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THE EESIDEKCE OF MBS.
A Pittsburg caterer makes the astonish
ing statement that Pittsburg society women
are eating too much at afternoon teas. This
matter is not quite as it appears on the face
of it. The caterer does not refer to the
overburdening of the stomach, but to the
overstraining of his waiters' energy and
the conseauent dissatisfaction of the unfed
fair ones. He says afternoon teas usually
last about two hours, and that every lady
comes late, say nearer 4 o'clock than 3.
Then they all appear in together, and ex
pect to be served with the regulation two
courses in about five minutes in a crowded
drawing room; for he says no matter how
bijou the hostess' house may be she rarely
ever will consent to calling her second
floor into requisition. The same gen
tleman says, moreover, that the
old fashion of having a cup
of tea and a slice of bread and butter was
br far the more preferable to the present
plan of croquettes, bouillon and ices. He
would suggest bouillon and an ice as suf
ficient for any woman who doesn't earn her
bread and butter by attending afternoon
teas. This would require only one serving
aud eoald be done in one-half the time.
The difference in the caterer's pocket, too,
he thinks would be more iharcounterbal
anced by the many more people who would
entertain in the afternoon if elaborate
courses were done away with.
Preparations are almost completed for
the annual reception of Tancred Oommand
ery, 2To. 48, K. T. in the Alvin Theater.
The scale on which affairs have been
arranged is much more elaborate than here
tofore. Tor instance, owing to the feeling
that there was no more suitable nor agree
able place in Pittsburg for the reception
than the Alvin Theater, the committee with
a pluck that is commendable bought out the
visiting company for Tuesday evening,
which is tne evening of the reception. They
have also a bridge built across the narrow
lane, which separates the theater from the
Hotel Bchlosser, where supper Is
to be servei This will be
covered and having an entrance
to the dining floor of the hotel, the matter
of supper will be as easy of access as though
in the same building and much more pleas
ant, since everything pertaining to the cul
inary department will be as if miles away.
Guests will be received at the main en
trance of the theater by the committee, who
will personally look after the comfort of
everv one with the same care as if it was a
house function and every visitor a personal
friend. It is not too much to say that the
reception will undoubtedly be one of the
pleasante st affairs that it has been the priv
ilege of Pittsburgers to see. The complete
committees, including the officers, are as
follows:
Mr. Harry Lanffer, Chairman: Mr. George
6. Houffbton and Mr. D. F. Collingwood. Sec
retaries; Mr. C P. Walker, Treasurer; Mr. A.
6. Bishop, Mr. L. T. Brown, Mr. A. E. Hunt,
Mr. Geonro T. Ghrelst and Mr. T. J. Cun
ningham, Vice Chairmen.
Eeception Committee White bow knot
Charles C. Baer, Chairman. Vice Chairmen,
James H. Hopkins, George T. Oliver.
Amcricns V. Holmes, Lewis T. Brown, David
A. Stevenson, James Kerr, Jr., Wm. S.
Brown, D. W. C Carroll, Wm. B. Lnpton,
Wm. C Moreland, Wm. JlcConway. George
3f. Monro, James S. Arnold, Alfred S. Bishop,
A. M. KcppeL
The Eeception Committee also includes
the following squads:
A. S. Bishop, W. S. Brown and James
Kerr, Jr., chairmen; James S. Arnold, A. V.
Holmes and L. T. Blow n, vice chairmen; H.
H. Arnold, George P Balmain. William H.
Brown, James X. Bebout, . Harry Brown,
W. J. Cakev, J. F Dav.tt, Janes W. Dihm,
Ell B. Dowler, H. P. Ford, Webster Gray, G.
Bruce Harton, 31. Mawninney, W. M. f'.aiu
tey, John Routh, M. Samson, Thomas Ash
ford, J. M. Arnold, Eobert M. Bovd. Chailes
H. Bradley, William a Byers, JI. D.; B. S.
Crnmntor. Eobert A. Duncan, W. A. Dnn
ehee, W. H. Dumbrill, B, S. Frasier, H. L
Gonrley, Morton Hunter, S. C. McCandless,
H. R. Barnes, J S. Eeyraer, E.W. Stadleman,
W. J. Asdale, Frank Armstrong, John Bur
ford, S. S. Brown, L IC Becker, William B.
Chester, J. H. Christie. JL D.; W. P. Dilwortb,
John S. D.ivis, John S. Davidson. W. W.
Greenland, S.S. Holland, D. M. Jones, W. A.
"imick, E. A. Brown, J. B. Eeno, Charles L.
-Zimmerman.
Floor Committee Blue bow knot George
T. Glireist, chairman; Joseph Lauffer, ,vice
chairman; John P. Brown, S. L. Boggs, W,
D. H. Cain, Frank W. Gill, Charles H. Lloyd,
W. I. Mustin; J. Howard Speer, George S.
Abraham, John 31. Bovd, D. L. Gillespie, D.
W. Eisner, J. W. Burlord, Harry Lauffer, W.
Dumbrill, Finlev H. Torrens, J. Jay
3Iil!er, E. T. Xoimecut, William M. Kees, A.
J. Peake. W. J. Barr, W. J. Crawford, Chris
topher Hood, James Kewell, John T. Shan
non, O. H. Stinson. W. T. Espy, W. P.
Barker, E. 3L Holland, L J. Jenkins, J.
Harry Letsche, D. F. Collingwood, S. D.
Ache, A. C Bane, James Gardner, Jr., H. B.
Hunt, W. L. Shallenberger, John A. Barker.
House Committee John T. Cunningham,
chairman; Mr. Alfred E. Hunt, vice chair
man. L McQuiston, John A. Moore, George
L. McFarland, E. W. Carroll, Eawdon Evans,
J. S. Espv, John M. Edmundon, J. F. Ho
tack, S. W. Hill, A. Milliken, E. G. McGuni
gle, Thomas M. Eees, A. B. Eutledge, H. a
Shallenberger, A. J. Shank, W. M. Starr, C.
Trautman, A. 31. Voignt.
Press Committee Pink bow knot Mr.
Charles P. Walker, chairman; Mr. George
E. Houghton, vice chairman. Ed. F. Ander
son, H. S. Floyd, A. S. Brubaker, E. J. SmaiL
M. A. Arnhoit, M. D., John T. For, S. D.
Hubley, A. a Kerr, Einil Winter. David M.
Jones, John W. Echols, E. M. Soles, George
E. Williams.
Police Committee Lavender bow knot
Mr. M. S. Holden, chairman. Christian L
McKee, George W. Gosscr, C. P. Linbart, W.
T. Taggart, Walter P. HanseU, W. H. Xle
baum, Eobert E. Warren.
Mrs. George McCoy, of Sheffield street,
will give a reception on next Thursday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. "Wesley Xinford
Smith and Miss McCullough.
Miss Edith Margaret Johnson and Mr.
"William V- Dermitt will be married in St
Peter's Episcopal Church on next "Wednes
day evening at 5 o'clock. The invitations
were issued by the bride's parents, Dr. and
Mrs. J. B. Johnson.
