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THE 'PlTrSBUKG ' " DISPATCH, " ;'STJNTAY.' " SEPTEMBER 20. 3891"
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The taste of Delsarteism that Pittsburg
enjoyed last season has only whetted Its ap
petite. The Graceful Edmund Eussell, with
his advanced ideas of what is necessary to
naJce a perfect -woman, was the idol of so
ciety whilo here, and when he was reluctant
v allowed to depart.it was with the hope
that he would soon be in the city again, to
clve more instruction to those who were try
ng so hard to benefit by his instructions.
ow, it is piaieu, itira. eussell, wno Knows
It s much about Delsarto as her talented hus-
and, is to visit this city in November and
December, through the agency of Jlrs.
laurice I. Coster. A series of lectures on
Jie beautiful in life will be delivered by
'Irs. Eussell, and she will in effeot take the
lace her husband occupied in the Pitts-
urp social world last winter. What new
t ":eories she may advance we must wait to
-e.
the will come fresh from a soj ourn In state
ly Newport, in that aristocratic resort, it
? paid, she has made members of the Four
Hundred twist and turn themselves in the
process of forcing themselves into graceful
i poses, in a way calculated to horrify those
who religiously believe that the Astors,
Thitneys, and other of that stripe, must be
landlcd very tenderlv by the common peo
ple. In one of her Newport lectures Mrs.
I'utse'.l said: "I am merely trying to show
3 eople how, by studying principles of art,
ihpy can make an art of lite itselt. We can
not all be poets or painters, but we can con
vert our daily acts into graciousness and let
our conversation be replete with beauty."
The Lady's Personality.
TMt woman, who is to undertake to
teach the leaders of Pittsburg society Jhow
to sit, stand, smile, bow, walk, and so on, is
described as not a handsome woman, but
extremely fascinating and magnetic. Her
beauty consists in her expressive blue-gray
eyes, fringed with heavy dark lashes, and
curving llpi parting over two rows of pearly
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Henrietta JlusseR.
teeth. Her gowns and motions are like no
one else's under the sun. They must be seen
to be understood. Hitherto men have been
barred out of these Delfartean lectures, but
now a change is at hand. The staid Pitts
burg father, whose only supposed interest
in lire is the accumulation of the mighty
Collar, will have a chance to repudiate this
false idea. Pater lamillas will take nn act
ive part in the coming lectures and will bo
taught the bow of ceremony, well-bred re
serve, cordiality without effusiveness, gen
tle manners and repose. In fact, when the
winter is over, it Is safe to predict that we
shall have Chesterfields on every hand.
Welcome, Mrs. EuselL
Opening or "Winter Gayetlcs.
W lth the end of the summer outings.
society turns its attention to the pleasures
of the forthcoming winter. It is one of the
peculiarities of what is known as society
that the personnel changes to a certain ex
tent every 12 months. Thus the buds of one
season become the full-blown flowers of the
next, and the litclo school girls who were
not to be seen last year save as the children
of the family, are this winter debutantes
around horn clings all the fragrantinterest
attaching to thobe who make their first step
in society. It is, a pleasing fact that thcie is
a change in the ways of the maidens of
rittsburg with regard to society. The girl
who has irraduated irom a local college does
not consider that her education is complete,
and that it is incumbent upon iier to take
her place in society at once. Sho wants
rather to take a trip abroad or to reside for
a time in other Atuoriean cities, that she
may acquire that polish by association with
the world that cannot be procured In any
other way.
This is the reason that the average girl
who enters society in Pittsburg is better in
formed than her sisters in many othercities,
and that she is thereloro a more agreeable
companion than if she had only Just left the
schoolroom to become one or the lights of
assemblages in which already the"re are
plenty ot people with brains who are dis
posed to measure those of other people by
their own standard. No one cares to talk to
an empty chatterer, even though it be in
tho shape of a beautiful young girl.
The First Society 12 vent.
The social season in this city will open
Tth an assembly at the Pittsburg Club
about the middle of November. It will bo a
very swell affair, as all entertainments or
this sort are. The members of the club
know how to handle an assembly or cotil
lon in as clever a way as any set of young
ujwi j wt , uuu v ia buio 10 say mac
the latest fads from Eastern cities will be
displayed on this occasion, both in the way
of decorations and the general manage
ment. The theater has been redecorated, and the
entrance made more convenient. The club
house generally has been improved, and the
members naturally feel proud of their home.
It is expected to create something of a sen
ittion when the assembly takes place.
Lccctte Loan.
ATJTtrHK'S SOCIAL PLEASTJBES.
from tho cantata of "Ruth:" "Jubilate In B"
by J Rosenthal; '-Praise the Lord," byE.
O. Ercel. and soprano Folo, "Jerusalem," by
Henry Parker. The choir consists of Miss
Marion Gaston, soprano; Miss Bertha Moore,
alto; W. H. Gaston, tenor; J F. Gaston,
basso, and Kduard Iethtefs, organist.
Mr. S. L. Marshell was surprised by about
70 of bis employes Wednesday evening. The
party chartered a Pleasant Valley car, deo
orated it handsomely for the occasion and
rode in it to Mr. Marshell's residence at
Duquesno Park. The Pleasant Valley or
chestra of ten pieces was taken along and
the first intimation Mr. Marshell had ofany
thing unusual was its music. After a seren
ade, Mr. William Shaw, on behalf if the em
ployes, made an nddress, which was pleas
antly responded to by Mr. Marshell. The
evening was spent most pleasantly, comio
recitations and musio being part of the pro
gramme, airs, jnarsneu was wisely taiten
into the secret, and at the proper time
Caterer Luther appeared with an elegant
supper. It was an occasion long to be re
membered by the honored host and his
loyal employes.
A most auspicious event last Tuesday
evening was tho wedding of Miss Annie M.
Dempsey, a popular young Allegheny belle,
end Harry J. Landgraff, son of the well
known contractor. The ceremony took
place In St. Feter's Pro-Cathedral, Alle
gheny, and was solemnized by tho Eev. T.
F. O'Shea. The bride.channingly attired In a
neat-flttlne cown of nearl Bedford cord, and
carrying a Deautiful boquet of roses, was at
tended by her sister Cecilia, while the bride
groom's brother, Will, performed the honors
as best man. A short reception was held at
the residence of the bride's parents, alter
which tho young couple departed lor the
East. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Land
graffwill take up their abode on Fulton
street, Allegheny.
