TW COWS. ""31IB' 13 THE PTTTSBTTRGr DISPATCH, SUNDAY. fJTJLY: 26; pr w 189L TPTSpW fiiAqP f There was a certain young lady In this vicinity who intended going to the Thurs day evening performance of "As You Like It" doubtless there -were many yonng ladles -n ho intouded going but this young lidy intended -wearing flowers perhaps tiiere -were numerous young ladies who in tended earing flower but thi young lady Intended wearing flo wore furnished by hor lover and they were to eonve to him the answer to n very impoitant question that he nsked while out dming m Schenley Park Inst Sundiy Th it he was to "send the flow ers and lr she i ore theni he w as to hav the delightful privilege of continuing to furnish her with flowers inl other thing- as well, was agreed on between them "when she nkcd for time to consider the matter. She decided quite early in the week to n oar the Son ers, and spent the days lnlong iug for Thursday evening to come She lives In the suburb and is in the habit, -n ben de sir.ng of spending the evening in the city, of going to the residence of a friend in Alle gheny Accordingly she instructed the 1 ounggentlem in to c-id the flowers to the Alleghe jv address Enow ing tha t the litch strmg was always out for her she did not think irnecessirv to notifv her friends of he- intended visit, but with heart be iting high with anticipation arrived there about dinner time on the evening in question. After the greeting sho nai ely asked if a box lor her had am od during the da v. Imagine her surprise when a negative reply was gien "What Became or the Flowers. Smothering her disappointment and vexa tion as best she could, the dinner hour passed with illness as an exouse for her non-appearance Wheu the loer arrhed the embar rassment as painful, the maiden could ask for no explanation, tnejouth -wouldn't ask for one She thought he regretted his dec laration and he thought she rejected his suit. The weather became the sole topic of conversation and the drawing room was filled with concentrated misery, when a blight little tot from the nursery came run jilngin and, addressing the j oung ladj , said "I'apa told mo to thank you for the lovely loses you sent h'm. They came whilo mamma wis out, but nurse and I took them tip to him." Quick ns a tl ish soft eyes looked love toeies iiiicn sjiaice again, ana -Alien jou did send them' s-aid the maiden ' Of oour-e I scut them," aid the lover. I intended to ear them," said the maiden W e'll Imagine vou did," slid the lover. Happiness nduted from two: ices and a handsome dninond from one Singer as the charming hostess explained later that in her nosenco tne i;on.i-s una arri eu ana tiiat her husbif d had been b.mply re elmg in their dnt.cate beautv and sVeet perlumo while thanking the lonu guest, whose name flanked his on the box, for her kind thought- lulness in so leinoinbcring him in his ill ness. Al rresco entertainments in Europe. What a serious time "As You Like It" did have m being performed! It would seem that the weather had a specul dislike for outdoor performances from the wsy it acted inNewloik and then again hero But in this progressive age, in all probability some one w ill discos er ere long the way to mes merize O'd Probability, and then al fresco cnterta.nments maybe planned with perfect certainty Though hj pnotism of the -n eather is not vet practiced .n Europe, yet outdoor perioraiances are quite prevalent, but the in irmgers there takealltheiibks,as the pub lic has learned by experience to reserve its ticket money until the evening of the enter tainment. A voung lady who has just re turned from London, and who was there dur ing the recent gathering of royalty, ex presses herself as ery much displc ised with Queen ictoria, whom she describes as an ugly old woman " But she siyo the Princess of Wales is quite the proper fhirg though she is ery artifi cial Her mike-up is something quite marvelous, this young Mis affirms, and though the paint and the powderare plainly discernible, jet so artistically is it applied that the eflcct is startnngly pietty The man who has charge of the face of the Prin cess is not allowed to disclose the secret with -n Inch he accomplishes the -wonderful re sults until after her death, consequently there are many wonienpossessed of wrinkles and other di-agreeable skin eccentricities thit are anxiouslv awaiting her demise. The roval demonstration, this maiden de clares, -vv as a most tame affair and the Duke and Duchess of Fife were the only members of the aristocracy that received any hearty cheers God save the Queen" was noticea ble onlj bv its absence, and the world famed Prince'did not attract attention either way. lie was simply ignored. Her Opinion of Things Parisian. This young lady is authority also for the statement that Parts Is alive with spots, the ladies wearing nothing but spotted goods this summer; that a dress of walking length Is a rarity; that the hotels are poor; that what she wanted most when she roaohed home was some genuine American cooking. While relieving her mmd thus she presented a most fascinating picture in a Parisian gown of India silk, made with a demi-train and with lcopings of black laoe that toned down the realistic vines and sprays that seemed to bavo been thrown at the blaok background; a grav crownlcss hat, with a coquettish wine plaoed on one side; a black lace snnshado and long undressed kids that harmonized witb her hat. As the pirty of which 6he was a member consisted entirely of lafies, who were con sidered legitimate prey for all store-keepers, cab-drivers and hotel waiters, they put their heads together and devised schemes wheie bv they could outwit the grasping foreign ers, and, by refusing to purchase when ex irbitant prices were asked, and declining tne use of a carnage when the driver asked i juble fare, managed to get things much heir own way. Their method of feeing the 1 otel attaches was especially unique, when tnev lntendod departing from a hotel a bell notlled all the waiters, and other servants o well, and each one, whether they had pre i lously seen the gusts or not, expected to receive a cash souvenir of the visit. 60 the 1 idles, that tliev might retain enough money to return homo, bestowed their offerings in 1 oration, and, as thoy run tho gauntlet of srtrTs.its, each lady tipped one or more, ac cording to tho rule of arithmetic. How the jil in satislled the expectant servants the guests never waited to see. 1 hlr experience was somewhat different from that of a party of gay maidens who, in a t-kctobing tour last w eek, put up at the old "jreon xrta iaern," out tne -errrsviue road, and w ere informed by an attache of tin' place that thoy might have all the sketches they wanted "for nothin'," and all tho rain water thev could nse out of the rain barrel, too, and volunteered the information that it was a "mightv sight better"n n er stater for the complexion,'' and then refused to receive oven a trifle for his hospitality or his information Eathlee-v Hussey-Watson. AjnrrvEESAEY gathebings. Society Takes to the Woods nnd Rivers for Rest and Diversion. The Protected Home Circle have arranged for a basket picnic and reunion at Rook Point next Saturday. The members will leave the Union station at 9 a.