THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. StTNDAT. -JANUARY 8. 189a I The two catastrophes of the week, the death of the old year and the birth of the new, emphasized by the third mishap, that of the young infant turning out to be a leap year, have come and gone. Whether the third disaster is passed over is a ques tion. There is a doubt in the minds of some how long the year may be called a Jesp year, or perhaps, more correctly speak- ing, for what length of time a young lady may take advantage of the privileges of every fonrih year. Men usually declare that the first day of Januaryis the only one that is inimical to their happiness: but young women, especially if they are a trifle ancient, insist that their 'day lasts for 3G5 sunsets, or let us say moonrises, which is more applicable, beside being redolent ivith more sentiment "While having due sym pathy with the gentlemen during this time of tribulation, nevertheless I feel called upon to remind the young ladies to look out before thep leap. Holiday Dulles of the Stomach. Dining and giving dinners has been the pleasure of the past week, the larger func - tions being entirely replaced by these affairs, excepting, of course, in the case ot Ihe Jlonday evening dance, the Sew Tear's Eve dance and Miss "Watson's coming-out ball. Why eating should be pushed into such prominence at the holiday season is amy6terv as well as a fact. But it probably comes from the same psycholo gical or physiological condition of things that makes a man, when he comes across a man triend say, "Let us go and have a drink." Interesting; Marrlac t TJnlontown. In TJhiontown the principal event of the second week in January will be Miss Blance Playford's marriage to Mr. Edgar Boyle, the invitations for which were sent out a few days ago. The ceremony will consummate an engagement of some length, which has existed between these two young people, who are prominent in Uniontown society and also connected with well-known families in Pittsburg. The religious part of the nuptial festival "will be solei.inized in St. Peter's Church, Tuesday evening, Jan uary 12, at 6:30 o'clock. The brides' parents, Mr. and Mrs. "William 11. PJaylord, issued the invitations. A Charming; ir Tear's Dinner. Mrs. David Kirk, of Silvan Terrace, Oakland, entertained a party of friends at a charmingly appointed dinner on Xcw Tear's night in honor of Mr. Daid Booard, of Xew York, who is spending some time in Pittsburg with his hostess and her hus band. Mrs. Kirk is a more recent addition to Pittsburg society, and came here from the East. She has quickly taken that place in the polite world where her social and intellectual qualities would naturally install her. Eoms Events of the HTurure. The dates for the second series of the Orinda Cotillion were arranged by the com mittee it the dance last Tuesday evening, and are as follows: January 22, February 12, March 4 and a supplementary dance some time in April. These dances are held in the Linden Clubhouse. The Tnesday ICight Club makes Its first appearance of the winter on Thursday of next week, Jannary 14. Miss Paislev and Mr. Graff will be mar ried on February 10, and the ceremony has been arranged "to take place in the Point Breeze Presbyterian Church, where the lamily of the bride worships. Miss Dolly Keefer, of Penn avenue, has returned from a Southern trip much bene fited in health and spirits. Down to the Ssa In Ships. Miss Killikelly is growings formidable rival of Mr. Cook, of ocean memory, if even now she does not outdo him'. What might be termed the personally conducted' Killikelly European tours deferred for two weeks to permit the fair voyageure spend ing Christmas at home, will be resumed on Monday, January 11, in the Academy of Science and art st 10 o'clock A. M. Those who have traveled with Miss Killikelly say that as a commander,courierand companion she is unrivaled. ' New Tear Week In Sewickley. The past week has been lively and en joyable in Sewickley society. The recep tion and dance given by Mrs. D. Reynolds Kerr and Miss Katharine McKee Pearson, James Whitcomb Riley's recitations, which !.afa socjal side, the Xew Tear's party at Mrs. Frederick S. Barrows, and several dances and dinners at other houses kept things moving merrily. Xothing prettier or more complete in every particular than the chief event of the week, the dance and reception at the Park Place Hotel, has oc curred in the Valley for years. The hotel was transformed for the occasion into what might have passed for the old English home of Sir Roger de Coverley. The walls and windows in all the reception rooms and halls were covered with winter greenery, and banks of ferns and white lilies filled the fire places. This frame of white and green was just what the hun dreds of lair women in gay dresses needed. It spite of the terrible rain storm of Tues day evening, nearly 300 guests were pres ent, including besides the Sewickley con tingent, a great manyipeople from the East End and Allegheny and a sprinkling from neighboring towns and Washington, D. C. Dctails,of a Polite Event. Mrs. Kerr and Miss Pearson were assist ed in receiving by Miss Jane Parker Mrs. Kerr's sister Miss Marie Pearson and Mirs Toung, of the East End. A Jew of the dresses deserve a word or two. Mrs. Kerr wore a very lovely pale blue silk trimmed with Scotch heather and point lace, ex quisitely suited to her type ot beauty. Miss Katharine Pearson's white crepe dress with silver trimmings W2s also most becoming. Miss Parker wore blue silk and lace: Miss Marie Pearson, white silk; Miss Tounj;, blue silk, and, indeed, blue and white seemed to be the predominating colors in scores of charming toilets. Some of the voungest belles shone in elaborate toilets. It was commonly adjudged that so many pretty women had not been seen together for a long time. Among the guests were noted Hon. Will iam Bell and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Sam uel McKee. Miss Sands, of Washington, D. C, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Thayer, Judge and Mrs. Srow,e,-Dr. Frank Christy, of Altoona, Mrs. Katharine Warden and her three daughters. Miss Berttie and Miss Annie and M's. W. If. Kerr, Mr. Theodore Kevin and MisS Addie Nevin. The dancing was ex ceptionally delightful, largely owing to the fiue playing of Toerge's Orchestra, and Mr. McKelvy furnished an excellent supper. But dancing was not all the entertain ment, and for those wco didn't waltz Gen eral Pearson had cards and snug parlors in which to play them. The big dining rooms were used for dancing. It was uncommonly close to sunrise beiore the last dance was done, for after Toerge had gone with most of the guests to town on the last train, the young people lell back upon a piano, and the dance went on. 5ew Tear's In a Novel Dress. A very pleasant revival of New Year's hospitality in a slightly novel form was Mrs. Frederick S. Burrows' reception on Friday evening, from 5 till 10. A dozen or more of Sewickley's most agreeable women assisted Mrs. Burrows in entertaining the contingent of bachelors and married men for it was a leap year party who thronged the house, devoured n delicious supper, and enjoyed themselves thoroughly the even ing through. The success of Mrs. Bur rows in this undertaking is apt to bring New Tear's Day some of its old-time festivity in Sewickleyhcreafter. Minor Events of the Valley. The german at Mr. Henry W. Bishop's house at Osborne on Wednesday evening went off very pleasantly, about 30 couples being present Mr. G. F. Muller introduced James WTiit comb Eiley in a graceful manner to a large audience in the Sewickley Presbyterian Church last Tuesday night. The playing of Miss Glenn and Mr. J. T. Irwin and Mr. Eilev's readings were highly appreciated. Mr. Rilev was entertained at dinner by an old friend of his, Mr. Bryner, at his pretty