Ttfpff-ffffl" -SHwjTy,,? nr rsv m & ? 13 THE HTTSBURG DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1891. j- if Pittsburg isn't going to have the "World's Fair.but it has the Verestehagiu collection; it ii going to hare May Festival, and hold your breath now a Greek play. This is something that has been attempted bnt twice before in the United States, I believe, once at Harvard University, -where Mr. Kiddle, who gave a reading recently at Carnegie Hall, took the leading role, and once in Hew York City. The play to be pre sented is "Alcestis," by Euripides, a lyric tragedy, and the cast will be composed of nice members of the senior class in the Holy Ghost College, with a chorus of 24 voices. The play will be civen immediately after Easter tinder the management of Byron V. King, who is actively engaged even now in training the young gentlemen in acting and cuaching them in their Greek, he being a former Greek professor and an ardent Greek scholar and student. Either the Grand Opera Honse or the Dnqnesne Theater will be secured for the perionnance, which will be civen in the afternoon. And it is the intention to have everything pertaining to the presentation in barmonv with the language and sucgestive of tbe time in which the play was written. A rieasiug 3Iarble Effect. The stage and the tcenery will he spotless in their puritv and represent marble as nearly as ' possible. The scats and the floor of the theater will likewise present a marble aspect, as they mil be covered with ubite material. The players will appear in historically correct cos tumes and the lights will be tempered to the desired softness thereby obtaining the ancient amphitheater effect, 'the choral paru or the play are beinc set to music by Rev. Father Griffin and will be an especially Interesting feature of the performance. "Alcestis" differ from many Greek plays in that it has a haupy conclusion .that would do credit to a modern creation. The hero is con demned to death b the gods, bat by Apollo's Intercession lie is permitted to go free If a sub stitute can be found. Substitutes, however, are not as numerous as they might be, but Alcestis, the hero's wife, brave, true, little mortal, offersherlife as a sacrifice. She Is being lead off b Thanntot (death), when Hercules appears and rescues her from the grave, thus making everyone happy. Tor Those tVlio Are Not Greek Scholars partial translations of the play, sufficiently extensive to make It comprehensive to non Greek students, will be a feature of the pro gramme at the performance. But happy is he who rejoices in even a very limited knowledge ot the language, and consequently will not find it ceceary to cast furtive glances at the En glish test and cultivate immense self-possession to convince his friends of his classical attain ments aim supenoritv- I confess I almost shrink from the ordeal, and am tempted to admit that 1 don't know a Greek word from an Ejvptian hieroglyphic But if, as OlaiiMone and Matthew Arnold say. we are drifting perceptibly, even rapidly, Helenic ward in art. thought and studies, there is bon.e hope of imbiblnga little Greek between this and Easter: anyway, I'll wait and see how the rest act about it before I commit myself. Any number of strangersand people interested in the stnd are going to be in the city to wit ness the production, one college Prexident hav ini: signified his desire that the students with out exception attend. Greek professors from several distant colleges have also expressed their intentions of being present. Cultivating Chrysanthemums. We are bound to be extremely aesthetic and classical for one afternoon at least, and "quite English j on know," for the Greek in any form is a fad there. "We are also going to imitate the English in another way. apparently, from circulars received !y society ladies in the city duung the past week regarding a New York chrysanthemum show for next fall. Tbe cir culars bear ' lie names of Mrs. Henry Clews, Mrs. V. C Whitney. Mrs. Astor, Mrs. C. Van derbilt. Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan and numer ous oihers equally lush-born and fashionable, who offer prizes to competitors in order to en courage tbe cultivation of tbe marvelously beautiful flower and make chrysanthemum shows tbe sune important feature of horticul ture and fashionable life in this country that they have so long been In England. Flowers remind me that the writers of the numerous articles coing the rounds of the press at present regarding the late Historian Bancroft's love lor horticulture have over looked one Important little floral incident in teresting to every society lady and lover of the "American Beauty" rose. Mr. Bancroft was especially fond of roses, and his carden abounded in all new varieties of our own as well as of foreign countries. His gardener, a Mr. Brady, was attracted strongly to one particular bush that was in flower. The great size, rich color and exquisite per fume of its blossoms so pleased bim that be propagated a. number of plants for bis own garden. A progressive Washington florist, years after, discovered the bushes in tbe grounds of the old gardener, recognized their value, purchased them for a sone, increased his stock a thousandfold, put them on the market, made a great furore and a small fortune at the same time. Some technical sharps declared at the time of tbe introdnctlon that it was the French rose "Madam Ferdinand Jarmain," but the name "American Beauty." given by the Washingtoman. was greeted with thesame favor as was the flower and accepted. The Belle of the Period. The society girl of the present time who doesn't take something, and have her regular hours for taking it, is not in existence. And it Isn't mint jullps either, though she may take them, too. Just now it is music, vocal or on the piano, violin or mandolin; elocution, Delsarte, or even shorthand. If she can think of nothing else of which ".he has not a smattering. Not that she intends to make any use of the knowl edge cained it is only as an accomplishment and amusement. But whatever else is taken, French must not be neglectpd, and the limited knowledge obtained at a fashionable boarding school or seminary must be extended with the assistance of a invate teacher until a com piratitely easy flow of the language is pos sessed. I dropped In on two charming young ladles during tbe week who were, metaphorically speaking, scratching their pretty heads in great perplexity over the composition and writing in French of a note to their teacher whose illness prevented a lesson that evening. Perseverance accomplished the object, however, the note was finally written and dispatched by "But tons," and if the poor teacher's bead ached more vigorously alter deciphering it she must certainly have heen gratified by the evidence of effort it represented. The Fashionable Handwriting. To be stylish nowadays ono must write a very peculiar hand, a sort of a uniform crazy hand, which originated with some of the leading lights of tbe professional stage, as so many fashions do. In describing it I would say it is a sew-saw chirozrapby, a "now-vou're-up-no-down" design. The first letter is ou the line, the next ascends a degree or so, while the third returns to tbe original line, and so ou throughout the word. The characters are inclined only a trifle to tbe right, and are large, round and