Monday evening of last week the Doctors'
Sound Table Club of Allegheny County met
for the second time at the Hotel Dcshon, on
Liberty street. This club was organized, as
its name indicates, by a number of well
known physicians of this city and vicinity,
and is patterned after a club of like name in
Cleveland. It has for its object the advance
ment of medical science as well as sociabil
ity among its members, and meets once a
month, when over the invigorating odors
from a well spread table, the members dis
cuss "matters medical,'" doing Justice at
once to the elevation of the mind and stom
ach. The charter members are Drs. E. W.
Dean, J. S. Walters, F. W. Burllngame,
Charles C Huff, G. H. McGeary, W. E.
Stevens and E. C Anderson.
A number of friends of Miss Nan Isher
wood, of Lawrence avenue, Allegheny,
visited her home last Wednesday evening
in response to an Invitation Issued by that
young lady for a muslcale and reception.
An elegant programme was rendered by tho
guests, and alter indulging in the mazes of
the Terpsichorean art until a lato hour an
elegant supper was served. Included in the
number present wero Mr. and Mrs. Ed. J.
Isherwood, the Misses Mary Byron, Ella
Meitz, Annie Quinn, Celea Bvron, Annie
Draher, Irene Isherwood, Belle Bradley, and
the Messrs. Dennis Murto, ofLouisville, Ky.,
John C Fisher, John Murto, Harry Kinc&id,
Will Johnston. Charles Moffatt. Ben. Bums.
Albert Sende and Joseph A Fisher.
A pleaEant surprise party was given last
Tuesday In honor of Mrs. Pard, of No. 103 Ee
turn street, Troy HI1L The evening was
spent eujoyably with the aid of musio, danc
ing and social converse. The following were
present: Misses Trese Paul. Annie Lies,
Annie Max, Mary Bonner, Lizzie Sinz, Lena
Hnwe, Lizzie Huwe, Annie Howe, Maggie
Beismann, Mary Shepner, Mrs. Benner, Mrs,
Paul, Mrs Hnwe, Mrs. Lelbe:k; Messrs. John
Paul, Jacob Paul, A. Hep, P. Uein, D. Huwe,
Frank Huwe, Louis Huwe, Louis Smith,
Fr I'. Conrad, Ben. Shepner, Harry Belz
hoover, J. Davis.
A pleasant surprise party was given Tues
day evening by MissMaggio Perkins at the
residence of Mr. Clarence Ellison, on Pride
street. Among the many delights of the
evening was a supper served by Hagan.
Those present were: Misses Edna Ellison,
Clara Ehmann, Martha Frazier, Gertie Frey
vogel, Sslina Frudenberg, Annie Fuhr, Ida
Gillan, Ollie Giautz, Annie Higgins, Leah
Hunzker. Annie McDowell, Martha Wessell,
Messrs. Ed Backofen, Bert Beltz, Claronce
Ellison, Willie Ouden, Frank Ehmann,
unariie t uur. uarry uiggins, unariie liar-
mire, John Louuhery, Albert Sitvler, Albert
Terry, Frank Gallaher, Bubble Wessell and
others.
Mr. Stanley Dattlebaum, member of the
Kcj stone Camping Club, gavo a watermelon
party to the .members on last Friday even
ing at 231 Market street, Allegheny. A busi
nesi meeting preceded the party, and the
following officers were elected for one yean
President, S. W. Conner: Vice President, S.
D. Dattlebaum; Secretary, Al. C Stafford;
Tieasurer, George W. Connor; Trustees,
Thomas H. Stafford, Harry C. 6teward, Dr.
George M. Spnngler; Camp Director. Harry
O. Hulderman; Alternate Camp Director,
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller,
of Fourth avenue, Homestead, was invaded
by a happy little party from the city on last
Tuesday evening. The fact that it was a
general surprise made it the more enjoyable
all around. The affair was appreciated by
tho host and hostess, judging from the
manner in which they entertained their un
expected visitors. Among those present
were: The Misses Kim, Cyphers, Shade,
Whiteside, Miller, and Messrs. Cyphers,
Craig, Whiteside, Berkley, Hunter and
otheis.
Last Thursday evening was the occasion
of a merry gathering at the residence of the
Misses McGrann, on Allegheny avenue, Al
legheny. That the various amusements were
thoroughly enjojed was attested by the
happy expressions of the guests, among
uuiii ncic musses iuaiuie juiuercy, iiatio
McEntee, Nannio Eafferty, Annie Byan,
Maggie Eafferty, Eose Garvey, Ella McCann,
Ella Eafferty, and Messrs. Ed Zilliott, P.
Garvey, John Eafferty, E. Slatrey, John
Kelly, Joseph Byan and John Leahey.
An enjoyablo evening was spent at the
residence of Mrs. Hibbs, Monday, September
It, in honor of her daughter Jennie's 13th
birthday. Among those present were Gertie
anabtclla lielslng, Carrie and Dollie Deisher.
Lottie Btenger, of Greenville, Pa to Mr. O.
B. Caughey, of Allegheny.
Miss Bessie Bliss, of Atwood street, Oak
land, was 5 years old on Thursday Inst, and
In response to pretty little invitations a
number of her playmates gathered to help
celebrate her birthday in the latest ap
proved Juvenile society fashion. Almost
every form of amusement for the little folks
had been provided by Bessie's parents, and
the youngsters were agreeably entertainod
by their young hostess. Of course there wns
a "donkey," and the efforts of the children
to pin the animal's tail in the proper place
caused endless laughter. The first prize
was awarded to Margniet-Brown, and it fell
to the lot of Willio Davis to get the booby
trophy. The others present were Mary
West, Mildred McCloskey.Mary HalLMarian
Higgins, Mary Johns, Eva Brown, Roberta
Johns, and Masters George Enelish, Dick
son Godfrev, Louis Whitslar, Paul Johns
and Willie Davis. The presents were numer
ous ana Deautiini. invitations were eent vo
Chicago, St. Louis and Warren, Pa.
Thursday evening, September 17, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Jacobs, of Lake street, Sixth
ward, entertained a laire number of their
friends, the occasion was a house warm
ing, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs having Just moved
into their pretty new home. An enjoyable
timo was spent in music, games ana general
social amusement. Refreshments were
served by the hostess, alter which all de
parted, voting the affair an entire success.
