12 THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH; SUNDAY. "' FEBRUARY 1.- 1S9L . ! t ft uSm fxvL wmmm V . "IKi, W'J1.'! ?wm THE .BERllTY The KendaU came, they saw, they con quered. They received the universal ad miration and homage of the Pittsburg pub lic And the poor unfortunate who did not witness at least one of their performances is an object of commiseration indeed. Theater parties of every description large, small, masculine, feminine, juvenile and adult abounded at the Bijou each evening. The seal of approval and social recognition -was given Mr. ana Mrs. Kendal in a thoroughly convinc ing manner by the world of wealth and fashion conspicnons at every performance. The social attentions bestowed upon the English artists, however, were confined to the public acknowledgment of their worth and charm. As the emotional roles assumed by Mrs. Kendal required all her strength, pri vate hospitality was necessarily declined. Of. Mr. Kendal, as an individual, I did not hear so very much. Poor man, be was completely over shadowed by his wife, who was "tbused" about In every particular. Her hands, her feet, her face, her hair, her sweetness, her dignity and her crying were all objects ot adulatory com ment, especially the latter. Everyone admitted her superiority in that over evnn a natural case of weep. Gentlemen became'nneasy during the crying period, that In its reality doubtless recalled various family scenes of a trying nature. Ladies watched with uuabated interest each convulsive gasp and strained the ear for the slightest sound, enjoying tbe keen st agnny while so doing, but at tb e same time, as one Utile woman confessed, petting points for future use. Surely. Mrs. Kendal is peerless as a graceful and effective exponent of the art of erring, which gets an impetus in this city from her appearance. t Artistic and Musical. We have been artistic during tbe week (n other lines as well as the theatrical. The Art Society held a reception Tuesday evening, and offered the unusual attraction of a water color exhibit of 63 pictures. Verestchagin still held sway with increasing popularity. The School of Design also came to the front during the week with its annual examination. And a few privileged ones were permitted, with the judges, to view tbe exhibit made by it this year, which, after the invitation reception to morrow evening, will be thrown open to the public We had music enough during the week to give a little spice, also. The Boston Mendels sohn Quintet occupied tbe position of honor, and delighting all those who heard them, either at the Pennsylvania College or at the Old City Hall. It was a week of banquets. The Burns ban quet, on Monday night, at Hotel Schlosscr, was one ot the most elegant and succcstul public atfairs ever given in the city. The Knights, on Thursday evening, at the Monongahela House, feasted, with their ladies, to their hearts' con tent. And on tbe same evening the Press Club banquet, at tbe Hotel Duquesne, and the La dies' Press baunuet, at the Duquesne Club bouse, were soci.il events of importance and magnitude. Regarding the lames' banquet, there is nothing in the city's history of feminine doings to equal it. And the toasts delivered there equaled in brilliancy and sentiment the responses made at the gentlemen's banquer.The ladies maintained the position ot equality with the sterner members of tbe profession. Mrs.CL Wade the President, did ample justice to "Our Brethren," as she would any subject upon which Bbe might speak, and mingled the bitter and tbe sweet iu a charming compound. Miss Cara Reese, with our "Editors in Chief," en dowed tbem and tbeir sanctums with delight ful attributes of justice and fairness. Mrs. V. H. Gutelius, with "Our Sisterhood," expressed views agreeable and progressive. Mrs. Sarah Bieree, ot Cleveland, truthfully ex alted "Women's Press Clubs." Miss Belle Gorton, ot Chicago, paid some clowingcornpliments to "The Fair Guard" that hadso juyonxly entertained the visiting dele gates. Miss. Emily Kellogg, wiih "The White bquaw," entwined many beautiful and practi cal thoughts in easy, graceful language. Mrs. Margaret Peelte,ith"Tbe Press and Women," was thoroughly at home, and linked them to gether iu a highly beneficial manner to both. The Approach of Lent. As Lent approaches gsyety increases in this city and the coming week is lull to overflowing with social affairs, both large and small. But iu Washington, where tbe season was just at its height, the death of Secretary Wlndom has putauendto everything ot a social nature, and society ladies have been busy during tbe past several days canceling appointments and recalling cards, instead of arranging for new pleasures. The President has Issued the customary order for all tbe departments to be draped in mourning for SO days. And it is conjectured that the Chief Magistrate, out of respect to the late Secretary. bo was an intimate personal friend, mil cancel and decline all invitations for tbe remainder of the season. The Secretary and bis family have resided in Washington for so many years he having been a member of the Huuse of Representatives, Senator and in two Cabinets bis death U a severe blow, and all sorts of gayety must neces sarily cease for a time Kathleen Htjsset-Watsojt. DODJGS OF TEE WEEK. Social Events That Made the Evenings of Mid-Winter Pleasant. A large audience gathered in Christ Church, Brownsville, Pa,, on Wednesday evening to witness the marriage ceremony of Miss Ann S. Jacobs and Mr. William L. Lenhart. The ceremony was performed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Whitehead, assisted by tbe Hector, Mr. Ensworih. The bride was preceded to the altar by six ushers and her maid of honor. Miss Leila Jacobs. The Ushers were Mr. Thomas H. Baskerueld, Mr. Lenord Lenhart, Mr. Charles S. Bowman,Mr. J. Howard Snowden and Mr. J. Campbell Roberts with Mr. M. R, Jacobs as best man. After tbe ceremony a reception was tendered the newly married conple at tbe resi dence of her grandmother Mrs. Adam Jacobs. Among tbe guests present were: Mesdamcs Bowman, of Waverly. Is.; McBirney, of Chi cago: Colvin, Rubens and Clarke, of "Pittsburg, and Wickes, of Boideutown, U.J. After the reception tbe. wedding party left on a special tram for Pittsburg. Miss Florence East acted as hostess to the Young People's Society of tbe Methodist Protestant Church in Bellevue on last Monday evening, on tbe occasion of their monthly socia ble. Tbe roomy and convenient parlors of the East mansion were filled by the members of the society and invited guests. Tbe committee in charge. Misses Ella Mcintosh and Lide Means and Mr. Warwick furnish such enjorable pro grammes that tbe sociables are always at tractive. Tbe last was no exception, and a delightful evening was passed. Miss Edith Moylo added to her reputation as a charmiug elocutionist by the manner in which she gave The Leg-nd of tbe Organ Builder." Miss Florence Young won rounds of applause by her Indian club exercise The yonng lady is very graceful and her movements are the very poetry of motion. The cosy little home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goeddel, 5S1S Mignonette street. East End, was well filled with friends on Friday evening last, tbe occasion being tbe birthday of their daughter Car lie, who was taken completely by surprise At 11 o'clock an elegant luncheon was served, after which dancing was indulged in, and all left declaring they had'speut a very pleasant evening. Among those present ere Mr. and Mrs. Winters anu Mr. and Mrs. Tbos. Wil'-on, ot Allegheny; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Goeddel, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gardner, Mrs. Scbusler, Mr. aud Mrs. Oscar Keuhert, and Messrs. White, Louis Goeddel and Lee tbo Misses Goeddel, Kraus, Bebop, Lie, Masters Tom and Elmer Wilson, Fred. Kenuert, Will Goeddel, George and Harry Gardner. A very charming progressive euchre was held at tbe residence of 3Ir. J. B. Decker, Market street, Allegheny; Thursday evening. It was given by Miss Maggie Roney to a num ber of her friends. At 11 o'clock the party partook of a dclicions lunch. The first prize -was won by Miss Nan Carson and the booby nnzewaswon by Steinbunner and Hill, tbe honors being evenly divided. Among those $8aK j. present were: Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Merriman. Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Tnmple Mr. and Mrs. George Geis, Mr. and Mrs. Dud Lenfesty, Mr. and Mrs. John Lenfesty, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Steinbunner, tbe Misses Stephens, Hilliard. Carson. Flara haran, and Jennie and Maggie Roney: the Messrs. Miller, Merriman, Hall, Hill and Flara haran. A surprise party was tendered Miss Vera Smullin, 17 Monterey street, Allegheny, on Thursday evening, January 19. The evening was spent in dancing and the enjoyment of various other amusements. Kidd's Bengalian Orchestra furnished music for tbe occasion. Refreshments were served later in tbe evening. Among those present were tbe following: Tbe Misses Grace Webster. Lida Lvnu. Anna Bar ker, Mazie Hermann, Bertha Pinkerton, Lotta Dunlap, Gretta Bradley, Ida Rtpper, Florence Stol zing; and Messrs. Frank Armstrong, Kincslcy Clarke George Robertson, Wade Elphinstone James Baync Will Miller. Ralph Montgomery, Will Barter and Will Smullin. One of the delightful events of the week was the surprise party given Miss Bertha Hehl at her residence No. 2010 Jane street, on Wednes day evening. The young lady was equal to the occasion, and entertained her guests in a royal manner. Among those present were will Harris. Harry Marsh, Thomas Harris, Wilbur Faux, Willie Wilnelm. Reardon Cotton, Louis Bnchner, Andrew Salzman, and the Misses Maggie Shields, Grace Synar-Etta Beebe, Au gusta Wilhelm. Alice Saurs. Kate Stokes. Jen nie Brown. Leora Alexander, Amelia Sutter. Lottie Alexander, Lottie Lotbein, Bertha D,e vine and Stella Eruy. On Friday evening Master SammieTriplett, ot Carson street, Southside was surprised by a large number ot yonng folks. A very pleasant evening was spent in playing tiddledy winks. Music and dancing were also enjoyments of the evening. Among those present were tbe Misses Emma Batch. Trixle Abbot, Birdie, Lulu and Stella Jay. Birdie and Virginia Men nig. Elsie Duffy, Mary Redpatb, Adalaide Whitehead, Tillie Miller and Edna Triplett; Messrs. Charles and Cecil Abbot, Roddie An derson, Godfry Pastorious, Tommy Ch.sbolm, Carroll Brasey, Issia Whitehead and Eddie Matthew. Last Wednesday evening the Inmates and officials of West Penn Hospital enjoyed a rare treat of song and verse Superintendent Cowan and Matron Clemens decorated ward A for the occasion, and a large number of pa tients, attendants and doctors filled tbe spac ious room. The star of the evening was Miss Edith Harries, who was assisted by Mrs. Cowan, Dr. Boggs and Dr. Todd. Miss Har ries was in her hanpiest mood, and her mellow voice in her declamations and songs touched all present with its inspiration and sympathetic influence Cards are out for tbe second annual reception of tbe First Regiment, XT. A. M., to be held at Grand Central Rink,'Penn avenue next Thurs day evening. The Reception Committee con sists ot John M. Andrews, P. S. ft; Harry R Peck. P. a a; Stephen McKaln, P. S. C; M. F. Cassadv, P. S. C.j F. R. McGrew. S. C; Thomas F. Ashford, Jr.. a V. C; George Rome, 8. Pre: Charles S. CralLS. Pro.; George W. Flowers. B. Sr. C: W. W. Simmons, 8. Jr. C; F. a Neale, 8. W.: J. Rhodes Miller, S. M. G. A. Swoger, B. F.; O. J. Hoover, S. T. Miss Mollie Bennett, of Lawn street. Four teenth ward, entertained a number of her friends on Thursday evening. Games, followed by a delicious lunch, was the programme for the evening. All had a delightful time. Among those present were tbe Misses Mamie Evans, H. Bennett, Bessie Morris, Mary Morris. Emma Griffith, Claudia Thomas, Masie Evans, Sadie Jones and Mollie Bennett; tbe Messrs. Dan Jones. Morris Griffith, Wyndom Black, Willie and Thomas Morris, Albert Evans, Harry Steinburg. Harry Davis, Willie Davis, Ralph and Ollie Purry. The Monday Night Euchre Club met at the residence of Dr. S. H. Bryant, 1712 Sidney street, Southside, and was entertained by Miss Lulu Bryant, a member of tbe club. The bead prizes were won by Mr. William Klmberiand and Miss Nellie McGeary, the booby by Mr. Hern and Miss Emma Gantb. The evening was spent in an enjovable manner, refresh ments, etc, after which the merry party dis persed, tendering there hearty congratulations to the fair hostess. Tbe club next meats at the residence of Miss McGeary, 19U3 Sidney street. A pleasant social was held on Tuesday even ing at the residence of Mr. A. W. Smith, No. 305 Forbes avenue The many friends are in debted to tho affable and pleasant hostess. The feature of tbe social was tbe piano perform ance of Mr. Henry Roney. Among the num ber were Miss Mazie Reed, Miss Florence Ha,pney. Miss Cora Westwater, Misses Roney, Misses Smith. Miss Lula Flocker, Mr. Oliver Reed. Mr. William Brokaw, Mr. Thomas Roney. Mr. Henry Roney, Mr. George Snyder, Mr. C. A. Smith. On Thursday evening last Miss Minnie Brooks, of Bedford avenue entertained a number of her young friends In honor of her Sabbath school class. Music, social games and an elaborate supper wert tbe feature"! of the oc casion. Among the young people present were tbe Misses Mane Freyvogel. Carrie McAleese. Emma Aring, Ella Carlisle Lillie Dunseath and Gertrudo Little, aud Masters James Watson, Samuel Perry, Joseph Nelson, Samuel Brooks, William Keefe and Howard Brown. The Windermere Club, Allegheny, held its weekly meeting on Friday evening, at the resi dence of Miss E.X. Donaldson. No. 27 Brighton place, and spent a very enjoyable evening. Dancing, mnsic and games were tbe order of the evening. Among the many members pres ent were Misses Donaldson, Brown, Johnston. Haffner. Nixon, McClelland. McPherson, Thompson, Fisher, Foster. Brant and Emerson, and Messrs. Patterson, Todd, Reynolds, Hetzel, Caldwell, Dawson, Pratt, Snyder, Benny, The Eiffel Euchre Club celebrated the fifth party of the series at the residence of Miss Alice Small, of Irwin avenue The head prizes were awarded to Miss Alice Small and Mr. Chas. White, after which an elegant supper was served. Among those present were: Miss Sadie Bartholomew, Emma Gels, Lizzie Rule, Alice Small, Mary and Ida Cole and Anna and Belle Dougherty, and Messrs. John Ruswinkle, Wm. Dutton. John Baird, J. H. Barclay, Wm. Beckett, J. Martin.. Chas. .White and Will Morgan. t Tbe Columbus Literary Association, of the Southside, held tbe second of its series of euchre pmieslast Wednesday evenlng.Tbe first prize was won by Miss Beck and Mr. D. F. Hannan, and tbe booby by Miss Keeffer and Mr. Harry Laughrin. An elegant repast was served, and dancing indulged in until an early