legible. The writing is strik ingly attractive when written by one accus tomed to it, but remarkably funny and crazy looking when written by a novice. However, a little patience and practice will be rewarded bv as sce-sawyan effect as one would wish, though a rather ungracious young man re marked that oris usually maintained such in their letters regardless of their chirograpby. The distinguished ladies of tbe press will be here this week, aha will be entertained in a manner befitting their eminence. Other-social entertainments will make the week a merry one, and as Lent begins so soon no time is to be - lost. Tbe events fat tbe past week have been, in school composition style, "too numerous to mention," but have consisted, as predicted, of lunches, teas, receptions and theater parties, weddings having been conspicuous by their absence One, however, authorizes the signa ture. Kathlees Husset-Watsou. MIDWIKIEa SOCIAL EVEHTS. Some Noteworthy Receptions, Balls, Parties and Weddings of the Month. The Manette Social tendered a surprise party In honor of Mr. John Conner, one of their mem txrs, at bis residence, Belonda street, Mt. Washington, on Tmwday evening last. Muslo and dancing formed tbe chief delight of the evening. Interpolated with a most tempting lunch served at mid night. Tbe David Davis Orchestra was in attendance, with Mr. Burt Barrington a prompter. Among the guests were seen tha Misses Lou. Tillie and Ida Block Inger. Alice White, MollieMullln, Mollie Getty, Sophie and Emma lrrey, Jennie Naysmitn, Lydea Uarlaurf. JnlLt Hardaman, Winnie Gould, Clara Stoup. Mary Lindsay, Kate Pilaster and Messrs. Thomas Conner.Lawrence Blocklnper. Harry Saitler, Thomas Horner, John Hill, Edward Pntehara, Walter Kensley, Charles Stoup. James Ci-umley. William Nay smitn. Alfred Marland, Albert Barrington and Mr. Carroll. Tbe residence of Mr. Haranel Williams, of Mt. Washington, was a scene of gayety on Tues day, January 20, in honor of the marriage ot Miss Annie Howe, a sister of the hostess, to Dr. W. C. Beets, of Washington, T'a. Both of the contracting parties are siembers of the old est and most respected f ami ies of Washington. At the table covers were laid tor 12, and an ele gant dinner was served, lira. Williams made a pleasant and agreeable hostess, and after spending a delightful evening the happy couple left for the South, where they will remain for a month or more. Among those present were Mr. William Howe, father of the bride: Mrs. Robert McMillen, Mrs. James Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Wil bert, Mrs. Robert Macrory, Mrs. James L. Cook and Miss Grace D. Williams. The Belvidero Club, consisting of several young ladies of the West Bnd, will give a select banquet at Metropolitan Hall, formerly the West End Rink, on Friday evening, February 6. The New Nationals will be in attendance and a fine programme will be arranged for the affair. Dancing will be the chief amusement of the evening, after which a grand supper will be served by Mr. Edward Goetz of the West End. Tbe ladies of tbe club are the Misses May Rose, Mary Nightingale, Stella GUI. Cora Thurston, Delia Needbam, Maggie Mullen, Ella Carroon, Annie Nightingale, Lizzie Mc Sueane and Annie Hartman. Tbe residence of Mrs. Margaret O'Connor, of East Palestine, O., presenteda brilliant appear ance on Thursday, the event being the mar riage of her daughter, Margaret, to Mr. Ira Dlser. Miss Jslla Murphy, of Fairfield, acted as bndemaid, and Mr. Andrew O'Connor as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Slnnerr, of that place. After par taking of an elegant dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Diserief t on the1 4 o'clock train for Alliance, their future home, accompanied by the good wishes of their many friends. One of the most fashionable and enjoyable events of the week was an afternoon tea given last Tuesday by Mrs. Charles L. Taylor at her lovely Ellsworth avenue home. The guests were representative East End ladies, and the appointments of the entire affair were in har mony with the atmosphere of wealth and lux ury that pervaded the home and have sur rounded the lovely hostess from ber Infancy np. Mrs. Tavlor was assisted bv her mother. Mrs. Robert Pitcalrn, and a bevy of East End so ciety ladies. Miss Annie Connolly, of Warner street, Al legheny, entertained a few of her friends on last Monday evening in honor of her birthday. Euchre and other games were the feature of the evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Otte Heinz, Miss Mary McAleer, Sadie Doegherty. Lilly Breaklron, Maggie Breakiron, Miss Udioole, and Messrs. Robert Comley, John Cruse, Charlie Carpenter, George Uomley, James Murto, William Hohman, John Miller and Frank Connolly. Miss Laura Stewart entertained a number of her friends on Thursday evening, at her home on Forty-third street. Euchre and tlddledy winks, followed by a delightful lunch, was tbe programme of tbe evening; All had a delight ful time. Among those present were tbe Misses Katie Maloney, Carrie Stewart, Emma Reina man, Mollie btewart, Mary Scott. Laura Stew art, and Messrs. George Rice, H. L. Taylor, Guy Gross, Columbus Wilkinson, Lou Stewart and James L. Hampton. Miss Annie Grime celebrated her 6th birth day by giving her small lady friends a tea party on Thursday evening at ber home, 8025 Mul berry street. The following were tbe guests present: Birdie and Clara Bloom, Katie and Grade Bostwick, Lizzie Pritchard, Jean and Christie Bell, Mamie and Carrie Helfrey, Viola Shara, Edith, Bella aud Alice Williams and Nellie Gilchrist. Tbe little hostess was joy fully surprised by receiving many dainty pres ents. glss Lillian A. Roddick, the young lady who made so many friends by her singing at the eleventh and twenty-seventh organ recitals at Carnegie Hail, Is arranging to give a select parlor concert and musicals at ber home, on Lacock street, Allegheny. January 27. She is assisted In tbe preparation of the programme by the elocutionist, Albert L Christy, of Superior. Among tbe many happy and pleasant events of tbe week was the reception given at the resi dence of Mrs. J. K. Boyle, in honor of her niece, Miss L. Boyle. The cozy rooms of their home were handsomely decorated wicb flowers. An elegant supper was served By the hostess, and at each lady's plate was a cluster of roses. Miss Boyle was assisted in ber receiving by ber charming friend. Miss Anna McNair, of the East End. Miss Bertha Moulter, a charming young lady ot Pittsburg, was delightfully surprised at the residence of her stepbrother, William Wecte becker. in Sbarpsburg last evening, by a num ber of her friends, who called lo wish her many happy returns ot ber birthday anniversary and assist her in the celebration ot the same. Tbe evening was spent in card playing and dancing, and an elaborate lunch crowned the gayety. Last Thursday evening was spent in a very enjoyable way at the residence of Mr. Charles Bteffier. of Federal street extension. Alle gheny. The event was a birthday surprise party given In honor of his daughter Mamie. Dancing was Indulged in, and at a late hour a dainty lunch was served. Tbe participants will evidently long remember the occasion. The Carroll Club have issued invitations for a grand musical and dramatic entertainment by the Etoile Dramatic Society to be followed by a reception at Orpbeus Hall, Monday even ing. Fobruary 9. 