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Once oron a time there was a day called
May, and to be "Queen or the May" was an
ton'or greatly to be desired by the belles.
At least such is the informition furnished
ly back-number school readers, together
with the fact tb-it one young lady iras so
delishled with the honor that she made the
request to be called early in the morning,
assigning as a reason, "I'm to be Queen of
the May, mother, I'm to be Queen of the
Slay."
In those times, evidently. May Day be
longed to the social realm, and its celebra
tion was one of the great annail fele; but,
alal alasl May parties are pass'. Mar Vies
ditto, excent in suburban 'country fairs." and
the observance of the day is relegated to the
trades unions
TJtliered In "With. Slelody.
May. however, was ushered Into the city with
'. perfect blat of melody that commenced
Monday evening and continued until last night.
The hrst three evenings Air. H. E. Krehbiel,
the talented New York gentleman, occupied
with Wamenan talks, assisted by prominent
local musicians, who illustrated toe ancient
'Greek, Hebrew, French and German molodies.
tlbursdaj and Fndav evenings the Moxart
Club ijave concerts; at tho former
the Boston Spulmi Orchetr appeared
"with Mrs. Arthur JCikitch as soloist, at tho lat
ter a quartet of famous- soloists fiom distant
cities assisted the orchestra ,and the chorus.
Yesterday the Marine Band, with its cbarmlnj:
soloist, Mis Marie Decca, cave a matinee and
evening performance.
I think the resume will bear oat my Btate
Bnent regarding tho blat of melody that
rnshered in the month; and it will be ushered
lout by even greater musical magnificence and
social elegance in the shape of the May festi
val. It has been said music hath charms to
tooth the savage breast, but the experience of
tho week would prove the statement error eons,
tts the bowline, yelping dogs near and about
lOld City Hall, where, with the ex
ception of two. the entertainments
jwere given, declined emphatically to be
jEootbefi: and they, with other street noises, suc
ceeded in serinuMy marring many of the other
wise entrancing strains of the instruments, ren
denng almost unintelligible the lecture given
sby Mr. KrehbieL
One Tcature of the Site Problem.
While I do not presume to commend Mr. Car
jtaegio on bis evident desire that hiB magnificent
feift bo ersted in fachenley Park, yet 1 do think
at will he perfectly delightful to listen uninter
ruptedly to a discourse or a musical perform
ance after the music hall is constructed. Snch
splea ure could never be enjojed at Old City
all unless Pittsburg were governed by an em
peror like Napoleon, who would decree that
during the hours of public perform
ances children should cease shouting in
Diamond alley and plajing tag and catcher
In the square: that dogs with hraz'n tongues
should not be allowed at large to howl and
Jjark to their heart's content: that men khoulO
not be permitted to indulge in profanity aoov
a whisper in that neighborhood; that carpen
ters should cease their hammering; that store
keepers) should deprive themselves of the
pleasure of caving in, knocking to pieces or
exploding package boxes on the sidewalk; that
the loud-tongued fakir should still bis tumult
uous braving; that all vehicles be ordered to
remain off Market Etreet on such occasions;
that the heavy watering cart that jog along
with accordant rumblings bo conigned to
ether thoroughfares; that the battalion of
musical street sweepers, followed by dirt
Tragons and members of the department who
bold animated conversations with themselves
and their horses, should find employment for
their lungs and labor elsewhere
A Hunt for Hired Help.
"Weddings have been many in the past few
days, and servant girls are as scarce as ever.
Almost every matron I have met tbis week has
had the one talutation, "Co you know of a
t errant gull" Not being in the employment
usmess I have been unable to give valuable
Information to the questioners, but volunteered
to make a tour of the agencies with one dis
tracted little woman, provided I might travel
as royalty dues occasionallj incognito So
Sutting away the pencil and discarding
le reportonal expression that brings
such ditiust and suspicion upon my inno
cent head. I assumed the role of a
houekeeer and entered actively into trie
nnxiet of my friend in obtaining a servant
Kirk It was Friday, and decidedly unlucky, we
disco ered ero going far, as girls are supersti
tious about taking a place on that day, and re
main away from the agencies. Unfortunately
jay companion resides in the suburbs, whioh
fact rendered her task more difficult.
A'e deposited the necessary fee at each
agency, and found that we had vague hopes
only, at the conclusion of the tour hopes that
from one place or another by Monday a servant
snigbt be forthcoming, no definite assurance of
n thing, for the keepers of the employment
bureaus know too well the material they have
to deal with. At each place were found numer
ous ser ant hunters willing to make any conces
sion almost if the girls would ouly accept
the situations but the queens of the kitchen
Y-ere unbending and their demands "out of
sight." Why the scarcity no one seems to
know exactly, excepting that at house-cleaning
periods the supply does not equal the demand.
It Is no wonder that mny home lovers are
giving up the idea of a private residence en
tirely and taking apartments at hotels,'
The Very Latest Novelty.
The latest agony for ladies, which is eta
different nature from that of the servant girl
problem, is imported chamois skin shopping
bags. Tbey come in all sorts of pretty, soft
neutral tints, and are square, elegant and ex
pensive enough to make them fashionable.
To offset this new conceit of the ladies, the
f:entleuien have sailed out in the
ast week with an entirely new stjle
of neck scart. It's awfully prim, a
double bow with loops and ends exactly
the same.and gives a man an old-maidish, band
boxy appearance, but is pronounced quite
proper in the tat and in Europe. Bo far but
lew have becu seen in Pittsburg, and those
only on the extremists, but it is decreed that
tbey usurp for the season at least the place of
the four iu-band, and all tbe other neck scarfs.
Tbey are manufactured of silk in tbe daintiest,
softest, mint delicate of tint, and also in more
duri'Jle colors. .Natty, tasty and pretty, no
doubt, w'n-n wc become accustomed to them,
as most European importations are.
The Story of a Cablegram.
A cablegram received Wednesday relieved
ouch anxiety in tbis city regarding the condi
tion of MUs Harris Patterson, who is lying ill
at Paris. It announced that she it Improving.
Tbe cablegram was sent byber mother. Mrs.
Jane Patterson, who, with Mr. Hugh Davis,
her brother, and tbe young lady'i uncle, de
parted posthaste for Paris on receipt of a
former cablegram, the urgent Import of which
was, "Dangerous. Come at once."
Preceding the urgent message one had been
xecened that read: "I'll come at once," which
great! delighted though thoroughly sur
prised the relatives of Miss Patter
son, as they were not expecting
her return so soon. After days of waiting on
this side for further information regarding tbe
steamer and time of arrival in New York,
which were days of agonizing suspense on tbe
other side, tbe second message arrived, and it
was discovered that a too-careful operator had.
by placing an apostrophe where there should
have been none, changed tho context of tbe
first from "111, come at once," to "I'll come at
once." thus occasioning ten days delay. Miss
Patterson bat been in Europe for some time
pursuing her studies, and tbe past winter was
epent in Rome, where she contracted that
dreadeu Roman fever. She will return to this
city with iier mother when her health permits.
Is the meantime, tbe anxiety of her relatives
and friends is allayed by the reassuring cable
gram of Wednesday,
KA.THXEE3T HUBSET-WATSOIT.
ENJOYABLE BPEUTQ EVEinirGH.