Among the guests wore: The Misses Lena
Jacobs, Maggie Ritchie, Lizzie Eitchie, Nora
McDonald, Ida Anderson, Mary Deirstein,
Miss Lnppie, Miss Staub, Minnie Knoll,
Annie Bodgers, Lizzie Brown, Ella Manging,
Maggie Higgins, Miss Smith, Annie Kistolla,
Messrs. John Brennan, Thomas Chaney, Mr.
Graham, Henry Graney, and others.
On last Tuesday evening tho home of Mr.
and Mrs. David Finn, or Tnstin street, was
the scene of a merry social gathering. The
Begal Soman Orchestra discoursed such
dance-inspiTing strains that even the most
confirmed "wall flower" cease to bo a
somber background to the festive scene, and
was temptoa to join in tne merry swiru jur.
Terrcnce McAvoy acted as prompter and
succeeded In getting the dancers into many
mlrth-provoking terpsichorean tangles by
the introduction of the very latest foreign
kinks in figure calling. The supper was an
elegant and most enjoyable feature, and
altogether, Mr. John Coughlin, under whose
Individual management the affair was
given, has reason to be proud of the success
of his Initial appearance in the role of en
tertainer. Soptember 17, at noon, by the Rev. Dr.
Sutherland, of the Second Presbyterian
Church, Miss Nora Douglass and Mr. A. P.
McLure were united In marriage. The bride,
who is a young lady of more than ordinary
appearance, looked beautiful In a traveling
costume of gray, carrying a boquet of pink
roses. Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple left for nn extended tour of
tho lakes and different places of interest.
Tho highly esteemed onng peonlo have the
best wishes of 'their many friends. On their
return Mr. and Mrs. McLure will reside In
Allegheny.
Miss Jeanette Fatton and Mr. John H.
Brown, two well-known Southslde society
people, were united In marriage on Friday
evening. Miss Patton Is the accomplished
and beautiful daughter of Archie Patton, of
2817 Mary street. The wedding was a quiet
one ana only intimate friends of tho family
were present. The affair took place at the
residence of thebride's parents and the Rev.
Mr. Wilson officiated. The new couple will
leave to-morrow for an extended wedding
tour of Eastern cities.
An entertainment was given Friday even
ing in the Bellevue M. E. Church Dy tho
"Helping Hands," a sooiety composed of 25
young ladles whose mission is explained by
their title. Their first social gathering Fri
day evening was greeted with a large and
appreciative audience. Avery interesting
nmnivnima jtv tnnelnol nnrl alnnfintiiHTr en
ections was rendered under the direction of
their instructor, Miss Lena Rhodes.
lSlwS'
Bijou Thrateti .-"A High Roller"
Duquesne Theater "A FairEcbel"
Grand Opeba Hodbe Effle EUsler
AlTin Theater Pauline H&U
Habrt Williams Lilly Clay's Company
World's Museum-Thiateb... Adonis Specialties
Davis' Museum-Theater Curiosities, eto
jiaimub- AiucATjta "xne urnujceen Lawn"
The above are tho theatrical attractions
for the coming week.
Tho plays of the last week wero not re
markable for art of a high order, bntthey
served to make audiences laugh, and in hot
weather what more is wanted. "O'Dowd's
Neighbors" exhibited more vocal strength
than most frothy farces do, but it is becom
ing painfully apparent that the farce com
edy mines have been worked out and tho
product Is averaging less and less pure metal
vo me kju oi extremeiv "rocKy" ore.
.
Naturally the theatrical event of this week
will be the opening of the Alvin Theater.
That it will be ready for tho publio to-morrow
evening is now a certainty, although to
the eye of the average layman the theater
appeared farfrom finished yesterday after
noon. Under the circumstances It would be
neither fair to Manager Davis nor of use to
the publio to describe the new theater min
utely; but a few of the chief features In the
new theater may bo pointed out. In the
Alvin Theater it will be noticed at once
that abundance of room exists, and that the
lines of the house have been drawn with a
view to beauty and convenience of the au
dience. So the actors will be astonished at
the provisions made for them behind the
scenes. It is doubtful. If any theater
in the world possesses such suites of dress
ing rooms, baths, etc.. for the use of actors
solely as Mr. Davis has arranged in The
Alvin. The tile fire places, heavy carpets,
artistlo wallpaper and rich furniture of the
dressing rooms will make professionals ao
customed to more or less dirtydensln which
no cat coma oe swung with comfort to the
cat weep great tears of Joy. I hope they
wiu uc uuiy graieiui to juanager uavis.
.
The coloring of the houso Is daringly light.
The tints are those of a spring sunrise faint
green, pale rose and the softer grays and
shimmering blues. It is Impossible to say
whether the effect will be satisfactory until
the hangings, carpets, etc., are in place, but
one thing seems certain, namely, that tho
house will be light and cheerful in a very
high degree. To this the perfection of the
electric lighting will largely contribute.
The ceiling, tho panels of the galleries and
the proscenium arch are also gemmed with
incandescent globes of grained glass. The
footlights are of the newest electric make,
so are tho border lights, and all the lighting
of the stage and auditorium is controlled by
a switchboard which seems to be marvel
ously siinplo and comuact.
We're Coming, Father Abraham, 800,000
Strong," touched the hearts of every Grand
Army man in the audience. The tapping of
a telegraph wire by a Union officer, who
performs this courageous duty barely in
time to be shot, is a thrilling incident. The
play is attractively mounted. It was a risky
undertaking for an unknown manager like
Mr. Mawson to undertake so risky a thing
as to present a. play in midsummer, hut he
has come out winner, for his play has a
healthy tone and it Inoculates patriotio
sentiments. 'A Fair Rebel' is a success
quite a big one."
Carleton's Opera Company.
On Monday, September 23, at tho Du
quesne Theater, W, T. Carleton's Opera
Company will present for the first time In
Pittsburg Strauss latest composition,
"Indigo." This opera is said to be one of
the most tuneful and melodious the great
Gorman composer ever attempted. Not
only is tho music of the most entertaining
character, but tho libretto sparkles with
wit and humor. The opera Is making a big
success in Baltimore at present. Tho scenery
for "Indigo" is entirely new and will be
used in this city for the second timo only.
