THE PI IG DISPATCH, SUNDAY. MARCH 20, 3892. - - - -"L"tiiitii..i -" .. j . -. i'iiii :r ' " i S " '"r li ifnTfr' .;vSSf r- KESIDEXCE OF MRS. Some of the iromen of the Trinity Church Altar Society, who have great regard for old-time customs, hare arranged to precede Sunday, March 27 Mothering Sunday by a mid-Lent tea, observing at it all the pecu liar characteristics of the Feast or Fast Day following. Mothering Sunday, as all good' church people, especially those acquainted with the fashions of Old England, know, was the day when all servants and children absent from home were allowed to visit their rela tives, carrying to them usually a present of cake; this remembrance was called "Sim neh" The mid-Lent tea will be held at Miss Lillie "Walter's house, 181 "Western avenue, from 3 to 6 o'clock. There will be a sale of cake the Simnel of past times. An ad mission will be charged, the compensation far which will be a cup of tea or chocolate and a sandwich or cakes, and at the same time permission to buy Tery delicious home made cakes, which in commercial phrase ology, will be "bargains indeed." The engagement is announced of Miss Harriet "Welden Coyle, sister of Seed B. Coyle, Esq., and Dr. Albert Ccngdon Speer. Both young people are residents of Oak land. Since in this season there must always be a fine reason for doing anything that has the slightest social flavor about it,the Princeton alumni dinner naturally is accepted as a most delightful excuse. The preparations for this dinner are nearly completed, and no doubt next Thursday evening will find the Duquesne Club the setting for a scene of much enjoyment. The list of speakers com pleted up to the present time includes Dr. W. M. Sloane, Mr. John H. Bicketson, President Pittsburg Harvard Clcb, Mr. George B. "Wallace, Dr. "W. J. Holland, Chancellor "Western "University, and Prof. "W. B. Scott The present officers of the association are: Mr. "William Scott, '68, President; Hon. J. Calvin Eayburn, 72, Mr. A "W. "Wilson, 83, the Bev. C. M. Des Islets, '68, Mr. John B. Keenan, '80, Vice Presidents; Ex ecutive Committee, Mr. "W. "W. Lawrence, Chairman, Mr. "William H. Ellis, '73, Mr. George P. Hamilton, '80, Mr. John "Wilson, '82, Mr. Joseph B. Shea, '85; Mr. "William M. Hall, '85, Mr. Edward O. Bobinson, '86, Mr. James H. Lockhart, '87, .Mr. Georpe M. Gait, '89; Treasurer, Mr. Samuel B. Kelly. '87; Secretary, Mr. H. L. Goehring, 'S7. Perhaps aiter searching long and dili gently one may see a silver lining to the black cloud overwhelming one who loses his house by fire. At least this has been the experience of the two ladies whom a blaze in Sewickley deprived of housd and home last week. Miss Macrum says it is almost worth having a fire to discover one's friends. A cheaper way might be recom mended, but still if friends are raised out of a fire that must be, then it is a great com pensation. The problem then to solve is: Whether it is better to have a honse and friends incognito, or burn a home and have friends en evidence? Some ofthe people who went out to Cali fornia in the Press Club trip met at the Duquesne Hotel at dinner the other even ing. It is said that each man's toast was one of personal eulogy ot himself and con gratulation ol the little party on the poses sion of the particular concomitant atom represented in himself. These unassuming men naturally spent a really enjoyable re union, iu view ofthe individual realization of each man of the pleasure his company was conferring upon his neighbors. "We have heard of young ladies who got married tor the sols "end and aim of the anni versaries that followed. From a certain point of view, at. least that of comfort to the stomach, the most important happening of the week, socially, morally and intellectually, is the gossip about an English chophouse to be estab lished in Pittsburg for the sole purpose f furnishing meals for people whose appe tites keep all-night hours. It is true that a large part of our population retires to a seasonable bed. Nevertheless, in justice to the pSwerful minority, it is only fair to add that there are some extremely reputable people who wander about in the streets of Pittsburg alter midnight "seeking whom they msy devour." There are all sorts of inducements held oot -for the encourage ment of good habits nowadays. "Whether late hours is a good habit is, of course, a matter of individual opinion, but as bad treatment in the matter of iooil has had no reclaiming effects, pcrliaps a few good sup pers or so would be more successful. Makios Ckawfoed Gaixatter. THE SOCIAL HEEET-GO-EOUND. It Spins a Lively as Ever in Sptte of the JIarch Blizzard. Wednesday evening a surprise party was tendered Mr. Joseph Williams, ot Gny enta station. West Fcnu Railroad, In honor of Ins birthday, Iriends and Mrs. Williams cleverly puttinsr tbeir heads together to ar range the alTair. Mr. Williams received sev eral costly presents, among which were a Tery flue leather chair, a sliver cup and saucer and a hundsonio bouquet of flowers. The ladies nad prcpaied supper, and, nfter daucing and other ainiemeiits. the euests pmtook of the many delicacies setbeloie them. Anions those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ilciber, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Todd, Mr. and ills. Czarniecki, Mr. and Mrs. Men 111, Mr. and Mrs. CLinev, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kelley, Mr. and Mr- J. Lantz. Mr. and Mrs. Uol honse. Mr. and Mrs. Ott, Mr. and Mrs. 1L Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mr. and Mis. HolmisMr. and Mrs. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. feimpoon, Mr. and Mrs. 1L Lantz, Mr. and Mrs. White. Mr. and Mrs. 1. 