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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SJJNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 189L,
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Our "Personality," "Dress" and "House
Decoration!" will each receive a toning up
this week at the hands of Edmund Russell,
the most successful Delsarte exponent in the
United States. He will arrive in the city
to-morrow with his usual traveling com
panions exquisite oriental rugs and
draperies that he uses in illustrating his
lectures. Besides giving private lessons
where individual truths may be spoken
with charming and beneficial candor, he
will deal with the three subjects mentioned
at the residence of Mrs. A. E. 'W. Painter
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
from 11 to 12 o'clock.
The magnificent receDtion hall of the
Painter mansion will be the auditorium in
which the gospel of beauty and health will
be expounded and at least 100 ladies will
congregate there to become wiser and love
lier. Mrs. Painter expresses her willing
ness that the stairways, walls and mantels of
the reception room be decorated, hnng and
draped according to tne most profusely ex
travagant Ideas of Mr. Russell and tbe result
will doubtless he one of great beauty and ricn
ness. His Tame Goes Before Him.
Mr. Russell, while rjersonally a stranger in the
city, is not by any means an unknown quantity,
his fame baring long ago been acknowledged
by Pittsburg society. And many bavo taken
advantage of frequent visits to tbe metropolis
to imbibe the doctrines of artistio gracefulness
at tbe school established there by Mr.
Rnssell and bis equally talented wife, or havo
had an opportunity of bearing the renowned
speaker in some of the other large cities, where
he has appeared with pronounced success.
Among tbe number thus favored is Miss Nellie
Reed, who returned from a Western visit quite
enthusiastic over Mr. Rusell or rather his
method of teaching Delsarte. and her efforts
complemented tbe exertions of .Mrs. Painter in
securing tbe lion.
The advent of Mr. Rnssell and the amount of
talk his lecture will inspire will take the keen
edge off the beginnlnc of Lent, and tbo num
ber of Intellectual and fad diversions that are
being arranged for will dissipate even the
faintest suggestions of dullness.
A Diversion in IT rench.
A series of lectures in French are to be deliv
ered by Charles Faye M. Afi 8.LLD .whose
alphabetical retinue, extended as it i, does not
begin to demonstrate the amount of learning
and knowledge stowed away in his wonderful
cranium, nor the social 1 olio wins he is pos
sessed of in a professional vav. There is
nothing tbe most erratic little feminine rebel
in the norld could think of that Dr. Fayes
could not instruct her in, hence his popnlarity
and success.
Tbe very latest accomplishment desired by
the social queens is the art of fencing, real
physical lencing with gennine swords that
make the shapely arms, unused to sneb exer
tion, fairly ach .ith fatigue. Miss Louise
Gpeer is the originator of tbo practice among
tbe ladies in this city, I believe, and
is organizing a class of joong society
maids and matrons ol tbe East End who will
Invest in three months' worth o( fencing les
sons increased strength and gracefulness with
Dr. Fates as an instructor. Very little can be
learned of that art in less than three months,
and tbe initial lessons are decidedly tiresome,
but as one becomes more skillful the interest
and tbe enjovnient increases and it becomes
fascinating and exhilarating. Wasnlngton and
New York dames, so I am informed, are having
quite a craze over tbe science, and of course
Pittsburg would not lorg treat nith indiffer
ence a matter of such great Eastern considera
tion. 'Wrestling With Shakespeare,
Shakespearean readings are being talked of
with which to defy Lent also, and altbocgh the
anthorshlp of the plays is still a contested
point, the fact will not affect their social stand
ing in the least. Tbe presentation of "Mac
beth" at the Bijon Friday afternoon with lour
Lady Macbeth was a novel performance never
Defore witnessed. And if Macbeth enjoyed
being a Mormon as much as his audience en
Joyed buying him so bis happiness mun hive
been paramount. A funny incident occurred
in the performance, when the hero com
tnenced the second act in the middle,
and Prof. King, under uhosa manage
ment the play was presented and whoso
Shakespeare cRiss presented it, hurriedly left
the box in which he nas sitting and hastening
back of tbe scenes in a hoarse whisper said;
"MacbethI Macbeth! What in the world do you
mean? bit down in that chair and commence
again." And Macbeth obejed so cleverly and
skillfully that but few noticed the transposi
tion. Another amusing incident was when a spruca
yoonc lord rushed in upon tbe scene of confu
sion that followed the murder and ejaculated:
''What's amis"?" stubbing bis toe disastrously
as he did so ana with difficulty recovering his
equilibrium. Tbe performance as a whole
was a very creditable onn and reflects
great credit upon Prof. King and his
young students. It is tbe intention ot tbe
professor to present several plays in the late
spring or early summer after the regular
theatrical season has closed, and it is not nec
essary to buy a theater outright in order to
have tbe use ot it for an evening.
Reviving College Spirit.
The first month of spring, not far distant,
will inaugurate the college banquets and re
unions that revive college memories through
out the land and continue until commence
ment day dawns. And the "Wan-nc he! xe
Wan-ne-bo! Te Wan-nc-bc! Ye Wan-ne-ho"
of the Pittsburg Alumni Association of tbe
Delta Tan Delia Greek LetterUollegeFraternity
will resound with all of its old tune vicor and
enthusiasm on the evenirgof March 7 in tbe
corridors of the beventh Avenue HoteL
Tbe banquet is to be a great affair
as there are 209 Delta Tau men in this vicinity,
and numerous more members of the Greek.
Letter College Fraternity within a radius of 25
miles. The banquet incantation originated
with the Allegheny Collego "Di-lts," who were
intbebabit of attending their spreids dressed
up in warrior raiment. They became known as
the "Choctaws," and as "Wan-ne-he" is their
God of battle it was adopted by them as tbeir
song ana afterwards by the entire fraternity.
At tbe last banquet over teu colleges were
represented, and aignlfiea judges and reveren
tial bishops united in tbe chorus, "Let no clond
obscure the crescent of the dear old Delta
Tau."
New Kind or Society Chatter.
Society doings havo been as spirited as ever
duriner the wek and havo not been at all seri
ously affected by tbe scarcity of gas that char
acterized Ecveral of the dars, though one little
Allegheny damsel declared that at her luncheon
party Wednesday her guests played a chatter
obligato with tbeir teeth to the music of tbeir
knives and forks, as there wasn't enough gas in
the dl ing room grate to heat a curling iron.
Tbe School of Design exhibit was well at
tended throughout tbe week and the reception
n Monday afternoon was h. thoroughly enjoy
able affair. One or the graduates, Miss Mary
D. Watson, who captured the gold medal
in oil, has been elected instructor of
art at the Allegheny Collece, Meadville. It is
a question, however, whether she will accept;
as arrangements had already been partially
perfected lor the opening of an art ttndio in
this city, by herself and Jiiss Mary Patterson,
another of tbe oil craduates.
vifwo more days of feasting and then a season
of fasting for all good Catholics and Episco
palians. Kathleen Husszt-Watsox.
IEBEUAE7 PLEASURES.
Gatherings of Interest to Society People in
tbo Two Cities.
A V6ry charmiug progressive euchre was
given by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Byrnes at
their residence, Penn avenue, on Wednesday
evening, about 75 guests being present. The
ladies' first prize, a beautiful toilet set, wag
won by Miss Mollis Russell. The gentlemen's,
a handsome silver cigar holder and match safe,
by Mr. James Riley. The booby was secured
by Mrs. Davis and Master Jos. Fay. At 1
o'clock the party enjoyed a bountiful and de
licious lunch, alter which each lady received a
very pretty souvenir from Mrs. Byrnes.