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Social Gatherings of Interest to People of
Both Cities.
The annual reunion and banquet of the
Alumni As uciation of that venerable and far
famed Catholic seat of learning. Mount Saint
Marl's College, Emmltsburc, JUL, was
-, held last Wednesday evening in tbe Metro
r politan Hotel, New York. After dis
cussing a moit elaborate menu. Rev.
i. ijJ&A. Terry, LL. P., of Albany, N. S, acting as
i im. m mil ' '' ' 'i'
tbe witty toaitmaftev of toe occasion, "tho
feast of reason and Sow f soul" held sway.
With true filial devotwn to alma mater. Rev.
P. L, Duffy, of Charleston, a C dwelt on "The
Old Mountain." America's nestor of post
prandial speakers, Hon. Cbanncey M. Depew
nicely told of "The Inflaenco of American
Collegians." The never-failing sentiment of
"The Ladies" was most deferentially treated
by Congressman Edward Dunphy, of New
York City; while Charles Carroll Lee. M. D.. of
New York, paid his respects to "The Rest of
the World." Among tbe prominent ecclesias
tics present were Right Rev. Bishops Watter
soa, of Colnmbns, and McGovern, of Hams
burg, and Very Rev. Vicar General William
Byrne, D. IX. of Boston. The old officers of tho
association were ro-elected. including A. V. D.
Waterson, Esq.. of this city, President, and
Thomas J. McTighe. Esq-of New York, an
oldf ttuhurger, as Vice President.
One of the pleasant events of tbe week was
the party given by Mr. and Mrs. William Grimes
at their residence on Penn avenue Wednesday
evening in honor of Miss Mary Collins, Miss
Maggie bullivan. Miss Btella Dougherty and
Miss Mary Cleary and their friends. About 60
people responded to the invitations sent out
Too much credit cannot be given these young
ladies for their charming manner as hostesses.
Among those present wero Miss Clara Riley,
of Johnstown; Miss Annie O'Brien.of Duquesna
Heights; Miss Alice Gwilliaus,of Braddock;
Miss Julia Stack, Miss Katie Riley. Miss
Blanch Anderson, Miss Lizzie Bowler. Miss
Katie Fitzgerald and Mls Katie Byrne.
Among the gentlemen were Me ssra. J. L. Reed,
H. U Kirkwood, J. Lockhart, L. Garllne; G.
Krenger, Ch. Dornhoff, T. and J. O'Keefe, M.
A. Hennessey and George Dougherty and
Charles Wolfora, of Braddock. At midnight
an elegant lunch was served. Dancing was
the principal amusement of the evening, and It
was continued until 2 A. H. The Bloonxfleld Or
chestra furnished the music
A coterie of friends of Miss Bello Bradley, of
Marquis street. Allegheny, repaired to the resi
dence of that young lady on last Wednesday
evening, and forthwith proceeded to enjoy
themselves, as only young folks of their fun
loving dispositions can. The charms of
Terpsichore, of course, occapied the greater
portion of the guests' attention, but this was
frequently interluded with the charming reci
tations by Miss Mary E. Bvron, effectively de
livered, and the beautiful vocal solos enchant
ingly rendered by Miss Marguerite McCalllster.
At a late hour the guests departed, with many
pleasant recollections of au evening happily
spent. Included in the number present may
be mentioned the Misses Estelle Connolly,
Madge Byron. Ella Mertz, Marguerite McCal
llster. Mary Byron, Anna Qumn, Nan Isher
wood, Celia Byron, Jennie McKelvey, and the
Messrs. J. Joseph Ryan, Joseph A. Isherwood,
Frank L. Kohen, John C. Fisher, C. Edward
Upperman, A. Seude, B. Bums, Charles Moore
anu Joseph A. Fisher.
One of the pleasantest affairs that bave oc
curred in tbe quiet town of Wilkinsburg for
some time occurred Friday night at the resi
dence of W. E, Stephens. One of Wilkins
burg's young-bachelors. Mr. D. P. Little, gave a
reception in honor of his friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Woods T. Wilson, of Stamford, Conn. There
were gathered for this occasion in full evening
dress about forty people, and these charm
ing ladles and gentlemen gliding through
the bouse to music f nruished for the occasion
lata sight wbrth witnessing. Amonj: those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Dr. and
Mrs. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Houghton, Mr.
and Jlie. Reider. Mr. and Mrs. Aiken, Misses
Hays, Shaw, Meyers, Huff, aud Messrs. Harry
Jobnston, William Hart, J. M. Porter, Ken
Wilson, Burt and Edward Kellar and others.
After dancing and partaking of refreshments
furnished by the host the crowd dispersed,
wishing their host a happy bachelorhood as
long as he should remain in that state.
The surprise party tendered Mrs. William
Michaels, of South Twenty-second, street on
Tuesday evening was certainly a success. The
merry party assembled at the residence of Miss
Blanche Que, of Carson street, supplied with
all the necessaries to make tbe affair an enjoy,
able one, and shortly after 8 o'clock started for
the home of Mrs. Michaels. That lady was
taken completely unawares, but shortly reov
ered and with the assistance of Mrs. Robert
Gue entertained the party in a most pleasant
manner. Tbe hours were whiled away with
games and dancing until 11:30 p. If., when re
freshments were served, after which the exer
cises were again indulged in until 2:00 A. it.,
when all dispersed. Among the many present
were Messrs. Gue. Drjden, Eoyd, Kramer.
Smith, Michaels. Jones and Hay, Miss Anna
Axman, of Brownsville. Pa., Miss Carrie Craw
ford, of Washington. D. C, and tbo Miwes
Kramer. Jones, McDowell, Morgan, Llewellyn,
Booth, Phillips, Adler, Spratt and Walwrs.
The storm on Thursday evening last Inter
fered in no way with what was a most delijfbt.
ful progressive euchre, held as a surprise, atkle
oosy residence of Mrs. K, R. Glasser. Ful tot'
street, Allegheny City. It was a select gather
ing of ladies and gentlemen for the purpose of
indulging in that favorita pastime. After all
present had bad the opportunity of proving
their right to the various prizes offered, ad
journment was made to th dining hall, where
an elegant luncheon was snread, at tbe end of
which tho prizes wore awarded, Mr. C B. Meln
hart carrying off the gentleman's first prize
and Mr. Levy the second one. The ladies' first
prize fell to tbe lot of the genial hostess, Mrs.
Glasser, the second prize being awarded to Miss
Levy, Credit is due to Misses Emma and
Mnllie Schmidt and Mr.T. Edward Rook for the
able manner in which the affair was conducted.
Miss Emily Roxbrough, of El'a street,
Bloomfield, gave a reception on Thursday
evening last in honor of he' brother Harry,
who leaves about the middle of June for an
extended trip through Europe. Dancing was
the main feature, of the evening, and an ele
gant repast was served at midnight. Among
those present were Misses ilollio Neely. Cad
Rossiter.Elizabetb HcKinler. Ella Humphreys,
Mamie Leofiler, Birdie BlaoL, Emily and Made
line Roxbrough, and Mr. and Mrs. Wright,
Messrs. Sam McKinley, John Keiser, Harry
Cochran, Harry Roxbrough, Beaver Buch
annan, Mendonhall, and many others.