It was painted under Mr. Carleton's super
vision by Clare, of New York, one of the
most famous scenlo artists of the day. Tho
costumes are from Worth, of Paris, and are
wonderful examples of dressmaker's art.
The chorns and orchestra have both been
enlarged, and nothing has been neglected
to make this production the feature of tho
operatic season. The company has been
summering at Atlantic City and their voices
are in the finest kind of trim. J. K. Murray
and Miss Clara Lane are in the production
of "Indigo." Mr. Murray, who is a Pitts
burg boy, has made a name for himself
thioiighout the country, and his part of
Sigh Priest in "Indigo" allows him, it Is said,
ample opportunity for magnificent work.
The sale of seats will begin at tho bor office
on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
Grand Opera House.
The Tevlvol of "Hazel Kirke" by Effle
Ellsler, C. W. Couldock Frank Weston and a
good company is the attraction at the Grand
Opera House this week. "Hazel Kirke" is a
romantic, emotional comedy-drama founded
on an ordinary plot and one old unto stale
ness. But it Is vested with a charm of pnre
and touching sentiment. Of the leading
members of the cast it can bo said that the
veteran actor, Mr. C. W. Couldock, as Dun
ttan JSrke, is unquestionably one of the
most effective artists In his line on tho mod
ern stage. Effle Ellsler in the title role, is a
strong and charming emotional actress.
Mr. Frank Weston is said to be very funny
as PUliaa Green. The remaining mombera
of the cast are said to be well balanced.
Stella Walkmyer, Elsie Smith, Grace Speor,
Cora McMullien, Sophia Dipple, Carrie Seis
ing, John Miller. Moreland Lvnch. Aron
Catherines of Old and Tonnj YFbere the
Hours Flew Swiftly By.
The Crescent Club, of Ingram, composed
of tho leading young society peoplo of that
beautiful little suburb, gave its second re
ception on Thursday evening last at the
residence of Mr. James Gilmorc. The house
was brilliantly illuminated and during the
evening the club had the pleasure of receiv
ing the many friends of its members, which
may be said to include every person of
prominence in Ingram and many young peo
ple from Pittsburg and other cities. A most
enjoyable time was spent with music and
dancing, followed b. an elegant, supper
served by the club. The unanimous verdict
was that the Crescent Club's reception was
me event oi me year in social circles at In
gram. Among tiiosc present were: The
MKses Sallie Pascoe, Mame Pascoe, Blanche
Carter. Anna Small, Myrta V. Small. Jennie
Allison, Willow Allison, Myrtle Weaver,
Maggie McGrew, Florence- Kyle, Jessie Mor
ris, Annie Petrie, Tonv Long, Ollie Petrie,
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Petrie, Mr. and Mrs.
T. W. Wrigut and Mr. r.nd Mrs. E. E. Phillips;
Messrs. A. H. Speer, John M. Irwin, Jr W.
L. Slack, G. W. Kinanmn, W. S. Gilmore, A.
L. Petrie, W. J. Fold, W. D. Crumpton, John
Strain, Oscar Smith nnd J. Arthur Ohl.
Tho "Annual Harvest Homo" will be cele
brated by the congregation of Trinity
Lutheran Church, corner Stockton avenue
and Arch btreet, Allegheny, morning and
evening, Sunday, September 27. These
ervices will be unusually interesting this
year, as the pastor, Eev. J. G. Goettman,
who has been absent from his congregation
since February last on account of 111 health,
has returned much improved, and will have
charge of the services. An elaborate musi
cal programme has been prepared bv the
leaderof the Choir. Miss Mftrinn Rontnn It
Includes "Te Deum," by Baumbach; "Gloria
in Excelsis,"by nenrv Wilson: contralto
lolo, "My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord,"
Sneer. Ed. Jessur). Willie Peters. Jack- Dots
diaries Foggin, Alfred Deisher, Gul Jones
und others.
A small party of friends had a delightful
time laBt Wednesday evening at the resi
dence of Mr. E. O. Phillips, corner Mason and
Belanda streets, Thirty-seoond ward. Ee
freshinents were served at 10 p. u. Among
those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Slater, A.
C. Slater and wife, Mrs. MoNulty, Irene Mo
Nulty, Mr. and Mrs Rldgeway, T. B. Ridire-
way, Jennie and Gertie Rldgeway, Clarence
Moore Phillips, Mr. Michael Noonan and Mr.
W. P. Clinton.
A very pleasant snrprlse party was ten
dered Miss Julia Martin on Wednesday
evening at her home. Meadow street. East
End. Tiioso present were Misses Blanche
Miller, Effie Cable. Leah McKinley, Annie
Johnson. Laura, Ella and Ida. Upstill, Katie
Adams, llattio Miller and Maggie Martin,
Masters Hough Adams, Eugene Miller, John
Jones, James Dorin, John Adams, Harry
Cable. Charles Miller, John Campbell and
Bart Richards.
The members of the Ladies Aid Sooiety of
tho First E. P. Church, Grant street, have
arranged a literary and musical entertain
ment, to be given in the church Thursday
evening, September 21. Prof. George M.
Sleeth, Mr. . S. Amberson, Miss Carrie
Tenant nnd other well-known talent will
participate.
One of the pleasant events of the week
was the progressive euchre party given by
Mrs. Olive Patterson Monday evening at her
( home. East DIamona street. The affair was
in Conor or her mena, Mrs. NicboU, who Is
the guest of Mrs. Watt, of Glenfleld.
At Dykehead Bhotts, Scotland, on the t8th
of August, Mr. Walter Pettigrew, of Alle
gheny, was nnited In marriage to Miss Katie,
eldest daughter ot Mr. Thomas Gillespie.
Thrown wide open were the portals of Bt.
Peter's Pro-Cathedral, Allegheny, last Tues
day evening to admit Mr. David Menges ana
Miss Gertrude Lee, who had decided to
enter the matrimonial state. The bride was
attended by Miss Annie Walsh, whilo Mr.
Charles Lee, a brother of the bride, acted as
best man. The ceremony was performed by
the Eev. F. F. O'Shea. A reception was held
at tho residence of the bride's parents.
Miss Leila Ada Boardman has issued Invi
tations for a parlor reading and entertain
ment to be given Wednesday evening, Sep
tember 23, at S72 Bidge avenue, Allegheny.