A week from to-morrow evening will
bring to a close large club functions until
after Lent, and, from all appearances, prob
ably for the season. The concert tabled for
Monday evening is a sort of supplementary
ball to the leap year one given some weeks
ago in Mrs. Harry Oliver's temporary home
in Oakland. It will be engineered, in the
present instance by Miss Julia Watson and
Miss Stella Hays, whose skill will be exer
cised in getting np a set of novelties in their
capacity as managers. The patronesses will
be Mrs. "W. G. Park, Mrs. Boss Johnston,
Mrs. "W. E. Blair, Mrs. Harmar Denny,
Mrs. f. B. Ximick, Mrs. "William IT. Frew
and Mrs. Alexander Lauphlin, Jr. The
assembly room at the Pitubarg Club bat
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D. HERBEKT HOSTETTER.
been chosen as the most suitable place for
the ball.
Mrs. Samuel "Warmcastle has issued Invi
tations for a card party this week.
On next Tuesday, Mrs. James Drape, of
Arch street, will be the hostess at an after
noon reception.
The pro-Lenten hop at the Kenmawr is
arranged for next Saturday evening and, it
is said, will outdo all previous ones.
Mrs. J.; C. Porter, of Beech street, Alle
gheny, has issued invitations for next
Thursday, from 3 to 6.
Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson Stewart,
of Homewood, and Mr. Stewart's sister,
Miss Sadie Stewart, of Ridge avenue, Alle-
gheny, will be the hosts at a german in the
Pittsburg Club assembly rooms next Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Henry Hammond, of Center ave
nue, will entertain on next Thursday
for Miss Anna Russell, of Buffalo.
Among the many celebrations to-morrow
In honor of the memory and birth of "Wash
ington, one of the pleasantest will be a
colonial concert, under the direction (ac
cording to colonial diction) of "ye very
younge women of ye Busye Bee Bande" of
Sewickley Presbyterian Church. These
"very younge women" are said to be very
charming, very clever, and altogether fitted
to carry through any' pleasurable scheme
they may conceive.
Mr. Brashear, of the Allegheny Observa
tory, will introduce Madame D. Le Plon
geon to her audience on Monday evening,
when she will lecture In Old City Hall on
Yucatan. Mrs. Becker, whose guest
Madame Le Plongeon will be, writes a few
lines to me concerning the choice of Yuca
tan by the "Woman's Club (the lecture is
under its auspices) .as the subject
for Monday evening. "We have chosen."
writes the lady, "her lecture on Yucatan
because it is one of the most interesting
States of Mexico; full of old temples,
palaces and the ruins of once grand cities.
One peculiar feature of this country is the
absence of rivers on the surface of the land;
but it is extensively undermined by sub
terranean streams of water, which find their
way to basins situated in caverns. These
caverns are always cool. Yucatan has been
for ages exempt from earthquakes, while
all the surrounding countries are often con
vulsed. A theory has been advanced that
Yucatan's immunity from quakes is owing
to the presence of the caverns containing
the wells; as they serve as outlets for the
gases that disturb the earth's strata."
Marion Cbawfobd Gallaheb.
-WITH THX APPROACH 07 8FBDXO
The Tf ntrllcig of Society Keeps Going; Jnst
as Merrily as Ever.
Mrs. J. C Palmer, of No. 157 Locust street,
Allegheny, gavo a very delightful euchre
and dancing party Thursday evening last
In honor of her sister, Mrs. Agnes Worming
ton, of Denver, CoL The favors were ele
gant. The ladles were all In full evening
dress. Supper was served at midnight by a
leading caterer. The first lady's prize was
won by Miss Maud Armor, of East End;
second by Miss Nettie Eoose:flrst gentleman's
prize, by Mr. H. Purdy Wyatt; second, by
Mr. H. Spain, of Parkers, Va. Mrs. Palmer
was attired in elegant black lace jet trim
mings, diamond ornaments; Mrs. Wormina
ton, pink silk, ostrich trimmings, diamonds.
The guests included the Misses Armor,
Boose, Boyer, Langenheim, Hay, Murry,
Bunnell and chrenier; Sir. and Mrs
O'Xell, Mr. and Mrs. Will Langen
heim. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Armor: Mr. and
Mrs. Murry, Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich, Mr. and
Mrs. Bobison, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay, Mrs.
Bahro, Messrs. Eobeson, Cranmer, Mellck,
Boggs, Davenport, Mesta and Davis. Mrs.
Wormington will be the guest of the Misses
Armor the later part of February.
A pleasant event of the past week was a
surprise party tendered Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Kelly at their pretty home, Penn avenue,
East End, on last Tuesday evening. Danc
ing, vocal and instrumental music and sup
per was the order of the'evening. The prin
cipal pleasure was a quadrille danced by
the largest people in the house. The dance
consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Burns, Mr. and
Mrs. Creightom, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Mr.
and Mrs. Smith. Among the others were
Mr. and Mrs. Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Kudell,
Mr. and Mrs. P. Kane, Jdisses Bradley,
Misses M. and A. Kelly, Kate Baxter, Joe
and Stella rurcell. May Heffernan, Miss
Bonlo, Mr. John Nothwang, Joe Kavanah,
Will Heckrnan, Joe Weyman, Will Kane, T.
Weyman, Joe Feyh, and many others. Mr.
Kelly is a well-elocutionist and entertained
his friends with choice selections.
A pleasant surprise party was held at the
residence of Miss Nellie Sambrook by Miss
Ida Coxon. The evening was spent in games
and dancing. They all left at the wee small
hours, wishing the young hostess many
happy returns ot the day. Tboso present
were the Misses Martha Major, Elonor
Walker, Katie Harris, Nettie Young, Blanche
Beggs, Mvrtlc Powell, Kitty Burns, Mamie
Simpson, Lottie Coxon. Lucy Powell, Trixie
Abbott, Maggie Thomas, Adelaide White
bead, Annie Sambrook, Kate Wright, Minnie
Gould. Grace Black, Ida Coxon, Masters
John Isaac, Harry Steck, lom Beggs, Wel
come Lewis, Charlev and Cecil Abbott, Paul
McCoy, Eddio Soig, Thpmas Barton, William
6ambrook, John Black, Elmer Kennedy,
Willie Walters, Alfred Sambrook, James
and Frank Mann. t
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Porter celebrated
their crystal wedding Friday evening, Feb
ruary 19, at their residence, Roberts street.
Dancing and games made the evening pass
qmcicly. Supper was served at 12 o'clock.
Many handsome and costly presents were re
ceived. Amone the guests jpresent were Mrs.
Anthony Whittaker, of Hazelwood; Mrs.
Marv Lacock, of Homewood; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Allero, Mrs. John Killin, Mrs. Frank
Lewis. Mr. and Mi's. William Donahue, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson Fleming, Mrs. Strain,
Misses Clara Strain, Mollie Patton, ,Emma
Trill Annin T.trtla TjafflM fflian, ' Man-
Graham. Jennio Lacock, Ida Hill, Katie Eay
mond, and Messrs. Frank B. Killin, Oscar
Whittaker, Will Bester, Prof. Wynne, John
Sproe, James Morrison and Benny Killin,
Last Thursday evening the marriago of
Miss Mary Gross and Mr. John Kelltook
place at the Baptist church, Nixon street,
Allegheny, the Key- Mr. Woodburn officiat
ing. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
George Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Born,
Mr. and Mrs. F.Lieb,Mr.andMrs.H. Walters,
Mr. and Jlrs. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. John
Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kepper, Mr.
and Mrs. H. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. George
Loeffert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs.