The Elwood, a social club, composed of
Messrs. William Gilmore, Frank Bkees, Alex
ander Kirkpatrick, William Greenlund, Harry
Blethrow, A. W. Smith and W. E. Perry, gave
its first reception at Brooks' Dancing Academv
on last Tuesday evenine. There were about 60
couples present, and the time was very pleas
antly spent in dancingtbe music being fur
nished Dy the Original Royals. It is tbe inten
tion of the Elwood to give several more recep
tions dnring tbe season, which will be looked
forward toby those who are fortunate enough
to enjoy the intimate friendship of the young
men who are members of the Elwood.
Progressive euchre at the homo of Mrs. J.
Armagast, in Allegheny, made the hours fly on
last Tuesday ru.rht. Four tables were surround
ed by ambitious players, who bent all their en
ergy and skill t o gam the tickets that wonld en
title them to tie chief prize. At midnight,
when the game closed and the tickets counted,
it was found that Miss Thornburg bad von tbe
chief lady's pnze, and Mr. Kehrer tbe centle
man's prize. An elegant supper was served by
Boyd Bros, in their best stle, and tbe eVLning
closed in a most pleasant and delightful manner.
A meeting of the Literary and Scientific
Circle of Wilkinsburg, was held at the resi
dence of Miss Carmack, on Rebecca street,
Mosday evening. Papers were read by Miss
Ella Slater, on '-Milton ? Mr. William Esler, on
"From Chaucer to Tennyson;" Mr. Koethen,
on "English History," Miss Sue Duff, on
"Studies in Astronomy"' and Miss Sara Ander
son, on "England After the Norman Con
quest." Tbe Circle meets every Monday even
ing in the Y. Ji. C. A. rooms on Penn avenne,
and is one of the most promising mutual im
provement associations in the borough.
E. J. Maginn and Kate Davis were married
at St. Patrick's Church at 4 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon and numerous friends of each as
sembled to grace the occasion. At tbe subse
quent reception there were among many others
present, Mr. and Mrs. James Maginn, Mr. and
Mrs. George Kevser, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Mackin, Mr. and Mrs. Dikes, Mr. and Mrs. John
O'Connell. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mackin,
Misses Magee and Dike. Messrs. Charles Magee,
Philip and James Fitzgibbons. Mr. Rumbaugh.
The presents were many and elegant.
Among the many happy and pleasant events
of the season was the celebration of the 17th
birthday anniversary of Miss Jennie Kaysmith,
which took place February 5, at her father's
residence, Belonda street, Mt. Washington.
There were about 50 persons present who en
joyed themselves Immensely. An elegant sup
per was served by the hostess. The evenintr
was spent rby dancing and other amusements,
which served to make the happy hours pass
speedily.
The Young Ladies' Aid Society of the
Wilkinsburg Methodist Church is to give an
entertainment Monday, February 16, in Acad
emy Hall that is expected to be unusually
pleasant. John G. Stephens, a lecturer and
mimic, has been specia'Iy engaged, and the
Misses Clara Chester, Marv Scott, Grace High
berger and Mrs. Robert Russell are to assist.
A long musical and elocutionary programme
has been prepared.
The friends of Miss Rose Jacob, ot No. 224
Ohio street, Allegheny, tendered hera complete
surprise last Wednesday evenine, it being the
22d anniversary of her nativity. The young
folks had a merry time whiling away the hours
in music, singing, danemgand games. The Ex
ceptor Orchestra furnished the music
Luncheon was served at 11 o'clock, ai d the
table groaned with the many sweet things.
The masters and misses of ML Washing
ton had an enjoyable affair on Thurs
day evening, the 5th Inst., at the rosl
dence of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kennedy.
Tho occasion was a birthday party to their
daughter Maggie. Flowers, music, dancing
and nright dresses of the misses made it a
brilliant scene and happy time for the young
people.
Mr. James G. McAfee and Miss MaryM.
Beall were married on Thursday eveningat the
residence of the parents, Charles street, Kuox
ville, Southside. The wedding was private,
none but the friends of tbe family witnessing
tbe ceremony. Tbe young couple will start
housekeeping at once on McLain avenue, with
the congratulations and best wishes of their
many friends.
Miss Maude, daughter of William M..Woods,
of McKeesport. entertained a large number of
her friends Wednesday evening, February 4.
Dancing, euchre and tiddledv-winks were in
dulged in until morning. Lunch was served at
midnight. There were about 25 couples present,
among whom ware the Misses Olive Braum,
Annie Young, Edna Johns and Laura Hurrell,
of Pittsburg.
A very enjoyable entertainment was that
given by Leland T. Powers, in Academy Hall,
Wilkinsburg, Friday evening. Mr. Powers is a
clever artist. There was a very large audience
and Mr. Powers had reason to feel that his
unique entertainment was appreciated. The
next lecture of the Y. M. O. A. series will be
given early in March.
A very pleasant party assembled at the resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Neal,. Biddlo ave
nne, Wilkinsburg, on Thursday evening last,
in honor of their sons. Masters George and Em
met. Mrs. Neal was assisted by Miss Alice
Dinkey, of Braddock. Px, and Miss Carrie
Mitchell and Mrs. J. Lauffer in making It pleas
ant for those present.
The Y. P. & C. E.. of the Wilkinsburg Pres
byterian Church, will bold a social in the lect
ure room Thursday evening next. The ladies
have been busy with the arrangements for
some time. An interesting programme has
been prepared and there is every indication of
a pleasant, as well as a profitable, gathering.
Quite a pleasant evening was spent at the
residence of Miss Mame Lnwther on Thursday
evening last, who opened her spacious parlors
to amuse her many friends. At midnight an
elegant snpper was served, after which dancing
was continued until the "wee sma'" hours of
the morning.
Tbe L'Etoile Dramatio Society are to give a
pleasing exhibition on Monday evening under
tho auspices of the Carroll Club. A farce will
be produced, aud tbe Hooper Brothers will be
on the programme. Orpheus Hall, Larimer
avenue, Is the place designated for the enter
tainment. On of tbe events of the season was a euchre
party given by Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer, 313
North avenue. Alleehenv. Among the prize
winners were Miss Sadie Marquis, Mrs. Wcflng,
Mr. Charles Davis and Mr. John Chalmers.
Music dancing and a hearty repast wero feat
ures of the evening.
The Paragon Club, of Allegheny, tendered
another reception to their many friends last
Wednesday evening at Cyclorama Parlors.
Like the preceding one, it was a brilliant and
social success, and participated In by a largo
number of the young society people of the two
cities.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mrlntyre
51 Chestnut street, Allegheny, was taken pos
session of by a few of their many friends on
Wednesday evening, it being a surprise party
in honor of the 29:h anniversary of Mrs. Mc
Intyre's birthday.
The euchre party and hop given at the Keck
mansion, near Carbon Center, last Wednesday,
February i, was tho crowning event in tho so
cial season of that happy community. The
handsome parlors were tastefully decorated
with flowers.
Miss L'zzie Slamatz, a Pittsburg elocutionist,
won golden laurels at an entertainment given
at Leighton's Hall, Braddock, under the
auspices of the Sons of St. Gcoree. Floyd St.