The Lincoln Social, a club composed of
some well-known American Mechanics,
held a lawn fete at Windsor Park, Bellcrue,
yesterday.
A very pleasant muslcale woe held . at the
home of Miss Annie Flower, of Haielwood,
on Thursday evening last.
Guests Coming and doles.
Mr. William Dillon, of West Braddoek, Is
home from & month's vacation in tho East.
Dr. and Mrs. Terburgh and Miss Dode Pat
tin left Monday for a trip to the Hot Springs
of Arkansas.
Mrs. W. "W. Stevens, of Buffalo, N. T., Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Willis H. Smith, of
Oakland square.
Mr. William H. Sherwood, the well-known
?lani6t, and wile are visiting Miss Luclla
otten at Ross P. O.
Miss Mary Horner, of Wilmore, Pa., Is
spending a few days with Mrs. J. C Norrlsh,
of Bush street, Allegheny.
Miss Mary D. Potter has resumed her
studies at the Ohio Wesleyan University,
this being her fourth year.
Mr. C M. Schwab, of North Braddoek, re
turned home from several weeks' pleasure
tour spent in Eastern cities.
Mrs. W. M. Talcott and Mrs. A. Knbv. with
their children, are vioiting their mother,
Mrs. E. S. Ewing, of Ackley street.
Misses Sadie and Eliza Williams, of Fraz
ier street, Braddoek, have returned from a
two months' stay at Atlantic City.
Mrs. C. Jacobs, of Dayton. O., is visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlos Beizen
stein, of Fremont street, Allegheny.
Miss Katharine Snowden, a charming
young lady of Oil City, is being entertained
by friends in Pittsburg and Allegheny.
Mr. J. Hasson Carllne, of Braddoek, re
turned this week to Washington-Jefferson
Uoliego to complete tho course this term.
Messrs. George H. Vaux and Richard Mor
gan, of the Southside, returned homo last
Friday, after a three months' trip to Europe.
Miss Madge Byron, or Carroll street, Alle
gheny, returnea home Thursday from Chi
cago, where she had been spending her va
cation. The Misses Ida and Carrie Herman, of
Newark, N. J., are visiting their cousins, the
Miss Hermans, of Sandusky street, Allegheny.
Dr. W. H. Norrlsh, of Buffalo, N. T., but
formerly .of Allegheny, Is visiting his
brother, John C Norrish, of 168 Rush street,
Allegheny.
Mr. Henry H. Vance and daughter Mary,
of Morewood avenue, Sh&dyside, are spend
ing the month of September at Monmouth
Beach, N. J.
Mrs. Simeon Bissell has been entertaining
her cousin, Mrs. Elise Thompson, of Mans
field, Ohio, this last week. Mrs. Thompson
ickuiucu uuiue yciveruuy.
Misses Emma and Molly Schmidt will leave
lor Carrollton to attend the Mountain Fair.
They will be accompanied by several others
and will be absent lor a week.
Miss Ida F. Jenny has returned home after
a protracted visit to friends in Cleveland
Lorain, Put-In-Bay, Congress Lake, Canton.
New Philadelphia and Washington.
Mr. Owen Boyle, of Mnpleshadw, Venango
county, is visiting his brother, B. F. Boyle
of Market street, Allegheny. This Is Mr.
ujre o ub visit iu f iiutuui in ou years.
The seats are comfortable beyond a doubt.
and unlike any in the city. They are up
holstered in what Mannger Davis says is
"snake" green plush a greon that is
mightily near blue, and a pretty color, too.
The fmmes of the chairs are of light wood,
having the effect of rosewood. The whole
front of tho galleries and boxes is a mass of
moulding and tracery." The feature of the
house which will attract more attention
than anj- other at first will be the log:t or
small boxes which oxtend around the first
gallery. On Monday night a better idea of
the theater will bo had, and may be looked
for in The Di3patok. HErBmtir Johbs.
BIJoa Theater.
Farco comedies nowadays seem to have
rather slang titles, and in defense of their
position well-known farce comedy writers
like Charles H. Hoyt, H. Grattan Donnelly
and Archibald Gordon claim that to "hit
folly as it flies," or rather to satirize the pre
vailing customs and fads, they must use
titles that tho people understand. For this
reason "Bag Baby," "Hole in the Ground,"
"Texas Steer," "Natural Gas" and "High
Boiler" were named as they are. "A High
Eollor" carries out a point in satirizing the
troubles of a barn-storming theatrical com
pany who have Invaded a country hamlet
on Long Island. The local Justice of the
Peace falls in love with the soubretto of tho
troupe, and as they are in rather straitened
circumstances becomes their manager and
"backer," and fortune smiles upon both
company and backer from the start. Tho
Judge becomes in reality a real h'gh roller,
und spends his money "liko water." The
plot of the piece is probably as good as that
or the average farce comedy and gives
abundant opportunity for the clever intro
duction of songs, aanccs, medleys and the
use of gay and pretty costumes. The com
pany presentiug "A High Roller" at the EI
jouthls week are far above tho average
that visit Pittsburg, comprising such well
known people as' Barney Fagan, who was
such a shining liht in the Primrose & West
nnd Cleveland's minstrels, being at once the
originator and producer of nearly all the
clever eleotrical effects as used in latter day
minstrelsy. Mr. Fagan's advent this season
as a white face comedian has been, it is said,
a great success in overy way, and his many
friends here will bo pleased to welcome him
to the farce comedy stage. Mr. Fagan has
written and composed some of tho prettiest
sentimental songs or recent years, his latest
being called "Katie," and will be sung here
by him in his own inimitable way. It is
published nnd already so popular that
nearly nil the musical companies this season
are singing it. Mr. Leon, the well known
female impersonator, formerly of Kelly &
Tjnn'a TYitnotrplu haa a nai. th.f .......
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lar fits his well known abilities. JohnD.
Gilbert needs no introduction. bBinr- n
universal lavorite. He will sing his latest
topical song, "Don't Get in the Habit oi It."
The rest of the company. Including George
LaurL J. J. Coleman, John Callan, Marietta
Nash, Louise Arnot, Lillian Melbourne and
Belle La Verde, are aU well known, and in
addition theie are some 40 others, besides
the famed Bijou Quartet; Psycho, the sensa
tional dancer; Matt Green, in his funny
specialty of the Yankee showman, and
chorus and maroh girls galore. Altogether
the entertainment may be safely put down
as original and Inviting on its merits.
