EBsS V WT T1 - ?vvvr':S'1:7i -SflRS isrTMw x 12 'THE FTTTSBUSG DISPATCH, SUNDAY FEBRUARY" -22, 1891 I- I WW TriE BEJUlTY The flood and its sequel, mad, have bad a very dampening and depressing eflVct upon things in general, social life included. Tea parties in the name of Washington's better half and Delsartism alone hare kept their beads above the water daring the past week, with, perchance, a few lectures on subjects tbat would float. Delsartisin, however, or rather Bussellism, is on the wane in tbis city, and tbe exponent has actually been the subject of some very pointed though covert criticisms among the more daring of the society ladies. But bis theories are not criticised their age and an tiquity protects thrm nd doubtless their energetic revival here In the past two weeks will inaugurate a new era of cultivated gowns ana rooms, gestures and manners, for which dlr. Russell should have due credit. Gowns for tbe Spring. Speaking of gowns reminds me tbat it is nearly time tor spring openings, and I ran give some advance information regarding certain gowns tbat will be displayed in a Firth avenue emporium shortly. To commence wit a, every thing fashionable In fpring wear will savor of ancient times and departed royalty, tbe favorl es being Henry IL, Henry V., Louis XV. and Louis XVL effect?, and one must be well posted Id bi-tory and tbe manner of drt-ss of tbe different periods to correctly pi ce tbe new suits. Tbey are wonderfully stylish, wbetber bearinc tbe stamp of tbe Henry or tbe Louis reigns especially on tbe street, to wbicb tbe first Impressions would confine them en tirely. But as afternoon ana evening toilets tbey are just as cbic and pretty wben you be come educated op to tbe Idea by glimpses of exquisitely beautiful materials, royal colors and bewitching styles as I was. Ono of the Prettiest. One was a costume tbat looked as If it might bave been purloined from some of tbe old por traits ot Henry Vs time. The skirt and tbe coat were fashioned of canary colored crystal silk, tbe skirt with a demi-train and the coat with tbe graceful bip seam and box nleats,with generous size Docket lapels overharging. Tbe sleeves and wai-tcoat were of while figured grenadine. Full ruffles of wbite crepon fin ished tbe neck and fell very low over tbe bands, giving tbe peculiar court effect. GoHned in such a manner one wonld be sure of attracting admiring attention and creating favorable comment, tbougb Russell says the dre-s should be subordinate to tbe individual at all times and in all places. Demi-trains excepting for cainage occupants are decidedly bad form and not to be tolerated in a pedestrian. Lice i- tbe favorite material fortrmituiiigs on tbe earlv spring fancy toilets. As a founda'ion it is passe, and its place is usurped bj figured nets, but as a matter of adornment ft is to be used in abundance. Grenadines and China silks are to be very popular. And the designs fur outing costumes are simply bewitching, -o artistic and varied tbey are. Prettv little silk waists, reefer Jackets and bias skirts in plain, striped, plaid nd polka dniud material ot all shades and iclors constitute the outing costume depart ment and - iggest comfort, beauty, and style in a very desirable combination. Tbe Mission of a Valentine. St. Valentine's Day passed without any pro nounced observance In tbe city in tbe line of sentiment, tbougb one little bit that came to my Lnuu ledge is certainly worthy of being chronicled, as It proves tbe neatness and dis patch with wbich a Pittsburg girl cai handle any subject, even a persistent gentleman whose attentions are not de-irable, but wbose friend Ebin is. Tbe valentine was a band-painted placquc. The order was filled by one of the bcbuol of Design girls, and tbe design was a real live-looking heart up In tbe left-band cor ner pierced with an arrow and shedding blond in great drops at a truly alarming rate. About half way down on tbe right band side was perched atiuvCupid upon bis favorite seat of clouds, one little loot tucked up under him as only a Cupid can tuck, and bis dimpled hand- grasping i bow, ultb which be was aim ing a second arrow at tbe sadly mutilated heart. A neat waj of informing tbe gentleman in question tnat ber heart was alreidy arrowed, wasn't it? But it was a rather expensive way, tbe placque alone costing S2 CO and tbe painting tbat much more. Pads "With the Photographs. One of the fads agitating tbe feminine public just at present is rather a provoking one, as money will not make amends for past neglect, and only a limited number of the thoughtful ones can indulge in It. It Is tbe framing to gether ot annual pictures of little Margaret or Donald or Jibs Agnes, or Master Artbur, taken througb a succession of years on their birthday auuivcrsarles, thus enabling tbe Utile ones to look upon themselves as tbey were, and also reviving memories In tbe hearts of fund parents. Apropos ot that it Is nearly time for a boom In the photographers' business. Easier bonnets and becomiug toilets, that make one feel so joutbful. after throwing off the heavy clothing and wintry furs, generally result In an Intense ele ire and firm conviction that leads to i be pho tographer's gallery. Baby too, is maae a subject of tbe picture convictlou, for tbe dear little tot can be ukm out with perfect impunity and perfect icmper in tbe warm days of rpring, to either of w hich the extreme hot or cold weatber do not conduce. Plttsuurg is to have some new galleries, too, making tbe temptation all tbe greater. e A Question of Grave Importance. A letter received at tbis office and marked by tbecdiioi, "Too deep for me respectfully re ferred to the society editor," reads: "What should a young man do, If whon calling upon a lady without a previous appolntmeut young-man-come-again puts in his appearance under tbe same circumstances? Should nnmber one retire, or is number two the intruder? ' Never having been a young man, and conse quently never Having been making a call tbat was interrupted In that manner, 1 was at a loss how to make answer. But, fortunately, during a visit at a suburban borne, I met three young gentlemen, who. to my kuowledge. were all actively engaged in courting tbe same girl an heiress, by the way. To them I propounded the all-important ques tion, and with great feeling wa it discussed pro and con. Finally it was decided tbat tne first one on tbe field was tbe legitimate holder ot tbe joung lady's attenti in during the even ing. And li was wonderful how speedily each ot the three donned their topcoats and hats and excused themselves, after tbe decision was reached. The Amateur Theatricals. A great many Pittsburgers will go to Wash lngton tbe lesser to-morrow evening for tbe theatrical performances to be given there Mon day and Tuesday evemugs in tbe Opera House. Young ladies from this citv will assume the cbaracteis of tbe cast complemented by tbe handsome students of tbe Washington and Jefferson College. And on tbe first evening, when "Macbeth" is presented, Bvrun W. King, under wbose management the plays are given, will a-sumu tbe title role. A great deal cf interest is centered, too, upon the coming presentation of "Bad Advice," by tbe-tudentsof tne Western University In tbe Pittsburg t'lub Theater next 'Ibursday even ing. Au orchestra composed of Uuiverslty stu dents will be a novel feaure. and tbe University Glee Club will also appear In several selections. Ii is to be quite a Uuiverslty affair with the ex ception ot tne audience, which will embrace otuers besides theological students. Kathleen Hussey-Watson. THE ITEST V70EK. OF LENT. Social Gatherings Aru Not Very Numerous but as Pleasant a Ever, One of tbe brilliant and enjoyable events of tbe week was the birthday reception given by Mr. Christ S. Knaur at New Timer Hall In honor of bis sister and brother. Miss Lottie E. and Mr. Ben Knaur. Tbcro were ISO guests J present Mr. Knaur was assisted tn receiving by his mother, Mrs. C, J, Knaur, and sl-ter, Mrs. James T. Hopkins. Dancing and music was th programme of the evening. Mr. H. L. Devanand Miss Lottie Knaur led tbe grand march. Mr. Knaur is quiet and reserved and does not dance, but be likes to play tiddle dy winks, which game was enjoyed by those who did not dance. At midnight, while tbe Montootb Orcbestra played low sweet strains, tbe guests were escorted to ibe dining room, where an elegant supper awaited tbem. Tbe remainder of the evening or morning was spent In dancing: At 2:30 the guests took their departure witb reluctance and manv congratu lations. Prominent among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C J. Knaur. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hooklns, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Tavlor. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gibon. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Busn, Mr. aud Mr. Willis Kearns, Mis Lottie E. and Miss May Knaur, the Misses Wormsley. Miss Ada Can y. Mis Clara Taylor, Miss feadie and Ada Convert, Miss Clark, the Misses Butt, Miss Katie Hopkins, Miss Eva Mnnaih, Miss Blanche Courtney, Miss Carrie and Katie Schlag. the Misses Leech, Mis. Betta and Lfllle Courtney, Miss Carrie and Rosio Mncker. Miss Hughey, Miss Amelia Flsber. tbe Misses Robertson, Miss Annie Boe der, Miss Hunter, Miss Miller, Miss Billings, Miss Bnsle Lacber, Miss Mary Lyncb, Miss Julia O'Connell, Miss Birdie Jacobs and Mr. Ben Knaur. C S. Knaur, John H. Caskev, H. L. Deran, R. C Canning. F. Bucbannan, O. C Taylor, J. hipe. W. Tanner, Frank and P. Hop kins, Joe and James Wormsley.John G.Ho'rer, James aud Patterson Sweeney. S. l)onaldon. Then. Eckert, Mr. Steinhauser, Mr. Beaver, Frank Malov, Charles Schlag, Mr. Dietz.Mr. Sauers, Mr. Kindlier, James Stewart, Mr. Pai-ley, T. H. Blemniing, Harry Scbreiher, E. Euimel, Charles and Frauk Workmaster. Master George A. Frazler distinguished him self on St. Valentine's Day as a tborongbly charming host. Little folks abounded in tbe pretty borne of bis parents, and all tbe games tbat childhood is fond of were indulged In, besides a delicious supper. Tbe party was in honor of the 8th birthday of tbe lad. as tbe conning Invitations affirmed. They read as follows: "Tbo day named for tbe good old Saint I also claim as mine. For eight years ago, my papa got A comic valentine. In honor of tbat glad event I'm going to give a party. And, if yon come, I'll promise yon A welcome, warm and hearty." The hours wero from 1:30 to 90 P. M.. and the young folks present were: Ethel Ritchey, Stella Hegner, Myrtle Bauman, Ida Sipe, Lizzie White, Emma. Lake, Bessie McClelland, Pansy Day, May Day, Be-sie Day, Pearl Goodwin, Sopbie Men. Nellie Louden, Bess Johnson, Mary Patterson, Ada Hurd, Boy Adams, Floyd white. Stewart Richardson, Tod Campbell, Fred McGinnes, Courtney Mc Kown, Milo Scott. Fletcher Whi o, Edward Hurd, Dave Campbell, Cbauncey Hurd, Bob Heber, Engene McKelvy. Cbauncey O'Nell, John Campbell and Frank Stewart. The soiree musicale held at the residence of Mrs. C. L. Magee Friday evening, was botb a financial and artistlo success. Over $200 was obtained by tbe "Willing Hands" for tbe South side Hospital. This society is a branch of tbe King's Daughters, and since its organization bas done lasting good for various charitable enterprises. Tbe successes ot tbe evening were Mrs. Maurice Coster's recitation of "Anx Italiens," and her artistic rendering of Rnsim's 'Una Voce Poco Fa;" and Mr. Russell's Inimit able recitation of "Lady Geraldine's Court ship." Other pans of the programme were: A quartet, "Noctnrna," from Cornelius Ourlltt, by the Misses Gillespie, McCallum, Faber and Gnffln; a vocal solo, "Patria," from Tito Mattel, by .Mr. W. B. Edwards; a piano solo, Spinning Song," from Wagner, by Miss Sevllla Friend: a violin and piano selection. "Cava tina," from F. Baff, by the Missel Clara and Florence Aiken; a vocal solo, "La Musica Proibita," from Gartaldon, by Mrs. Maurice Coster, and a piano duo, by Mrs. C. L. Magee aud Miss Gillespie. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Cornelia Maude, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. Hugh J. Hoyt, of this city, to Rev. James Henry Miller, of Evansville, Iurh, on Tuesday evening, February 24. at 8 o'clock, at tbe Sixth Presbyterian Church, on Franklin street. Rev. J. F. Patterson, tbe pastor, will be assisted in performing tbe ceremony by Rev. McKay, of the E. E. C. P. Church. Martha Hoyt Morgan, a small cousin of tbe bride, will act as maid of honor and Mioses Annie Young and Sara Chal mers, friends ot tbe bride, will act as bride maids. Tbe groom will be as Isted by bis class mate. Rev. Garvin, of Cnnoord, and Mr. Dewitt Net leton, of this city. Tbe ushers are Messrs. Norman Nolen, George Barnes, Cbestre Nel son. Guy Burford. After the ceremony there will be a reception at tbe brlae's residence, 257 Webster avenue. On Thursday evening, February 12. Mr. Will iam Battlenian gave a reception at his resi dence. No. 1821 Carson street, in honor of bis marriage anniversary one year. Mrs. Battle man received quite a nnmber of very band ome presents and an elegant sapper was served at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Battlemau received many congratulations and good wishes for their future. Among tboe present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Battleman, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wcidmrn. Mr. and Mrs. Will Kemmler. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klein, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffman, Joseph Eruy, A. P. Weidman, John Semmelrock. Miss Carrie Weidman, Mli Emma Krart, MKs Birdie Battleman, Miss Hilda Hoffman, Mi-s Ella Klein. Miss Tille Klern. Miss Dora Hoff man, Master Herbert Battleman and George Hoffman, Jr. Washington's Birthday was'celebrated by St. James' Roman Catholic Church, of Wilklns burg, last evening In good style. Father Lamb ing delivered an address on "George Washing ton' that was different from tbe average patriotic oration and a great deal more inter es ing. Tbe Scbmertz Orcbestra rendered some excellent selections, and there were some vocal and instrumental solos tbat reflected great credit upon the performers. Among those who took part were Misses Agnes Lambing, Mime Knorr, Rosa Weber, Kate Brennan. Annie Lanlgan, H. B. Baxter, Annie and Maggie McCabe, and Messrs. Hooper, C. C. Griffin, F. W. Robcrtshaw, E. A. Scbmertz. C. C. Carotuors.Fred Evart, Jno.. McGill and others. Tbe accompanists were Misses Hollobau ana Mash and Mr. Theo Hoffman. Friday evening, February 20, Miss May and Master Tom McCoy, of No. 119 Sheffield strset, Allegheny, entertained about loOlit.Ie friends. Tbe occasion was tbe IStb birthday of Master Tom. The home looked like fairyland, tbe pure white covering of tbe floors beautifully accentuated the delicate tints of tbe lovely dresses worn by tbe little misses. Music, flowers and a supper served by Lutber made the occasion one long to be remembered by all who joined in wishing tbelr little friends many bappy returns