-v, and re turning leive the grove at 70 p. it. The preparations are most complete, thanks to the efforts of the following gentlemen and ladles General Executive Committee J. B Johnson, Clialnnan, W. S. Bailej , Secretarv; J S Gojhorn, Treasurer. Special Commit teos Pittsburg No 48, J. B Johnson, W. S. Bailey, Caleb Davis, Tnumph No. 101, of Allegheny, a M. Hess, W. W. Wolf, James SIcKeown Jessie Deer, Kate M. Smith; En terprise No. ST, Leonhaid Koch, Charles Dux is, Annie Beiber S isio Oidham, Emma Breteh; Banner No 3G. Jerome Kanm, Mollio L. Cricks, Marti a VansdalOj Mrs. A. Gibson, bophla Heitur; Centennial No 78, ChanesP. eorg, Henry Graff, E Both, Thomas Corde; Lclipse No 61, T J. Williams, John A. Hines, Ida J Irwin, Diniel Vaughn; Braddock No 63, J H McCune, It D. Wilson, J J. Burkhard Allentown No 30, Georgo L. Cuke, Frank Irwin, lit nry Kalkhoff, Mt. Washington No. 21, David Kelairg. August Jioto, Frank Sawyers; Peerless .No. 73, AMi rVA j-vi.J VSSv JMl I Mil Edward Purkey, Sallte E. Linhart. William P. Linhart: Sharon No. 19, C. A. Baird, P. D. Stratton, W L. Palmer; New Brighton No. 43, Charles W. Bradshaw, W. J. Keyser. W. L. Crouoli; Greenville No 18, J. H. Stone; Eharps ille No 3, J. D Hadlev, P. A. Jewell, W A. Eraber Nancv Kandell, Annie L. Jes sup, Butler No 22, J. M. McCormlck, J. II. Reed, M. Glace: New Castle No. 6, C. P. Nor ris, J. P. Hen ev, Mrs C P. Norris; Haselton No 60, John H. Blunt, Mrs. F. S. Young, Mrs, L. A. Clark. Last Thursday evening will bo a memor orable event in the history of Mr. and airs. Nelson Rauisej, of Warner street, Alle gueny. It was just 30 years ago that this i enerablo couple cat their lots together and staited on their happy career. Tho anni versary was celebrated in a very enjoyable manner, nnd the numerous handsome and uniquo presents received wero fitting tiibutosof the high esteem in which they weie held. Euchre and dancing occupied the guests' attention for a portion of tho evening, but those diversions wero almost entireH forgotten during the consumption of an elegant supper served from 9 to 12 o clock. Those wno assisted in making the affilr 1 success were Prof. 11 Vetter and v.ifo, Mr. and Mis. William Rinebart, Mr. and Mrs D. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs Charles Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. John Hobb, Mr. and Mrs.Jas Hensing, Mr andMrs Wm.Diebold, Mr. and Mrs. 1 rank Thompson, Mr. and Mrs J Dumin, of MoKeesport, Mr. J. Downing, Mrs G. Jackson, Mrs. W llliam Earlo. Mrs. William McMullen,Mrs.orthrop,theMisEes Minnie and Elder Young Sadie Anderson, Came Jackson. Sallio Hilliard, Annie and Bertha Cleckner, Josie Downing, Jennie Iiobb, and Messrs. Claienco and Ed Kine hart, James Mathews, Thomas Zook, Charles Fisher, Chus Vetter, Chines Lebzelder, James Gaw, George, Arthur and Fred Hud son. Clif and Ace Uobb George Downing. John Stcmbrenner, Edward Mooie, John, oirasser, rrauK .uarie ana -uueri. jj. iieiuiu. The first anniversary reception givtn by the Progressive Boneflt Order, Pittsburg Lodge No 54, in honor of the Supreme offi cers, who are expected hcie from Boston, will bo held Thursdnv evening next on Gould's pleasure boat. The reception com mittee will be Lincoln Goodwin, William M. Bill. John E. McKelvy, H. 1 Reed, John W. Holt, Andrew R Roll and A. F.Noah. Tha programme will be as follows- Grand march; address, Thomas Davey. Su preme President, recitation, Miss Minnie A. Holt; address, 11. H. Aichibald, Supremo seo 1 eUry; qunrtet; addiess, W. II. Cushmau, Supieine Oratoi: declamation, H. G. Trages ten vocal solo. Miss Came Wentz, address, W. G Baker, Supreme Treasurer: pay off; march: refreshments served at 10.30, table sentiments by George P. Smith of Ameri can Fr"-s Association; John Gribben, JOien mg Leader, and other members of the Pitts burg press. Miss Connno McFarland, of Hyattsville, Md., who is visiting her cousin, Mrs. T. O'Loary, Jr., of Oakland, was very highly honored at tho Randall Club reception Wed nesday evening. Miss McFarland was the lady chosen to lead tho grand march with Gorernrr Campbell, and as they danced they were tho center of attraction of the evening. Miss McFarland is a beautiful nnd accom plished voung lady, and is a daughter of J. s Mcrnriand, of the War Department, Miss El' 1 Bell, ot Charleston, S C, is also visiting Mrs O'Leary, and has J ust graduated from school She received the highest honors of pnj of the students who graduated m music Miss Mcrarland and Miss Bell are cousins of E A Scbmertz, of the well-known firm of E, S. Schmertz & Co. Miss McFarland is also a very fine mus.cian, and possesses a very fine and remarkable sopiano voice. The moonlight excursion given by the De troit Club of General Alex Hays Post No. S, G A. R,, on the Mayflow er Wednesday even, ing was a delightful expenence to thoso who attended. The follow ing excellent pro gramme was furnished Overture, Post J Oichestra; song, selected, Mrs A.Stoneroad; recitation, "Laska," Miss Kittv Hamm- 10I111 solo, se.ected, Ahss Grace M. McElroy, ac compmist. Miss Geneva McElroj; selection, "All American" mandolin and guitir club composed of Sid J. Mertz, Alvin Stev ens, Charles Hamilton, George Lober, Joseph Henderson, W H. Bakei- whistling solo, ' Swiss Ecno," Anna Leah Dickinson; banjo songs, Leon J Long- finale, Posi 3 Orchestra and a concert by the Hays Post No. SG.A. R Band. The marriage of Miss Bertie Sixman, of Latrobe, and Dr. Frank S. Parsons, of Bos ton is announced for tho early p irt of Sep tember. Miss Saxman is the daughter of the millionaire coal operator of Latrobe and Dr. Parsons is a representative of the old and distinguished Parsons of Northampton, Mass., and is a grand nephew of Mr. Randall Morton, of the TwenH second waid. Miss Saxman being a niece ot Mis. Morton. This engagement was a sequence of a happy meeting at the Morton homestead about a 1 eir ago, shortlv after Miss Salman's gradu ation from Pennsylvania College for Women. One of tho pleasant events of the week was a fishing party given by Mr. J. P. Cast ner and Miss Millie Tomer, of Webster. Mr. Castner was captain and chief baitsman and Miss Tomer was caterer for the party. Tho large boat chartered by the captain pulled out from the Webster landing at 9 o'clock, AVednesday morning, reaching the Fourth Lock a little before 11 A. si. Dinner was sen ed at Ir.M, after which the party dispersed along the shore and spent the day fishing Returning in the cool of the even ing they arnv ed at Webster at 9 p. it, having spent one of the J oiliest da s imaginable. Next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings tho grounds surround.ng St. James' R. C. Church, at Wilkinsburg, will present a gala appearance. The event will be tho lawn fete to bo given by St, John's Commmdory, No 153. Extensive prepara tions are being mide by the managers in order that tho fete shall prove a soaial as well as financial success All who attend are sure to have a pleasant time. The re turns aro to be divided between the com mandery and the church. Tho marnage of Miss Birdie E. Arons to Mr. Leo G. Well the past vv eek was a brilliant affair. The ceremony took place at 6 p. x., after which an elegant sapper was served. Tho presents were numerous and costly. Prof. Charles Stelznor and orchestra fur nished the mus.c. A short bridal tour to the Thousand Islands and Mr. and Mrs. Weil will spend the balance of the summer at Ohio Pyle, Pa. Thoy have the good wishes of their many friends. Tho lawn fete held on Tuesday evening on the beautiful grounds of the Presbyterian Church at Beulah, was a deoided success. Great credit is due tho ladles who were in charge of the function for the hospitable manner in which they entertained their guests. The grounds too, were charmingly decorated with dainty booths, flowers and lanterns. A large number of pleasure seekers wero present, and a goodly sum was realized lor rue ueneuc 01 tne cnurcn. St. Luke's P. E. Church, of Bloomfield, will entertain Its friends at Rock Point by a picnic Wednesday, July 29. The committee has completed all arrangements. A special train will leave Union depot at 8 o'clock a. i. Music will be furnished by Prof. J. S. Christy, of Pittsburg. A pleasant day in the woods is promised The committee, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Higguis, Mr. Tuckoy and Mr. Grif fith, has made everything satisfactory as for games, etc There -win be a delightful, as well as in structive, union meeting in the beautiful grove at Homewood, East End, this after- -will be conducted by eminent divines of Pittsburg and Allegheny. The objeot is to raise funds for repairing the Siloam Baptist Church, of which the Rev. P. S