List Friday a large number of friends sur
prised Mr. and Mrs. James Creahan, at their
new home, 33 Mulberry street, Allegheny.
Those present were Annie Lavin, Delia Croa
tian, Lulu Evans, Lillian Hunt, Katie Mc
Knighr, Nellie Huadell, Olive Young, Lula
Glass, Aggie Steel, Mary Graff. Delia Westen,
Nellie Creahan, and Messrs. P. Morand, Will
iam Logan, Charles McConnelL N. Wiley. Jos
Warniok, F. Miller, Dave Marshall, Frank
Glas. Martin Fox, J. McKenna, F. Miller, W.
F. Williams, Joe De Kaiser, 0. M. Cellern and
Albert Beads.
Miss Maggie Phillppl was delightfully sur
prised during the week by a number of friends
who sailed in to help celebrate her birthday.
Tbe young lady was the recipient of numerous
pretty gifts, and an enjoyable evening was
spent. Among those present were Mrs. Samuel
Gesler, MIa Ida Pbilippi, Miss Idia Foltz, Miss
Bertie Phillppl, Miss Mary Schuing, Miss Tillle
Gordon, Miss Josie Obeherti. Mr. Samuel Ges
ler, Scot Korner, Doo Corniles, Ralph Steel,
David Hejs, . a Kerl, John Burk. William
Fagins, Harry Burk, Harry How and Harry E.
Neillie.
TbeManette Social held its closing reception
of the season at Moore's Hall, Hazelwood,
Thursday last. It was given in honor of Miss
Mamie Gorman. About" GO conples responded
to the invitations. The sweet strains of the
Amity Quadrille Orchestra floated through the
handsome hall until the "wee sma ' hours of
Friday morrmg. Among the members of the
Manette are Tbouia-. F. Connor, Lawrence M.
Blockinger, Harry R. Sadler, John S. Conner
and John H. Hill.
An enjoyable surprise party was tendered
Miss Mamie McKenna at her borne on Forty
fifth Etreet last Monday evening, Vocal and
instrumental musio and dancing occupied the
time unttl supper was served. The guests wera
Miss Rose Davis, Miss Nora O'Connel, Miss
Katie Frank, Miss Jennie Mich els. Miss Mag
gie Tillman, Miss Nellie King, Messrs. A.
Rowe. B. Brooks, J. Willi", H. Wayne Cromer,
J. Cronin, J. Brenuan, G. Wellington Ireland.
Miss Fannie Simmerman, of Manchester, and
Mr. Oscar Ober, of Allegheny, wars married
Thursday. Miss Julie Mnhlsteln acted as
bridesmaid, and Mr-Charles Backer as grooms
man. The bride was dressed in a gray traveling
dress and wore flowers for ornaments. Mr.
and Mrs. Ober will be home after June 28,
to receive their friends.
A Martha Washington reception, was given by
the Terpsicborean class of St. Joseph Academy,
Seton Hill, Greensburg, on tbe eve of May,
under the direction ot J. Brooks, of Pittsburg.
One of tbo features was a dance representing
the May Day exercise in tbe time of Louis XIV.
It was a very pleasant affair.
One of tbe early June weddings will be that
of Miss Martha Yeagley McDonald and Mr.
Eugena Vandegrift Porter, two popular young
people of Duquesna Heights.
A pleasant party was given at tba residence
of Miss Lillie Henry. Pride street. Friday even
ing. Dancing and tiddledy-winks were the en
joyments for the evening.
EST MUSICAL dBCLKS.
Entertainment and Gossip for Lovers of tho
Art Divine.
Ona of tbe most enjopabls events at tba ea
soaat Bellsvue was tbe musical and liwrary
entertainment and social given by the'Epwcrtb.
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Leagues of thelfellevue M.E. Church at the
residence of Mr.. L.O. Oameren last Monday
evening; It was attended by about 100 of the
yonng people of 'the congregation, and they
seemed unanlmryut ly of the opinion tbat -it
was good to t9 there." Tba following pro
gramme was ren dared In a very creditable man
ner: Trio, "Chi mes ot Normandy," Miss Celia
Lewis, piano; Harry Stern, viollnt Will Stern,
corner. RecitaiUon. "Asleep at tbe Switch."
Miss Lena Rhodes. Solo, "Not ABhamed of
Christ." violin accompaniment. Miss Ida C.
Cameron. Piano duet, "Sleigbbells" Misses
Flo East and Iza Hunnings. Solo, "Blue
Alsatian Mount Mns," L. Oliver Cameron. Club
solo. Miss Flor.i Young. Duet, "Airs From
Marltana," Miss. Cettie Daugberty, violin; Miss
Flo East, piano. Duet, "Messenger Bird." L.
Oliver Cameron. E. E. Davis. Recitation,
"Tbe First Settler's Story," Miss Lizzie Hen
derson. Piano solo, "The Shepherd's Song,"
Miss Lena Rhodes. At tbe conclusion of the
prorrammo refreshments were serve and tba
remainder of the evening was passed in In
formal social enjoyments.
A musical and dramatic entertainment was
given by the "Y's" Physical Culture Class, of
Salem. O- and Guenther's Orchestra, of Pitts
burg, all under the management of Miss Zara
McCosb, last Thursday evening, in the Grand
Opera House of Salem. Tblrty-sx ladies, ar
rayed in noft, creamy white Greek robes and
sandals, appeared in the first part of the pro
gramme, devoted to an exposition of Delsar
tian physical culture. This is the second time
Guenther's Orchestra baa appeared in Salem
within the past four weeks.
The first of the series of summer night festi
vals arranged by Prof. Guenther will be given
on the evening of June 18, at Silver Lake
Grove. East End. They will occur thereafter
every Thursday evening. The number of tick
ets is limited to S5Q. This is the form of enter
tainment tbat proved popular at tbe grove last
season. ProC Guentber will make a special
feature of classic music during this series.
A most enjovable musicale was given at tbe
residence ot Mr. Henry Strung, Grace street.
Mt, Washington, on Friday evening. The
music rendered was of a very fine order. Mrs.
Prof. Goldwitger rendered a vocal sola'ln a
very pleasing manner; Messrs. Chlsem and
Beilor, of Allegheny, a mandolin and guitar
duet; Mr. Lemmon and friend, a violin and
piano duet: a piano duet by Miss Tenie and
Iredo Strung, and a piano solo by Mr. Cox.
Many friends from Allegheny. Bloomfield and
the Mount were present, and a very pleasant
evening was passed. A delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess.
Next Sunday evening. May 10, there will ba
held a sacred concert for the benefit of St. An
thony's German Catholic congregation, at Mill
vale borough. The solo parts will be executed
by Miss Stella Callahan, Miss Sarah Vogel and
Mr. Joseph YogeL Tbe chorus work will be
performed by the St. Phtlomena choir, under
the direction of Mr. John d. Voger, and the
choir of St. Anthony's congregation, under the
direction of Mr. Charles G. Schwecd. Miss
Alice Carter and Miss L.Blanchard will pre
side at the organ.
Miss May Roed returned Friday to Mew
York, where she is studying voloa culture.
People Everybody Knows.
Atlantic City claims Miss Forsythe, ef Alle
gheny, as a guest.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McKee will leave far
Atlantic City shortly.