Eeamer, Mrs. Fred Ford, Messrs W. P. Wal
ters, Fred Hell, John Wetzlcr, F. Fridle,
Loxui Kirch, the Misses Emilia Kail, Elisa
Horn, Langler; Lydia Maul: Emma Loeffert
Ida neuter, Mary and Sarah 'Marshell, Kate
and Anna Sienbian. Messrs John. A. Born,
John Mertz. Jacob Ford, Frank Jones, Fred
Funk; Henry Loeffert, G. J. Gaydell.
One of the most notable events of the
week was the marriage of Miss Margaret
McDowell, of the East End, to Mr. William
E. Eath, of Pittsburg. The bride wore a
gown of pearl gray lansdown, with trim
mings of pearl passementrie and carried a
bouquet of pink rosebuds. Miss Lizzie
Marshell, dressed in a becoming costnme
of Javendar cashmere and chiffon, acted as
bridemaid. Mr. Joseph Crotty naB grooms
man. The wedding took place at the resi
dence of the bnde'-i parents, Mr. and Mrs.
B. B. McDowell, on Station street. After tho
wedding ceremony the many invited guests
repaired to tho spacious dining room for
dinner. -The presents received were numer
ous and costly, and displayed taste on tho
part of the donors. The happy couple left
.on Wednesday for their cozy little home at
Homestead. '
One of the leading Southstde social events
of the past week occurred on Wednesday
evening on the occasion of Mr. John
Berchoi's birthday. The Twilight Quartet
oponed the serenade at Odd Fellows Hall,
and the Gustavo Adolph Maennerchor weie
in waiting au,d entertained the company,
numbering over 200, with choice selections
of music. Among those participating were
Alderman E. C. Succup, D. JicDonald,
unailes Decklar. W. Crawtord. w. Hamilton,
Thoma H. Duff, Captain William Stewart.
James Flinn, W. L. Fovsythe, Philip Hoen,
Chris Leisman and wife, Louis Pfoerer and
Mrs. Frank Henry Lissfelt, F. N. Stnckev,
John Klaes.also the members of the Marsell
aise Club.
-An event of the week was the surprise ten
dered Mr. and Mrs. William Falck by Miss
Kate Braun, at their residence, Wylie ave
nue, Verner station, on Wednesday evening,
Dancing was indulged by all. Misses Mary
and Jennie McKelvey contributed several
charmingly rendered vocal duets. Mr.
Morris' recitations were also enjoyable.
Among those pi esent were: Mrs. Wm. Falck,
Mrs. Dr. Stof, Mrs. Zilllott, Mrs. Woelfcl, the
Misses Nellie Eupp. Sophia Whitmore, Bessio
Eupp, Jennie McKelvev, Maine Boyle,
Minnie Eupp, JIary McKelvey, Nellie Boyle,
Kato Braun, Messrs. Wm. Falck, Henry
Glasbrtiner, Ned Eupp. Ball, Cary, Gernet,
Geyer, Bavne, George Sellers, Morris. Joseph
Hern, Alb'Llefeld, Alb Sender, Ben Burns.
A "Bazaar of Days" Is the title of an enter
tainment to be given by the Ladles' Aid So
ciety of the Wilfcinstrarg M. E. Church to
morrow and Tuesday evenings. A number
of the ladies of the congregation will be cos
tumed to represent different days of the
week, as viewed from a household stand-
Soint. For instance, the lady representing
onday will be dressed as ladies are gen
erally supposed to be on washday: Tuesday
is ironing day, and so on. There will be bak
ing and other days shown, and it is expected
that there will be a great deal of fun for
those who attend. The proceeds will goto
the new chuich fund.
Monday evening Miss Vallle Anderson was
tendered a pleasant birthday surprise by
her friends at the residence of her parents
near Duff street, Thirteenth ward. Among
the guests present wore the Misses Ada
Ventress, Llda Howell, Ella Elwell, Mamie
Ennls, Helen Caldwell, Mamie Freiberger,
Bella Anderson, Kato Anderson. OUie An
derson, Nettie Caldwell, Ida Raher and
Nellie Burgum, and Masters Frank Howell,
John Ennis, Alfred GelMer, Harry Smith,
Joe Wilson, Willie Freiberger, Willie Elwell,
Alfred Nowell, Harvey Eaher and Walter
Geisler.
A surprise party was held at the residence
of Prof. Taylor, of Dinwiddle street, on
Monday evening last. Among those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs.
J. V. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Smith,
Mr. and Mrs. Rachel Doran, Mr. and
Mrs. Hnghes and Miss Hughes, Mr. and
Mrs. H. T. McCurrv, Mrs. Role, Mrs. Eosser,
Ai rs. Mary story, airs. Hutciusou, Mrs. A.
M. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Stoekdale, Miss
Eossie Wallice, Mrs. Kliner, Mrs. Jackson
and many others. Tho amusements of the
evening were singing and dancing, and at
12 o'clock supper was served.
A delightful leap year surprise party w
tendered Misi Maggie Schuetz, of Charlotte
street, last evening. Dancing and games
were the features of the evening. Among
those presen'. were: Lee Mcllwaln, Will
Stevens, J. Collins, Will England, Alex Mc
llwaln, H. Mundel, Frarik Crawford, Gus
McCollongh, Joe Gardiner, John Kous
tanzer. John Boles, Lex. BIanchard,G. Frey,
ButhBIel, Mamie Findland, Stella Simon
ton, Annie McCullough, Miss Gard
iner, Liza FriCl. Sallie Freil, Birdie
Collins, Maggie Schuetz, K. Schuetz.
One of the pleasant social events cf the
week was a surprise party given by tho
Misses Battigans to Mr. and Mrs. Mosley, of
Larimer avenue, on Wednesday evening.
The evening was spent delightfully, and
playing and dancing were indulged in to the
sweet strains of the orchestra, and at a late
hour a sumptuous lunch was served. Among
the guests were the Misses Maggie Bobison,
Allie Brown, Lydia Eodgers, Annie McMil
lan, Edith McDonald, Fannie Wlcoff, Lestla
Caller, Bell Loved, Llnnle Calley, Annie
Jordan, Blanch Batcheler.
The Wilkinsburg Opera House was crowd
ed last evening with an audience that en-
Joyed every act of the shadow pantomime.
The shadows were all up in their arts, and
there were no stage waits or hitches of any
kind. A large sum was netted for the pro
posed new home lor the blind, aged and in
firm deaf mutes. The shadow pantomime
will probably be given again befoie long in
deference to the wishes of many who en
joyed, it.
St. Andrew's Literary and Dramatlo So
ciety, Beaver avenue, Allegheny City, will
give a musical and dramatio entertainment
for the benefit of the church, in the Sixth
ward school hall, on Friday evening. The
entertainments ziven by this society in the
past have been very successful, and no
pains have been .spared by tho members to
make the present programme one that will
give their friends and patrons an enjoyable
evening.