1. Jasemau, Mrs. and Miss Shannon, Mrs. and Charles Murphy, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Cildgeaud the Misses J. 11. fceitz, Jennlo Itolshouse, Loula and Frankie Todd, Fannlo Humes, Annio and Sophia I'.cnrer. Carrie White, Xettio Lantz and Mcssis. Georgo H. Williams, Dr. Marshall, Albert Brown. Claire L. McLaugh lin, JolmX. bhanuon, Frank Hagan an dH. Kidd. A progressive euchre party, which proved one of the most enjoyable society events of the season amonjr the elite of Latrobe, was given at tho residence of Charles B. Fink, senior editor of the Advance, Friday even ing last. There were eight tables repre sented, and among the guesta ware a number - " JAMES A. CHAXBEBS. of brilliant euchre Tjlayers. Those present were Miss S. Jo St. Clair, of Indiana, Fa.; Edward Williams, of Blalrsville; Ira D. Sny der, of Greensburg; Misses Mary and Emma Dotv, J. W. Hartman and wife, Mrs. J. E. Heck, Misses Gertrude Wakefleld, Mvrtle Bierer, Jennie Stotler, Mollis Kuhn, L. H. Harr and wife, E. F. Saxmanand v ile, Marcus Saxman and wife. Br. C. M. St. Clair and wire, Georjro De Laney, H. H. Smith, John C StocWberger, J. D. Houston, S. P. Eeed, Le Boy Fleming, Will Cooper, W. JL Shu maker, Charles H. Wakefleld and D. J. Bush, Eq. Tne first prizes were captured bv Miss Mary Doty and Mr. J. D. Houston, while the booby prizes fell to the lot of Mrs. Dr. St. Clair and L. H. Harr. Thlrtv c-amea were played at each table, -the "correct counters" being used. When the series was hair completed tho hostess served several courses of elegant refreshments, at tho same time presenting each of her guests with a beautiful buttonniere of fragrant flowers. One of the most fashionable events of the season was held In honor of Mr. William England, Flumer street, on Friday evening, March 18, 1S92. The large double parlors were thrown open and dancing and card playing were participated iniuntil a late hour. The music was furnished by tho Minuette Orchestra. At 12 o'clock the guests weie seated to a Bumptnous repast to which all did ample jus tice. Among those present were the Misses Margaret A. Givens, Ella Adams, Mav Hagen, Alice and Florida Miller, Eliza beth Hutchinson, Ella Ogden. Lizzie Hare, Emma Colvin. Elizabeth Taylor, Jennie Taylor and Annie England; Messrs. Lucius Hill, Herbert Wilson, Chailes Adams, Gny Gross, Harry McConnell, William Mc cracken, Fred Cole, William Young. J. F. Miller and William England; Mr. and Mrs. Charlei A. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles England and others. There was a delightful "Day with the pupils" at St. Joseph's Academy, Seton Hill, Greensburg, yesterday. It was the annual celebration of St. Joseph's Day, and there were a number of visitors from Pittsburg and other cities. A good programme of music and recitations by the pupils and Sis ters was carried out, and the well-known hospitality of the Sisters Insured full atten tion to the creatuie comforts of the guests. St. Joseph is the patron saint ofthe Catholic Church, and the Seton Hill Academy being named after him the Sisters of Charity, who direct the establishment, make it a specially important day in their year. A wedding that caused some stir In Wil kinsburg last week was that of Mrs. Sue Winsenroth and Mr. Samuel A Tucker, which took place last Tuesday evening in the parsonage of the Methodist Frotestant Church, Sandusky street, Allegheny City. Rev. G. G. Conway officiated, and none but intimate friends of the conple were present. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker will reside on Boss street. Wilfcinsburg. The bride is well known and popular In Wilkinsburg, she having been a resident of that place since she was a child. Mr. Tucker was formerly a Washington county man. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Bellevue, Bachelor. Club, was held at the home of Messrs. James L. and S. C. Irvin last Triday evening. After a brief business session three new members were Introduced to his Koyal Highness, the Bschelor Goat. Even the victims enjoyed themselves. Supner was served, after which a stag quadrille and various other amusements were indulged in. Those present w'ero Messrs. it. jr. Hunter, u. G. Gibson, George Boardman, A. M. Travis, George Finley, Frank Berger, L. O. Cameron, Jr., J. L. and S. C. Irvin, George Balston, Percy Sta ck house and George Campbell. A phantom party was given last evening at the residence of Mr. Edward Fiatkowski, South street, Wilkinsburg, by Miss Lulu Fiatkowski and Mr.Beed Hill. There were 33 couples present, and when the gay company made its appearance all disguised in the sheets and pillow slips, there was a great deal of lun and guesiny as to who was who. Music and dancing were the amusements of the evening, and the party broke up only just in time to escape breaking into the Sab bath, and with the plea$antest or recollec tions of the few hours they had spent under the hospitable roof of the charming young hostess. An amusing entertainment was given at the Wilkinsburg Opera House on St. Pat rick's evening under the auspices of the Players' Club, of Braddock. for the benefit of St. James' E. C. Church, Wilkinsburg. "Handy Andy" was performed iu a very creditable manner before a large audience. The musical director was Miss Marie Gtrard, and some of tho prominent performers were Misses Dunlap, Lucy Miller, Kate McKeever, Kate McGowan and Messrs. William Flnnin, William Irvine, Charles Gllmore, Charles McGarvey, Bichard Thomas and others. Miss Sarah Boice, one of Wilkinsburg's popular society girls, was married on Tues day evening to Hr.T. S. Sloan a well-known resident of Greensburg. The ceremony was perlormed at the residence of Mr. J. M. Lysinger, on Bebecca street, in the presence of the relatives and friends of the conple. The bride has been living with Mrs. Lysinger, who is her sister. Alter congratu lations Mr. and Mrs. Sloan left on un ex tended wedding tour of Eastern cities. On their return they will reside in Greensburg. The marriage season at Braddock Is re ported to be not at all "noisy" during Lent, the only ripple in the calm of the peniten tial sea being the ceremony uniting Miss Mary Masters and Mr. William Harde. The Bev. Charles Beincwald perlormed the mar riage at the house of the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. William Bedman, on Washington avenue. Both the young people aie resi dents of Parnassus, wheie they will live upon returning from the wedding tour. Fifty young ladles and men belonging to the North Braddock U. P. Church spent Thursday nigh t at the house of Mr. Harry Squires on Sixth street. The costumes of the young ladles did not display any par ticular variety, but were certainly novel, each one of them being habilitated