59-TF 12 To even contemplate a review of the euchre parties, afternoon teas, theater par ties, dancing parties, receptions and wed dings of the past week produce the same sort of an effect upon my head that an overdose of quinine does, and, as the sen sation is not a desirable one, T desist. But I -will sar that the week started out with colossal social pretensions that were fully realized, and young and old alike must wel come the day of rest and the prospect of a lone breath with gladness. The Sliller-Horner wedding Monday tight was an exceedingly pretty affair, and would have received no end of small talk recognition, on account of the beauty of the Tietite bride, the manly groom and charming attendants, had not the Clarke-Phillips wedding occurred the following evening. The latter, being the most brilliant and os tentatious of this season's nuptial events, naturally monopolizsd conversation among society circles, especially as the colors used in the" wedding were the subject of so much dissension. A Confusion on Colors Some affirmed that it was a green and white wedding; that the bride was gowned In white, the maid of honor in delicate green and the ten bridemaids in combination cos tumes of white, trimmed with green. Others were equally as positive that pale bine robed the maid of honor and trimmed the gowns of the bridemaids. But whether pale blue or delicate green, no more charming toilets' have been seen this year than were worn at that wedding, and certainly there has not been a more fashionable gathering. "With the greater proportion of the ladies in elegant evenine toilets and a large number of the ccntlemea In full dress suits, which the hour 0 o'clock just permitted, the scene within the sanctuary was bewitchinr. and, indeed, when the bridal party and the eurpliced clergymen formed the tableau at the altar, challenged description. As the reception at the home of the bride's parents Included relatives only, many of the church guests, by previous understanding, formed theater parties or art parties, and, dlmnc first at the Duquesne Clubhouse, at tended eiiher the opera or vi-lted Carnegie .Library and viewed the Verestchagin collec tion of pictures. rooking at the Picturos. Notwithstanding the cold, creepy chills In voked by a visit to the galleries, where are hang the works of the great Russian matter, and the nervous condition resultant from a pro tracted study of the paintincs, there are nnmerons amusing incidents constantly occurring that serve to lessen the strain and siifle the inclination to rescue snmo of the almost human figures that graze so imploringly from the canvas, where ihey are either to be shot or hung or sub jected to something else equally as terrible. People whoso knowledge of the nature of tho paintings is limited are constantly in attend arce. and when thy push eagerly forward for a closer scrutiny of some ouo canvas that at tracts their eyes their expressions, as the f nil realisation ot tho horrible scene depicted grad ing dawns upon their mental vision, nrovoke laughter, which seems a trine out of place auiimi; s-uch dreadful scenes. It is fashionable to have a light attack of the Lorrors when Vcresichagin's works are. seen, p.nd nearly everybody is fashionable. The at tendance is very largo. Tho Woman's Com mittee for the Press Club contemplate taking the noted lady journalists who arc to bo here the last of the month to see the collection, one evening at least, so they may enjoy the fashion able disorder, though possibly many of them have experierced it. as the collection has been exhibited in New York, Boston and Chicago several times. 9 W Til oat cr 1'arties Already. Everyone is going to fee the Kendal?. They arc to the stage what Howells is to literature, plotless, harmless, entertaining and chatty, and tboy must be seen by all odds. Sirs. Kendal's name has not appeared in print nearly as often this season as it aid last, but she is the same, sweet, gentle, matronly little woman, pure in thuught and act, and intensely fascinating both on aud off the stage. Air. Kendal is the personi fication of a good, easy-going. Indifferent hus band, handsome and manly, whose acting is ap parently like Robert Williard's, without an ef fort. At least that is the impression I gained of him while watching him in a play in New York last season. Ever so many full dress theater parties are being arranged for their performances, and it may be that Mrs. Kendal will be the recipient of some pretty social attentions. a Events of tho Future. Gayety of all kinds will pervade the city, or the two cities I should say, between this and the 12th of February, the social calendar being full and running over with affairs of greater or less magnificence. Weddings are not to ho pro fuse unless some crop out as tne dark horse does in political conventions, but brides are abundant and they are going to be feted right and left. One ot the most brilliant entertain ments will Le civcu on the 23d for Mrs. James Wood, nee Nellie Walton, by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Theodore Wood, who declares she hadn't even tnougbt of deciding upon a day, when the newspapers obviated the necessity of her doing so b announcing the date. Progres sive journalism! Kathleen Hcsset Peics. limWIliTEE' PLEASTJBS8. Social Gatherings That Made Long Evenings Seem Short Last Week. A surprise party was given by the Misses Hose and Clara Luty to their Brother, Bert E. V. Luty, on Thursday evening la3tit being the occasion of the celebration of his 21st birth dayat their residence. Observatory Hill, Alle gheny City. It was a complete surprise to Mr. Luty. There were 40 persons present, includ ing the members of tho senior class of the Western University, of which class Mr. Luty is a member, all of whom were dellchted with the entertainments provided. The company spent the time playing euchre and other games until 11 o'clock, when they sat down to an elegant re past, after which they called on Mr. Luty for a speech, to which be responded at some length, being frequently interrupted by applause. Miss Bessie Lemon was the lucky lady who secured the gold ring in tho cake. Mr. Luty was the recipient of a number of valuable pres ents. After dinner, dancing was Indulged in until 8 o'clock. Among those present were Misses Nora and Ida Paulson, Flora Miller, Bessie Lemon, Leora and Grace Graham. Clara Canon. Mollis Lewis, Jessie Jenkins, Mollis Caus;hey, Emma and Al'co Luty, Florence Renter. Minnie Robertton aud Messrs. Bert Bawycrs,James Hayes. Fred MolIenaur,Charles Carhart, John McGrew, Frank Rhea, Percy Paulson, John McDonald, Joseph Carson. Else PauUon, Roy Lewis, Frank Stviter and Nonlo Paulson. The "stag" party under the auspices of the "Merry SO" held at the Bijou Theater last Fri day evening was as pleasant an affair as any thing without the presence of ladies could be. The gentlemen were in full dress with white rose buds, indicating friendship, aud presented a stunning appearance. They were Messrs. Fred Remcusuyder. Frank NcUon, Henry Kemmer, Thomas Ramsey, Walter Kreps, Will iam Priest. James Hood, George W. Selleis, Albert Schwerd, Ross Edsall, Bainuel H. Gass. David Burgauer, Charles Bteinhauser, Fred Kimberland, Charles Scblaz. Harry JSwlng, Ralph Oebmler, Al Dravo, Will Ango, Georce Bovard, Jr Archie Hamilton, Fred E. Smith, George Heideger. Jr.. Charles Heide;er, Charles Knapp, W. C Estcrline, Harry Gass, Joseph Longmore, B. P. Wolsch, Oscar J. KckerL Last Monday evening quite a number of tho Juveniles of Shcridanvillc gavo Master Harold Stevenson a surprise party at the residence of parents, it being on the occasion of his fifth birthday. Numerous games were played by the young folks, much to the enjoyment of all present, after which an elegant lunch was terved, when all adjourned to their homes. Among tho:e