
and staff officers will wear the regulation boot.
The idea is a good one, and should be carried
out by every organization In the State, as tbe
leggins not only add to the comfort of men in
cold, wet or duty days, but also add considerably
to the appearance of a company equipped with
uniforms. An ambularca for the hospital de
partment is also being talked of in tbo regi
ment, and it is probable a number of beneficial
changes will take place shortly.
SEVEXTV commissions were Issued from the
Adjutant General's office during the past
month to newly elected and appointed officers
throughout the State. This is probably the
greatest number Issued daring any one month
since the reorganization of the Guard. Of the
entire number 38 came to tbe Second Brigade
aloue, showing the great number ot re
cent changes among tbe officers in
this end of the State. Governor
Pattison has expressed himself as greatly sur
prised at tbe number ot changes which take
place in tbe Guard each year, fully one-third of
the enlisted men and a large percentage of tbe
officers changing annually. Ho cause can be
Mssigned for this unfortunate state of affairs
unless it be that too little care is exercised in
the selection of both tbe recruits and their
superiors, b at at all events it is believed that
the new administration will make an attempt
to lessen these great changes and make the
Guard more staple as a whole.
According to General Orders No. 19 from
tho Adjutant General's
have been issued to Major William Mowry, of
the Tenth Regiment, Lieutenant James Bigger,
of the Eighteenth Regiment, and a number of
others officers in the Second Brigade at least, who
have never appeared before an examining
board. The question is, 'Is notthe Brigade Ex
amining Board system a delusion and a snare,
and practically a dead letter.' According to
precedents established over and over again
during the past two years, any man receiving a
majority of the votes of tbe members of a com
pany can demand and get hla commission with
out even taking the trouble to find nut it such
a thing as an examining hoard exists. It is
pretty generally understood that the present
military code under which the Guard exists,
is about as threadbaie and rank as could be
imagined, but so long as it continues to be in
flicted upon the militia, would it not be just as
well to make an effort at least to observe its
rulings?
FOR NERVOUS PROSTRATION
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Dr. W. Graeves, Northfield, Minn., says: "I
have used it in cases of nervous prostrntion,
and also in combination with other remedies
in Indigestion, it lias proved as satisfactory as
could be expected."
THE DITrERENCE.
Crackers Fresh From the Oven
Are the
Only Kind to Eat.
Bid you ever think what a difference
there is in crackers? A stale cracker is
just as much of an abomination as stale
bread. Pittsburg people are great lovers
of crackers, principally because they can
get the best that are made-' in the country
fresh from the ovens every day.
Pittsburg is one of the greatest cracker
baking towns in the world. The mammoth
Marvin establishment alone turns ont
almost enough to keep the entire popula
tion of halt a dozen States eating 24 hours
a day
And there is this about the Marvin goods,
they can always be relied upon as being
thoroughly pure and fresh. The great
ovens are going constantly, and a score or
more of wagons are busy from morning till
eight delivering the crackers to grocers in
the two cities. Of course, Pittsburg can
consume only a small portion of the product
of the factory. The rest is shipped to al
most every State in the Union, for the fame
of Marvin's crackers is not merely local.
Everybody from Maiue to California has
heard of them, and everybody who knows a
good cracker when he sees it wants to get
them. If you don't already use Marvin's
crackers, order some from your grocer. If
you try them once you will never want any
others.
Then there's bread, Palace bread. Have
you tried it? If you haven't, you ought to.
It's just about the finest thing in this line
in the market. Marvin's breads are baked
fresh every day. An army of wagons de
livers them to the city trade and express
trains carry them to towns within reach all
over tbe western part of the State.
Ask your grocers for Marvin's Palace
bread and see if it isn't just about the nice
est thing you ever tasted. xnssu
A Word About Clocks.
We have in stock a larger and more com
plete assortment, and our prices are fully
20 per cent less than any other house In
this city.
Hatjch's Jewelky Store,
295 fifth avenue.
Christmas Presents.
Nothing is appreciated half as much as
clothing. Our overcoats for men, our suits
and little cape coats for boys, in price, quali
ty and style, are a perfect revelation.
P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination-
Clothing Company, corner Grant and
Diamond streets, opposite the Court House.
Open every night until 8:30.
Musical Works.
One of those finely-bound, gilt-edged
volumes of Peters, Leipzig or Boosey 8s
Co., London classic editions of music, or
one of the many American editions of vocal
and instrumental music would be appre
ciated by lady or gentleman musicial friend.
To be had at Geo.-Kappel's,.77 Fifth ave
nue. TUSU
Cabinet photos 51 00 per dozen; good
work; prompt delivery.