hour. Tbe Pompadour Trio, composed ot Messrs. Salisbury.Heil and Hartman, furnished the music Twenty couples were present. Tbe Aftou Euchre Club, ot Pittsburg, met at the residence of Mr. and Mr. E. a Means, of 2S0 Wylie avenue on last Tuesday evening, and were very charmingly entertained by the host and hostess. Tbe bead prize for ladies, a hand some painted plaque on easel, was won by Miss Pickering. A very pretty china mustache cup and saucer on easel was won by Mr. EJ ward Reicmeyer. Supper was served at 11 o'clock, arter which dancing was indulged in tor several hours. The fifth annual reception cf the Societa Fraterna Italians will be held at New Turner Hall, Forbes street, next Thursday evening. The society is composed of well-known and popular Pittsburgers. ana tbeir annual recep tions have alway s been brilliant affairs. This is to be no exception. Tbe Original Royal Or chestra Is to be in attendance, and dancing will be one of the chief pleasures of the evening. Miss Lillian and Helen Reddick, of Lacock street, Allegheny, gave a select musical and bop at tbeir home on Tuesday evening in bonor of their annt. Miss Ella Hart, from St. Louis, Mo. Miss Hart appeared In a robe of cream silk and black velvet Tbe Misses Reddick wore costumes of pink crepe and silk lace A programme of popular and classical selections of music aud elocution was rendered. Tbe Misses Lange, of 63 Washington street, Allegheny, entertained tbe Duquesne Euchre Club last Tuesday evening. The first prizes were wou by Miss Mary Scbwer and Mr. John McKenna, while the booby prizes were carried away by Miss Annt Schwer and Mr. Harry Brmey. After tbe game the guests all enjoyed an excellent luncheon. A cake social, with musical and literary en tertainment, will be given by Chapman Circle Ladies of tbe G. A. R. Thursday evening, Feb ruary 5. at the Fourth ward school hall, Allegheny. Among those taking part are Miss Lulu A. Butler. Miss Edith Atkinson, Miss Leon Long, Mr. J. V. Lewis and many others. A parly was given at the residence of Miss Irene Daly, 878 Main street, on Tuesday even ing. Among those present were the Misses A. Bailey, K. Wright, G. Coll, J. and B. Daly, and Messrs. H. McPike. C. and a Coll, C. McAdams, W. Murphy. The feature) of the evening were dancing and card play ing. "" A society event of the coming week will be the Smithfield Club's third annual reception, at the Monongahela House, Friday evening. The affair is expeced to ontdoall former events given by the club. Tbo coinmitteo in charge have spared no time to make this affair a grand social success. A throng of young folks and friends, chaper oned by Mrs. France, surprised Mrs. Charles Hartman. of Preble avenue, Allegheny, on Friday night. Her beautiful home was brilliantly lighted. Some of tbe ladies present wore some magnificent robes. An elegant supper was served at a late hour, after which there was dancing and recitations. One of the prettiest musicals given in Wil klnsburg this winter was that held at tbe resi dence of Mr. a G. Falrley, on Hay street, Tuesday evening. The handsome parlors were tastefully decorated with flowers and growing plants. With the large assemblage of guests, all of whom were attired in evening dress, the whole was strongly suggestive of a scene in fairy land. The programme which was a very interesting one opened with a pianoforte solo by J. G. Heckman, of Allegheny. Following this was a recitation one of Wbltcomb Riley's humorous sketchrs by Mr. Frank Miller. Next came a tocal solo, "Ave Maria," superbly rendered by Miss Minnie Denkey. Mr. Bird and daughter. Miss Tillie, then plaved a catchy duet on banjo and piano. Mr. Bird followed with a ballad, "The Little Hearts," after which Mrs. Dr. Simpson read the potion sceue from "Romeo and Juliet" in a verv effective manner. A piano selection by Mls Florence Winn and a vocal solo. "Open the Lattice." by Miss Lil lian Knecht, were both deservedly applauded. Tbe curse scene from "Leah, tbe Forsaken," was dramatically presented by Miss J. Scrib. ner, and the long and varied programme came to a close with a pianoforto solo by Mrs. J. C. Heckman. Tbe occasion throughout was very enjoyable, and it Is the intention of some of WilklnBbnrg's young folk to have it repeated at an early date if possible A lunch box social was given iu Wilkinsburg last Thursday under tho auspices of tho Ladies' Aid Society of the Trinity Reformed Chorch. There was a great deal of fun over the distri bution of the lunch boxes, and a neat sum was turned into the treasury of tbe society. Leland T. Powers is to give a characteristic entertainment at Academy Hall, Wilkinsburg, Thursday next. He will represent various characters from Dickens' works, inclnding "Uriah Heep." "Micawber." "Captain Cuttle etc This will be the fifth entertainment of the Y. M. 0. A. course Mr. W. C. Bracey, of tbe Southside. has cause to remember long his 68th birthday, last Wednesday. His friends gathered at the Xantha Club rooms en masse in the early even ing, and when all was ready Mr. Bracey was sent for. To say that be was surprised and that be received a royal welcome would hardly de scribe the scone Miss Ida Horner, a little miss of 13 years, cel ebrated her birthday anniversary last Wednes day evening at her parents' home on Locust street. Music games, and dancing were en joyed by the tiny ones, ana tbe petite hostess was deluged with presents from her young friends. The Heliotrope Club held a meeting at the home of Miss Mamie Lee, Swissvale, January 21 The evening was pleasantly spent in the election of officers and discussion of plans for tho future of tbe club. Mrs. Calollne Dieterlewas delightfully sur prised at her residence, S023 Carson street, Southside. on Thursday evening, by her many friends. The evening was spent in dancing, and an elaborate lunch crowned the gayety at a late hour. Thomas A. Beechey, Charles Melser and David E. Beechey entertained 150 of their friends with a masquerade party at Enterprise Parlors, Allegheny, Friday evening, January 30. Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Annin Huncleman and Mr. Michael Ryan on Febru ary 6. Miss Mary Watson will act as brides maid and Mr. W. E. Lang as best man. Tbe regular meeting of the Independent Literary Society was held at the resideuce of Miss Ida Shaw, on the New Brighton road. Eleventh ward, during the week. The Batcbelor Club, of. tho Sonthslde. gave a very enjoyable party to their lady friends at the Palace parlors on last Tuesday evening. A very pleasant masquerade party was given at the dancing school ot Miss Kirk, 327 Beaver avenue, Frida- evening, January SO. Miss Lydla Golden, of Calvin street, enter tained a number of her friends last Thursday evening in a very pleasant manner. A very pleasant party was given last week at tbe new home of Phillpp Peif er, on Spring Garden avenue. A third son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wales on Monday evening, Janu ary 23. Society Small Talk. G. E. Edwards has returned home to New York after a week's visit to J. M. Magulre, ot Third street. Miss Mollie Scobey. of Federal street, Alle gheny, has gone to Leetonla, Ohio, her former home tor a few days. Mrs. M. Aron, of MeKinnoy, Ter., Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Fencbtwanger, 162 Locust Btreet, Allegheny. Miss Porter, of Stockton avenue. Allegheny, has returned to her home after a very delight ful visit