present were Misses Florence Work, Bessie McCarty, Alice Holt, Minnie Falls, Marie Adkins Stella and Hazel Reno. Mncgie Matthews. Annie and Ella Calbert and Ada Mcrnman, and Masters Frank Falla, Willie Matthews, Dorseylhius and Jesse Ad kins. Mr. and Mrs. Wi'.liain Welbling tendered a reception to their many friends on Monday evening, it being the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. The cozy rooms of their home were handsomely decorated with ferns, cmilax and vines. Intertwined with roses, which made a lovely contrast. Tho tables were laden with all the viands of the season. At each lady's plate was a bunch of roses, and at each gentleman's a boutoniere. Abozof fruitcake, with tho monogram of the host aud hostess in silver, was presented to -each guset, as a sou venir of the occasion. During the evening Gerncrt's Orchestra furnished soma very fine selections. Mrs. Welbling was assisted In re ceiving by her two daugbtars, Mrs. 8. M. Heyl and Miss May A. Welbling. Many were the good wishes showered on the host and hostess. The Smtthfleld Club will give their third an nual reception at the Mouongahela House on Friday evening, February 6. Music by Prof. Guenther. The committee having charge of the affair is: T. A. Dunn. J. Philip Mahan, Walter G. Herr, Albert L. HilL John Arm strong, Horace L. Lowry.Charles H. Carnaban, H. L. Aland and JohrfE. Kennedy. The receptions given by the Smithfield have been uniformly successful from a social stand point, hut the coming event promises to eclipse anything In the history of the club. The Maple Leaf Hish Tea SocraVoneof Pittsburg's leading colored clubs, gave its semi annual banquet last Thursday evoning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Gibbon street. An elegant supper was served and dancing was indulged in until a late hour. Edward Stewart's orchestra was in attendance. The supper was prepared by Mr. William Rey mer, the well-known catorer. The banquet was a great success and will long be remembered by the members as one of the most pleasant events in Maple Leaf history. Miss Mattie Smith, of Hooker street. Mill vale, held a party in honor of her friend. Miss Minnie Marshall, of Cedar avenue, Allegheny. Amour: those present were Misses Alice and Louisa Kuhn, Carrie Banner. Rosa Seif, Clara Marshall. Annie Holahan, Daisy Hamilton, Charlie Kuhn, Charlie Self, Arthur Watkins, H. Griffith, Harry O'Brien, James Bet tlis, George Calahan, John Hansen, Willie Schwartz. A splendid supper was served at 1 o'clock. Tuesday evening, January 13, a very enjoy able surprise party was tendered Mrs. H. C. Nutlmeyer, at her residence. No. 2633 Carson street, by members of Theodora Rebecca De cree Lodge, it being the occasion of the anni versary of her 40th birthday. After the crash had been spread over the carpet the music and dancing began, and formed the principal amusement till the small hours of the morn ing, with an intermission for a lunch, which the good ladies had provided. Among tho many happv and pleasant events of the week was the celebration of the fifth an niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor's wed ding, which took place at Mrs. Taylors father's residence. There were about 90 persons pres ent, who enjoyed themselves Immensely. An elegant supper was served, prepared by the hostess. Many handsome and valuable pres ents were brought by the guests, who all joined in wisliinc Mr. and Mrs. Taylor many more years of happy life. One of the prettiest and most successful select surprise parties of this season was given at the residence of Mrs, Walters, No. si East Diamond street, Allegheny, on Thursday of last week. In honor of her daughter. Miss Ella. It was a complete surprise to Miss Walters. There were qulto a number of merry folks present. The evening was spent in various amusements, eucbre being the principal game, which served to make the happy hours pass speedily. One of tho most pleasant social events of Oakland this season was the iladledy-winks party given to host of friends by Miss Catharine Eichleay, of Boquet street. The residence was beautifully Illuminated for the occasion. Miss Eichleay. assisted by her sisters, received the guests from 8 to 10 o'clock. After a very en joyable game of winks, the cuests were invited to the dining hall, where a magnificent snpper was served, following which music,dancing and singing made the evening pass pleasantly. The Duquesne Eucbre Club met last Tncsday evening at the residence of Miss Jennio Herron, 63 West Jefferson street, Allegheny, After a very exciting and interesting game the first prizes were carried off by Miss Emlio Baumand Mr. John Wallace, and the U0007 prizes were awarded to Miss Ann Saner and Mr. Fred Monk. After tho game an excellent repast was served. Mr. James Dunn, formerly of the Sixth ward, Pittsburg, now of Milwaukee, will address a temperance meeting Sunday evening. in Moor head Hall, corner Second avenue and Grant street. Mr. Dnnn slimed the pledge under Francis Murphy 11 years ago, since which time he has been lecturing throughout the country and is a very interesting speaker. All are in vited. Tho Keystone Drum Corps serenaded William Hodson, their leader, at his residence on Twenty-third street, Southside, on Wednesday, 23d instant, on the occasion of his 21st birthday. After partaking of refreshments, dancing was the order till the small hours of morning. Mr. Hodson received many presents during the evemnir, one a gold badge of his order from the band. A merry party of young folks, composod of Misses E. Viola Browne, Elizabeth Browne, Cora Armstrong. Harry Armstrong, Will Zion and Mr. and Sirs. Harry Smith, chaperoned by Mrs. JoseDh Browne, 01 Allegheny, went out to Mansfield, Pa last Wednesday evening to at tend a select dancing party given by a number of young folks there. A quiet-home weading was that in which Mis Bertha Strene, of the Thirty-second ward, was united to F. C. Sawers, of Beltzhoovcr borough, on Wednesday January 7. Immediately after the ceremony the couple departed on a short tour in the West. When they return It will bo to settle In their future home on Mb Washing ton. Among tho pleasant events of the past week was a surprise party Thursday evening In honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hague, Srayier street, Brushton. Cards, dancing and numerous other cames were Indulged In. The host and hostess were taken by surprise, but entertained their guests very nicely. Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Stella Fink, daughter of Casper Fink. of the Pittsburg Manufacturing Company, to Mr. George J. Kurtz, the popular yonng meat merchant, of the firm of Jacob Kurtz fc Son, February 4 at St. Joseph's Church, Sixteenth ward. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hollander, of Allegheny, celebrated their china wedding Thursday even ing in a delightful manner, having invited numerous friends to assist them. A 4 o'clock dinner was followed by dancing. A pleasant surprise party was tendered Miss Bertha Lehman at her Buena Vista street home in Allegheny last week. Dancing, music and refreshments was the programme. Mrs. C. R. Banks, of Fisk street, gave a charming dinner party on Monday In honor of her friend. Miss Wheeler, of Philadelphia. An Old Folks Concert will bo given at the Third TJ. P. Church. Diamond street, city, on Thursday evening, January 22, at 8 P. M. Cards are out for a "encber" at the Columbus Club rooms next Wednesday evening. Personal Gossip. Mrs. F. Dlppold, of Osborne station, left last week for New Orleans to attend the Mardl Gras. Miss Carrie Stern, the accomplished dan-liter ot Mr. Herman Stern, of Allegheny, is being royally entertained by her relatives at Balti more. Mr. aud Mrs. Samuel Frank, accompanied by their guest. Miss Hecbt, of St. Louis, have gone to Philadelphia to attend a wedding. They expect to return the end of the week. Miss May Beesley, soprano of the Third Pres bvterian Church choir, is In New York, where she sung last evening in a concert of the New York Liedcrkranz, in company with Herr Gude hus. tho creat tenor, and Frau Retter-Goetze. mezzo-soprano, both of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Mrs. Emma Bingler-Wolfe will take Miss Eeesley's place iu the choir to-day. From Sunny Oakland. Hessrs. Kirland & Trowbridge, promin ent druggists in Oakland, CaL, say: "We are much pleased with the way Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sells and the satisfaction it gives to our customers." That is what makes the remedy so popular. People who use it are always pleased with it and often recommend it to their friends and neighbors. It does the work promptly and is pleasant and safe to take. They can not help but be pleased with it. wsu Cash paid for old gold and silver at Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue, THE WM The National Encampment will be held at Detroit. A sensational report was sent from Lans ing, Mich., and published last week, as fol lows: "The fate of the proposed national Q. A. R. encampment in Detroit next summer is trembling in the balance. It was proposed to raise 525,000 for the encampment by pri vate subscriptions, ,3 like sum to be raised bythecityof Detroit, and the Legislature to appropriate $50,000 to make up the total $100,000 required. TheDetroitcrshaveJcome to a dead standstill in the work. Governor "Winans announced that he was opposed to the legislative appropriation on "the ground' that it would be unconstitutional to devote Euolic money to private uss. A committee urried out from Detroit Saturday to see the Governor on the subject. Last night a sec ond committee of Detroiters waited upon the Governor. It became very evident that he could not be induced to change his position. It is stated plainly that if the Legislature does not appropriate the 550,000 required the encampment cannot be held." The following letter on the subject re ceived yesterday by the Grand Array editor of The Dispatch is self-explanatory and will doubtless be read with much pleasure by the comraaes and all interested: Yours of the 15th with clipping relative to National G. A- R. Encampment in Detroit, is received. Please publish, so that all comrades may understand it, that the facts do not at all warrant tho publication. I have no reasonable doubt but that the Legislature nf the State ot Michigan will appropriate 50.000 to assist in the entertainment of the veterans. The city of Detroit, as a city, will raise $25,000 and our citi zens will make up the balance. Even if the State appropriation of $50,000 should fail, the encampment at Detroit will be second to none, for our citizens will raise the additional S5O.U0O ifjthe State does not. I am authoritatively in formed that Governor Winans is not opposed to a legislative appropriation, he simply did not Include a recommendation for ltin his message. "Yours truly. "Hkssi M. Duffield. "Department Commander of Michigan." Tho Old 13tU to Organize. The surviving members of the Thirteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, who en tered the service of the United States in April, IS61, m response to President Lincoln's first call for 75,000 men, have concluded to form a society with a view of reviving and perpetua ting their exnerience at that Interesting period in the history of the country. With this in view, meetings of comrades have recently been held and tbe form and purpose of tho organi zation outlined. It is proposed that it shall be known as "The Old Thirteenth Three Months' Men." and to bo composed of the survivors of those who were mustered with tbe regiment at Harrisburg April 17, 1SGL A temporary organi zation will be effected within a short time, and arrangements made for celebrating tho thir tieth anniversary of the departure of the regi ment from Pittsburg. At a meetine of survi vors held last week at the Central Hotel tho re port of a committee on constitution and by laws was received and considered, and it was decided to call a ccncral meeting of comrades at the Central Hotel Saturday evening, Janu ary 31, to select officers and complete tbe organization as far as possible. Comrades de siring Information may call upon or address W. F. Turner at Central Hotel. Who Knows TTioso Addresses? The following addresses aro wanted! Eugene M. Smyser, late SurgeonJForty-eighlh Pennsyl vania Volunteers, by Comrade Edward Metz, of Post No. 140, Shenandoah. The address of any of the members of Com pany K, Eighty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, by Comrade Francis Eisele. of Post No. 60, Department ot New Jersey, Pnillipsbursr, N. J. The address of the widow or children of William Donnelly, private Company H, First Pennsylvania Reserves, by Comrade L. S. Eisenhower, of Post No. 201, Carlisle, Pa. The address of any officer ormember of Com pany G. Forty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers (Corn Exchange) by Comrado James Herald, of Post No. 35, Department of New Jersey, 1EU Madison street. Patcrson, N. J. Tho names and addresses of tbe survivors of tho Fortieth New York (Mozart Regiment), by Comrado Joseph W. Clymer, of Post" No. 94, 2530 Perot street, Philadelphia, Hotter and Hotter Grows the Fight. The contest for the Department commander ship this year promises to he the sharpest In the department's history. From a Philadel phia exchange the following is taken: Post 2 has, declared in favor of General John P. Taylor for Department Commander. Past Commander Boyer's friends claim that he has the ins'ide track for Department Com mander. A close friend of General Taylor's is the au thority for the statement that more than 150 delegates have already declared their intention to vote for tbe cavalry candidate, and that the posts in tho interior of the State will be nearly solid for him. Captain and ex-Mayor William D. Stauffer is a member of the Union Veteran Legion, and is said to be one of the best qualified comrades for Department Commander that has yet been named. The Grand Army's 25th Birthday. Tho Grand Army will reach its 25th birthday on April 6. The anniversary will be celebrated by the posts all over the country. An especially interesting celebration will be that of the De partment of Illinois at Decatur, where the or ganization was born. The local posts here are already commencing to prepare. Post 3 at its meeting Monday night discussed the matter and a committee was appointed to arrange for a suitable service. Post 259 adopted a resolution last Tuesday au thorizing the appointment of a committee to meet with representatives of the other posts in the Old City should a joint celebration be de cided upon. Posts 8S. 128 and 102, of Allegheny, have united and will hold a joint celebration in the remodeled Cyclorama Hall if the hall be ready by that time. Indies of the G. A. B. The members of Post 3 will attend services at the Ladies of G. A. R.Homo to-dayat3p. K. Trains leave Union station for Hawkins at 1227, 12:40 and 235 P. M. Visitors are admitted to the Ladies of G. A. R. Home on Thursday afternoons only. Mary E. Humbert No. S3. Ladies of the G. A. R., bad its icstallationfof officers last Tuesday evening. After the installation some remarks were made by Installing Officer Mrs. Ersman and Department President Mrs. Carrie V. Sberriff, who gave an account of tbe work their retiring President, Mrs. E.J. Snead. had done while in tbe chair for the Widows Home at Hawkins station. After adjournment the ladies went to the home of the new President, Mrs. Golmer, where a splendid repast was served. .' Mrs. Wittennieyer's Present. The reception to Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer, Past National President of the Woman's