Mrs. H. Kirk Porter and Miss Eegeman are
home from Virginia Beach,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, of Forbes street,
returned from St. Louis yesterday.
Messrs, James Lanahan and Frank Bheere,
of Wilmerdingt left yesterday for Detroit.
Colonel J. J. Lawrence and the Misses Law
rence are at the lraymore, Atlantic City.
Mrs. Charles King, of Fulton street, is In
New York City, where she will remain a month.
A. V. D. Watterson, Esq , returned home last
night from a four days' visit to New York City.
Mr. J. P. Farrell, having spent the winter
here, returned to Us .borne, in Wilmore, Pa.,
last week. '
Mr. Charles If. Paulson, of Wood street, ex
pects to go abroad about Juno IS on a two
months' trip.
Miss Tillie Beuler. of Jacksonville, Ilk, a
very accomplished young lady, is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. G. H. Bachariae. ot Avery street,
Allegheny.
Jacob Richter and wife and Fred Bellsteln
and wife, will start this evening for
Atlantic City, where they will spend a week or
two In search of health and pleasure.
Miss Grace D. .Williams, of Mt. Washington,
will sail for Europe on Wednesday, May 6, on
the steamship City of Chicago. She will reside
with her aunt and attend school at Aberyst
wltb, Wales, where she expects to remain for a
year or morj.
Mr. Robert Harvey, of the firm of R. Harvey
& Co., produce commission merchants, accom.i
panied by his daughter Mary, left ona pleasure
trip last Tuesday over tbe Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, stopping at Washington, D. C, Bal
timore and otber points of interest, arriving
home about the 15th.
JlME, TELMA,
90S Penn Avenue.
A choice selection can be found in millin
ery novelties. Lovely bonnets for May Fes
tival at very attraitive prices.
Now Is the Time, Now,
This week, to buy that new suit. Qusky's
will have a grand sale for the next six days
of men's suits, in which every suit in the
mammoth stock we carry will be reduced
even below our usual low prices.
Guskt'B.
Bead! Bead!
Thousands of short enrtains in Irish point,
real brusiels and tamboured curtains. None
sold in full lengths less than (5, and many
at $12 and (16 per pair. All to go at 79o
each. Head oar ad on second psge.
J. H. KONKEL & BBO.
THE SENSATION OF THE HOUR.
A Bright Outlook for Our Men's Big Bolt
Sale on Monday.
TWO SPECIAL PBICES.
We bave arranged for a wonderful and
novel men's suit sale to-morrow. We will
crowd our stores by selling 1,200 elegant
business and dress suits for men at $1 80;
and (8 00 for a choice of the finer ones.
Monday's tbe time, and the earliest comers
will get the biggest bargains and the best
selection. A good business suit of standard
material for 54 80 (coat, pants and vest),
and first-class dress suits, sacks or cut
aways, light or dark shades, for only (8 00.
This offer is good for Monday only, at the
P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Cloth-i
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets.
FINE UPRIGHT PIANO, 8200.
Square Piano, S175. Square Piano, 8135.
A magnificent iyt octave upright piano
(used very little), with all improvements,
exoellent tone, handsomely carved case and
splendid action will be sold, fully war
ranted, for $200, including cover and stool.
Also a square piano, in perfect order, for
$175, and a square piano at $125. A rare
opportunity to buy a-piano at a greatly re
duced price. J. M. Hoffmann & Co.,
37 Smuhneid street.
A Gabler, Decker, Steinway, Sohmer and
a few other celebrated pianos at less than
one-half the original cost.
Free This Month,
Large crayon portrait with every -dozen
cabinets. Lies' Gallebt,
Tisa t 10 and 12 Sixth street.
Bead This and Then AeU
All this week ire will afford yon -an op
portunity to save money on men's suits.
Every snit in the honse reduced and the
quantity to select from so immense that you
oan't bnt be suited. GuskY's,
Hyacinth Awnings At Hsmaux &
Bon's, 639 Penn avenue.
Thisstt people all praise Iron City
Brewery's beer. Saloooists are quick to
discover this fact. Telephone 1186.
Bead I Beadi
Thousands of short curtains In Irish point,
real brnssels and tamboured enrtains. Nona
sold in full lengths less than $5, and many
at $13 and $16 per pair. All to go at 79o
each. Bead our ad on second page.
J. H. Kunkel Ss Bro.
Jrur Awkikos At Mamaux & Son's,
539 Penn avenue. '
Thousands of Them.
We refer to our mammoth stock of men's
suits which will be sold at greatly reduced;
nrioee ail tbis week. We are going to start
the May BtuIneM -with a boom.' Qtjskt's. "
Pm?SBtjK IflSKjaOT;
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The Executive Committee met on Wednes
day evening and transacted important busl-
1 nesi relating to tbe next Department En
campment, Grand Army Day and otber
matters. It was reported tbat the Opera
House bad been secured for tbe sessions of
the encampment The matter of a depart
ment badge for delegates was referred to
Comrade W. O. Russell, who will get pp a
design aud report to the committee on the
estimate of the cost.
It was decided to invite Department Com
mander Boyer and his staff to be present on
Grand Army Day. Comrade Boyer will be ten
dered the Commandershlp of the Day at Rock
Point.
It was officially reported to the committee
that the work done by contractors in erecting
tombstones furnished by tbe State, was done In
a very un workman-like manner. Tbe matter
was referred to a special committee consisting
of Comrades W. O. Russell, of Post 151, John
Brown, of Post 128, and H. H. Bengough, of
157, who will wait on the County Commission
ers. It was also officially reported -that room
for but three graves remained in tbe soldiers'
plot lr Allegheny Cemetery. Comrades W. J.
Patterson, of Post 157, A. P. Burchfield, of
Post 162. and William McClelland, of Post 259.
were appointed by Chairman Sample as a com
mittee to wait on the cemetery authorities with
a view of securing a further allotment of
ground wherein to inter tbe remains of old
soldiers.
Chairman Lambert, of the Invitation Com
mittee, is getting matters in shape for tba
Department Encampment and Grand Army
Day. Tbe Committee on Hotels, with Comrade
O. M. Head as chairman, is also getting right
down to business. Communications in regard
to hotels addressed to either Chairman Head or
Secretary H. H. Bengough will receive a ready
reply. It is the purpose of the comrades of
these two cities to give the representatives to
the Department :Encampment next February
such a cordial reception as has rarely fallen to
their lot. Tbe Executive Committee adjourned
to meot at the oall of the Chair.
The next meeting of the General Grand Army
Day Committee win be held ou Saturday after
noon. May 22, in Council Chambers.
Annual Inspection.
May is the month of Inspections. Depart
ment Commander Boyer issued his inspection
order last week. In it ho says: "The Assistant
Inspector at Large in charge of a dlstriot will
give timely notice to each Post Commander of
tbe date selected for the inspection and the
officers detailed. In all cases the Commander
should ba notified at least ona'meetlng night
previous to that on which the Inspection oc
curs, except those posts tbat meet monthly, to
which timely notice will be given. Com
manders of posts sbould use every effort to
have a full attendance of comrades at Inspec
tions, and in uniform. Tbe coming inspection
will be one of especial importance." The de
partment is divided into 60 districts. Fallowing
are the districts In this vicinity:
District No. 4 consists of Posts (,(..117,157,
ZU6, 30 and 259. George S. Fulmer, of Pose 117.
is the Assistant Inspector at Largs. His ad.
dress is 174 fourth avenue, Pittsburg. His
assistants are Jobu R. Wood, Post 41 A. H.
