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"Who is this Edmund Eussell that you
girls are all so crazy over?" queried a young
gentlemen of a daintv feminine companion
in a luxurious East End drawing room the
ether evening.
"A disciple of Delsarte in the grace of
our bodies," answered the maiden with ft
pert little grimace suggestive of catechism
days.
"Ana what is his mission?"
"Id disseminate knowledge regarding
the poetry of motion, the art of dress and
of beautifying our abid'ng places. Satis
fied?" "Kot quite. Tell me more about this
disciple, that has in one week's time so
completely upset all ot your pretty heads
and succeeded in making himself the most
talked of man about town."
"Well, if vou'll take an oath that you
won't laugh and look sardonically wise and
sav 'nonsense' with a contemptuous accent,
or"do anything else disagreeable. Til tell you
all about him or rather all I know about bim."
"Agreed, so help me Kob. Til do nothing
named in the list or anything else disagreeable.
Proceed."
Bussell Comes Well Indorsed.
"Well, to commence with he's an indorsed
check and not to be discounted, for his in
dorsers are the most refined people in England
and America. Personally, he is, in his street or
lecture costume, not a striking figure unless
yon analyze him, for he adopts the prevailing
mode of masculine dress with ono or two ln
conspicuono modifications, and is not In the
leat aggretsive. Bat if j on -vatch him walk or
move you are fascinated by the lithe, panther
like grace ot bis boav.
B"And when you see him engaged In conversa
tion yonr memory fails to find in Its corridors
anyone else so perfectly at eae and irresistibly
charming. He speaks from hi big toe up, his
entire physique engaging in the conversation
and his bow is something to be dreamed over,
and sighed over, longed fur and practiced. His
lectures and talks ate extempore, but exhaus
tive on the snbjcts he treats. He's a regula
tor eight day clock, as it were, with all the
chimes m musical accord and the mechanism
so thoroughly perfect that nothing jars. And
with each moment he prog-es'es a point and
tells yon something new. He's an artist, not a
specialty artist, but a general evcrydav practi
cal one, that believes in making ourselves and
surroundings as harmonious as possible.
The nigh Harmonics In Motion.
"He begins with 'personality,' and you just
naturally feel yourself limbering up and grow
ing graceful while he talks, and you elevate
yonr chest and sway your body a little bit just
to see how it cces, you know. Then you prac
tice his method of walking as you go out, and
you think of what he said: 'Beautiful sentiments
and manners can only be expressed by
high harmonies in motion; bow vul
gar, every-day. commonplace things ex
press themselves in harsh, quick, broken
angles and lines.' And as you don't
wish to be commonplace you try to prevent
your head from giving those quick,
jerky little neds it is so accustomed to
and you fail lamentably. When yon reach
home you take a position before tbe mirror and
try to move as he did, and after a few minutes'
practice you are nut ot conceit with yourself
and everyone else. Russell included.
"But you take up his book, and, after reading
awhile you get up to see if you really are as
stiff and jointed doll-like as some of tbe
women he describes. You conclude that you
are very much that way, and you sit down and
try to be reposeful.
His Suggestions as to Dress.
The next time you bear him on 'Dress,' and
bemoan tbe fact thatyouhave given an order for
anew ereen cloth.as it neither matches your hair
nor your eyes, and he says your gowning should
do one or the other. And you wish you weren't
going to have so much gold braid on it, for it
certainly will detract from your eyes and teeth.
And you resolve to bave the high collar re
moved forthwith, because be condemns it so
Beverelyand gives such dreadfully good reasons
for it. And you think it woula be nice torhavo
boots to match tbe costume, so that the line of
color would not be broken and also that it
would be, as be says, 'chic.' to bave a special
Jewel, even if it isn't an expensive one, that is
uuiiiuudiiv uuia .uu tuuu ear ihiUUilluiO1
nious extravagance.
"You also decide not to call in the assistance
ot any more bones of whales in your attires
because they mar so seriously the contour of
the body. And besides, Mr. Russell declares
that the wait; untrammeled by objectionable
garments, with tho body in tbe proper pole,
v ill decrease in size a startling and conclusive
argument against wearing boned garments.
You rejoice over the fact that you
didn't purcbase that lovelv black
you thoucht of for a new -dress
as Mr. Russell says only lair and plump people
with no lines or cares in their faces should
w ear black, as it accentuates every shadow and
makes every line deeper, and you don't mind it
a bit that sou haven't a jewel case full ot
diamonnt, for they age a- woman and do not
harmonize with anything. They are mere spots
of light and you gaze around you and see so
many little brilliant flashes emanating from
pink tinted ears that in themselves would
arouse admiration and bo'd the caze were thev
not completely overshadowed by the little spots
ot lignt. In all, 5 ou firmly resolve to study
yourself and modify style to individuality and
become as nearly as possible a poem in your
self with appropriate drapinsr.as that is bis idea
throughout. Make the most of yourself and
let dress assist.
Ostentation Bather Than Art.
" 'House Decoration' Is his third lecture, as,
after jour body has been cultivated and your
dressing taken caro of, you want artistic sur
roundings. And while be talks you think ot
Mrs. Grosvenor Green's flat, with portieres
hanging on large brass rings at every door;
every shelf, dressing case and mantel littered
with gimcracks, the corners of tbe tiny rooms
curtained off and behind them more gimcracks;
the upright piano with a short-SElrted portiere
on and the top covered with vases,
with dragon candlesticks and with Jap
fan! the floors covered with filling
and then rngs and then tkms; tbe easy chairs
smothered in tidies, Armenian, Turkish and
Persian; the lounges and sofas covered two
layers deep with embroidered sofa pillows and
tidies; the radiator concealed by a Jap screen,
and over it some Arab scarfs; China rugs
guarding the hearth; a brass sunflower smiling
from the top of either andiron, and a brass
peacock spreading its tail before them inside a
high filigree fender.
"Such is the state of things that Mr. Rnssell
makes war against, and sayB the modern apart
ments gue too much ostentation to wealth
without any regard to art. And you agree with
him ben you think of the conglomeration of
furniture, plush cumins, mirrors, gilt frames,
placques, vases, statues, bronzes and such
things that in so many strictly new
homes bewilder the eye and speak only
of gold. You conclude to studv your own
room tf you can't control the entire bouse, and
discard everything that is not really usefnl and
beautiful and endeavor to compose a symphony
out of tho f nrnlehmgs you already have by a
different arrangement; and to use the Bide
liguts softly shaded in delicate colors instead
of tbe chandelier that makes you look old and
fatigued by Its glaring light. You resolve to
discard that immense gold frame that outlines
a picture above your mantelpiece, and the
picture, too, for that matter, so that you your
self may become the picture when you lean
aeainst the mantel. A hundred other things
you think of while he talks, for he fairly
abounds witb suggestions.
Mr. Bussell at Home.
"Then you visit him at his cousin's in the
Bast End if you want to seo him In his own
picturesque dress and have a glimpse of hit
wonderlnl jewels. Ho's charming in his street
suits, but be's moro than that In his house cos.
i tomes of beautiful shades of brown or drab
plush fashioned with an air of elegance and
comfort; his feet encased m soft embroidered
jsastera sanaais, ana ins estneuc neau
and hair in sympathy ana narmony witn
very undulating motion of Ms
louy. A. uencious perisnw pervao.es
at asmospnere snrroanaing mm. wnicn a en-
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think of, bat his art that make him, an In.
titration for better deeds and higher thoughts.
His language and bis sentiments are on an
exalted plane and he never drops while speak
ing of lis art The same xhjthmical notion
affects alike his body and bis conversation."
"Hold!" exclaimed tbe patient , listener,
this point. "Don't you supp&so be ever drops
into tbe ordinary lone enough to say 'confound
ltr"
"Never. Yon couldn't Imagine Bach a thine la
connection with that man."