Gibson is pastor. All pastors and their congregations are invited to be present Friday evening at the residence of Mr. Owen McElroy, of M9 Webster avenue, a party was given in honor of his daughter. Miss Sadie, It being her 15th birthday. About 50 young misses were present The grand march was led by Miss Bertha Burns and Mr. Clarence McKofvy. A grand supper was served at 10 o clock, the table being beautifully decorated with natural flowers. A very pretty wedding took place In St. James' K. C. Church, Wilkinsburg, Tuesday morning, w hen Mr. Adam Arcutt led to the altar Miss Agnes Tlinn. The ceremony was performed bj- the Rev. A. A, Lambing in tho presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Tho young peoplo will live in Wil kinsburg. Avery enjoyable picnio was given yester day afternoon in Rosenmyer Grove by the Crystal Social, of Brighton. It was largely attended and proved a very pleasant affair. The young peoplo danced to the music of the Suter-Audree orchestra. The twenty-fifth anniversary of James B, Nicholson No. 835, L O. O. F., held on Friday at Silver Lake Grove, was a pronounced succoss. Tho refiesbments were served by the ladies of Adelaide Nicholson Lodge No. lid, D. ofR. A handsome midday dinner at tho-Hotel Hopa, Valley Camp, was tendered to friends by Mrs. William Swindell, of Esplanade street, Allegheny, Fnday, July 24 Covers were laid for 17, each with a "golden cross souv enlr." Mrs. Dick, the wealthy banker, gave a re ception In honor of her daughter Dlt, just graduated and home from school, to her very large circle of friends in Pittsburg and Allegheny, as well as in West Newton, at her home in the latter place, Friday evening. The orchestra struck up musio at S SO, amid plants and raro exotics, to more than 100 Impatient foot. Her house, sitting on a knoll overlooking the river, amid trees in bloom from all tho tropical countries, in Itself was a rare sight, but the orchids wero unsurpassed. When Inside you found all games and every innocent sort of pleasure nnu amusement uiuuijk rosea auu. cuoioesc banks of flowers and mosses. The Yough bore takes a bend and makes this home a veritable paradise A very pleasant surprise party was given last week by Miss Gertie Freyvogel at the residence of Miss Annie Keenan on Locust street. The following weie present- The Mi-ses Gertie Freyvogel.Katie Nolan.Mamio Wiseman, Jennie Sullivan, Lillie O'Hara, CHra Farrell, Martha Thrasier, Martha Wes sell, Lelie Hunzingar, Gortle Gernert, Mary Mulherron, Dela Munn, Katie Sullivan Ida Gillan and Masters Clarence Ellison, John Lowery, Rob Godfrey, Clarence McKelvy, Paul Freyvogel Willie Clait, Willie Ender, Eddie Ender. Thomas Bv rnes, David Quln lan, Eddie Wilt, Fred Schultz, and many others Dancing was the most pleasant event of the evening. The following well-known Braddock peo plo mado up an excursion party that left on the Kej stone State for a ten days' trip to Cincinnati last Mond iv evening: Mr Rob ert W ilon and wife, of orth Braddock, and niece and nephew. Miss Ella Wilson and Robert Russell, son of Burgess J. A. Russell; Mrs Thomis Addenbrook and sis ter, Miss Elizabeth Hennuig and Mr. James White. A letter his been received by Mr. Joseph P. McCune and wife, of North Braddock, from their daughter Linnie, now Mrs. Rev. W. P. Bentley, who was marned a little over a j eir ago -nd left a luxurious home to go and labor with her husband as a missionary in Chini, stating tho very interesting fact that they weie grandparents to a pretty girl babj born recently to them in Shanghai. Mr. Charles M Schwab, General Superin tendent of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, is hav ing a handsome and costly residence erected on Burton street extension, North Braddock, on beautiful grounds recently purchased from Mr. J. B Corey, the coal operator, for $20 000 The house is conceded to be one of the finest in architectural design in Allegheny county. Miss Ida Penrose, daughter of Dr. Penrose, of Perrysvillo avenue, Allegheny, gave a pleasant children's garden party at her home Thursday evening. Supper was served on the lawn, and various games wero played. Among tho guests were Misses May E. Lutz, Ruth and Marion Penrose and Masters Wil mer Penrose, Malroy Marshall, Willie and Harry Lutz and others. The St Thomas Cornet Band, oonneoted with tho St. Thomas Churoh of Braddook, la making extensive arrangements for holding its nineteenth annual picnic, whioh takes filace S iturday next, August 1, on the old fawkins' homestead grounds, West Brad dock, near Hawkins' station. Itpromisos to be a very fine aflair. The home of Officer C. W. Cook, on Ninth street, was mado more than pleasant Thurs day evening last by the presence of the Smokv City Glee Club Among the guests were officials of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railioadanda small and select orowd of young ladies and gentlemen. The Misses Cook entertained the company with very select music Mr. nnd Mrs. J. C. Rlston, of Fourth street. West Braddock, will celebrate the twenty- uim anniversary 01 ineir marriage xuesaay evening. The beautiful and extensive ' grounds of the late Captain Thomas H. Laps- ley, aajoming, win do utilized partially lor an outdoor reception. The Monteflore Society, a leading social organization of Braddock, composed of Hebrews, has fitted up rooms in the second story of the new postofflce building In an elegant manner. One room is set apart for the education of Hebrew children. The friends of Miss Zoda Coast, of Hays vllle, desire it stated that she did not give a private picnic Friday evening, July 17, as heretofore reported. The employes of H. J. Betas & Co. wero given a basket plonlo yesterday at Boss Grove. The outing was most enjoyable. They Come and Go. Mr. Matthew Low, of Braddock, is rlsit Ing in Huntingdon, Pa. Mrs. Joseph H. Gels, of Now York, for merly of this city, is here on a visit. Mr. T. T. Buchanan, of 66 River avenue, Allegheny, left Friday for Atlantic City. Miss Mario Comerford, of Larretta, Pa-, Is visiting Miss Nellie Duffy, at Marietta, O Miss Nellie Hnddelk of 68 River avenue, Allegheny, left Thursday for Atlantio City. John K. Ewing, Jr., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Ewing, of O'Hara street. East End. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McMurray havo returned from Atlantio City much Improved In health. B Schmidt, of Shadvside. and daughters, Daisy and Bertha, left Thursday for Bedford Springs Mrs. Joseph Garland, of Maple avenue, Southslde, Is visiting Harrisburgand Colum bia, of this Sta to Miss Alice R Carr, of MoKeesport, for merly of East Liberty, left for Atlantic City Friday morning. Miss Essie Johnston, of Penn avenue, is visiting her friend. Miss Sadlo Peterson, of Harmarvllle. Mrs. Harry B. Bair and Mrs. E. E Stone will rusticate in tha beautiful mountains of old Virginia. Miss Jennie Bennett, of Talbot avenue, Braddock, goes to Niagara Falls this week to spend the summer. Miss Mary G. Jones, of Washington avenue, Southslde, is spending her vacation x at Youngstown, Ohio. Miss Margaret Watson, of Bellevue, is mak ing a t wo w eeks' visit at the home of Dr. F, B. Lashells, Meadville. Miss Marllla Callahan, of Mill vale, leftlast week for Philadelphia and Atlantio City to be gone for the summor. Ex Councilman Benrv Ennlne. of the Six teenth waid, has gone toMt. Clemens, Mich., for an eight weeks' stay. Mr. and Mrs Leo A. Katz, of Braddock, havo returned fiom a three weeks' trip to favorite cities by the sea. Dr. W. A. Smdlos, of Braddook, is at At lintio City for a couple of weeks for the benefit of failing health Mr. W. S. Brown, wife and Masters Will lam nnd Harry, havo goio to the mountains of Virginia for six weeks. Miss Ella Eiy, of Clifton Park, Allegheny, left Monday foi Cleveland, and will visit Detioit and Mt. Clements Mr. and Mrs. August Hoeveler, of North niland av onuo, havo gono on a visit to Phil adelphia and Atlantio Citv. Mrs W. S Roose nnd