in a w bite china silk wrapper, which the occa sion demanded. Games were a part of the ev ening entertainment, which closed with supper. The traveling evangelists, Mr. and Mrs. Horner, who have peen conducting praise services in the United Bretlfreu Church, of Wilkinsburg for some time, are the guests of Bev. Mr. Kiester, of the church, and Mrs. Kiester, on Boss street, Wilkinsbuig. Mr. Horner is known as a remarkable sweet singer. Tho Central Turn Vereln will give its annual concert Wednesday, March 23, at its ball, Forbes street. Misses Sarah and Agnes Togcl and Messrs. Joseph Vogel, Sam S. Amberson and Fred Toerge will be the soloists. loerge's orchestra will furnish the music lor oveituie and dancing. On Monday last the handsome residence of Mr. David Martin, Nunnery Hill, Allegheny, 'was the scene of a pleasaat surprise tendered In honor of Mr. Martin's S2d birthday. Danc ing and music were the principal features of the evening. An elaborate and delicious supper was served at midnight. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers, Mr. and Mrs. McClain. Mr. and Mrs. Miller, I Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Truran, Mr. and Mrs. jucuumons, air. anu jars, oieeio, Mr. and Mr! McCadden, Mr.'and Mrs. Mc Farland, the Misses Annie Wilson, Lrdia Mitchell, Annie Truran, Lizzie Dow, Kate 6weenev, Lizzie Martin, Bessie Martln.Julia Ome Is, Lizzie Grav, Messrs. John Moreland, Herbert Watson, Harry Chalmers, John Cos tello, David Dow. Frank Steele, Robert Lus ter, Harry Bueky, Seott and Bichard Brown. , A pleasant farewell surprise was given in honor of Mrs. William Byers, of Main street Allegheny, on Monday evening. The even ing was made enjoyable by dancing and singing, after which eopper was served. Among those present were Mrs. Margaret Christian. Mrs. Jacob Kolb and son, Mrs. Louisa Still and daocbter, Mrs. Henry Elsen. beis and daughters Leah, Emma and Stella, Miss Annie Albers, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christian and daughter Hazel, Mrs. Daniel Jamion, Mrs. Charleston and son, Mrs. and MI'S Fitzgerald, Mrs. Samuel Murphy, Mrs. and the Misses Murphy, Mrs. Bobert Main ing, Mrs. George Morel and Miss Morel, Mrs. T M.Mlmn nd Mr. Mahon. Mrs. Johnson and the Misses Minnie and Nettle Johnson, the Misses Kntie Schintzer, Tillie Meyer, and Kittle Walter. A very pleasing ntertaintment and sup per was given"by the "G's" of Homewood, assisted by the Geneva College "G's" and others at Homewood, Beaver Co., Thursday evening last. A musical and literary pro gramme occupied the earlier part oi tqe ovening. One of the most pleasant features of the evening was the reunion of some of the friends alter a separation of years. Many pleasant events or former years were recalled, and now friendships pledged. There were present friends from Crestline Galiln, Homestead, Beavel Falls, Geneva, Allegheny. The Misses Hunter. Hershberg and McDowell particularly merit praise for tho successful nature of the entertainment. On Friday evening last an enjoyable select surprise party was given In honor of Miss Stella Hoedle, at her residence, 101 Lowry street, Mt. Troy. Those present were the Misses Maud E. McKnight, Ada and Ivy Ejrgers, Stella Rlchai dson, Bertha Pinkerton, Lillie McCord. Mabel Fairley, Grace Cam eron, Tenle Lauman, Miss Graham, Miss Rader, Miss Anna Hoedle; Messrs. Henry GrafT, Charles, Watson, John Eicher, David Clouj-hly, Harry and William Niehaus, Will Schad, Charles Daum, Charles Richardson, Mr. Curtis and Mr. Connell. The features of the evening were dancing and games. The young ladies of the North Braddock United Brethren Church held the first rearu lar meeting last Tuesday evening of the newly organized Young Ladies' Mission Band. The band nurabers23 members. Miss Elsie Callahan was elected delegate to the Allegheny Conference Convention of the AVomen's Missionary Society, which will meet in June at Altoona. The officers for the vear are: President, Miss Elsie Calla lian;Vice Presidents, Miss Ella Soles, Miss Martha Shank; Secretary, Miss Mary Jones; Treasurer, Mis3 Ada Hefrin. The marriage of Mr. John H. Davis, of Homestead, and Miss Kate Ott, or East Brady, was celebrated at the residence of Dr. B. S. Wallace, of East Brady, by the Bev. F. C Brecht. in the presence of a few invited guests. The young couple were the recipi ents of many valuable and useful presents. Alter a sumptuous dinner was served, they left for a tour or the principal cities or the East, after which they will return to setup their lares and penates in Homestead. The "West End Club" held its monthly party at the resldenceof Mr. Frank Graham. Those present were the Misses iiaa Jones, May V. Wehrli, Lizzie Dipple, Katie Dipplo, Lizzie Bauer, Maggie Bradley, Lizzie Vauzhan, Annie Freeling, Messrs. Thomas F. Walter, William Shook, John Vaughan, George Bauer, Frank Graham, Joseph Smith, William Miller, Joseph Smith, William Dipple. The evening, was spent In games and dancing. One of the social events of the season was a birthday party tendered to Joseph Bruck miller, Jr., at the residence of his parents, Rush street, last Wednesday. Among the many present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. A Kirchner, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hartman, Mrs. Moggio Hartman, Mr. J. Jackson and Mr. V. Alien. The amusements of the evening were music and lunch. An entertainment consisting of Shakes pearian tableaux, a farce comedy, etc., is to be given by. the Home Missionary Society of the Grace Church ot Sharpsburg on Tuesday evening, March 29, 1892. in the Y. M. C. A Hall of that place. Miss Elizabeth Cory and Miss Fannv Collier have charge of tho ar rangements. The talent engaged Is entirely local. ' One of the social events of the past week was a dancing and card party at Cyolorama Hall, on Tuesday evening, chaperoned by Mrs. A L. Brinker, Mrs. C. P. Ferson and Mrs. L G. Beam. Snpper was served at mid night. Muslo was inrnlshed by Toerge Orchestra. Dancing continued until 2 a.m., when the evening came to a very pleasant close. TheManette Circle held its annual purim carnival de masque on Monday evening, the lith instant, at Central Turner Hall, Forbes street. The society Is a musical and social organization. The officers tor the coming term are: Jos. A. Harris, President; B. Levi, Vice President; F. Pflaum, Director; B. Streng, Secretary, and F. Kalm, Treasurer. Mrs- Mary T. Lathrop, who lectured in the Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church on Mfln day cveninc, under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, was the guest of Mrs. Givens, of Rebecca street, ddring her short stay in the borough. Portraits In oils painted by a New York artist of Mr. Andrew Carnegie, the late Thomas M. Carnegie and the late Captain William B. Jones occupy prominent places in the alcoves or the Braddock Free Li brary. Mr. H. C Frlck is the donor. The last entertainment of the Wilkinsburg public scnool courso is to take place to-morrow evening in the lecture room -of the Presbyterian Church in that place. Mr. J. Dewitt Miller will deliver a lecture on the subject of "Uses of Ugliness." Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hamilton hare Issued cards for a reception at their home, corner Center and Whitney streets, Wilkins burg, on Tharsday evening next. The occa sion will be the celebration of the fifth anni versary of their wedding. . One of the social events at Etna during the week was a party given by Miss Adda Hun ter at her home on Friday evening. Danc ing and games were tho features ofthe even ing. A sumptuous luncheon was served at a late hour. Miss Jessie "V. Long, daughter of Hon. Henry M. Long, of Edgeworth, has been ad mitted into the highest class in the New Yoik Conservatory of Music Last Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Reimer invited a few of their friends to assist in celebrating the ninth anniversary of their marriage. PERSONAL GOSSIP OB THE WEEK. Mr. Ross Moore and family have removed from Wilkinsburg to Bedford, Pa. Mr. Samuel Morris, of Indianapolis, la visiting relatives in Wilkinsburg. Mi John Hays, of Wheeling, Is visiting Mrs. Wellens, of Mifflin street, Lawrenoe ville. Miss Annie B. Hezlep, of Swlssvale, visited Mis. J. T. Johnston, of Johnstown, last week. Miss Luella A Owen, of St. Joseph. Mo.. Is visiting her sister. Mrs. W. B. Orr, in Alle gheny. Mrs. 8. M. Perry, of Cleveland, O., formerly of Braddock, is the guest of Mrs. C M. Schwab. . MIes Mamie Turner, daughter of T. D. Turner, of Wilkinsburg, Is seriously IU with scarlet fever. . Mrs. T. G. Grace, of Greensburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. L. Shultz, of Center street, Wilkinsburg. Miss Jena Kenser, of Allegheny, returned homo this week after spending six weeks In New York City. Mr. John Nichols, of Johnstown, Is visit ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. HVNIchols, or North Braddock. Mr. George Plasterer has returned to Wis consin after several weeks' visit to his parents at Braddock. Miss Florence McConnelLof Haaelwood, was a guest of the Misses Richardson, of Braddock, the past week. Miss Pauline Weaver and her nephew, Emil Renner, of Youngstown, O., are visit lug relatives in Allegheny. Mrs. Thomas Seddon, of North Braddoor, has returned from a three weeks visit to relatives at New Lisbon, O. Mis Annie Ferguson, of Hampton Place, ij-T,. isvWfsftaA.. ' jyjfejji Wilkinsburg, who has been on a visit In Philadelphia, arrived home last week. The young people of the Port Perry M. E. Church the past week organized a Chapter of the Epworth League with some 40 mem bers. Mrs. L. E. Irwin, MraT Mary Lemmon, Miss Grace Monroe and Mr. George N. Monroe have left for a few weeks' sojourn at Vir ginia Beach, Va. Mr. Byers, of Rebecca street, Wilkinsburg, Is home from Southern California. His health has been much Improved by the "glorious climate." The Iriends of Dr. Charles Weida, of Brad dock, will be pleased with the news that steady convalescence has set in. Dr. Weida has had a severe Illness of typhoid fever. Mr. J. C. Ralston, of Wilkinsburg, has re turned home after a stay of six weeks at Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Ralston and children Will remain there for some weeks longer. Miss Nellie Elverson, of New Brighton, who has been the guest of Miss Lulu Faw eett, of Talbot avenue, Braddock, for sev eral weeks, has returned home. Mr. J. L. Burke, of Allegheny City, the first tenor in the quartet or the Wagner Musical Club, of Braddock. has withdrawn uunng tne past wees, mr. Harry mcuonaiu, of the same city, taking his place. Bev. Timothy Burgess, pastor of theUntted Brethren Church, at Weaver's Old Stand, Westmoreland, was the guest of relatives in Wilkinsburg last week. Mr. Burgess was at one time a resident of Wilkinsburg, at whleh time he was In charge of a Mission Chusph at Brushton. , EDUCATING THE YOUNG. "Effort to Organize a Citizens' "League to Send Children to School A Big Institute New Buildings Honoring Wicker sham' Memory Schoolroom Gossip. Mrs. H. E. Monroe, former President of a Kansas female college, and now one of the officers of the Citizens' League of New Jersey, was in the city yesterday and held a consultation with Prof. H. W. Fisher, of tho Executive Committee of the State Teachers' Association, regarding the establishing of a Citizens' Leazue in Pennsylvania, She wants the matter brought up at the coming meeting of the association to be held at Beaver Falls in July, and this will be done. The League, as established in New Jersey, and which it is proposed to establish in Pennsylvania, is conducted on the following plan: The object of the league is to develop citizens. Its members band together to see that all children in the State go to school at least four months in the year. Children who are attending school are asked by the teachers how many and who of the children 'living near them do not come to school. The teachers as committees investigate, and of courso in a malorlty of cases find that it is the lack of money to obtain clothes, etc, or else the earnings of the child are either needful to the parents or sufficiently large to keep him from school. The league after investigation says to the parent: "Let your child attend soiiool for four months and we will give him clothes so that he can go to school and we will also see that you get sufficient provi sions that will repay you for the amount