Lies' Popular Gallery, 10, 12 Sixth st,
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Turkish chairs ordered now, ready for
holidays. Baugh & Keenan,
su 33 Water street.
Kid Gloves for Presents.
LirgestMock in the city, buttonn, hooks
or suede cloves, prices, 50c, 75c, 89c, 51 00,
$1 25, SI 50 to S3; misses' fine gloves, 76o
and 95c; gents', 75c, f 1, $1 50, ?2, at Rotsn
baum & Co.'s.
AtTTS fit)MF'
At no time are the high purposes of the
Grand Army of theEepublic more apparent
than on Christmas. All over the country
next Thursday the hearts of soldiers' or
phans, soldiers' widows and unfortunate old
soldiers themselves will be made glad
through the noblest order ever formed. Be
reft orphans of soldiers will on Christmas in
many homes in different States, shout for
joy over some kind remembrance from the
comrades of their fathers. Old soldiers and
soldiers' widows will be remembered in a
substantial way. Thia, however, is only an
outward indication ot the great work the
Grand Armv is doing. Shame on the man
who asks: "What is the Grand Army for?"
The regular annual treat to the soldiers'
orphans who come under the direct care of
Colonel John W. Patterson Post No. 151
will take place at the ball, No. 1923 Carson
street, on Christmas afternoon at 2 o'clock.
If there is anything that this post has reason
to feel justly "proud of it is this treat. It
consists of jacket, pants, cap, bhoes and
stockings for the boyu, 37 in number, and
dress pattern of the beat merino goods, shoes
and stockings for the girls, 35 in number,
72 in all this year. In addition each one re
ceives a box of candies, orange and banana.
The above list takes in children from 5 to 16
years of age, and are not all of them orphans
of dead comrades of the post, but who belong
to deserving widows of honorably discharged
soldiers who have dlud within the last few
years in the Immediate neighborhood of tho
post. In connection with the treat a short en
tertalnment is generally given, and this year
will be no exception. A cordial invitation is
extended to tbe friends to be present on this
orcaslon.
Post 36 will make Its annual donations this
year to the widows and orphans. Anything
that the widows may ned In tho way of wear
ing apparel, shoes, coal, turkeys, groceries,
etc, will be presented by tbe post. Tbe chil
dren will receive gifts of wearing apparel, tojs
and candles. As showing tbo liberality of the
Grand Army the treat is not confined to tbe
widows and orphans of soldiers, bat extends to
all such poor persons in tbe district ot tbe post.
On Christmas morning a number ot com
rades of Post 1:3 and their friends will go to
TJniontown and visit the Soldiers' Orphan
School there. Comrade Max Klein, of Post 128,
will present to each ot the scholars in the
school a Christmas gift. It will be a happy day
for the children of that home.
Post 3 will give a Christinas present to each
of the widows of deceased members of the post
, In the form of a turkey. More than W soldier's
Offlep eom'mlssionii1widows wU1 be thns remembered by the Post.
?nf' CMi"i0"8, ..? "' distribute about 17 turkeys with :
cash donation to soldiers' widows, upon whom
watcniui care is Desioweu Dy tne post.
Tho Merchants' Carnival.
Had it not been for the snow storm tbe "Mer
chants' Carnival" at Old City Hall last
Wednesday, under the auspices of tho ladies
of the G. A. R., would have been a greater
success financially. As it was a nice sura was
realized for tbe Homo at Hawkin's station.
Tbe ball would have been crowded but for tbe
storm. The entertainment was enjojable. Tho
Oakland Ideals opened the programme and
sustained their reputation already won.
Miss Mainite Rouy.who made her first appear
ance before a Pittsburg audience that evening,
followed with a recitation, "Searching for the
Slain." She placed herself In tbo first rank of
the elocutionists of Pittsburg by her recita
tions Wednesday evening. Great promises had
been made fur her, and she fulfilled all. Miss
Roby is a "sixteeuer" and, therefore, feels
kindly toward the soldier interest. She in
tends to locate in this city. Prof. Byron King
recited a humorous piece in faultless manner.
IbeMoorhead choir rendered two pieces in
character.
The "Carnival," a novelty for Pittsburg, ras
very pretty. Sixteen young ladles fancifully
dressed to represent the uuMuessof well-known
merchants, executed a difficult drill in a cred
itable manner. After the performance, sup
per, oysters, ice cream and other refreshments
were served. The hall was beautifully deco
rated and tbe tablet presented an inviting ap
pearance. m
Guide Jim Long to Lecture Here.