1890. Tbe committee consists of Messrs. H. A Schaub, F. J. Brady. John J, Baker, John B. Kellv. John B. Nugent, Ed R. Baker, Thomas M. Hughes, W. H. Griffin. Cards are out for the wedding of Dr. J. B. Carson, a rising young physician of Blairsville, and Miss Agnes Moreland, one of Baltsburg's most estimable young ladies, which will be duly celebrated on Tuesday evening. February 3, at 6 o'clock, at the residence of tbe bride's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Blank. Saltsburg, Pa. Miss Annie Kelly, a popular young lady, was married on Thursday evening at St. Paul's Cathedral to Thomas Cochrane, a well-known young gentleman of the Sixth ward. The happy couple are domiciled at 114 Bluff street, where their friends will find a warm welcome. The first grand entertainment for the benefit of the G. K. Musical Club, of the East End, will be given at Orpbeus Hall next Wednesday evening. Tbe programme Is pleasing and varied and consists of numbers by talented per formers in almost every art and amusement. A delightful party was given by Miss Katie L. McNamara on last Tuesday evening in honor of her friend. Miss Bartha Klein. Dancing was the order of tbe evening, and a delicions supper was served. About SO couples partici pated in the joyousness. Mr, Fred Sehrader celebrated his 65th birth day at his home. Federal street, Allegheny, yesterday, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, who all wish bim many returns ot the day and a continuance of his long and useful life. Air Interesting literary and musical pro gramme will be given under the auspices of the Epwortb League at Christ M. E. Church to morrow (Monday) evening. All are welcome, and the entertainment is free. A far Western wedding at Portland, Ore, on January 21, united Charles B. Hurley, Esq.. formerly of Pittsburg; ana Ida, daughter of John McCracken, Esq.. of Portland, Ore. One ot tbe most enjoyable events of the past week was a eucher party given by Miss Blanche Goodwin, at her home lnHaysville, Pa., Friday evening. Tbe Columbus Literary Association of the Eouthside, are arranging for a series of eucher parties to be given after the holidays. Tbe Silvia Circle have cards out for a masquerade reception Tnesday evening, Feb ruary 10, at Masonic Hall, Allegheny. Cards are out for the first annual masquerade ot the Minerva Club at Masonic Hall to-morrow evening. Hosts and Guests. Mrs. Ben Falston, or. Forty-fifth street, left Tuesday for Ava, Mo. Cards are out for tbe Mayer-Goldsmlt wed ding to take place on tbe 27th of this month. S(tas C. Friedman, of New York, is visiting Mrs. H. Kosenbacb, at 817 Western avenue, Al legheny. Miss Ada H. rjebriver, of Philadelphia, is vis iting at Mrs. L. Golasmlt, of 1S2 Locust street, Allegheny. Miss Nellie Harktn, of Wylie avenue, left Saturday for Now York to remain several weeks visiting friends. Mrs. M. Mayer, of Philadelphia, her daughter Emma and son Walter, will arrive in time for the Mayer-Goldsmit wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mayer, of Bradford, are visiting their mother, Mrs. H. Bosenbach, at 817 Western avenue, Allegheny. Mrs. Cells M. Holt and children, of Alle- fheny City, are spending the winter in Blrmlno am, Ala., with her brother-in-law, Thomas E, Holt. Miss Emma SImonton. of Butler street, is now in Altoopa enjoying some delightful sleighing. She expects to remain among her friends two weeks longer. Mrs. H. Moehler. ot New York, Miss F. Bin slwanger, of Philadelphia, and Miss Alios Brown, of Bradfotd; are guests of Mrs. E. Goldsmit, of 11 Sheffield street Allegheny. ART AND ARTISTS. Tax great artlstio event of tbe past week was, of course, the famous Verestchacin Exhibition in Carnegie Galleries, Allegheny. There was little else talked about in art circles. The one theme upon every tongue was the remarkable and gratifying success of the exhibition. Artists, of course, without exception, are de lighted with this revelation ot almost un bounded interest in the great collection of paintings. During the week they were seen singly and in groups studying and discussing the technical qualities of the masterpieces of tbe collection. Outside the profession the enthusiasm was equally great, and educational Institutions in the two cities and surrounding towns either have or are arranging for stu dents' parties to visit the galleries, accom panied by instrnctors who will explain the his torical significance ot the works. The present week promises to be a great week at the gal leries, and thousands will enjoy a treat such as has never been offered before. Mb. C. M. Johns exhibits this week a small picture of horses. Tbe horses, as Is always the case with Mr. Johns' work, are carefully drawn and tbe picture throughout is done with con scientious care and ability. Mb. Andrea sbobigi, the well-known artist, has probably made a more careful study of tho Vcrestchagin paintings since they came to Allegheny, than any other Plttsburgpainter. He was seen in the galleries every day and evening bent only upon discovering tbe meth ods employed by the great painter in tbe pro duction of his works. Mr. Sborigl says be has discovered an Interesting fact, illustrating tbe extreme care with which tbe Russian painter worked, even upon his mammoth canvasses. This is that In drawing tbe innumerable per spective lines in the great mosque, forinstance, which is 20 feet long, the artist in his effort to be exactly correct, used so small a point as a lead pencil. In the lapse of time the pencil marks have become barely visible wbere tbe color was especially tbinand transparent, re vealing the conscientiousness with which every detail was attended to. m Mb. J. C. Kbat, of London, has atGillespie's gallery a remarkably valuable and beautiful collection of paintings. Among them are ex cellent examples of Henner, Gerome, Rico, Schreyer and other well-known artists. Tbe Gerome is a most remarkably strong example of this master's work, and the Rico is Bimply delicious in harmony of colors. The collection Is a very even one, and a halt hour spent in the little gallery is a pleasure indeed. IJMr. Geoeoe Storm shows this week a portrait copied from a work by Hogarth of "Peg Wofflugton," At Boyd's is seen a landscape by Mr. J. A Saint. Mr. Saint is always original in his treat ment of subjects, and there is a certain quality of truth and fidelity in detail which is lull of promise. The forty-third exhibition of the Boston Art Club is spoken of as an excellent one, as gen eral exhibitions go. It is notable as a testi monial to the excellent quality of work now being done by American painters of both sexes. The ensemble is admirable. The collection gives an impression of capable handling, pleas ing as a whole, in color, drawing and composi tion. In variety of subjects tbe exhibition is well balanced. Walter bhirlaw's "Harmonics" is described as a beautiful characterization of a violin player, fondly intent on the music be Is making, thoughtfully, seriously rendered, and with the action of hands and arm indicated with rare nicety. The eye of the close observant artist is shown in tbe close.true hand modeling. In its dark tone and gloomy shadows the work seems a bit out ot lasnion in coloring. Mr. Sbirlaw is well-known among artists in this city, having visited the city some years since, CIRCUI.AE3 for the sixty-sixth annual exhl bitlon of tbe