of the day. The Young Ladles' Aid Society of the M. E. Churcbof Wllklnsourg realised a neat sum from tbo entertainment tbey gave In Academy Hall on Monday evening. There was a well prepared programme. John G. Si evens. In recitations and Impersonations created a de cidedly pleasing Impression, while the vocal and Instrumental music by Miss Clara Chester, Mis. Robert husiell, Miss Grace Higbberger and Miss Mary Scott were very much enjoyed. Tbere was a large audience and every member was loudly applauded. The charming home of Mrs. C. 8. Frisblo, IB Marion avenue, Allegheny City, was the scene of a dellgbtRl afternoon tea on Wednesday last from 3 to 6. Among tbe guests were: Mrs, Edwin Lare and MlssLare. Mrs. Walter Muzzy, Miss Eaton and Miss Sadie Eaton, Ml&a Mc Neil, Mrs. McCullougu. Mrs. Aiken, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Locke, Mrs. Hax, Mrs. Laymen, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs, Bailey, Mrs. R. C. Porter, Mrs. William 8. Casey, Mrs. Charles Jones and Miss Jones. Tbe home of Mr. aud Mrs. Palmers, of Banks ville, presented a brilliant appearance last Tuesdav, the event being the marriage of Miss Lizze Williams to Mr. Reed. Miss Mary Williams acted as brldemald and Mr. Elliott as groomsman. After the ceremony was per lornied delicious refreshments were partaken ot Tbe bride and groom departed for tbelr future borne in Bauksville, followed bv tbe bappy congratulationsandbest wishes of a host of friends. Tbe Enon Club will give Its first select re ception Friday, March 6, at Moore's Hall, Hazelwood. A special car bas been engaged to take tbe members to and from the reception. J.imet Merring, Sidney Griffith and William J. McAdams will make their first appearance as floor managers that evening. Tbe last of the T. M. C A. course of lectures in Wilkin'burg was given in Academy Hall Friday eveping. Henry H. Rigan, a noted globe trotter.told an in'ere-ting story about bis experiences in Northern America, illustrating bis remarks with etereopticon dissolving views. A birthday surprise party was given by Mrs. James G. Mecbllng, at ber residence, Mig nonette street. East End, on Tuesday evening, tbe 17tb lnst In bonor of Mr. Mecbling. A joyous company was tbe one on band to make merry the event, which will never be forgotten by those present. The Martha Washington tea party to be given to-morrow evening at tbe Monongahela House by the Ladies' Aid Society No. 6. auxili ary to Major Samuel Harper Camp No. 102. Sons of Veterans, will he a splendid affair, judging from tbe arrangements that bave been perfected fur the event. On last Wednesday evening the Misses Joe br Venning and Anna Dalzell entertained the Columbia Orchestra at tbe residence of Mist Venning. The music was excellent. The mem bers ot tbe orchestra are Mr. Baker, Charles Dowdo, John Pinkerton, Jean Snyder and John Dowdo, The marriage of Miss Ada Williams, daughter of W. D. Williams, of Smith's Ferry, to Andrew Jd. Maratjta, of Sheridan avenue. East End, occurrea on tne lotn at mo ivjiusuw mo bride's parents. Rev. J. N. Swan being the officiating .clergyman. The Young People's Society of Christ M.E Church Invite all tbelr friends to a sociable which they will give at tbe cburcb to-morrow evening, February 23. Refreshments will be served and a general good time is anticipated. A delightful party was given by Miss Lanra Howell in honor of her 18th birthday last Mon day evening. Miss Annie Palmerand Mr. John Jenkins rendered f ome very fine musical se lections. The Misses Mollis and Carrie Blngies will entertain tbe Monday Night Euchre Club to morrow evening at tbelr residence. No. 125 Carson street, at 8 P. it. Misses Emma and Lizzie Reed, of Howe street, Sbadyside, gave a delightful taffy pull Tuesday evening in honor ot their cousin, Miss McDonald. Miss Cora Gregg, of No. 119 Arch street, bad a verv pleasant progressive euchre Friday evening, after which lunch was served. Personal Mention. Miss Mary D. Watson is visiting in New York. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Kubn, of Collins avenue, are in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donnelly, of Fifth avenue, are In New York City. Miss Mary Dobbs, of North Hlghlandavenue, bas returned frum a visit to Sharon. Charles Montooth and sister. Miss Mary, de parted last evening for a New York visit. Mr. and Mrs. Emannel DeRny and daughter, Blanca, have arrived borne from tbe East. Miss May Reed, the talented daughter of Colonel Reed, has gone to New York to pur sue the study ot music and voice culture. Mrs. Robert P. Duff, of Hawkins' Station, who bas been visiting friends in Washington, has returned home. James Dennistnn bas returned to Chicago after a pleasant visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Denntsion. of the East End. Major and, Mrs. Howard Morton, of Marchand street, are spending a few davs in Washington City. Tbey are stopping at the Hotel Nor mandli. MIsLoloa Lvtton. daughter of Robert Lyt tnn. Esq., of Etst Liverpool. O., bas returned home after a cleasant two weeks' sojourn with Miss Case, of Grant avenue, Allegheny. Miss Mamie E. Nease, of Negley avenue, East End.lelt last week for East Saginaw, Mich., to visit ber sister, sirs. Benjamin Moore. From there they go to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sewlckley Society Notes. Mr. F. E. Richardson is In New York. Mr. aud Mrs. Gilbert Hays are home from Cuba. Miss Bessie Carpenter is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. James Chaplin, nee Miss Fanny Campbell, are home from their wedding trip. Mr. Borrows gave an elegant and delicious "stag" dinner at his home yesterday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, of Edgeworth,gave a very pleasant reception lastTnursday evening, from 8 to IL Mrs. Coleman. who has been visiting heraunt, Mrs. A. B. Starr, left for ber home In Williams port last Tuesday, Mrs. Charles Relsiuger, of Laurel station, was tbe guest of honor at tbe dainty 1 o'clock tea given by Mrs. George H. Clapp on Friday afternoon. Mr. Henrv M. Long gave a very pretty re ception last Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5. Mrs. Long's daughter. Miss Jessie, and Miss Young, of Painesville. received with ber. Mrs. Graff has resnmed her Pa'nrday even ing church clas. which was so much enjoved by tbe members last setson. Tbe rlass meets everv Satnidav evening and calls Itself the "Centime Club." The name was suggested from the custom of a fine ot a centime being made for tardiness absence, failure to salute in French a d laughing at mistakes. Among the members ot this class are: Mrs. Burrows, Mrs. Beed, tbe Misses Anderson, MUs Blair, Miss Whiting, Miss Mrt'leery. Misi White; Dr. Cnllord White, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Porter, Mr. Whitruarsh and Mr. WbiteselL GOSSIP OF THE GUARDS. CAPTAET A. E. HtTNT, of Battery B, spent tbe past week In Boston on a brief pleasure trip SUBOEON D. G. Fostek. of the Fourteenth Regiment, arrived borne from tbe South during the week very much improved in health. The members of the Washington Infantry are ordered to assemble at the armory at 12:30 o'clock to-morrow. 