Sewickley home. The young people who attended the party given by -Miss Annie Semple anajonnji. Remple and Frank Semple, Jr., at their father's home in Sewickley had a very merry time on Monday evening. Some cf the old-fashioned dresses worn were very pretty. Mr. Charles Doyle has returned from New Tork, much improved in health, but after a brief stay with his parents in Se wicklev will start for a tour of the South. Miss" Wilhelmina Shields, of Shields' station, intends to resume her art studies in New Tork this week. Upon her return home in the spring she will entei the studio which is to be constructed for her in the old Shields homestead. Miss Eunice Detweiler Is spending the holidays at Mrs. F. M. Hutchinson's in Se wickley. Mr. Theodore Nevin gave a family dinner party on New Tear's night One of the Coming Events. The gentlemen at the Park Place Hotel, Sewickley, contemplate giving an old-fashioned dance in the nenr future. The mar ried folks are to be given a fair show in this party, and old-time notions will prevail in the matter of music, dances and everything. The figures will be called by a man with good lungs, and the quadrille will be given an hour or two's supremacy over the waltz. A house-wsrmmg dinner party was given by Mrs. D. F. Henry in her beautiful new home at North avenue and Monterey street on New Tear's nifrht Master Dickson Godfrey, the little son of E. C Godfrey, gave a theater party to see "Sinbad" on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. George Gormley, of Sewickley, gave a box party at the Duquesne Theater on Tuesday last MAitioir Crawford Gatlaitee. IVENTS' OF THE DYIHG TBAB, And a Few of Thine SocIeI That Open the Season or the Tear 'US. ThelGth birthday of C Bcntley Adams, was celebrated by Ins yonng friends at the pleasant homo of his parents, Mr. and Mis. John Q. Adams, Tuesday evening. Owing to the weather, the response to the invita tions was not so great as it would have been under pleasantcr circumstances. The young host was remembered by many presents, in cluded with the names of the givers in the following liat: Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Adams, fine wardrobe: Jlr?. Nora and Mat tio Lvnn, photo album: Miss Mat tie Tonnsend, silk necktie holder; John W. Murphv, pair Inncy slippers; N. E. Murphv, gold cuff buttons; Ening T n-and, stick pin and pcifnmerv: Miss Ada O. Adams, linen handkerchief; "Okcl P. Mnrnhv.silk handkerchief: Miss Susie Lvnn. linen handkerchief; Mrs. Robert A. Black, linen handkerchief; Master Bert Cope, hum handkerchief; Miss Clara Black, line silk muffler; L It. Hall, pair suspenders; Jas. C. Esslngton, pair cloves; Captain L. D. Stephens, rasor, soap and cash; Jacob Plcr sol, money pnrso; Bentlcv Stephens, cash; Bert Swartz, silk necktie: Frank S. Murphy, patent cuff holders: Harry C Murphy, bill book; Frank Stephens, shaving mug and brush: Ross Es- sington, satin necktie; Samuel Lvnn, oilk necktie: Jacob Bradmore, silk necktie; Henry L. Murphy, gloves and fine hose; itobert A. Black, buckskin cloves; Davis Henderson, plash album; Miss Belle Hall, ehinn cup and saucer; Leny Arnold, books, Wavcrlv, Scott; Mr. Ann Hall, bedioom lamp; Miss Clara Murnhv, book, "Floating Light:" Frank Black, shaving mirror: Miss Ora Etsirigton, fancy stationery; Grandma Stephens, hook, . "Marcy, the Blockade Runner;" Bert Grace, bilk necktie; Mis Bessie Stephens, fancy comb case; John A. Hall, mustache cup and saucer. To-morrow morning Prof. M. H. Howe, President of Carry University, will begin to carry out the demonstrations of teaching children the "muscular" or "whole-arm" m"vement in writing. The lesson will be given in the primary grade of the Hamilton Snb-District School, West Braddock. Four other lessons will be given by Prof. Howe on each of the succeeding days. The contest was arranged through statements made by Prof. Rowe at a teachers' institute at Home stead some time ago, and by Prof, Edw in W. Moore, o I Sewickley, Superintendent of the Braddock public school", that the former could teach a class of 6-year-olds the "muscu lar" movements in one hour so that they onld always use it. Prof. Moore offered Prof. Rowe $5 per lesson for five lessons of one hour each to demonstrate the truth to a Braddock class. The contest Is of much Interest, as all former attempts have tailed. A silver wedding was celebraled in Alle gheny New Tear's night, at the house of Mr. Ell Kfltz, 153 Bnena Vista street Mr. Katz had been married 25 years, and his relatives from the East and West came to congratulate him and his wife, formerly Miss Fannie Hlrsh, and wish themlonxr life and rjrosneritv. no t.ht they might reach the golden annlversarv of their union. .Besides the children of Mr. Katz there were present his brothers, Abra ham Katz, one of Philadelphia's largest pro duce merchants, una Harry Katz, ot Harrls- ourg, ana jirs. n. iirsn, ot janesville. The guests were only of the Immediate family of Mr. Katz, and the festivities partook of the nature of a family reunion. Many beautiful presents were given Jlr. Katz and his wife. An elaborate supper was served to the guests. Those from the East will remain In tho city lor a few days to see the growth of the industries of Allegheny county. A pleasant surprise party was tendered to Miss Millie Toerge, daughter of Prof. Georgo Toerge, Thursday evening, at her residence. Bluff street. Among the many present wero Miss Emma TJhle, Cleveland; Anna Smith Emma Hotz, Mollie Rebele, Theresa Leppig, tne Misses Laura, Katie and Emma Heber, Lizzie Pfatib Anna and Maggie Loskamp, and tho Mioses Millie, CoraandLillieToerge. The men were Frederick Toerge, Karl Braun, Karle Hammer, Messrs. Charles, Einil and Frederick Uebele. Edward Reber, Frederick Lo-stanip, Nicholas Pfanb, Charles Erhardt, Charles Hotz, GusHennig, Julius Pre v, and the Messrs. Oscar and Charles Toerge. "Danc ing and music were the features of the even ing. At 12 o'clock the charming hostess con ducted herguests to the dining room wheie all partook of supper. Dancing continued for some time afterward. The members of the Denver Club of the Southside'hcld a delightful reception at Reich's Palace Parlors on New Tear's Eve. An enioyable time was bpent br all present. Among the guests wete the Misses Julia O'Connell, Kate Hopkins. Mary McCall, Mary Lwich, Delia Mullen, Llna Unks, Mary Martin, Mary Daniels, Agnes Kinney, Juha Butler. Lvdia Nichols, Annie ColIIns, Kate Came, Bridget Bui kc, and the Messrs John Clunau, Frank Hopkins, David Marlfn, Will iam Johnson, Martin Mullen, David Bowen, John Conley, Patrick Hopkins, David Nichols, John Eipp, Thomas Michols, Albert Unks, Thom.as Conley, John Lambertus, John Martin, Thomas Higgans'and John Kinnej-. The band of little workers, composed of the following Allegheny children, Misses Lillian, Stella and Mlllto Hollander, Millie Gallinger, Lillian Lehman, Bessie Hambur ger, Masters Edwin May and Milton Klein, held :in entei talnment at the residence of Mis. M. Lehman, or Beech street the pro ceeds of wmch, $10, was handed to Mr. Josiah Cohen, Treasurer of the Ladies' Aux iliary of the J. M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, for benefit of that institution. The children are delighted with the happy result ol their first effort and will continue their work in tho worthy cause of charity. Mr. J. E. Gould celebrated his Slat birth day at his 'home at OrmsDy station, Pltts "burg, "Virginia and Charleston Railroad, New Year's Day. Dancing, games and a collation were leatures of tho evening. A solo was rendered by Mr. Alvin E. Schwann accompanied by Miss Eff e Jack. Miss Jack also rendered some very fine selections on the piano. The house was beautifully decorated with Christmas greens. Among those piesent who participated In the Sleasures or the evening were: Miss ellie Stewart, of Mansfield, Pa.; Harriet L. Anthony, Alice Carbogast, Ella Wllhelm, Mary Anthony, Margaret Ruppo, Mary Roberts, Sophia Jones, Jesie M.Hays, Annie Evans, Blanche Klpp, Efflo Jack and Ida "William and the Messrs. William Scott, of Coi-aopolis, Pa,; narryF. Soli warm, Samuel Gould, William Lanz, William Sehnctte, John S. Buttermore, Alvin E. Sehwarm, Harry Stehle, of Butler, Pa.; William Bryant, William Weber, George Provost and Joshua Jones. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Gels celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage at 4their home, Jnniata street, Allegheny City. Thoy received many beau tiful presents. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Lenfestev, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Joscnhaus, Mr. and M"rs,W. C. Lenfes tev, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Schoenbein, Mr. and Mrs. J. T Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Pioioo Bouers, Mr. and Mrs. D. Biddel.Mr. and Mrs. John Long, Mr. and Mrs. William West water, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. William Harris. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Banker, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Geis, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Geis. Mrs. R. W. Hutchison, Mrs. John Tonng, Mrs. R. Wintersgill, Mrs. Mary Thatcher, the Misses Laura Josenhaus. Flo Banker. Mary Campbell. Sadie Campbell, Annie Hutchinson, Lizzie Dunnigan, Maggie Dunnigan. Marv Dunnigan, Lizzie Sixt Jennie Schoenbein, Carrie Young, Alice Small, Messrs. Frank Bodon, John Ehohort, Harrv Hoke, Ira Lentestev, James Toinney, S. Sixt, J. Sixt, Arthur Geis, Charles Geis. The Bellevue .Bachelor Club entertained the Bellevue Spinster's Club ana a numher of friends Friday evening at tho residence of L. O. Cameron, Jr. The usual amuse ments were indulged in, and at midnight the guests partook of supper. Those present wei-o: Misses Flo East, Mnzie Alston, Gretta Williams, Nellie Hunning, Celia Lewis, Elzlna Finley, Ida Cameron, Edi(h Irwin, Maggie Hults, Jennie Mathias. Flora Young, Lide Bruce, Alice Hunnings. Ella Mcintosh, Mattte Hunter, Lilly Goetleman, Aggie Fairley, Messrs. Robert Hunter, Albert Travis, George Boardman, James Irwin, George Campbell, Robert Gibson, Frank Berger, Georgo Ralston, Bert Wilklns, Charlie Johnston, Flake Irwin, Harvey Lewis, Hugh Mcintosh, Joe Fairley, Harry Stern, Mr. and Mis. E. E. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hayes. A surprise party was tendered Mr. T. F. Aschcnhach, of Forty-second street, New Year's, in honor or his S9ih birthday. Quite an enioyable time was spent. Toasts wero madOjby Mr. G. A. Moeckle and Mr. Devcitz, and some choice piano and vocal solo3 were given by Mr. G. A. Moeckle. Among those ? resent were Mr. ard Mrs. Petrle, Mr. and .Irs. G. A. Moeckle, Mr. and Mrs. C. Byera, Mr. and Mrs. F. Carlln, Mr. and Mrs. J. Losier, Mr. and-Mrs. Keib, nee Aschenbach; Mrs. and Miss Moeckle.Mr.and Mrs. Aschen bach, Mrs. Eyenattcn, Miss Woeckley, Miss Byers, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Albert Moeckle, Mr. Lew Moeckle, Mr. Devertz, Mr. Tom Petrie Mr. Blew and many others. The host re ceived many useful presents. One of tho pleasant events of tho week was a select party given by the Misses Selmon.of Fifth nvenne, Thursday night. Dancing and card playing were the principal features of the evening. At 12 o'clock refreshments were served, and the New Year was wel comed in a hearty manner. Among the many nre'ent were tho Misses Anna Braun, Tilhe Nickel, Jlarv Meyers. Anna and Em ma Rectanus, Maud Milholland, Gussie and Emma Nickel, Mary McEiven and the Mes srs. John Provost, Will Kaiser, Dan McAfee, Ernest Nickel, George Milholland, Ed. Ginlfuss, Charles Albright and Sid. Seimon. St. Bridget's Church held Its annual tea party during the week in the school hall at tached to the school with the Misses Stafford and Seaforth as an executive committee. The dancing hall was beautifully decorated by the young men of tho Tourist Club and In it wero plnced the lemonade booth In charge of Mrs. Swindell, and the pretty flower booth In charge of thfJMisscs Cairi, Walsh and Kimlle; in a room attaclrbd was the ice cream roo-.n In charge of Mibses besiortu, adoi ana uoyie. 4 .Little Miss Annie, tho 8-year-old daughter of Mr. Henry Weaver, of Franklin street, Wllkinsburg, entertained 35 of her young friends Monday evening In honor of her birthday. All the little ones were in gala attire for tho occasion and were accom panied by their best dolls. A delicious luncheon was sowed by Miss Annie's mamma, and dancing and Juvenile whlled away several hours very delightfully. The marriage ot Miss Clara B. Shcaffer, of Hollldaysburg, Pa., to William H.Stemler, son of ex-Councilman Fred Stemler, of the Sixth ward, Allegheny, occurred Christmas Eve. Rev. J. S. IIu tson, pastor of Nixon Street Baptist Church, perrormei the ceremonT in the presence of relatives and friends of both families, including the bride's mother and sister from Hollidaysburg. Mr. and Mrs. Stemler will reside at Sharon. The members of the Womin's Christian Temperance Union, of Wilkinsburg, are ar ranging for a series of lectures to be given shortly by Mrs. Throlloph, of Philadelphia. The subjects -will embraco temperance, church and charitable work and the general interests of women. A meeting of the W. C. T. U. of tho borough will be held Tuesday afternoon next to decide where the lectures shall be given. A most enjoyable Christmas party was given by Mrs. John Young, of Agnew sta tion. Among the guests were Mr. and Mis. Seibert, Mr nnd Mrs. Meanor, Mr. and Mrs. Smythe. Mr. and Mrs. Beadell, Mrs. Frlfch, tho Mioses Lizzie O'Neil, Emma Young, Rose Kerr, Eliza Sims, and Messrs. William Dun can, Albert Williams, Rubo and Fonce Kerr, William Fritch, James and John Webber and J. O'NeiL A pleasant progressive euchre party was given Now Year's Eve by the Misses Ida and Annie Lanlgan, at their residence, on Cope land street, Shadyslde, to a few of their young friends. Tnero were six tables. Tho head prizes were won by Miss Rosemund and Mr. Charles Loxteman, and tho foot prizes by Miss Annie Nash and Mr. F. J. Brady. Miss Birdie Duff entertained her friends Monday evening- at her residence, McKee's Rocks. Among those present were Misses Katie Fleming, of Fleming Park; Lizzie Spain, Sadie Watson. Maggie Morgan, Lettie Walter, JInmie Smith. John Gray, Sam. Fisher, Albert Duff, Will Davis, Harry Kauffnan, Frank Leonard. The inmates of the Home for Aged Prot estants at Wilkinsburg were made happy by a treat on New Year's Day. A number of these social events occur during the year at the Home, and.the old people look forwaid to them with childish glee. Last Friday each old lady received her portion of cake, candy, lruit, etc., with'snpreme satisfaction. Quite a pleaEant party spent Christmas at the residence of Mr. and Mra. Charles E. Bier, of Oakmont. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Riddle and children, of Wilkinsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Will Trevls and baby, Mr. George Wood, Mrs. H. Bier, of Apollo; Jlr. and Mrs. H. Wright, of Homo stead, and Miss Don Wood. The Iron City Independent Social, of Law renceville, gave an enjoyable soiree on Now Year's evo at their parlors, the first of a series to be continued this winter. The par lors were tastefully drap?d with evergreens and red, white and blue bunting, and muoio was furnished bj' the Arlington Trio Orches tra. One of pleasant events in Wilkinsburg during the past week was the annnal treat given New Year's eve to the Sunday school children of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of that borough. A programme of musical and elocutionarynumbers was cred itably rendered by the young people. The Independent Literary Society, after an adjournment overtho holidays, will meet next at the residence of Miss Grace Cun ningham, No. 23 Kingston block, Charles street, to install the officers for the ensuing qnaiter, and iriends of the society are re quested to be present. One of tho most successful literary gath erings ever held In McHeesport was given by the Directors of tne AVhittier Literary Society of the Market street public sohools, Christmas week. The historical nature of the evening's entertainment was much en Joyed by tneni. Next Thursday evening the Young Peo ple's Literary Society of St John's Church, Lawrenceville. will glvo its first nnblle en tertainment in 8t. Augustine's Hall, Thirty seventh and Butler street The Epworth League, of WOklnsburg, will conduct anniversary exercises this evening In the Methodist Church on Wallace street An excellent programme nas been prepared, and will be presented by the members. Miss Tower and the ladies of her dancing class. In McKcesport, gave a leap year party New Year night Many visitors were In at tendance from Brownsville, Sewickley, East End and other points. . . The Messrs. Smith, of Diamond street, with their friends, watohed the old year out and the new year in. Before the party broke up the season's greetings and many presents were exchanged. Miss Minnie Brown and Harvey T. Briney were united In marriage New Year's Eve at the residence or the bride's parents, Robin son street, Allegheny. Miss Riffle, of Homes avenue, Brnshton, entertained a number of her friends In an enjoyable manner last Wednesday evening. The Holiday Visitor. Mr. G. H. Leaf, of Wilklnsburc;, lsTliitlng In Philadelphia. Miss Sadlo Matthews spent New Tear's wiiu inenas in v neeung. Miss Celia Livingston, of Congress street, spent the, holidays in New York. f Mr. and Mrs. Deflbangh, opFranklln street Wllkinsburg, aro visiting In Ohio. Mr. and, Mrs. George McKee, of Edgewood vlllo, left recently for a short visit to New York. Miss Sadie Taylor, of the East End .will re turn Monday to Packer Institute, Brooklyn, n. y. : Mr. Bert McNabb, of Park Place, Wllkins burg, has returned from a visit to friends in Ohio. Messrs. John Packer and Harry Harrop, of Braadock, are home from college at Meadville. Mrs. Martha Nicholson, of Park Plaoe, Wilkinsburg, is spending several weeks with friends at Erie. Mr. F. D. Thompson, of Ferguson Place Wllkinsburg, spent the holidays at his home In Philadelphia. Mr. Harry Mcintosh, of BIddle avenue, Wilkinsbuig, was home from Yale College for the holidays. Mrs. Robert Collins and son. Master Clar ence, of Edgewoodvllle, are visiting rela tives in Powhattan, O. William Allen, of Marlon street, has re turned home after a pleasant visit in Phila delphia and New York. Mr. H. AUen Machcsney, of Beach street, returns the first of the week to the Cornell University School of Law. Miss Estclle Tyson, ofErie, spent tho hol ldi.vs with her sister Mrs. Meyer, and Mrs. J. K. Smith, of the East End. Misses, Hallie and Elsie Dowler, of Brad dock, are enjoying a visit with friends in Philadelphia and New York. Miss Carrie Lowenstein, of Dennlston ave nue, will leave Wednesday evening for the Cincinnati College of Music. Miss Alice Slavin, of Dunbar, Pa., returned home yesterday after a pleasant week's visit with relatives in Wilkinsburg. Mr. Sanson, of Franklin street, Wllkins burg, spent the holidays at Bedford Springs with his wife visiting relatives. Mr. John H. Carline, son of Mr. A. W. Car line, of Talbot avenue, spent the holidays at nome, iiom v asn.-d eu. uouege. Miss Marie Stron, of Fifth;ovenue, Mans field, entertained 12 of her lady Iriends at luncheon Saturday alternoon. Miss Harmine Dencke, of Worster, O.' Is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Gertie Wagner Dencke, of Shady Park. Mr. A. M. Stevenson, of Pittsburg, was the guest last week of Will A. Clementson, son of Geoige H. Clementson, of Braddock. Miss Mamie Weaver, of Franklin street, Wilkinsburg, came home from St. Joseph's Academy, Greensburg, lor the holidays. Mr. Walter Lovett, of Penn avenue, WI1 kinsbnrg, who Is attending school at State College, Pa., came home for the holidays. Mrs. Joseph Fuller, of Kensington, Pa., spent New Year's with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McCreery, of Fayette street, Alle gheny. Dr. R. L. Finnel!, C. E. Vance, C R. Hayes and W. H. Morgan, prominent young men of Mor-rantown, W. Va., are In the city with friends. Miss Nellie B. Ford, of North avenue, Alle gheny, after a very enjoyable vacation, has returned to-Mt. Vernon Seminary, Washing ton, u. u. Very Rev. John HIckev, the venerable pas tor of St Thomas' R. C. Church at Braddock, left during the week for his farm residence in Chicoia, Butler county. Prof. Angnst List, of Braddook, was called to Lancaster Thursday b'y the death of his uncle. Prof. List Is just recovering from a serious attack of pneumonia. The Misses Blanche and Agnes Foran, of Janilan street, and Miss Lydo Nolen.of Web ster avenue, are spending the holidays with miss Mamo Carter, of Broadford, Pa. Miss Maud Aten, of Tnrentum, is the gnest of her consin. Miss Nellie Kerr, of Braddock avenue, and her brother. Mr. Thomas G. Aten, assistant burgess of Braddock. Miss Ida Bates, organist of tho First Con hre atioml Church of Braddock, was pre- penteawitn a. iu purse oy tne cnoir and Sunday school at the Christmas services on Suhday last Dr. Charles H. Clifford and bride, nee Laura Baldridge, of North Braddock, whoQe brilliant wedding occurred about a month ngo. last week have returned from their honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. Koch, of New York, who are visiting their parents, lr. and Mis. Emanuel DeEoy, of Alleghenj-, celebrated their wooden wedding on Tuesday evening. Wm. Flaccns left Christmas Day for New Tork. sailed Tuesday by the steamer Havel for Bremen, on a short visit to his wire and children. The latter are at school in Cassell, Germany. Mrs. George Dabbs, of Philadelphia, wltn two sons and a daughter, who have been en joying tho holidays with Mr. and Mrs. B. L. H. Dabbs, of North Highland avenue, returned home last night. Miss Mamie Weaver, of Franklfn street, Wilkinsburg, will return to school at St Joseph's Academy, Seton Hill, Green sbnrg, alter spending ner Christinas vacation of two weeks in a pleasant manner. Mr. A. J. Wordcn, tho well-known artist of West Braddock, accompanied by his wife and son, left recently for Cumberland, Md. Mi Worden is convalescing from a 13 weeks' attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. Thomas Lawry has returned from Ann Arbor. Mich., and will remain with her mother, Mrs. Langford, in North Braddockt until her husband graduates and returns from the Ann Arbor law school. Professor Biaike, of New York City, will deliver the third address of the series or free lecturps in Carnegie Library, Braddock, next Saturday evening. Tho subject of the lecturer's address Is "How to Get Strong: or. How Men, Women and Children Can Lead Healthy Lives." X KECKTIE PABTY EXPECTED When tho Murderer of Patrick Carry is Overtakon In MicMgan. Crystal Fails, Mich., Jan. 2. Spi dal. News has jnst reached here that Patrick Curry was brutally murdered last night by Frank Stein, near Sagola, a lum bering town ten miles from here. Currv was foreman in Curry & McKenna's camp, and was a brother of A. M. Curry, one of the firm. He was very popular, and seemed to like everyone, especially Stein, whom he had befriended in many ways. Testerday Curry went to Iron Mountain to get checks for 150 cashed. He took with him two iatches to be repaired. Stein, who taw him draw tho money on the checks, and knew that he had the watches, followed him tolron Mountain and returned in the same train with him, alighting at Kindville, seven miles below Sagola. Curry got off the ti'ain at Sagola and started down the track on foot to his camp, four miles away. Stein started