of five weeks' duration in Washington. D. C. Colonel Bennett H. Young, of Louisville Ky., while in tbe city, spent most of his time with Mr. and Mrs. B. L. H. Dabbs, who are warm personal friends of long standing. Miss AUIe McElree, the charming elocution ist who tauzht in tbe Wllkinsbnrg Academy, and delighted many an East End audience with her recitations, has moved to Butler, Pa, her future home Mrs. Dr. J. N. Boggs and Miss Lily Wlcker sbam left Wednesday evening for an extended trip to tbe South. They will spend some time with Mrs. W. K. Cavanaugh (nee Miss Edna Boggs) in Memphis. Sewlckley Society Notes, Miss Irene McVey Is In Philadelphia, the guest of Mrs. Victor Strobeh Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Nevin have rented tbe bouse recently occnpied by Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Pease Tbe only social affairs for this week are the two weddings the Anderson-Murry one on Tuesday at 5 o'clock in tbe Methodist Episco pal Church, and the Chaplin-Campbell one Thnrsday evening at 6:30 o'clock In the First Presbyterian Church. James Wbltcomb Riley Is to be at tbe Meth odist Church to-morrow evening. Mr. Riley will be assisted by Mrs. Birdie Lucas Tener, MissMarvT. Glenn, Mr. William Adair, Mr. William Whltescll and Mr. A. F. Nevin. who have arranged a choice musical programme for the occasion. Tickets can be procured at Ward's drugstore, or from any member of the committee ot tbs "Sewickley Valley Lecture Course." Mrs. Joseph P. RanKln gave two delightful progressive euchre parties last week one Tuesday afternoon the other Thursday. The ladies fortunate iu carrying rftf tbe prizes on Tuesday atternoon were Miss Dickson for the grt-atest number of points, Mis McVey con solation and Miss Nevin for lone hands. On Thursday Mrs. Burrows won the first, Mrs. Gratton the consolation and Mrs. McKown the lone hand. AUTISTIC EFFECTS IN Fine Flowers And plant decorations. Novelties for luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose bunclies to carry and corsage bouquets a specialty. N". Patterson, 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity. What a Dealer Says of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mr. G. L. Faurote, proprietor of the West Side Grocery at Kiles, Michigan, states that while engaged in business in Indiana he handled a lull line of Chamberlain's med icines, aud that his sales on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy were very large. The rem edy, he said, gave first-class satisfaction to his patrons, also that be always used it ex clusively in his own family whenever re quired and with the most gratifying results. Let anyone troubled with a severe cough or cold pive it an honest trial and they will soou become convinced of its excellence. It possesses qualities peculiar to itself which make it far superior to any other for acute throat and lung diseases, such as coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, wsu 81,000 T-ABXOB GRAND FOR 84B0. Upright Piano, S200. Square Piano, 8150. A full size parlor grand piano of excellent tone and handsomely carved case, cost new $1,000, for 5450. This is an exceptional bargain in a grand piano. Also a fine 74 octave upright piano at 5200; worth 350; and a handsome square piano, in perfect order, only 150. Call at once on J. M. Hoffmann & Co., 537 Smithfield street. Stylish Suitings, Overcoat and tronser material, of the best quality at Anderson's, 700 Smithfield street. Catting and fitting the very best, so. jr III BIJou Theater "The Hustler" Grand Opera House "Good Old Times" Duquesne Theater "A Trip to Chinatown" Williams' Academy "Night1 wis" World's Museum Curiosities, etc Davis' Wnseum Curiosities, etc Harris' Theater Wilbur Opera Co The above are the theatrical attractions for this week. V Pittsburg is strongly tempted to demand that "Our Madge" shall be considered be longing as much to Western Pennsylvania as to London. We thank London for putting our sentiments into two words that express them so well. Mr. and Airs. Kendal on the show-bills, if you please, but "Our Madge" in our hearts and in family converse. We cannot give the gracelul, sweet woman who held us enthralled last week, the cold title thit may be borne by anyone from our washwoman to the President's wife. We need something distinctive, and we find it In the caressing appellation, "Our Madge" V The reason "Later On" Is such a hit is, I optne,because Mr.Hart Is a tborough musician, because Mr. Hallen is a handsome fellow, who wears good clothes easily, becanse the cos tumes are new and brilliant, and because tbe entertainment goes with a snip that proclaims clever management. George O. Jenks' "II. S. Mall" gave enjoy ment to a good many people last week, but to none more than tbe printers and postoffica, employes that attended in large numbers at every performance They enjoyed tbe keen satire on their respective occupations as men only can when they thoroughly understand the subject satirized. The "U. a Mail" is regarded by tbe theatrical profession as one of the marked hits of the season. The Wilbur Opera Company is to stay at Harris Another week. This Is one of the few entertainments that can play two consecutive weeks In Pittsburg. . Byron W. King's Shakespeare class Is to give a dramatic entertainment at the Bijou Theater on Friday afternoon next. The play will be "Macbeth," and Lady Macbeth will be repre sented by a different actress in each act, as fol lows: First act. Miss Mary R. Kennedy: second act. Miss Alico McCullougb; third act. Miss Tneodora Marshall; fifth act, Miss Marcella Brownlee. Eagar Langner will do Macbeth. BIJou Theater. The manager of "Tho Hustler" has this to say about bis artraction: "A veritable mine of fun is In store for the patrons of the Bijou Theater this week, for Mr. Lew Rosen's famous farcical play. "The Hust ler," will bo unfolded for tbe diversion of local theatergoers. The coming of this attraction has been anticipated by votaries of mirth, music and song, with a degree of interest at once enthusiastic and unprecedented", and when tbe curtain rises at the Bijou to-morrow night tbe company should face an audience that will undoubtedly crowd tbat popular playhouse to its fullest capacity. "No stress is laid upon the literary worth of Tbe Hustler,' and while it is almost Dlotless and faulty from a critical standpoint, yet it possesses a well-told story, unique situations, amusing incidents and an abundance of g.' Tbe management's feature de resistance, how ever, is tbe surpassingly splendid corps of comedians, dancers, singers and specialists tbat present tbe work, and tbeir conspicuous ability amply atones for any imperfections in tbe comedy itself. " The Hustler' tells tho story of the trials and loves of Anna Danta, the proprietress of the Cambridge flats. New York. Among her roomers are 'Con JtleFadden, 'the hustler,' a gentleman who is in a chronic state of bank ruptcy, but who is constantly evolving schemes for making millions. Anixer Jiusch, a festive German, is another denizen of the Danta establishment, and is a freqnent victim of SlcFadtten't financial exploits. The chief Interest centers in the efforts of MeFaddenari'X Buseh to wm the hand of the fair Miss Danta. McFadden is enamored of the landlady for mercenary reasons, while Susch presses his suit for tl.o sole purpose of defeating the volatile McFadden. The tierce rivalry of