Relief Corps, tendered last Thursday by Colonel John W. Patterson Corps N 0.1, at the hall ot Post 151, was a very pleasant affair. An enjoyable musical and literary entertainment was given. Mrs. Wittenmeyerwaspresented with a hand some silver Bet ordered by the last national convention of the corpi in recognition of ber services. She presented to Post 151, which was present In a body, a finoly-bound copy of the Eroceedings of the last national convention eld in Boston. . Grand Army Small Shot. A Mustek is on tbe programme for Post259's next meeting. DEPABTME2JT COMKAIfBEB DKKWISTOW will go. East this week. Coxrads Jons Gkat, of Post 88, Is lying HTTSBUKGr DISPATCH, " very low at his home, on Orchard street, Alle gheny. Comrade Thosias J. Jones, of Post 233. has been elected a member of the Central Board of Education. Apieasast open Installation was that of Post U7 last Tnosday evening. A good pro gramme was rendered. Post 215 a fair commenced last night and had an antpicious opening. Post 83 will visit the fair in a body some night this week, probably on Thursday night. Knapp's Batteet will hold a reunion and banquet at Cyclorama Hall, Allegheny, next Thursday evenine. All comrades and their families are invited. Commander Hobtoq, of Post 157, com menced his administration by mustering in one of tbe oldest pressmen iu the city. Comrade William Wiseman, of The Dispatch. Comrade Lafayette, the jolly SOO-ponnd, cnapiain 01 fast zu, has Deen snnermg lor some time with pneumonia; but was at his post Friday night as jolly as ever. In a few days Comrade D. A. Jones, of Post 151, will send to the Quartermaster General the list of headstones, which is about complete. There are about 60 on tbe list. T. O. CAX.HOUN, O. D., and Tommy Ter rank, O. G of Post 157, took as naturally to their duties in tbe muster of Comrade Wise man last Thursday night as a duck takes to the water. A Philadelphia exchange says that a prominent Philadelphia comrade will likely be chosen Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army at the National Encampment to be held in Detroit in August. Post 155 took a great Interest In the benefit to Miss Edith Smithson on Mt. Washington on Thursday and Friday evenings. Miss Smithson is a soldier's orphan. All who heard her recite were delighted with her. On next Tuesday evening Post 230 will hold Its annual reunion at Penn Incline Hall. Gar field Circle No. 15, ladies of the G. A. R., has kindly volunteered to assist, and the members are determined to help make the affair a suc cess. Guide "Jim" Long's series of lectures on the "Battlefield of Gettysburg," given last week under the auspices of Post 117, were very successful. Good audiences wore "present at each of the three lectures, and were very much pleased with Comrade Long. McPhekson Woman's Relief Corps No. 60, auxiliary to Post No. 117. East End, will hold a public installation of officers on next Friday evenine in Elbe's Hall, Penn avenue, opposite the Fifth avenue car station. Promi nent comrades of Post 117 and other posts of tho city will make addresses. On the first Friday of February Post 208 will leave its old barracks and move into a brand new hall on Arthur street, to be known as Florence Hall. The members intend to have a house-warming, and will Invite all the posts in the county to como in and take something. Step out, boys, and give Post 20U a boost. Post 2303 officers wore installed last Wednes day evening by ComiadeX. S. Reea, of Post 157. Visitors were present from Posts 3, 4L 157 and 206. Short speeches were made by Com rades Lambie. of Post 3: H. H. Bengough and Bernard Coll, of Post 157: Charles Grantz, of Post 20a and John N. Taylor, W. R. Ford, George T. McCord, A. M. Kennedy and John Harvey, of Post 236. The public installation of the officers of Post 153. at Cbartiers, took placo Thursday evening. An excellent programme was arranged for the evening. Handsome gold-headed canes were presented by J. W. McCreedy. Esq., in behalf of tho retiring Commander. T. E. Morgan, to Comrades L. H. Walter, Daniel Bowman, Will lam Snyder and Reese Evans, for their faith ful work for tho post during the past year. Comrade Edward Fisher, of Post 3. In stalled the officers of Post 259 last Tuesday evening in a very creditable manner. A large delegation from Post 3 was present and a num ber of comrades from other posts made no a roomful. Commander Lambie, of Post 3, and Comrade Mcllwain, of Post 157, delivered ad dresses which were enthusiastically received. Chanlain Riddle and Comrado Judge Slagle, of Post 259, spoke very interestingly. Others spoke well. The Farragut Association of Naval Veterans was organized in 1S65, and Is the oldest associa tian of tho Civil War veterans in the United States. Its membership was originally confined exclusively to survivors of the Gulf Squadron, but it has been found necessary to admit to its ranks naval veterans with honorable record of service in other squadrons. The annual reunion will be held in Philadelphia on tbe twenty ninth anniversary of the capture ot New Orleans, April 24. A MEETiiro of tbe wives of members of En campment No. 1 will be held on next Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. George W. Hughes, No. 1C9 Beaver avenue, Allegheny Pa.' The letter received from the adjutant of tbe encampment will bo discussed. The receDtion committee will report and a plan of organiza tion will be decided upon. Wives of soldiers who are eligible to membership in the U. V. L., but who are not members, are invited to unite with the new organization. Section 2, of general orders No. 17, from Department Headquarters, reads: In compli ance with tho action of the Department En campment, held at Shamokin, February 11 and 12, 1S0O, comrades J. Fletcher Conrad, of Post No. 1; Robert B. Wallace, of Post No. 61, and W. H. Redheffer, of Post No. 2, are appointed a committee to confer with a similar committee representing the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, in the matter of tho establishment of a free library and museum. Department Commander Denniston ana Comrades John W. Moreland, of Post 151 and O. M. Head, of Post 259, went to tbe open Installation of the officers of Post 16S at Gas tonville, Wednesday evening. Comrado Hart, of California, was tho installing officer. A lame delegation from Post 60, of Mononeahela city, was present. After the Installation and speeches an enjoyabln musical and literary entertainment was given and a fine collation served by the ladies of tho auxiliary. Department Commander Denniston in general orders N o. 17, gives this information relative to the Department Encampment to be held at Altoona, February 21 and 25. Depart ment Headquarters will bo established at the Logan House. The following hotel rates are an nounced: Logan House, 82 50 to 3 per day; Brandt Hou&c, SI 50 to SI!; Central Hotel 81 50; Arlington Hotel. $1 0; St. Lawrence Hotel, H 50; Globe Hotel, 31 0; Bebm House, SI 60; Seward House, SI 25; Merchants' Hotel. SI 25; White Hall Hotel, SI 25; Franklin House, SI 25, Bona of Veterans. Camp 4's hustlers have set themselves to work to place their camp in the front rank this yoar. The boys of Camp S3 who went to McKees- Eort on Thursday evenine report that they were andsomely entertained by Camp 127. Lieutenant Colonel H. M. Rebile, ac companied by a delegation from Camp S3, went to Mansfield on Tuesday evening and installed the officers of Camp 263. Captain Emu. Rebele, of Camp S3, has offered prizes to tho brothers bringing in the highest and next highest number of recruits durine the year. A boom in recruiting is ex pected in consequence. Brother Henry Warnekk will in all probability eet the medal offered by Major A. P. Davis to the member of Davis Camp who would bring in tbe largest number of recruits in a certain time aboutfour