The wedding of Miss Irene M. Boskoff, of
Terrace avenue, Oakland, and Mr. Lawrence
J. Higglns, of Robinson street, Allegheny,
has been announced to take place on next
Tuesday at St. Agnes' Church, Fifth avenue,
Oakland. The happy couple will take an ex
tended tour through the South, visiting
Washington City, Baltimore and a few
weeks' sojourn in Florida.
The reception given by the Young Men's
Club, of Braddock, in Lelghton's Hall, Wed
nesday evening, was the brightest social
affair of the week there. About 300 couples
were present; a large contingent coming
from Eait, End, and Pittsburg, and many
from McKeesportaHdGreensburj. The hall
was artistically florally decorated. Supper
was served by Kittell, from 11 to 1 a. h.
Notwithstanding the Inclement weather
of Friday evening the parlor concert given
at the residence of Mr. E. J. Lloyd, Edge
woodvllle, was largely attended by mnsio
loving people from Pittsburg and vicinity.
The entertainment was under the auspices
of the Dorcas Society of the Edgewoodv411e
Presbyterian Church, and was one of the
most successful social events ever given in
the suDum.
"Uses of Ugliness" is the title of a lecture
to be given in the Wilkinsburg Opera House,
Friday evening, March 18, by Dr.' John De
Witt. This will be the last of the series of
public scnool entertainments that have
been given this winter lor the benefit of the
school library.
The banquet to be given by the Loyal
Legion at the Duquesne .Club Monday will
be quite an elaborate affair. The Le; ion is
composed of commissioned officers of the
late war. Mr. Eiley will have charge of the
supper and the floral decorations will be
very pretty.
Mrs. Mary Latrope, the temperance lec
turer, of Philadelphia, has been engaged by
the W. C. TU. of Wilkinsburg to deliver a
series of lectures In tliat borough early in
March. Mrs. Latrope's snbject will be
Gospel Politics," and the lectures will be
free.
A concert for the benefit of the building
fund of Bev. J. B. Burnett's new church, the
Second U. P., is to be given next Friday
evening m the Wilkinsburg Opera House.
Prof. W. S. Weeden, Miss Mattie Weeden
and Mr. C M. drothers will take part.
A. large sum of money was realized for the
Presbyterian Mission Chapel at Wilkins
burg, by the entertainment given Tuesday
evening by Eev. Adam Chamoers in the Wil
kinsburg Presbyterian Church.
The two ladies' guilds of the Trinity P. B.
Church Mission, of "Braddock, gave, a de
lightful and successful social and entertain
ment Friday and Saturday evenings for the
benefit of the new church tund.
On last Tuesday evening, at the- Residence
of the brido's mother. Jackson street. Alle
gheny, 'Joseph HT Thompson and MissXJqra
Lowe were united in marriage. The' wed
ding was a very quiet one. ,
One of the most enjoyable events of the
week was a surprise leap year party, given
by the sweet "Hallo" girls of, Allegheny at
the residence of Miss MUllo Myers, Penn ave
nue, Pittsburg. The young folks' gathered
at the residence of Miss Mollie Cohen, Alle
gheny, and proceeded over to Pittsburg.
Dancing and card playing were the principal
features of the evening, a "stag"dancebelng
worthy of mention. Supper was served at
11:30. Among those present were: Mrs.
Smith, Mrs. George Myers, Miss Jlollie
Cohen, Moggie Snodgrass, Millie Myers,
Florence Howe, Annie Lcety, Hannah Cohen,
Annie Howe, Jennio Francis, Carrie Meyers,
Boidio Sloan and Dolly Cochran; Messrs.
Jleyors, Cohen, Crozier, Eeichlous, Eeno,
Beiler, Keltenbaugh, Jones and Ben and
George Howe.
One of the most pleasant social events of
last neek'took place at the residence of Miss
Celia Henry, Forty-fifth street. The guests
surrounded ten tables and a very enjoyable
time was spent. After awarding Miss L.
Peterson and MrW. J. Woisser with head
prize, refreshment.1! were served; dancing
then brousht to a close one of tho most de
lightful events held inLawrenceville. Thoe
S resent were: Miss D. Crinnion, S. Foy, M.
mery, S Emery, M. Peteron, L. Peterson,
. stnitn, li. roiano. m. O'Brien, s. tjou, a.
Dolan, E. Letzkus, K. Giltuan, E. McKee, T.
Devine, M. Hollan, P. Uoland, Mrs. J. Shaw,
Mrs. T. Devlin, Mrs. J. Mahoney, Mm. Smith,
Messrs. Eaton, Frlcker, Slatteiv, Savago"
O'Toole, Dr. Munfbrd, Bashford, Myers, Dev
lin, Ockevman, Eattigan, Peterson, Emery,
Shuw, Hogan, Campbell, Moran, Glltnan,
Walick, Leug and Welsser.
ATpy agreeable surprise party was ten
dered to Miss Mary Anna Shaller on Tues
day evening, February 16, at her home.
Elver Hill, Elliot B., on the occasion of her
ISth birthday. The enjoyments of the even
ing were the music, dancing and supper.
The Misses Louisa Stein, Lillie Dietrich,
Carrie Kanav, Annie- Gessner, Katie Shaller,
Lizzie Erwln. Annie McAvov. Bertha Gess
ner, Maggie E. Brown, Katie Dietrich, Marv
Heidenreich, Barbara Gler; Messrs. Leo P.
Wagner, David Campbell, Frank Pointer,
John Wolburt. Max Christiansen, Joe Wag
ner, Charles Harbaugh, George Poehlman,
Julius King, John Brown, William Campbell,
Henry Bitmeyer, James McDonald and
others. The early morning hour closed the
affair. ,
One of the most successful and enjoy
able leap year parties of tho season was
given by the voung lady members of the
Albambra Cotillon Club last Monday even
ing, at the Monongahela House. There were
covers spread for to couples. Among those
present were the Misses Lou McClaino, Maud
McClaine. Carrie Kreps, Laura Horrte, Clara
Dicken, Nellie Dollar, Bessie Halle. Irene
Myers, Lydia Khinehart, Nellie Becker,
Bessie Button, and Messrs. Buz Burchfield,
Ed. Hartze, J. Ehinehart, E. Barker, W.
Burt, J. Cook, Harry Duff, George Ehodes,
Had JIcKop, Frank Bailoy and many other
too numerous to mention here.
Among the events of the week was wi
pleasant surprise tendered to Mr. and Mra.
O. J. Lewis at their new residence, 72 Craw
ford street, on TnesdayeveninglBth. Among
the guests were Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Perk
inson, the Mies Annie Keast, Ellle Con
ners, Mame Thompson, Ellle Handrahan,
Alice Handrahan, Joe Pender, Jennie Cainy,
Mame McGown, Annie Brennan E'.lie Cop-
ensrer, Mary Striner. Bose Goele, Mary
'uffv. M. Goele, Katie Brennan, Me'enger
Will Keast, J. Striner, A. McCain, M. Hurny,
D. Nieolls, J. Burke, W. Brennan. J. Bren
nan, J, Boose, K. Thompson, H. Parks, W.
Copen, W. McCabe.
Mrs. Charles Smeck, ot Washington ave
nue, Allegheny, gave a mnslcale Thursday
evening last In honor of her friend, Mrs.