Mrs. Martha Balfo, of this city, are sojourning at the Carothers mansion, near Uniontown. Mrs. William Howatt, of Braddook, is spending the summei among friends in the upper Monongahela Valley. Mrs. George M. Beading, of Cleveland, O , is the guest of her brother, Mr. Collins S. Sawhill, of North Braddock. Mr. Merckle and wife, and Miss Tilly Gusensmith, of Cincinnati, O., are visiting Mai or Blessing, of Glen wood. Mrs Dr. Pershing, of Ponn avenue, Wil kinsburg, is entert lining her fnend, Mrs. Emma Dailoy, of Mansfield, O. Hon. John Stuart, United States Consul at Antw erp, is tho guest of Joseph Woodwell, Esq , of Penn avenue; Homewood. Councilman William J. Dible, of Braddock, left Friday for a pleasure trip of several weeks to Eastern summer resorts. Mr. Georgo F.Wilson and family, of Frank ford, Pa , are being pleasantly entertained by friends in Lancaster county. Pa. Mrs. Hattie Riddle and Miss Jennie Faulk ner, of Aich Btreet, Allegheny, have gone to Atlantic City for several weeks' sojourn. Miss Aiken and Miss Blanev, of the Bed ford School, left on the 23d inst. to visit the Eev. J. H. Reinsford, of ew York City. Tho Misses Hannah and Sadie, daughters of Mr. Isaac Gelder, havo gone to Windsor Hotel, White Hall, to spend the summer. Miss Myrtle K. Jones, of North Braddock, will spend some weeks visiting relatives and friends In Johnstown, where sho now is. Miss Lmmi Kalbfell, of 252 Meyran avenue, Oakland, left Friday morning for Parnassus, truest, ouo n ui Bjicuu i " -.... ...vuv.iiu. Miss-Sadie Evans and brothor, daughtervLfcraudy are noted among physicians. and son of Councilman D. P. Evans, of tho Twenty-seventh ward, are at Atlantio City. Mr. and Mrs. Zeugsohmidt are taking in the pleasures of New York, Philadelphia and Atlintlc City for a stay of three weeks. Miss Carrie Harr, of Wilkinsburg, has re turned home after a delightful tnptoWill iamsport, Atlantio City and Uidgeview Park. Mrs. B. C Cranston and son, of Abilene, Kan , and Mrs. Dr. J. M. Holtz, of Fairview, O , aro visiting friends in Sharpsbnrg and Etna. Miss Nellie B. Shaffer, of Cliff street, has gono to spend the summor with friends in New Philadelphia, Bolivar and Canal Dover, O. Miss Mattle Molntlre, and her brother Johnnv, from Findley, O , havo retunied home from a three weeks' visit to friends in Pittsburg. Mr. Gns Braekemeyer. of the West End. Braddock, is enjoying his annual month's vacation at his favorite summer haunts in Put-in Bay. The Misses Ibmsen, of Edgewoodvflle, ac companied by their brother, Mr. Chris, left last week for a sojourn of several weeks at Atlantic City. James Binghan and wife, of New York, formerly of this city, are visting Mrs Bing ham's father. Captain J. J. Vandergrift, of the East End. Miss Edith Smlthson, left last nlghton tho eastern express for New York City, whore she intends pursuing her studies In tha dramatic art. Mr. Thomas G. Atcn, Assistant Burgess of Braddook. with his wife, aio spending por tion of the summer at Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. Mr. Joseph Benedict left last night for a ten diys' trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, accompanied by his brother, who is on a visit here from Germany. Mr. Emil Swensson and family, of Flsk street, left Thursday for Newport, R I , where they will enjoy the sea breezes until tho latter part of August. Miss Magsio J. Wise and Miss Alloa Magee are spending their vacation at Klsklmlnetas Springs. Tho young ladies are popular and much missed by their friends. Rev. Dr. Thom is F. Boyle, the well-known pastor of the First M E. Church, of Brad dock, leaves the fore part of this week for a visit to Chicago and tho West. William G. Bumphrey, accompanied by his brother, Foster Humphrey.left last week on a trip lor recreation to Morgantown, W. Va. They expect to stay about ten days. Mr. and Mrs. B F. Wallaoe, of McKees port, and Miss Bose H. Laugin.of Dlnwiddie street, left on the limited Tuesday morning for Atlantio City, to remain three weeks. The Misses Minnie and Ida Boyle, of North Braddock, and Miss Gertie James leave to morrow for Lake Chautauqua, to remain until the school term opens in September. The Messrs. Louis and Charles Kolb, of Western avenue, and Otto J. Benkart, of Fayetto street, Allegheny, left for Atlantic City Thursday for their annual vacation trip. Mrs G. W. Bollman, of Braddock avenue, Wilkinsburg, accompanied by her daugh ter, Miss Grace and Mrs. C. P. Brown, have gone to Atlantio City and other seaside re sorts. Miss Lou E Jackson, of Shields street, Allegheny, leaves to-morrow on atwoweeks' vacation on the great lakes She will visit Mackinao Island and spend a week at L Petosky. Miss Margaret Stewart, of Wilkinsburg, was among the morry throng that boarded the 8 10 train for Atlantic City Thursday evening. Hor stay will extend well toward September L Mr. andMrs George N. Riley and Mr. W.W. McCIeary, of West Braddock, are spending vacations of several weeks sight-seeing in the metropolis. Mr. Eiley is a World's Fair Commissioner. Mr Jimes Gayley, General Superintendent of the Carnegie blast furnace plant at Brad dock, Is sonouslv ill. Mrs Gayloy, who is summering with friends at Chautauqua, will probably return early this week. Mr. and Mrs A A. Frnuenhoim and Miss Annie E. Deitnch left Thursday for Atlantio City, w here they will stay until August and from thero they go to the Catskills, where they will remain for the summer. Miss Edna Carr, a well known and popular young laoy of Uniontown, has been visiting friends in the city for the past two weeks. She will return homo Tuesday, accompanied bv Miss Kate McAllister, of Monterey streot. juiegneny. Rev. Samuel J. Shaw, pastor of the U. P. Church of Braddock, left Tuesday to join his wife and lamily at Point Chautauqui, where they aro summering Rev. Shaw has been given a two months' vacation, to return tho last of September. Miss R J. Cyphers. Miss Margaret White side and Mrs James A Cyphers, of this city, and Mrs J. C. Miller, of Homestead, w ere a happy little party bound for tho seashore Friday over the Pennsylvania Railroad. They will be gone about a month. Mr. Otto Rinehart, of the East End, a popular young m in and confidential secre tary to General Superintendent Schwab, of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, at Brad dock, has returned from a short stay at Atlantic City, seriously ill, due to overwork. Mrs J. M King, of Crafton, who nas been on a visit to her diughter-in-law, Mrs E. P. King, in Clevoland, 0 , for some weeks, re turned home last Monday, aocompanied by Mrs King, who comos on a visit to her parents. Captain James T. and Mrs. Shade, ofthe West End. Charles E Brown and son, of tho Auditor's office, A, V. R R , will leave Tuesday on their summer vacation, for tho Straits of Mackinaw; they will go by rail to Cleveland and thence by steamer. After vfsltlng the principal points of interest of toat region, they will visit Detroit and Put-m-Bay on their return. J. J. Campell, the well-known East End ex pressman, left yesterday for a few days' vaca tion. Mr. Campbell will rest and recreate on his father's farm, near Midway, Washing ton county. There he first siw the light, and wisely chooses to recreate at the scenes of childhood Tho elder Campbellis still hale nnd hearty, and enjoys the respect and con fidence of all who known him. THUJ? AS WELL AS STOWAWAY. One of the Three New York Boys Confesses to Embezzlement In Chicago. NifWTOKK, July 25. Samuel Scherman, alias Prank Sherman, the 19-year-old Chi cago boy, one of the three stowaways on the steamship England, and for whom so much sympathy was aroused when it be came known that General O'Bcirne had de cided Sherman should go back to England, is now a prisoner at police headquarters here, a self-confessed thief. He savs he embezzled $85 from the Chicago Brush Company, by whom ho was employed as a collector. Sherman fled to this city and sailed for Europe so as to avoid arrest. ESCAPING