Clair was another success of the evening.
A merry crowd gathered at the residence of
George S. Comley, Perrysville avenue, Alle
gheny, on last Monday evening to colrbrate his
"birthday." Euchre, dancing and games were
the features of the evening.
One of the most enjoyable events of 'the past
week was a party given by the Misses Fisher
on Thursday evening at their residence on
Main street in honor of their friend. Miss Slay
maker, of Lancaster, Pa.
Miss Belle Doyle, of Columbus, O., a young
lady well and favorably known In this city, was,
on the 15th ult, united in marriage to Mr.
Jame S. Kimr, Inspector of the Water Works
ot Columbus.
The organization of a Woman's Press Club
was effected in tho city yesterday afternoon,
with Miss Hyde acting as temporary chairman
and Miss Coara as temporary secretary.
Miss Mary F. Sullivan tendered her resigna
tion as teacher in the Ralston school. 8be will
be married on Tuesday. February 10. The
happy gentleman is Mr. Edward Flinn.
Jiiss Mollis McGeary will entertain the Mon
day Night Euchre Club on Monday evening at
her residence, ISOtJ bidncy street, Southside.
A very pleasant progressive euchre party
enjoyed Wednesday evening at the residence
of John Guntz, Fifth aveuuc
Master J. C Love, of Esplanade street, cele
brated his eighth birthday with numerous little
friends during the week.
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BIJou Theater Francis Wilson
Grand Opera House "The Dead Heart"
Uuqnesne Theater... t "The Crystal Slipper"
Williams' Academy Hyde's StarSpeclalttes
World's Museum Curiosities, etc
Davis' ilnsenm Cariosities, ete
Harris' Theater "Lost in New York"
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
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A New York correspondent writes: The
novelties have been spread over the entire
week. "Mr. Potter of Texas," and Nellie Mo
Henry in "Chain Lightning" on Monday,"Sun
light and Shadow" on Tuesday. "John Need
ham's Double" on Wednesday, and Sarah
Bernhardt onThursday. Besides these. Lydia
Thompson cime back with "The Dazzler" for a
long run, and Mansfield moved "Beau Brum
mell" from the Garden to (Hainmersteln's
Opera House. "Mr. Potter of Texas," written
seven or eight years ago by Archibald Claver
IngGunter, has since been published In book
form by tbe author, and tbe plot made protty
well known. It is not a great play, but it will be
a money winner when it goes on the road, after
its six weeks' run at the Star. It is chock full
of incidents,but as Mr. Gunter lacks stage craft,
they are not joined as deftly as thev should be
to make a smooth performance. The cast se
lected by Manager Frank Sanger was a very
capable one. Frank Mordaunt, Minnie Belig
man. Sidney Drew, Henry Holland ann Thomas
Jackson scoring hits. Mordaunt as Mr. Poller
is what is Baid to be a typical Texan, but it's
about time for Texas to kick hard against the
specimen of her sons, such as are shown in
literature and on the stage. Mr. Drew has
created something new in the shape of an
American who tries to be English. These
ridiculous idiots have of late become quite
numerous, and if any of them should see Mr.
Drew, and still bavea grain of healthy brain
matter left, it would go further toward a cure
than several injections of the Koch's lymph to
a consumptive. M r. Gunter sat in a box during
the entire performance and looked very much
pleased and amused at the witty lines. The
oldest first-nighters say it is the first time on
record that an author has had as much nerve,
.
The Madison Square Theater Company re
turned to their own stage on Tuesday in "Sun
light and Shadow," an English importation, as
is everything produced by A. M. Palmer. It is
a pathetic and exceedingly clever story, written
by R. C. Carton, and tells about a cripple who,
to insure the happiness of the girl he loves,
voluntarily gives her up. It was, of course,
well acted, and made an artistic success, but it
will not beamonoy winner, either in the city
or on the road. If an American had written It, it
would have been thrown in the waste basket.
The curtain-raiser which preceded the
play is entitled "A New Year's Call." It is
purposeless, and should be called in at once
E. S. Willard was on Wednesday seen in Jo
seph Hatton's play, "JohnNeedbam'sDooble,"
produced then for the nr-t time on any stage.
As tbe title signifies. Mr. Willard plays a
duil part, the pivot or the play, around which
circles tho mistaken identity of A'eedham and
Jtoibury. Mr. Willard is a very cold, but con
scientious actor who lacks tbe personal mag
netism required to catch an America-!! audi
ence. Mr.Hatton'splayis brilliantly written,
but it is just such a play that a clever newspa
per man would write.
J3arah Bernhardt made her re-appearance on
Ihursdav evening at the Garden Theater after
an absence of three yeirs. Sardou's strong
and moving play of "La Tosca" was the open
ing bill. Accustomed as we bave been to see
Fanny Davenport in tbat piece, Mme Bern
hardt proved a revelation and acted with all
tbe Are and genius of an inspired being. The
third act, in which she resis ts So irvid and
finally kills bun, completed Bernhardt's tri
umph and won for her numerous recalls. M.
Gamier was missed from tbe cast but he
was ably replaced by M. Duquesne,
who was an efficient Scarpta. The
rest olj the company were (en
tirely competent in their respective roles. Nel
lie McHenry produced her new plav of "Chain
Lightning" at the Columbus Theater on Mon
day. The piece is replete with strong situa
tions, and gives Miss McHenry ample oppor
tunities for the display of her mercurial
vivacity, and the introduction of her character
sketches. John Webster wa, of course, in the
supporting company, and proved a very clever
and picturesque ranchern. Lydia Thompson
has once more returned to the metropolis, and
Is quartered at the Standard Theater, where
"Ihe Dazzler" is in for a long run. Taken all
in all, this week was a very prolific one in the
way of now productions.
V
The reign of farce-comedy is to be broken tor
awhile at the three principal theaters. Francis
Wilson, one of tbe most clever comedians on
tbe American stase. is to be seen in bis now
comicopera,"The Merry Monarcb."whi!o James
O'Nell will introduce us to a romantic drama of
some international fame in "The Dead Heart"
The return of, "The Crystal Slipper" will be
welcomed no doubt by many wbo couldn't get
seats to see it when it was here recently.
Bijou Theater.
Francis Wilson! That means merriment un
confined. It has been a long while since Pitts
burg has greeted this famous favorite; the
last time he was the amnsing thief, Cadeaux,
in "Erminie," with tbe New York Casino Com
pany, feince then Wilson has broadened bis
field considerably nntil now he comes to the
Biou at the head of his own comic opera com
pany surrounded bv several of tho very fore
most artists In this branch of the profession.
As a manager be has prospered to a most re
markable extent, and report says tbe theaters
in which be has appoared bave given him far
greater receipts than have ever been
bestowed upon any similar organization before.
It was expected and announced that he would
be seen hi.re last season in "The Oolab." but
his production of Gilbert and bullivan's "Gon
doliers" in Philadelphia for a long run, neces
sitated a postponement of his date until this
year; and on Monday night be and his clever
associates will make their first apnearanoe
here as an organization in the already much
celebrated opera, 'The Merry Monarch." It is
promised that it shall be seen here precisely as
it was produced at tbe Broadway Theater, New
York, last August, and two beautiful features
will be the elaborate stage settings, by Henry
E. Hoyt, tbe scenic artist of the Metropolitan
Opera Hnu, New York, and the brilliant
oriental costumes, designed expressly tor this
production by Percv Anderson, of London.