Doubt, who is soon to remove from the city.
A number of choice vocal and instrumental
selections were rendered, the gem of tho
eveninsr being Mr. Donbt's solo. "The
Bugler." Among the guests were Mr. and
Mrs. Doubt, Mr. and Mrs. Topp, Mr. and Mrs.
Boderbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Holiday. An
elaborate repast was partaken of and
heartily enloyed. ,
On Thursday evening Miss Ella Brannan,
assisted by Miss Tillie Genskc, held a party
at the residence of Mrs. F. Adams, corner
Twenty-ninth street and Penn avenue.
Dancing was Indulged In until the "wee
sma hours," when refreshments were served.
Those present were the Misses Meltz, Con
nor, Sweeny, Herron, Pabst, Croft, Kate and
Lizzie Naven, Annie Wilson and Birdie and
Maggie Boberts, of Phlladelphia Messrs.
Davis and Quay.
The Smithfleld Club on next Friday even
Ing will give their fourth annual reception
at the Monongahela House. As its former
affairs have been greatly successful, the
members are satisfied that the present occa
sion will be fully equal to, if it does not sur
pass, former occasions. An orchestra or 13
pieces will be present. The committee in
charge are Messrs. Mahan, Dunn, Kennedy,
Douglass, Gray, Herr, Armstrong and HilL
Mrs. Bobert Garland entertained the
Maids' and Jlatrons' Euohre Club Wednes
day afternoon at her lovely home, Atwood
street, assisted by Mrs. Wesley Watles. Six
prizes were awarded. The first prize was
won by Mrs. A. B. West; second, Mrs. H. J.
Bailey; thiid, Mrs. M. .I.Butler; fourth. Miss
Olive Atwell; fifth, Miss Ball; sixth, Miss
Garettson.
The Dinwiddle Euchre Club was enter
tained on Thuisday evening at the cozy
home of Mrs. Breckenridge, of Dinwiddle
street. After the prize for proficiency
among tne laaies naa been awarded to Mrs.
Biddle, and Mr. Porter had come off equally
well among the gentlemen with a collar box,
the party adjourned to the dining room
wheie a delicious lunch was served.
The Firemen's Fair at Homestead last
week was one of the social successes of the
season. On the programme were many
features of more than ordinary merit.
Among them was a recitation of "The
Gypsy Flower Girl," by Miss Nina MlHIgan,
Thursday evening. She was one of Prof.
Byron King's pupils.
Bellevue felicitates itself that the coming
season will see it In possession of the best
ball clnb it ever had, among it players be
ing Fortune, Coyle, Elste,' Ralston, A. Mil
ler. Irwin, Groan, E. Miller, Hauser and
Kerr. As soon as 'the weather permits,
Bellevue would like to hear from other
"nines having intentions."
The, Little Gem-Euchre Club held a Valen
tine party at the home of Miss Grace Hub
bard, Market street, Allegheny, Friday even
ing. The prizes were won bv Miss Nellie
Urben, Carl Fogle and' Leon Long. Lunch
was served.
One of the most enjoyable events of the
week was a reception given by Theo. W.
Meese, of Fifth avenue. Dancing was the
Srinclpal feature of the evening. The crowd
ispersetl declaring they had an enjoyable
time. ,
A very pleasant party was held at the
home of Miss Emma Williams, Etna, Friday
evening. Dancing, mnsio and card playing
were the features oftheevening.afterwhich
a nice luncn it as serveo.
Friends in this city are in receipt of cards
for the wedding of Harry Kaye and Miss
Maggie Elder, of East Liverpool, O., the
ceremony to take place at Miss Elder's home
February 25.
The young ladles and gentlemen of St.
James' Church Guild will give a concert on
Wednesday evening, concluding with five
scenes of tableaux from Cinderella.
Twenty-five ladies were entertained Fri
day afternoon from 2 .to 5 at a fancy-work
party given by Mrs. E. J. Grant, at her
pretty home, Brushton.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. D. Totten, of Cincin
nati, are visiting Mrs. Totten's brother, Mr
Eobert N. McElroy, or Lake street, East
End.
Mr. John Carnes, of Oakland, and Miss
Blanche Clarke, of Meyran avenue, were
united in-uiamage on Thursday evening.
An enjoyable leap year- party was given
Tuesday evening at tho homo of Mr. Fred
rick Mitchell, Glenn street, Wilkinsburg.
. The young ladles or the Braddock Y. W.
C T. U. are arranging for a novel fair and
festival to take place shortly.
A leap year party was given in Odeon HaU,
Braddock, Thursday evening, the hostess
being Miss Alice Wymard.
A very merry theater party of about 100
5 eople witnessed "Sinbad" at the Duquesne
heater Friday evening.
Cards have been issued for a progressive
euchre by the Misses Hartman, of Btllevue,
The twenty-sixth annual encampment of
the Department of Pennsylvania will hold
its sessions in the Opera House next
Wednesday and Thursday, February 2i and
25. It bids fair to be the largest encamp
ment in the history of the Department, and
will be composed of prominent men from all
sections of the State.
The officers to be elected will doubtless be
General John P. Taylor, of Post 176, Lewis
town, Department Commander; W. O. Bus
sell, of Post 151. Pittsburg, Senior Vice Com
mander, and J. K. Swoyer, of Post 1,
Philadelphia, Junior Vice Commander.
There may be considerable discussion over
the action of the Board of Manageisof the
Soldiers' Home at Erie in retaining SO per
cent of the pensions of the inmates. On this
subject there is considerable difference of
opinion. No doubt there will be some
strong arguments from both sides.
A pretty appearance will be presented by
the Opera Houe during the Encampment.
The interior will be decorated with the post
colors, corps badges, markers, etc., bunting,
flowers and plants. Post 41's and 157's
firing sqnads will act as guards and
have charge of the Opera House
dnring the sessions of the Encampment.
All the lower part of the house parquet and
paiquet circle will be reserved forthedele
gates. To gain admittance to this part of
the house delegates must wear the regular
delegate-badge. Other comrades not officers
or delegates will be admitted to the balcon
ies on presenting themselves with their G.
A. E. badge on and giving the pass word.
Arrival of the City's Guests.
Many of the visitors will arrive to-morrow
but a largo number will come Tuesday and
Wednesday. Among those who will arrive
to-monow will be Department Commander
Boyer. He will attend Post 3's meeting to
morrownight with otherDepartment officers,
and a number of representative; from Phila
delphia Posts. Commanderin Chief Palmer,
will be quarteied at theHotelDuquesnedur
ing the encampment.
Department headquarters will be estab
lished at tho Seventh Avenue Hotel on Tues
day. On Wednesday morning Department
Commander Boyer and staff, with the De
partment representatives and distin
guished comrades from other Departments,
will be escorted fiom the Seventh Avenue
Hotel to the Opera House by Post! 3. Com
rade Judge Collier will deliver the address
of welcome to the encampment.
Two camp fires will be held on Wednesday
evening, one in Old City Hall, presided over
by General Louis Waaner, of Philadelphia.
The speakers will be General Palmer, Com-
manuer-in-L,uiet oi tne lirano. Army,
Department Commander Boyer, Colonel
Chill Hazzard, Colonel Thomas J. Stewart.