1 he Veteran corps will as semble at the same place at tbe siiue bour. CoKFOitAl. Florence E. Lee, of Company K. Fourteenth Regiment, ha's been appointed Sergeant Major by Colonel Perchment, to take the place ot Mr. Gray, wbo was recently dis charged at his own request. The new leggings for the companies of tbe Eighteenth Regiment bave arrived In the city and will be issued bv Quartermaster Davis this week. Tbey were made by tbo same man facturer who supplies tbe regular army, and will add considerably to tbo appearance and comfort of tbe men when on duty. The adoption of veteran badges to indicate five and ten years' service in tbe guard and tn be worn by botb officers and men is being dis cussed in some of tbe local companies. Tbe Idea is a good one as bas been proven in all tbe prominent military organizations both in this and other States, and should n it be allowed to drop. The badges should be regime tal affairs, however, and not confined to cmpauios. The members of the Wahlngton Infantry had an entbusiastio meeting last Thursday evening, a large number being present. Sev eral very handsome marksmen's badges were presented to those whobad earned them In rifle practlco last year. The Infantry will turnout to-morrow as escort to the American Mechanic.", as will also the Infantry Veteran Corps, tbe organlzt'ion of which was announced several weeks ago. Lieutenants Doak and Lowrle, wbo have been acting as Instructors at the Mon-Conimls-sloned Officers' School of the Eighteenth Regi ment for the past two weeks, have been re lieved from tbe work andLlemenantsRusb and Bigger appointed to take tbelr places. The school, wbile at times not attended as largely as the occasion warranted, has been productive of considerable good, as will be evidenced at the coming Inspections. Tus appointment of a Quartermaster Gen eral lathe only ork Governor Patti-on has jet to do In the wav of filling un bis staff. Maior f Greenland, tbe Second Brigade QuirtermaUer. is still named as tne prooanie successful candl date for tbo place, and bis selection would prove acceptable, at least in tbis end of the State. Tbe naming of another member of the staff from tbis brigade, however, is scarcely probable, as Western Pennsylvania has already fared pretty well in tbat respect, ColoxCTj Alex Hawkins, of tbe Tenth Regimen', proposes to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of his election to tbe Colonelcy of tbe regiment, and for tbat purpose has Issued invitations to tbe officers of the Tenth and a number of bis friends in the brigade to join him on tbe occasion. Tbe affair will take place next Friday evening at tbe headquarters of the regi ment in Washington, Pa., and a good time may be looked forward to by those wbo will be present, as the Colonel bas a record In tbe way of hospitable treatment. The action of the Eighteenth Begiment and Battery B In turning out last Friday morning was a fitting tribal e to the remains of thelaBt of the great Generals of the late war. While no doubt It was considerable of an Inconven ience to many of tbe militiamon to parade at tbat bour in tbe morning, yet both organizations while but doing a sad duty, elevated themselves considerably in the eyes of tbe'wnrld at large. If the National Guard in this victnity was in tbe bahit of show ing itself a little more frequently on proper occasions it would certainly not do It hut harm, and possibly ibe personnel of ti e enlisted men and even tbe officers might be raised a trifle, something tbat would undoubtedly bo accept able In some instances. The preliminary inspections in the Eight eenth Regiment s art tbis week, and as a con sequence the Diamond street armory will be the scene of considerable bustle and excite ment for tbe next ten davs. Tbe companies will be rated on attendance, discipline, s. hool ol the soldier, school of the company, care and condition or clothing, and care and condition of books and papers, in tact the showings made will be a pretty good forecast of the standings of tbe companies at tbo regular inspection later on In the spring. Tbe schedule of dates for the work is as follows: Company C, Wednesday at 8 r. M.; Company F, Wednes day at 9p. u.: Company D. Thursday at 8 P. M.; Company H.Thursday at 9 P. M.: Company G, Fridav at 8 P. M.t Company E, Friday at 9 P. M.; Company I, McKecsuort, Saturday at 830 p. M.: Company B, Monday, March 2, at 8 P.M., and Company A, the same evening, at 3 o'clock. Tbe field, mnslc and hospital corps will bo In spected baturday, March 7, at 8 r. x llliBIill Qfffyf Most of the representatives to the Depart ment Encampmentwill leave for Altoonaat 4:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon over the Pennsylvania Bailroad. Department head quarters will be established at the Logan House to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Bepresentatives and alternates have been ordered by Department Commander Den niston to report to the Assistant Adjutant General with their credentials Immediately upon arrival. The Department Encampment will convene In the Opera House Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Tbe Council of Administration will meet at the Logan House to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock. The interest of the Encampment center on the fight for Department Com mander. Comrade George G. Boyer, of Post 58, Harnsborg, wbo bas been endorsed by tbe representatives from Alle gheny county, is believed by the comrades here to be snre of success. The reports from differ ent sections are quite favorable to Comrade Rover. He Is expected to win the contest with a nice majority. The following sketch of Comrade Boyer was sent out by bis post: In pre-entlng the name of" George G. Boyer for tne position of 'Department Commander we recognize botb the needs of tbe department and tbe superior qualifications of our comrade for the blgb, important and honorable position. He Is In ibe highest degree deserving. His record of unselfish devotion to the interests of our order is second to no comrade in our ranks. His membership has been continuous since 1863. Commanders tn chief and department commanders have at times availed themselves of bis counsel and co-operation by appointment as aide-de-camp. In National and Department Encampments, for tbe last ten years, be bas exhibited an in terest and evidenced an earnestness In tbe wel fare of our order tbat bas reflected credit on tbe department and tbe organization at large. As a member of tbe commission in charge of the soldiers' orphans' schools, nnder the act of 1839, b has rendered valued services to the sol dlers' orphans and tbe Commonwealth of Penn sylvania. Giving freely of time and labor, tbougbt and effort, none bave done more than be for tbe comlort and happiness of tbe wards of the State and the Grand Army. Comrade Boyer entered the service of bis country in April, 1861, as one ot that body of soldiery known to history as tbe First Defend ers (Pottsville Light lnfautr). and re-enlisted as a private tn tbe Ninety-eixth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, advanced through the various grades until commis-ioned first lieutenant and adjutant. His record as soldier, comrade and citizen is one of which bemty well be proud. His experience as a business man. and his thorough knowledge of the needs and requirements of our order, together with bis de-ire to advance tbe Interests or tbe soldier and tbe Grand Army, fit blm for tbe place for which he is named, and Assures to the com rades the same state of efficiency and progress tbat has characterized all previous administra tions. We submit the name of Comrade Boyer for the position of Department Commander in tbe bope tbat bis comrades may see proper to not only honor a worthy comrade, but secure t J the department a competent, experienced aud ener getic official. The other comrades