up the track, met Curry within one mile of the camp, and killed him with some blunt weapon, crushing his skull into a pulp on the rail road track. He then robbed the corpse of the money and watches and made his escape. Hejs likely to be lynched if caught Ask Tonr Dealer For "Holmes' Best" 1875 Monongahela pure rye whisky. It has been analyzed and found pure, and has stood the test of more than 30 years. The Wm. H. Holies Company, 168 First avenue and 120 Water street WFSU B. L. H. Dabbs says his baelnes shows better than ever and believes the reason of the increase is that the public have pretty well tested the cheap photographs ana have had enough of them. hm Bijou Theatek "Twelve Temptations." uoqctesni tiieatzb "The Gossoon." Grasd Opeka House "Forgiven." Alvin Theater "Alabama." Williams' Acapemt French Folly Company Harms' Theater Smiley's Comlques Davis' Museum-Theater Curiosities, etc The above are the attractions at the theaters this week, The engagement of Mr. Mansfield at the Alvin Theater has been profitable to all par ties; the audiences have been large and dis tinguished, and the versatility of 3Ir. Mans field once more has been shown in brilliant fashion. There i3 no question at all but that Mr. Mansfield is in a measure the most re markable young actor in America to-day. The plays and parts in which he appeared last week were with one exception not new, and the exception was notably the poorest play and the least worthy performance. It seems to me" that Mr. Mansfield Is most happy In the character of Prince Karl, and that It is along that line that his greatest achieve ments will come, if he will but be satisfied with steadv effort therein. His powers as a character actor are very great,and the range Is extraordinary. For instance, thero are very few actors living who could in succes sive nights play such radically different parts as Baron Chrevial in "A Parisian Romance," and the beaidless Don Juan. But it is also rather nnDleasantJy plain that Mr. Mansfield, excepting always "Prince Karl," is in need ora now play. "Beau BrunmieP' is very thin and theatrical in substance and can hardly interest audiences much longer. It may be that Mr. Mansfield's versatility does not stop at the stage: it is possible that he may write a play for himself as clever as is his acting, but "Don Juan" hardly en courages a belief in Mr. ManstMd as a dra matist. There are smart lines in it, and tho first two acts aro passably entertaining in so 'aras they picture ayoungman's amatory fickleness, bnt the thirdact is dreadrully dull as well as inappropriate, and the whole play suffers from a lack of motive. With a new ending In the same manner as the beginning the piece might pass muster as a light comedy, and display bettor than it does now the chief aotor's abilities. It is pronfised that "The Twelve Tempta tions," which is the Bijou's attraction this week, will be a very superior production to what it was last year. It is said to have been rewritten and entirely re-equipped from the ground up, and to be now a spec tacular production on a par with the best Songs, specialties and novel incidents have been introdncea, and every effort put forth to gr.Uify tho varied tastes ot an audience. There are pleas.int illusions and grand transformations, and a pertcct nightmare of gnomes, dragons, seagulls, serpents, fero cious beasts, and other inhabitants of earth, sea and air. The personation of many of these ci eatures requires acrobats and gym nats of great skill, an immense diagon aione enlisting the services of six men in its manipulation. The ballets are employed in illustrating hv their evolutions, -dresses and tableaux the climaxes and incidents ot the strange story. The divertisements are new, comprising the Alhambra Ballet Troupe, In "Policemen and the Flirty" "Riding on Grandpa's Shoulders;" "the Parisian Belles;" ''The Lit tle Lord Fauntleroys:" "The Ballet ol Terra Cotta," danced in a scene of the same line. and which introduces 22 live cockatoos on gilt porches, is said to be a novelty never equaled. The gorgeous ballet of "All Nations," revealing the Levant and the Oc cident, and carrying tho spectator in fancy, to tho junglcsjif Asia, tho deserts of Africa and tho plains of Hindostan, ana then sweeping him, as by a magic wand, back to "The LarM of tho Free and the Home of the Brave." The costumes are said to bo costly and grand, and the mechanical appoint ments ingenious. The march of the States and Territories of the Union, which intro duces some 46 Amazons, led by Columbia, is claimed lo be the most effective pageant ever devised. The special music necessarv to the production was piepaied by Richard Stahl. Although coming without much ierald Ing of -trumpets, the entertainment prom ised at tho Dnquesne Theater this week lias an attractive appearance. Carroll Johnson has always been known as a clever come dian, and this time he branches forth into a now ficld,andasau Irish actorof the Scanlan type, it is said has not been surpassed in two decades. His new play, "The Gossoon," written by Edward E. Kidder, although by an American author. Is said to be without a supei ior as an Irish drama. It has no pikes, no mortgages, no lost wills, no caricatuies of tho clergy nnd no informer: but it has the lakes of Killarney in summer, the lakes of Killarney in winter, the home of tho Gos soon, the open country by moonlight, and the unroofing or the cabin, onoof the most startling effects it is said ever presented on any stage. The scenery and mechanical devices are by the well known genius George Purvis. Mr. Johnston sings his latest songs, "The Irish Are True," "SweotAnnabel" and "Wedding Bells." In "The Gossoon" he has lonnd a character it is said that is pe culiarly suited to his personality. He makes of the good natured Squire a grapeiul, amus ing, loable happy go-lucky, hut. always manly, voungstor. Ho dances with all the grace of his old time minstrel days, It is promised, and In the absence of eork soows his manly beauty. There will be matinees Wednesday and Saturday, and probably boneflts will bo given during the week to a well known Irish society as well as a labor organization. Francis Wilson has apparently scored an other big hit In a new opera comiquo, "The Lion Tamer." Manager Canby telegraphs that It is a bigger success than "The Merry Monarch," and all the New York papers praise the new piece highly. It is a Wilson production, depending on him largely for its appeal, and very little on its music. Wilson deserves all the success he gets for he works like a beaver, and Is a student as well as ono of the funniest comedians on the stage. Do Wolt Hopper Is also going along verv comfortably with "Wang," and last week delighted immense houses In Brooklyn. Comic opera is a paying business these days when it is reasonably good. There can be no danger in recommending everyone who loves pure pathos, quiet comedy anda high tone, coupled with strong American local color, to go to see "Alabama," which comes to tho Alvin Theater this week. I had the pleasure of seeing it in Chicago last September, and a prettier play, more full of varied and interesting charac ter, I have never seen. It has not much plot, but a simple tale into which love and some harsher emotions are well woven runs through it, and there is not an uninterest ing character in it. A phnso or modern life In the South is presented in subdued but telling colois. Ol com e much depends upon the acting of the play, more than usual perhnps, for tho characters are more important than the plot in "Alabama." The company which willp ny It here is not that which I saw last sniiimer a very good one but it ap peals to have enough good nctors in it to do Justice to the work. It is really a matter of interest to Pittsburg that Burr Mcintosh assumes one of the most consider able parts in the play, and it is onlvfairto say tuat the Boston critics have been s lying tremendously kind tilings of Mr. Mcintosh's performance. In Boston and In other cities, and aUo in tho South generally, "Alabama" as played by this company has won golden opinions, so that I think "Alabama" ought to be a thing of beauty and a joy for one week at tho Alvin and I hope so, for Mr. Augustus Thomas, the writer of "Alabama," Is an American who has struck out in a ntw direction nnd deserves the encouragement of which financial success is a prime pioof. The success of "Sinbsd" has been simply stupendous. It has been a deserved tri-, umph. Manager Henderson has put lots of money into it and deserves to get It out and more to boot, as ho certainly will. The only question at the Duquesne all week has been how to get all the people in who clamored. at the doors), "Blnbad's" scenery, the bal- J lots and the stage pictures are the finest I have ever seen in a traveling company, and. as a conspicuously clean and wholesome entertainment it is superior to all the ex travaganzas that have been seen here for years. 