"Jim" Long, the guide of Gettysburg, has
been secured by Post 117 to deliver his series of
lectures, consisting of three, on the Battle
of Gettysburg. These dates have been
fixed: Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day, January 13, 14 and 15. The lectures
will be public and tor the benefit of tbe post
which has practically been without quarters
for some weeks. The post expects to move
some time in January into tbe room on the
second floor ot the new Masonic Hall on Collins
avenue.
Comrade Long's lecture is Intensely interest
ing and it is said tbe finest ever delivered. He
has tbe battle, the battlefield and everything
connected therewith down fine. His vast experi
ence as guide has given him a great advantage.
In the first lecture be takes ink the armies as
they lav on the 13th of June in Virginia on the
Rappahannock, and follows tbem, the Army
of .Northern Virginia and the Army of tho Po
tomac until placed in position as they lav on
June 30. In lee ure No. 2 he detail-, tue first
day's tight. In the third and last lecture he
tells of tbe second and third dajs' battles. Tbe
lectures aro illustrated by means of a large
stereopticon. Comrade Long has never lect
ured iu Pittsburg before.
Reinstating Dropped Members.
After commenting on the desire of tbe com
manders, national, department and post, and
other Grand Army workers, to win back ex
members and citing reasons for tbe dropping
out of comrades, a Philadelphia paper asks:
"How can tuch dropped members be induced
to return to tho Grand Arm 2"
It then continues: "It nas been suggested
that the Department Encampment at Altoona
would do well to formulate an amendment to
the rules and regulations and to submit it to
tbe Detroit National Eccainnm.int, which
should provide that all comrades who have
been dropped for non-payment of dues and
have been out of the order for at least three
years, be allowed to join any post without being
reinstated in the one they wero dropped from,
the same as new member'. This would no
doubt add hundreds to ibe Grand Army in this
city, and thousands to the order generally."
Installations Under the Old Ritual.
Contrary to expectations tbe order of the De
partment Commander announcing the appoint
ment of assistant installing officers was not re
ceived last week.
The January installations this time will prob
ably bo made under the old ritual, to which the
last National Encampment ordered a return.
The old ritual was being put iu type but there
was a hitch Bomewbere, and there is now somo
doubt as to wheiber tbe rituals will be dis
tributed In time for tbe installations. Posts
should make a requisition on Quartermaster
Williams for copies, so that as soon as they ar
rive at Department Headquarters they can be
Immediately forwarded. The altered ritual
has been in use three or four years.
Comrade Tatem, of Post 88, Surprised.
Post SS treated another of its members to a
delightful surprise last Tuesday evening. Por
a long time Comrade Thomas Tatem has been
unablo to attend post meetings on account of
his disabilities, which force luui to go about In
a wheel chair. His wlfo entered into a con
spiracy with some of tbe comrades, and com
plete surprise on Comrade Tatem was the re
Bult, He was astounded when his comrades
filed Into the room, and he asked what be had
dono fur which bo should be courtmartlaled.
Explanations follow ed and tbe fun commenced.
A pleasant social evening was spent, and an ex
cellent supper enjoyed. Comrade Tatem now
knows that he is not forgotten by his post.
Post 200' Open Meeting.
The colored pns'. No. 206, did Itself proud on
Thursday evening at Lafaetta Hall. An en
joyable open meotlng was held. On account ot
tbo storm the ball was only about half tilled,
but tbe affair was a creditable one. There
'were speeches, music and recitations. De-
Ssrtmant Commander Dennlston, General
lakely, Comrade Dr. MacCordJand Command
er Jones delivered addresses. Tbe musle and
recitations were all very good. Post 206 is in
good condition, with over 100 members.
Gathered In the lines.
Post 12S"s installation will take place on
Thursday. January &
Coiirade X. s. Rees will likely be the next
Adjutant of Post 157.
W. s. Thomas was mustered into Post 3 at
last Monday night's meeting.
Captain William McClelland left for
Michigan on Friday evening.
Post 88 had a good meeting last Tuesday,
notwitbtandlng the bad weather.
Post 83 will attend the memorial service of
Post 128 next Sunday, at Carnegie Hall, in a
body. " '
COMMANDEB TnOMAS G. JONES. Of Post
236. played auctioneer at the "Merchants' Car
nival." He made a good one.
Post 157 has accepted tho invitation to at
tend the memorial service of Post 123, at Car
negie Hall, Allegheny, next Sunday. .
Department Commander Denniston
will probably attend the installation of the
Homestead Post No. 20Ts officers on Saturday,
JaiuaryS.