Do you think it would eTer bo possible lor
me to become cultnred up to that polntt"
"Never. Yon conldn't imagine such a thins
in connection with this man."
"flow long i3 he to remain in the cltyf"
"A couple of weeks longer. He will deliver
one more lecture at the Pennsylvania College!
he has already piven three at the residence of
Mrs. A.E.W. painrer. ana ne is ranting 01
another course, besides he has any number of
pupils for private lessons."
"Is be married I"
"Most certainly, and to the most charming
little woman in the United States, whose per
sonality and gowns are perfect poems and
whose knowledge of Delsarte is as great, it not
greater, than her husband's. Their home and
scbool is In New York City, where they are
consulted on all matters pertaining Mart and
considered high authority."
"Aren't we going to hear anything but Del
sarte a la Russell for two weeks longer!"
Possibly not. It's in the air and you must
breathe, but it's wholesome and beneficial"
Kj.THI.EEN HUSSET-'WATSOjr.
TEE WEEK IK SOCIETY.
Weddings and Gatherings That Came With
the Beginning; of Lent.
Last Monday evening Miss Cecilia Hofmann
was surprised at ber home on Penu avenue by
a host of friends dropping in on her. Among
those present were tbe Misses Cele Bitter, Lena
Hofmann, Amelia Bruggemann, Jennie Link.
Julia Hofmann. Minnie Hartmann, Mary
McCnlley, Mary Parke, Ella Blank,
Lizzie and Mary Schafer and Sllvy
T.tnk and Messrs. Will Erue-sremano. Frank Utt.
Pel Brim. Ed Bitter, Will FrecKer, Henry
U te, John tschaier, J oe unic, jwi cianse, ran
heir. Theodore Diets, Nick Beifert, Louis
Kenziner, John Kost, Tony Bchilio, Frank
Kost, Mr. and Mrs. Haye Hunckele, Mr. and
Mrs. John Link, Mr and Mrs. Frank Schultz,
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hofmann and Mr. and Mrs.
John Hartmann,
A masquerade surprise party was tendered
Miss Emma Frey by the Manett Social, at ber
residence. Brownsville avenue, last week.
Dancing to the music of the Amity Quadrille
Band was indulged in by the merry young
guests' until a late hour. The unmasking took
place at 12 o'clock, when a most tempting lunoh
was served. That everybody enjoyed them
selves was but a natural consequence. Those
present Mere the Misses Frey, Blockinger,
White, Getty, Wily, Gorman, Stoop, Bmlth,
Hippie, Jones. Kellar, Goldman, Gearing, and
Messrs. T. Conner.Bloctinger, J.Conner, Sadler,
Hill, Crumley. Frltchara, Smith, Goldman,
Couple, Carroll, Byeington, Stoup, Gearing,
Buckley, McAfee, Kelllng and Fisber.
A very pleasant surprise party was held on
Tuesday evening, February 10, at the house of
William V. Hart, Lithgowe avenue. In honor
of his return-from an extended Eastern trip.
Dancing, tiddledy-winks, lawn tennis and
music wa the programme, after which the
guests adjourned to the elegant dining rooms,
where an elegant repast was served by Ken
nedy Among some of the guests present were;
Misses Llgbtner, Hutchinson, M. Hart. Allison
Seidell. Seigust, Bradford, B. Hart, Zimmer
man, McCready, G. Hart, Brennan; Messrs.
Bradford, Zimmerman, Hart, Moffat,Bradford,
Bostwick, Reed. CamnbelL. Smith, Lightner,
Selpes. Nurry, Beaver, Crowley, Mr. and Mrs.
Crowley. Mr. and Mrs. Hart, Mr. and Mrs.
Lightner and others.
Among the events of tbe week was the pro
grcsbivs euchre given by the members ot the
Eiffel Club, Tuesday evening, at the residence
of Miss Annie McCaffrey, of Watson street.
Each member worked ambitiously for ths
prizes, which were finally awarded to Miss
bauie Bartholomew and Mr. William Beckett,
while Miss Mary Coles and Mr. J. Barclay were
tbe "boobies" of tbe evening. Among those
present were: Misses Alice Small, Ida and
Mary Coles, Sadie Bartholomew, Jennie ana
Annie McCaffrey, and Dollie and Belle Dough
erty, and Messrs. John Knswinkle. Joseph Mar
tin, John Baird. J. Barclay' Edward Herd,
William Dutton, Charles White ana William
Beckett.
Tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Fleckensteln, of
Beltzhoover, presented a brilliant appearance
last Tuesday morning, the event being the
marriage of their daughter Eats toMr.Thomas
F. McGrath. The Misses Anna Fleckensteln
and Ella McGrath acted as bridesmaids, and
Messrs. T. F. J. Keating and J. A. Flecken
steln as groomsmen. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. Father Schramm at St.
George's Church. Allentown. After partaking
ot an elecant repast the bride and groom de
parted for their future home in Lawrenceville,
accompanied Dy best wishes and many sub
stantial presents from their friends.
A select party was held at the residence of
Miss Jennie Keating, 2313 Sarah street, last
Monday evening. Music and dancing were tbe
features of the evening. Among those present
were tbe Misses Jennie and Katie Keating
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.EXaULiaU iUilli&C, AU- iauu, a'muu.o av.c.vc,
Mamie Burnett, Katie McNamara, Mame and
Agnes Hughes, Louisa Heinlinger, Alice E.
McGuire and Katie J. Mackey, and Messrs.
John and Dan Deley, John Connelly, Dan Mc
Afee, And v Kunzelman, Will Rauch, Ibomas
Foley, Luke Mek'on, Will and F. Welxel
Thomas, James Keating, Michael McNamara
and Arthur Pierce.
A very pleasant and Interesting enchre and
and tiddledy-winks party was held at tbe resi
dence of Mr. Benjamin Pntchard. 1015 Bing
ham street, last week. Tbe above games and
dancing were the main f eatnres of the even
ing. The music was furnished by the "Poco-a-Poco
Orchestra." Among those present were
the Misses Cor Lea, Maud Douthltt. Annie
Finch, Lizzie Button and Blanch Stearling; tbe
Messrs. Ludwig and Herman Grote, Harry
Wigman, Will Schnchman and Benja
min Pntchard. Several solos were rendered
by Misses Pritchard and Douthltt, and Messrs.
Schnchman and Pntchard. Refreshments
were served at a later hour.
Mr. A. G. Mitchell, late Supervisor of Di
vision No. 10, Pennsylvania Railroad, was
called to Gallitzln on important business Tues
day evening. On arriving there he was waited
npon by H. C. Hill, A. H. Lvtle and J. G.
Wendroth, and escorted to his old office, where
he was presented by his late employes with a
handsome silver tea service lined with gold.
The presentation speech was made by Mr.
Wesley Spiers, to which Mr. Mitchell promptly
responded, thanking his fellow workmen most
warmly for their appreciation.
Miss Jennie Sankey. of Wylie avenue, enter
tained on last Thursday evening. In honor of
her cousin. Miss Bessie Sankey, of Salem, Mo.
Euchre, vocal and instrumental music and
dancing were prominent features of the even
ing, after which an elegant collation followed.
There were present the MlBses Semple. Misses
Patterson. Carpenter, Goodwin and Krepps;
and Messrs. Will Gray, Charley McGofnu,
Nutting, FerrelL Will McGuffln, Alex Moore,
Clyde Sankey and Fred Sankey.
An opera party will be .given Wednesday
night of this week at the Grand by the Misses
Bennett. The invitations are engraved, and
form dainty souvenirs of tbe occasion. They
read, "The Misses Bennett opera night,
Wednesday, February 18. vThe Black Hussar.'
as presented iby the McCaull Opera Company."
Then follows an Illuminated cast of tbe opera.