National Academy have been sent out. Pictures from non-resident artists will be received from March 9 to 14, subject to certain conditions set fortb. The public ex hibition will commence April 6. Exhibition blanks are supplied by!. Addison Richards, Twenty-third street aud Fourth avenue. New York. . EmixeVajt MABCKE,the celebrated cattle, painter, is dead. He was a native of the town ot Sevres, in the suburbs of Paris, and was about 60 years-of age. He was a pupil of Troyon and a chevalier of the Legion of Honor. Many of his cattle pictures are in the private collections of this country. He was an accom plished and studious draughtsman, composed his gronps of cows with great skill, and his paintings bave for many years past met with a ready sale. In respect to color, tbe examples of bis work which we bave seen are deficient. His style of painting Is not broad, and many of his pictures are dry and somewhat labored. Van Marcke's parents were Belgians, and both of them were painters. i F. Hopeinson Surra is exhibiting in New York a collectlon'bf his water colors, under the brad of "Constantinople and theEast," which laises bim greatly In tbe estimation of New York critics. . The French Government expends annually on art S2.400.OCa The United States expends nearly $10,000 for tbe same object. Boston has a school the object of which is to teach models bow to pose. The so61al event of Importance at the Chi cago Art Institute was a reception held on the evening of Saturday, January 24, upon which occasion was shown a marble copy of Canova's Venus, presented by Mrs. Perry H. Smith: a painting of "A 'Country Festival." by Ludwig Knaus, lent by MlC Charles T. Yerkes; a bronze statuette of Frederick tbe Great, just imported for the Hutcbinson-Ryerson collection; a full length portrait of the late John Crerar, bv G. P. A Healey, and Important plctnres by Van Marcke(wbo died last week, Daubigny, Jules Dnpre and others, loaned by. Sidney D. Kent and Charles L. Hutchinson. The restoration of the Elgin marbles to their original positions on tho Acropolis of Athens is a subject of recently revived discussion In England. It will be remembered that Lord Elgin corrupted a feeble and unprincipled Government of Greece, capturing them in 1816, and after giving bis name to the collection sold them to tbe British Government for 35, 000. Althongh they are being ruined by the at mosphere of London there is little probability of this movement to do justice to Greece amounting to anything. Fob the one hundred and sixty-first recep tion ot Art Society, to be held next Tuesday evening at tbe society's rooms. Academy of Science and Art Building, Fifth street, the artistic attraction will be a picked collection of over three score water-colors, loaned by Mr. 'Frederick Keppel, of New York. The pictures will be kept open to view by members of tbe Societyand their friends each day and evening for tbe remainder of tbe week, with the excep tion of Thursday evening. The bringing hither of snmerltorious a collpctionisanntlier evidence of tbe progressive enterprise that is becoming characteristic of this honored and conservative society, which was .never in a more active and promising condition than now. At tbe direc tors' meeting on Friday evening a dozen new members were elected and tbe plans mapped out for the rest of tbe season, which will in. dude a reception to Mr. Charles Stanley Rein harr, with bis pictures and drawings, and a lec ture upon bronzes, precious stones, etc., by Mr. George F. Kunz, tbe well-known artistic expert of New York. Several excellent musical at tractions are also on the tapis. A pleasant exchange of hospitalities is past ing between the Amateur Photographers' So ciety and the Art Society. The former has invited the latter's members to attend its fifth annual exhibition of photographs, trans parencies and lantern slides, to be held at the Academy ot Science and Art February 5 and 6, and the latter society bas responded with a similar Invitation to its water-color exhibition this week. Such courtesies form an admirable instance of tbe mutnal helpfulness hoped for In combining the various artistic and scientific societies and giving them a common home in the Academy of Science and Art. NEXT Sunday THE DISPATCH will be gin publication of a series of South Sea Let ters by Robert Lords Stevenson, the novelist. Watch for this great feature. ffw Post lCl's memorial services in honor of deceased comrades of the post will be held in the Eighteenth Street M. P. Church. Southside, this afternoon. The following are the names of those who will be recalled to memory: Jacob Schlegel, Mark Burke, Edward Daffy, Henry Heiser, John "Wagner, John H. Joues, .Tames Bateman, Christopher Keck, Fritz Kauffeld, Patrick Shevlin, Anton Funiack, William Drake, Wallace Gardiner, Thomas McGiffin, Charles Mark man, Casper Wchner, H. Christian, 'William J. Clark, Fred Reich, John C. Israel, Will iam Michaels, George Hite. The following Interesting programme will rendered: Opening voluntarv Prof. Isaac Rosser and choir Opening of post Commander, A C. Frank Records of deceased comrades. Adjutant, William E. Mathews Chant, "Happy Dying," Choir Floral tributes Past Com'd'rs Powell, Russell and Jones Solo, "Rest, Soldier, Rest,".. Prof. John Rosser Responsive service . .........Chaplain James Morris and choir Address Department Commander. J. F. Denniston Chant, "Gone to Rest," Choir Forming square Post 151 and vlstlng comrades Solo, "Tread Lightly Where the Hero Sleeps... Prayer Rev. Mr. Foster, Eighteenth Street ...................... M. P. Church Chant, "Lord's Prayer," Choir Reading of Scripture Rev. F. Foster Address John B. Lauibte, Commander of Post 3 Hymn. "Go to Thy Rest, Choir Closing of post Doxology Choir and audience Benediction Rev. F. Foster Camp 16S's Installation and Sapper. On Tuesday evening the joint installation of the officers of Camp 162 and Ladies' Aid Society No. 5 took place in the hall of Post 3. Tbe camp and society turned out in full lorce aud a number ot visitors helped to comfortably fill tbe chairs. A number oi comrades of Post 3 and other posts were present. Quite a delegation of brothers from Camp 83 was on band. George Datt, ot Camp 2, was tbe installing officer. The entertainmeut was a pleasing one. The Kellor Quintet delighted the audience with Instrumental music Miss Wise recited two pieces in a pleasing manner. Judge Advocate Woods, of MuKeesport, delivered a short ad dress on tbe order of dons of Veterans. After the conclusion of the ceremonies everybody ad journed to an adjoining hall, where the ladies of No. 5 had spread an excellent luncb. I'uffee, sandwiches and other palatable eatables were succeeded by ice cream and cake, AHpreseut had a very enjoyable evening and the brothers of Camp 33 struck a responsive chord In tbe hearts of all present when tbey ended with three cheers for Ladies' Aid So ciety No. 6. Circle No. ll's Reception. Colonel John B. Clark Circle No. 1L Ladles of the G. A It, held a very enjoyable recep tion at the residence of Mrs. Moore. 