In contradistinction to the average comic
opera, "The Merry Monarch" has a well de
fined and dramatically developed plot that is
interesting, and holds the cou-.tant attention
of the auditor. King Anso IV.. an Eastern
potentate, in compliance with a custom prac
ticed from time immemorial, is in search of a
human victim to put to death by means of a
new method on tbe occasion of a certain an
nual fete. His efforts proved unsuccessful,
owing to the exasperating loyalty of bis sub
jects, none of whom will utter any seditious
sentiments against the crown, when fate
throws in his way a young peddler of per
fumery named Lazuli, who. without Knowing
the rank of Ansa, is Induced, by uumeroi s
taunts, to strike the royal persona stinging
blow iu the presence of witnesses, and thus be
comes a subject for the fatal chair, which has
been devised for this occasion. But 6'irocco,
the royal astrologer, in casting the King's
horoscope, finds that by a startling conjunction
of tbeir two natal stars tbe monarch is doomed
to die just 24 hours after the decease of Lazuli,
and Su occo, by will of His Majesty, will be con
demned to submit to destruction 15 minutes
after tho death ot the king, for it was by this
means that the sovereign Bought to insure the
lojalty of liis astrologer. This discovery, of
course, causes a change of plans, and after
man) complications all ends happily. The com
pany which appears with Mr. Wilson in this
highly amusing piece, represents some of the
cleverest artists in the field of comic opera, and
nearly all of them are brlgbt particular stars
in each of their own individual lines. Among
tbe most prominent are Marie Jansen, Laura
Moore, Nettie Lyford, Charles Plunkett, Gilbert
Clayton, Willet Seaman, Hubbard Smith, with
Signor de Novellis as tbe musical conductor.
The only matinee will be given on Saturday.
Grand Opera House.
The fact tbat that sterling actor, James
O'Neill, will on Monday night at the Grand
Opera House appoar in a new part, will cause a
flutter of excitement and expectation among
our amusement ioring.puouc ills name has
been so intimately associated with his great
impersonation of Edmund Dantei in "Monte
Cristo" tbat it bad been thought that we would
not bave an opportunity to see him in anything
else, but Mr, O'Ntill has discovered la tho pari
ot Robd Landry, tho hero of the great ro
mantic and historical drama '-TheDead Heart,"
dramatio material eminently suited to his
capability and histrionic talent. Having
through tbe courtesy pf tbe eminent English
actor, Mr. Henry Irving, obtained all the right
and title to that artist's version of
"The Dead Heart" for the United States,
The play was produced at Hoolea Theater
in Chicago at the close of his "Monte Cristo"
season last May, and although the original en
gagement was only for two weeks, such nas its
success and such was the appreciation of the
press aud public that it ran six weeks into the
warm weather tov large and delighted
audiences. Inspired by these results, he
booked it for this season's tour, and has up to
tbe present been amply repaid for this, his new
venture, having played to splendid business
everywhere he has appeared, and having re
ceived nothing but the warmest praise from
tbe most captions of critics for his own personal
performance or Jioberl Landry and for the
all-round excellence of the dramatic produc
tion. Mr. O'Neill has surrounded himself with an
excellent company, and all well qualified for
the roles which they assume, and has equipped
tbe play with handsome and historical scenery,
made from the London, models so graciously
presented to him by Mr. Irving. The Bastille
sceno and the exterior of tbe Prison of the
Conciergerle aro said to be marvels of the
sceno painter's art. The auxiliaries, a host of
whom are used dnring the production, bave
been carefully drilled tbe past week by a com
petent drill master, wbo goes ahead of Mr.
O'Neill for tbat specific purpose only.
Mr. O'Neill will ba. seen on Saturday night
for tbe only time during the week in his far
famed Impersonation of "Monte Cristo." Mati
nees Wednesday and Saturday.
Next Monday evening, February 16, tbe Mc
Caull Opera Company will begin tbeir annual
engagement in this city at the Grand Opera
House, presenting a most attractive repertoire.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings the charm
ing opera "Clover," which made such a great
success here last season. On Wednesday and
Thursday evenings "Tbo Black Hussar." which
has proven so popular since its revival, and pos
sesses many new features. On Friday and Sat
urday evenings. Carl MUlockcr's latest success,
"The Seven buabians," will be given tbe first
production In this city. Tbe music ot this
opera is said to surpass any ever beard in this
country. Tbe cast contains Digby Bell. Helen
Bertram, Cbauncey Olrott, Annie Myers, Fred
Frear, Josephine Knapp, William Blaisdell,
Laora Joyce Bell, Thomas Evans, George
Palmer, Cora Henderson and others, which is
certainly a very strong ensemble. The operas
will be staged and costumed in the same elabo
rate manner as always characterize the man
agement. The Duquesne Theater.
Tbe gorgeous spectacular extravaganza, "The
Crystal Slipper" returns to the Duquense to
morrow night for another week's engagement
The previous production of tbe piece in this
city a few weeks ago was marked by such an
enthuslastle demonstration of popular favor
that Manager Henderson thought it advisable
to return the big production to bis own theater
for another visit ere the interest flagged. It
certainly will not have done sofor the memories
of "The Slipper," its brilliant pagaentry, its
hosts ot pretty faces and fair forms, its lizhts,
its music, its magnificence, its splendor of ap
pointment, its amusing features and all
are yet fresh in tho minds of Pitts-bu-g
theater-goers. The production is
one which marked an era in the
advancement of tbe American stage. Nothing
on a similar scale had been attempted outside
of the European capitals until Mr. Henderson,
improving on the English prototype of this
style of entertainment, Americanized spectacu
lar pantomime and organized the American
Extravaganza Company. Two first-class
premiers' were brought over to lead the
elaborate torpsichorean divertisements. One
is Clara Qualiiz, from Berlin, tbe yonugest and
most accomplished premiere at present before
the public Qualitz is but 18 voars of age,
bat has been dancing since she was
a child. Tho other, is Madeline Morando,
from Milan; her style is tbat of tbe
Italian school, and she is one of its cleverest
exponents. In the cast are Louise Montague
the statuesque beauty; petite Ida Mulle, who
plays tho part of Liltie Cinderella, and Fanny
Daboll, Annie Dacre. Babette Rodney and
Fannv Raymond. Grotesque Eddie Foy, one of
the most original of comedians, heads the list
of the gentlemen. Henry Norman, as the
Baron De Boulevard, and Joseph Frankau
and Joe Doner as Tolstoi Tweedledum fill con
genial roles. There aro in tbe ensemble of tbe
BOrystal Slipper" over 150 people including
chorus and ballet. The music is particularly
good, and the clever songs "I'm Not Old
Enough to Know," "A Little Bird Whisnered
to Me." etc, are already merrily familiar to
Pittsbnrg ears. Wednesday and Saturday
matinees will be given.
Harry Williams' Academy.
Hyde's Star Specialty Company comes to this
bouse this week. They are favorites here, and
the cozy theatre will be too small to hold tbe
audiences. Hclene Mora is a pleasing singer
and Lillie Western is an orchestra in herself,
playing on two banjo3 at tho same time. Little
Freddie is a marvelous youngster, civing won
derful Impersonations, and leading the orches
tra with the grace of a Thomas. Smith aud
Lord, and Prof, Latto's troupe of monkey ac
tors are irresistibly funny, i ... i, ..