A wedding of last Wednesday evening at the
residence of Rev. Mr. McGIlL Allegheny City.
united Miss Mattie H. Bailey and I. L. Thomas
Miss Emma Henderson and her brother Joseph
acted as bridemaid and eroomsman. A recep
tion followed at the residence of Mr. Hender
son, in Chartiers township. The young couple
will reside at xngram ration.
The Martha Washington tea party to be
given at the Monongabela House one week
from to-morrow evening is to be a very enjoy
able affair, judging from the efforts the com
mittee are making to have the apDointments as
near perfect as possible. It is strictly an invi
tation affair, with invitations not transferable,
and the gorgeous assembly room of the Monon
gabela House will present a decidedly pictur
esque aspect, with the ladies of the Reception
Committee id their quaint Ldy,Washington
costumes and the guests in handsome full dress
toilets. The supper, even in prospect, is de
licious, and almost satisfying in its effect. The
affair is given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Major Samuel Harper Camp, and is for the
benefit of tbe relief fund.
The friends of Miss Aggie Wineland sur
prised her at hor home on Ligonier street last
Friday night. Games and dancing were tbe
features of the evening. Refreshments were
served and an enjoyable time was hadbyaU.
Those present were the misses Maggie Hall,
Belle and Jennie Croft, Lillian Beck, J alia
Scanlon, Sadie Anderson. Mary Patton, E-nma
Zacharlas, Kate and Clara Freiland, Kate
Bosterman, Annie- Buehl, Annie and Mary,
Williams. Aggie Robinson, Edith Meale, Alice
Ashnry, Cora Beigh-1, Kva Karley and Bessie
Blaney; Messrs. Jake Herman, Harry Clark,
Dand Allison, Harry Croxier. Frank Toomey,
OliverJJeet, Edward Hall, John Irvia, John
Bailey. King Armstrong, George Anderson,
Fred Kelser, Lee McLane and Will Wineland.
Hiss B4aehe Searignt, ot Broad sweet, But
-f-anHef sB--t-wisB-Byfc sv raEBsse -w y Wm iwa-siiy-f
day evening with an old-fashioned valentine
party. Dancing, music, valentines and an ex
cellent lunch contributed to tbe pleasure of the
evening. Those present were Mr. James Sea
right, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mr. Bell and wife,
Mr. Frantln.au and wife. Misses Millie, Alice
and Alda Smith, Sadie and Martha Lawton,
Badie and Annie Johnston, May Woolslalr,
Martha McKnlght, Agnes Henderson, Kate
Wilson, Annie Owen and Messrs. Floyd, John
ston, Bown, Frieseli, Gordon. Calderwood,
Lang. Lander. C. Bearight, W. Searight, Rent
Heater, McDougal, X-auderbangh, Goewey, and
many others.
One of tho most pleasant and enjoyable even
ing surprise parties of tbe season was that
tendered Mr. Samuel F. Long, Lincoln avenue.
East End, last Tuesday evening. Dancing -was
tbe principal amusement of the evening, while
euchre and tiddledy-winks were an enjoyable
pastime also; delicious supper was served.
Among those present were : The Misses Bertie
Drum. Idah Fandis, Statie Olrlcb, Cora Cable,
Katie Cochran, Jennie Cavanagh, Marv Beam,
Alice Carlise, Vernie Davis, Mary Jamison,
Maud Elberty and Ada Scboonmaker: Messrs.
a F. Long, O. Portser. A. Stahl, S. Strain. R.
Elberty, J. Yohe, J. Beldon, A. Parker. M.
Moorehead, B. Fritz, J. F. Lent and R. F.
Ralney.
A delightful surprise was tendered Mr. Ralph
Oehmler on Thursday evening at his home, on
Chartiers street, Allegheny, it being tbe occa
sion of his birthday. Progressive euchre was
Indulged in until 12 o'clock, after which elegant
refreshments were served. Among those pres
ent were: Misses Emma Voelker, Clara
Schwerd, Pauline Oehmler, Lulu Kemmer,
Lina Voelker, Minnie Langenhelm, Hettie
Gass, Collio Schlas Schlag, Clara Gass,
Lizzie Langenhelm. Martha Oehmler, Minnie
Frank, Emma Benkart, Tony Oehffiler and
Hettie Baetz; and Messrs. Charles Scnlag,
Henry Kemmer, Will Ango, Ferdie Baetz. Al.
Schwerd. Charles Steinhauser, Samuel Gass,
Oscar Eckert, Harry Gass, Henry Steinhauser
and Rudolph Eckert.
The Misses Grace and Anna McNair pleas
antly entertained a few of their friends on
Tuusday evening in their handsome and cozy
parlors at their home on Kmmerson street,
East End. Music was tbe f eatnre of the even
ing, followed by a delightful lunch. Among
those present were Misses Bluebell, Wilson,
Wassell, and the Messrs. Will Jackson,
Stucuell, Dr. Mnnford, W1U McGuffln,
Charles McGuffln, Walter Vandervort and
Clam.
As the time for closlnc the V erestchagln ex
hibition draws near, the attendance increases.
Art lovers go time and again, and persons who
never took an interest in tbe subject before
have been drawn to Carnegie Hall by tbe fame
of the Russian painter's works. An effort is
being made to bave tbe pictures kept here
longer. It is likely Verestcnagin's consent by
cable will have to be obtained before any ar
rangements can be made.
A very nice affair was the wedding of Mr.
Horace L. Pollitt, of Homestead, and Miss
Annie M. Coffey, at tbe residence of the lady's
cousin, Mrs. J. D. Curler, No- IB Wilson street,
on last Monday evening, it being attended by
a number of friends, who enjoyed themselves
greatly. After the wedding supper dancing
was indnlgedln until a very late hoar Tbe
couple will make their future home In Home
stead.
Among tbe many pleasant events ot the
week was the reception held by Mrs. Martin
Joyce at her residence, 817 Penn avenue, on
Monday evening, the occasion being in honor
of her brother-in-law. Captain John Foster, of
Portland, Me. Many well-known society peo
ple were present. Dancing was indulged in
during the evening and an elegant supper was
served, after which the guests departed.
One of the principal events of the coming
week will be a "concert and social" to be held
at the Ninth TT. P. Church, corner Fourteenth
and Bingham streets, Boutnslde.for tbe benefit
of the Sabbath school, Thursday evening, Feb
ruary 19. The programme Includes some ot tbe
best talent ot tbe city in speaking and vocal
and Instrumental music. Refreshments will
be served after the performances.
A soiree was held Thursday evening in the
lecture room of the Wnkinsburg Presbyterian
Church, under the ausnicea of the Young Peo
ples' Society of Christian Endeavor. There
was a long musical and elocutionary pro
gramme, every number of which was creditable
and well received. A well served lunch was
one of the pleasant features of the entertain,
ment.
The La Tosca held its first meeting Friday
evening at the residence of the Ml&ses Fret
bertshauser, No. 42 Bluff street, tbe head prizes
being won by Miss Carrie Sims and Mr. Harry
Frank, tbe boobies beinc; awarded Miss Annie
Frelbertsbauer and Mr. Fred Baetz, Tbe next
meeting will be held at tbe residence of Miss
Kate Patterson, No. 83 Locust street.
The next lecture of the Y. M. C. A. course
will be given Friday evening In the Academy.
Henry H. Ragan, who has traveled all over the
world, will give part of bis experiences in a lect
ure entitled "A Trip to Alaska." Mr. Regan
spent some time in that cold region, and among
other things will be able to give some interest
ing information about the seal fisheries.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Neal, of Blddle avenue.
gave a surprise party in honor of their two
sons, George and Emmett, last week. There
was vocal and Instrumental music, a luncbeon
and unlimited merriment. Assisting Mrs.