that you would lose while vour child attends school for lour months." The teachers then suggest to the pupils that each bring some sort of a contribution which may he of money, of edibles, or of clothing. These contributions are then devoted to the families of the children given a chance to go to school. As" an instance of the success of the scheme it may be said that in Atlantic City there are now only two children .of available school age who do not attend school, and they are cripples; whereas, before the estab lishment of the League there were about 200 children who, did not attend school. That other States outside of New Jersey look upon the plan with favor can be seen from the fact that Prof. Deremer, head of tho league of that State, has been offered $5 000 a year by Brooklyn to go there to establish and take charge of a Citizens' League. Mrs. Monroe is on her way to Washington to con sult the Commissioner of Education to con sider making the league plan national. Honoring an Educator's Memory. March 25, next Friday, has been fixed by the Wickersham Memorial Commute ap pointed by the State Teachers' Association as the date on which to reverence the memory of the man who did so much to establish and strengthen Pennsyl vania's great Bchool system Mr. Wickersham. The exercises will be general throughout the State and will partly consist of biographical sketch of this educator, who gave his services as teacher, county' superintendent, founder of the State Normal School system, principal of, the first normal school at Mlllorsvllle, Lan caster county, and his 15 years' service as Superintendent of Public Instruction. He was the author of two books on pedagogics that have been translated Into the French, Spanisli and Japanese languages. In con nection with these sketohes the exercises will be interspersed with gems from his writings, by the children, and music. The committee also decided that the memorial should take the form of a library In the Capitol ac Harrisburg. The plans to establish the library will be submitted to the State Teachers' Association, held In July. Opening th New Buildings. Pittsburg's Increased school population Is yearly adding new school buildings. The Luckey district will open its new four roomed addition to the No. 1 building next Friday evening with an entertainment and flag presentation. Thursday will be visitors' day, and In the afternoon the parents will view the pupils' work and Inspect the new building which is complete in every respect. Superintendent Luckey will make an ad dress. The new 29-roomed school building of the Allen district will bo dedicated in June. Four of the rooms have been made ready for occupancy in April, but the entire building will not be regularly used till September. In May the 15-roomed Homewood building will De aeuicateu. A General Institute Called. Superintendent Luckey has called a teachers' general institute for .Saturday, April 9, at the Ralston School at 1:30 r. it. Profs. C. B. Woods, William A Froudflt- and Joseph M. Logan will discuss the question, "Upon What Basis Will Promotions Be Madet" which is peculiarly interesting trora the fact that the Central Board of Education has appointed a committee to revise the present method lor admission to High School, which pommittee Is now In corre spondency with other cities to obtain the methods employed in other cities. A query box will be on hand, in whioh the teachers can place any educational ques tions they wish to be propounded. Odds and Ends of Gossip. Feitjat the schools close for a week's vaca tion. It is also pay day for the teachers. Tns Howard Sohool Board has already en gaged the Idlewlld grove for a big picnic on June 21. Mis3 Patite, the assistant principal ofthe Lawrence school, and friend. Miss Gesh.wlU visit in Washington, D. C, during vacation. Miss Geaob MoMastzbs, of the Grant school, will shoitly terminate her connec tion with that school to take a position in her brother's office State SurEBiBTXicDsirr Wallib and School Commissioner C. C. Coursin, of Ohio, will ad dress the teachers at the Allegheny City In stitute next Friday evening at the High School assembly room. Miss Da Anxrrr, of the Howard School, has been having what one might call a forced vacation for the last month. Her friend, Miss MoElheney, with whom she remains, has a siege or scarlet fever, which, being a contagious disease, prevents Miss De Armltt from attending school. The Pittsburg Teaohers' Library Is In a fair way to obtain a valuable and antique addition to its shelves, which already con tain many Instructive volumes. An old res ident of the East End, who contemplates giving up housekeeping, has offered Har per's complete volumes, since 1850, for a small consideration. Next Friday afternoon the Washington schools, three in number, will have a very fine exhibit of drawing, which will be sent to the State Teachers' Association at Bed ford in July. Drawings, paper cuttings and moldings will comprise the exhibit. A Wickersham meinoiial exercise will be an other feature of the afternoon. The Teachers' Permanent Certificate Com mittee will meet next Saturday at the Cen tral Board of Education at 10 a. x. to receive the report of the members as to the stand ins of the candidates at the late examina tion, and as the latter are all on the anxious seat. It Is proper to -suppose that a goodly number of them will be there in person to see if they triumphantly passed the test. With the coming of each school vacation the spring one is nigh one always expects the announcement of a few marriages among tho teaohers, these "few" who for tunately save the whole oolony from the established opinion that teachers, do not marry. The latest marriage tp chronicle is I that of Miss Hannah Watklns, a popular I teacher or the Bellfleld school, to Mr. T. I Evans next Thursday evening. I ThnnxeeriHTB committee met In the Pen sion office Friday night andflxed as the time for the assembling qfthe Grand Army Day Committee for 1892 the second Saturday in May at 3 o'clock in Common Council Cham ber. In the notices to be sent out this week notifying the posts of this action the differ ent commands-will be requested to Indicate through their representatives