these gentry re-ult in some extremely langhable scenes. John Kernel!, as McFaddrn, is said to have made the hit of hislife; Dan Mason plays tbe Ger man part most hnmorou'-lv: Qua Mills enacts tbe roleof .4nna Danta so cleverly that his auditors mistake him for a woman; Mollie Thompson, one of the leading comediennes of the day. Is seen as Pussy Winks, McFadden't quiet neice; John S. Marr presents a hapoy caricature of the typical En?Uh swell, Lee Harrison, as an irrepressible office boy. tickles therisibles ot the audience to an alarming extent, and Misses Georgie Lincoln, Victoria Walters and Lillie West, bob up serenely and sweetly throughout the piece. Among :he special features are the singlne of Harry Leighton and the Boton male quartet. A contingent of London skirt dancers win applause for their skill ana beauty. "Mile. Staccione, who is accounted one of tbe greatest of danseuses, appears in the Car mencita Spanish dance, and in dazzling pre miere evolutions Toe-dancine, as performed by tbe sylph-like Staccione, is said to be a re velation to American audiences. "All in all. Tbe Hustler is well deserving of the goodly quantity of dncats that it will surely extract from' the public t'sis week." Grand Opera House Commencing to-morrow night at the Grand Opera House, the Wilson Barrett and Hall Caine's great London and New York success, "Good Old Times," with all its original scenery and mechanical effects and strong cast of characters will be given. Speaking of this great plav, tbe Boston Gtooesays: Tbe play is founded on a story of domestic love, unhappiness. despair and rewarding joy, the plot being worked out with a wealth of stirring incident. The scene of the play which is in tour acts, is laid partly in Cumberland, England, and partly in Van Dieman'sLand. The story opens on a Christmas eve. in the midst of a snowstorm. Iu the opening scene John Langley, Sheriff of Cumberland, and recently married, I- surrounded by several of his workmen, including one .4mo .Baiton. Some time previously a murder had been com mitted in Yorkshire, C osby Granger having killed an old clergyman, whose daughter had scorned him. The murderer, with his wife Lucv Dretv, has disappeared, and so has Mary Harding, the murdered man's daughter. The common uelipf is that the three have fled to gether, whereas Mary Harding has gone by herself, under a false name, into Cumberland hopmz to live down her sorrow. She meets Shei iff Langley, and after a short courtship becomes bis wite, without telling him her true name. On tbe Christmas eve on which the story opens, police officers arrive in Cumber land and seenre warrants for the arrest of "Crosby Granger and bis sweetheart Mam Harding." In the second act the scene is changed to the convict settlement at Tasmania, where G) anger who has partly recovered from bis wound is serving out bis term for the murder of William Harding, Amos Drew, his accomplice; and Langley for shooting G anger. Langley is informed by the superintendent that if he is not reported for bad conduct within 24 hours he will be removed to the farm of a Jfr Mor gan, in whose employ are several convicis whose good behavior entitle them to freedom on tbe island, Mrs. Mo gan is really the wife of Langley. Dnquesne Theater. Hoyt's "A Trip to Chinatown" is the attrac tion tbat is to open at the Duquesne Theater to-morrow night. The title, "A Trip to China town," is misleading. There Is no trip and Chinatown doesn't enter into the piece at all, save In the discussion of the characters. The actors talk "about going to Chinatown as a Western man talks of going to Paris, bufthey don't get there. Tbe general lines of the piece are modeled on those of Hoyt's earlier farces. The plot, what there is of it, revolves about a central character, who on this occasion bap pens to be a ;hTpochondrlao appropriately earned Wetland Strong. Hoyt loves a crank. and bis latest creation is an ideal. Act one of tbe play reveals tbe plot of a gilded youth and several girls to go slnmmlng through the Chinese quarter of San Francisco. Tbe pi t Is a "blind" to cover their real intention to go to a masquerade ball. Upon this hypothesis and the contretemps growing out of it binees tbe thread of plot upon which are strur.g any number of funny situations and bright specialti-s. The company contains some names which are a guarantee of the amusing nature of tbe work at least. Harry Conor is the Wetland Urong; George A. Beane, Jr.. is the Ben Gay. a wealthy bachelor of San Francisco: Harry Gilfoyl. the Noah Heap, a waiter; Frank E. Morse, the Hoffman Frice, manager of the Cliff House; John C. Leach, tbe Fowle Kerr, a camp fol lower of journalism, and Anna Boyd, tbe Mrs. Guyer. a prauky Chicago widow. There are besides in the cast a number of clever people with voices, and the regulation farce comedy bevy of pretty girls. Uarry Williams' Academy. The.next week's attraction at Harry Will iams' Academy will be tbe famous Night Owls, an organization to which tbe managers give the suggostive name 'The Beauty Show." The specialtists in the company comprise Paul ine Markbam, tbe acknowledged queen among burlesque stars; the two Nlbbes, funny dialect comedians; Sam Bernard, German dialect comedian, vocalist and dance-: Fos'er and Lewis, in new and original character sketches; Lillian Granger. lyric star, and Dellhauer, tbe frog man. Besides these there will be a care lully selected chorus of 20 pretty girls who can sing. The entertainment closes with a new burlesque, "The Temptation of Fau3t," Intro ducing the handsomest women on the Ameri can stage, and replete with catcby music from tbe latest popnlar operas, sung by real artiste Tbe burlesque Is to be produced with great splendor as regards wardrobe, scenery and ef fects, and it is said to be one of the most bril liant spectacles now before the public Tbe Night Owl3 are now making tbeir fifth annual tour. World's Museum. At the World's Museum this week tbe man agement advertise the farewell tour ot "America's beautiful daughter. Miss Annie Bell, who one year ago created sneb a sensa tion in England by her remarkable beauty and symmetry of form. She is 21 years of age, her height is over six feet, her weight Is over 400 pounds. Her graceful form is In keeping with her weight and size. A most beautiful yonng lady whoso handsome form and graceful manner captivated one of England's noblemen, whom she is on her way to marry and retire to domestic happiness. Mls Bell's beautiful and costly wardrobe Is a treat for tbe ladles to see." Then there are the pyramid equilibrist, C. H. Sweeney, and a famous spotted family. In the theater there will be Akimoto's troupe of Jap anese acrobats, who are said to be really won derful. This will be tbeir first appearance in Allegheny, they having arrived from Japan on the 9th of last July. The entertainment promises to be oven better than usual. Harry Davis' Museum. Jonathan Bass, the ossified man, will appear one week more only at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum. Bass is a solid bone, without bend or break, bard and flexible from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He cannot move, be weigbs but 70 pounds, be cannot see, but he can talk and eat aud smoke and drink, and seems to be extremely bappy in his dispo sition. Nearly 33.000 people have visited him in tbe past six days. Of this number fully 250 have been physicians, and many