General J. P. S. Gobln. Dr. T. L. Flood, or
Meadville; Colonel John W. Latta, of Phila
delphia; General Charles P. Lincoln, of the
Department of the Interior, and Dr. G. W.
Bryant, of the Department of Missouri, the
colored orator. The music will be underthe
direction of Prof. E. H. Dermitt, and will be
by a quartet and Miss Irene Sample. Miss
Jennie Eggera will be one of the elocu
tionists. The Allezheny campflre will be held in
Carnegie Hall the same evening. It
will be presided over by General B. B.
Eeath, of Philadelphia. Tho speakers in
addition to those of tho Pittsburg meeting
w ill be John i. Vanderslice, Of Philadel
phia, and Department Chaplain Bev. J. W.
Sayres. Prof. Martin and a chorus of S5
voices, and others, will furnish the musical
part. One or more elocutionists will recite.
A rich treat can be offered to all who attend
either meeting. As the principal speakers
will address both campflres, there will be no
necessity or the people of Allegheny com
ing to Pittsburg, or vice versa. Doubtless
both halls will be crowded.
Banquet at Old City Ball.
On Thnrsdav evenini? the citizens of Pitt.
burg, with Hon. H. L Gourley, the Mayor, '
presiding, win tenuer a Danquec to tne
members of the encampment. It will be in
Old City Ball, around which cluster so
many memories of the dark days of the Be
bellion. The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Alliance had engaged Old City Hall
for Thursday evening. Ex-Adjutant Gen
eral Hastings was to have delivered a
lecture on the Johnstown flood. Although
the ladies bad already been put to consider
able expense for printing and other things,
they had no sooner heard that the hall was
needed tor the Grand Army than they re
linquished their claim. Their generosity
and" courtesy will be rewarded when the
lecture takes place. It was postponed till
tho evening of March 18.
It is hoped to have present at the banquet
some able speakers to respond to the toasts.
Among those invited to speak are Congress
men Dalzeil and Stone, Colonel Stew
art, John H. Bicketson, Colonel E.
A. Montooth and General P. S. Go
bin. The decorations in Old City
Hall will be very fine. They will be under
the direction of Mr. Frank J. Torrence, of
the Citizens' Committee andMajor Lambert,
Plants, flags, bunting, etc., will transform
the place into a bower of beauty. The menu
will be an exceptionally fine one. The tables
will be set longwise in the hall, with the ex
ception or the speakers table. This will
probably be placed on the platfbrm which
will afford a chance to all present to see and
hear.
Quarters for the Visitor.
The Hotel Committee, of which Comrade
O. M. Head is the untiring chairman, has
been busy for weoks providing accommoda
tions in advance for those who made appli
cation. This matter is well in hand, and all
have been provided for who have applied
One of the features in connection with the
encampment will be an exemplification of
the unwritten work of the order. A provis
ional post will be organized for the purpose
with comrades from different parts of the
State. This will doubtless attract much at
tention riom those who are desirous of per
lectinir themselves in this work. The errnm-
pliflcation will in all probability take place
in Post 157's hall on Thursday evening.
Commander John D. McFarland of Post 2,
in general orders directs the members to as
semble in the post hall In full G. A. E. uni
form, buff gloves, at 8 o'clock Wednesday
morning, to escort the Department Com
mander, his staff and the representatives to
the Opera House. He invites comrades of
other posts to join Post 3 bn this occasion.
He says further: "The Commander specially
requests that every comrade report lor duty;
that the lull strength of the Post be pre
sented on this occasion, and demonstrate
our appreciation of the distinguished honor
conferred upon the Post. Notice has been
received that the Inspector and Assistant
Quartermaster General of the Department
of Pennsylvania, with a number ot repre
sentatives from Philadelphia Posts to the
encampment, win De present at the next
meeting of this Post to witness the work of
the muster-in ceremony as performed by
the Post. Every member ia expected to
attend."
The Executive Committee met at the Pen
sion Office on Friday evening. Reports of
the sub-committees were heard and every
thing was found to be in the best of shape.
A resolution was adopted requesting all
businessmen to decoiate their places of
business during the encampment; also re
questing every comrade or the Grand Army
to display the national flag from his resi
dence dnring the encampment. ThisahnuM
and doubtless will receive a hearty response
from ail the patriotically inclined and the
streets on Wednesday and Thursday will
S resent a beautiful appearance. The mem
ersof the Executive Committee will meet
in fnll uniform at the hall of Post
S, Fourth avenue, at 9 o'clock Wednes
day morning to escort Post 3 to tho
Sevonth Avenue Hotel. The committee will
meet at the Pension Office at o'clock to
morrow afternoon to put the finishing
touches on tho arrangements.
A Very Unique G. A. K. Badge.
One of the most interesting things con
nected with the various encampments is the
badge. Some unique designs are often
turned out, but it can beconfldentlyclalmed
that the Allegheny County Committee has
outdone them all lor the Twenty-sixth De
partment Encampment of Pennsylvania,
As much as the emblom will be appreciated
by comrades In this section, it will be
tenfold more interesting to those who
come from the north, western, central and
eastern portions of the State. The badge is
representative of the industries of Pitts
burg. The pin piece Is formed of bronzed
steel, and has the word "Delegate" in bold
letters. From this hangs a satin faced silk
ribbon, finished at the bottom with gilt
fringe Attaohed to the ribbon are & cut
glass keystone and Grand Army star. They
are finely polished and finished. On the
keystone is the inscription: "28th Annual
encampment uepi, ra. ritMonrg, 1833."
.This la put on by the process known m
'sand, blast," which Teaves the letters or de
.sign finely frosted. But' the star-is more at
tractive than tho keystone. In the oenter is
a good profile or Department Commander
Boyer blown in by the sand blast process.
Around the corners are the abbreviation
Jor "Commander Department Pennsylvania
189L" Altogether It Is a most handsome and
unique affair. It is the design of Comrade
W. O. Eusseli, of Post 15L
A Large Committee of Citizens.
The Grand Army Encampment Committee
at their meeting yesterday decided to ap
point a committee of 150 citizens who will
act with tho general committee as a recep
tion committee on Thursday evening. The
General committee consists or Mavor Gour
ey, Eugene M. O'Neill, W. P. Herbert and F.
J. Torrance. To these gentlemen have been
added the following:
Dai id B. Oliver. Major W. G. McCandless, Cap
tain Edward S. Wright. Jsines W. Arrott. Hon.
Jacob F. slagle, Hou. J. W. Over. Major W. J.
Moorhead. Hon. John Caldwell, Henry A. Breed.
Hon. Thomas Ewinx, Hon. W. D. Porter. Hon.
Clirlttopher Magje. Hon. S. A McCIung. Hon.
John M. Kennedy, Hon. Eawln H. Htowe. Hon. J.
W. F. White, Hon. William G. Hawkins,
Dr. W. J. Holland, Lawrence Dilworth.
Samuel Hamilton. H. S. A. Stewart.