Post128's memorial service next Sunday Is
to be attended qulto largely by other posts.
Post 41 . last Wednesday accepted the invitation,
and will attend in a body.
Post 155 will have an open meetlngat its hall.
Southern avenue, Mt. Washington, next Friday
evening, a programme calculated to be very
pleasing has been prepared.
Comrade Henry Staucit, Chairman of the
Widows and Orphans' Committee of Post 151,
has his hands full about thl3 time getting things
In shape for tbe Christmas treat.
The last meeting of Post 162, for the year
.1890, will take place next Saturday evening,
when four comrades will be mustered. It is
expected that all the comrades will De present.
The Detroit Committee of Post 3 is actively
at work. Circulars have been sent out with a
view of Increasing the membership of the club.
A meeting will be held on Monday. December
29.
The snowstorm prevented a large attend
ance at the "Merchants' Carnival" at Old City
Hall. Wednesday evening, but the brave Ladies
of tho G. A. R. were on duty, looking as neat
as a pin.
A great meeting is expected by Post 3 on
Monday, January 4, when the officers will bo
installed by Department Commander Dennis
ton. Preparations are being made and an en
joyable programme will bo the result.
Post 155 will attend the memorial services of
Post 123 in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, next Snn
daylnabody. Tho post will also have a dele
gation accompany Comraao Max Klein's party
to the Soldiers Orphans' School, at Union
town, Christmas morning.
Department Commander Denniston
will on Tursday, January 6. attend tbe open in
stallation of the officers of Post 60. of Mononga
helaCity. The Installation will take place In
the Opera House. An enjoyable musical and
literary programme is being prepared.
Who will be Post41's Quartermaster? Com
rade Harbaugh, who had served since the or
ganization of tho post, 12 years ago, declined a
renominatton at the late election. Tbe newly,
elected Quartermaster declines to serve. Tbe
post is speculating on the answer to the ques
tion. Post 41 has secured Turner's Hall, and will
have an open Installation of officers on Wednes
day, January 7. Au interesting programme Is
in course of preparation. Music and recitations
will be a part of it after tbe principal cere
mony. Prominent Grand Army men wiU bo
present.
Post 128 will hold Its annual memorial serv
ice in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, next Sunday.
Past Department Commander Thomas J.
Stewart will deliver the address. Tho Post
Choir will sing. Nine comrades have died dur
ing the year. A number of otber posts will at
tend. A committee, consisting of Commander
elect A. C. Frank, Senior Vice Commander
John P. Wilhelm ana Junior Vice Commander
Dennis Mangan, of Post 151. were appointed at
tbe last meeting of tbe post to make arrange
ments for memorial services over the dead of
the post,
Comrad'e General William Blakelet,
of Post 83, has been spoken of as a soldier can
didate for Protbonotary to succeed the present
incumbent, Mr. Bradley. A number of old
soldiers waited on him a few days ago and
asked bim to allow bis name to be used. He is
expected to give an answer in a few days.
"The Little Recruit," given under the
auspices of Post 162 at Masonic Hall, Alle.
gheny, last week, had an auspicious beginning.
It is a new plav. the property of Comrade J.
Milton Hays, of Post 3. The new piece wa3
well liked, well put on and well acted. Fair
audiences attended every performance.
Post 157 will have no meetings on Christmas
and New Years Because these days fall on the
regular meeting night, Thursday. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, Januarys,
when the officers will be installed. Tho post
expects to have the department commander
present. Commander-elect Taylor, of f ost 230.
will bo the installingofficcr.
The principal ceremony of the open meet,
ing on Tuesday, December SO, of Post 101, of
Connellsville, which Department Commander
Denniston and Past Senior Vice Department
Commander A. P. Burcbhcld will attend, will
be a presentation to the post by tbo citizens of
a handsome memorial volume. Comrade
Burchfield will make the speech of acceptance
on behalf oi the post,
' "0RFO2AL Benqouoh, the United States
Pension Agent, requests his comrades and oth
ers to refrain from prefixing tbe title of Cap
tain. Major or Colonel to bis name. He is seri
ously opposed to w hat is known among soldiers
as "parlor promotions," for to them who won
the spars alone bolongs the honor of wearing
them. He says he i" proud of his rightful mil
itary title, that of Corporal.
Sons of Veterans.
Chief Signal Observer O. D. Stewart
was mustered into Camp 162 last Tuesday even
ing. One of the boys siys we need have no fear
of bad weather on "turning oat" days now.