The Alvin Theater.
This week will be made noteworthy by a
revival of Offenbach's celebrated opera, "La
Belle Helene," by Miss Paulino Hall and her
eminently successful opera company. All
the costumes wero made especially "for this
production by A. E. Van Horn & Son. They
were designed from accepted Grecian mod
els, and in material, workmanship, correct
ness and general beauty have never been ex
celled, it is said, on the comio opera stage.
The scenery will likewise be new and ap
propriate. For some time past "La Belle
Helene" has been In daily rehearsal, and
It will be given a presentation that, in the
minutest details, will evidence the greatest
care and a lavish expenditure of money. It
has been years since this melodious work
was beard here. The scene of action is laid
partly in Sparta and parti vat the seashore
at a time in the age of faole preceding the
Trojan War. Tho story tells of the lovo of
Pans, son of King Priam, for Helene, Queen
of Sparta. Tho oracle has decreed that
she must abandon her husband, Menelawi,
and fly to TrOv with the son of Priam. After
vainly struggling with fatality, the fair
Helene enters a -golden galleywith the young
prince and departs from her native shore
amid a storm of indignation and threats.
The incidents throughout the piece are ex
tremely amusing, while the plot is in itself
romantio and Interesting. The cast will be
as follows: La Belle Helene, Miss Pauline
Hall: Orates, Miss Homie Weltlon; Cymber
llne, Eosa Cook; Bacchus, Kate Uart: Peaena,
Helen Marlborough; Parthenis, Nellie Dun
bar; Calcluis. George Boniface, Jr.; Paris,
Arthur E. Miller: JUenelawi, William Blais-
uen; Agamemnon, u. u. narrows: Ajax J.,
J. B. Siinnson: Aiax H.. T. F. Warlmrst;
Achilles, S. C. Porter; Philocome, Britton Ste
vens; Euthycles. J. K. Newman; QrandAugur,
Harry James,
:La Belle Helene" will be presented on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
and Wednesday matinee. "Madame Favart"
on Thursday and Friday evenings and Sat
urday matinee. "Amorlta" will be revived
on Saturday evening by request. Miss Hall
and her entire company will appear at each
performance.
' Harry "Williams" Academy.
LHly Clay's Colofsal Gaiety Company la
Manager Williams' offering this week. The
company, according to the press notices In
other cities. Is better than ever. The Kan
sas City Globe says: It is not only a big com
pany, but among the very best of its class
now traveling, and yesterday its two per
formances at the Midland were received by
large audiences with every manifestation of
approval. While there is abundant display
of the form divine, theieis not an objection
able feature in the entire performance. And
there is something, too. besides pretty girls.
There are some good voices in the company,
some first-class specialists and at least two
clevor comedians George B. Leslie and
Eobert Van Osten. The first part is entitled
"Beauty in Dreamland," which reveals a
handsome stage setting and introduces the
company by Some new songs and witticisms
and living statuary. Haifa dozen special
ists are introduced in the olio, all good.
Two broad burlesques, "Robin Hood" and
"Antony and Cleopatra," close tho performance.
dnced at the opening of tho regular season
at the Duquesne Theater by the Carleton
Opera Company, has met with success dur
ing the past week In Baltimore.
Mb. Habrt P. Mawsos, the author of "X
Fair Rebel," is one of the brightest writers
of the present day. He prepared tho famous
ship-building article for Harpers that has re
cently created so much comment.
Oira of the best male quartets In New
Tork, tho Abbott, will be heardin "Hossand
Hoss." Matthews & Smyth evidently bo
Hovo tho public want good music, for every
one of the 23 members of this company Is a
singer.
Habbis' Theater Harris, Britton & Dean
will have for their attraction Dan Mc
Carthy's picturesque Irish drama, "Tho
Cruiskeen Lawn." Both play and company
have been warmly welcomed wherever they
have appeared.
Fbedebice: "Warde will he the attraction at
tho Grand Opera House week October 6.
He will produce his new play for the first
time in Pittsburg, "The Lion's Mouth." He
will also be seen in "The Mountebank,"
"Virginlus" and "Richard IIL"
Aoes Huxtixgtox and her manager, Mar
cus Mayor, arrived from Europe September
0. Miss Hnntington's second American tour
will open October 12, at Baltimore, where
she will sing Robert Pianqnetto's "Captain
Therese" for the first time in America.
WnEif A. M. Palmer became manager of
Wallack's Theater the first thing he did was
to rub out the time-honored nameofWal
lack from the front of the house. On Mon
day Hoyt & Thomas did tho same thing with
Palmer's name at the Madison Square The
ator, which in future will be known as
Hoyt's Madison Square Theater.
Hesbt Ieviko's second son, who made his
appearanoe on the English provincial stage
about a month ajjo, is winning many friends.
His stage name is Mr. Lawrence, ho having
assumed that name by way of compliment
to his father's old friend. John Lawrence
Toole. Mr. Lawrence's debut was made as
Snvg, the Joiner, in "Midsummer's Night
Dream."
RolawdReedIs said to be making some
thing of a hit in "The Club Friend," his new
play, in New Tork, bnt when he comes here
ment, he will appear In Boucicault & Rosen
feld's Comedy, "Lend Me Tour Wife," in
which Mr. Red played last season the
Quaint character of Captain Abner Tarbox, an
um Dtcamuoaiman,
Tub scenery car of "A Fair Rebel," in a
railroad accident at Philadelphia yesterday,
was throw n from the track and in a rebound
landed back on tho rail. It was expected
that the horses in the car, used in the pro
duction, would be killed, but great was the
surprise when it was found that not a parti
cle of the scenery had been inured, andnone
of tho horses had received so much as a
scratch.
Mme. Modjeska recently visited Paris to
attend the Grand Prix,- and consult with
Worth about a number of new costumes,
after which she went to her husband's
estates in Russian Poland for a brief rest
before returning to America for the coming
season, for which all arrangements have)
been completed by her manager, Mr. Frank
G. Cotter, who promises that she will have
for her support one of the strongest com
panies ever organized. Mme. Modjeska's
re-entree on the American ntnn-n -will hA
looked forward to with eager Interest by
her very large circle of admirers.
The three scenes of the "Tar and Tartar"
have received almost as much praise aH the
opera itself and the rich costume effects.