GAS IGNITES. As Arkansas Town Shaken by an Explosion in a Tailor Shop. Pine Biatpf, Ark., July 23. A terrific explosion of gas occurred here in Fred Schneider's tailor shop yesterday afternoon, houses over a large part of the town being rocked and, window panes broken. Three of Schneider's workmen, Alexander Strauss, P. H. Faber and C W. "Weiler, were badly hurt, the first fatally. The en tire building was demolished, and Schnei der's stock, valued at ?10,000,was destroyed. The adjacent house of JlcCaine & Hudson wasalsobadlv damaged. One of Schneider's workmen lighted a match, and the gas that had been escaping for several days was ignited. A CLEW TO THE BANE E0BBEB. PhUUpsburg and Easton Officers on the Track of Three Men. Phtllipsbueg, July 25. The police of Easton and Phillipsburg have what they think is a positive clew to the Easton bank burglar. At 3 30 p. m. on the day of the robbery three men crossed the ferry at Carpentersvillc, N. J. They acted very suspiciously, and entering a tavern they ordered drinks, paying for them with a new SI bill. The barkeeper noticed that the money they had was in 51 and $2 bills. The officers are following up this clew. Hebrew Immigrants Permitted to land. New York, July 25 The Hebrew Al liance of America ytesterday became surety for the sustenance of 60 detained Eussian He brew immigrants, and they were permitted to land. Above Reproach. Most -wines upon the market are a mix ture of chemicals and water. Speer's wines however are endorsed by the leading sur geons and hospital nurses of this country nrni T.nroDe. as pure. His port, claret and wMmm Grand Army Day at Rook Point promises to be a grand event this year grander even than that of last yenr. it the meeting of the Executive Committee held at the Pen sion office last Thursday afternoon a great deal that Is of interest was brought out. Colonel Samuel Moody, of the Pennsylvania company, was present and assured the com mittee that tho railroad accommodations would bo tho best, oven superior to thoso of last j ear. Tho Committee on Entertainment U pre paring a fine programme. It will be similar to tint of last year, but will be moro elabotato. The Invitation Committee re ported many responses from promi nent comrades who will be present. Department Commander Boyer has notified the committee that he accepts his election as commander of tho day. He will be here with his personal staff. In the near future he will announce his appointments It is expected that the department commanders of Ohio and West Virginia will be present. The committee will make a strong effort to secure the attendance of the new Comman der in Chief, who will bo elected at Detroit. Past Department Commander Thos. J. Stew art has piomlsed to come, as has Assistant Quartermaster General Abram Levering It Is expected that Past Commander in Chief Wagner nnd Quartermaster General John Tavlor will attend The Subsistence Committee assures all that there will be no nse in anyone taking baskets as everybody will bo supplied roy ally and at very low cost. Comrade W. O. Russell, a committee of one on badge, sub mitted a uniquo design which will not bo made public until near Grand Army Day to prevent imposition on the comrades The committee desires to hear from tho Sons of Veterans as to what part they de sire to take on the day. The committeo has already heard of qulto a number of regi mental reunions which will be held at Rock Point. The dress parade is to be made one of the puncipal features. Posts aro re quested to be suro to bring their colors In stead of one big camp lire this year their will be a number In different parts of the grounds The comrades, their families and irlends can look foiward to the biggest Grand Army Day we havo yet had. Personal Hccord Volumes. Posts 41, 3S; of Etna, and 59, of McKeesport, are to bo supplied with "Personal Record Volumes." The donors of Post 41's two books are Messrs. George J. Gorman, D. McK. Lloyd, R. S. Smith, John Colwell,Jr.,Thomas Wightman, Joshui Rhodes, John H. MoKel vey and D. P. Reighard. Post 38's one vol ume will bo the gift of Messrs. II J. Ileinze, Arthur Kirk and Hugh Kennedy, and Post 69's one volume w ill bo presented by Mr. W. Dewees Wood. This finishes up the work of Comrade M A. Bcnediot in this locality. He has supplied 12 posts in Allegheny county with the valu able volumes. His experience here has been most pleasant. In no locality has he found that the people have a moro patriotic regard for the pfd soldiers than here. He ran across only two individuals of human form who In sulted the soldteis who survive and the memory of thoso who are deid. All others expressed warm appreciation of tho vet erans and their services AH Aboard for Detroit, Four special trains will leave for Detroit next 8unday over the Pennsylvania Com pany's lines. Post 128 s party, which will number 600 or 700, will leave the Allegheny depot at 7 o'clock a. m. This party will take the lake ride from Cleveland. Post 3 s party will take tho all rail route via Toledo, leav ing tho Union station at 7 50 a. m. The party will number upward of 300 persons. Posts 41 236 and 543 will leave at 7 o'clock, taking a lake steamer from Cleveland The party will number about 300 Posts 151 155 and 157 will leave at 7 05, taking the all-rail route. About 300 persons will compose this pirty. Comrades and their friends along tho route will be picked up bv these trains. Post 162 will not leave till Monday morning at 8 10 o'clock. Tickets will be sold at the re duced rato on Saturday, Sunday and Mon day. They will bo good returning till Au gust SO, but by a special an-angement the time can be extended to September 30. Where Will We Sleet In '93 1 All are interested in the city to whloh tho National Encampment is to go in '92. It is believed that Chicago expects to secure the plum. Lincoln, Nob , is anxious for it and will make a strenuuos effort to get it. Under the head of "Why tho Grand Army Encampment Should be Held Here," the Washington Star devotes two pages to an in vitation to the Grand Army to go thero in '92 and to why it should. A citizens' commit tee of the capital city has prepared an invi tation, which will be presented at the De troit Encampment. Philadelphia will probably enter tha lists for the prize. Grand Army Day Committee. The Grand Army Day Committee, at its meeting in Municipal Hall yesterday, adopted a resolution requesting the dele gates to the Detroit Encampment to sup port Washington, D C , in its contest forthe National Encampment of PS2, providing Philadelphia does not seek the honor. The committeo has been notified that the One Hundred and 6econd Regiment, the Sixty-second Regiment, the Ninth Re serves and Company A, Seventy fourth New York Regiment, Siokles' Brigado, will hold reunions at Rock Point on Grand Army Day. Grand Army-Brief. Dawtei. Beaotord was mustered fate-Tost 8S last Tuesday evening. Comrade W. J. Patterson will be In com mand of Posts 157 and 151 in Detroit. The Iron Brigade Association will hold a reunion at Detroit during tho encampment. Tux Executive Committee will meet at tho pension office next Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Tne National Convention of the Ladies of the G. A. R. at Detroit w ill be well attended fiom Pittsburg. Comrade Edward Hottji mt, of Post 118, died on Fiiday niht. He will be buried this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Post 203 received its memorial record books last Friday evening. They will bo formally presented soon. The tickets for Post 157's Detroit Club will be at the post room next Thursday evening. All should be present at that tltno. A feature of the great parade at Detroit will be a monster national flag represented by marchers carryingJ umbiellas of the proper colors. Post S's special meeting to aot on the final report of the Detioit Arrangement Commit teo will be held to-morrow night. All mem bers should attend. Comrade "Charlie," of Post 162, cuts