mouths. Brother W. has nine to his credit. Ladivs' aid Society No. B, auxiliary to Camp 162, held a meeting Thursday evening to make arraneements for the Martha Washing ton tea party. It will bo held on Monday, Feb ruary 22, in Old City HalL Committees were appointed by President Mrs. Foulk. The party is to be an exceedingly nice affair. The officers of the Ladies' Aid Society of Davis Camp were Installed last Monday night, A musical and literary entertainment was given. Camp 33 and reoresentatives from other camps were nresent. On behalf of the society. Lieutenant Colonel Rebele presented a badge to retiring Prosident Mrs. A P. Davis. THE open installation of the officers of Camp 102 will take place Tuesday evening at the hall of Post 3. George Datt, of Camp 2, is the in stalling officer. An excellent musical and liter ary entertainment is being prepared. Among those who have kindly consented to assist is the Keller Quintet. Prominent Grand Army men will be pry sent and deliver addresses. ARTISTIC EFFJCCTS IN Fine Flowers And plant decorations. Novelties for luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose bunches to carry and corsage bonqnets a specialty. N. Patterson, 41 Sixth av., opposite Trinity. A Fixture. Prof. J. T. Little, expert optician, js per manently located with Biggs & Co., jewel ers, Smithfield and Sixth avenue. Con sultation free. Fuenitube packed, hauled and stored. Hauoh &' Keenan, 33 Water street. Stylish, Suitings, Overcoat' and trouser material, of 'iha best quality at Anderson's, 700 Smithfield street. 'Catting and fitting the very best, an SUNDAX JANTTARY " 18, I K nliffl'i '- .-Willi Grand Opera Honse Hanlon-Volter Co Dnqnesne Theater "A Midnight Bell" Bfjou Theater J. K. Emmet Williams' Academy T. IMr Clay's Co Davis' Museum Cariosities, etc World's Museum Cariosities etc Harris' Theater Daniel Boone The above are the theatrical attractions lor this week. The double bill at the Grand Opera House last week brought some surprises. Of course, the most notable of these was Mr. Joseph Haworth's appearance in a low comedy role. In "A Man of the "World" Mr. Haworth, to be sure, assumed a character in which he kept to his wonted lines and the manly and somewhat romantio man of the world he pictured was true and pleasant. But in "Aunt Jack" as J3rue, Mr. Haworth is not In bis element, to my thinking. He makes one laugh a good deal, to be sure, but the business of romping, riotous farce comedy does not fit him, and, however much credit he deserves for taking pains even in vain undertaking, I think Mr. Haworth ought to remain faithful to the higner art of which he has been hitherto a faithful exponent. Why "Aunt Jack" ran 200 nights in New York and London is a question not to be an swered easily. There is so little in it as a play, so little humor in the lines and such a lack of originality in the wholo thing from situations to mere jokes. The ago of some of the latter ought to have protected them from exposure; for instance, the joke about judges committing themselves, which Sam Wieller originated at tbe expense of Mr. Nupkins, J. P., in Pickwick-. The company is such a good one that it seems almost a sin that it should have been thrown away upon "Aunt Jack." Miss Paget is a comedienne of an unusually high order, and ber gifts of spontaneous merriment and archness shone through the gro tesque and unattractive character of Aunt Jack. Mr. Backus and Mr. Bowser, Mr. Baker and Mr. Butler, four B's, have very small opportunities, but make the most of them. The' whole company. Indeed, could hardly be Improvedupon f orllght comedy purposes. Perhaps the disappointing flatness of "Aunt Jack" was accentuated by the misera bly meager scenic setting it obtained. The humor of tho contrast between the realism of a court of justice and tub broad burlesqueing of the actors therein in the last act was lost be cause the scenic reproduction of the court room was a ridiculous travesty in itself. The same criticism applies to the hotel private sup per room, supposed to be tho most stylish in London and really below the average country SI hotel. These little defects are a great deal more injurious to a play than some mana gers imagine, . Tbe stay of Miss Huntington as Paul Jones at the Duquesne Theater has been very pleasant for everybody concerned. Since Tues day night tbe bouse has been packed, and the audience on Friday night was almost as pretty a spectacle as any tbe stage afforded, thanks to fair Pittsburgers and the cunning of their dressmakers. Tho verdict of The Dispatch on "Paul Jones" has been popularly sustained, and Miss Huntington has added considerably to the number of her admirers in this city. V A New York correspondent writes: Nothing new was produced in the metropolis on Mon day. At the Acadomy of Music Denman Thompson revivod the original, containing the character of Joshua Whitcomb, which was be gun as a sketch in a variety show. It neverwas a meritorious work, and the audience find little to approve in tho revival, which with it? boister ous crudity compares very unfavorable with "The Old Homestead." "Men and Women" had its one hundredth representation at Charles Frobman's Twenty-third Street Theater, and the event was commemorated by a souvenir a glass transparency prettily framed, showing Mr. Frohman's coifipany grouped in a picture called "Love ' at Home." The new opera, "Diana of Solange'" was magnificently sung at the Metropolitan Opera House, but tbe public did not take kindly to it, although it was composed by Ernst II. otherwise Angust Charles Jean Leopold Alexandre Edouard, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, a charming musically inclined old gen tleman of 73, who in his youth was a pupil of MendelBSOhn. "Tho Last Word," at Daly's, will next Tuesday givo place to anew version of Sheridan's "School for Scandal," by Mr. Auiiustin Daly. Tho Senator," at the Star, is weakening, but will no doubt keep the- stage for the three weeks left, 'to paying business, after which Mr. Crane goes Westward. Busi ness has not been good during the week, and none of the theaters are making money." There is a strong probability that George Marion, the comedian, will call in George C. Jenks. the author of the "U. S. Mail," to assist him in writing a farce comedy for his (Mr. Marion's) use next season. Mr. Marion is at present at work upon a farce comedy called "Mr. Macaroni," and Mr. Jenks has already written tho greater part of a farce comedy skit upon- bankers and linking. Now, however, Mr. Ludlow, who is to manage Mr. Marion next season, tells me that Messrs. Jenks and Marlon are likely to join forces, which strikes me as being a very sensible idea, V When Mr. Lawrence Barrett was here It may be remembered that he fald in TheDispatoh that Mary Anderson bad made her choice for life and intended never to return to tbe stage. In confirmation of this intimation, which was the first to be authoritatively riven, of Mary Anderson's permanent retirement, the New York Sun said the other day that there is as surance from Mary Anderson conveyed in a letter over her own signature, that she has de cided positively never to act again. An Amer ican manager's agent sought ber out at her En glish home less than a month ago to make an offer of $5,000 a week for her Individual services during a tour of three months next season. She refused even to see him, and he went away without bavins exchanged a word with her. His card was returned to him by the servant with the verbal message that tho lady did not care to meet him. The ex-actress knew his errand and tbe amount of money temptation wb ich he brought, for he had communicated with her -by letter. An explanation of her singular conduct is given by an intimate friend of her husband. Throughout the fulfilled portion of her ab ruptly terminated tour in this country, when she enacted two characters in a "A Winter's Tale" with great success, her nervous Bystcm became seriously deranged, the disturbance taking the form of a religious aversion to tbe stage. The feeling became so serious that at length she deemed her soul in danger if she continued in her profession. That was tho rea son why she terminated the tour abrnptly. Her manager had a good case for damages against her, of course, aud not long ago she settled bis claim. Under the influence of a quiet, restful life she has regained much. of her former health of body and mind, but heraver slon to theatricals remains unchanged, and sho has not witnessed a stage performance since she gave up acting. 