162 Fed eral street, Allegheny, on last Thursday even ing. After the serving of a delicious luncheon on some of Miss Fanny Moore's dainty hand painted china, the guests adjourned to the par lor. Here they were entertained wltn some ex cellent violin and piano music, ana some vocal selections, rendered by members of the circle. No. 11 is noted for some very good talent, and when art is required the gifted members are in deroaud. These receptions are held once a month and are an excellent institution. They are for tbe purpose of bringing the members tocether and giving them an opportunity to become acquainted with new members. A pleasant social evening Is aimed at, and the success of No. ll's reception shows that It Is secured. The ladies of the circle regret that the Department President, Mrs. Carrie V. Shernff, was not present Thursday evening. Sne was In Phila delphia. Tbe reception previous to last Thurs day night's was held at the residence of Mrs. bcott, Kirkpatrick avenue. A Big Family of Fighters. An Interesting old soldier was recently mus tered Into Encampment No. 6, Onion Veteran Legion, Interesting both on his own account and on account of the remarkable family be came from. His name is Charles Brandon. He is one of a family of 33 children, being the twenty-eighth child. His father the father of this remarkably large number of children was a comrade of Lonis Wetzel, the great Indian fighter. When the Mexican War broke out nine of Charles brothers went Into the army. When tbe rebellious States seceded, 16 of the Brandon brothers offered up their lives for their country. One was killed at Shiloh and one died in Andersonville, Charles was taken pris oner and beld In rebel prison pens 2 years i months and 18 days. Comrade Brandon is a member of a Grand Army post at East Liver pool, O., where he resides. For the Soldiers' Widows' Home. The Soldiers' Widows' Home at Hawkins station ifl to receive a benefit. On Friday even ing, February 6. a musical and dramatic enter tainment will be given in the Standard Thea ter, Grant street, by the pupils of Mallon's Lyceum School of Acting. The performance will be under tbe auspices of General Alexan der Hays Circle No. 12. Ladles of the G. A. R., and tbe proceeds will be devoted to tbe build ing fund of the borne. The object is a most worthy one and apneals to the people generally as well as to Grand Army men. Sons of Veterans, Ladies of the U. A. R., etc. The sale of tickets is quite encour aging. Tbey are only 25 cents, within the reach of everyone. Circle No. 12 is a new one and has early got into tbe work. Gossip of the Post Room. Comrade Euoexh Mabttn. of Post 236, who is having a severo siege of illness, is still confined to bis room. COMRADE R. GtJYTON. of the Wildwood oil region, was present at the last meeting of En campment No. 6, U."V. Ij. Eost loo's fair is having quite a success. A number of comrades of Poet 88 were present on Thursday and bad a good time. THE Entertainment Committee of Post 88 Is nrraneine to give a presentation of the "Fall nt L Atlanta" the second week In April. Post 162 will celebrate Its ninth birthday on Saturday evening, February 14, with speeches, songs, etc It will be at a regular meeting. Department Commander Denniston was Dresent at the meeting of Post 161 last night. The meeting was a very Interesting one. Comeade H. Ritchie, of Encampment No. 6, TJ. V. Lb. has been dangerously ill at bis retl deuce, WestBellevue. He is reported better. EUCAMlCttENT No. 6, TJ. V. Ik, will give Its members and friends an entertainment on the evening of Friday.February 0. The boys should note this. The apoolntment of Captain William Mc Clellandas Adjutant General of Pennsylvania is exceedingly pleasing to bis comrades of the Grand Army. COMRADE O. M. Head, of the Commander In Chiefs staff, who is moving around consid erably, reports that matters are lively among the different posts. A ooos representation of Post 128 Is always to be found at tbe meetings ot Camp S3, Sons of Veterans. The presence of the veterans Is always appreciated by the boys. Os next Friday evening Department Com mander Denntstou will attend tbe open installa tion and campfire of Post 4. at Latrott. He will likely be accompanied by a number of comrades from' this vicinity. Post 128 bas decided to give its friends and the publio a novelty In the way of a "Sun Flower" concert. It will be held in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, February 11 and 12. Duquesne Post No. 259 has made a gener ous donation to tbe Ladies ot the G, A R. Home. Mrs. cabbie V. SnEBBirr, Department President of tbe Ladles ot tbe G. A R., and Mrs. Emma Snead left on Monday evening for Philadelphia to organize a circle. They are tbe guests of Mrs. Kate Jones. Tbs members ot General George Custer Post, of Etna, will attend services at tbe Ladles of the G. A R. Home to-day. Trains leave Union station at 1225 and 225 P. M. only, and leave Hawkins at 6:26 p. M. returning. Post 157 wJH assemble at headquarters this afternoon at 1 o'clock and proceed in a body to South Eighteenth street to attend the memor ial services of Post 151. Commander Hoburg desires that all comrades turn out In full uni form. Captain Barber, of the invincible old Army of the Tennessee, was present last Thursday night with bis post, No. 157, after an absence of some months in the far West. Wbctber or not he settled the Indian war Bar ber did not say. On Saturday evening, February 7. the dele gates from Allegheny county to the Depart ment Encampment, at Altoona, will bold a meeting at Mnnicipal Hall." Transportation will be arranged for. and such other matters as may come before the meetlnglwlll be consid ered. Comrade Barnet Coli,, the genial Quar termaster of Post 157, bas branched out in a new role, that ot an elocutionist. Last Thurs day night he astonished and delighted tbe "boys" by his spirited rendition ot a poem, "Grant and the Wilderness." Hb comrades cry for more. Comrade C. R. Young, of Post 3, and wife have returned from a trip to Niagara Falls. Tbe took in Buffalo and stopped at Lieutenant Colonel R. M. Crawford's, In OU City. Here they bad a very pleasant time slelgh-rldlng. Comrade Crawford is a member of Downing Post No. 435, Oil City. Wobd has just been received that Major J. C. Osterlok, late of Central City, Cok, and 'late a member of Encampment No. 6, TT. V. It, of Allegheny City, is dead. Comrade Osterlok was Major of the Ninety-third Reglment,Penn sylvanla Volunteers, and was also a paymaster of tbe United States Volunteers during the Rebellion. He was about 55 years of age. Major D. W. Whittle, an old army com rade, assisted by Prof. Prof. C. C. Case, who will lead the music, will hold a gospel meeting in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Tbe address will have special refer ence to army experience', etc. The meeting is for men only. Tbe posts of tbe G. AR.are very cordially Invited. Seats will be reserved for the comrades until 4 P. m. All survivors of tbe Fourteenth Pennsyl vania Cavalry who were not present at the last annual reunion, October 7, 1890. are requested to forward their names, rank company and postofflce address to Fred M. Fleming, late of Company H, 615 East Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. The names of all who have died since mnster out of tbe regiment are also desired. The object is ti prepare a regimental roster for tbe benefit of the members. The remodeling of Cyclorama Hall, in Alle gheny, necessitates some disposition of tbe cyclorama of the Battle of Gettysburg. Some thing bas been decided on that will greatly please the Grand Army men. The picture will be cut In sections and