Harry Davis' Museum.
Mrs. Harriet BeecherStowo's story of "Uncle
Tom's Cabin," it seems, will never cease to ex
ist as long as the public exists. A strong dra
matic presentation of "Uncle Tom" is to be
presented at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Mu
seum during the coming week. A company of
merit has beon engaged; all tbe scenery Is new.
and, in fact, tbe management promise tbat the
play will bo given in tbe best of sbape.
Topsy, Marks, Uncle lorn, and all the
favorite characters aro in competent
bands; there will be tho comical donkeys,
a pack of genuino Siberian bloodhounds and a
double qnartetof plantation jubilee singers,
wbo will render the ever favorite glee3 and
melodies of Southern climes. Among tbe
special new 6cenery that 's being prepared will
be a realiBtic and thrilling reproduction of Eliza
crossing the ice. the well-known auction block
scene, a beautiful allegor "Gates Ajar," and
many other new mechanical effects will be in
troduted. In the Curio Hall will be Clarence
Dale, tbe boy with the big head, who, it will be
remembered, packed this house for night and
day for two weeks, only a few months ago.
Clarence is a brirrht, Industrious little fellow,
Bomeubatof a musician, and quite pretty to
look at despite the fact of hTs enormous head.
There will also be young Sampson, who will
vary the monotony of evorjdav liro amusing
himself by lifting two horses at one time, and a
pair of dumb bells weighing nearly 1,100 pounds
are mere toys for this strongest of men; he will
also pull against 24 men, and offers to them
l,uuo it tney can BULCessinuy resist nissirengtu,
The Fejeo Prince and Princess, tho only n
ones on exhibition in this couutry, will be n
real
ew
features, together with many other novelties
never before seen in this city.
World's Museum Theater.
The World's Museum Theater presents an
exceptionally fine programme for its patrons
next week. In the large aud comfortable curio
ball Captain Sidney Hinmau. late commander
of Coney Island Life Saving Crew, where, un
aided, he has saved tbe lives of scores of per
sons, as tbe numerous medals on his breast
bear witness, will civo an interesting lecture
on the perils of those brave men who risk tbeir
lives to save tnose of the unfortunate sailors
who bave been cast on the mercy of the cruel
naves, anu whose lives would be dashed out on
the rocks were It not for those stalwart heroes
who are distributed along the most perilous
parts of onr coast Captain Hinman will also
exhibit all the different apparatu- used by our
life saving crows in battliug with tho waves
for the salety of hu nan life, tosetber with his
staunch little crafr, only seven ictt long
in which ho mado the perilous vojage from
Boston to Florida. Prof. Smith and his edu
cated goat will amuso and astonish tho audi
ence with the comical and wonderfully intelli
gent capers of this highly educated animal.
The Mexican glass dancer. Sic. Carlo, holds an
audience spellbound by his daring exploits of
dancing with his naked feet on broken glass,
tbe sharp points of which seem ready to pene-,
trato his flesh and cause him untold agon; yot
he perforins the dangerous feat with pleasure
aud free from mjury. Last, but not by jny
means least, comes tne queen of all largo
ladles. Miss Annio Bell. S'io is 'Jndoubt
edl) tho handsomest and largest lady
on exhibition to-day. In the theater Frank b.
Davidson's Comedy Compat y will present
"Hans, the German Detective," a comedy
drama in four acts, and as Mr. Davidson's com
pany is composed of well known actors of abil
ity, it is needless to remark tbat tbere is a treat
in store for the patrons of this, popular resort
next week which will insure the management
a continuance of the success which has attend
ed their able efforts to amuse tbeir patrons.
Harris' Theater.
The attraction at Harris, Britton Dean's
popular house this week is, the successful sen
sational drama, "Loot in New York." The
play will be staged in handsome style and falth
lully portrays life in tho great metropolis from
the Battery to Central Park. Miss Lottie
Alter, the talented younirsoubrette, will appear
in her original role of Jennie Wilson, ana Gu3
Pixley still plays the tramp. The other mem
bers of the company'sustalu their roles in a
satisfactory manner.
Stage Whispers.
"Nero" opened to a packed house in Balti
more on Monday.J
In a letter to ;the New York Sun, Richard
Mansfield threatens to leave the stage for the
brush and palletto.
WT.nTtKWCE St. JflTTN had fnet1tnf,1 .ll..,.
proceedings against her husband, M. Marlus,
This will be Florence's second dlroroe, if she
gat
Comrades Thomas Armor and Thomas
W. Baker, of Post 3, who went to Detroit
last week to secure accommodations for the
comrades of their post who are going to the
National Encampment, returned home on
Friday. They report the brightest pros
pects for the Encampment. The people of
Detroit will overwhelm the visitors with
cord.ality. The reception of Comrades
Armor and Baker was exceptionally kind.
Colonel C. V. R. Pond, secretary of the
Executive Committee, dropped everything
and assisted them in every way possible.
Chairman H. M. Driffield who is Com
mander of the Department of Michigan,
was equally solicitous for their welfare.
The greatest activity in preparing is ap
parent in Detroit, The committee has the
work thoroughly under control. Headquarters
are established right In the business center of
the city, and the immense business is being
disposed of with greatest dtspatcb. When
Post S's representatives arrived in Detroit the
Erospect of securing quarters was exceedingly
lue. After much trouble and two days' work
they finally secured rooms at the Goodman
House, corner Grand River and Griswold
streets. This Is the best part of town, and Post
8 is lucky in securing the place.
Every hotel and every public ball in tbe city
Is already engaged. Some were gone two
months ago. Even hotels whose erec
tion has jast commenced have been
engaged conditionally, and every effort will
be made to have them completed by August.
Though tbe demand for quarters is tremendous,
tbe committee will see that no comrade is with
out a place to lay bis bead. The best people
will throw open tbeir houses, it necessary, aud
it certainly will be necessary. The committee
will start after moving day, May 1, and can
vass the city for those who will accommodate
visitors.
The Exposition Hall, which is claimed to tbe
tbe largest in tbe United States, is secured.and
10,000 cots, which will be placed, therein, bave
been engaged. Cots will be placed in other
halls. , Even two hotels on the Canada side
bave been engaeed. All hotels and restaurants
bave promised tbat they will not raise their
rates. The systematizing of tbe arrangements
for tho comfort of visitors Is expected to be
unprecedented. Great trouble and confusion
have heretofore been experienced with the
baggage. In Detroit, as each train arrives, the
baggage will be Immediately taken out and
sent to tho different quarters, not going
through the baggage room at all. Each Piece
of baggage should be plainly marked with tbe
name of the owner. A large corps of Sons of
Veterans is being drilled, whose duty it will be
to conduct each delegation to its quarters upon
arrival.
No trouble is expected about finances. The
Legislature will in all probability appropriate
SoO.000, the city will raise 50,000 and
the Grand Army will raise 550,000.
The Detroit comrades and citizens will make
tbe encampment second to none. They expect
250,000 visitors. Excursions and other enter
tainment will be prepared for. The decorations
will be lavish and gorgeous. Detroit possesses
fine broad avenues fur parades. The dates for
the encampment have been fixed as August 3
to 8. Ihe headquarters of the Executive Com
mittee are located at 55 Fort street. West. Na
tional headquarters will be at the Russell
House If the Detroit Encampment is not the
grandest and best conducted ever held it will
not be the fault of tbe committee, the com
rades aud people of Detroit.