Ladies Aid Society No. 5 held an enjoy
able meeting at the home of Sister Dean, East
Liberty, last evening. Officers were elected
and a number of appllcationsconsidered. After
tbe meeting a pleasant time was spent. A num
ber of the Sons were present.
Colonel George W. Gerhard annpunces
installing officers for this vicinity as follows:
John Volght, of Camp 4, for Davis Camp; H.
M. Rebele. Lieutenant Colonel, Camp 2;
George Datt, of Camp 2, for
(J.imp 4: John A. Wood, Judge Advocate, for
Camp 31: L II. R. Foulk, of Camp 162, for
Camp 33; C. Norman Perkins, of Camp 33, for
Camp 127; John Foighr, of Camp 4, for Camp
133; George Datt, nf Camp 2, for Camp 162, and
H. M. Rebele for Camp 26a
Union Veteran Legion.
IT is expjeted that Junior Vice National
Commander W. A. Claric will attend the open
meeting of Encampment No. 1 on tbe 29th.
Senior Vic e National Commander Hod
KINSON has been visiting a number of the en
campments in Ohio and reports everything in
flourishing order.
A new encampment will be mustered at Day.
ton, O., in a few days, also one at San Antonio,
Tex. About a dozen applications are pending
from different localities in tho West,
It Is rumored that encampments ot the
Legion will be organized at East Liberty and
the Soutbside in tbe near future There is ma
terial enough at both places to make success an
assured fact.
A beautiful map of tho route of marches,
together with tbo casualties of tbe Ono Hun
drod and Fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers,
was presented to Encampment No. 1 by John
H. Short on Monday evening.
The newly elected officers of Encampment
No. 1 will be installed on Monday evening, Jan
uary 4. After tne Installation tbe appointments
on tbe several committees will be made. H. J,
Fulmer will install the officers of No. 1 and H.
P. Callow those of No. 6.
,A number ot the lady friends of Encamp
ment No. 1 will, on tbe evening of tbe 9tb,
present to that organization a magnificent and
costly banner, which they have had manufac
tured in Now York. Major E. A. Montooth
will make tbe presentation sneecb, and it will
be received in behalf of the Legion by J, K.
Campbell, Colonel cf the encampment. Sev
eral other articles will be presented, and It is
believed that tbo evening will be one of the
Bleasantest tbe Legion has ever experienced,
yron W.King, the Harris Quartet, Miss Or
cu t, MUsForstcr, Miss Cow eil and others have
consented to lend their valuable aid, and will
furnish the entertainment.
Holiday goods in shape of diamonds,
watches, jewelry and musical instruments
arriving daily. Largest liue of music
boxes." Gallingeb's,
mwsu 1200 Penn avenue, 1200.
Ladies' jickets, reefers and English
walking coats; large assortments of the
newest Ihjpes and materials; prices verv
much reduced this week.
TISStt Htjgus & Hackb.
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A neat little landscape by Charles Lln
ford, an old Pittsburger, Is exhibited at Boyd's
this week. Sloping gently from the foreground
there is a green bank which is skirted by
water, the whole being flooded with strong
light. Tbe sky and tbe green sward are di
vided by a line of foliage. Thus tbe strongest
foreground lights, as well as the sky, are given
brilliancy by tbe simplest method known to
art. It goes without saying that this work is
refined in color. Nothing from Mr. Llnford's
brush seen in many years has failed ot this
quality, and indeed it is not too much to say
tnat among distinctly landscape palmers of
America Mr. Llnfurd stands to-day in the front
rank. Hirplctures are wondprfully beautiful
in color and haraiony, and his advance in the
direction of tbe attainment or the higher qual
ities has -flcen steady during tbe past ten or
more years. That Pittsburg failed to appre
ciate his worth while in ber. Is charged against
It as a city, and now that be reflects great
credit upon bis old neighbors and friends, they
should at. least acknowledge bis undoubted
ability.
Mr. B. Peck exhibits at Boyd's a woodland
scene.
Mr. D. B. Walker placed upon exhibition
last week another painting of calves. This
work is not so large as tbe one noted a week
ago. Although not so large in size. It possesses
much gf the same quality of strength and
light.
Two new pictures by Mr. Hltzel attracted
much attention during the week. Tbe larger
one is a very characteristic canvas, represent
ing a bit of mountain road and trees, treated
with great fidelity. The whole scene is flooded
with a warm and rich light, giving to tbe pict
ure a feeling ot reality which is remarkably
pleasing. In tbe treatment of this phase of
nature Mr. Hitzel is always at borne and agree
able, and his many vears of conscientious study
in the presence of nature have given to him
great facility and power of representation,
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Mr. H. S. Stevenson shows two excellent
examples of his work this week. One is entitled
"After the Shower," and the other "Harvesters
Loading," representing a wagon being loaded
with hay. Mr. Stevenson has displayed this
season not only increased ability, but great In
telligence in tbe number and variety ot subjects
treated.