quite a figure on the dancing floor. Twenty yexrs' absence from Terpsichorean festivities Is not good for men's soles. Post 128 has already been notified that del egations of 21 posts outside of Pittsburg and Allegheny desire to accompany 12S's party, which will number 600 or 700. Comrade L M. Armor, of Post 162, aid de camp to Commander In Chief Veazey, under his great affliction in the loss of his eye is cheerful and feels thankful that it was not worse Comrade A. P. BuRcnraXD, of Post 162, and his wife were surprised at their home In tho East End last Tuesday evening by a number of their friends, including some of tho comrades. The petrolt Committee of Post 88 reports all arrangements complete. The attend ance at the next meeting Is desired of all who have decided on going, that berths may bo assigned them. Amoso the aspirants for the Commander in Chiofshlp are Comrades William R. Smed- buru, of California! -Charles P. Lincoln, of J the department of the Potomao, and A. G. WeisSert, pt Wisconsin. A medal authorized by Congress and pre sented to James Bronson, Company D, Fifth United States Colored Infantry, was found on the street and can be recovered by the owner by calling upon Comrade Thomas W. Baker, Superintendent of the Bureau of Health. Comjtahdeb Samcel Scott, of Post 88, and his wife, were treated to a surpnso a week ago last night. It was the silver anniver sary of their marriage Tho worthy conplo were decoyed over to the post 100m, in Alle gheny, and presented with a handsome sil ver tea set. All comrades of Post 548, with their friends and guests, will pleaso report with out delay to Comrades Flrt, Zollinger or Creelman for assignments to quarters in De troit. All who go with the post must pro cure tne committee uauge in order to get on the special train. Department President Rachel Doras, of tho Ladies of the G. A. E., wishes Depart ment officers, members of Council, Presi dent of Circles and Ladies of tho G. A R. to meet next Thursday at the hall, 81 Fourth avenue, at 2 o'clock. Important business Is to oe acted upon. The excursion on Wednesday evening of Tost S's Detroit club was a most enjoyable affair. An excellent musical programme was rendered by Post S's orchestra and band, the ladies' quartet of Post 157, Miss Grace M. McElroy, violinist, Mrs. Anna Leah Dickinson and others. Comrades A. P. Burchfield, B. C. Balr, W. T. Smith and J. F. Denniston, with their wives, and Mrs. T. P. Bell and Mrs. Joseph Neely, will leave next Tuesday evening bound for Mackinac, via, Cleveland and De troit They will return to Detroit in time for tho National Encampmenf. Over 100 Wilkinsburgers, including the members of Major Lowry Post 143, G. A. R, will attend tho National Encampment at Detroit the first part of August. Any others who wish to accompany tho post should make it known to the committee at once, as tho arrangements for transportation will soon be closed. The Detroit Committee of Post No. 518, Wilkinsburg, hav o completed final arrange ments for the trip. Thoy will leave next Sunday and go by boat from Cleveland. They have secured lodging in pnvate houses for their wives and guests, and the boys will camp at Camp Beecher centrally located near headquarters. Until week before last the vote of thanks passed by Congress on July 22, 1861, to tho five companies whioh were the first to reaoh Washington, was recorded on tho journal only. About a week ago the individual sur vivors of the companies received engrossed copies of the resolution. The bronze badges voted to these soldiers have been designed and will be coined soon. The comrades of Post 151 will meet in their hall at 6 30 o'clock next Sunday morning and proceed by the way of the Tenth street bridge and inclino to the foot of Magee Btreet, where they will be met by the club of Post 157. Both clubs will march to the Union station. Tickets will be given the members on the train. It is desirable that all who Intend going give their names not later than Tuesday, July 28. to Secre tary D. A. Jones or Treasurer John C. Slas. Union Veteran I,egion. A OAuo-of No. 6 attended the last meeting ofNo.L AinjMBEitoflncky comrades are reported by J. B. Stevenson & Co. as getting pensions the past week. Comrade Elias Bi-.ixkmait turned up at No. 6 at the last meeting. Be promises to bring in a few "fiesh fish" soon. J. B. Stevexsoit, of No. 6, and wife have se cured rooms at a hotel in Dotrolt for the Na tional Encampment of the G. A. R. The boys of No 6 havo got "Washington county fair" on tho brain and it would not be surprising if they would get there yet. Comrade ex Colonel Commander R, D. Borker was reported quite ill, which is very much regretted by all his old comrades of No 6. No. 6 mustered a recruit at tho last meet ing. The happy individual was Benry Scheidel, late of Company C, Sixty-eighth New York Volunteers. GOSSIP OF THE GUARDS. Major Frahk Patterson, Inspeotor of tho Second Brigade, spent a few days at Camp Sherman last week. Quartermaster General Walter Gbebx land was in tho city yesterday. He is now making active preparations for the camp of tne oecona jsngaae. CAPTAnt JoHif P. Pnnrr yesterday com pleted two weeks of gallant service to his country. He has been doing jury duty for that period of time. LiECTEirAaT Wassell, of Company B. Eighteenth Regiment, has ordered a com plete outfit of ohoviot shirts to be worn by his men on Inspection and drees occassions. At Camp Sherman last Tuesday, a number of membeis of tho First Regiment celebrated the day on account of it being the fourteenth anniversary of their departure for the Pitts burg riots. Surgeon General Reed Is the senior officer of Governor Pattison's staff, having served 13 consecutive years. Be was a surgeon in the Crimean war, and Genoral Bancock's private medical attendant. Drills in the Fourteenth Regiment wero better attended last week than for several months past, and tho interest displayed shows that the regiment will -take a large percentage of its strength to camp. An election was held in Company K, of the Tenth Regimont, last Tuesday evening by Colonel Hawkins and Adjutant S. B. Havs It resulted In John F. Bradlev being chosen Captain, Jackson Worloy First Lieutenant and T. S. Cargo Second Lieuten ant. Company K is located at Waynesbnrg. At the lastmeetlng of tho Duquesne Grays It -nas unanimously decided to name the coming encampment of the company at Erie, August 6 to 18, after their late Quarter master, S. J. Wainwnght. This camp promises to be more successful than any previous one. Tne Rutter Band, of Union town, will furnish the music and the boj s anticipate a most enjoyable time. At a meeting of the line officers of the Eighteenth Regiment last week, it was de cided to have an officers' mess at the coming encampment. Captain Simmons, Captain Pennv and Lieutenant Dook were appointed the committee in charge. The movement Is a feood ono, and while it has been contem plated for years, this is the first actual attempt to carry It through. Nearly all the line officers of the regiment have signified their consent to go In on tho soheme. At tho last meeting of tha Eighteenth Regiment the adoption of campaign hats was decided on for tho coming camp, and most of the companies havo taken steps to procure them. This move Is one of tho most beneficial that could have been made in the inteiest of the enlisted men, as for general wear the hats are a great Improvement over tho regulation cap The color of the hat will be gray. A.n attempt was also made to adopt a uniform shli t, but the matter was dropped for the present. After five baUots the vacancy in Battery B was filled last Monday evening by the se lection of Sergeant Edward Eichenlaub for the first lientcnantcy. There were 59 men prbsent and tho affair was quite spirited lor a wiiilo, tno first ballot standing o0 votes for Eichenlaub and 29 for Kimmel. Mr. Eichen laub has been in the battery for a nuir ber of years and no doubt will fill his position