Post 128's Sunflower Concert,
Po3t 128 never does anything by halves and is
.noted for the success of its entertainments.
The "sunflower concert" to bo given in Car
negie Music Hall, Allegheny, on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings this week, will not de
tract from this reputation. It promises to be
one of the most successful ever given.
A curtaiu 40 ftet wide by 10 feet high will be
bung. There will be 25 flowers on the cur
tain and in the center of each will appear tbe
face of a singer. Tbe ladies and gentlemen will
sing 17 or 18 ligbt selections. The full Grand
Army baud will take part in the concert. A large
number of tickets have been sold and a full
honse'is assured. The post promises all a novel
aud enjoyable entertainment.
Along the One.
Post 2, of Philadelphia, has an orchestra in
its ranks.
Comm andeh in CniEP Ve azet expects to
be able to report the Grand Army 500,000 strong
at the Detroit encampment.
The time of Post f&n presentation of the
"Fall of Atlanta," at the Grand Opera House,
is tbe week beginning March 23,
Comkade Alexander Ghat, of Post 83,
who has so long been on the sick list, is improv
ing, to tbe joy of his comrafe friends.
On Tuesday evening Jacob Wertner was
mustered into Post 151. The comrades of 151
intend to do some lively recruiting this year.
Post 230 has bad its section of the cyclorama
painting hunc in the post room. It covers tbe
back of the balk It shows part of Pickett's
charge.
Post 3 has had its section of the eyclorama
of the Battlefield of Gottysburg hung in the
hall. It is the section in which General Hayes
appears.
A BEAUTIFUL gold Past Commander's badge
will be presented to Comrade W. ". Speer, of
Post 3. to-morrow evening by the comrades of
the post.
The delegates to the department encamp
ment met in Municipal Hall last night. A re
port of the meeting will be found in the local
coium is.
Post 155 will got into its new quarters on
Southern avenue by April 1, and expects to
welcome all comrades in as fine a post room as
any in the country.
Adjutant Lambert, of Post 3, has secured
quarters authe Brant House, in Altoona, for
the representatives of his post during the De
partment Encampment.
Post 117 will hold an open meeting on Tues
day evening. A large number of visiting com
rades is expected. Department Commander
Deuniston will bo present,
COJIKADE JbnN W. MORKLAXD, of Post
151, was on duty at Post 157s meeting, Thurs
day evening, as brevet, baoked by hi3 friend.
Comrade Dick McClatchey, of the fire alarji
ollice.
Regular meeting of Post 250 next Tuesday.
A prominent citizen will be mustered by Com
mander Colonel T. J. Hudson, under the
restored ritual. Good times will be tbe order
of the day.
CoitEADE CALnorw, Officer of the Day of
Post 157, and Comrade Tarrant, as Officer of
tho Guard, make one of the finest teams in tbe
department. It is well worth a visit to see
thum at work.
Post 137 has had its section of the Cyclorama
of Gettysburg's battlefield mounted on rollers
and hung in the post room. It presents the
center ot the line of the third day's battlo. It
measures 11 by 17 feet.
Ex-Adjutant MoIltaise, of Post 157,
loses no interest in his post. He is on hand at
every muster and makes things lively for tbe
boys of tbe Western army. There is nothing
like stirring the boys up.
Post 157 will assemble at the post room.
Fifth avenue and Stevenson street, at 7 o'clock
Tuesday evening, to attend tho open meeting
of Post 117. Quartermaster Coll will be ou
hand to furnish transportation.
Post 157 will hold memorial services, on the
anniversary ot tho organization of the post,
Sunday, March 29. Comrade Judge K. H.
Collier will deliver tbe memorial address.
Turner Hall will be crowded tbat day.
Post S3 had an Interesting meeting last Tues
day evening. Commander Lambie, of Post 3,
was present aud made a good speech. Com
rade George Armor, also of Post 3, spoke. A
delegation from Post 162 added to tbe occa
sion. CojntADE Geokoe Ettcoff on Thursday
evening presented to Post ls7 some valuable
relics from tbe battlefield of Gettysburg. The
presentation was made by Comrade Patterson
and responded to on behalf of the post by Com
mander Hoburg.
THE survivors of the Thirteenth Regiment
will meet at 70 o'clooHnext Wednesday at the
Central Hottl to max art an rumen tf lor h
celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the
regiment's start to the field on April 17. A full
attendance is requested.
Comeade John A. HrNMAjr is Chairman,
and Comrade J. L. Macblan Secretary of the
Entertainment Committee for the Department
Encampment at Altoona, Applications for
quarters should he made to them.
After tbe last meeting of Post 238 tbe ladles
of Circle No. 7, Ladies of the G. A. R., pre
sented the post with a large fine Bible. Tbe
ladies served an excellent lunch, including ice
cream. A pleasant evening was spent in speech
making, etc
Coubade Pension Aqent Benoouqh had
a severe siege of illness last week. It was
brought on by the hard work necessary to place
tbe business of the office in its present perfect
condition. Thpugb at the office he has not ens.
tirely recovered, but is improving rapidly.
Post 151'sslok list is quite large. Comrade
Parker is sinking. Comrade Joe Goettler, wbo
bad a broken leg during tbe big snow, is mend
ing. Comrade Ed Craney is down with pnen.
monia, and William Delsenroth. who was laid
np with inflammatory rheumatism, is improv
ing. These is an impression abroad, that the
Senior Vice Department Commander Is always
selected from tbe town in which the annual
encampment is held. This Is a mistake. Only
one comrade has thus been selected dnring tbe
past ten years in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Exchange.
CANADA'S third post of the Grand Army of
tbe Republic was recently organized at Hamil
ton, Ont, It is in tbe Department ot New York
and is named after the late Colonel William
Winer Cooke who was killed in tbe Custer
fight at Little Big Horn. Of the other two
posts in Canada one is at Montreal and tbe
other at Winnipeg.
At the meeting of Post 3 to morrow night Com
rade Judge J. F. Slagle will repeat his address
which was delivered at the dedication of tbe
monument of his regiment, the One Hundred
and Thirty-ninth Pennsylvania, on the battle
field of Gettysburg. He will supplement tbe
address with a history of tbe One Hundred
and Thirty-ninth. All comrades are cordially
Invited to be present, Tbe dedicatory address
was highly spoken of at Gettysburg.
A Philadelphia paper says: "The move
ment to secure a monument to Philadelphia
valor as exhibited during the late war by the
Philadelphia Monument Association, promises
to be a greater success than was first expected.
When completed tbe monument will be tbe
finest erected to the memory of Union soldiers
and sailors in the United States. Philadelphia
sent more citizen soldiers to defend the Union
than did any other city."
The "house warming" ot Post 203 in Its new
quarters on Arthur street Friday night was a
great success. Comrade Coll, of Post 157, was
master of ceremonies. Comrade W. J. Fatter
son, of Post 157, gave a history of the colored
post of which be Is the grandfather. Depart
ment Commander Dennlston gave a very in
teresting talk on Grand Army matters. Com
mander John S. Lambie. of Post 3, delivered a
brilliant address. Lunch was served after tbe
speeches, etc Large delegations were present
from Posts 157, 230 and 151. Posts 3, 117 and 128
were represented.