Askins, Post 167; T. J. Hamilton, Post 8, and
Charles O. Smitb, Post 259.
District No. S consists of Posts 88. 88. 13S, 182
135, 2S9, HO and 645.- A. R. Dawson, uf P oBt 128,
is the Assistant Inspector at Large. His ad
dress Is Harrison avenue, Allegheny Cltv. His
assistants are Sidney T. Brauff, Post 88; W. W.
Wallace, Post 545; John Holmes, Post 289; Jobn
& Nichol, Post lei, and J. E. Elsesser, Pott S3.
District No. 6 consists of Posts 1U, 18L 199,
SCO and 543. F. J. JlcGr.itu, of Post 548. Is the
Assistant Inspector at Large. His address is
P.O. box 228 Wilkinsburg. His assistants are
A. M. Carllne, Post 181; P. F. Hodge, Post 648)
J. B. Holland, Post 199, and John A. Jones.
Post 181.
District No. 7 consists of Posts 59, 207, 829 and
564. The Assistant Inspector at Large is James
Atkinson, Post 207, His address is P. O. Box
163. Homestead. His assistants are F. M.
Patterson, Post 59; D. W. Hutchinson, Post 207.
District No. 8 consists of Posts 161, 168, 153, 215
-au -mo. wiiiiam ... jroweu, ro loi, is tne
Assistant Inspector at Large. His address is
2332 Sidney street, SoutbslUe, Pittsburg. His
assistants are Thomas Fording, Post 215; J. C.
Ihomas. Post 238, and 0. R. Shepler, Post 165.
The Steubonvlile Encampment.
A large number of comrades from this vicin
ity did not attend tho Ohio Department En
campment at Stenbenville last week. Com
rades O. M. Head, L K. Becker and J. A Roed.
of Post 259; L. a Houghton, of Post 117, F.red
Zimmerman and William Preist, ot Post 88,
went and were greatly pleased. They wera
treated royally by the Ohio comrades and, the
visit was a most pleasant one. There was some
misunderstanding abont tbe 1-cent rate which
it was published would prevail. The railroad
authorities seemed not to ba fully posted on
that point.
Comrades O. M. Head and L. S. Houghton,
who are on the Commander lu Chief's staff,
were to meet Comrade Veazey at Steubenvjlle,
but he left the night before they rot there.
The encampment was a great success in every
way.
Notes From the Front,
Oir Thursday evening Francis, Gault was
mustered by Peat 157.
Walter G. Ceaio was mustered tnta Post
8 last Monday evening.
Comrade F. L. Gbsxh will eene lata Past
8 on card to-morrow night. m
The matter of a memorial volume for Post 8
Is being considered by tbe comrades.
General Williams, of Post 8, Is slawly
getting well after an illness of two months,
COMBADE T. R. BOSS, Of Pott 151, is SOW
convalescent after having a severe attack of
tho grip.
Auditions are constantly being made to
Post 3's Detroit club, and its affairs are in ex
cellent shape.
ConrtADE D. A Jones, of Post 151, paid a
fraternal visit to Post 8 last Monday night and
one to Post 88 on Tuesday night.
Coubado William Beioos, of Post 161,
died last Wednesday and was buried by the
Post iu the soldier's plot in Allegheny Ceme
tery. CoHRASB Hugh Mobbison, of Post 83,
seems to'havo entirely recovered from the grip,
as he has regained bis old-time vim in the post
meetings.
COHKADE DE, MOCOLLOH, Of CbilllCOthe,
O., and Comrade Benediot, of Post 0, Monon
gahela City, wera visitors to Post 167 last lhurs
day evening.;
H. a Hats Cibolb, Ladles of the 0,1a,
at Turtle Creek, Mrs. Anna Kunns President,
is In a good condition, adding new members at
every meeting.
Comrade Williasc Al STOitr, of Post 88.
was last week bereft of a bright little boy by
death. He and his family have tba sympathy
ot his comrades.
The Jubilee Singers, nnder tbe auspices ef
Comrades J. L. Shook and W. H. Lockhart, of
Post 83, will sing at an Allegheny church enter
tainment ou May 2L
CoiiitADE W. O. Russell, of Post 181, as an
aid da camp on tbe Commander in Chiefs
staff, is a great success. He gets around quite
lively and is doing good work,
EdwabdA. Arustbosg, Chief of the De
partment of Public Works In Allegheny, who
died on Friday, was a brother-In lawi of Com
rade J. R. Hutchinson of Post 88.
C01IRADE H, H. BSSSOXTOH, 0fP0Stl&7,
will deliver bis lecture on "Sherman's Cam.
palga from Chattanooga to Atlanta" next
Thursday evening before tbe post.
Comrade Fbans H. Sikoeb, of Fan 80,
Johnstown, was in the olty last Sunday. Ha
dropped in to see Commander Samuel Boott, of
Post 83, and other comrades here.
TUB Memorial Day committee of tbe posts of
the old city held a meeting at Municipal Hall
lnsrnlght. An account of the business trans
acted will bo found in tbe local columns.
Tub ladles of the Department of Pennsyl
vania. Ladles or the Q. A R.. will be pleased to
bear tbat Mrs. Raohael Doran, Department
President; has recovered, from a severe attack
of the grip.
'COJfBATOf JOKST MOBBLAWlsy 0.PMt ;!,'
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who has been sick far a month, is new on the
high road to recovery, and his comrades re--Joico
thereat. On Thursday ba was able to
take a buggy ride.
COKBABB HENBT STATTDB, Of Post 16L
President of the Board of Trustees, recently
ha not enjoyed the post meetings as be would
like to, on account or sickness of himself and
family.
Comrade Daniel asotvorth, of Post S,
bas suffered severely from a carbuncle on his
neck. He bad a very narrow escape, and his
comrades are greatly pleased tbat he is now
getting along nicely.
The Department of Pennsylvania, Ladles of
the G. A. R.. is iu a very prosperous condition,
having added four new circles to their number
in tbe eastern part of tbe State, with many
more applications pending.
AT last Monday night's meeting of Post 8
Commander Lamble appointed the Decorative
Committee, whose duties are to see that the
grave of every deceased comrade of the post is
decorated ou Memorial Day.
Post 155 bas lost 'another member by the
death of Comrade W. J. Taylor, who was sud
denly called to attend the final roll call last
Sunday evening. He was Interred in the sol
diers' plot at West Liberty Cemetery.
A box social and cake walk will be given by
General Alex Hays Circle No. 12, Ladles of the
G. A R., at their ball. No. 69 Fourth avenue,
Pittsburg, next Friday evening. Sister circles
and posts are especially invited to attend.
Mrs. C. E. Hirst, National President of the
Ladies of the G. A. R., attended the conven
tion of the Department of Illinois. She re
ports that department in a very flourishing
condition, as well as all other departments.
Post 157 bas Invited Major Samuel Harper
Camp No. 162. Sons of Veterans, Battery B, N.