in the race are Captain William D. Stauffer of Lancaster, General John P. Taylor uf Mifflin cnuntv, and Dr. Samuel M.Trlnkle of Philadelphia." Comrade Stauffer Is Indorsed by tbe seventeen posts ot Lancaster county, and is a comrade of George H. Thomas Post, No. 81 His war record is thus briefly given: Hn was enrobed as a private In Company B, First Regiment Infan.ry. Penn svlvanla Re-erve Corps for three years, June 1, 1861. He re-enlisted and was mustered as First Lieutenant of Compan G. One Hundred and. Ninety-flltb Pennsjlvanla Volunteers, serving until January 31, lt66. wben be wasmnstered out as Captain of C -mpany C. He is a Past Commander of Post 84, and bas received other honors in the Grand Army of the Republic He was a charter member of bis post. General Tiylor is indorsed by his comrades of posts in Mifflin an 1 neighboring counties. He entered the service early in the war as a cap tain of the First Pennsylvania Cavalry, and was subsequently promoted from one position to another u til be became colonel, and was afterward brevetted a brigadier general. He served actively during his term of three years, and received frequent complimentary men tions from hii superior offlcerK. He fought in more man 30 engagements. He is Prest ent of ibe Geity-liurg Monument Commission, and bas been an active Grand Army man. Comrade Trinkle is a member of Post 8, Philadelphia. He lias hela many honorable positions in tbe department. He twice enlisted during the war in emergency regiments, botb times the Twentieth. The representatives from Pittsburg and Alle gheny are as follows: Post 3 John S. Lamble, Post Commander: Henrv Sebuliz, Emil Poer etel, J. F. Schrs-erter, Jr ; T. J. Hamilton, W. H. Lambert, D. Asbworth and W. F. Speer. Fust 41 Guorgu Cassidy, Post Cummauder; Philip riiackbouse. D. St. Clair Wineland. Joseph Nieth and ignatus Plum. Post 88 -Samuel Scutt, Post Commander; H. O. C. Oehiuler, Hugh Morrison, S.J. Brautf and Chas. Fitzgerald. Post 117 Geo. McCutchenn, Post Comman der; Fred Bcckert and John Scbusler. Post 128 John Brown, Post Commander; Thomas J. Sample. Thomas D. Holmes, A. R. Dawson, Fred Buecbler, Fred Lehman and W H. Peiffer. Post 151 A C Frank, Post Commander; John C. bias, D. A. Jones, V. T. Powell, James Sheppard and John Dittls. Post 153 James Lewis, Post Commander, and C. R. Sb-uler. Post 157 II. L. Hoburg, Post Commander: W. J. Patteron, H. H. Bengougb, O. 8. Mcll walne. Jumes L. Dawson and D. A. Haggerty. Post 162 R. C. Miller. Post Commander: A. P BurphnelcL W. T. Bradberry, A. F. Scott. James F?Neeley and James Wilson. Post 20t Charles Gantz, Post Commander; Islam Lilayeite and Moses Ditcher. Post 230 Post Ujinmander Kennedy and L N. Tayior. r Post 23CDAV. Smyth, I'ost Commander, and J. C. Thomas. Sherinan-Porter Memorial Service. Tbe posts of Allegheny county will bold me morial services in bonor of Geueral Sherman and Admiral Porter in the Grand Opera House this evening. The regular msmorial service will be observed. Department Commander Joseph 1. Denntston will preside, Comrade A P. Burcbfleld will act as Senior Vice Com tnander. Comrade W. J. Patterson as Junior Vice Commander, Comrade James Stewart as Chaplain and Comrades H. H. Bengough and Daniel Ashwortli as Adjutants. Tbeserviee will commence with tbe regular opening. Vocal music will be rendered by Misses Irene baraple and Carrie Terrain and the quartet of Post 157. Comrade Bengougb will read a minute ou the death of General Sherman, aud Comrado Ashwortb will read one on tbe death of Admiral Porter. Addresses will be delivered by "Comrade Judges Slagle, Collier and Ober and Comrades W. D.Moore, Charles F McKeuna and E. A. Muntomh. The placing of flowers will be by Comrades Ibomas J. Sample, D. A Jones and W. U. Lambeit. At Sherman's Funeral Train. About 300 comrades gathered at tbe Union station on Friday morning to pay their last tribute to General uherman. All tbe posts In tbe county were represented. Tbe floral tribute of the comrades of Allegheny county was a beautiful affair. Comrades X. S. Rees, of Post 257, and Edward Abel, ot Post 2j9, had tbe honor of depositing It at tho head of the c&skfit Tue tribute represented tho corps badges of the Army of tbe Tennessee, which General Sherman commandod. and the Grand Army badge. The coips badges were those of the Fourth, Fourteenth, fifteenth, Seventeenth, Twentieth and Twenty.thlrd Army Corps, which composed tbe Army of tho Tenne see. These and the Grand Army badge were worked tn beautiful fl nvers. All was surmounted by an arcb with tue words Allegheny county, aud at the foot were tue letters G. A. R, Tbe comrades of the county honored the illustrious commander well. Ladles or the G. A. R. Mrs. C. E. Hirst, of Louisville, Ky., National President of the Ladles of tbo G. A. R., with ber bnsband, has arrived iu tbis city. Tbey will be the guests of Department President Mrs, Carrie V. Sberrtff till their departure to tbo encampment at Altoona to-morrow. A special car for tbe Ladles of tbe 1 G. A R. will be attached W.the 8 x. if. train to-morrow for Altoona. Officers and members ot Council will take this train, and all delegates or visitors wbo desire to can do tbe same. The members of Post No. 117 will attend religious services at tbe Ladles of G. A. R. Home to-day at S p. K. Owing to a mistake In making out the list of annnal visits, tbe name and number of a very valuable post was omitted. Post 123, therefore, will go out next Sunday, and other posts will be notified accord ing to rank. The inmates of tbe Home expressed them selves as very much pleased with the visit from tbe comrades of Post 83 and their ladles last Sunday. The Martha Tfaahlngton Reception. All arrangements are completed for tbe grand Martha Washington reception to be given at the Monongabela House to-morrow night by Ladies Aid Society No. & Tbe Invitations were exhausted some time ago, so great was the de mand. It will be one of the finest affairs ot the season, and tbe lucky recipients of invitations are anticipating an evening ot great pleasure. The simper will be one of tbe best. The dance music will be furnished by Guentber'a Or chestra. It bas been announced that no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets can be recured from Mr. C. E. Stewart, at Hamilton's music store. Tbe dancing programmes bave been printed. Tbe ladles will doubtles pronounce tbem "real sweet," No effort will be spared by tbe ladles of tbe society to make the evening a tbor ongbly enjoyable one to everyone wbo attends. Tbe affair will doubtless be a perfect social success. Grand Army Band Concert. A pleasing programme has been arranged for the concert to be given, by the Grand Army band in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, next Thurs day evening. The band will play a number ot excellent selections. Tbe following talented ladles and gentlemen will assist: Mr. Leonard Wales, organist; Miss Irene Sample, Mr. John Greenawald and E, H. Dermitt, vocalists; Misses Bella Long and Jane Honess, pianists; Mrs. Leab Dlcklnscn, whist ling artist; Mr. Harry Hetzel, violinist, and Messrs. Griffiths. Yost, Gaston and Haeppel, tbe'saxapboue quartette. All tbe selections are very good. The hall will doubtless be crowded. Postroom Gatherings. The Altoona headquarters of Post 8 will be at the Brant House. About 80 comrades ot Cadiz, O., with their families west to Cadiz Junction Friday to meet General Sherman's funeral train. POST 15Ts firing squad will meet at Devore's undertaking rooms on Grant