Neal in tbe duties of hostess were Miss Alice
Dinkey, of Braddock, Miss Carrie Mitchell and
iuiK. u. j.nuiicr, ui tt -i-viuauuri;.
Misses Emma and Lizzie Reed, of Shadyslde.
entertained a number of friends Tuesday even
ing in honor of Miss McDonald, of Wheeling.
Among those who enjoved tbe pleasant even
ing were the Misses McDonald, Schmidt, Slo
cum, McCrlckett and Reed, and Messrs. Ster
ling, Hoffman, Slocnm, Horner, Evans, Brown
and others.
The Manette Circle will hold a select mas
querade ball at Turner Hall, February 19. The
circle consists of tbe following members: Harry
Newman, Joe Harris, Nathan Hirscb, Frank
Kahn, Felix Pflaum, Ben Streng and Gerson
Streng. A good time Is expected.
A pleasant event of the week was a reception
given by Miss Keating at her home on Sarah
street Monday evening. Danclnc, interspersed
with recitations, was the order of enter
tainment, followed -by an admirably-served
luncheon.
Mr. Robert A. Zeck and Miss Maggie B. Watson
were married at the home of the bride's parents
in Philadelphia last New Year's Day. The
officiating clergyman was Rev. Edgar Cope.
Tbe parties are well known In Pittsburg.
Miss Minnie Maxwell was tbe guest of honor
at a pleasant party in Wilkinsburg Tuesday.
Mrs. George Horr, of Center street,-was the
hostess, and there were visitors from Pitts
burg, Allegheny, and Bennett's station.
One of the social events of next week will be
the "Allegro" reception at Cyolorama Parlors
Thursday evening, nnder the auspices of
Messrs, H. H. Farren, G. C. Langenhelm, W. F.
Braun and A. H. Langenhelm.
The second of the Misses Lee and Flack's
dancing class receptions was given on last
Monday. Notwithstanding tbe Inclemency of
tbe weather it was a great success, there being
some 100 couple present.
Dr. Jj E. Rigg will deliver a discourse on the
"Curiosities of the Eye" before Wilkinsburg
Council, Royal Arcanum, to-mprrow evening.
It will come under tbe bead of "Good of tbe
Order."
The Alcade Club met at the home of Miss
Beckle Butler, Congress street, last Friday
evening, ten couple being present. Dancing
and euchre were the features of the evening.
The Young People's Society of the Thirty
ninth Street Presoyterian Church have en
gaged the Rev. George T. Purves, D. D., to lec
ture at their church Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Mary Rombaugh, of Lacock street, en
tertained her relatives last Friday evening in
honor of her birthday anniversary. A pleasant
evening was spent.
Personal. Small Talk.
B. F. Pennington departed during the week
for Boston, his future home.
SMiss Emma Mlnnick, of Monterey street, Al
legheny, is visiting friends in Ohio.
Mrs. Captain W. & Reno, from Salem, O., is
visiting her relations in All egbeny City.
Miss Sara Livingston, of Congress street, who
has bern enjoying social life for tbe past five
months in New York, returned home last Sun
day morning.
Miss LidaNlccolls, a society bud of Union
town, Pa., attended the Crystal Slipper" mati
nee yesterday, the guet of Miss Nella D.
Clarke, of Marcband street, East End.
Mrs. Andrew Brown, Mrs. J. G. Bennett,
Mrs. William Brown and Mrs. Ferguson, of
Baltimore, spent a pleasant day1 last Friday
with Mrs. GeorgeB. Anderson at the Central
HotSL
Mrs, M. Tntell and daughter. Miss Milly, of
Buena Vista Street, Allegheny City, are still
continuing their Western trip begun last Au
gust, -They are at present in Montana, will soon
leave tor California, and, ia-aU probability, will
sail -for the' Eastern Continent via Pactflo
.Ocean, returning home Yie, Atlantic Ocean. The
taanr frlssda of .these ladies Will be clad to
lean ttt their health H Improved wonderfully
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Btjou Theater. i. .....Kajsnka
Duqnesne Theater. Primrose & West
Grand Opera Honse McCanl Opera Company
Williams' Academy Kentz-Santley Company
Davis' Museum curiosities, etc
World's Museum Curiosities, etc
Harris' Theater N. B. Wood
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
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Manager David B. Henderson is in town.
He came in yesterday morning and left last
night. Of course he was delighted with the
wonderful success of "The Crystal Slipper,"
which for the second time within a month
has done a business of nearly $10,000 on the
week. Mr. Henderson said: "Business in
the West has been very much better, the
atrically speaking, than in the East this
season. In Chicago, especially, all the
theaters have done well, and from Cincin
nati, Bt Louis and on the Pacific coast I
have equally favorable reports. I cannot
account for thi, for in the East, and In New
York and Philadelphia particularly, the
theaters have not done remarkably good busi
ness." The reports about Davis' new theater are
conflicting, as they always have been since tbe
first plans were announced. The preparations
for building-continue, and Mr. Davis and all
his friends and agents porsist la declaring that
the new theater will open In September next,
At the same time, it is said by many tbeatiical
people, that there is no evidence in New York
that attractions are being booked" for the new
house. It is probablo, however, that Mr, Davis
is proceeding quietly and that the theater will
open its doors at the time named,
.
Matt Smith, manager for "Kajanka," did
some extraordinary advertising last week. All
the country aronnd for SO miles has been
covered with the picturesque posters
of tbe spectacle. Mr. Smith tells me,
and bis story is borne out by Mr.
Hammond, of tbe bill posting firm of Murray
& Hammond that such extensive billing has
never Leen done in Pittsburg before. Giving
the details Mr Smith said: "We bave used in
advertising "Kajanka" in Pittsburg and tbe
surrounding country the following paper: 100
stands, each stand containing 40 sheets; 600
three-sheet posters. 10,000 one-eighth sheet
snipes, 2.000 one third sheet snipes. 6,000 one
sheets and 6.000 books, or in all 12.000 pieces of
paper. Barnum's show has never put out more
than S.0OJ or 9,000 bills in the same territory. In
addition to this the Biiou management put out
200 lithograph three -sheets, 2,000 one
sheets and 150 regular one - sheets.
If all itbls paper were pnt together
it would cover over 27,000 square feet, or more
than half a square mile. To pnt up this paper
80 hogsheads of pate were nsel for which 60
barrels of flour were needed.. We have dona
some big advertising before In this way, and
when we opened In New York, at Nlblo's, for a
six weeks' run, we spent $13 000 for bill posting
alone. You may be inclined to think that such
advertising is extravagant, bnt I assure you
that we bave always got onr money back. In
the eost of advertising the newspapers must
also be reokoned, and you know bow much that
will amount to. The motto of Miller Brothers
Is that you cannot advertise a good thing too
much."
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Mr. Francis Wilson has no reason to com
plain of the reception acoorded blm and bis
opera by the Pittsburg public, and it must be
admitted that very few performances of comic
opera have more thoroughly satisfied the theater-going
public The fact that the musical
side of the performance was extremely weak
did not prevent the audiences from enjoying
the excellent comedy of Mr. Wilson, Mr.
Flnnkett, Marie Jansen and their associates.
Mr. Wilson has certainly discovered the secret
nf cnmnonndlne tbe elements of farce-comedr.
spectacle and the lightest of light opera to the
liking of tbe American people, and it is likely
to prove almost as valuable as a goodjsized gold
mine or a gushing oil welt I understand
from good authority that Mr. Wilson's
receipts this season, his profits that Is, already
amount to over $70,000, and that means that be
fore tbe season ends 'The Msrry Monarch"
will have pnt 5100,000 to Mr. Wilson's credit in
bank. In this caso more than any other actor I
know almost, the credit Is due to Mr. Wilson.