8he declares that she will never again see others act, much less act her self. That would seem to deprive us beyond hope of the greatest of American actresses, There has been an impression that, after a pro longed holiday, she would return to the stage to reap tbe great harvest of dollars which would bave grown for her, but tbe most per sistent doubters of her sinceiityvmust now be lieve that she is really an ex-actress. The only novelty in this week's programme is the Hanlon-Volter-Martmctti Pantoinlno Company, the other principal attraotions being "A Midnight Bell" and Joseph K. Emmet. '1 he coming of tbe Kendals casts a ray of light upon the prospect. Hepburn Johns. Grand Opera IIous. Tbe Hanlon-Volter and Martinetti Panto mime and Novelty Company, which appears to morrow mgbt at tho Grand Opera House for tbe week, is the crowning effort of these expe rienced,amusement caterers, Messrs. Rich and Harris, to furnish high class European vaude ville entertainments to the larger American cities. No expense has been spared in tho or ganization or operation of' this magnificent company. For two years 'tlMTprlnclpal cities of Europe were .visited by competent agents in search of novelties, and, the result is tbe combi nation of talent which bears the above lengthy hnt eomnreheniiva title. Since their arnval in tail country, and after having played nuccais-J 1891 lui enguKeuieiil ul 4X weeks ac cue Auaueinyul Music. New York-, they visited in tarn Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, Salt Lake City, Den ver, Kansas City, Omiha, St. Louis and Cin cinnati, and close a return engagement in' Chi cago to jump to Pittsburr. Their appearance In every one of the above named cities was greeted by crowded houses and delighted audi ence, it is said. The performance is as novel as it is complete.beginning with the pantomime, 'A Terrible Uight," which serves to introduce Paul Martinetti and his entire company, and ending with the thrilling and won derful mid-air flights of the Hanlon-Volter Troupe, Robert, William and James. In the interim specialties aro presented by the Mon tague Troupe in the "Chinese Fair;' Dora Emerson, soptano: the Hulines. musical clowns; Walter Emerson, P. S. Gilmore's former cornet cololst; Stebb and Trepp, a funny team of grotesques, and the Wartenburg family, four ladies and three gentlemen, who do an acrobatic act which is peculiar from the fact that the ladies do the heavy work usually done by male artists. Perhaps one of the greatest novelties is the performance of Rodo, Leo Rapoli, a young man who places a 20-foot' ladder upon a table, and with the ease and con fidence born of longpractlce he ascends to the top and descends at his leisure, a seomingly impossible feat in balancing. The Dnquesno Theater. Charles E. Hoyt's "A Midnight Bell" will be presented at the Duquesne Theater this week. It was seen at another theater here last season, and our readers are familiar with its merits as a comedy ot a more serious sort than most of this farce-writer's, works. And yet there is plenty of laughter in "A Midnight Bell;" in fact, it is one succession of merry situations from first to last, with a thread of homely pathos running through It. The piece will be presented by the original New York company, and will be environed with every detail of scenic and incidental investiture which marked the successful run in the metropolis. George Richards, as the Ueacon, has met with as con spicuous success as he did in his former amus ing character of the Stranger in "A Hole in the Ground." Eugene Cantield, tbe original Hats in "Tin Soldier," has a very congenial role in Martin Tripp, a country boy, whose youthful cussedness is none the less marked because It is bucolic The engagement at the Dnqnesne is for tbe whole week and the special family matinee on Wednesday, at which the popular prices, which have proven so attractive, will bo charged. Bijon Theater. The ever popular Joe Emmet will be seen to morrow night at the Bijou in "Uncle Joe: or, Fritz'in a Mad House." It is comedy which in the boarding bouse scene borders on light farce, but there is some bright, amusing humor in tbe play and a few touches of pathos.and Em met does the rest. Filial duty and half a dozen other virtues are inculcated in a way which might give points to many pulpits in which counsel for creeds anathematize tbe theater. Anyone well acquainted with Emmet knows the secret of his success. He puts upon the stage embodiments of the dear old home senti ments which are echoed in every heart. Pick me out the toughest ruffian in the world and his heart shall be touched by one of Emmet's lullabys. In this pieco the scenery is new and the stage settings at times quite Imposing. There are four acts'which requiro considerable variety in mounting. The action takes place in Australia in and near Melbourne, and the scenes represented are a country residence, a batchelor's chamber, in Melbourne. Aboard ihg house, which has been and is still supposed to be a lunatic asylum and a ranch, which is operated by Fritz, is tbe last act. JFrUjt songs and dances and his quiet humor are- likely to outweigh all the other features of the perform ance in the estimation of the audience Mis guided mortals who are throwing dust In each other's eyes, come down at Intervals to straighten the crooked paths. Emmet has some new songs, and dances, as always, with inimitable grace. There are some funny things between curtains Theflnding ot awJif that has been left in Uncle j-oe, lront nan packed in a carpet bag. furnishes a most amusing cli max, and the subaequent adventures of the in fant are quite enjoyable. His present company is said to oe a good one for the piece. The sale of seats has been very large, and he will, from the present outlook, do a splendid business Ihe distinguished players.Mr. and Mrs. Ken dal, under the direction of Daniel Frohman, will appear at the Bijou Theater next week, presenting "lis Ironmaster" the fore part of the week and "A Scrap of Paner" the-balance, with the exception of the last performance Saturday night when will be given '"The Queen's Shilling." Mr. and Mrs. Kendal's act ing furnishes a most satisfactory example of what may bo expected from the stage in its best estate. It is the finished results of fine natural aptitude, developed by years of con scientious study and arduous practice. The sale of seats will commence Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. No seats will be laid aside until then; so as to give tho same chance to all. Williams' Academy. The perennially popular Lily Clay Colossal Burlesque Company rovisit Harry Williams' popular house, this week. Tho company em bodies In its make-up a number ot extremely clever people who are experts in their special acts, songs, dances, etc. Thoseveritablequeens of the rope, the Mirandi Sisters, will be seen in their unique performances. Emma Warde and Marie Clarke are attractive women and expert in their specialties. There are 40 handsome women In the company, and the marches, songs, dances, etc, are given amid brilliant scenic effects. A new extravaganza, "Tha Pearls of the