J. J. Vandergrift, C. L. Magee,
. P. Case. E. M. Blgelow. Major E. A. Montooth,
Thomas JI. Marshall. A. M. Brown. John Eaton,
ColonelJolin Ewlng. James B. McFadden. Gilbert
A. Hayes. Harry S. SweltMr. Charles P.Campbell,
Major James McGregor. MaJorT. Brent bwear
tDgen. Colonel J. 41. Schoonmaker. William A.
Herron, William B. Holmes, D. C. itlplev. Samuel
Moody, S. S. Mar hi, E. A. Ford. U. D. smith.
A. E. Clark, c. F. Arrott. O. F. Uraut,
John M. Clark, Hezeklah Andersou. W. K. Gray.
Coloral James Gray, Thomas G. Scrapie. William
Wltherow, W. P. Bennett S. W. HllL Emil
Winter. J. M. Guffev, K. H. Boggs. George J.
Gnrman. William R. Thompson. General W . A.
Robinson, Charles F. Wells. Thomas P. Day.
James D. Callerv. John S. Slaa-le. William K. Gil
lespie, Henry H. Heinz. George M. Laugnlln,
Colonel Chambers McKibben. Colonel A. 31.
Morjran, General Thomas A. Rowley,
George A. Kelly, George H. Anderson,
John Bindley. John B. Jackson. Colonel
Thomas P. Roberts.PeterUick.J. D. Bernd. Major
A. J. Logan. Colonel Robert Monroe, Sloses At
wood. MaJorS. L. McHenry, William McConway;
Henry M. Long. Captain Charles W. Batchelor.
Theodore Sproul, V. M. Kennedy. W. G. Grif
fith, Thomas A. Parke, Thomas McHenry, D. F.
Henry, Arthur Kennedy. Esq.. William Lyon,
Charles F. Nevln, D. S. Stoner. Charles I. Wade,
John D. Frazier, A. Groetzinger. J. N.
?ew.V Dr- ,? L- MUIer- L- H- Willard,
E. Morgan McCombs, W. DeWolle. "Wharton
McKnlghf, Thomas H. Dickson, William Ahlers,
Samuel P. Conn r. J. E. Schwartz, D. McK.
Lloyd, D. P. Black. William L. Jones. Norman M.
Smith. Joseph U. Woodwell. K. J. Allen, H. W.
OliTer. U. G. lmhoff. Rnben Miller, E M. Fergu
son. Charles Donnelly. Gilbert BaSerty. Robert
Pltcalrn. Mav Moorhead. James McKay. T. s.
Atterbnrv. J. E. McGlnley, Paul Zimmerman. A.
C. McCallaru, J.imes E. Verner. If. P. Ford.
George L. Holllday. Hon. William Fhnn,
Frank P. BelL George W. Singer. C.
B. McLean. G. W. Schmidt. H.
Kirk Porter. Lemuel Bannister. W. P. Woolridze.
M. B. Riddle, Geo. C. Davis. John G. Stevenson.
Jas. H. Aiken. Wm. B. shlnn. Jas. S. McKean,
Chas. J. Clarke, John, H. Klckctson. J. G. Sleb
enect, John F. Dravo. Pnllllp Reimer. Geo. V.
Dilworth. .Hon. Jas. L. Graham, T. J. Keenan,
Jr., Thep. W. Nevln, Prof. Geo. W. Lackey. J.
N. Neeb. A. J. liarr. C. V. Lewis. J. o. Brown.
R. C. Elliott. W. H. Davis. S. D. Warmcastle. Dr'
W. H. McKelvey. Clarence Burleigh, W. C
Moreland. August Ammon, John' B. Larkin.
Joslah Cohen, W. H. H. Wasson. T. J. Hamilton,
W. H. McCIeary. Lemuel Googlns. William T,
Easton. E. J. Frauenhelm, Levi DeWolf. Max
Rosenbaum. William Thaw. Jr., J. Kaufman. T.
H. Given, J. O. Home. H. E. Walnwright, A. M.
Byers, W. J. Lewis, Captain Alfred E. Hunt,
General Charles L. Fltzbugb. D. P. Relghard, S.
U. Trent H. C. Frlck. James B. Scott, E. .
Morrow, William Blakely. C. S. Fetterman, D. F.
Patterson, W. J. McDonald. T. C. Lazear. Johns
McCleave, Dr. W. Y. Edmnndson. George West
lnghouse. Jr.. H. M. Curry, F. R. Brnnot, Jos.
Aibree. B. F. Jones, W. H. Keech. W. T. More
land, Colonel Jas. Co lir-1, Hon. F. H. Collier.
William P. Marshall. John A. Gllleland, Major
Jos. F. Dennlson, General A. L. Pearson.
The toasts to be responded to will be as
follows: "Our Country," "The Grand
Army." "Allegheny County: What It Con
tributed to tne Defense of Our Country,"
"Hard Tack and Coffee," "The Loyal Wom
en ot '61 to 'SS." "The State of Pennsylvania,"
"The Snnitary Commission," "The Colored
Bace; Their Devotion to the Union Soldier,"
"The Past Commander in Chief," "The
Press."
Mayor Gourley is desirous that those
named on the Beception Committee appear
early on Thursday evening at the hall in
full evening dress. The committee now has
about $2,000, and it is desired that the amount
be made $2,500.
Union Veteran Ielon.
Coxra.pi Charlis CoHTLTMzifT was mus
tered into full membership in No. 1 last
Monday night.
All members of No. 6 are requested to
meet at the hall of No. 1 to-morrow evening.
National Commander Palmer will be there.
Geztebal Joseph E. Paliteb, Jb, or Brook
lyn, National Commander or the T7. V. L.,
will officially visit Nos. 1 and 6 to-morrow
evening. A fnll attendance Is urged.
Two more comrades of No. 1 passed over to
Bottom Prices
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Carpets, Draperies,
Portieres.
Close buyers of Carpets, Draperies, Portieres, etc, will find KEECH'S the place to make
their purchases this week they'll certainly find it the place where their dollars will go farthest
We make several" special offers in this line which are sure to be appreciated by housekeepers
who have the least bit of economy in their makeup. Any one who contemplates putting down
Carpet this spring, whether for a single room or an entire house, can make it pay handsomely
by buying here at the prices quoted. Recollect this is no Remnant Sale. You can have just
as much or as little as may be wanted of any of the patterns.
BODY BRUSSELS.
We have 15 of the most beauti
ful patterns of Body Brussels, with
border to match, that will go this
week at $1.25. These sold right
along at $1.50, and were consid
ered good value at the latter fig
ure. Another grade of Body Brussels
in 10 of the most desirable patterns,
reduced ' from 1.35 to an even
dollar. Take a look at this Carpet
and compare it with anything you
have bought for the money heretofore.
How convenient it is to do all your shopping in the housefurnishing line under one roof!
What a vast amount of time and worry it saves. That is the reason why ladies find our estab
lishment so pleasant to do their trading in. We are complete Home Furnishers, catering to
the wants of all, giving every one full value for their money and keeping Ai goods. Whether
it's the laying of a Carpet, the fitting up of a Bedstead or the hanging of Shades and Lace Cur
tains, skilled hands are always ready to serve our customers and carry out their wishes to the
minutest details. .
CASH OR CREDIT.
KEECH
TIME SAVED.
f the silent majority last week Thomas Fos
ter and Louis Uelnrlchs. The funeral of the
latter, who was an Qfflcer and most efficient
member, takes place this afternoon from his
late residence on the Southside at 2 o'clock.