A bit of needlework by Miss Phillips, which
is destined for the World's Fair at Chicago,
was shown at a prominent jewelry house in the
East End during tbe past week. Tbe work is a
copy of Ruben's great painting, "The Descent
from the Cross."
The Eoston Herald of Saturday says: "The
Verestcbagin exhibition closes to-night, it be
ing the last opportunity to view this wonderful
collection of paintings. The collection will be
shipped to New York, and, for tbe present,
stored there. In the spring it is expected that
It will be sold at auction. This collection
should be sold entire, and in one or two of our
cities where an interest is taken in art matters
a movement Is on foot to secure this wonderful
lifework of the artist." It is now almost cer
tain that this famous collection will be ex
hibited in the Carnegie gallery this season, ar
rangements to that end having been almost com
pleted last week.
Water colors by modern Dutch artists are
to be seen at the Wunderllch gallery, where
some of the pastels of George Hitchcock are
still on tbe walls. The latter has sold about 25
of bis pasiels of Holland scenes. The Hollan
ders represented in the new batch ot water
colors include Breitner. Kever and Kip.
On Thursday last there was a private exhibi
tion in tbe galleries of the Union League Club,
New York, of a most interesting collection of
old masters, modern paintings and illuminated
books and MSS.
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AN exhibition Is 'open at Milwaukee nnder
the sgls ot the local art association. In which
a large proportion of the pictures come from
the easels of women. Mr. Frederick Layton
will give a prize of $200 for tbe best picture by
a resident artist painted in Milwaukee, and Mr.
Edgar W. Coleman offers a second prize of $150.
There is a "htudy" by Robert Schade, and a
largo painting called 'The Philosopher" by
August Matthus, a workman iu a lithographing
es.ablishmeut,
There is a fair though, small exhibition of
water colors in the gallery at the Eden Mnsee.
New York, brought together by the New York
Society for tbe Encouragement ot Art, which
is one of the tributaries to that place of varied
shows.
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"Women ojp Biskra Weaving the Bur
noos,' a painting by F.W. Brldgman, has been
presented by the artist to the Art Institute of
Chicago, where he received so warm a wel
come last spring from the critics and artists.
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It has been said recently that the interest In
etchings is on the wane, but never in tbo his
tory of the recent movement in this sterling art
were so many high class works produced as
during the present season. Poor etchings are
no better than otber inferior art works, but tbo
good work of tbe etching needle possesses such
intrinsic qualities of worth and originality that
it must always rate in importance at least next
to painting. The interest this season is mani
fest by tbe nnmber and quality ot new plates
offered. Among them is an etching by Cbauvcl
after Hetlner's painting, entitled "Still
Waters." It has for its subject a wide stretch
of bay with rocks rising above tbe water here
and there, and boats lazily moving over its sur
face. "Hampstead Heatii," a well-known pict
ure by Constable, has been etched by KratKe.
It represents a typical English scene, with Its
hills and vallejs. Emile Adan's picture. "La
Faneuse," etched by De Billy, shows aglrl with
eyes downcast, leaning upon her rake, and
standing at the foot of a pile of grain. A small
etching bv Gaujean Is after Sir Tbomis Law
rence's "Nature," Mauve's "On the Downs,"
etched by Stark, represents a shepherd leading
his flock across tbe downs, while In the back
ground are leafless birches and heavy woods
outlined against a cold sky. Millns is repre
sented by an etching of Schreyer'a "Vedette
Arab." which shows a mounted Arab with bis
curious gun slung across bis hack. Among
other works, there Is a picture which is a com
bination or etching and engraving by Jules
Jacquet after Melssonier's "1807." A small
e chlng Is called "La Pavanne." It Is by Cbam
pollion after G. Jacquer, and repre
sents the entrance toA t ballroom.
There Is an original dry-point etching by
Camdle Fonce entitled "Environs of Amiens."
which Is of water and woods under a sky filled
with tight clouds. "Twilight" is an etching by
G. Poynot after Rldgway Knight, and tbe sub
ject is a large field with a shepherd girl In
wooden shoes and picturesque dress, leaning
uponherstaff watching her flock feeding about
ber; probably from the plrture owned In this
city bv Mr. Home. The subject of "A Dainty
Fare," which is an etching by T. C Farrer
after George H. Bongbton, Is a rtver upon
which a boatman waits far a yonrg girl who Is
coming down the steps of a house to be ferried
across. Corol's "Marsh Lands," etched by
Camllle Fouce. Is a scene In the marshes. Other
etchings are "bculllng," byDlard, afterEugene
Vail; "In the field." by Trlnquler, after Julian
Dnpre; "honning," by Clough Brumley;
and a ortrtit of Stanley by Macbeth Raeburn.