street at :S0 o'clock this evening for duty at tbe Opera House. COHBADE SAMUEL W.' HlXL, of Post 8, has been Indorsed by his post as a candidate for representative to tbe National Encampment at Detroit. By order of Commander John 8. Lamble, Post S will assemble at the postroom at 7 o'clock tbis evening to attend the memorial service In bonor of General Sherman and Ad miral Porter at tbe Grand Opera House. A large delegation of Encampment No. 8, U. V. L., Youngstown, O., will pay a fraternal visit to Encampment No. 1. of tbis city, to morrow evening. A good time is expected. Post 151 is ordered by Commander Frank to meet at tbe post rooms ai 0 o'clock this evening tn attend tbe memorial services in honor of General Sherman and Admiral Porter at the Opera House. The representatives an d alternates of Post 8 to tbe Department Encampment are requested to meet in tbe office or Adjutant Lambert, room 307. Hamilton building, to-morrow morn ing at 9.30 o'clock. The McPberson Woman's Relief Corps aux iliary to Post 117, East End, bas about com pleted arrangements with Prof. Bjron W. King for an entertainment on the evening of M arcb 19. A rare treat is in store for the East Enaers. The newly formed ladles' auxiliary to En campment No. L TJ. V. L.. will meet at U. V. L. Hall, Sixth avenue, on Thursday afternoon. Applicants for membership are requested to bring ihe discbarge papers of tbe veteran unon wbose term of service their claim for member ship is based. Two comrades of Post 157 bave been bnrled within three days. Comrade Jobn Gootbard was laid to rest In tbe Homewood cemetery by hi comrades last Sunday.and Comrade Thomas H. Lemon was followed to bis last resting place in the Allegheny Cemetery on Tuesday. Comrade Lemon served in Company B, Twenty eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was a brother uf Hon. M. B. Lemon, the member ot the Legislature. Sons of Veterans. CAMP 33 received its usual applications for membership last Monday nigbt. The Sons of Veteran of New York and St. Louis bad a place in the line of General Sher man's funeral. At tbe last meeting of Camp i a committee was appointed to assist Post 151 in tbe produc tion or a new play at tbe Bijou Theater In June. The crotbers of Camp 33 will assist Post 88 in Its presentation of the "Fall of Atlanta," at tbe Grand Opera House In March. They are now preparing. Camp S3's meeting to-morrow night will be an Important one and all members are expected to bo on band. Among the Important m liters to be discussed Is tbe new front piece for caps, CAMP 4 had a large meeting last Thursday night. Brother John Bradley was elected to fill a vacancy caused by resignation. A large delegation of comrades frum Post 151 was pres ent and they made It interesting for the boys. ARTISTIC EFFECTS IN Fine Flower And plant decorations. Novelties for luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose bunches to carry and corsage bouquet a speoialty. N. PATTKKSOlf, su 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity. Positively The last opportunity to visit the National Oupilal at the very reduced rate o1 $9 00 for tbe ruuud trip, tbe limit beiug 10 days with tbe privilege of xtop off at Baltimore in either direction, is certainly inducement both to those who bave visited the National Capital and those who have not done so it affords un opportunity to avail themselves ol tbis the last chance, at this very reduced rate. A train ol Pullman parlor cars and day coaches will leave Union station on Murcb 5, at 8 o'clock A. M., running through to Washinuton, D. O. Tickets will ulso oe accepted on trains leaving at 4:30 P. li., 7:15 P. M., and 8:10 P. M. on the above date. Seats in the parlor car on day trains aud berths iu sleeping cars ou nigbt trains can now be secured on application at the company's office, 110 Fifth avenue. ONXYFIVEMOREWEEKSTO CLOSE OUT PRESENT bTOCK OF PIANOS AND ORGANS. Grand Removal Sale at Henricks Mtulo Co., Limited. In order to close out our immense stock of pianos and organs be ore removal to our to be remodeled warerooms, 101 and 103 Fifth avenue (next to the postofflce), prices will be reduced uwuy down, aud persons wbo have not availed themselves of the extraordinary bargains oiiered should do so at once. Stock embraces Cbickering, Liademan.Wlieelock, Hallet & Davis, Stuyvesant, Bardman, Kuube, aud Steiuway pianos; Palace, Shou inger, Packnrd, and Bridgeport organs. Good second-hand pianos from $75 upward; organs, $46 and $60. Easy payments ar ranged ii desired. Eemember the place. Henbicks Music Co., Lim., 79 Filth avenue. La-weencevillb, Bloomfield, Millvale and Sharpsburg residents should read our special carpet and lace curtain sale "ad" in another column. Our brunch stores are at 4038 and 4100 Butler street (near Arsenal). The same low prices will rule there this week. J. H. Kuxkel & Blto. IbON City beer is uniiormly excellent. None hut the perlect article Is allowed to leave that brewery. Ask for it at your dealers. , Have You Found a House Yet? If not, vou can probably get one to suit by consulting the To Let advertisements to morrow morning. Mondays and Thursdays are special rent days. Excursion to rittshurg. ' Monday, February 23, the Pittjhurg and Lake Erie Railroad will sell rouud trip tickets from all points on the P. & L, E., P. McK. & Y. and Belle Vernon Divisions, to Pitts burg and return, at one fare for the round trip, good until tbe 24th inclusive. mwmfi I V V TjKrHZ There is on view at Gillespie's tbis week an important collection of paintings from the gallery of Charles F. Haseltme, Phila delphia. Notable among these works are canvases by Alfred Stevens, Alberto Pasini, Antoine Yollon, Jean Jacquet and Charles CariD. The work by Vollon is a still life, a simple bit, making no pretension so far as composition or thought of subject is con cerned. It is, nevertheless, a remarkable canvas from a color point of view. If it Is possible to dignify itlll life, to glorify it, then Yollon bas done this by the perfect wealth of refined and beautiful color here displayed. Tbe Pasini ii a beautiful representative of this pointer's work. In the careful and ab solutely truthful delineation ot small figures, the graceful posing and grouping of men and women, Pasini has few equals. Withal he makes his figures and horses a component part of tbe landscape, and thus preserves tbe nnlty of tbe whole. Tbe Jacquet is a charming aeure, free, graceful and Harmonious in color. Tue Stevens is a characteristic picture by this well-known artist and possesses fine qualities. Tbe Cazln is a flue bit of harmonious color, painted on a light key, as are moit of this art ist's works. No artist bas gained more prominence in recent years than bas Cazln, ana tbe presence of tbis work affords Pittsburg art lovers an opportunity to study this master's art. There are also works by .Munkizcsy, Munger, Montlcelli, Monet, Michel, Matuon, Madrazo Jacome, Diaz, Rico, Ronsseau and others. Mr. Charles 3. Car stairs is in charge of tbe collection which will remain in the city during the present week. Much interest bas been felt In art circles touching the proposition made recently to form a large exhibition representative of American art, past and present. The proposition has been Indefinitely postponed and is not likely to come up again for some years. In view of the tact tbat .Mr. Andrew Carnegie bas made tbe most liberal provision for tbe establishment of a representative collection of American paint ings in Pittsbnrir in connection