4 "Forgiven" is a play that mostPHtsburg ers will remember well, although it has not been given here for several years. It is the Grand Opera House's attraction this week. "Forgiven" Is an American drama, simple in detail, of plot strong and of action di versified and interesting. Its story opens with the reformation of John Diamond from a gambler to an honest man on bis marriage with a virtuous woman. lie incurs the un dying liatied of his rival, who takes advan tage of his absence to project a series of cir cumstances estranging for the time the loves and lives of the wedded couple. With such a motive for plot, the author has con structed a chain of circumstances of Intense dramatic effect, leading up to a denouement tragic in tho extreme, in which love tri umphs and crime is punished. Such a play is necessarily pathetic, but its comedy element is happv and mirthlul. The cast of characters in "Forgiven" is said to be a strong one, and has been praised by the press wherever the play has been presented. The loading members of the comp.my are Frederic Bryton and Ralnh Delmore, both actors of ascertained ability. Devoy and Smiley's International Comi ques will open at Harris' Theater to-morrow afternoon. The combination is composed of some of the best known people, and the pro gramme is replete with original anjt-"startling acts. The Arabian horse "Spot'Ms said to be one of the most highly educated horses on the stage. The compdnv includes Bob Stickney and his Arabian horse "Spot" and his wonderful trained dogs, "Bob" and "Prince." The English clown, Johnnv Pur vis; the Shaw Brothers; tho musical kings, Leopold and Bunnell; the handsomo Gnich n:d sisters; the latest European Importa tion, the Nawns; the black-faced comedians, Brannon and Geyer; tho two shamrocks, Webster and Conlon, Mis Amy kelson and John Devoy. There is a piquant flavor about the at traction offered at Harry Williams' Academy this week. . It is the French Folly and Bur lesque Company, ana they promise variety nnd novelty in their programme. The bur lesque is called "Parisian Life," and pos sesses some great scenic features, including a pink ballroom after a famous Parisian pirlace. Then there ere is an extravaganza called "Adam and Eve's Daughter." in which . IH" lUUOlt.... U.1V Ua..... CjJCUIHlUCS UIC DJ1U tllA mnaffl.l n . rl ilnnlni. a v.n.Sn 1 ..n .... I...1.1 to oe great. Among tue variety people are the Wood sisters, who give songf. of the day in entertaining fashion; Smith nnd Lord, the acrobats, and John Fitzgerald and Charles Kelly, who introduce an Irish specialty, as well as an cxnibition of boxing: Lizzie B. Raymond, Sam Bernard, Jerome and others. Hepburn Johks. Harry Davis' Museum-Theater. Daniel Boone and Mill! Carlotta have createdan Immense sensation at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum-Theater. Manager Davis, recognizing the fact that the bnstle of the holidays prevented many persons from seeing the performance, though the crowds have been so great that on several occasions the doors had to be closed, has re engaged them foranotber week. This, how ever, will be their last appearance In Pitts burg, as they sail for England shortly after they close their contract in this city. Colonel Boone will add several startling leatures to his act this week, as will also Carlotta, increasing the Interestrin the per formiinca. Besides Boone there will be sev eral other very interesting things in the enrio hall, among them Sol Stone, the wizard of mathematics, ana the Albino musician, SigBonney. In the theater there will be the Galetv Specialty Company. The great and only Laloo comes to Harry Davis' next week. SUee Whlipers. "Tite Little Recruit" at the Auditorium last week was cleverly played and appre ciated by very fair-sized audiences. " Wheh the would-be master of Europo, William of Germany, recently attended the Covent Garden Theater, the receipts footed up .5,658 It Is said "Niobe," Abbott and Teal's new comedy, is more thoroughly enjoyable and more admirably acted than anything of the kind that has been scon In years. Florence Bikdlet in her new realistic comedy drama, "The Pay Train," will shortly be sccn'nt the Grand. She is doing a big business all through the South. Mrs. Lord Faumtlepot Burhett has leased the Theater Royal, London, in which she will produce a play of ber own, called "The Showman's Daughter," says the Dramatic News. Tony Fahrzll 'will be seen here In a few weeks for the first time as a star In an Irish comedy by James Hearne, entitled "My Colleen." He Is under the management of W. A. Brady. Charles T. Ellis, who made a favorable impression here last spring In "Casper the Yodler," will follow "The Twelve Tempta tions" at the Bijou. He promises some new songs and a capable company. The "Jim Dandy" of theatrical managers has been found. He Hve3 In Paris and is to bo piosecnted for "giving exhibitions that outiago Parisian morals." A man that can do that must be the wickedest man on earth. The Duff Opera Company follows "For given" at the Grand Opera House, and will produce for the first time in this city "The Queen's Mate"and"Paola." These two operas have met ndth unbounded success where they have bpen seen. Mr. Joseph Author, manager and writer of "The Still Alarm," informs us that the business done by that strong play i3 as large as ever, and that this season he has gotten together the best company that has ever been seen in ihe piece. It has drawn big hohses whenever it has been presented here, and no doubt will do as well as ever when it cemes to us again, which will be in a few weeks. "Sixead" has gone. There is Just a ray of hope left. Manager Henderson determined last evening to bring "Slnbad" back the last week in February, and the bells will be ring- ring and the merry dance and peals of joy win go on ior anotuer weeK. "BinDaa" goes to Boston for three weeks, then Philadel phia for two weeks, and then comes back to this city. Its record has been phenomenal. For nine performances people were turned awav, and tho receipts aggregated nearly $12,500, exceeding the business of "The Crys tal Slipper" over $2,000. Mr. aitd Mrs. KEEDAL,whose performances were so admtrod by crowded houses in this city last season, will begin their second and final engagement in Pittabnrg at the Du quesne Theater a week from to-morrow night. It is hardly necessary to say to those who have seen Mr. and Mrs. Kendal in a round of characters that they are thorough ly good exponents of light comedy, senti mental and emotional roles. Their reper tory will consist of five plays, "Katherine Kavnnsgh," Still Wnters Run Deep," "Im pulse," "A Scrap of Paper" and "The Iron master." After a week of rehearsals the contem plated New York Casino production of "Josephine" has been abandoned and "Nanon" is now in rehearsal. The gossips are busy advancing conjectures as to the why and whereroro of this sudden change of plan. It is known that on more than one occasion Marie Tempest has conm out, and, as she expressed It, "declared herself" to the effect that under no circumstances would she appear In the opera unless the chief role was altered to suit her. Naturally everyone thought that the withdrawal was due to one of Tempest's tantrums. But as a matter of solid fact the little singer was not account able. It was discovered at rehearsal that the opera wouid prove a fiasco, atage Man ager Coniiedand Leader Kerker, each on his individual responsibility, wired Rudolph Aronson in tho West and ui-ged him to come home. When the latter arrived lie indorsed the opinion of his stage manager and his orchestirt leader; uenetf the change. Williah J. Scaxlax is a victim of paresis, the dreadful disease that sent McCullough, Toney Hart and Bartley Campbell to the grave. Mr. Scanlan has been burning the candle of lite at both ends for many years, and his habits and tastes weio of the lowest kind. He is sit present at the houso of his mtinager, Mr. Augustus Pitou, who is a pi udeut and capable manager, is also a good man who will care lor his star. Alreadv he has moved him to iiis own- home in West Ninety-fifth street In New York, whoro he will receive the attention of the best brain specialists. It took a brave woman to live with Kiieli a man as Scanlan, and his second' wife, Magirie Jordon, who once saved him from death, Is one of thebravestof herkind, and with Manager Pitou has the bulk of the sympathy. Maggie Jordon, then Mrs. Will lam J. Sharkey,, became famous In a day. Sharkey was awaiting execution in the Tombs and "Miss Jordon was permitted to visit him. Once in the cell she dicssed dim in her clothes and he coolly walked out of the prison and went to Spain, where he is now said to bo a lieutenant She has since enjoyed the respect of all, and but for her influence and watchful care Scanlan would have ended his career long ago. Interest now centers in the installation of oflicers. Post 3's installation will take place to-morrow evening at the post ball. It will be public, and Commander Lamble requests the comrades to Invite their relatives and friends. An excellent programme, consist ing of three parts, or which the second will be the installation ceremonies, has been arranged. There will bo music, vocal and Instrumental, and recitations. Some of the best known local musicians and elocution ists will assist, beside Post S's brass and string band. Past Department Commander Denniston will ne the installing officer. An opjn iustallatlon of the oflicers of Pot 41 will take placo next Wednesday evening in the old Citizens' Passenger Railway sta tion, where the post fair is now being hold. Comrade Thomas G. Sample, of Post 12S, will be tho installing ofllcer. An Interesting programme will be arranged. Post 88's officers will be lrfstalied bv Comrade John Brown, of Post 128, next tnesday evening. The programme will be an interesting one. Commander R. C. Miller, of Post 12S, will induct the. officers or Post 117 into office) next Tnesday evening. Post liS's will bo an open Installation next Thursday. A great programme will bo presented by well known artists. Post 151's officers will bo installed next Tuesday evening bv Comrade James Lewis, of Post 155. Post U5 had a partial installa- I rimi laat Vnfinr vi1t,o rrnmmnrnler A. it v,,t.v- r.rTnf isi ,. ih instnillmr nfd- I ..... ..,.. cer. He was accompanied bva large delega tion irom uis post. A lively ueiegntion was also present from Post 236. Post 15rs officers will be installed next Thursdav evening by Comrade O. M. Head, of Pot 259. An enjoy able time was had by all who attended Post 162's open installation last night. Comrade John M. Brown Installed the officers, and Dr. 'Bryant, the colored orator Irom St. Louis, delivered a stirring address. An ex cellent programme was rendered by good talent. Post 206's oflicers will take their chains next Friday under the direction of Comrade O. M. Head. The installation will be an open one, and all comrades and their friends are invited. The installation or Post 257, of Homestead, has been postponed to the Kith. Comrade D. W. Smytffe, ot Post 236, will not be able to be present, and Comrade Thomas G. Jones, of Post 236, will probably officiate in his stead. Comrade L. II. Walter, ol Post 153, will properly seat Post 215's oflicers next juesuay evening, as win uomraue u. u. Hoburjr those or Post 230. Post 236's officers will be Instilled by Com rade James Atkinson, of Post 207, on next Friday evening. Post 259's ofliouis will not be installed till Tuesday, January 12. Last night the officers of Colonel J. B. Sweitzer Post No. 430 were installed. Nearly all the old officers were re-elected. Is This Fair to the First Defenders? The Sixth Massachusetts Infantry has been given an honor which the "first de fenders" of Pennsylvania claim should be theirs. The honoris the right of the col umn in the parade at the National Encamp ment at Washington next year. It Is claimed for the "first defenders" that they arrived at Washington, alter pressing their way through the lrenzied mob at Baltimore, 24 hours before the Sixth Massachusetts. The "first defenders" consisted of 530 Penn sylvanians. composing fivo companies regu larly mustered into the United States service. They were thanked bv Congress ob July 22, 1891, and the survivors awarded medals by the state. In response to an inquiry as to why the' Sixth Massachusetts took precedence over the Pennsvlvanians, Adjutant" General Phisterer answered for Conimanderin Chief Palmer that the Massachusetts regiment was given the right of the line because it was the flrxt to reach the capital after com munication had been severed. He added that the claims of tho fivo companies of Pennsylvania wore before the Executive Committee of the Council of Administration, which decided that they were unarmed. Itbat communication had not been sovred and that they could not be accorded the place. Beantlfal Flag; for Pest 480. Next Saturday night will be a notable one in the history of Colonel J. i:owinan Swelt zer Post No. 230, of Bloomfleld. The post will be presented with a beautiful flag, the gift of Mrs. Watkins and" Mrs. Gdctliug, of the Ladies' Auxiliary, and also with a hand some purse, tho result of the recent enter tainment under the auspices ot the Ladies' Auxiliary. An enjoyable programme will be arranged, consisting of music, vocal and instrumental, addresses and recitations. Prominent comrades will deliver the ad dresses, and talented persons will at tend to the other numbers. Com rade A. P. Burchfleld. ot Post 16-', will present the flag on behalt of the two la dies, and it will be received on behalf of the DOdt by Comrade W. O. Russell or Post 151. The flag is a very handsome one of the i.ew regulation stj-le blue Held instead or white. On one side is the badge of the order, and on the other tho coat of arms of the State' painted by hand. Invitations have been is sued, but all comrades will be admitted on their badges. As the hall is a small one.no others will be admlttedunless presenting an invitation at the door. Vaughn's Hall, Lib erty avenue, is the placo of the meeting. Indies of tho G. A. It. Colonel J. B. Clark Circle No. 11 elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: President. Mrs. Sciiuuner; S. V. P., Mrs. Deer; J. V. P., Mrs. Patterson: Treasurer, Mrs. Wheelei; Chaplain, Mrs. Hiest; Conduc tor, Miss Cruickshank3; Guard, Mis. Roscn steel; Organist, Miss Squires; Delegates. Mrs. Holylanu, Mis. Hull and Mrs. Campbell; Alternates, Mrs. Bradberry. Mrs. Kremplo and Mr3. Squires. The Department Presi dent, Mrs. Rachel Doran, will be the in stalling officer. - The lollowing gentlemen remembered tho old ladies of the G. A. R. Home on New Year's Day: Mr. John Fite, Mr. Henry But ler and Mr. Harry Beckert This Home is a noble monument to the ladies of the G. A. B andpioves what a few devoted woman can accomplish for the benefit of their sex. Bengonsh's Cnt Glass Acorn. Pension Agent Bengough now wears on his watch chain a charm of rare design. It Is a cut glass acorn and represents the badge of the Fourteenth Army Corps, In which Comrade Bengough served. There being no You should use MfaWeBa jp.miiiujp Because : It is not only free from Lime and Alum, but also from Ammonia and Tartaric Acid. Because: The materials used are the best that science can produce and are beyond question perfectly wholesome. Because: All the ingredients are plainly printed on every label; information which other manufacturers are afraid to give. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., Dr. C. N. Hoagland, P-x-brJ. New Yoju.j cut glass works here,1 the acorn was out at New Brighton, and it took an expert about 12 hours to do it. The charm is a gift from Comrade w. O. Russell, of Post 151. With a score of Grand Army men Comrade Russell called on Com rade Bengough last night a week, and the presentation was made a glorious occasion, so glorious that afterward the pension agent had difficulty In remembering what night It was. New Tear's Grand Army Gossip. Coxrade Chris Wilbeet, of Post 155, is Im proving in health. Post 3 admitted another veteran, D. J. O'Eielly, last Monday night. Coloxel J. B. SwxrrzER Post No. 480, re ceived another new application last night amweek. At last Monday's meeting of Post 3 a num ber of testimonials were voted to retiring officers. Comrade W. J. Patteesoit failed to show I up at Post 157s meeting last Thursday evening. Comrade Johx D, Grait, of Post 163, was taken by death from bis comrades lastThnr day and was burled yesterday. Comrade Ecgexe Maktix, of Post 236, who went to New York State for his health with his lamlly a short time ago, died on Thurs day. Post $8 mnstered another comrade last Tuesday evening and elected another candi date. Commander Samuel Scott should be proud of his administration. Tuesday's meeting was large and interesting. Major G. W. Lowet, Post 545, of Wilkins burg, will hold Its annnal memorial services at 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon, in the Presby terian Church, on Wood street. In memory of Comrades McCune, Stevenson rand Drexler. Comrade Dr. M. G. PntaLET, late of Com pany K, One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsyl vania Volunteers, was a holiday visitor of Comrade A. J. Reid, of Colonel J- B. Sweit zer Post No. 430. The doctor is now practic ing medicine m Chicago. Memblr3 of the One Hundred and Second Regimental Association are requested to at tend the memorial service at the Sixth V. P. Church, corner Charters and Franklin streets, Allegheny, this afternoon at 2 o'clock, in honor of the late Robert Harper, of Company M, by Post 88. This week's installations of camp officers oftheSonsof Veterans, with the installing officers, will he as follows: Davis Camp, Tnesday evening, Lieutenant C. Norman, Perkins, of S3: Camp 2. to-morrow night. Captain George Henk. of 4: Camp 4, Thurs dav night, Colonel H. M. Rebele; Camp 33, to morrow night, Lleutenan Samuel T. Caves, of Verona: Camp 139. Srarnsburr. Friday night, Colonel H. M. Rebele: "Camp 162, Tues day night. Lieutenant George Datt; Camp 302, to-morrow night, Lieutenant H. A. Davis of Davis Camp. Memorial services for the comrades of Post 8 who died in 1S9I will be held this afternoon at the Sixth 17. P. Church, corner or Chnrtlers and Franklin streets, Allegheny. The comrades who have answered the last roll call are the late Russell Errett, and Senior Vice Commander Robert Harper. Commander Samuel Scott directs the tho comrades to assemble at the Post hall In full uniform with mourning badge at 2 p. it. to proceed to the church. The Post will move promptly at 2:20 and the services wiU begin at 3 p. n. Union Veteran Legion. Comrade II. J. Fitlmer, Adjutant of No. 8, was on the sick list, but is better now. No. 6 will have no meeting till the 13th Inst., when their new officers will be in stalled. Colosei. Frask J. Wheeler, Commander of No.fi, was able, to attend the memorial meeting of Post 123 at Carnegie Hall la3t Sunday. CoMr.AD3 Joarr H. Absisteoxq, of New Castle, Pa., ex-Lieutenant of the Roundhead Regiment, will be Colonel Commander of No. 11 for the ensuing year. Comrade W. a. Clarke, of Butler, Pa., an old Roundhead, will be Colonel of the U. V. L. Encampment at that place for 1892. He is an extensive oil operator. Comrade Dn. R. W. Wellsr, of No. 6, who has been reported dangerously ill at his residence in tho Second ward, Allegheny, is mnch better, and his friends hope for his speedy recovery. Comrade Jons Harvet, of No. 6, was chief drummer for Post 123 nt Carnegio nail lass Sunday. John can handle the sticks as dextrously as he did while at head or tho old One Hundredth Pennsylvania from ISal to 1865. ' The following is a ll3t of pensions granted to old soldiers and soldiers' widows for the past week through J. H. Stevenson &Co.i Mrs. Mary A. Foster, Great Belt, Pa., widow of Henry G.Foster, Company E, Ono Hun dred and Twentieth Ohio Volunteers; Mrs. Barbara Moninger, Allegheny, widow of Adam Moninger, Company D, Fifth Wess Virginia. Cnvalrv; Mrs. Frances A. Kerr, Al legheny, widow of Adam H. Kerr, Company F, One'lluudred and Fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers; J. Mensdorf, Wilmcrding, Com pany F, Eighty-seventh Pennsylvania Vol unteers; Dr. . S. Hosack. Allegheny, Com nanyG. Seven tv-eighth Pennsylvania Vol- 'unteers; John Ehe!man. I'ittsburg, Com pany l, one unnureu ana c iiiy-nisn renn sylvaiiui Volunteers; Jacob Colmer, AValon, Company D.West Virginia Cavalry; Alexan der JI. Gartlcy, Pitttburg, Company G, Ninety-first Pennsvlvania Volunteers; Jas. A. Guthrie, Pittsburg. Company A. One Hundred and Second Pennsylvania Volun teers; Tnomas A. Park, Pittsburg, Company F, One Hundred and First Pennsylvania Volunteers. The installation ceremonies of Encamp ment No. 1, to-morrow evening, promises to be of much more than usual interest la consequence of a number of requests from persons'not members, the exercises will ho open and the public can enjoy the excellent programme. The officers to be installed are Colonel, Charles F. McKenna; Lieutenant Colonel, Charle3 Franke; Major, S. L. Dn vail; Quartermaster, E. T. Saint; Officer of the Day, General George S. Gallupo; Chap lain, Comrade Brown; Surgeon, Dr. C. P. Seip. By request. General A. L. Pearson will install the officers. The programme is as follows: Reveille, Prof. Kirk and son; formal open- in" of the encampment by Colonel Ray; in stallation of officers; music, Adonis Man dolin Quartet; addresses by Judge Collier, Slagle, Harry White, of In diana, and Hon. John H. Kerr; song, Samuel Amberson; presentation, of portrait of General Thomas and corps markers by Judge Over and Fast National Commander A. B. Hay: song, T. J. Fitzpat rick: song, Miss Lulu Belle Orcutt; cornet duet, Humphrey brothers; recitation'Battla -n ft Tio. AliA T.f nllin.!,. Iha TTntn. Veteran Legion, Rev. John A. Danks; recita tion. Prof. Byron King; taps. Prof. Kirk and son; benediction. A number of comrades from encampments in the neighborhood will attend the meeting. Colonel McKenna promises to make an excellent commander, and if hard work and attention to duty, as well as a thorough comprehension of rules and regulations and parliamentary law do not fill the hall at every meeting, then noth ing will. The balls of Encampment No. laro No, 78 Sixth avenue, and the doors will ba open at 7:30 o'clock. . cwde Rhic? i ffFI L u mMkJL.L. -ii.&3te
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