G. P., and tne Washington Infantry, to parti
cipate with the post In tbe Memorial Day
services at Oakland audMinersville cemeteries.
Commander John S. Lambie, of Post 3,
Commander of the Day for Memorial Day, has
announced as his personal staff Comrade W.
H. Lambert, of Post 8, Adjutant, and Comrade
O. B. Mcllwalne, ot Post lo7, as Chief of Staff.
Comrade O. S. MoIlwaine, of Post 157,
who has been appointed Chief of Staff for
Memorial Day by Commander of the Day
Lamble, will fill tbat office in an excellent
manner, in spite of tbe fact that be is one of
the oldest members ot the "Reserves."
MRS. E. J. Miller, President of James A
Garfield Circle No. 15, Ladies of the G. A. R.,
will be pleased to receive any donations for the
decoration of the graves of tho arsenal suf
ferers. . Donations will be received at her resi
dence, Robert street, Eleventh ward. city.
s Arrangements for Memorial Day In Alle
gheny are well in band. The joint committee
of the three posts meets every Saturday night.
Comrade Dawson, of Post 128, will be com
mander of the day. There will be no departure
from the usual mode of observing the day.
Comrade D. A. Jones, ot Post 151. who bas
charge of tbe rehearsals of the "Little Re
cruit" In conjunction with J. Milton Hays, ot
Post 8, reports that everything Is going along
smoothly. Also, he feels greatly encouraged
by reason ot tbe hearty manner in which not
only the comrades of Post 161 are taking hold
of the tickets but the otber posts,, relief corps
and Sons of Veterans of both cities are doing
all in their power to aid tbem. If present indi
cations are wortb anything the "play" Is already
an assured success.
Union Veteran Legion.
ADJUTANT Fulmer, of Encampment No. 6,
has fully recovered from his recent Illness.
Comrade Hehbt Kiekns, of Encampment
No. B, was present at tha last1 meeting, having
recovered from tbe grip of la grippe.
Comrade Hints, late of Company A, Fif
teenth Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, was mus
tered into Encampment No.- 6 at the last meet
ing. Encampment No. 0 bas decided to held
memorial services for their deceased soldiers.
The time fixed is the hrst Friday night after
Memorial Day.
General A L. Pearson, of Encampment
No. I, returned last week from the i!ast,whera
he bad been attending the meeting of tbe
Board of Managers of National Soldiers'
Homes.
Comrade John W. Mobbison, of Encamp
ment No. 8. is a candidate for fetate Treasurer.
Comrade Morrison was a four years' veteran
of Company E. "Roundhead' Regiment, Penn
sylvanla Volunteers.
Encampment No. 0 Is puziled over a ques
tion of morals. It is this: A member of tbe old
Soundheads went to a sutler's tent and walked
oft with a box of snap. This he took back to
tbe sutler and made a big fuss about getting a
box otsoap when be bad ordered raisins. The
sutl or.1 believing tbat ha had made a mistake,
cave him a box of raisin. Tha question in
Did he steal tha ralsinst It remains unde
cided. Sons of Veterans.
OK to DuBoIs.
THE division enoampment will open at Du
BoIs next Wednesday, Those who are going
from this vicinity there are quite a number
have made all their arrangements. It will be a
very interesting meeting.
The annual Inspection, the reading of four
applications and the mustering of three re
cruits was the programme of tbe meeting of
Lieutenant James M. Lysla Camp No. 12, of
Allegheny, last Monday evening.
Lieutenant James M. Ltsle'camp No. 2,
under tbe eommand of Captaiu Daniel G.
Brose. has been detailed by the joint Memorial
Day committee of Allegheny to decorate the
Soldiers' Monument, on Monument Hill, Alle
gheny. Comrades Hbad and RAFrERTT, mem
bers ot tbe Commander in Chief's staff of the
G. A. B, and Comrades Thomas. G. Sample
and V. Huth. of Post 12s, were welcome guests
of Lysla Camp No. 2 last Monday evening. Ibe
boys were mora than pleased ta have them
there.
ABTISTIO EFFECTS XS
Vine Flowers
And plant decorations. Novelties for
luncheon, dinner and germ an favors. Loose
bunches to carry and corsage bouquets a
specialty, N. PattebsOw,
su sMJSlxth avenue, opposite Trinity.
Pianos for the Everett Clubs
This week are: Club A, No. 260, Mrs.
Melville, 849 1"ifth avenue, Pittsburg; Club
B, No. 210, Ewd. Wind, 400 Larimer ave
nue, H. E. Pittsburg. These fortunate peo
ple secure one of the finest pianos manu
factured on payments of $1 per week, and
save $70 from the retail price. " For details
of the club system apply to the manager,
AiiEX Boss,
137 Federal street, Allegheny, or
60 Frankstown avenue, E. E., Pittsburg.
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A Six-Days' Hurrah
In men's suits. We are going to make
things hum during the next six days, in
which we shall offer our entire stock at
speeial prices for this sale. GtTSKY'a.
Curtain Poles.
We will sell the coming week 6,000 brass
mounted curtain poles at 9s each. Bead our
"lace curtain sale" advertisement on second
page. J. H. Ktokel & Bbo.
Palmetto Awnings At Mamaux &
Son's, 639 Penn avenue.
A Great Pall
In tha prices of men's spring suits. And
thev will remain down in price until the
close of our sale on Saturday night next.
This week's the time to fit yourself out
GUSKY'S,
Is Tour Boy Under 14 Tears
Of age? If io, he can be fitted Iu one of
those stylish pleated suits we sell for $2 25.
Long pants suits for boys, age 14 to 19, onl
$3 SO and $4 00. '
P. 0. O. C, PlTTSBTniO COMBHTATIOW
Clothinq Cohpant. corner Grant and
Diamond streets.
Here's a Chance
For the next six days. Our grand stock of
men's spring suits, embracing all that is
new and stylish, will be offered at unusually
loir prices during bar grand speoial Hay
sale. Gtset's.
Will eall at your residence with samples
and furnish estimates on iurniture reuphols
tenr. Hauoh&Keenan, 33 Water street.
Curtain Pgles.
"We will sell the comiug week 6,000 brass
mounted curtain poles at 9c each. Head
our "lace curtain sale" advertisement on
second pase. J. H. Kunkel & Blto, .
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On July T, at 9 A. M the Slate Teachers'
Association convenes at Bedford. Fully
1,000 members have notified the Executive
Committee of their desire and intention to
be present. It is expected to be the most
brilliant educational gathering in a long
time. Mayor Gourley, Superintendent
Luckey.Prof. H.W. Fisher.Superintendent
Morrow, ot Allegheny, and Miss Ida Lind
say are ail on the programme, which will be
as follows: .
Tuesday morning "Address of Welcome"
Hon. J. M. Reynolds and Hon. J.H.Lonecker, of
Bedford; response by Prof. C. A Babcocfc of
Oil City, and Prof. Layers, of Pittsburg. Re
port of the Hr'bee Memorial Fund Committee,
J. P." McCaskey, of Lancaster.
Tuesday afternoon Inaugural address. Prof.
G. M.Phlllips; report of the Committee on Closer
School Supervision, Dr. O. E. Lyte. of Lan
caster; "Defects In tie Present Method of
Licensing Teachers In Pennsylvania." B. C.