witb tbe art gallery to be erected in tbe near future; and in view of tbe fact tbat tbis will in fact be the most broad and liberal recognition of Ameri can art. The Dispatch suggests that when tbis project doe again come up for discussion tbe wisdom of selecting the new Carnegie Art Gallery as the place and tbe dedication of this building as tbe time for hold ing the exhibition, be considered. The fol lowing from the New York TKmM will give an idea of the scope of the suggestion referred tn: "The project of a large exhibition of American paintings, retrospective and modern, which was lately mooted In tbis city, bas been indefinitely postponed. It met with two Important obstacles, one In New York, the other In Chicago. Next year the American Society of Fine Arts hopes to open its new building with a brilliant exnibi tion, and the art organizations that compose tbe society can bardlv be exnected to look ith favor on a rival havinc the scope of tbe show suggested. It Is plain that tbe times are not yet ripe for an exhibition of the kind, though tbo retrospective element is a good one if brnngbt forward hereafter when the movement Is favor able. At Chicago ncb a move is naturally re garded as a detriment to tbe artUtic side of the World's Fair, and a refusal tn co-npente came very promptly from the local organization of artists. Certainly there wa no intention on the part of those who suggested what was called in rather bad taste, an "American Salon" to aim a blow at Chicago, but if such a project were ac cepted it would be sure to be regarded as an evidence of chagrin tbat the World's Fair was taken away from New York. The trmh Is tbat In New York, as well as In Paris, people are tiring of linge exhibitions like tbe old Salon, where nied ocritles. French and foreign, drive lovers ot the fine arts to despair." If there Is anything more remarkable than tbe success of tbe Verestchaglu exhibition in tbese cities It Is tbe continued success ot this collection. Weeks go by and tbe Interest In the great work does not seem to materially dimlni-b. Hundreds crowd the galleries day and night and the old wheel horses in tbe art train stand in utter amazement at tbe wide spread interest tn art for tbe first time made manifest. This much Is made certain we are just as much an art loving people as tbe dent zees of any other city and a littlo local prido which will arise from tbe concsiousness of tbis fact will do ns no harm. During tbe past week tbe pupil of tbe art schools visited tbe gal leries upon invitation of the management, fur tbe purpose of studying the paintings. 4 The Boston I'ost bas this to say of two paint ings by Walter Sblrlaw, an artist well known in this city: In both tbere Is tbat rare quality of completeness tbat marks tbe portrafts'of Raphael. In thee works and "A Woman Reading" perfect harmony is found, while In some of the more In p rtant pictures, especially where nnde figures are Introduced, there is an occasional want of harmony between the fiesb tints and their accessories. Here Is where Munich often falls short. In Its hatred ot hot and snuffy color, it rushes to the other ex treme and mej overmncb black and bine. If, in accordance with the new ideas, Mr. Sblrlaw could Imbue bis landscape backgrounds with cool vl 'let llnis. and Impart more warmth to his flesh color, the result would be marvelous. A new portrait by Rembrandt has recently been nlscovered and is now on exhibition in New York. Tbe date of the picture is tbe same as tbat of Rembrandt's celebrated "Los son of Anatomy" and was therefore painted when tbe master wan at his best. Itsauihcntlc Ity is voucbed for by Dr. Bredius, Director of tbe Hague Muieum. At Wunderlich's, in New York, there is a collection ot tbe etcbed works ot William Strang, a Scotch artist wbo usually exhibits his works it London. Tbe collection consists of plates lllUHtratlng Burn's "Pilgrims Progress," a picture of tbe balvation Army ana portraits. k The reception to Mr. C. S. Reinhart, which was to be given tbe 19tb of tbis month, was postponed until the middle of March in order that Mr. Relnhart's important paintings, now on exhibition at tbe Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, may be here. During, the past week a collection of paint ings was' sbown by Mr. George Thompson, of London, at one of the hotels. In tbis collection were works bv Millet. Corat, Ronssean, Fur tuny, Diaz. Daulugny. Vibert,"Henner, Casa nova, Pasiui, Mauve and others. Mr. Jobn W. Flender exhibits at Boyd's this week a painting of corn In huiks wbicb reveals tbe conscientious care sbown in previous efforts by this oung artist. A large picture of stall life, tobacco box, pipe, etc, was exhibited during tbe week. It 'shows much careful, honest painting of objects. The Important painting by Gerome, "A Lion," has been purchased by Mr. Charles Lockhart. Mr. George Hotzel has anew and Important landscape almost ready for exhibition. A new picture of soldiers by Mr. Wlls Porter was exhibited dnring tbe week. SPECIAL ingrain carpet and lace curtain sale this week. Bead tbe startling prices iu another column, at J. H. Kunkel & Bro's. SI DO lace curtains at 08e; $2 grade, 51 25; ?2 COcurtainsatSl 60; 54 CO curtains iorS2 37; SO 50 lace curtains for $4 37; brass mounted curtain poles, cnmplrte, 12J'-; in grain carpet at lSJc; 43c heavy carpet at 29 ; Me grade at 38-; best all-wool extra super carpet sold st 75e, during this sale at 58c, These are-only a few of he special prices for this week only, at J. H. Knufcel & Bro.'s. 1347-134!) Pena avenue, two squares east o TJuiun depot, The Rent Lists Vill be full and excelleut lo-raorrow (Mon day). Mouduys. aud Thursdays are special rent days. Household goods packed for shipment, Hauoh & EEENA.M-, 33-34 Water street. a 9 l S i11U NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Iceland 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 juice. "-.Pacific Medical Journal. BECAUSE It does not contain Alum: -'Baking povder that contains alum is not a fit article of consumption. Parties selling or manufacturing such baking powders will be liable to arrest for sell ing an article that is considered dele terious to health. Ohio Official Report, page iy. BECAUSE Food keeps moist and fresh: "Food made with Cleveland's Baking P,owder 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. 2p U 1 pw CM 1 MfW pipiLS At an open meeting of the Teacbers Academy yesterday afternoon all routine business was dispensed with, and the Academy was entertained by Mr. Hepburn Johns, of The Dispatch. Instrumental music bv Masters Mar and Clyde and little Miss Kennedy, children of Pro'. W. W. Kennedy, of the Allen School, showed tbat the young mnteurs had much talent. Mr. Johns' topic was "Light Verse." He Slid the teachers could always have with them the blossoms and birds and the spring time by reading the poets. This light verse or which be spoke had its birth in the nine teenth centrv, and be mentioned as its ex ponents Praed, Hood, Dobson, James Whit comb Kiley, Eugene Field and others. He considered light verse of the modern day wholesome and encourailng. He quoted a nnmber of poets mentioned above to illustrate some points of bis address. Mr. Johns was tendered the thanks of ihe acidemy and elected an bonorarv member, the first on whom tbat bonor was conferred. Mr. Russell has created a great furore with his Delsartean system, but tbo Sterrett School directors bad the Delsarte system of physical culture quietly introduced into the