He leaves nothing to tbe librettist or composer,
but sbapes their course to suit blsconception of
the public desire, and from tbe smallest scenlo
detail, from tbe very shoes of the chorus girls
to the arrangement of the lyrics, Mr. Wilson's
hand lb plainly felt. He described to
me the process by which "The Merry Monarch"
was evolved. He got tbe quaint idea which
actuates tbe plot from a French comic opera
which was played some years ago and failed
dismally. He made a rough translation ot the
libretto, which he gave later on to Mr. Cheever
Goodwin: then be found oaf from competent
sources what tbe principal causes of the opera's
.failure in Paris were. He was told that the
opera was too dismal in its general tone. Then
be took the plot and remodeled it, pnt in the
finale of tbe second act, and made tbe very
comic situation where tbe king strives to bide
the borror of his impending death
from his subjects by feigning jollity,
and wound up with that extremely
picturesque nautch girls' dance. He changed
the locale of the piece to India, in order to get
tbe brilliant color and variety of dress for
which that eastern land is famous. He showed
Mr. Morse, the composer, and Mr. Goodwin
exactly where be wanted the lyrics pat, and
arranged almost every line of tbe dialogue as
it now stands. It will be seen, , therefore, that
he can rightly claim the credit ot makine "The
Merry Monarch" tfie success it is. He tells me
that be has two operas now lu course of manu
facture under the same conditions. By this
means he thinks an actor can alone expect to
retain that very evanescent thing, popularity,
The attractions for tbe coming week are
pleasantly varied. McCautl's Opera Company
will give us "Clover," "The Seven Buablans"
and the "Black Hussar." "The Seven Buabl
ans" alone of these is new. Bat Pittsburgers
in the past have been very f ontl of "Clover,"
which was laBt given here with DeWolf Hop
per, Marion Manola and others of note in the
cast. Primrose and West Minstrels and the
spectacular glories of "Kajanka" will supply
entertainment for a large cuss of theater-goers
no doubt.
Mr. O'Nell's work "in "The Dead Heart" Is
artistic, and the play is doubtless posspssed of
a certain strength, but after all Pittsburg likes
bim better in the old, old, "Monte Crista," as
the biz audience at the only performance of
that play last night proved. ..
Hepbubn Johns.
, Bijou Theater.
Miller Bros.' magnificent spectacular produc
tion will be presented at the Bijou Theater,
commencing to-morrow evening, with the usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees. At an'er
tra matinee which will be given Friday each
lady attending will be presented with a large
souvenir box of Bon bona. It is but just to say
at once that tbe managers promise that this
presentation is in no tense to be comparethwlth
that of the same piece last season. The per
sonnel of tbe organization, tbe specialties, tbe
details throuchout have all undergone aohange
as thorough and complete as though the wand
of tbe good fairy bad really been applied to
them since they were last seen here.
Tbe following is an extract from the
Boston iHzrald, and describes tbe good points
of -"Kajanka." The Miller Brothers' great
spectacle "Kajanka" was presented last even
in" at tbe Grand Opera Hooso before an
audience tbat tested the capacity of that
spacious theater. The piece has been re
modeled and ereatly Improved since its pres
entation here last year, but tbe main features
of the production are the same. Tbe piece con
tains some very clever specialties, among
which are tbe Marlauis, eight Frenci acrobats,
whose work is real!) wonderful, and worthy ot
especial commendation! Mile. Bertoto, a little
lady from ParU, but LS years of age,
whose graceful dancing won for, ber a
decided bit; tbe Mariposa: dancers, eight
i,.ntirnl Kr.zliBh. Elrls.-Wbo made a verr
good Impression, winning, much applause by
their graceful danelng, and - Charl Ravel as
the olown, who convinced, everybody 'witness
in hi stett m , a riBCS)B4 1 aa-Hiaker Mat
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he ranked among the very best of pantomlm
ists. The scenlo effects and changes are really
beautiful, tbe idol room In tbe Jalnish temple,
Beelzebub's cave.the floral bower.and Electra's
bouse, are marvels of tbe scenic artist's skill,
and are worthy of more than a passing notice.
Tbe costumes of tbe ladles are simply gorgeous,
and bave a freshness and newness tbat is very
pleasing to the eye. Tne transformation scene
in the last act is magnificent, and the audience
seemed to know a good thing when It loudly
applauded as the curtain fell, shutting off from
view one of tho most beautiful and striking
tableaux tbat have been presented in this city
for a number of years.
"Mr. Birnes, of New York," will follow
"Kajanka" at the Bijou. Burton B. Barnes,
of JNew York, Is, ot course, the central fignre
ana the character on the stlge is even more
liberally Americanized tban In tbe work. This
takes with tbe audience, however, and so far
as that goes is a point gained. All the acts ot
tbe piece bave striking features tbe fourth
and fifth being equally vivid with the rest.
Amid tbe lurid fire of Corsican vengance. tbe
milder light of tbe love in trust shines steadily
between Mcuina JaoU and Edwin Otrard
JLmtruther. the avenger and her proposed vic
tim, bnt both are lenorant of. their relative
positions. The denouement ill tbe bridal
apartments of vantUa's Villa Bocagano is well
managed. Tbe company Is said to be equal to
the one seen here last season, which was a most
competent one. Although this play does not
depend largely upon scenic effects for its suc
cess, yet they are of a high order and some are
ingenious and novel, others very beautiful. The
engagement will be for one week, and the sale
of seats commences next Thursday.
Duqnesne Theater.
The merry lays of minstrelsy will resound at
the Duqnesne next week. Tbe attraction
booked and announced is Primrose and West's
band of burnt cork comedians, singers and
dancers, and tbe entertainment is said to be
the best in its particular line now touring the
country. George H. Primrose and William H.
West have for seasens past been known and
appreciated as tbe cleverest duo Ink their own
particular line of business in tbe amusement
profession. Though young men they bave
succeeded in attaining a position in their own
branch of tbe basin ess beyond all competitors.
At the head of tbe company which they an
nounce to appear at Mr. Henderson's popu
lar playhouse next week they are very
happily situated. Of course tbe two
gentlemen mentioned are the stars of
the'arirrflcatlon. bat saarcelv less consnlcuons
in brilliancy is a secondary black face luminary
who Is also prominently mentioned on the bills.
Lew Dockstader has no equal as a darkey 1ml
tator and a funnier man nnder a mask of sinis
ter hue would be hard to find. He Is one of tbe
oldest and most pronounced favorites which
minstrelsy has ever brought beforo tbe at
tention of the American public; as a conversa
tionalist, a talker to the audience, a burlesque
orator and an ingenious Imitator of tbe simon-
Eure cotton-flald darkey Lew Dockstader
as few imitators and no equals. Be
side bim in the roster of come
dians with this matchless organization
are George Powers, John Quinn and J. M. Jan
sod. In addition upon the Dili are mentioned a
number of clever specialists. Among them are
Cain and Loreno, burlesque trapeze artists,
who owe their nativity to Pittsburg, and who
bave already won a wide reputation abroad;
Swift and Chase, eccentric musical comedians;
the original Big Four, Smith, Waldron, Daly
and Martin, and of course, Dockstader, Prim,
rose and West. The ensemble ef the company
includes a number of noveltles.nouo of which
have ever been duplicated in a minstrel pro
gramme. One of the most pronounced is
the grand electric march of the Imperials,
a quiet drill in which the whole
company participates, which is enlivened by
electrical effects more startling than those
which bave characterized any previous stage
representation. A plantation song and dance
sketch, entitled "Log Cabin Neignbors," is
anothernovelty which is sure to please. It is
executed by a number of capable artists,
among whom are several of the best vocal and
terpsichorean performers upon tbe minstrel
stage. Then, too, there is the laughable sketch,
"The Fanograph," and also the black panto
mime, "A Horrible Night," and the beauti
fully costumed first part taken after thedrama
"Monte Crlsto." The family matinee will be
given Wednesday and tbe regular matinee
Batnrday afternoon.