The first is a marine view, with a group of
palms, a stretch of sand and a fisherman's
hut In the foreground, while a dismantled
hulk lies on the jagged point of rooks that
reaches out into the sea In the distance.
The second scene is the exterior or the Sul
tan's palace, and Is distinctively Moorish in
the graceful style of architecture, which we
are led to believe runs to gilded domes and
shapely minarets that stand in such bold re
lief against the wonderful blue of a South
ern sky. The last scene is the royal rose
garden, which has been produced bv Joseph
Clare, tho New Tork scenic artist, with great
success, and the wealth of color most har
moniously blended gives it theactual appear
ance of a bower of roses.
Or the great actors and actresses, perhaps
the most sensitive to criticism is Clara Mor
risnot the sensitiveness that finds fault
with tho honest critic's expression of opinion
regarding her method of acting; she is too
Intelligent for that. To illustrate this, once
when sho was to portray a death scene
whero heart trouble was the cause, she con
sulted the most famous specialist In tho
medical profession, and to quote her own
words: "The night before the production of
the play I drew up a document for the doo
tor to sign, in which he Acknowledged that
In my study of heart disease ho had been toj
teacher. For, said I, should the critics at
tack that part of my work -yon will then
have to share tho blame. Laughingly I
brought forth the document, laughingly he
signed It. The critics did not attack, but I
still keen the acknowledgement, and It bears
the signature 'E. C. Sequin.' "
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Miss Myra S. Miller, of Cranburg, Venango
county, and Mr. Reuben D. Gillespie, of Mo
Donald, Washington county, wero married
at tiie home of the bride, September 15. Rev.
R. N. Grossman performed the ceremony.
A concert and literary entertainment wlU
be given under the direction of Prof. Albert
D. Liefleld at the Sixth Ward School Hall
Thursday, September 21.
The engagement to be married Is an- j
nouncea oi jut. wmiam H. Bteuimler. of
Sharon, Pa., and Miss Clara Scbaffer, of
Hollldaysburg, Pa.
The engagement is announced of Miss
juiss x-stona juiingan, a cnarming young
lady of Cleveland, O., who has been visiting
friends in Allegheny, Johnstown nnd Al
toona for the past three months, returned
home Thursday.
Mr. John Ehrenfeld, the oldest employe of
the West Penn Railroad, Allegheny, having
been in the service for 26 years, lett last
week, accompanied by his wife, for New
Tork, Baltimore. Washington and ntiio,.
points.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Wade, of 230 North
avenue, Allegheny, who have been away
since July 25, are still absent. They are
Biiguutuj;.injiiiuiiuiui oepterouer Wltn the
doctor's sister, Margaret Wade, at her beau
tiful seaside villa near Chatham, on the
Massachusetts coast.
Rev, Dr. H. jl. Chapman, of the Johnstown
M. E. Church, addressed an immense audi
ence in the First M. E. Church at Braddoek
on Tuesday evening on scenes and Incidents
of the Johnstown flood. He spoke In the in
terests of the Braddoek church.
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Fine Flowers
And plant decorations. Novelties for
luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose
bunches to carry and corsage bouquets a
specialty. N. Patteksoit,
flu 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity.
The Duquesne Theater.
To-morrow evening tho Duquesne Theater
- will present to Its patrons "A Fair Rebel," a
new play or native workmanship. This In
teresting drama was on view lor a long time
at the Fourteenth Street Theater.New Tork
and was there greatly commended by the
a e w York press. In sentiment it is whole
some, there is considerable dramatic fervor
In Its Incidents, which deal altogether with
Toersonages connected with tho latn wm-
Before he wrote "A Fair Rebel," Henry
iuawsuu, mu nubuui, was not wiueiy Known
though his pen had long been busy. For
years he has contributed articles to the
great journals and magazines of our coun
try. He declares he merely wrote "A Fair
Rebel" as an experiment. It was pro
duced in Now lork in midsum
mer and was an Instantaneous hit
being most substantially indorsed by the
metropolitan press. For its production
here at the Duquesne Theater this week a
spectacular scenic display is promised simi
lar to that nsed in the Foaiteenth Street
Theater. New York. A stress is laid nn o
tunnel episode defeating an escape of Union
soldiers from Liuby Prison in 1884. The
company is neaueu uy ranny tiilletto an
earnest and praiseworthy actress, and 'Ed.
R. Mawson, a conscientious actor. Others
in the cast are Maurice Pike, Joseph P
Keele, W. S. St. Clair, John F. Ryan. Miss
Leslie Tilson, Miss Belle Bucklin and Miss
Emma Forsytno. Manager McCuUough has
had all tho stock scenery removed so that
the entire stage can be used in the presenta
tion of A Fair Rebel." The company brine-a
a carload of scenery and air the waid
robe, horses, cariiages, etc., to give
us identicaUy the same company and
scenery us was seen in New York
Some 60 people are introduced in this nro
duction. Competent critics unite in pro
nouncing "A Fair Rebel" the equal, if not
the superior in many respects, ot tho other
war dramas. Read what "Nym Criukle"
tho able critio of the New York World, say's:
"The representation of "A Fair Rebel" at
the Fourteenth Street Theater won the
hearty approval last night of as many peo
pleas could get into the Fourteenth street
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TTorld's Mnsrnm-Theatpr.
Beside the sensational Western plays,
which have proven so successful at this
house latterly, the bill for this week is an
entire change. The great feature Is the
"Adonis" Grand Specialty Company, which
Is composed of many clever people, Includ
ing tho Inimitable comiques, tho Fcntons,
Dan and Pat, "The Two Men FromiGalway;"
"Tho Two Drummers," Herworth and Rip
ley; the four Adonis, introducing their won
derful burlesque circus; Gilson and Watson,
In their unequaled specialties: tho two funny
men, Carroll Brothers; the American Jenny
Llnd, Miss Nellie Stowe. talented operatio
ana uuimu smger, nnu tne lamous snirt
danours, tho Merrick Sisters. In addition to
this performance many unique nnd interest
ing curiosities will be upon exhibition, and
a supplementary performance will be given
on the curio hall stage.
Davis ainie urn-Theater.
The FItzslmmons escape has awakened all
the old Interest in the murder of Detective
Gllklnson last Maroh. Go Harry Davis finds
that the exhibit of the Identical furniture In
FItzslmmons' room, when be killed Gllkln
son, is very attractive to the people who
have read about this desperate criminal, and
who want to know all they can about him.