Youngman, of Indiana. This paper will be
discussed by Superintendent Luckey, W, H.
Coover. of Altoona; EL M. Moore, of Braddock,
and J. M. Burkey, of Somerset,
Toesday evening Oration by Mayor H. L
Gourley, on "Education as a Factor in Civiliza
tion." Lecture by Governor Fattison.
Wednesday morning "History as a Prepara
tion for Citizenship." Annie E. Lyle. of Millers
ville. "Patriotism in the Public Schools."
Prof. N. P. KInzley, of Franklin. "Tbe
Academic Side of Normal School Training,"
Dr. A. E. Maltby, of Slippery Rock. Discus
sion on the last named paper by J. P. Welsh, of
Bloomsburg, aud Superintendent L. S. Bchim
mel. of Huntingdon.
Wednesdav afternoon "Scientlfla Temper
ance," Miss Ella HerncE, Superintendent of
Cameron county,, and Leila Ada Cooper, of
Allegheny City. "The Teacberof tbe Twentieth
Century,'' ex-President E. H- Magill, of
Swarthmore College. "University Extension,"
Dr. George Henderson, of Philadelphia.
Wednesday evening Addresses by Judge J.
H. Draper, of New York, and ex-Governor
Beaver. .
Thursday morning State Teachers' Associa
tion, first, its professional value, Prot. G. L.
Maris, West Chester, and R. K. Bahrle, Lan
caster; second. Its educational value, 3. H.
Michner, Philadelphia; H. J. Hockenberry,
Carbondale: third, its legislative value, Prof.
L W. Schaeffer and J. G Stewart.
Thursday afternoon Memorial services in
honor of Dr. J. P. Wlckersbam, consisting of a
biographical eulogy, J. R. Byerly. Millersville;
poem, Nellie W. Graham, Yardley, Pa.; ad
dresses. ex-Governor A G. Curtin, Bellefonte;
Judge D. N. Fell, ot PbiladelDbiat J. D. Pyott,
of Lancaster! J. H. Jacobs, of Reading: Prof.
Brooks, Morrow, H. W. Fisher, Miss Elizabeth
Loyd, of Newton, and Mrs. Frances Baldwin,
nee Wlllard. of Santa Cruz, Cala., who taueht
at the Millersville Normal School when Mr.
Wlckershara was principal of the school.
Miss Ida Lindsay, of Pittsburg, ill be tbe
soloist at all the meetings. There was never
such local Interest aroused in tbe association
meetings before. The hotels and boarding
houses have cut their rates over half to accom
modate the teachers. After tbe Association
adjourns there will be two excursions one to
Luray Cave, Virginia, and another to Deer
Park.
Grammar Schools' Honor List.
The following are tbe names of the pupils
who stand first in the highest grammar rooms
in tbe various ward schools: Be Clair. Mary
Holland: Mt Washington, Lizzie Jaokion; Mt.
Albion. Michael, Hays; Thad Stevens, Alfle
Johnson; Colfax, Grace E. Sneathen; Wash
ington, Laura Dietrich and Myra Johns;
Homewood, MacDonald Ferree; Bed
ford, Birdie Smitb; Morse. Robert
Rossel; .Ralston, Edwin Minxenburg;
South, Gertie Glover; Peebles, Emma J. Rowe;
Hancock, Blancbe Stewart; Luckey (No. 1),
Lizzie Vangban; Luckey (No. 2), Bertha Tie
gel; Humboldt, Arthur Gray; Lawrence,
Charles Woods; Knox, Harvey Scott; Miners
ville, Lillie McGeagb; Howard (No. 1), Lizzie
Walker; Howard (No. 2), William Hughes;
O'Hara, George Esler; Monongahela, Till is
Fisher; Highland, Ham M. Kier; Wlckersbam,
Lottie Barber; Birmingham, George Kambach;
Riverside, Lizzie Foley; Allen, William Mc
Intyre; North, William 8. Crosby; Springfield,
M, Considine.
Vacancies and Applicants.
There will be two vacancies in the ' prin cipal
ships of tbe ward schools. Prof. C. A. Riddle,
of the Minersvllle school, will take up tha
practice of law and Prof. D. F. McKee. of tha
Colfax, contemplates entering Into business.
Already there are 20 applicants for Prof. Rid
dle's position, among them one prominent
Pittsburg educator. Tbe others are
from outside tbo city. Three can
didates desire to succeed Prof. McKee.
Prof. John T. Daniels, of tbe Allogbeny
schools, bas also signified his intention of re
signing. He will take charge of a prlyate
school In the East End for boys. There Is
rumor tbat there will be trouble over tbe elec
tion of a principal, now in office. In one of tbe
Pittsburg districts. It Is too early yet in the
season to substantiate tba report.
Tha National Association Meeting.
The annual convention of the National Edu
cational Association of the United States for
the present yearwill be held at Toronto.Canada.
Most of the railroads have agreed to give half
rates, plus $2 membership fee, to all who at
tend tbe meeting, this rate being open to tbe
public generally as well as the teachers. Tha
Canadians are making great preparations to
welcome and entertain the visiting teachers.
The official bulletin, containing programme for
the meeting, railway arrangements and all
otber particulars, is ready, and will be sent,
free to any one desiring It, on their drooping a
postcard to Mr. H. J. Hill, Secretary Local
Committee, Toronto.
A Sad Death at Bedford.
A special telegram to The Dispatch from
Bedford, received last night, says: Miss Mary
C. Barton, one of the most popular teachers of
the puDilo schools died suddenly this afternoon.
Miss Barton, who was an estimable young lady
was taken sick about one week ago with tbe
measles and was convalescent when stricken
with pneumonia on Friday. Tbe deceased was
in her 21st year and w?sa resident of Fulton
county.
Gossip of the Schools.
To-morrow the teachers receive their war
rants for the month of April, Tha payroll
amounts to 829,431 78s
Miss Laffeett was.Friday eveulng.elacted
as regular teacher in tbe Liberty tohools to
succeed Miss Campbell, resigned.
Superintendent Morbow, of Allegheny,
will bold a general Institute for tba teachers of
Allegheny on the first Saturday In June.
' McKee's Rock, on the 26th of June, will be
in possession of the pupils of tbe Thad
Slovens schools. Tbey will celebrate their
annual picnic.
The school reports for tbe month of April
show that tha attendance is almost up to what
it was before tbe grip epidemic. Tha month-
introduced many pa pus wno gainea tneir nrst
knowledge of school life. Ihe Washington
school bad 110 new pupils.
Miss Daisy Kinzer, a pupil of room 14 of
the Bellefleld school, died Thursday night of
heart failure. She was much beloved by her
roommates, who will all attend her funeral to
day, A pillow of flowers marks their friend
ship for their companion.
One of tha features of tha Marine Band con
cert yesterday afternoon was tbe singing ot the
850 school children under tha direction ot Prof,
E. E. Rinehart. It was their first experience
with orchestral accompaniment, and tha chil
dren did remarkably well.
BOTH the afternoon and evening of May 23
will be observed as "opening day" at the Ninth
ward school, Allegheny. Class drill will be a
featnro of tbe afternoon exercises. Tbe Prang
system of drawing ahd inndeliur: will bo xteu
sively exhibited. A band and tlfercbool chil
dren will vontributo music in tbe evening.