of tbem lead ing surgeons of Pittsburg and Allegheny. After tbe present week he goes to New York city, where he remains for a abort time on ex hibition, and announces that bis public career will then close, so this will probably bo the last opportunity to see him. Another feature will be tbe appearance of Young Samson, who is termed the strongest man in the world. Tbe stace attractions will be Lew and Delia Walters, the musical mar vels; the white-haired family from the Isle of Madagascar. In the theatorlum, Mackin and Curdy, black race comedians; the well-known lyric artist. Miss Emma Bell; Morrello. the pantomimic clown, and his troupo ot trained spaniels; James Nery, Ed. E. Evans; the so ciety sketch artists, Maginley and Martin, and the refined Irish comedians, Fitsgerald ana Kelly, and others. Harris' Theater. Lovers of comic opera will hail with delight tbe annonncement that Harris, Britton & Dean will have tho Wilbur Opera Company here another week. The organization is composed of clever comedians, sweet singers and a har monious and elegantly costumed chorus, con taining many handsome young faces. They played to a big business last week, and those desiring good seau should secure tbem in ad vance. Tbe repertoire for tbe coming week is as follows: Monday, "Grand Duchess:" Tues day. "Nauon;" Wedneday. "Billfe Taylor;" Thursday, "Bohemian Girl;" Friday, "Chimes of Normandy;" Saturday matinee, "Mikado;" Saturday night, "Mascotte." Stage Whispers. Mabouebitb Fish (Baby Benson) Is in London. JuLiAX Jordan has been made tho musi cal director of "Yon Youson." Ibjia Marie, sister of Faola Marie, and as great an artist, died in Paris last week. Ik tbe spring time Richard Mansfield and his latest manager, Mr. Hartz, part company. Jakes O'Neii. in "The Dead Heart" follows "Good Old Times" at tho Grand Opera House Maeie Tempest has scorea heavily in "Dorothy," which Is now pleasing Boston au diences. Mns. LANGTBT has stopped all preparations for "Hero and Leander," aud will do one of Ibsen's plays instead. Jons Keishei.Ii is to star next season In an Irish play, under tho management of Davis and Keogh. De Wolf Hopfeb played 'The Lady or the Tiger" at a matinee in St. Paul last week. It proved as much of a failure there as it did at Wallack'8 Theater. Staccione, tbe premiere danseusa with The Hustler," is but 18 years old. The Spanish dance has proven one of the sensa tions ot the season. As entertainment will be given by tbe Old Plantation Jubilee Singers next Saturday night for tbe benefit of tbo families of the dead miners at Mammoth. Aftee her long Illness Miss Julia Marlowe bas completely recovered ana will resume her professional duties about the 1st of March un der the management of Fred Blinson. Harry B. Smith and Reginald de Koven's "Robin Hood" or "Maid Marian," whichever It will be called, is to bo produced at the Prince of Wales Theater, London, February 5. Colonel Alveiend's new play, 'The Louisianan," will have a production In New York next month. E. J. Henley and May Hampton will have the principal parts. Sadie Maetinot received over a cartload of flowers during tbe engagement of "Dr. Bill" in Boston. The Harvard boys, with whom she was always a prime favorite, turned out eu masse to welcome her. Mb. Crables H. Hoyt and his business partner, Mr. Charles W. Thomas, will be In 'Pittsburg, accompanied bv Mr. Frank McKeo. their general manager, during the early part of tho 'Trip to Chinatown's" engagement at tho Duqnesuo. The new and novel Are fly effect which is produced in "Good Old Times" at the Grand Opera Honse next week, is said to be a'won derful piece of mechanical skill. Fire flys are seen during tbe action of tbe play flitting from bush to bush. Mollie Thompson, one of tbe comediennes with "The Hustler," is a very talented and versatile little lady. She Is a daughter of tbe veteran John Thompson, of "On Hand" fame and received her stage training in herfathers cirapany. Miss Thumpsou bas a bright future The "Crystal Slipper." that most gorgeous' of extravaganzas, which made such a hit at the Duquesne a month ago, returns next week, fol lowing "Chinatown," for a week's engagement. Eddie Foy has some new topical material especially for this engagement, which is made possible only by Mr. Henderson's "buying oft" tbe attraction booked for tbe time. Tbe "Slipper" Company contains 100 people and will arrive by special train. The receipts of the phenomenal engagement at the Boston Theater last week were fittingly climaxed by Saturday's business $4J00 in two performaces despite a pouring rain. ON Monday, Febraary 9, 'The Merry Mon arch" will be presented in tbe Bijou Theater. It is not often that a theatrical production of any description is favored with such positive and universal evidences of success as bas been bestowed unnn Francis Wilson and company's performance or tne operetta, "The Merry Mnn arch." it was first seen at the Broadway Theater. New York, on August 18. Its recep tion was marked by more enthusiasm than bad been seen Iu a New York theater in a very long while, and the next day tne news or tne success was emphas ized in the daily papers by the most lavish nraise from tho critics for the star, the music. the libretto, tbo company and tbe manner of production, it was one or U:te rare hits peculiar to Ne York City alono. in which the tile of success spreads over Broadway, through tho hotels and into the theater lobbies and ci ubs with the rapidity of tbe telegraph. Be. fore tbe curtain fell on the last act all tbe pub lic resorts were ringing with tbe uralses of "Wilson's greatest achievement" in bis re markable prosperous career. An instance of a soldier's devotion to a comrade was vividly brought back to the memories of those who were mostly con cerned, last Monday night. Among the dead and dying on Fredericks burg's bloody field on December 13, 1862, lay a soldier of Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-third Pennsylvania Regiment. The terrible repulse of the Union troops was accomplished, and they recrossed the Bap pahanuock, torn and shattered. It was about 3 or 4 o'clock. This soldier of Com pany B was terribly wounded in the lee and could not move. There he lay. fully conscious, through the long, weary hours. The sun went down on tho ghastly sceue, and the soldier's hopes fled fast. He was bleeding to death. Would help ever come to him? He had become weary of watching the dark figures moving among the dead and wounded for a familiar face. It was nearly midnight. The soldier had resigned hlmcelf to die. Suddenly a familiar form appeared in tbe darkness. Tbe wonnded man hardly dared trnst his eyes. "Is that you. SariiT" he breathlessly asked. "Thank God. Dave. I have found yon" was tbe response, and tbe rescuer carried his friend from tbe field into tbe friendly lines and to medical aid. The story was told by Comrade John W. Mnreland, of Post 151, at the open meeting of Post 545 last Monday evening. Tbo wounded soldier was Comrade David Morrison, of Post 123. and hit rescuer. Comrade Samuel Warden, of Post 545. Both belonged to the same regi. ment and company. As Comrade Moreland finished he handed to Comrade Warden a beautifully engraved gold Past Commander's badge, the gift of Comrade Morrison and the members of Post 645. Both the comrades were mnch affected as tbe story was told. The open meeting was an enjoyable one. There were recitations, songs