At the Fifth Avenue Museum there is the
room arranged Just as it was, with the blood
stained matress and carpet, and all the other
etceteras of theapartmeut. In additicrh there
are bars from the Jail sho (ring what FItz
slmmons had to cut through, with the saws
that he used. One can get a better Idea of
tne escape, as wen as oi tne muraer by see
ing these things than in nnv other way. Mr.
J. Frank Stanley delivers a very interesting
lecturo on them every honr in the afternoon
and evening. Colonel Cooper the tallest man
In the world, nearly 9 feet in hight, has been
engaged for a week, and Alf. Sidney, tho
"Yankee whlttler," who can mako anything
wim i jm;jk.-A-"jiuiwiu ami oi wooa. in tne
theaterium there will be Charles Diamond,
the man who plays a harp and sings and
dances to its music nt the same time. He has
been n favorite with the European and
American publio for over a decade, and is
as pleasing as ever. He has a good company
of specialty artists in his train, including
iesuo uvx owuu, itjiucKaooucs: ncrnanuo
Fleury. character vocalist. Maze, child
artist, and several others. Tho Hungarian
Band, from the Eden Musee, has made itself
a great favorite in Pittsbnrg already, with
Its free concerts from the balcony of the
building every afternoon ana evening.
Stage "Whispers.
Marcus Mater will star Marion Manola in
1892-93.
PBHinosa aht "West are due at the Du
quesno Theater in a short time.
Theatrical business In Pittsburg and the
country at large has started out welL
Flora Moore writes that the new farce "A
Wolf's Wedding," in which she nnd J. W.
Bansome are playing, Is proving an artistlo
and financial success.
Hehtit NoaHAir, who plays the smuggler
Captain Bnarleyow in the Chicago Opera
House production of "Sinbad," has mado an
enormous success of his song, "Tho Bogie
Man."
White Suede gloves, trimmed with the
narrowest of tan binding, are much nsed at
present in New York by ladles at the thea
ters. They look chic, ,but they make the
nanus iook. laici.
Of acres of the best land to be found rn the
West along the line of the Union Pacitio
system In Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado,
Wyoming, TJtah, Idaho and Montana, and
they can be bought at exceedingly low rates
and on long time. Don't fail to take ad
vantage of the last harvest excursion leav
ing on Tuesday, September 29; exceedingly
low rates to all points West, Northwest and
Southwest, with stop-over privilege going,
and return portion of ticket good for 30
days from date of sale. ITor further particu
lars, rates, pamphlets, maps, time-tables,
etc., call on or address S. 0. Milbourne,
Trav. Pass. Agent, "Onion Pacifio Bailroad.
400 Wood street, Pittsburg, Pa., or E. Ten
broeck, GenL Eastern Ajjt, New York.
Firemen's Tournamentat Atlantic CIty.N. J.
Half Bates via Pennsylvania Bailroad.
The Firemen's Tournament to be held at
Atlantic City on September 29 and 30,
October 1 and 2, promises to be one of the
most interesting events of its kind ever
held in this country. Invitations' have
been sent to all the permanent fire com
panies of the East to be present and enter
the lists, and the nnmber of entries already
registered assures a brilliant success. The
proeramme of events is a most elaborate
one, and includes everything that pertains
to the fireman's art. Hose races, team
races, steamer trials, prize drills and other
firemen's contests, together with concerts,
torchlight procession, and a grand parade.
Besides this, the arrangements for the en
tertainment ot the visitors are very elab
orate. For the better accommodation of visitors
and contestants the Pennsylvania Bailroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to At
lantic City from all principal stations on its
system at a single fare for the round trip.
The tickets will be sold September 25 to
October 2, valid for return until October 6,
189L The facilities presented by the Penn
sylvania Bailroad for reaching Atlantio
City quickly and comfortably are too well
known to need comment.
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A very fine upright piano, beantiful case,
splendid tone and easy action, uied only a
few months, will be sold for $225; also a
nearly new upright piano in good condition
for $250, and a very good square piano for
$125. These pianos are well-known makes
and are bona fide bargains.
Call or write
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Nos. 101 and 103 Fifth avenue,
next to postomce,
The largest and leading musio house in
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Agents for World Benowned Weber,
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Special Bates to Beaver Fair.
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Bailroad
Company will sell tickets to Beaver and re
turn on September 22, 23, 24 and 25 at one
fare for the round trip, good for return un
til the 26th, inclusive.
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ir Why shouldn't shoes be cheap now? with leather 15 per cent lower
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A good ingrain carpet at 18c; a better
one at 25c and an extra heavy two-ply at 29c
and 38a These surely are no fancv nriw.
bat they'll make big trade for us and pay
us in the end. And remember the 18c car
pet we sell you others want 25o for; the 29c
they'll want to get 45o for; our best all wool
carpet at 58c they'll wanfto get 76o for.
And so, too, with the brussels carpet. We
show vou elegant styles at 39o worth 60c,
at 68o brnssels worth 70o and at 63c worth
85c. And so, too, with velvet carpet at $1
generally sold $1 25 to $1 45. Kemember
the place. J. H. Kukkel, & Beo.,
1347-1349 Penn ave. Two squares east of
Union depot.
SOMETHING AZZ LADIES
SHOULD .NOTE.
Of all the Corsets exported irom Parts no mats
has achieved such deserved renown as this, whlca
13 distinguished Dy tie Trade MarS "La A. LA.
PERSEPHONE L C." The inventor of this eels
tirated Corset has succeeded more completely
thn an v nrevlou3 maJcer in effectlm? such a
alliance between art and utility, the design belEg
Sxxus, strength and flexible qualities are
combined in my ladies' fine dongola button I Badges for lodges and societies at Mo-
euueo ui. vaU ssyjes, snapes ana wiatns Aianon .bios, en Adams'. 53 Fourth avenue,
at Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa, j Ia
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the leading COUKT DRESSMAKERS AND
LADIES' TAILORS of Europe and this country?
their work showing to so much greater advantage
13 made to loot stylish and attractive by them,
while with Inferior makes the most expensive
costume Is deprived of Its Intended charm.
BTI.C, a la Persephone ia?
IS SOLD 3Y ALLlEADtHG REryLERS.