Miss Margaret Allen, of the Thad
Stevens School, has been dangerously ill for
the past month with typhoid fever. She will
hardly ba able to return, .to school this tana.
MlMAllua was till recently teolMr;!a tfc
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WAISTS FOR SUMMER WEAR
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M L is perfectly made and can be had in every
size. Our prices, 75c, 85c, 95c, $1, $z 2$
and $1 50.
Figure No. 3 represents a very becoming
'style of Waist to be had in fine Percale or
Chintz. Prices are oc, 62c, yy, 85c, 93c,
$1, $1 12, $1 25, i 45 and up.
We carry a full line of Fine Black Satin
Waists at i, $ 25 and $1 45; Black and
White Polka Dot, $1, $ 25 and $1 50;
KOf 3. same in Blue and White and Black and
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Blue with white stripes. Black Surah Silk Waists at $4 pj,
$5 75 $6 75 and $s 5-
" Come and examine these goods. All tastes ; can be easily
suited where there is such a large selection, and, what is still
more important, we guarantee to save you money
Bin, Uiacs: or J.an, z, gooa vaiuo at s.
New Black or Tan, 82 25, well worth $3 50. Same colors at ?2 48, eatOy pm tV
Btill finer Blazers going at 3 45 that were recently sold for f5; extra fide BlaxStt,
4 45, cheap at f6 60.
All our Eeefer Jackets have been marked down to cost,many,of them.ln fao. art itlliag
'wavbelow manufacturers' prices. The assortment is still very large. ColortaraXaw.
T,n Orav eto Take advantage of this speoial sale while the opportunity wejents itietfc
Eark vals afe also offered in Lace Capes' aud Wraps. Silk Wraps, Beaded Wrtu, t.
I-Look at our new line of Silk Mitts, 25r, S3p, S8o, 50o. 2o and 70o.
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Luckey schools. Miss Kate L. Powers, of the
Ninth ward school. Allegheny, has been very
ill for tbe past six weeks with pneumonia.
THE Special Committee on Industrial Edu
cation, which visited tbe California Normal
School to view tha working of the Sloyd sys
tem in vogue there, will make a report soma
time during tbe week, so as to be able to eiva
an ultimatum to the next meeting of the Cen
tral Board whether Industrial education shall
be introduced here or not. Friday night the
High School Committee holds its regular
meeting. It is not known whether the Nobbs
High School episode will be brought up or not.
A SPANISH AFTEBNOOfi.
Novel Entertainment That Is Worthy of
Being Betas a Model.
HewYorkTImes.J
A recent entertainment in a neighboring
city was a "tea," which took the form of a
"Spanish afternoon." These eabalittio
words, engraved on the invitations, aroused
much curiosity, and almost every guest
bidden found it possible to accept.
On entering, the handsome rooms were
discovered to ba beautifully decorated with
yellow and red flowers, interspersed with
Spanish flags, which were festooned upon
bulls' horns. The staircase was wound with
the flags, and Spanish pictures and effects
abounded. A paper was read upon "Cer
vantes, the Hero, the Poet, and the Man,"
and during the reception whioh followed
musio from hidden aithers and guitars
supplemented the conversation. The re
freshments comprised as many Bpauish
dainties as possible, and were served in
Spanish style.
The affair was a great success, and is a
suggestion to luture hostesses. It would be
easy to carry out tha same idea in other
natmn-illtiaa and an Italian. Swedish, or
Greek "afternoon" could be made equally
effective and interesting.
The Bailor Hat Again.
Our dear old friend, the "sailor hat," is
bravely to the fore as usual, says a Loudon
correspondent. Last year the crowns were
distressingly tall and the'brims dispropor
tionately small. This year things are just
reversed, and they are so overburdened with
brim that the crowns seem built after the
material had grown a trifle "short."
At LATIMER'S
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SPRING DRSS GOODS-
ATI. NEW NOVELTIES.
Fine Tricots, every shade and color. Oholoe English Suitlnga,
marked down in prioe.
OUR GRAND OFFERING
Of all kinds of Blaok Spring Dress Goods Bomethlngr to be remembersel
We are prepared to show you the finest stook of leading, atyliab.
weaves for spring to he found in either city.
T.M.LATIMER,-
;138 and 140 FEDERAL ST.
. i - A T.T.Ia HJ1M Yt-Pi.'
THERE'S a suggestion of coolness and
comfort irtr our beautiful display of
Waists. Tke stock is the largest in the
city, so that customers- can have anything
they want as to
Style, Color and Material;
-. This department is crowded with customer
just now. Our low prices are the magnet
that attracts trade. We will describe very
' briefly a few of the hundreds of styles to It
seen here.
Illustration No. i shows a White Lavm
Waist, embroidered and well made, which
comes in all sizes, at g$e, $i 15, $1 23,
. $1 35 and $1 45.
No. 2 is another style of White Lavm
SEE THE NEW PARASOLS.
m
We have just opened tha prettiest lot of Parasols that has besm
shown here for years aud an early inspection of them is Invltei,
Parasols of all shades, with all kinds of handles add at price!
extraordinarily low.
Fancy Bilk Parasols iu Btripes, Plaids, Black and "White,
dotted, fringed or lace covered, ranging in prloe from fl 73 to tla
ONE SPECIAL LOT Plain, Striped and Plaid Parasols,
75c, (1, 91 23, ?1 60. These are well worth double the money.
Ask to see them.
Children's Parasols, 2io. 60c, 70c, tl, H 25 and fl B0,
White and Ecru Lace Parasol Covers, also for Baby Car
riage Covers, 7So to (3. Lace Parasols promptly made to erdtt,
BARGAINS IN BLAZERS.
Navy or Black, nice goods, fl 75, worth $2 50.
HOVfXTIES IN PlffsV
Attractive Additions to tha Shay TOadewS
of Xrfndon Jewelers.
A charming new lace pin has made Its
appearance in several jewelers windows In
r Loudon. It is a small and delicately lovely
spray of maidenhair, done in emeralds set
in gold. Less expensive ones are enameled
In green veined with gold,, and still others
are in diamonds.
Then there are most delightful bride
maids' pins, quite novel in design. Tha
prettiest was a true -lover's knot in pearls,
with four tiny golden wedding bells sus
pended from tha emblem of "I'Tf.'s young
dream."
PRESERVE
YOUR EYES
JBY 'WEAB.INQ OJTJ
BEST $1 00 SPECTACLES
OiT EARTH.
These glasses cannot be equaled far
of vision and preservative qualities. Tbey
are positively the hnest ever sola ror a lira
amount.
We give the eyes a thorough exsralnatloa
aud adjust glasses to sn.it tbe defect of your
eyes, and guarantee, lbera,for one year.
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ARTIFICIAL EYJSS
We carry the largest stock, made from ta
very best material, and guarantee theat tot
one year tbe only house in, the United
States tbat makes this offer.
We grind to order, on 24 hours' notice, all
oculists' prescriptions, aud save you XBiaay,
Chessman Optical Co.;
49 FEDERAL ST., Allegheny,
apia-rtsa
45 and 4ff SOUTH-DIAMOND
,., mm."
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