presented to the Grand Army posts. Post 3 will likely receive that part in which General Alex. Hayes appears. Post 128 will receive a section. Other posts can apply to Captain W. P. Herbert, of Post 259. who has charge of tbe distribution. Department Commander Denniston re turned home from the eastern end ot tbe de partment on Friday night. On Wednesday evening he visited one of the Philadelphia posts. On Friday, he attended the funeral in Harrisburg of Cumrade Captain Maloney, who met with such a terrible death on Tuesday morning. Comrade Maloney was a member of Post 58, Harrisburg, and had charge of the State Arsenal. Tbe Department Commander was accompanied to tbe funeral by some of his staff. f Sons of Veterans. Camp 33 will .goon adopt the crossed sabers for tbe fronts of their caps Instead of the wreaths. There is a probability of the organization of a camp in Lawrencevllle soon. If organized it' will be under tbe care of Post 41. Union Defenders' Dat, February 12, is near at band. So far no preparations among the local camps bave been heard of. A number of Camp 33"s members attended tbe open Installation of Camp 162 on Tuesday evening. Tbey say they had an Immense time. The open installation and entertainment ot Camp 139. Sharpsbnrg, will take place next Friday evening. All the camps from the city will likely be represented. Jndge Collier Is to deliver an address. It will doubtless be an en joyable affair. Colonel F. H. Collier Camp No. ISO will bave open installation at Forsaith Hall, Sharpsbnrg, next Friday evening. Tbe installing officer is St. John A Wood, Judge Advocate of the Pennsylvania dinslon. An interesting per formance is being prepared. Ladies Aid Soctett No. 5, auxiliary to Camp 162, intends to make its coming Martha Washington party something very fine. The ladles are now considering a suggestion that it be held at tbe Monongahela House. If it be decided affirmatively the party will be one of the grandest affairs of the season. Tbe society will hold a special meeting on Tuesday evening to further consider tbe matter. Sewickley Society Notes. Miss Sterling has gone East for a visit of a few weeks. MissJosephlne Coleman, of Wllliamsport, Is tbe guest of ber aunt, Mrs. A B. Starr. Miss Grace Ogden left early In tbe week for an extended visit to friends In the East, Mrs. Joseph P. Rankin gives two afternoon progressive euchre parties this week, one Tues day and one Thursday. Mr. J. H. Murdoch, of Cascade, Cob, left dur ing ihe week lor his home, altera short visit here with relatives and friends. Mrs. S. F. Shannon, who has been here for some time visiting relatives and friends, left last Friday for ber home in Denver, Col. Tbe second of the series of cotillons came off very successfully last Thursday evening. Tne next and last, which Is to be a fancy dress german, will not be given until after Lent. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Peaie left yesterday for their new borne In Cleveland, O. Although residents here for a comparatively short time, Mr. and Mrs. Pease have made a host ot warm friends who greatly regret their departure. Miss A C. Snartzweilder gave a very pleas ant progressive tlddledy-winks party last Thurs day afternoon. Miss Bessie Cunningham proved herself the most expert player, and was re warded with a dainty silver bonbonnlere. Miss Elsy Graff received a pretty box filled with chocolates as a consolation. Cards were issued last week for tbe wedding of Miss Fanny Campbell and Mr. James Crossan Chaplin, the ceremony to take place in the First Presbyterian Church, Thursday even ing, February 5, at 5:30 o'clock. Cards were also issued last week by Dr. R J. Murry for be marriage ot bis daughter, LydlaM.,ito Mr. Stanley flail Anderson. The ceremony will take place at the M. E. Cburcb, Tuesday even ing. February 3, at 5 o'clock. A reception will follow at the doctor's residence. Robertson's "School," the next play to be given by the Sewickley Valley Cluh, will not be civen on tbe 30th. as before stated, but on February 10. the cast to be as follows: prf Btaixfoy, Mr. E. S. Carpenter: Beau Farin losh, Mr. A M. Richardson; Jack JPoyntz, Mr. R. 1 Nevln, Jr.; Krux, Mr. V. E. Richardson; D : bmlcliffe. Mr. L. G. McPherson; Mrs. Sut cliffe, Mrs. Burrows; Bella, Miss Anderson; Naomi lighe. Miss Whiting; School Girls, Miss Carpenter, Mis Blair, Miss Swartzweil der. Miss Love, Miss Cooper and Miss Mo Cleery. MISS HABY AMKT.IA THMSE1T. The Funeral of a Most Estimable Young Lady of Allegheny. To-morrow morning, at 9 o'clock, the funeral of Miss Mary Amelia Ibmsen will take place at St, Peter's Pro-Cathedral, Al legheny. Miss Ibmseu was the oldest daughter of Mr. Dominick Ihmsen, the glass manufacturer, and a sister of Thomas O. Ibmsen, of the glass firm of Cunning hams Ss Co., Lim. Miss Ihmsen's deatb, which occurred on Friday at her father's residence, Sheffield street, Allegheny, was so sudden as to be a great shock to her friends. She attended the opera Thursday a week ago, and on the following day was attacked by pneumonia, which was so rapid in its progress that her death occurred just one week later. Miss Ibmsen was exceed ingly bright, and of a very lovable dispo sition, which makes her demise injhe very flower of her youth the greater cause for sorrow. She graduated from the Ursalfne Acad emy in the same class with MissXillisn Snencer.whowas one of her warmest friends. Mother De Sales, Superioress of tbe Order of the Sisters of Mercy, in Pittsburg, is an aunt oi Miss Ibmsen. The floral tributes Irom tbe young lady's friends have been numerous, as tbe was widely known, and uniTersally,beloTed. S;-5 Duquesne Theater ., "Later On' Grand Opera House "TJ. B. Mall" Williams' Academy May Howard Old City Hall Pleree-Blamphln Concert Co Bijou Theater Mr. and Mrs. Kendal Davis Museum Ossified Man, etc World's Museum Bpotted family, eto Harris' Theater Wither Opera Co The above are the theatrical attractions for this week. V The Dnqnesne Theater. Following tbe successful "Midnight Bell," tbe Duquesne annonnces for next week farce comedy of the broadest order. The attraction is H. Grattan Donnelly's humorous skit "Later On," and it will be Illustrated by those two most amnslng comedians, Fred Hallen and Joe Hart, assisted by a number of clever laugbmakers, with Molly Fuller, Annie Lewis, Ada Somers and half a dozen more pretty girls, with sweet voices and nimble feet. . , "Later On" is said to ba a satire on Anglo mania, but It really Isn't a satire on anything. A satire must of necessity follow some line of plot "Later On" doesn't. It is a conglomer ate mass of Incidents heaped one upon an other without any further retard to coherency or legitimacy ot succession than the very lax and elastic laws of laughter demand, bnt "Later On' is very funny. It Is one of the best slap-bang, catch-a-catcb-can mixtures ot froth and nonsense which constitutes the anom alous quantity known as farce comedy. The company Is chosen with due regard to the re quirements of the piece, and includes a num ber of neople well calculated to make tbe flying moments speed in joy ous langhter. John McWade, the well-known baritone, Harry Hilton and Annie Lewis are people who might bave been made for farce comedy. The musical features of "Later On" are of particular excellence; the singing Is said to be particularly good, and tbe interpolated solos, duets and choruses are chosen from the verv latest ope'atio successes. Tbe regular Saturday matinee will be given, and also the popular Wednesday function, at which tbe re duced prices have proven so acceptable in the past. Hoyt's very latest farcical success. "A Trip to Chinatown." follows Hallen & Hart at the Duquesne. The piece has proven very success ful in New York, wbere it bas been running lor several week past, and is said to be more than up to tbe mark of the author's previous boister ous nonsensical-successes. Grand Opera House. The Grand Opera Honse this week will have a novelty of a most amusing nature in the first production in this city of the latest farce comedy success, "The U. S. Mail." George C. Jenks. the well-known Pittsburg journalist, in a spirit of revenge for tbe careless delivery of a letter addressed to him, wrote a short skit on the possibilities of postal mismanagement. This he quickly adopted to the popular demands of a farce comedy, and In "U. S. Mall" are said to be some of tbe most laughable features to be found in this form of entertainment. 