Orient," and the laughable burlesques, "Robin Hood" and "Anthony and Cleopatra," are given by this company. Harry Davis' Museum. Several months ago all Paris was startled by the appearance in tho French metropolis of an orchestra of real live rooster musicians who played upon stringed instruments. This great novelty a few weeks ago found its way to America, and Manager Davis, of the Fifth Avenue Museum, has secured it to appear at his house during tho coming week. It com prises seven real live roosters of the kind that generally do battle in haymows and barnyards; some of them bear scars which betoken that they are warriors that have passed through more than one siege. They have been taken up and each one taught to play a stringed In strument; they appear on tbe stace attired in full dress suits, crow an introductory salute to the audience; the leader, a pompous looking Shanghai with one green and one orange-colored eye and features of a cardinal hue, waves his baton and the orchestra breaks into a lively air on their instruments. They know what an encore means, and in lieu of a bow crow their acknowledgment to tbe audience and immediately render another selection. Such a singular combination would appear al most impossible, but Manager Davis promises that bis audience will see it and has secured the attraction at no little pains, to say nothing about tho great expense incurred. The owner values the troop at $75,000. In tbe curio hall the Brilliant Quartet will be retained one week more only, and will every afternoon and even ing render some of their choicest vocal selec tions. In the theatoriura will appear the Irish duo, Charles and Maud Osborne; the English acting couple, Edward Foster and Isabel Rousseau, who will make their first apnearance in this city as Operatic vocalists and sketch artists; Germany will also have a chance in tbe appear ance of Bowers and Hazelton; tbe two Carls will introduce their novel character act, and J. W.Mc Andrews will appear in a new sketch, and altogether tbe coming week promises to be one of tbe most brilliant ever known at this favor ite house. World's Museum Theater. Tbe programme at this popular house has been thoroughly changed. Novelty on all sides will be the rule at this week. The chief curi osity will be Barney Baldwin, who claims to be tbe only man living with a broken neck. He was formerly a brakeman on the Louisville and Nashvlllo Railroad, and his neck was broken iu a wreck at Birmingham, Ala., March 19 1SS7. Ho will explain and illus trate tbe exact condition of his neck. Admiral Dot, the handsomest and most talented dwarf living will also be on hand, and so will Charles Trip, tbe armless man, who uses his feet an,d toes as you do your hands and lingers, and James Maurice, tbe elastio skin man, and Tex Bender, the cowboy fiddler, will continue to relate stirring tales of the great.West as well markably brilliant combination of specialty ar tists, will give a reuneu ami vaneu entertain mnnt. All tho curiosities and the theatrical performance may be enjoyed for the sum of 10 cents. i Harris' Theater. An elegantly staged and an interesting his torical drama will be seen here this week when Harris. Britton and Dean will nresent "Daniel Boone." The company contains a number of clever actors and-tbe trained horses used in the production are ot superior intelligence. A band of genuine Shawnee Indians will partici pate in tbe production, which will be consider able enhanced by the display of a carload of special scenery. Stage 'Whispers. The Hustler," the new farce comedy, seems to be making a hit. Western papers speak very highly of it. The next opera for the London Savoy Theater to follow "The Gordollcrs,".will be composed by Edward Solomon, and written by George Dance. It will be called "The Nantch GlrL" The great favor with which the "Crystil Slipper!' was received at the Duquesne a week ago has prompted Manager Henderson to arrange for its reappearance" within a tew weeks. is 'her hatr-ralslsK mllUary drama, MA NEW ADTERTTSKM KYI'S. arJiygtrength-Eerfecflon? llUPER.OR Baking P jMj&olntely ." Having' examined and thoroughly tested the leading brands of baking powder, purchased by myself in open market, I find Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder the best in quality, the highest in leavening power, and perfectly wholesome." Ckemistfor U. S. Govt., 1890. Woman Hero," Kate Purssell wilt perform the break-neck feat of riding a horse bareback and with a broken bridle down an inclined platform into a stockaded post. Agnes HnnnifaTON's week at the Du quesne was a remarkably successful one from every point of interested view. In receipts it equaled the "Slipper's" wonderful business, though there was one less performance. The special family matinees on Wednesdays are proving very popular with the Duquesne'B patrons. The fifty-cent-and-take-your-choice plan contains elements of speculation seem ingly most attractive to the matinee maiden. The members ot tbe Emma Abbott Opera Company have arrived in New York. It is pro posed to place the comnany on the road again, and the manager, Mr. Pratt, has made an offer to Lily Post, which has not yet been accepted or declined. A LoirsoN paper asserts that Mrs. Mnsgrave, the author of "Our Flat," which has had a run of more than 600 nights in tbe English metropolis, only received 50 for her play. No wonder Milton was grateful for the 8 he got for "Par adise Lost." London must be a great place for the budding dramatist. London's low comedian. J. L. Shine, x planet of the Adelphl, has bad "ructions" with its management nd Is to join Arthur Roberts, Marion Hood and stately AlmaStanley in bring ing "Joan of Arc" to the state of burlesque. But is this a novelty T How many actresses have brought Joan to that pitch by playing her seriously I MrS1. James Brown Potter and Kyrle Bellew bave left Australia and are on their way homo via Colombo. After playing in Cal cutta and Bombay they will proceed to London, where they are to Droduce their new play, "Hero and Leander." The story Is not the same as that with the swan situation. It is an adaption from tbe German. HAI.LEN & Hart, those ever-favorite laugh makers, follow Hoyt's "A Midnight Bell" at the Duquesne. Their bundle of fun, nonsense, music and pretty girls is entitled "Later On" and has proved one of the best-wearing pieces of farcical property ever put before the public. It bobs up serenely perennially and is always received with tbe same conspicuous favor. The season at tbe Chicago Opera House so far this year has been the most profitable that that theater .has ever known. Tha season started in with Lawrence Barrett, then Francis Wilson, then Stewart Robson, then the "City Directorr," then "The Crystal Slipper." The receipts have averaged over $,800 a week. This is tbe largest average that has ever been known lu a Chicago theater. Botjoicault always contended that locality made no difference, and that a good piece, even in an ill-placed and unlucky theater, would al ways succeed. The majority of actors and man agers think otherwise. Professionals fight shy of engagements even at higher prices at, for Instance, tho Opera Comiqce, Globe, Olympic, Royalty, Novelty and Her Majesty's Theaters. Scarcely any piece, of late years, has been prosperous at any of theso houses, Sadie Martinot is having a play written for her with Afme. De Pompadour as a central figure. It will be a faithful portrayal of the times of Louis XV I, and will Introduce char, acters prominent in the history of France at that period. The subject is a faithful one, and Miss Martinot deserves credit for her dis criminating taste. Mme. De Pompadour was a sort of female Beau Brummell, and, no doubt, an interesting plav could bo woven around the many events of her brilliant, but not impeccable, career. IT was a