and speeches. Comrade Charles W. Gerwicr. of Post 128. ad dressed tbe ladies in bis finest manner. Com. rade John Reid. of Post 545. made an excellent speech. Tbe ladies' auxiliary bad prepared a delicious oyster sapper, which all enjoyed after the entertainment. The Soldiers' Home Commission. Comrade Charles C. Shirk, ot Post 67, Erie, was last Monday appointed a member of tbe Soldiers' Home Commission by Department Commander Denniston. Strong pressure was brought to bear on tbe Department Commander by the soldiers ana citizens of Erie, who have made repeated efforts to have a resident mem ber of tbe commission. Considering tbe great work of the Grand Army and citizens of Erie through whose efforts mainly the Home there was instituted. Commander Dennis ton could not refuse the request, and Comrade Shirk, who was uuanimonsly indorsed by soldiers and citizens, was ap pointed. There was great rejoicing in Erie when the appointment was announced last week. The Erie papers strongly indorse the appointment. Tbe Department Commander bad serious difficulty in finding a place for the Erie mem ber as all tbe members of tbe commission were highly satisfactory. Tbe member whose terra bad expired and who leaves the commission, does so for no other reason than that the Erie people were plainly entitled to a member on the commission, and a place had to be made. Tbe commission will organize in Erie some time this month. Captain Cooper's Bravery. Captain James H. Cooper, who was last week appointed by Governor Pattison to the position of Keeper of tbe Arsenal of Harrlsburg, made vacant by the death ot Captain Maloney. was a brave soldier. At tbe outbreak of the war he enlisted as a private In what afterward became Battory B, First Artillery, Pennsylvania Re serves. He was successively First Sergeant, Second Lieutenant and Captain, attaining the last rank August 2, 186L Few other organizations bad a reputation equal with "Cooper's Battery," the outgrowth ot Captain Cooper's ackn- vledged efficiency and gallantry. On the left at Fredericksburg. December 13, 1862. after tbe attempt by General Meade, with the Reserves, to break through General Lee's line failed, for lack of promised support, and the well directed fire of Battery B alone prevented tbe enemy from forcing tbe Union line General Reynolds, riding up to Captain Cooper, said: "You are the bravest man in the Army of tbe Potomac" Captain Cooper lived at New Castle. Post lSl's Memorial Service. The deaths of departed comrades of Post 151 were commemorated In tbe Eighteenth Street M, P. Churcb, Southside, last Sunday. Tho services were elaborate ana were perhaps the most imposing ever held on tbe Southside. Women's Relief Corps No. 1 bad draped the pulpit and empty chairs beautifully. Pou4L 128, 165, 157 and 235 were each present in a body, and representatives of other posts attended. Tne speeches aud muslo were of an excellent order. Commander John S. Lambie of Post 8, de livered tbe address of the day. Tbe comrades thought they had never heard a finer one De partment Commander Denniston mauo one of bis characteristic addresses, from which tbe comrades took much encouragement. Post 151 Is thankful to the posts tbat attended aud to all wbo assisted. The Department Encampment, Three weeks from next Tuesday is tbe date of tbe Department encampment. The arrange ments are well in band. A committee is at work in Altoona preparing for tbe delegates. The department officials are in communication with this committee and everything is reported in excellent shape. The encampment will be a specially interesting one. All indications point to a red-hot contest for tbe Department Com mandersbip. Four candidates are In tbe field. Comrades Geo. G. Buyer, of Harnsburg; Will lam D. Stauffer. of Lancaster: John P. Taylor, or Mifflin county, and Samuel M. Trinkle, of Philadelphia. Matters relating to tbe encampment will be considered by tbe Allegheny county delegates next Saturday at the meeting in Municipal Hall. A full attendance Is urged. Along the Line. Attention. Altoona delegatesl Don't for get tbe meeting at Municipal Hall next Satur. day evening. As a novelty in tbe musical line tbe "Sun flower concert" of Post 128 will take tbe cake Go and see It, boys. Comrade alexanceb G eat. of Post 88 wbo has been sick for some time at his borne m Allegheny. Is very low. Post 3 has received its section of;the cyclo rama of Gettysburg. Tho exact disposition of it bas no: yet been decided upon. Tee Grand Army Band will clve a vocal and instrumental concert on Thursday, February 28. Some well known vocalists will sing. Post 4 is distinguished for a number of fine singers, among whom are Comrades Anderson, Peters, Onrsler, Rev.Mr.Oliver and Commander Miller, ON tbe evening of Monday. February B, Comrade Judge Slagle will deliver an address at the meeting of Post 3. AH comrades are cordially invited to be present. A large number of comrades attended tbe religious meeting at Carnegie Hall last Sun. day In response to tbe invitation of D. W. Whittle, the evangelist comrade Tbe ball was crowded. Presidents of Circles Not. 6, 7, 11, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 33, 42 aud 60, Ladles of tbe G. A..R.. are requested to meet at the Department Presi dent's residence, 21 Knoll street, Allegheny, next Tuesday at 2 o'clock p. M. Post 157 on Thursday nlgbt decided to hold Its annual memorial services for dead com rades as usual on ine ounaay nearest to tbe date of tbe organization of the post, March 29. Place, Turner Hall, Forbes street. TnE wives of members of Encampment No. 1, U. V. L.. organized themselves into an auxili ary Thursday evening.' Ofiicor were elected and a name decided upon. Notice will be given of the next meeting hereafter. The benefit f or the'Soldier's Widows Home to be given at tbe Standard Theater next Fri day by Maiion promises to be : day by Mallon's Lyceum School of Acting, a Dig success, it will be under the ausoices of General Alex. Hay's Circle No. KLadfooftbeG.A.R. . ,. On Ifcsv Tuesday evening Mrr. Carrie V. Sherrlff, Department President of the Ladles of the G. A- R.. assisted by Emma K. Snead also of Pittsbnrg,installedthe officers of anew circii In Philadelnbla. Mrs. Kate Jones Is FrHent of the new circle. Comrade Ocksleb, of Post 4, Latrobe, Is one of tne boys who knows bow to entertain his old comrades when tbey visit him. This was evidenced bv tbe spread be gave bis guests from Pittshnrg on Friday night. Those who partook or his bounty are loud in their prai se f his hospitality and the fraternal kindness of his noble vife and charming dangh ter. Til E address of M. H. McLaughlin, of Com pany B, Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers, is wanted by Dr. H. K. Beatty, No. 73 Fre mont street. Allegheny, wbo has been 'ap fiolnted special examiner In this case. Accord ngtotbe information from the Pension De partment, McLaughlin is confined to his bed with rheumatism, and lives in the Third ward, Pittsburg. The arrangements for Post ES's presentation of tbe "Fall of Atlanta" are progressing nicely. Rehearsals will commence very soon. Tne cast of characters Is almostcombleted. With a tew exceptions it will be the same as last year. Miss Lillian Borkbardt. Mrs. Carrie V. Sber nff. Comrades Charles F. Sherriff and D. A. Jones will sustain leading roles. Tbe play will be given one week, commencing Monday, April 13, in the Grand Opera