Another. "The Tangled Skein. etched by
Rodriguez, alter Seignac "A Meeting" is an
etching by Teyssonniers, after Rldgway
Knight. An etching ot Lernlle's. "La
Faneuse," Is bv Los Rlostlt is a half length
picture of a girl in sheepskins, while In the dim
background is stack of hay. "Lincoln Cathe
dral," drawn and etched by W. W. Burgess, is
a view from the rear of the osthedral. An or
iral etching by Thomas R.Manloyis entitled
"Near Sag Harbor." "A Lady in Her Car
riage" Is a small original etching by Ernst.
The Tease and the Pout" is an etching of Cre
mona's picture byCarel Dake. A noticable
mezzo-tut is Sterberg's "Pauline." An
other of the same kind Is a portrait
of Lady Cumberland, by Romney. "Wit
lows Wbiteu, Aspens Quiver." Is the title of an
etching by Debatnes after Halswelle. "The
Prelude" is an etching by Gaujean after
Poetzolberger. "The Goose Story." by Giroux,
represents a pleasant, light room, with big
windows, and a lot of cossipd sitting about
listening to a tale which Is being told by one of
their number. Two etchings bv Arthur F.
Davis are called "A New England Farm" and
"Nasbobt Creek," and the titles tell tbe story.
By F. Eastman Jones are two etchings, "Driven
Ashore," which shows an old hulk on a deso
late beach at low tide, and "Tbe Old Home
stead," whl h is m evening light. ,
A paintino of oxou by "Mr. Clarence M,
Johns was seen during the past week. A
picture by Mr. Johns reminds the old-timers of
days at Shade Furnace which were surcharged
with fun and frolic Shade Furnacel What
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Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder is sold hj Geo. K- Stevenson
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delightful memories the name recalls to those
who have epent a season there, either sketch
ing or angling in tbe deliciously cool streams
which form a junction at that place. Hitzel
and Wall, llct'lurg. Johns, Linfordt Trout
in abundance and sketching nnequaled. What
more would you bavef "That was a good
many years ago," as Joe Jefferson mournfully
remarks.
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Air Interesting little reminder of tho great
flood was seen at Boyd's during the week. It
was a painting of tho South Fork Dam, by Mr.
Davis, of Johnstown.
Air exhibition of the works of Messrs. Alex
ander Harrison. William L. Dodge and Charles
W. Stetson in tho American Galleries, in New
York, is attracting much attention and direr
gent criticism. The Comme eiat AdiertUer
says: "It would require more than the wonted
faith in earnestnes, ambition and even origin
ality to lessen one's dissatisfaction with the
display. Never before was such violent work
shown in the American art galleries. The im
pressionists were sufficiently aggTessive, but
they were scarcely so bewildering as are Messrs.
Dodge, Harrison and Stetson." The Times
says ot Mr. Stetson's work: "The impression
from a first glance round tho gallery is that of
a colnrist bold beyond tbe ordiary:somc paint
ings have a crude look that startles andat first
disposes ono to criticise. On a more careful
examination this passes away, as It does with
the paintings of Delacroix, and the power of
tbe new-comer asserts control. It Is broad
painting, as a rule, but the boldness is justified
by tbe results." And of tbe otber artisis repre
sented tbe paDer speaks favorably. It was over
thus.
Mb. M. De Lipmass has taken a studio in
the Hacke building.
The following is a partial list of tbe
Pittsburg and Allegheny City druggists
who sell Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
famous for its cures of severe colas
and as a preventative for croup. E. G.
Stucky, 1701 and 2101 Penn avenue; E.
G. Stucky & Co., co. Wylie avenue
and Fulton street; Markell Bros., cor. Penn
and Frankstown avenues; Carl Hartwig,
4016 Butler street; John C. Smith, cor. Pern
avenue and Main street, Jas. L. McConnel &
Co., 453 Fi.th avenue, T. W. D. HIeber,
1251 Penn avenue, Pittsburg; C. F. Nourse,
Center avenue and Erin street, and W. E. Mc
Carthy, Liberty avenue and Cedar street,
Pittsburg; and In Allegheny by E. E.Heck,
72 and 104 Federal street; Thos. E. Morri.
cor. Hanover and Preble avenues; A. J.