curious coincidence that, while In Paris, they were thinking of hypnotizing Ga brielle Bompard in open court to ascertain what she would state about the Gouffe murder, at the very corresponding hour Irving was telling hypnotically his story of the mnrder of the pedler in "The Bells" at the London Lyceum. Yet when he first produced this in England, and J. W. Wallack, Jr.. produced another ver sion of it in America, the critics remarked upon the enrious conceit but impossible event. The year 1890 has seen the proposition fora hypnotic witness; 1S91 may find a clever counsel hypno tizing an adverse witness or a tough juryman. THE other night at the Broadway Theater Mr. Booth occupied a box with his daughter, says the Mirror. He looked pale and ill, and when he rose and slowly made the detour of the house in order to reach the stage to con gratulate his friend Barrett, be was followed by many sympathetic glances, for he walked slowly and painfully, leaning heavily upon a cane Strange to relate. Mr. Booth is in better condition when he is acting than when be is resting from his labors, and lounging in the quiet house of The Players. Work appears to rouse his whole nature into an activity that wards oil ills and makes him more like his old self. GOSSIP OF THE GUARDS, Colonei, Norjian M. Smith Is In New York City on a business trip. AN election in Company I, of McKeesport, to fill the vacancy caused by the recent resigna tion of First Lieutenant John Jaycox, has been ordered for Saturday evening January 24. It will be conducted by Captain William Awl. As a result of Colonel Perchment's order re quiring more regular company drills In tho Fourteenth Regiment. more activity is now being displayed around the armories, and a considerably better attendance is to be seen at drills. Soroeon D. G. Foster, of the Fourteenth Regiment, is lying seriously HI at his home in Crafton tbe result of an attack of pneumonia. Dr Foster is one of the hustlers of the Four teenth, and his illness is felt throughout tha regiment. Quite a number of the local members of the Guard will take In the Inauguration next Tues riv spectators. Had the railroad companies shown any disposition to give a reduced rate to J AT LATIMER'S. E,BAD -:- THIS -:- TWICEI The greatest bargains of the year are to be had at our popular stores during January. Such a houseful of moneysaving goods. We have saved purchasers thousands of dollm. ENORMOUS CARPET SALE I It surpasses all our previous low prices. "Wo have just purchased, for spot cash, tit entire production of a prominent carpet mill. SPRING CARPET BUYERS Should purchase now. "We will have carpets made and laid away ready for yon when wanted. One lot, 10.961 yards, Tapestrv Brussels, choice patterns, at 48a per yarj. An other big bargaiu, 8,782 yards,- Tapestry Brussels, 53a per yard. These same goods sold elsewhere at 85;. Auother bargain lot of 12,851 yards, borders to match, at 60c, 76c and 85c No such values anywhere else. . . , . ., ,. P. S. Spring prices will be higher than they have been for yean, owing to ft H Kinley tariff bill. Tat 7 2t VW Gfcetd St rrw jj- AliliEaHBNV. lri owder the Best oZyr Harrisburg, the number would have been very much increased. Brigade Quarteiuiasteb W. W. Green land is spoken of in connection with the -appointment for Quartermaster General. Should this occnr. Captain A. J. Logan, of this city, would probably be Mr. Greenland's suc cessor on the brigade staff. Major J. Weslet Awx, formerly Assist ant Adjutant General of the Third Brigade under General Seigfield. will be Chief Marshal of thel inaugural parade at Harrisburg next Tuesday. Major Awl's name is mentioned m connection with some of Governor Paulson's staff appointments. Several weeks ago reference was made in this column to a local sergeant who had not missed a drill in six years. Sergeant C. C. Eck ert, of Company F. Sixteenth Regiment, bow ever, beats this record, as he has been mem ber of his company for 11 years and in that time never missed a single meeting or drill. Quite an increase In attendance at the com pany drills ot tbe Eighteenth Regiment has been noted during tbe past few weeks, very presumably tbe result of tbe court martial In Company H, which has had tbe effect or bring ing delinquent members of the organization to time. As it is expected the spring inspections will occur a little earlier this year than hereto fore, soma of tho company commanders are already making active preparations for the event. Captain William McClelland, tho new Adjutant Goneral under Mr. Paulson, arrived home from a business trip through tbe West last Wednesday. He will leave for Harrisburg to morrow, and will assume charge of his new office as soon as bis appointment is officially an nounced. A number of changes will be made in the clerical force 01 the department at once, but it is probablb that Mr. Kelly, the Chief Clerk, who has occupied the position for many years, and who is thoroughly conversant with the workings of the office, will be retained. CoaiaiissABT General Leach in his report again advocates tho re-establishment of tbe po sition of regimental commissary. The matter has been suggested from a number of sources during the past two years, and it is possible some action may be proposed during the pres ent session of tbe Legislature. It is a well known fact that regimental quartermasters have too much work to attend to during tours of camp duty, and are compelled to be relieved continually by other members of the staff. Tha conftnissioning of commissaries would equalize tho work very nicely. A number, of the officers of tha Eighteenth Regiment will be measured this week for white flannel uniforms, and it is expected that at tha next summer outing of the regiment military dudes will be quite plentiful. The uniforms ara to be made hy a Lancaster tailor, and will be after the nattern of those occasionally seen in tbe regular service, being authorized by tha War Department in orders. The uniform is a very handsome affair, the blouse being heavily braided with while tape, no buttons or shoul der straps being worn, and owlne roths qual ity of the material, can be repeatedly cleaned 'and kept in a presentable shape.' ? THE report of Colonel L. A. Watres as Gen eral Inspector of Rifle Practice for the past year was completed last weec It shows a net increase in marksmen in the entire division of Ul, the Second Brigade having the greatest in crease. 99, the First Brigade having 13, and tha Third Brigade having 2. The number of quali fications to each brigade was: First Brigade, 1.028; Second Brigade. 1.674. and Third Brigade, 1,843, tbe grand total in tbe State being 4,549. Many of the regiments show big losses over their totals of last season, without any account ablo reason for it except it was due to the ex cessive amount of wet weather. When Colonel Watres took hold of tho Department of Rifle Practice in 1SSS. there were but 1,380 marksmen in tbe State, and it is mainly dua to his efforts that the present good showing can be made. HOTEL BOft AIR, SUlOLEEVrLLE HEIGHTS, This new and elegant hotel will open on December 20th, under the same manage ment as last season. Electric cars will transfer passengers and baggage direct from the depot to thef hotel on arrival of rrery train. For fnU particulars and Illustrated book dtb. diagram of room, address C. A. IJns Ay, Hotel Imperial, New York City, unta ttec. 10th, after that date at Augusta, Ga no23-S9-EOfla Will boy a good seo ond-hand Sewing Machine at THE Domestic Office No. 8 Sixth St. E. R. BROOKS AGENT Domestic Sewing Machine and Domestic Patterns. no9-22-3xosa .JCf'jK. 45 & 46 South Diamond. Mk al.-t" - - ' v ji -, s -i.'...i- m ?. .&&', B. i-lJK?:-i.j&K 4JKM lS&L. W-JA-L ..'L. dififife'-3'-aaum& t,.aAae- ,t &rv -rT g? mm&zm
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