ac ceptably. After the election Captain Hunt immediately promoted Sergeant Maiks to the first eergeantcy, left vacant by Eichen laub's stop upwaid. The camps of the First and Third Brigades ended yesterday, and, according to reports of officers from this city who were present, both were most successfully carried out. The attendance In the First Brigado aver aged 2,500 men and officers, while that of tho Third Brigade was 2 650, the greatest num ber the brigade hasot.r turned out. Gov ernor Pattison in person made a careful gen eral inspection or the troops at both places, and it nas evident from tho interest he dis played he is keeping his eyes on the citizen 6oluiers. He will also visit the camp of the Second Brigade next week. A number of members ol the camp at Mt. Gretna weie badly prostrated by the heat, .imong them being Brigade' Quartermaster Moyer. Ono death also occuriod at this camp, the unfor tunate being Private Carey Boylor, of tho Twelfth Regiment. Hediedof heartfailure. A feature of the camp of the First Brigade was the manner in which tho brigade band was worked. Each regiment held its guard mount according to seniority and the band plaj ed at each of the ceremonies. ARTISTIC EFFECTS EC Fine Flowers And plant decorations. Novelties for luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose bunches to carry and corsage bouquets a impeialtv. N PATTEHSOIT. Bu 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity. I 1 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. electricity. and soda, then some home-made combination of soda with cream of tartar, then baking powders containing ammonia and alum, then Cleveland's Baking Powder, ' by far the best of all, and entirely free from alum, ammonia and other adulterants. The best illuminating agent The best leavening agent Cleveland's Baking; Powder. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., New York. Dr. C, N. Hoagland, President, THEATRICAL NEWS. In the review of "As You Like It" in these columns yesterday credit for the artistic performance of Jacques was given by mis take to Mr. Bellamy instead of Mr. Charles Hagar. Mr. Hagar, moreover, Is entitled to praise as the stago manager of tho play. As the play was not over -until veryclosoto midnight, there was little time for discrim inating criticism, and it may be added to what has already been said that tho Rosalind of Miss Coghlan was so charming that it is singular that she ha3 not given the public more chances to see it of late. When Miss Coghlan visits Pittsburg next season, she would find It advantageous to put on "As You Like It" for two or three nights. If she does so, however, sho will havo difllculty In obtaining an Orlando of such rare grace and cultmeasMr. Joseph Haworth. Tho per formance of this jonng actor confirmed the impression which he has made so gener ally that he is destined to be a champion of the boldest kind in the romantic and tho Shakespenan schools. Not long ago Mr. William Winter, the eminent critic of New York, expressed the opinion that Mr. Ha worth gave promise of being the great Booth's successor, and tho opinion is likely to be widely echoed. The time is indeed op portune for the risoora new star inthis quarter of the theatrical heavens. With Booth retired, Barrett dead, and not more than three or four actors of any considera ble ability essaving the great roles of tho legitimate drama, Mr. Haworth has no ono to blame but himself if ho does not take tho lead. ... Pittsburg has reason to be proud or tno young actress who kept pace with Miss Coghlan in "As You Like It.1' Miss Burress' talents wero recognized by The Dispatch when she played here with Mayo, and since then she gained amazingly bv study and ex perience, ner greatest endowment physi cally Is a melodious voice, which has been trained in a good school: this will serve her more than her good looks -ind lithe, grace ful figure. But she has real histrionic talent as well, and so much of It that there is no denying her a brilliant career, if she will but avoid the pitfalls soplentifully piovided for young women who are much flattered and applauded in public. Another observa tion which tins periormanco of "As You Like It" tempts one to make is that nowhere are actors so prone to ex aggerate, to overleap naturalness in voice every way, as in essaying Shakespearian characters. Mr. Osmond's Adam would havo been very good If it had not been so terribly overdone. It not only lacked repose and re- Sression, but had not the least shading in it. cclamatory violence was the pro ailing fault with tha minor characters; and Miss Dosseit magnified tho unpleasantness of Audrey to the verge ofrepulsivenoss. Thero is alrradj talk of an out of door performance of "Midsummer's Night Dreim" or "As You Like It," with protessionals In tho leading roles and amateurs for tho balance, for charity's sake. Thegroundsof some weilthy East Ender will be used, if the plan is car ried out, and one or two ladies thoroughly able to undertake such a thing are said to have fallen in love already with the idea. The Bijou Theater, after a thorough over hauling and re painting, will begin its regu lar season Saturday evening, August 8. Tho opening attraction will bo the popular Irish comedian, "Bobby" Gaylor, in an entirely new farcical creation called "Sport McAllis ter, One of tha 4C0." As a delineator of a peculiar lino of Irish character Bobby Gay lor has no epfual, and in "Sport McAllister," which Is a farce comedy pure and simple, ho will have ample opportunity for tho intro duction of those specialties which have made him famous. W. A. Brady, who is Mr. Gaylor's manager, has been at work for the past six months on this pioductlon, and Is determined that it shall excel anything of the kind ever seen in Pittsburg. Many new mechanical inventions will be introduced in the piece, and the specialties will not only be new, but the neatest and most refined ever seen in farce comedy. The company selected to support Mr. Gaylor includes amo'ng its members Miss Georgia Par ker, so well known here in Pitts burg as the leading soubrette with George C. Jenks' IT. S. Mail Company and the Hoyt and Thomas attractions; Pearl Ardluf. the California dancing wonder, her first appearance in the East; "The Olympia Quartette," for the past seven years with Evans & Hoey's Parlor Match Company; J, P. Carroll, the well known Irish comedian; Ballett and Raymond, C. W. Young, May Gayloi, Beatrice Norman, Myrtle Tresslder, Sallie Carter, Jameston and Cahill, Nellie Perkins and otheis. The company aro now rehearsmg at Asbury Park, N. J., and thoso who have seen the lehearsals do not fail to say that M. Gaylor has a part exactly fitted to his abilities. "A Hiqh Roller," the speqtaoular farce comedy to be produced in Pittsburg shortly, will evidently bo on a grand scale, employ ing the services of Barney Tagan and 49 others including 20 comedians and 20 well known soubrcttes. The authors Clay Greene, Augustus Thomas and Max Free manhave contributed a plot abounding with humorous dialogue and funny situa tions. Tho songs, dances and specialties have been arranged expressly for this pro rinntimi hv that irieatest of specialty in ventors, Barney Pagan, who will himself lead eight gorgeously costumed dancers in a flirtation song and dance. Other special numbers will bo a hoop choru3 by 16 little girls, n song and dance by four monkeys dressed in auuu costumes, a. uuii.criiy uiuiD4 a decollette minuet, and a grand ohoral march by the whole company. The Bijou's revised list of attractions for this season includes: Bobby Gaylor in ' Sport MoAllister," Lilian Russell Opera Company, "Mr. Potter of Texas'" "A Uigh Roller," Robert Mantell, "The Bustler," De Wolf Bopper Opera Company In "Wang," "The Limited Mail," Charles T. Ellis in a new plaj, "Power ofthe Picss," "Bottom of tho Sea." Klralfy's new spectaole, Margarot Mather, "Yon lonsoi," "Still Alarm," Maggie Mitchell in "Lady Tom," "Wluto