Kaercher,59 Federal street; Chas.L. Walther,
64 Chestnut street; W. S. Beach, 676 Fifth
avenue, and SDohn& Murphy. No. 2 Carson
street. S. S. " Thsa '
Coffee, Teas, Condensed Milk
And baking powder are what you will find
in perfection at the Great Atlantic and Pa
cific Tea Company. All their stores are kept
supplied with iresh goods. In coffees there
are Mocha, Old Government Java, Rio,
Maracaibo, etc. In teas. Japans, oolot.gs,
voung Hyson and gunpowder. Old Country
teas include English breakfast, caper assam
and orange pekoe. The baking powder and
condensed milk are the A. and P. brands,
which are tbe best iu the market, Mr. Owen
Jones is the manager of the main store, 34
Filth avenue, and of the branch storei, 4314
Butler street, 1703 Carson street, 6127 Penn
avenue, 12C Federal street, Allegheny, and
128 Filth avenue, McKeesport.
20.000 Christmas Turkeys.
Arrangements all completed for about
20,000 dressed turkeys, country dressed,
heads and feet off. entrails out; also, large
lot dressed chickens, ducks and geese, one
half to arrive on express trains, Tuesday,
December 23, at 7 A. at, the other half,
Wednesday, December 24, at 7 a. m. All
poultry will be country dressed and strictly
fresh, also price will be reasonable. Call
and leave orders early. JOHN Fite,
The Elgin Butter and Cheese House,
Pittsburg.
Mildness, purity and strength are the
qualities of our "MonnUin Dew" rye. For
family or mediciual uso it stands unex
celled. Full quart bottles $1 00. Cases
containing one dozen bottles ?10. Orders
by mail or telephone promptly attended to.
T. D. Casey & Co.,
971 Liberty street,
wsn Corner of Tenth.
SOHMEB PIANOS 1 SOHMEItriANOSt
Colby Pianos
Are preferred by the conscientious musical
instructors, and are the favorites ot the
music-loving public. Fine holidav assort
ment of these unrivaled pianos at the music
store of J. M. Hoffman & Co., 537 Smith
field street. Store open iu the evenings un
til after Xmas.
611ver-Mounted leather
Portfolios, writing tablets, doctors' prescrip
tion books, calling lists, card cases and pock
etbooks at Durbtn & McWatty's, 53 Fifth
avenue.
Open every evening.
AT LATIMER'S.
GRAND CLEARANCE SALE!
Thousands of new customers have visited our stores the last few days. Their first call
astonished them. Our large stock and the low prices have made many permanent patrons.
We have sent all away more than satisfied. They never saw such values before. In order
to clear our cloak Tooms before the year closes, we are offering Newmarkets at $3 72, $i SO,
56 50; regular $8, S10 and 512 garments.
1,000 Muffs, 37c each. Better ones, 60c, 75c, 51 to 55. This is only a taste of what
yon may expect if yon call.
Our Dress Goods Department offers equal values in Holiday Dress Goods. "We show
the best 51 silk in America.
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TOZT CA2T BUY A
White Sewing Machine
FOR $5.00
Down, and then pay as low as S3 per month for
the balance, or we will give you three months'
time for cash. What easier way could you de
sire to make your wife, mother or sMer an
elegant and lasting CHRISTMAS PRESENT
than this? ""
Don't Fall to See the
"WHITE
In new and elegant woodwork, designed es
pecially tor tbe holiday trade.
Patience. Trouble, Time and Money 8AVED
by buying the world famous WHITE.
J. KEVAN & CO.,
12 SIXTH STREET,
281 Ohio Street, Allegheny, 129 Franks
town Avenue, East Etid.
Stores open every evening until Christmas.
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CHRISTMAS IIS
NOW IN ORDER.
This Season Aim to Secure Something
Lovely and Useful,
This wonderful
combination chair
pleases everybody,
old or young, sicK
or well. Combines
5 articles in one.
Fifty different posi
tion Kimnla ol
UJS'gant and durable.
Hundreds 01 them
sold for Holidav de.
livery. Call early. Prceis and terms satis
factory. "We also manufacture
Wheel Chairs and Other Invalid
Goods,
We have a fine line of
Office Desks and Cabinets
For the Holidays.
Prices low.
STEVENS CHAIR CO.,
3 SIXTH ST. Pittsburg: Pa.
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Domestic Office
No. 8 Sixth Bt.
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Domestic Sewing Machine and
Domestic Patterns.
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