onthecommit tee whether or not Grand Army Day shaU be celebrated this year, and if so the manner of celebration. A committee consisting of Comrades w. J. Patterson, or Post 157; Samuel Scott, of Foss 88, and A. C. Frank, of Post 131, was ap pointed to audit the accounts of the treas urer. This committee was directed to formulate a statement of the expenses con nected with the Departroent.Encampment, and to forward the same to the posts ortne county. The Executive Committee found that the assessment made on the posts for the expenses of the Encampment would not be needed, and directed that the sa me he returned to those posts that have paid. When all bills are paid the present Execu tive Committee will have about $150 to turn over to the new committee. wm. At the conclusion or the meeting Friday evening the members adjourned to OldCity Hall to. hear the lecture of Of" J -RjJF-Hastings on the "Johnstown Flood.' The entertainment was under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Alliance, who gave up the hall at the time of the De partment Encampment for the P?n0SS f the citizens' banquet to the delegates. The action of tho Executive Committee was to show appreciation of the kindness of the ladies. Foit2El's Memorial Service. Duquesne Post No. 259 will hold a memo rial service In memory of Comrades Benja min Darlington, L. Halsey Williams, Will lam H. Irwin and William McClelland, next Tnesday evening in the post room, No. 77 Sixth avenue. The Committee of Arrange ments consisting of Comrades Edward Abel, W. F. Herbert, J. M. Schoonmaker, Gus Schwarm and William R. Thompson announce the following programme: Open ing of tho Post, Commander I. K. Becker: Prayer, Chaplain, Bev. Dr. M. B. Eiddle; Reading of records of deceased Comrades, Adjutant Edward Abel; Report of Jlemorial Committee on Comrade Willinm McClelland, Past Commander Judge J. F. Siale: Music, "Sleep, Comrades, Sleep and Rest," Quartet; Address, Past Com mander John S. Lambie of PostJS; Solo, so Srano selection, Miss Carrie Tarrant; Ad ress, Rev. David Jones, D. D.; Duet, selec tion, Misses Carrie Tarrant and Annie Orr; remarks by Comrades William R. Thomp son, J. M. Schoonmaker and Chaplain Rid dle; Music, "God Be With Yon Till We Meet Acrain," Quartet. The music will be furnished by Post 1573 quartet, composed of Miss Carrie Tarrant, foprano; Miss Annie Orr, alto: Comrade X. I o. i(ee3, tenor, uuu ouiijiud a, -u. .uuuu.,. basso, witn jniss .neien cruuuc, ntuiiipu nist. A cordial invitation is extended to the relatives and friends of the deceased comrades, also to all friends of the Grand Army in general. Comrade L K. Becker re quests all members of the post to be present. Postscripts. Coitbape Eiogs was wolcomed back Into the fold of Post 155 Friday evening. Comrade J. B. HtrrcHnrsoTf is chairman of the Memorial Committee of Post 88. Comrade John MoShaub le Chairman of Post 157's Memorial Committee this year. Post 3 will attend the memorial services of Post 259 Tuesday evening, March 22, 1892, in a body. Comhadb Wnj.ii.3r H. Eeed, of Post 8, Is laid up with a compound fracture of one of his legs. Coxarrrrra on Fatr of the W. R. Corps from Post 3 consists of Comrades Eaton, Wallace and Miller. The Inspecting officials are getting ready for their sprinsr duties, and are busy block ing out the work, Anothir comrade wasmnstered by Gen eral J. B. Sweitzor Post No. 480, Saturday evening, March 12. Auosa the visitors at Posts last Monday were Colonel P. N. Guthrie, of Post 117, and Comrade O. M. Head, of 259. Comrade W. F. Speer, of Post 3, Is getting along as well as could be expected, but his hand will probably remain crippled. Post 157's annual memorial service will be held in the Second M. P. Churoh, Fifth ave nue, near Marion street, next Sunday. Rev. Colonel Danes has been installed as Chaplain of Hays Post 3. The post will now have ono of the best chaplains in the State. Post 3 expect to take 500 persons In their special train to the National Encampment to be held In Washington D. C, September 20,1592. Commander Thomas J. Laurel, of Post 203, has been confined to his room by sickness for the past week, and he seems to improve very siowiy. The Memorial Committee or General J. B. Sweitzer Post No. 480 Is made up as follows: Commander J. H. Atkinson and Comrades Reid, Ross, Gross and Luckctt. Post 3's Memorial Committee this year Is composed of the lollowing comrades: John S. Lambie, Edward Fisher, T. W. Baker, Albert Moore and Morris Rosenthal. The Women's Relief Corps, Department of Pennsylvania, has tendered to Post S a vote of thanks for the use of their Post room during their Depaitment Encampment. Comrade O. M.-HiAD,"of Post 259, has been appointed an assistant Inspector at large, and assigned to dnty throughout the depart ment. Department Inspector Suydam could not have made a better appointment. Rehearsals for the "Drummer Boy of BhI lob," soon to be produced by Post Stor the benefit of their charity fund, are held every Wednesday evening at the Post room. The cast is said to be the best they ever bad. COMMAKDEB JOHN D. MoFARLAND, of Post S, has directed the members of his command to assemble at the post room. Tnesday even ing at 7 o'clock. In full nnirorm toattend the memorial services of Post 259 in a body. Post 15l's open meeting last Thursday evening was a most enjoyable affair. Com The Secret, is Out. Housekeepers are finding out that many baking powders contain ammonia ; perhaps they have tested them; possibly they have caught the pungent an4 suggestive fumes from a' " fresh " can of ammoniated powder. No wonder the manufacturers are afraid to let the people know wnat such powders are made of. There is no '"patent medicine" mystery about Cleveland's Baking Pfiwder. It is not bnly free from ammonia and all adulterants, but the composition is plainly stated onevfery can. The materials are the best Science can produce, 'and a trial convinces any housekeeper that General Hurst (late Ohio Food Commissioner) was right in- saying " Cleveland's is absolutely the best-' rade William H. Graham, of Post 88, lectured , to a full house on his travels abroad. Aa an entertainer Comrade Graham 1 "right in It." The arrangements for Post 3's coming pre