Slave," Charles A. Gardner, "Little T coon," with Robert Graham as General Anicker bocker, "Aunt Bridget's B iby." James Riley in "The Broom Maker," Oliver Byion, "After Dark," 'Shenandoah," "The Twelve Temptations," 'Natural Gas," "Tho Devil's Auction," "Tho Dazzler," "The Dinger Signal," John L Sullivan in "Bonest Bearts and Willing Hands." Barxux & Bailey's circus will visit Expo sition Park, Allegheny, August 3 and 4. This announcement will be enough to most of our readers, but if bill of particulars 13 needed tho notico in the advertising columns will gl a all the information desired. It is tha best circus and menagerie combined the world has ever seen, and, in audition, there will be the spectacle of "Nero, or tho De struction of Rome " This requires 1,200 people to show the various historical charac ters, and $200,000 and $130,000 have been spent respectively In costumes nnd horses for this part of the show alone, besides a fortune In scenery and other accessories. Hundreds of wild beasts, chariots, triumphal cars, etc , are needed in the piece, and 300 baUet girls show how the Emperor Nero was regaled in his palaco. Truly it is most wonderful throughout. Tho street oarado will tika place in the morning of Monday, August 3. A criticism of tho first performance of tha Garrow Opora Company will bo found on tho fourth page. Tha Duquesne Theater will not close probably again before the regular season opens. Tho second opera to be done will bo Balfe's ever popular "Bohemian Girl," whioh will be produced Monday even ing, August 3. For the third week the man but will allow tha publio to make tha se- agement nave not yet ueciueu uu an ucia. Evolution. In light: first, the tallow dip, then kerosene, then gas, then last and best , In leavening agents: first, sour milk Electricity. 'ection. To this end letters sbould be sent toManacer Garrow Opera Company, Du quesne Theater, stating what opera (comic) the writer would care to see. As soon as tho popular choice is docided upon it will ba announced in the daily papers. FIGS AREPERFECT FOOD. They Contain All the Elements Necessary to Life, but Mako Monotonous Living How to Prepare Them Recipes for Frugal Dishes Household Hints. rwKlTTEIT VOR the DISPATCII.l Dr. Nichols says it is not only possihla for a man to live upon figs, but, that sitting under his own vine and tree, a man would have plenty to c at and no landlord to pay. Travelers in A ia Minor and South ern Europe provide themselves with figs and olives for long journeys, and at certain seasons figs are almost the most com mon food of the Italians. They are nutri tious, and, a3 we all know, possess valuabla medicinal virtues. Fresh figs served at the beginning of a repast form an exquisite cold hors d'aluvre, and they enter largely into the composition of many sweet dishes. I here subjoin a few reliable recipes: Fig Pudding. Mix together one half pound of best flgs, chopped, one half pound bread crumbs, one half pound suet, one half cup flour and four eggs. Beat eggs separately, adding whites last. Steam or boil four hours, and servo with sauce. Another Fi Pudding. Cream together one and one half oupfuls of sugar, and one half cupful of butter, add one half cupful of milk two and one half cupfuls of flour, two level teaspoonfuls bak ing powder and three well beaten eggs. Bako in alternate layers with sliced figs. Serve with sauce. To Freshen Figs. FIg, which by long storage have become hard and withered mav be freshened with out impairing their flavor and rendered quite fit for table use by following tbesa simple directions: Steep the dry figs for a few minutes in topid water, wash them well, and dry them in a towel. Place In pan and heat carefully in a slow oven Remove, roll in powdered sugar, and arrange on a sieve to dry. Fig Compote. For a very fine dessert nnd one easllymada we recommend this compote: Make a syrup of four ounces of fine white sugar, tha rind of a large lemon (or orange juice and rind) and a pint of cold water. When tho sugar is dissolved add a pound of fine flgs and allow to simmer very gently over a slow Are for about two hours Add twoglassfuls of wine and the strainedjnica ofthe lemon. Arrange in a fancy disband serve very cold. I give below some recipes for frugal dishes: Hash Pie. Moisten, cold mashed potatoes Ttfii bet milk to which a lump of butter has been added. Stir in some minced meat of any kind and a well beaten egg. Shape Into a mound, strew with bread crumbs and bake 15 minutes in a quick oven. One Egc Cake. Take one cupful of sugar, one half onpfnl of soft butter but not melted and the yolk of one egg. Beat ten minutes. Dissolve art even teaspoonful of soda In a half cupful of new milk. Add this and two cupfuls of flour, sifted with two teaspoonfuls of cream of tartar. Beat five minutes, fold in the beaten white and flavor to taste. Drop Biscuits Take a cupful of milk, one egg, a cupful of flour, a spoonful of melted butter, and a lit tle salt. Bake in a hot oven and serve at once. English Mutton Pie. Cut into chops, trimmed neatly from all fat, off the best end of a neck or loin of mut ton. Lay them in a dish, season with salt and pepper; add a little mushroom catsup, some chopped onion and sliced potatoes. Coier with a crust and bake two hours. When done remove crust and pour out tho gravy to cool, so as to removo fat; then boll it, and pour into the pie again. Facts Abont Pickles. Pickles are best preservedln glass or-bard stone Jars. Scald tne jars thoronghlv and set in the sun for a few hours before filling them. Pickles often spoil and become soft, because the vinegar does not completely cover them. Always put a weight on them and tie up carefully to keep out insects. A harmless greening for pickles Is vine leaves or spinach. The practice of using a brass kettle for this purpose is a very dangerous one. If spices are used or tumeric for color lug tie these in thin muslin bags. Hints for the Household. Sever set hot dishes on a vaxnlshea table. A separate pan should be kep witb. beck care for omelets. Is making sauses clean spoons andoleam pans are necessary. In making sauce always -nse a wooden spoon, and be particular that all utensils are perfectly clean. Eoos covered with cold water and removed the instant tho water boils will be found, delicate and tender. Green vegetables may be kept quite fresh for a day or two if they are sprinkled with, water and laid on a cool cellar floor. In choosing Isinglass for domestic use select that which Is whitest, has no unpleas ant odor, and which dissolves most readily in water. Currants, berries and Juicy fruits, bavins been washed, may bo cooked without water. Strain, and boil 15 or 20 minutes before adding the sugar. When beaten eggs are to be mixed with, hot milk, as in making custards, dip a few spoonfuls ofthe hot milk, one at a time, into the beaten egg. Stir well each time until the eggs are thinned then add both to gether. This process prevents curdling. Ellioe Serena. Of Interest to Mothers. The success of Mrs. Annie 51. Beam, of McKeesport, Pa., in the treatment of diar rhoea in her children will undoubtedly be of interest to many mothers. She says: "I spent several weeks in Johnstown, Pa., alter the great flood, on account of my hus band being employed there. TVe had sev eral children with us, two of whom took the diarrhoea verv badly. I got some ot Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kcmedy from Key. Mr. Chapman. It cured both of them. I know of several other cases where it was equally successful. I think it cannot be excelled and cheerfully recommend it." wsu Dabbs, the well-known photographer, Ko. 602 Liberty street, makes all sittings personally and makes the best possible like ness of everyone. The best authorities claim Mr. Dabbs has no superior in his judgment ofthe human face. BADGES for lodges and societies at Ms Mahon Bros. & Adams', 52 Fourth avenue. su . , . .; . 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