'The O. S. Mail" bas made a prodigious suc cess wherever it bas been presented, and as tbe company which will be seen at the Grand Opera House this week is composed of tbe best of comedians and vaudeville artists, a week of light, breezy and most enjoyable en tertainmer t is promised. The nature or this piece is an amiable satire on tbe postal service, and has for one of its leading characters a fourth-class postmaster, John Moneymaker, of Maine. This Is a play which Is said to be replete with roaring comedy, light muslo and lively dances. Gergle Parker, wb takes tbe part of Jack, tbe postmaster's daughter, is one ol the most ver satile of sonbrettes. and is already a favorite here through ber Venus in tbe "Rag Baby." This season Miss Parker Introduces a wild and delicious Spanish dance with Castanet accom paniments. This "caebnea" is not modeled on any or Carmencita's dances, but is said to be original, and to be one of those things that must be seen to be appreciated. Prominent in tbe fun-making is Frank David, the well-known comedian, "Good Old Times," a new drama by Wilson Barrett and Hall Caine, will be produced at the Grand Opera House week of February 2. Tbe dialogue is clean, bright and strong, the situations and climaxes effective, and tbe ac tion. In tbe mam, easy and coherent, Tbe piece shows the hand of the practiced play wright thtonghout. Williams' Academy. This popular bouse will be visited this week by the well-known Howard Big Burlesque Com pany, with tbe versatile and successful May Howard at its bead. It comes loaded down with new sensations and attractions, with red haired maidens, with dream-like virions, with wonderful scenic effects, with race horses and beautiful jockcis, and all that goes to portray their new burlesque, which made a great bit In New York, stylea "The O-Country Fair." Old City Han. At the Old City Hall on Friday evening, Jan nary SO, the Pierce-Blamphln Concert Com pany, Including the Pittsburg tenor, Frank M. Huntef. appears. A notice of this interesting event appears elsewhere in the musical depart ment of The dispatch. BIjoo. Theater. The Bijou will be graced this week by Mr. and Mrs. Kendal, to whom Pituburg audiences need no introduction. They appear in their own company. Tbe repertoire for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Is "The Ironmaster;" for Thursday and Friday, and for Saturday matinee, "A Scrap of Paper;" and Jor Saturday evening. "1 he Queen's Shilling." The finished and justly celebrated reputation which tbe Kendals have won for themselves is character-l-tic of tbe stage at its best, and the patronage which such artists win is as complementary to their audiences as to themselves. "Tbe Hustler" follows tbe Kendals at the Bijou. The silver-throated Harry Lelgbton, who was formerly a soloist at Dr. John Hall's church. inNew York. metMajor "Billy" Keogb. of "Tbe Hustler," and succumbing co bis blandishments, now trills and warhles for a more extended audience than ever before. Davis' Museum. One of the greatest living curiosities of the present day will be exhibited at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum during tbe coming week. It is Jonathan Bass, tbe living ossified man. It is well worth a visit to see this produc tion of nature. Imagine, if yon will, a solid statue of bone; gaze upon it steadily for ten minutes, then think of that statue carrying on a conversation. Bass has been a living dead man for over 30 years, and yet he is alive and claims to enjoy health. Hts existence Is as dear to him as It is to an ordinary mortal who walks about and uses all bis faculties. He reclines on tbe same couch as when be first began to turn into stone over S3 years ago. His memory is not impaired and bis command of language is good, He Is well posted on most any subject. Is happy and cheerful in disposition, and takes a lively interest in politics. His years of confinement, during which be bas become more and more )ie a stone, turning inch by inch into bone, have not detracted from his pleasant .ami cheerful dl'oosltlon He is a native of Niasara county. N. Y. Year by year his tody bas be come more rigid, and since 1856 be has never been able to move a single muscle of bis anat omy. Mankind would be naturally skeptical ot such a prodigy until tbey have seen him. It Is certainly a case Inviting profound stU'.y. This remarkable man willremain at tbe museum but a short time, and, in addition to bim tbat nov elty, the "Live Booster Orchestra," will be re tained one week more only. Tbe 25.000 or more fisople who looked at the Rooster Orchestra ast week will bear testimony tbat each one of ibis delegation of barnyard chleftans from the French capital are genuine roosters. Tbey are attired in full evening dress, each one having an Instrument In front of them and during the overtures a lively chorus of crowing is kept up by this dis tinguished and talented band. One of the rooitara enrfaees In a sone and dance, and for an encore crows "Little Annie Rooney." Per sons who naa an lueaisat roosters nan no ear SKIT ADVKBTIBKIrrK-TTa. Is Absolutely the Best, BECAUSE It does not contain ammonia. "Ammonia is a drug, not a food; an excrement, not a nutriment. The lonof continued use of ammonia impairs digestion by neutral izing the gastric juice." Pacific Medical Journal. BECAUSE It does not contain Alum: "Baking: powder that contains alum is not a fit article of consumption. Parties selling or manufacturing such baking powders will be, liable to arrest for selling an article that is considered dele terious to health. Ohio Official Report, page ij.. BECAUSE Pood keeps moist and fresh: "Food made with Cleveland's Baking Powder keeps moist and fresh, and in this respect it is superior to any powder I know." Mrs. S. T. Rorer, Principal Philadelphia Cooking School. Because It is most economical: '"An even teaspoonful of Cleveland's Baking Powder will do as much or more than a heaping teaspoonful of other powders." Mrs. . T. Rorer, Principal Philadelphia Cooking School. for music will be undeceived by a visit to this famous little band. Alex Wilson, ventriloaulst, the white haired Madagascar family, and other new faces will appear In the balls. In tbe theatorium anumber of artists will apnear, including Fitzgerald fc Kelly, Healey