sentation of th e "Drummer Boy" are in good shape. The tickets will be ready for dis tribution to-morrow night, when each com rade of the post is requested to be present to receive his quota. Post 157 decided Thursday night to turn out in a body on the night of Friday, April 1, and escort Comrade William J. Patterson up to the hall dedication of Post 155 on Mt. Washington, on which occasion Comrado Patterson is to deliver the dedicatory ad dress. At the camp fire to be given by Post 3, to members and their families, Monday, April 4, Comrade C. F. McKenna will give his lecture on "Picturesque Europe" with stereopticon illustrations. The lecture will be interspersed with vocal and Instrumental music and recitations. Post 3 has adopted a resolution providing that hereafter the first Monday evening of each month, oxcepting July and August, will be set apart lor a camp fire and social entertainment in place of the customary business meeting. The first of these affairs will take place two weeks from to-morrow night. . At the close of Post 3's regular business meeting to-morrow night the question of the Post visiting Washington in a body during mi atlonal Encampment in September will be aoted upon and a committee ap pointed to Immediately proceed to make ar rangements ror the visit. All comrades de Firing to go are requested to attend and en rou their names on the Ust of the club to be formed for that purpose . Post 545, of Bennett, has been enjoying very good meetings for some weeks, and it is hoped these may always continue. Al though 545's numbers are small, there is a fraternal feeling existing among the com rades that fills up any void that might exist. Post 5t5's members would be pleased to have comrades from other posts visit them occasionally. Go and see them, comrades. You will find them at their post room every Monday night ready to give you a cordial welcome Mas. Emma GRAorr,nee Cordell, hats gone to her long home. Union soldiers remember her with tho sincerest love, because, while all the active males of her family were at tho front sho remained at home for the pur pose of providing every.patriotlo comtort. And she did. Tho record is not alone In Old City Hall, but It Is right across from the old Union depot. She gave the held, when needed. Her brothers who foucht live: and her mom ory shall survive. Post 41, G. A. R., called Colonel O- H. Ripney, and the Ladles' Circle of Post 41, G. A. R., as well as all patriots, will revere her memory for the good she has done. - Sons of Veterans. NettwCamp No. S3 has applied for a char ter for a guard. Ltsli Camp No. 2's Ladles' Aid will hold an entertainment In a few weeks. The Sharpsburg camp will be visited by the County Association next month. Commander O. D."Stbwabt is working hard for Camp 162 and the County Association. Camp 4 mnstered in four recruits last meet ing and a number of applications are pend ing. Brother Habbt D. CtrmrxrzR, of Camp No. 162, is again at his place of business after a serious Illness. Colheb Camp No. 139, under command of Commander George W.Kenouf; has made" a large gain in membership this quarter. Ton many friends of Past Commander John C. Ellis, of Davis Camp, are giving him a hearty welcome on his return from his Southern trip. Ltsle Camp No. 2 has appointed a commit tee, with D. G. Brose as Chairman, to try, with the co-operation of other camps, to have a State field encampment of Sons of veterans instead of going to Washington. All brothers are desired to accompany the Allegheny County Association to Home stead to-morrow evening to visit Hollings head Camp No. 3L They can leave Union station at 6.30 p. m. or B. & O. depot at 7:10 P. m., returning-at 10-30 p. m. Major Samukc Harpeb Camp No. 163 will hold an election for junior vice commander on Tuesday, April 5. This camp's meeting last Tuesday was highly enjoyable. Past Commander J. II. Shaw was presented by the camp with the "Iron cross." Mr. R. Bruce Darkness, of the United States Weather Bureau, is one of the new members. He is a son or the late Colonel T. C. Hark ness, or the Eighty -first Pennsylvania Regi ment, for whom Camp So. 169, at Wilkes barre, Pa., is named. Union Veteran Legion. Fred Whoteb, late of Company C, Four teenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, wasmnstered into No. 6 Friday night. B. F. Austot, late or the Thirteenth New York Infantry, was proposed for member ship In No. 6 at tho last meeting. Comrade Edward Fisher, of Post 8 and Encampment No. 1, U. T. L., is again In stalled in the Internal Revenue office. Quartermaster Geterai. Blaib will proba bly attend the Appomattox Day celebration here. He is a general favorite throughout The members of No. 6 resolved Friday to attend the necktie social to be given by the ladles or the U. V. L., on the 29th Inst, at the hall of Post 162. No. 6 has directed its trustees to rent the hall at the corner of Federal and Lacock streets, from April L Post 162 has leased and will fit this hall up. Hekbt Otrvrn, or No. 6, late a member of the Thirteenth United States Infantry, Gen eral Sherman's old regiment, Is now Presi dent of a national bank In Tacoma, Wash. HESBTMoCAnr,late of Company D.Seventy ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Max Sevier, late of the First Virginia Artillery, wore mustered into No. 6 at the last meet ing. Captais Wbioht, Warden of the Western Penitentiary, who is a member or No. 6, has arranged his guard so that members of the Legion can now attend the meetings of their encampment. It was announced at the last meeting of No. 6 that Mrs. Rust, a daughter of Comrade E. F. Seaman, bad died In the State of Kan sas last week. The comrades of No. S heartily sympathize with Comrade Seaman In this great bereavement. It Is said that National Commander Pal mer appeared at a meeting of the Legion in Philadelphia in the full uniform of a Major General of the. United States army, while his Adjutant General, who accompanied him, was clothed as a Brigadier General. They ar'e being much criticised for this In fringement of the rules and regulations. Evcampmibt No. 1 Monday night decided to hold a general meeting In the Auditorium the evening of April 9 to celebrate Appo mattox Day. It Is quite