Grand Opera Uoruo.
The name McCaull and successful comic
opera have been synonymous terms In the
past. The annual season of tbe McCaull Opera
Company at tbe Grand Opera House promises
to be a notable musical event. The organiza
tion includes a number of well-known and
popular comic opera artists, among whom are;
Helen Bertram, Annie Myers, Laura Joyce
Bell, Josephine Knapp, DigbyBelL Chauncey
01cott,Fred Frear, William Blaisdell, Charles
W. J)ungan, W. F. Rochester, Cora Henderson
and others, together with Carl Martens, mus
ical director. The repertoire for the week Is
made up of two old McCaull suc
cesses and a new opera, said by
many to be tbe most successful
Millocker has ever written: '-The Seven Saa
bians," which will begin its first performance in
this city on Friday night, wltn tho original
scenery and costumes of the New York produc
tion. Tbe story of "The Seven Soablans" con
cerns a German Count, who wagers with a
comic Mephlstopbeles that he will gain tbe lore
of tbe pretty daughter of the burgomaster. He
succeeds, but be mast not marry her or he loses
his bet. He, however, prefers the wife ot bis
heart to the mere bagatelle of the castle be has
wagered. The score is bright and the opera is
well placed on tbe stage by Manager
Askln. "The Beven Buablans," like
"Clover" and "The Black Hussar," is really
a comic opera, and not an aggregation of songs
like "Tbe Red Hussar" or a bright burlesque
like "The Merry Monarch." Tbe salient parts
ot the score are connected, it is said, by clever,
lngenlona and even scholarly music. The or
chestration is above tbe average, and the opera
throughout whether it effects tbe Viennese
mode or parodies the styles of Gounod and
Wagner, attracts by its life, its "go" and its
color. "Clover" will be given Monday and
Tuesday nights. "The Black Hussar" Wednes
day and Ihurtday and Saturday matinee, "The
Beven Suabiins" Friday and Saturday nights.
As to "Clover" it can be truthfully said that no
more melodious and exquisitely musical comic
opera has been produced la the last ten years,
with very few exceptions.
Harry Williams Academy.
The Rentz Santley Company come again to
this honse this week, and they will be as wel
come as ever. The Rentz-Santley Company is
capable of driving dull care away from the
most confirmed dyspeptic. The performances
are full of brightness, wit, melody and marches.
The latter are given by graceful, well-drilled
girls, richly attired. Tbe programme promised
is as varied and attractive as ever. Manager
Williams announces that after February 23
fonr matinees will be given each week instead
of two, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. Tbe change seems to answer a pop
ular demand.
Harry Davis' Museum.
A genuine troupe of Bamoan warriors are
announced for Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue
Mnsecm during the coming week. All of them
are a portion of the fearless band that rescued
the American and German seamen in the
frightful hurricane that occurred in the Apian
harbor March 16, 17 and 13, 1SS9. Tbe graphic
details of tbeir noble rescue are still fresh in
the minds ot every American. American ana
German war ships were lost, but those' brave
Samoans, forming a living chain through the
breakers, rescued many of the seamen. They
wero commanded at the time by Chief Atafau,
who Is with this troupe at the Museum, and
together with tbe warriors will give graphlo
illustrations of the manner in which many sea
men were saved. They will also introduce
their celebrated Siva, or war dane'e, tbeir stick
dance, spear throwing, and many other strange
customs of their country. Another novelty
that will be presented during tbe week will be
the -inauguration of a SO days' fast by Elmer
Collins, of Allegheny City. Manager Davis
offered $1,000 to any man tbat would abstain
from tbe use ot food for 80 consecutive days;
be was surprised to receive many applica
tions from peoplewho were anxions to make
tbe trial, and from the large number
of applicants Mr. Collins was selected; ho is 29
years old, and unmarried; is abstemions in his
habits, and expresses himself as confident that
he will win tbe money, lhe fast will commence
Thursday evening next, at 10 o'clock; a room
will be erected for him in the museum; he will
be attended by four medical students ot the
Western Pennsylvania College, and representa
tives of the dailirpress, Who will also be sworn;
they will divide the time into watches, and tbe
public can rest assured that the test will be
squarely on its merit. A physician will also be
in attendance witb Collins, and If at any time
be pronounces it dangerous to proceed with the
fast it will be stopped. A certified check for
$1,000, signed by Manager Davis, will be depos
ited In a bank designated by Mr. Collins, and
will become bis if he accomplishes the task.
Hourly bulletins will be given to the public of
tne tasters conauion iu as progresses, xie win
commence Thursday night, but will not receive
tbe public as visitors until 1 o'clock Friday
afternoon, and thereafter every day except
Sunday from 1 to 6 and 7 to 10 P. K. He will,
however be at the museum. In the curio hall,
during exhibition hours, 'commencing Monday.
In tbe theatorium a number of interesting
features, all new, will he introduced.
World's Museum Theater.
At the World's Mosenm Theater this week a
large bill of attractions is presented. In tbs
curio hall among other will be the $10,000
twins, tbe Martin sisters: Miss Millie Owens,
the proud possessor of the longest, heaviest
and most beautiful head.of-hair In tbe world;
the' -ayttetfatu and 'Supernatural Witt-be at-.
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bertus and the great wizard, Prof. Dodson.
the theater Retiaw & Alton's great vaudevi
In
vaudeville'
nmtm win Hv a. hlcr nerformance. Retiaw
and Alton themselves will do a novel bar acr.and
will introduce tbeir comio hat throwing. Miss
Annie Gerard and Wilton and Nelson will ap
pear in a farce comedy called "Faces," which
is said to be extremely funny. Among other
attractions will be Andy Gafney, who plays
with cannon balls.Morton, Reno and Mack, the
grotesque dancers, in some wonderfnl elastic
feats, and Auzola, the human corkscrew, by
Whom all tbe movements ot a snake are said to
De carefully imitated. Taking the programme
as a whole, tbe World's Museum Tneater
seems to be keeping up Its reputation for giving
a big return for 10 cents.
Harris' Theater.
The talented young actor, N. B. Wood, comes
to this house next week. Mr. Wood appears in
his new play, "Out in the Streets," wblch is a
drama of merit, and will be staged in good style
and will be presented by a company of first-class
people. AS Barry Farley Mr. Wood has a part
which gives him ample opportunity to display
his talent to.the best advantage.
Stage Whispers.
Mux. BxbtotO, a charming young dancer
witb an original method of her own, will bo one
of tbe features In "Kajanka" at the Bijou this
week.
Robert Makteli. will not play "Hamlet"
in Pittsburg this spring, as lthasbeenrnmored.
but will present "The Corsican Brothers" the
entire week.
A WHITEE In Drake't Magazine charges that
the first act of "The Fakir" is a word-for-word
plagiarism from the late Stanley Huntley'
"Spoopendyke Papers."
FeidaT will be special souvenir matinee day
at tbe Bijou. Bonbons in elegant plush boxes
will be distributed at the Bijou on Friday at
tbe "Kajanka" xnatlnoe.
No better variety performance Is likely to be
given in this city at any theater tban that of
Hyde's Specialty Company, wblch packed
Harry Williams' Academy last week.
Charles RAVEL, the clown In "Kajanka,"
at the Bijou Theater, will show a new genera
tion of playgoers what the comic pantomlmlst,
George L. Fox, was like in his best days.
Manaoeb Hesdebson says that his line of
attractions for next reason will include nothing
bnt tbe best of tbe first class stars and combi
nations. This season he started out late to book
and was handicapped.
Gcs Williams, the famous Dutch come
dian, and John T. Kelly, the typical Irishman,
are tbe leading stars of the "U A I" Company.
They are said to be most successful, and ere
long Plttsburz will see them.