school oyer two months ago. Miss Nicholson, a graduate of a Boston school of pbjslcal culture. Instructs the pupils everv Wednesday and Fridaj. m The North School was about the only school affected bv the flood. There were not over 25 pupils In the building on each of the last ihree davs, and two or three of the teachers on tbelr route to school got there in the enetlan way in skiffs. Prof. Delos Fall, of Albion College, MIcIl. bas been secured to lecture at the evening session of the Teachers' Institute March 20. Tbe gentleman was formerly one of the faculty of the Ann Arbor University. He Is also con ductor of tbe State Institutes in Michigan. His subj-ct for Friday evening will be "The United States ot Brazil; personal experiences; the re cent comp d' otat; the Pan-American Council." The following Baturday Miss Nicholson will cive a class drill In the Delsarte system of physical culture. Prof. Fall will discourse on The Theory f Teaching." Tbe Executive Committee f the Teaehers Institute will en deavor to secure the Butler M. E. Church for botb sessions. Tbe committee, at Its meeting bell yesterday, decided to h ive two general sessions of the Teachers' Institute before the school year closes, ono to He held in the East End district, the other on the Sontbslde. Next Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday Philadelphia will be tho scene of a notable gathering ot educational lights. Tbe National Educational Association of Superintendents meets the first two days, and Wednesday and Thursday State Sunerintendent Walker bas called a convention of city and county superin tendent". Superintendent Luckey leaves to morrow for fhlladelpbia. He take paruln a discussion at botb meetings on subjects upon which be Is pre-eminently fitted to sneak. "I be Qualification and Supply of Teacheis for City bchoob" and'-Indnstiial Education" are the discussions in which he will take part. Tbe latter subject Is scheduled for the convention called by atato Superintendent Waller. Other subjects on the programme for tbe latterroeet lng are "atato Text Books" and "Publlo Scnouls Saving Banks." Tbe Teachers' Library Committee held a meeting yesterday. Miss Jennie Ralston was elected Fre-Idnt. Prof. W. Prouilnt, treasurer. Miss M.E. Hare, secretary, and Miss Kate fJleper, librarian. The report ot the treasurer, William Pronilflr. showed cab on hand Janu ary 1800, to be $182 49; recolved from member ship dues and Hues. $209 6U; rent of library room t another club, tiS, making a total re ceipt of SU7 09. The expenses during tbe earwere Kott 70: cash on hand January 17. 1891 ?1G0 3). A meeting of the committee is called for next Saturday, when likely some measures will be taken to arouse more interast in tbe library among the teachers. Tbe fee of membership was fixed at !L Prof. H. B. Flsber, Chairman of tbo State Teachers' Association, bas tbe programme al most completed for the annual meeting to be held at Bedford In July. The names of Ave Pittsburgers will appear on the programme. UA AT LATIMER'S. CARPET -:- BUYERS, -:- ATTENTION ! EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS! ' We have purchased the entire production of a HAED-TTP CABPJET SOLI, AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, which we will dispose of at about 35 TO 50 FEB OE3STT . Less than price prevailing iu the other carpet stores. Call and see this itnolc A glaneo will convince you that we offer the greatest Carpet bargains in the two cities. TIMER' ' nil h & W ?Gtec A St "eMtMr rf AliLBGHENX, bBakinqf Powder and It is some time since Pittsburg has been so honored at tbe State Teachers' Association. Prof. Flsber is now negotiating with several gentlemen, wbose names are high in tbe calen dar of fame, to lecture at the two evening ses sions. According to school calculation, payday for the teachers should be on March 2. but the passage of tbe city appropriation bv Cocndu is yet in tbe far distance, so the wise ones say. Tbe prospect of tbe teachers receiving their money will be delayed mure than usual. Teachers of the Washington, North, Liberty and Forbes schools formed two educational parties that visited tbe Verescbagin collection Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Another contingent ot teacbers has arranged to go next week. The records at tbe office of the Central Board of Education sbow tbat on tbe preliminary ex amination for admission to Hlgb Scboo the Grant School made a class average of Ba.5 per cent, and the Hancock bchool SJL8 per cent. Tbe public schools of Millvale borough were closed Tuesday by tbe high water, but will be ready for work again In the morning. A. Robert England has been elected Secretary of tbe Board for tbe third time. To-morrow at 11 a. it. a flag presentation by tbe Jr. O. TJ. A M. takes place at tbe Llucoln School. The national airs wlL' be sung by the pupils of tbe Lincoln School, nnder the direc tion of Prof. Rinebart. At tbe beginning of February Miss O. A. Miller resnmed her duties as assistant princi pal of the Bellfleld School. .Nervous prostra tion caused ber illness since last June. Mrs. Van Waggoner bas notified Secretary Reisfar that she will enter on ber new duties as supervisor of drawing in the Pittsburg schools the first week In March. One of the primary teachers of the Thad. Stevens School has resigned. Tbe vacancy will be filled next Weduesdav evening. DIAMONDS IN HIS MOUTH, Crocker the Railroad King Uses the Stones to 1111 Ois Tooth. Crocker, the Cali ornia railroad king, says Dr. Edwin E. D ivis, of Boston, in th St, Louis Globe-Democrat, has a molar tooth, well filled with gold, the crown of wbicb is faced with four big diamonds. The dentist who did the work told me of it The rest of Crocker's molars were in good order, and, as he was a strong-jawed man, he wanted bis one poor tooth made of something that would wear and do good work, and not give way in tne least as gold might do. So my dentist friend imbedded four rose diamond' in the gold filling, which be had built up from the stub of the old tooth. Tbese four diamonds covered the crown of the tooth, and formed lour cusps as keen cutting as those of nature aud a deal harder. The job cost Mr. Crocker $1,500. Many society women and actresses h-ive diamonds set in cavities between their upper front teetn. But you will not find them doing this unless their teeth arc otherwise white and perfect in every respect. They use a diamond for a double motive, to fill the cav ity and to attract attention to the natural brilliancy of their teeth. Brains of the Nary. Boston Journal. 1 It is a singular fact that while many arm officers have distinguished themselves is civil life since the Rebellion, the navy bas had no eminent representatives in thit di rection. Grant and Sherman wrote histories o the war, and Logan, Sherman, Alger, Devens and others attained distinction as publio speakers. The navy is distinguished by absence from these fields of eSort. To-morrow Kuimana's store will closes at 12 o'clock (noon). te& rujijiu ATTIRNS (brio flTGlAANTEHi NEWTON'S Frenoh and Tailor System of Dresa Cutting. Simplest and eaiet to learn. Waists eut by Newton's sytem GUARANTEED A PER FECT FIT no matter bow Irregular tbe form. Dart and curvatures made to suit tbe figure. Call and leave your measure for a perfect fitting pattern at tbe "vvliita Sewing Machine Booms, 12 SIXTH STREEf. fe22-87 45 & 46 Scuth Diamond. f15 Slli fiKIS-rMfl flCfy A ft I sf IM1 5 sat-?5 ..ba ..
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