No. 6 elected three new members at the
last meeting, viz: Lindsay Curry, of Alle
gheny, late of the Seventy-sixth Pennsyl
vania Infantry: E. E. Arnold, of Arnold
station, late or the Fiiteenth Pennsylvania
Cavalry, and Henry McCain, of Allegheny,
late of the Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania In
fantry. Thx following are the lucky applicants for
pensions reported by J. II. Stevenson & Co.:
John Schneider, T. F. Lowstetter, George
W. Ftnlch, George W. Ecoff and George W
Eeisinger, Pittsbnrg; George Wineland,
Walls; Bernard B.andl, Libertv borough:
Matthew Nelson, Natrona; J. E.S.Keller,
Tarentum; Mrs. Margaret Hesson. Brad
dock, and Mrs. Martha McCune, Wilkins
burg. The announcement of General A. L. Pear
son's address on Soldiers' National Homes
and Yellowstone Park filled No. l's hall last
Monday evening. The glowing reports of
the lecturer on the comforts and care of the
Government for its veteran defenders in the
soldiers' homes was most gratirying. The
graphic and eloquent picture of the Garden
of the Gods and the excellent ho', and cold
water fishing provided for tourists were also
most Interesting.
Government Headstones.
Post 151 has received from Captain D. D.
Wheeler, Assistant Quartermaster United
States Army, headstone for the following",
who are buried in the cemeteries surround
ing the city.
Martin Schmidt,
Henry tlelser,
Jacob Florey,
Joseph Bishop,
John Troutman,
Martin Graff,
Mark Burk.
Anton Funalock,
Jacob Sclilezel,
Charles B.iuerhelm,
Mlchiaal Frlck,
William Kiphen,
F. Pcllicho5v,
Christ. Koeck.
Florentine Zlegler,
Conrad Lotz,
Fritz Kauffeld,
Jacob Faber,
Valentine Bonheyo,
D. J. Davis.
Edward Duffy.
Isaac Geisenger,
JohH H. Jones,
Henry Gracy.
Henry Ebberts,
David Scarem.
Henry Hergenrider,
E. G. Dtckman.
Edward Anthony,
George J. Manzy,
Johu Elhlinger.
J. G. Arris.
William Eckhart,
Patrick Suevelin,
John Seely.
Jacob DimmeU,
William Hcin,
William Seed,
James Bateman.
U J. 1AZKL,
Friends of dny of the above desiring to
take charge ot their headstones can have
that privilege by applying to Commaader L.
T. McGrath, No. 1022 Carson street, or to
Adjutant D. A. Jones, 1S21 Sidney street.
Applications are on file for quite a number
of others that have not yet arrived. When
they do, notice will be given in this colnmn.
Grand Army Bulletins.
Gioroe is. Dickson and Michael Shortley
were elected to membership by Post 3 last
Monday night.
Comrade Georoi S. Wood has been in
dorsed by General J. B. Sweitzer Post No.
ISO for national delegate.
Post 259's committee on General McCIel
land's memorial is composed of Comrades
W. A. Robinson, J. F. Slagle and Thomas J.
Hudson.
Comrade Hotxins' son has presented to
Circle No. 7 a handsome crayon drawing of
Mt. Shasta, to be hung in No. Vs room at the
Hawkins' Station Home.
About a dozen members or General J. B.
Sweitzer Post No. 430 paid their Invalid
comrade, James Q. Moore, a fraternal visit
at bis home Tuesday evening. AH had a
good time, especially Comrade Moore.
ComradeOscar Oehmlee, of Post 83, was
treated to a surprise birthday party at his
home on Dallas avenue, East End, last Wed
nesday evening. Many friends lrom the
two cities and from a distance were present.
Local members of the Loyal Legion will
banquet at the Duquesne Club to-morrow
nUht. They will have as their guests Com
panions R. B. Haves, General Gregg and a
number of Eastern members. There will be
0 or 70 plates.
Two more applications were read at the
meeting or General J. B. Sweitzer Post No.
480 Saturday, February 13, and Surgeon
Meyers has three on the way. The new post
is growing very nicely. At the present rate
it will go to Washington nearly 100 strong.
The reception and hop of Post 15Ts Wash
ington Association, which Is to take place
to-morrow evening in Central Turner Hall,
promises to be even a greater success and
mora brilliant affair than the first one.
Some prominent comrades from the East j
wui De present. s
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try anfl Ingrain.
Our line of Tapestry Brussels is
sufficiently large to make selection
an easy matter, indeed. They are
brand new goods, and all the
latest and choicest patterns are
represented in the collection.
Prices are 50c, 60c, 75c a yard,
according to quality, and any
judge of carpet will pronounce
these figures exceedingly modest,
ALL-WOOL EXTRA SUPER
INGRAINS in all the new patterns
at 75c quality and price speak
for themselves. Half-wool In
grains serviceable and durable
at 50c.
THE
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OPEN SATURDAYS TILL 10 P.
WORRY AVOIDED.
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The grocer who sells a cneapl
and inferior flavoring extract
and it proves unsatisfactory
to his customers, the blame
comes on him and his trade
is damaged. The Price Fla
voring Extract Company
has the largest and most
" complefe laboratory in the
world for the manufacture of
Dr. Price's Delicious Flavor-'
ing Extracts. These flavors
have secured a great reputa-j
tion for their perfect purity,
great strength and fine flavor.
Every person who has- used
Dr. Price's Extract of Lemon
Vanilla or Orange, knows
that they are perfectly relia
ble, and table delicacies are
never spoiled by their usa
MME. RUPPERT
S-A.1TS
Anyone can have a perfect complexion.
What Mme. Euppert says must be so if ex
perience and skill are worth anything.
Fully 1,500,000 ladies In the United States owe
their perfect complexion to the use of Mme.
Bnppert's Face Bleach. Its most wondertnl
effect is known in almost every household.
Tnousands who had diseases and discolor
atlons of the skin, including moths, freckles,
sallowness, pimples, eczema, etc, have had
their hearts gladdened by its use. $2 per
bottle; three bottle sufficient, for cure, $5.
Send 6c, or call for particulars.
ROOM 203,
Second Floor, Hamilton Building; S3 Fifth.
Avenue, Pittsburg. fe21-su
Win buy a good seo
ond-hand Sewrng
Machine, at '
THE
Domestic Office,
Ho. 8 SIXTH ST.
BROOKS,
AGENT,
Somestls Sewing Machine and
Domestic Patterns.
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Headquarters
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Housefurnishing
Goods.
Bnis, Drapsiies, Bic,
Have you noticed those whits
and gray Fur Rugs in our window?
If not, we wish to call your atten
tion to them. The price is only
2.50, but you would never guess
so low. Such a bargain isn't
seen every day. Smyrna Rugs,
all sizes and patterns, from 3 up.
Chenille Portieres, with dado, and
double fringe top and bottom, at
$6. These are new goods in ex
quisite designs. We are showing
a splendid line of Lace Curtains
from 1.50 to $15 a pair. No
better value offered anywhere.
HOUSEFURNISHER,
927 Penn Avenue.
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