likely that Generals Blocum, of New York, Bosecrans of Wash ington, Gibson, or Ohio, and other prominent soldiers will be present. Invitations will be extended to the several organizations in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Vir ginia. Encampment No. 0, of Allegheny.will probably appoint a committee to work with that from No. L f kI & ITI "l TiV&dtTW&'&' NEW ADVEBTISEatETTS. THE LARGEST 11 LEADING MILLINERT HOUSE III WEST. PEN! The Elegant Mag nificence and Almost Regal Splendor of Our Millinery Im portationSjCreations and' Expositions, Coupled With Onr OUR NERY TAKES Mil Wen, Hji Fiai MARCH 23, 24, AND 25. MM YOURS ARE CORDIALLY fflVHi TO ATM Peruse Following Ust of Specialtfes. You'll Find Them Interest ing, Instructive and Bona Fide Money-Savers : EEEMIS, CAPES, WRAPPERS, COSTUMES, i Ladies' elegant tailor-made Reefer Jackets, in tan, black or navy, 30 inches long, open bound seams, cheap enough tot anybody for a five-dollar bill, pick of the pile Thi3 week for $3.74 Each A ftost lady-like, graceful fitting garment, those Ladies' Tan, Black or Navy Cloth Capes; they're 40 inches long, handsomely and beautifully em broidered, an excellent $6 garment. This week for $4.24 Each Ladies' charming tailor-made "New Ideal" Blazers;" they come only in black and blue, are 28 inches long, have neatly stitched edges; in fact, they're stylish $4.50 garments, but we'll sell'em Thisweek for $2.24 Each An almost endless variety of shades and styles Children's New Spring Reefers This week for 98c, $l.49r$2.24, $2.49, $3.49 and $4.49 Each Beautifully fashioned and fitted, well made, in all colors and styles, Ladies' Habit Cloth Dresses at from This week for $4.49, $5.49, $7.49, $9.98 and $12 Each The biggest variety in either city of Ladies' Bell Skirts, all the different weaves of cloths represented, and at very much lower prices than you're ac customed seeing same class of goods selling for. This week from $2.99 to $10 Each Our Wrapper Department has been an extremely pleasant revelation to the cash-purchasing, economical, money-saving ladies of these two cities, neighboring counties, townsand States. Every day we're receiv ing the latest styles, both in material and fashion. We're far in the lead, and by your continued and deserved patronage mean to maintain our position. Nothing in the line of Ladies' Wrappers worth having or look ing at that we haven't got at a great deal less money than is charged elsewhere, hence our leadership. This week from 98c to $35 Each It's impossible, with the small space at our command and limited time at our disposal, to enumerate or describe our various styles of Ladies' Waists. However, if you're thinking of buying one, we can save you from 25c to $3.50 on the transaction. Our prices '11 vary This week from 49c to $10 Mails, Tails leas, 1. EVERYBODY'S BARGAINS. Lovely patterns in handsome $2, $2.50, $3 and $4. Lace Curtains to be put out This week for 99c, $1.24, $1.49 and $1.99 a Pair Stylishly pretty Lace Curtains with beautiful Brussels Effects, $4.50, $5 and $6 Curtains, This week for $2.24, $2.49 and $2.99 a Pair The $7, $9, $10 and $13.50 charm ing Irish Pointe Lace Curtains '11 sell Thisweek for $3.49, $4.49, $4.99 and $6.49 a Pair All the latest designs in 8c, 12c, 15c ana 20c loveiy rongees ior draperies, etc., we'll offer This Week For 6c, 9c, 12c and 15c a Yard 672 richly beautiful $1, $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.75; $3 and $3.50 ex tremely handsome Marseilles Quilts 'Thisweek for 75c, 99c, $1.24, $1.49, $1.99,.$2.24 and $2.49 Each Delightfully pretty 1.50, $2.50 and $3.50 Chenille Covers; come and take your choice from an-elegant selection This week for ,99c, .$1.69 and $2.48 Each Then there's a pre-eminently hand some range of very massive, rich looking Chenille Portieres $6, $6.50 and $7.50 Portieres they be at that, too This week for $4,24, $4.44 and $5.99 a Pair A most excellent line of fine Cam bric and Swiss Muslin Pillow Shams, and we're going to sell them from 25c to $1.50 less than regular prices. This week from 74c to $5.99 a Pair 40c, 50c, 75c, 88c and $1 new Linen Tablings This week for 25c, 36c, 49c, 59c and 69c a Yard 8C, I2C, Crashes ' 15c and 18c Linen This week for 8c, 9c, 10c and 12c a Yard 12c, 15c; 18c, 25c and 45c Linen Toweb - This week for 9c, 10c, 12c, 16c and 25c Each ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. DAWS I ,ava&4.- Far-Famed Lot' Prices, Hypnotizing All the Thrifty Dames and Damsels for Miles and Miles Around Us. v GRAND D PLACE ON 1.50 to $4.50 less than usual prices. BUMS DfflGOBAW IN MEN'S FURNISHINGS. Men's $1 and 1.50 very fineDres3 Shirts- This week for 74c and 99c Each Men's $ 1. 50 neat, Short Bosom Dress Shirts This week for 99c Each Men's $2 extra fine, beautifully custom-made Dress Shirts This week for $1.24 Each Men's 75c extra rich, stylish Tecks, Puffs and Four-in-Hands This week for 49c Each Men's 20c full, regular-made Sox This week 2 Pairs for 25c Men's 40c French Balbriggan and FastBlackSoxThisweekfor24ca Pair Men's 75c fine Merino Shirts and Drawers This week for 49c Each Men's $1 Heavy Balbriggan Shirt3 and Drawers This week for 79c Each Men's $1.75 Fast Black, French Satinc Shirts This week for $1.24 Each Men's $2.75 Fast Black, all rich Silk Shirts This week for $1.98 Each Men's iandr.5o Heavy Madras, Oxford and Cheviot Shirts This week for 79c and 99c Each Boys' pretty Percale and Flannel ette Waists that sell at25c and 40c This week for 19c and 24c Each Then the 75c, 88c, $1 and $1.50 nicely fitting Boys' White Waist3 This week for49c,59c,79c & 99c Each LIE TRADE HffiA IN LADIES' UNDERWEAR. Ladies' 40c Lisle Thread Jersey Ribbed Vests This week for 24c Each Ladies' 62c very fine Lisle Thread Jersey Ribbed Vests This week for 39c Each Ladies' 75c French Balbriggan Vests This week for 49c Each Ladies' 1 sc Egyptian Lisle Thread Vests, long and short sleeves, '11 sell This week for 49c Each Several extremely nice lots of Chil dren's French Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, that we can save yon from 15c to 40c each on, This week from 29c each on up. SIXTH ST. AND PENNAVE. m.M ilimn iftWMttit - "fPW,iili
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