Tbe receipts ot "The Crystal Slipper" at the
Duqnesne during tbe past week reached some
thing over $9,000 which was considerably in ad
vance of tbe remarkable business which char
acterized its Initial production at the Do
quesne.
Francis Wilson has been anxious about a
weak ankle all the week. In some way he had
strained tbe muscles of the left foot, and it
goes without saying that the amount of dancing
and leaping tbat he does is not curative In its
effects.
Hem's amutlng farce "A Brass Monkey,"
follows Primrose and West at tho Duqnesne
Theater. Ths piece Is too well known here to
require extended comment. It is one of tbe
oleverest skits which this brilliant artist has
jet turned out.
This McCaull Company at their recent en
gagement in Cleveland played to the best busi
ness of the season, and on Saturday night Man
ager Hart presented Mr. Harry Askln with a
handsome gold locket set with diamonds as a
souvenir of the banner week of 1S90-'81.
Lillian KtrssELL sat down on Sunday last
to an expensive dinner. One of the courses was
a brace of golden Chinese phessants that had
won prizes at the poultry show, and bad been
presented to her by the Poultry and Pigeon
Association. When living they were valued at
tiJU.
The J. C. Duff's Comlo Opera Company,
headed by the favorite English prima donna.
Miss Marie Tempest, of the Lyric Theater,
London her first appearance In Pittsburg after
a ran of SCO nights in London- and 125 nights In
New York will present for the first time in
this city, at the Grand Opera House next week,
the following repertoire: Monday, Tnesday,
Wednesday matinee and night, "Tbe Red Hus
sar;" Thursday, Friday, Saturday matinee and
night, Stephenson and Collier's most charming
comedy opera, entitled "Dorothy."
Miss Behteaji Is a pretty woman, one of the
prettiest McCaull has ever had. She is prettier
off the stage tban before the footlights. Her
eyes are her best feature, and on the stage,"
with the "make-up," all eyes look alike. These
particular eyes are large and dark and ex
pressive. Bhe has regular features and a
figure of graceful slenoerness. Sbo dresses in
quiet taste, avoiding entirely tbe extreme
styles characteristic of so many theatrical peo
ple. Her Interests are divided with a triumvir
ate, her mother, her sister and her art. The
little girl travels with her sister. She is Miss
Bertram in mlniatnre, has tbe same gazelle
like eyes. You may never bave seen a gazelle,
neither has the writer, but the comparison is
time-honored.
Diobt Bell, who plays here this week, is
one of the best of the old comedy war horses in
comic opera. He appeared in the original pro
ductions of "Merry War," "Queen's Lace
Handkerchief." "Patience," "Virginia." "Indi
ana," "Mikado." "Ruddygore," Don Caesar,"
"Crowing Hen," "The Bellman," "The Snake
Charmer," "Tbe Black Hussar," "The Begum"
and many others, and In each of tbem he met
with success. He, too, has got the starring bee
in bis bonnet, and isbaving an opera written by
a well-known composer, especially adapted to
his abilities. The opera, be tells me, is on an
Egyptian tneme, and the author of the libretto
has written a great part for him, in which he
appears as the Khedive. The prima donna of
the company will be Geraldlne Ulmer, and
negotiations are now on foot for the formation
of a great company,
A New Yore correspondent writes: Two
amusing farces and a melodrama came to town
from the road on Monday, and constitute the
only novelties of the week. Tbe melodrama
brought to the People's is called "A Mile a
Minute," and was written by Charles Coote
and Charles Klein, both actors, but the story
used is Charles Reade's "Old Mellish's Money."
It is a well constructed drama, to which has
been added modern stage realism, very cleverly
used. Tbere is a railroad engine introduced at
the most exciting period of the story. It has
revolving wheels, real steam, and behind it a
quickly moving panorama of pretty scenery,
which aroused much enthusiasm, Minnie
Palmer appeared in this play for the first time
since she left John R. Rogers' management,
and was as pretty and pleasing as ever. Tbe
play made a hit, and is sore to be a money
winner. The funny farces were Paul M. Pot
ter's "The Fakir," at tbe Columbus, wblch has
been entirely re-wrltten by its author, and
"Grimes' Cellar Door" at tbe Windsor, written
by Thomas Addison. "The Fakir" has a strong
company of fnn makers, who Introduce the
most diverting things they can do, and thus
make the play an amusing success. "Grimes'
Cellar Door" is only saved from being a variety
show by a thin plot and a clever attempt to
satirize those who are persistent purchasers
at auction sales.
A BTB&HGE CASE 07 PAEA1Y8I3.
A Young Lady Body Becoming u Hard
and Rigid as Iron.
ANDEE30N, ID., Feb. 14. Local physi
cians are perplexed at the peculiar malady
afflicting Miss Maud Jones, a young lady of
this city. Two years ago the disease made
its appearance. The fatty layer between
the musoles grew fast to the tendons and
xnusoles, and resulted in a sort of muscular
paralysis, in which the arm became as rigid
and hard as marble. The disease was tem
porarily subdued by generating the tissue
with a intgeon's knife. The physicians were
more mystified than ever when it made its
appearance in other parts of the bodyt A
number of operations have been performed,
hut with no nerofanent relief. At present
the disease has spread to the muscles of her
back and hips, until her body is as rigid and
stiff as iron. Doctors are unable to give it
a classification, other than to state that it i
a species of tuberculosis.
ARTISTIC EFFECTS IN
Fine Flower
And plant decorations. Novelties for
luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose
bunches to carry and corsage bouquet a
jpecialty. M- Patzbbsok,
Su 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity.
Special remnant and clearance tale of
drygoods and carpets, beginning to-morrow
and continuing the balance of week, at J.
H. Kunkel & Bro.'s, 1347 and J349 Penn
avenue. Bead the startling prices we have
made in another column. Two squares east
oi Union depot.
Household goods packed for shipment.
Hauoii & Keen ait, S3 Water street.
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want to participate in the immense values
we are going too6r in men'' Mrt-iu this
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Pittsburg, which Is the home of industry,
is also to become the home of industrial
school education. The committee, consist
ing of Messrs. Thomas H. Phelps, "William
Tagle and Thomas D. Kellar, appointed
Tuesday night by the Central Board of
Education to investigate the feasibility and
propriety of introducing the Bloyd or
Swedish system of industrial education, and
than whom none are better qualified for the
purpose, will undoubtedly report in favor of
tbe adoption of that system, giving plans
whereby it will best be introduced.
The! question! of industrial education has
attracted attention all over the country for
years. There are schools in Chicago,
Philadelphia. Baltimore, Toledo and
"Washington, hut their establishment cost
thousands of dollars, which were iurnisnea
by wealthy citizens. In Pittsburg no snch
offer was made, and the beanty of the system
tbat is intended to be introduced, is tbat It
will be practically Inexpensive, costing tbe city
nothing but the employment of such teachers
as may be chosen. This system will be in opera
tion September X, at least, though only on a scale
sufficient to determine its success. Eventually
ths svBtem will be extended to all tbe schools
the same as the other regular branches. At
first one room will be chosen in the central part
of tbe city. It is not yet known how low a
grade of pupils will be first taken. In other
cities is is tbe more advanced pupils who are
given the benefits of industrial education,
whereas Superintendent Luckey believes that
such a plan keeps from being benefited the
very children that ought to get its advantages.