Sons of Veterans.
Camf 3 will muster four recruits to-morrow
night.
Camp 2 had a very interesting and well at
tended meeting last Monday.
Camp 2 will greatly surprise Its brother camps
within the next few months.
Past ConiiANDEr. Thomas G. Sample, of
Post 128, addressed the meeting of Camp 2,
Monday evening.
The invitations for the Martha Washington
Reception of Ladies' Aid Society No. 6, at the
Monongahela House, Monday, February 23,
were sent out last evening. The number is
quite limited.
At the open Installation of Camp 139, Sharps
burg, Judge F. H. Collier, .who delivered an ad
dress, was presented by the camp with a hand
some umbrella. Brother George Sautter was
presented with a scarfpin . Collier Camp is
growing and intends to make Itself heard.
A eeception was tendered to Mrs. Ada L.
Shannon, of Philadelphia, President of the
Ladies' Aid Societies of Pennsylvania, at the
residence of Mrs. H. A. Davis, corner Reed and
Vine streets. Many of tho ladles of the societies
and a number ot Sons of Veterans were
present. A very pleasant evening was spent.
A NEW CENTRAL BOARD.
RECENTLY ELECTED MEMBEES AND
THOSE WHO 60 OUT.
The Old Officers Will Keep Their Plaoes
Examination for Permanent Certificates
Honor Pupils of tho Grammar Booms
New Building for the Allen School,
Tuesday night will be an interesting night
at the Central Board rooms. The present
Central Board of Education will meet at
7:30, put the finishing touches to the work
ot the year and adjourn sine die. Then tbe
new board will organize at 8 o'clock. Tbe
old officers, "W. H. McKelvey, President;
Charles V. Reisfar, Secretary, and Mark
Lewis, Clerk, will, as a tribute to their
ability and good work, be re-elected without
opposition. This will be the eleventh time
that Mr. Reisfar has been elected to his
present position. The members of the
present Central Board who will retire
and their successors are: Theodore
Doerflinger, Franklin district, to be
sneceeded by J. O. Brown, Chief of the De
partment of Publlo Safety; W. W. Nesbitt,
Allen district, to be succeeded by T. G. Jones:
Dr. ii. Burger, Nortb district, to be succeeded
by Dr. E. W. Swentzel; J. D. Buckley, River
side district, to be succeeded by Engene Hhee
ban:F. M. Car r, St. Clair district, to be suc
ceeded by C. F. Spmneweber.
Up to the present no representatives from
tbe Springfield aud Minersville schools have
been elected. Tbere is a tie vote between tbe
candidates of the former school. Tbe Miners
ville school may not have a representative for
some time, though Mr. J. McMillan, at present
Chairman of the Committee on Teachers
and Salaries, has represented his ward
for a number of years. He is again
a candidate for a seat in the
Central Board but the School Board has not
been able to agree on him or anybody else.
There is a tie vote between him and Robert
Chalmers. The board will meet azain Monday
night but it may be tbat there will be no cboice
until tbe two new members of tbe School
Board wbo are to be elected this month will
take their seats in June. Two candidates have
been named to run in McMillian's interests
against the other candidates. In tbe mean
while the Chairman of the Committee on
Teachers and Salaries, a position that Mr. Mc
Millan has held so long, will have been chosen
before a decision has been reached by the
Minersville School Board.
A class of ladies presented themselves as can
didates for teachers' permanent certificates
yesterday at the Miller street building. The
subjects were musio and drawing. The
h'anches for next Saturday are geography,
reading and composition. All candidates must
have taught three years and be holders of pro
fessional certificates. This is tbe list of appli
cants: Eva Conrad, Katie Andersou, Oak
land school; Kato Kelly, Colfax: Jessie
Neglev. Rebecca J. Laing. South; Katherine
M. Stein, Highland; Francis Beech, Allen;
Mrs. May Kelley.NoraO'ConneL Howard; Ella
Hanlon, Kate C. Robinson, Sadie S. Black, Mt.
Albion: Hellle W. D. Cbesebrougb. Mary A.
McCracken. Bertie A. Ogden, Minersville;
Emma Mays. Wickershaiu; Bella McSwlggan,
St. Clair: Mary B. Ferguson, Alliquippa Rhine.
Jennie E. Taylor, Bella G.Cnlvin, Washington:
AlmiraV. Irunick, Lnckey: Janet S.Taylor and
Carrie N. Patterson. Washington; Nellie Fox,
Mt. Albion; Carrie IC Evans, Washington, and
Jesse McKlnnon, Huna-d.
The following are the names of the pupils
who stand first in tbe highest grammar rooms
of the ward schools for the month of January:
Lawrence school, Parker Anderson; Humboldt,
Clara Lorcb; Riverside, Lizzie Foley;Hancock,
Katie Hays: Knox, Minnie Cole; Wickersham,
Alma Moeller; Monongahela, " lillie
Fisher; Ralston, Edwin Minzenberg; Dn
auesne, Willie Hill; Franklin, Alice
Leech and Jim Quigg; Peebles, David
Johns: North. Willie Crosbv; Highland, Nellie
bnivety: Birmingham. Charles McMnrtn :Lnck
ey No. 1. Lizzie Vaugban; LucLey No. 2. Flor
ence Hill; Homewood. Lind i Caope; Washing
ton. Laura Dietrich and Myra Johns: bouth,
Eilith Moorehead;ThadBteyeus, NevaHersch
berger; Springfield. Matthew Conidine: Lin
coln, Dick Young; Forbes. Fred Toerge; Moor
head, Bertha Norris; Liberty. Maggie Davis
and Francis Frazsr; Howard, Lizzie Walker
and Olive Butler; Bedford, Jennie Griffiths:
Allen, Clarence Scheck; Mt. Albion, Mollie
McBane; St, Clair, Mary Holland: Morse, Rob
ert Rossell; Grant, Mand Rosinbauin and
Marie Gosliue. . ,
Prof. W.W.Kennedy, of the Allen rjonool,
is very much interested in a golden wedding
festivity that ocenrs on the 18th Inst,, near
Sharon. The weddlne Is not his own, however,
as the popular professor will bave some time to
wait to reach tbe silver wedding notch, but the
18th Inst, marks the golden weddioc annlrtr,
sary ot hi parent, Prof. Kennedy aud hli
planar
' Is Absolutely the Best,
BECAUSE It does not contain ammonia. "Am
monia is a drug, not a food; an excrement, not a nutriment,
The long continued use of ammonia impairs digestion by
neutralizing the gastric mcz.".Pacfic 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
teriousto health. Ohio Official Report, page 77.
BECAUSE Food keeps moist and fresh: "Eood
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. S. T.
Rorer, Principal Philadelphia Cooking School.
two sisters, the only members of the family, in
tend making it a very notable gathering, and
tbere will be a large assemblage of relatives
present,
The Teachers' Guild held an exciting meet
ing yesterday afternoon, and the members who
failed to be present should inquire all about
the proceedings. Miss Sadie RosewelL of the
O'Hara School; Kate Slocum, Howard, and
Nannie Pollock were initiated to membership.
M. I. Greeves, M. I. Lindsay, Grant; M. H. Mc
Masters. J. A. Scott, Forbes: Laura Pbillipi.
Minersville; and Sadie Burnett, Carrie Adams,
Allen, were elected to membership.