House Instances illustrating tbe boundless charity of the Grand Army are of frequent-occurrence. Cbarles Matthews, an old soldier whoso rela tives reside here, died at tbe Dayton Soldiers' Home His mother and sister were too poor to have the remains brought here. Tbey ap- Eealed to the Grand Army of Allegheny, which ad tbe body brought hern and buried with a soldier's bonor" last Monday. Tbedead soldier was not a member of the G. A. R. This is one instance ot many. Post 206 will have a house-warming next Friday night at tbeir fine new post room. Florence Hall, Arthur street. Department Commander Denniston and staff will te pres ent. Comiade W. J. Patterson, of Post 157, wbo organized the post, will give a history of itsorgantzaion.Comrade Sample, of Post 128, Commander Lambie, of Post 3, and the always entertaining chaplain of Post 206, Comrade Lafayette, will address tbe audience. There will also be a nnmber of well-known elocu tionists and singers, including Post 1578 quar tet. Dont miss it, tor it will be a btg thing. Joseph Bennett, of Homestead, was 11 years, 1 month and 24 days old and 4 feet 9 Inches high when be enlisted as a drnmmer in tbe Nineteenth United States Infantry at Johnstown, and as the law would not allow him to enlist before be was 13 years ot age his father had enongh patriotism in hitn to stale that he was the required age He served all through the war and saw some of the severest fiehtintr. but escaned without a wound. At present be belong to Post 181. located at Brail dock. It Is claimed for him tbat he is the youngest veteran of the civil war. He will be 41 years of age in June. Post 2153 fair came to close last night after a successful run of two weeks. Entertain ments, dancing, ete, were features. An enjoy able entertainment was given Thursday even ing. Mrs. Dr. Miller. Miss Clara Powelson, David and Bertie Moore, James Calhoun and others assisted. Post 3 visited tbe fair on Tuesday evening. On the same evening tbe children ot the Westlako School were present. On Friday eventug the children of the Stevens School were visitors. The Luckey School visited during the first week. The different schools engaged In a. sharp contest for a flag. General A. A, HuitPHBEra' Circle Ladies of tbe G. A. R. held a very enjoyable enter tainment at their ball, in Mlllvale borough, Monday evening. After a delicious sup per the guests adjourned to the hall, where they were entertained with somo excellent music, both vocal and instru mental: also some choice recitations by Mrs. Sweltzer. of McKeesport, and Miss Hay.', of the same place. Quite a delegation from Posts 128 and 250 were present. After the entertain ment Comrade Gerwig, of 128, presented Past Commander S. Warden, of 545. with a hand., some gold badge, from tbo comrades of 545. Past Commander D. C. Morrison, of 128, re sponded in behalf of Comrade Warden In a neat and appropriate speech, followed bv Com rade Reed in one of bis breezy off-hand speeches. Altogether, the eveningwas a pleas ant one and one well spent by all. Post 4, Latrobe, Pa., held an open meeting for Installing the new officers on Friday even ing. The new Commander is tbe Rev. J. C. Miller, of the M. E. Church. Comrade Miller carried a musket during the lato unpleasant ness, being a private In Company H, Ninth Pennsylvania Reserves. He lost bis left arm at tne Dattle of Gaines' Mill in the seven days' flzht. Post 4 is noted for iu fighting preachors. t Department Commander Denniston was pres ent ana aenverea a practical nuu cumusuauu address. Mrs. Bray, of Greensburg. President of the Auxiliary Ladles' Circle of G. A. R., captured tbe bonse in a pointed and humorous speech. Addresses were also made by Com rkdM T. O. Samnle. of Post 128. X. S. Rees. of Post 157, Dr. Sullen, of Post 151, and others. If was a rea-ietter nignt ior .rosi . Sons of Veterans. A delegation from Camp S3 attended the meeting of Camp O. Sbarpshurg. An order bas been Issued for another court martial in this city A member of Davis Camp will be on the defensive. The first meeting of Camp 102; with tbe new officers In command, will be held next Tues day. A good meeting is expected. Camp 263, of Mansfield, bas five recruits to muster at the next meeting. Camp 333 crack muster team will show bow It is done The commissioned officers of Camp 163 at tended the Installation and open meeting of Camp 139, Sharpshurg, on Friday evening. Mbs. Ada L. Shannon, of Philadelphia, Division President of the Ladies' Aid Socie ties, is in Pittsburg. She expects to visit all societies In this vicinity before returning East. She is the guest of Mrs. Colonel W. L. Foulk, 507 Fifth avenue Camp 139, Sbarpsburg, bad Its open installa tion and camp fire on Friday; according" to pro gramme. Judge Advocate John A. Wood, of McKeesport, was the installing officer. Judge Collier's address wa an excellent one. Quite a number of visiting brothers were present. The invitations for the Martha Washington reception of Ladles' Aid Society No. 5, auxil iary to Camp 162, are out. At tbe special meet ing last Tuesday tbe ladles decided to bold it at tbe Monongahela Honse Tho affair will be one of the finest of tbe season. Monday, February 23, is tbo date. Guentber's Orchestra will play. Invitations must be presented. FOR IJUJOCSNESS Use Horsford'a Acid Phosphate. Dr. W. B. Gillies, Winnipeg. Manitoba, says: "I have used it In a typical case of indigestion with biliousness, and found it to be, without exception, the best thing I ever used in such cases." Dabbs says he is making more real fine crayon portraits than for several yean past. Chambeklain's Cough Remedy gives great satisfaction, and is highly recom mended bv all who have used it. It cannot be beat for the purposes for which it is intended. P. 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Ladies If nature bas unkindly provided you with this obnoxious growth of hair don't neg lect vour case another dav, but consult Dr. VanDyck at once and have it destroyed for ever. Red nose, enlarged vIns of the nose, coarse, deep Dores, birthmarks, moles, wart., wens, cysts, rough, red bana, pimples, flesh worms, black beads, liver spots, eczema, prurigo (in tense itching), and all skin diseases success fully treated bv Dr. VanDyck. Nervoos prostration, nervons debility (vital weaknrs'). depressed spirits, mental exhaus tion, from excessive brain work, business cares, various excesses, imprudence, worriment, etc., impaired memory, sleep, appetite and strength, nervous uterine, sympathetic, dys peptic and sick headache, nerrous dyspepsia, neuralgia, paralysis, epilepsy (falling sickness), writer's wrist cramp, shaking paly. stammer ing, gout, rheumati-m. swollen, painful, en larged and deformed Joints, chalky deposits in the joints, and pain in any part of the body, successfully treated by Electro Therapeutics bv Dr. Van Dyck. 'Patient at a distance can receive all Informa tion by describing their cases ana Inclosing 6s in stamns. Dr. Van Dyck is making very remarkable curevhere among our best families. Both sexes treated. Never in onr nation's history bas there been such a prevalence at mental and nervous ailments and conditions as at the pres ent time. Call or address DR. J. VANDYCK, S02 Psnn av., Pittsburg, Pa. Hours 9 A. Jt. to 8 P. if. Sundays 9 to 3. ja21-ssa 45 & 46 Scuih Diamond 1(1-8 A i Erw&mK 'JEA nrCXVfr Z JHBP 5 f
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