Superintendent Luckey said yesterday when
explaining the Sloyd system, tbat It Is nothing
more tban tbe training of the hand and eye to
do that which has already been grasped by the
mind. The children are just taught to draw
the object. The system has been In operation
In Sweden for a century, and tbe scholars, in
stead of having an intermission go to tbe bench
and nse tools for a change. Miss Esselis, of
Sweden, nov( in charge of the Sloyd system at
the California Normal school, has sent to Sup
erintendent Luckey a box of articles made by
tbe pupils under ber charge. They are minia
ture pieces of carpenter work, a sled, palette,
key board, etc. The different pieces of
work show clearly the various stages
of progress and the value of the system. For
tbe Pittsburg schools tbe Idea is tbat after a
time all the teachers will be instructors of tbe
system, in addition to tbeir usual duties. If
tbe initiatory plan be a success several ex
perienced teachers will be brought from out
side the city to train the Pittsburg teachers for
the work. When It was intimated to Superin
tendent Lackey that the teachers might not
take kindly to such an Idea, he laughed and
i said: The same objections were made wben
the teaching of music was introduced into toe
schools, but yet how soon and how well they
did this workt"
Now that there are no Conncilmen to elect
next Tuesday, the great issue ot tbe day will
be over tbe election ot School Directors. Of
course, the primaries ot last nieht settled the
majority of the contests, bnt there are two
fights which will shine out prominently Tues
day. One of them is In tbe Thirteenth ward,
wbich will determine whether Mr. Mc
Millan will return to the Central Board.
Tbe drift of opinion is that Mc
Millan's candidates, Frlesel and Lawton,
will win. Tbe other fight is in the Springfield
district, where representation in tbe Central
Board is also tbe question at Issue. Tbe candi
dates for such representation are Dr. Mc
Cready and Mr. Henderson, and both are also
candidates tor positions on the Local Board,
wbich will choose the Central Board represent
ative. It Is said tbat Pr. Uterret is not satis
fled with tbe result of tbe recent primaries, and
will run as an independent candidate.
A curious discovery was made by the Execu
tive Committee of tbe State Teachers' Asso
ciation when in convention at Harnsbnrg on
the 6th and 7th Inst. Last July the Committee
on the Hlgbee Memorial Fund waited on the
Committee on Public Grounds and asked per
mission to erect a monument to Superintend
ent Higbee's memory on tho State Capitol
grounds. The gentlemen at Harrisburg said It
was Impossible to grant their request,
for, if it did so, similar ones would
be made, and in consequence tbe Capi
tol groudns wonld resemble a cemetery.
An investigation showed that an act bad been
passed in 1672 setting aside .for educational
Eurposes a portion of the Capitol grounds, so it
as been decided to bave placed thereon a
monument to tbe late State Superintendent, to
which will be added busts of Tbad. Stevens,
Thomas H. Burrows, General Wolf, and after
tbe death ot any prominent educational man, a
tablet to bis memory. The time for closing
the Higbee-memorial fund has been extended
till July, 1891.
Tbe burning question in the Thirty-first ward
wbich the citizens will vote on next Tuesday, is
as to whether tbe ward should have a new
scbool building. It is cbarged that tbe present
buildings are so badly ventilated as to breed
disease and cause a falling oaT of 15 per cent in
attendance at certain seasons of the year, and
they who arc in favor of a new building say
tbat snch a move is the only way to remedy the
difficulty.
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Miss Fran h has been added to the corps of
teacher a t the Humboldt scbool, owing to the
increased sobool attendance. All tbe rooms in
thi? bull ding are occupied, and the Board of
DireCirs are on tbe lookout to find a suitable
room f acbool purposes.
Garfield Post 215 will, next Thursday, pre
sent to the pupils of Thad Bterens' School tbe
Deautifulsllk flag which tbe school recently
won at the Grand Army fair. J. S. Lambie
will present tbe flag, while Mayor Gourley will
receive it on bebait ot the school. Superin
tendent Luckey is down on the programme for
one of his usual happy oratorical efforts.
Tbe West Newton Teachers' Institute con
venes shortly. "Parents and tbe Public School
Bystem" is tbe subject 'to be discoursed upon
by Superintendent Luckey.
Mrs-VanWaggonrrill likely assume charge
of drawing in tbe Pittsburg schools the begin
ning of tbe coming school month.
Arrangements are being made to bold a
Teachers' General Institute early in March.
Vice President H. VV. Fisher, ot the Teachers'
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CARPET BUYERS, -:- ATTENTION !
EXTRAORDINARY BARG AOS !
We have purchassd'the entire production of a HAED-TJP CAEPEI MILL AT A
GEEAT S ACEIFICE, which we trill dispose of at about
35 TO 50 PEE OE1TT
Less tban prices prevailing in the other carpet stores. Call and tee this rtock. A glsnoe:
will convince yon that we offer the greatest Carpet bargains in the two cities.
Tatijter'q
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Institute. Is now in communication with Prof.'
Delos Fall, of Albion Colfege. Michigan, to se
cure his services as lecturer for the evening.
Miss M. J. Graham, of the Grant School, in
vited her entire High School class to visit tbe
Verestscbagln collection yesterday morning.
This complimentary treat became theirs be
cause the class made the highest class average
at tbe December preliminary examination for
High School.
BIOCKED BY MOB VIOlZITCE.
World' Fair Laborers Driven Away and
Forced to Bun a Gauntlet.
Chicago, Feb. 14. An attempt wa
made this morning to put a gang of Italians
at work in a secluded portion oi Jackson
Park grading in preparation for the
"World's Fair, but the pickets 'of the idle
crowd discovered the rate and, armed with
sticks and stones, made a dash upon them,
the Italians fleeing in all directions.
Tbe discovery was also made that the car
penters at work on the temporary structures'
were receiving less than union wages,
whereupon a delegation of union carpenters
waited on them and gave tbem 15 minutes
to quitwork. Some of them obeyed, and
those who did not were pitched ofl the scaf
folds. So not a stroke of work in behalf of
the "World's Fair is being done to-day.
Some of the Italians were caught later and
forced to run the gauntlet between two long
rows of idlers, who pounded them with
sticks as they ran.
POLITICAL DISABILITEES VH KAKSAS.
An Amendment to the Constitution Desired "
to Remove the Incubus.
Topeka, Feb. 11" The House, without
an, opposing vote, has passed a bill looking
toward the removal of political disabilities
from all persons who volunteered their
services against the Government in ths
"War of the Rebellion.
The Constitution debars volunteer Con
federate soldiers from the right to vote or
hold office, and this bill is expected to re
move these constitutional bars.
PIANOS
Nowadays, are hard
things to bay, so
many brands beint
on the market that
one hesitates where
to go to get an Instru
ment; At such a
time it is desirable to
go to an old estab
lished I well known firm.
n fl fi whose name alone is
fl!! a guarantee of tbe
VAl 111 Instruments sold.
Such a firm is that
ot SIELLOR &
HOENE (Establish
ed 1331 J, of 77 Fifth
avenue,, who deal
only In Pianos and
that are strictly first
class and reliable,
and that give years
of service in tbe
household. Such In
ORGANS
struments are the famous Hardman, A. B.
Cbase, Krakauer and Vose pianos, and Chase
and United States organs. Write for pamph
lets interesting to you.
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77 FIFTH AVENUE.
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Will bay a good sea
ona-nana sewing
Machine at
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Domestic Office
No. 8 Sixth St.
E. R. BROOKS
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Domestio Sawing Machine and
Domestic Patterns.
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Private Sale of Oriental Goods
At 174 Federal St, Above Dia
mond St., Allegheny.
Rare and beautiful ruzs, large carpets, all of
choice designs and colors; fresh, new and per
fect. As oor stay in this city is to be a short
time only, we give this great opportunity to the
ladles and gentlemen to purchase some goods
and furnish tbeir bouses at a lower price than
has ever been offered in this city.
BPECIAIi SALE OF H0BAS3AN
CARPETS, 1Si12 FEET.
Direct importation of AGOP, ALEON & CO.,
of Turkey. felS-30
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Newton's System of Dress Cutting.
The simplest and easiest to learn of any on
the market. Patterns cut by this system need
no refitting whatever. Call and examine Kew
ton's System at tbe
White Sewing Machine Booms,
12 SIXTH STREET. felS-113
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