.
Circulars will be mailed by the directors of
the Allen School, Thirty first ward, to the citi
zens this week, explaining the need of a new
school building In that ward and tbe means to
be taken to provide funds for the erection of
the same. The voters will determine at the
coming election whether they are in favor of
the proposition or not,
The directors of the Liberty School have of,
fered the Teachers' Institute the use of the
large exhibition ball at the Liberty School for
institute purposes, and they will also put it m
shape for such meetings without any cost to
the iustitute.
TheThad. Stevens School secured the most
votes at the G. A. R. fair on tbe Southside, aud
thereby captured an elegant silk flair. The
Luckoy aud Westlake schools were rivals for
the honor.
Miss H. Welmer, of the Peebles School, gave
a pleasant euchre party last Friday evening to
her friends, many of whom were teachers. MiS3
Nan Pollock won. the head prize.
On Friday evening the Howard School Board
failed to elect a drawing teacher. The election
was postponed till tbe first Friday in March.
111 health has caused Miss Bridge.of tbe High,
land School, to resign. Miss Russel, of Roches
ter, was elected to fill the position.
Tbe pupils of theHighland School contributed
553 CO to the fund in aid of tbe Mammoth suf
ferers. The Following Is a Partial Ut
of the Pittsburg and Allegheny City drug
gists who sell Chamberlain's Cough Reme
dy, famous for its cures of severe colds and
as a preventive for croup: E. G. Stucky,
1701 and 2401 Penn avenue; E. . Stucky
& Co., corner Wvlie avenue and Fulton
street; Markell Bros., corner Penn and
Frankstown avenue; Carl Hartwig, 4016
Butler street; John C. Smith, corner Penn
avenue and Main street; James L. McCon
nel & Co.. 435 Fifth avenue; T. W. D.
Hieber, 1251 Penn avenue; C. F. Nourse,
Center avenne and Erin street; W. E. Mc
Carthy, IiiDerty avenne and Cedar street;
H. Finkelpearl, Eiltb avenne; Charles Eble,
6009 Penn avenue, and A. "w". Covert, cor
ner Butler and Forty-fourth streets, Pitts
burg. In Allegheny City by E. E. Heck, 72 and
194 Federal street; Thomas B, Morris, cor
ner Hanover and Preble avenues; A. J.
Kaercber, B9 Federal street; Charles L.
Walther, 64 Chestnut street; W. S. Beach,
676 Fifth avenue, and Spohn & Murphy,
No. 2 Carson street, S. S. "WSu
Houses Aro Scarce This Tear.
Home hunters may save perplexity, time
and car far by consulting the special to
lets to-morrow. Thursdays and Mondays
are special rent days.
ARTISTIO EFFECTS IN
Pine Flowers
And plant decorations. Novelties for
luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose
bunches to carry and corsage bouquets a
specialty. N. Pattersoit,
su 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity.
SECOND aaDTVTNTER EXCURSION TO
"WASHINGTON CTTT,
VIaB,& O. K.B..
On Thursday, February 12. Rate, $9 the
round trip. Tickets good for teu days and
valid for trip to Baltimore. Trains leave
Pittsburg at 755 A. M. and 9:20 p. m. Pull
man parlor cars on day train and sleeping
cars on night train.
Houses Are Scarce This Tear.
Home buoters may save perplexity, time
and car fare by consulting the special to
lets to-morrow. Thursday and Mondays
are special rent d.iys.
Cups and Saucers.
Our cup sale is now on. "We have made
four prices 25c, EOc, 75e and ?1 00 each.
The goods are all new, salable goods and
sold at half price. Come early.
C. Eeizessteet,
152, 151, 156 Federal street, Allegheny.
Bt calling "Hello, 11S6," you can order
the fineit ales and beers for your family's
use. Ieon Cut Bee-wihg Compan t.
Do You Intend to Move?
Rooms and houses eligibly situated ad
vertised 'in The Dispatch special To-Let
lists Mondays and Thursdays.
AT LATIMER'S.
UNDERWEAR! UNDERWEAR!! UNDERWEAR!!!
20ol 20cl 20cl
FORMER PRICES
50c, 75o,$l am-d. TT-p-wa:i?d.I
Our great February sale of Underwear Is now In full blast. "We show pyramids of
them. Piles upon piles, every color, for men, women and children. You have choice of
this imme'nse stock for the ridiculously low price of 20c per garment, sold formerly at 50c,
75c, $1 and up. These cuts in prices are genuine. Reductions real and sweeping. It's
the strongest claim ever made for your patronage by any dealer. There is down right good
ness in quality, and prices tell the story of the greatest bargain eyer shown ia thi section.
ttfc & W Aex& St
AT.T.-BfaTTBTnr.
SUPERFLUOUS
HA
m THE FEMALE FACE
Destroyed forever
wit n out pain, scar,
shock, trace or in
jury by the
ELECTRIC NEEDLE
OPERATION
By Dr. J. VanDvck. i
562 Penn ay., Pitts
burg. Never fails.
Book free. Pimples.
black-heads, liver
spots, freckles, coarse
deep pores, red nose,
enlarged veins of tbe
nose, birth-marks,
moles, elevated and
discolored scars, warty
excrescences on t b v
eyelid, neck and
bands, thin, dry, harsb, laucd and premature
gray aair.
Tender, itchy, bllstery. yellow, moist, crusty
and dry white scy letter, varicose veins, bar
bers' itcb, erysipelas, psoriasis, ecthyma, infan
tile tetter and every form of rash, hnmor,
eruption, blood and skin disease, every blem,
isb, defect, disease and discoloration of the
skin, complexion and hair successfully treated
by Dr. VanDyck; 20 years' experience.
Nervous prostration, nervous debility, vital
weakness, any form of headache, pain, neural
gia, epilepsy (falling sickness), paralysis, gout,
rheumatism, enlarged, painful, swollen and de
formed joints successfully treated by electric
ity by Dr. VanDyck. If you or any of your
family are afflicted by any condition above men
tioned consul: Dr. VANDYCK at once. Office
502 Penn av., Pittsbursr.
Hours 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. Sundays 9 to i.
bpecial rates this month. Rates very reason
able. fe7-S3u
A DELIGHT TO LADIES!
A clear, lovely complexion! How to obtain
itf Whyl ue Madame A. Ruppert's World
Renowned Face Bleach. It will positively do
all that 1' claimed, will remove all blemishes,
moth freckles, ducolorations or any skin dis
eise. It li harmless for external use, is not a
cosmetic, but a skin tonic, leave the skin soft,
smooth and white. Call or send 4 cents in
s'amps for sealed particulars. Price. $2 per
bottle, three bottles for S3, tbe usual amount
required.
MME. A. BTJFPERT,
Rooms 203 and 204 Hamilton Building, 93
Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
feS-so
B Like my Wife
to use
MEDICATED
Because it improves her
looks and is as fra
grant as violets.
SOLD "ETVEEtTSrWIUJllZE.
The Electrical Construction and
Maintenance Company,
Electrical Engineers and Contractors. Electric;
Bells, Burglar Alarms Annunciators, eta. In
candescent Ujbt and Bell Wiring a specialty.
Sole agents for the Jenney motors.
125 FIFTH AVENUE, Pittsburg, Pa.
Telephone 1771 ocl2-l-sn
45 & 46 South Diamond.
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