A Saun ders, statuesque clog dancers, and others. Tbe programme will conclude with J. W. McAn drews and his celebrated interpretation ot "Uncle Eph's Dream," assisted by the "Bril liant Quartet" and other members of tbe com pany. World's Museum, At this kaleidoscopic resort wonders and enrious marvels without number are to be seen at every turn. Prominent among this week's attractions is tbe famous spotted or human leopard laniily. Tbey will undoubtedly prove a drawing card. Midway, the world's champion leaper, who offers $50 to anyone who can accomplish any of bis leaps, will show what be can do in bis line. Miss Alice Dakln, the serio-comic queen, tho reappearance of DeRock and Girard, the accomplished lady cornetist, Miss Laura Russell, and other at tractions will be present to tbe pleasure-seeking public Harris' Theater. Harris, Brltton 4 Dean will have the only Wilbur Opera Company here this week The repertoire bas been arranged as follows: Mon day and Tuesday, "Erminle," Wednesday and Thursday. "Olivette?' Friday and Saturday, "Mikado." The oompany this season Is better than last having been considerably Improved by tbe addition of a number of talented people. Miss Susie Kirwln Is In excellent voice aud will appear at each performance. The company is costumed in an elaborate style, anil bas more pretty faces than are generally seen in similar organizations. Stage Whispers. Mobjzska will bave a new piece next season on tbe subject ot "Marie Antoinette." John T. Kelly and Qus Williams In the new comedy, "You and J," will pay Pittsburg a visit in tbe near future. FnAXCis WHS03T in "The Merry Monarch" will soon be here. It is his first visit at the head of bis own company. "Natueai. Gas" opened at tho Ban Fran cisco Bash Street Theater last Monday and made an unmistakable success. "Kajaska." is said to be a much better spectacle than when seen here last season, and is coming this way In a few weeks. Beknhabtjt will sail from France for New York next Saturday. She is to open In "La Tosca" at the Garden Theatre on Februarys. THE dress Georgle Parker wears during her Spanish dance in "TJ. a Mall" Is said to have enriched a noted modiste to the extent of 5230. Bass, the ossified man's, body vibrates like a telegraph wire; he might lease himself as the neucleus to a telephone plant In opposition to the Bell patent. One ot the musical hits In "U. 8. Mall" Is made by a precocious 6-year-old. Harry O'Lynn bv name, with a humorous song entitled "Vn Not Baby McKee." " "Blot Jeaus," which Is making such a decided hit in New York, comes to Pittsburg in tbe spring. It has nearly completed along run to crowded bouses. "MB-BAKNESorNEWYoRK." that popular Individual that people flocked to see last May. thinks of payine a friendly call on us again. Welcome, Mr. Barnes. AKBANOE31ESTS are now in progress look ing td the return of the Kendals to this coun try for the third time next season. If present intentions are carried out, they will mike their appearance next season In New York at the Star Theatre, Henry E. Asbey will next season have charge of the productions at the Metropolitan Opera House. He managed the house during its first season, and was swamped, but after ward paid up every cent of his debt and kept all his contraets to the letter. E. H. Sothebx comes to the Dnqnesne Theater In March. He will present bis latest success by Jerome K. Jerome, entitled 'The Malster of Woodbarrow." The new play has had the recognition of Eastern playgoers, and Mr. Sotberu's engagements everywhere bave been the largest he has ever played. Miss Agnes Pdecelle, one of Pittsburg's talented young artists, will appear February 14 at Odd Fellows' Hall. Southside, In a benefit tendered by ber many friends. She will present The Two Orphans," which she bas given fre ouentlvin different cities, and be supported by her sister, Estelle Purcelle, and an excellent company. Manager Augustcs Prrou has engaged John H. Young afh Homer Emmens to paint tbe elaborate scenery for his new play "The Power of the Press," which he produces at the Star Theater on March 18. All of the local scenes wiU be painted from photographs made by these artists and aro to be of the most real istic description. Lawrence Barrett has placed in rehearsal atthe Broadway Theater a new and original tragedy ot Italian life called "GnldaFerranti," which be intends to produce in the near future. The play has never" before been acted, and the name or the author is something of a mystery, as neither Mr. Barrett nor his manager bave maae known his identity. It is said to .be a powerful love story and fall of exceedingly strong scenes and Incidents. "THE Crystal Slipper's" business at the xtos ton Theater during tbe past fortnight, has been larger by several hundred dollars than tbat which was considered almost phenomenal on AT LATIMER'S. L IRIE-AJD -:- TIHIIES -:- TWITC'IE I The greatest bargains of tho year are to ba had at our popular stores during January." Sach a houseful of money-saving goods. We have saved purchasers thousands of dollars, ENORMOUS CARPET SALE! It surpasses all our previous low prices. "Wo have just purchased, for spot cub, tba entire production of a prominent carpet mill. SPRING CARPET BITTERS Shonld purchase now. We will have carpets made and laid away ready for you when wauted. One lot, 10.064 yards, Tapestrv Brussels, choice patterns at 48c per yard. An other big bargain, 8,782 yards. Tapestry Brussels, 53s per yard. These same goods sold elsewhere at 83 Another bargain lot of 13,851 yaras, borders to match, at 60e, 7oo and 85c No such values anywhere else. p. S. Spring prices will be higher than they have been for yean, owing to the Mo Klnley tariff bill. Tatim.er's Jjff 8cVfoa&Ta St. 45&4S Scuthjbmond. J) a T.T. - lTifS J the occasion of its first presentation in the nouse. J. oo gorgeous extravaganza, nas, ac cording to the Eastern press, fairly eclipsed in every appointment the English importation, "Babes in the Woods." for wbicb so mnch was claimed. "The Slipper" returns to tbe Dn qnesne for another week's engagement follow ing "A Trip to Chinatown." The Soudan," which C. B. Jefferson.Klaw andErlancer send through the country next sea son,brougbt its Boston iheater run to abril- Uant termination. The young Governor-elect of Massachusetts, Russell, occupied a box, and opposite him sat the retiring Governor. Bracket!. Tbe house was packed bv an audi ence rep esenting $2,500 in tbe box office. The Bnstun Herald in an editorial valedictory says: "Tbe whole affair forms an event in tbe history of tbe stage of Boston worthv of special recog nition." The play bad run 20 weeks to receipts aggregating nearly $200,000. NEXT Sunday THE DISPATCH will be gin publication of a series of South Sea Let ters by Robert Louis Stevenson, the novelist. Watch for this great feature. PIANOS O-AJTD- ORGANS m 'MOST BUMBLE AND BELIABLE. THE BEST FOR THE MET. ESTABLISHED 183L 77 FIFTH AVENUE. de28-sn SUPERFLUOUS HI 0X THE FEMALE FACE. On tbe upper lip, chin, cheeks and throat destroyed forever witnout pain, scar, shook trace or Injury oy the ELECTRIC NEEDLE OPERATION Bv Dr. J. VanDyck. 6MPennav. This is a purely scientific ope- I ration and is indorsed bv all Dbvslcans and surgeons of eminence as being the only method in tbe world by which hair can be destroyed forever. 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