sSSmSm sfwww SJTfl"" 5TB $isffigr,zir IT ;r rvsST!lW'pl,vj Bsr?fS THE ' PITTSBXIRG' DISPATOa SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. 183a ' teS3PffBrwSS2Fsa Society last week seemed 'to derote all iti energies to the celebration of weddings. Mo less than 12 couple?, more or lets well known In the two cities, were joined in matrimony on Tuesday, "Wednesday and Thnnday. The other three days, of course, were out of the question in connection with marriage. Monday is associated in most people's mind with the family wash rather than weddings. Friday is not an "unlucky" day, because in this enlightened ase no one is superstitious. At the same time.Friday is not the day upon which a girl chooses to change her state not because she is afraid the day will hae anything to do with her iuture happiness, but be cause well, because. Saturday is a day without dignity, when the odds and ends of the week are gathered together and dis posed of to allow the next week to com mence clear and Iresh. It would not be proper to gather up a wtdding as one of those odds and ends that had been left till the last minute, and then finished up in a hurry, for these good and sufficient rea sons, the only eligible days for marriages are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, or, so it seems. Tuesday the weddings were those of Mr. Green and Miss Orow, and Mr. Bodgers and Miss Sauler. "Wednesday Mr. Armstrong and Miss Dusenberry were married. Thurs day, Mr. Morton and Miss McKelvejy Mr. Custard and Miss Murphy, Mr. Thompson and Mies Stacchouse, Mr. Mitchell and Hiss Uoyle, Mr. Barbour and Miss Ben shaw. Mr. Ebe and Miss" Seyppel, ifr. Smith and Miss Truby and Mr. Maggini and Miss BelL Then there was the fash ionable weddin? In Germantown, Phila delphia, of Mr. Hopke and Miss Cornelius. A pretty good record for the three days. It seems to be the tad among brides to object to the complimentary terms tnat hare been applied to brides from time im memorial. "Was there ever a bride that wVs not described as beautlful," "charming," or, at least, "interesting?" If such a bride ever existed, she certainly was not of enough importance to have her nuptials re corded in a newspaper. Yet, it is a common thing to hear of prospective brides making the request that no compliment upon her personal appearance shall be printed. It is rather inoousistent, too. The average bride will spend from six to eight hours in trying to mate herself transcendently lovely, and then pretend that she does not believe herself to be ordinarily presentable. Only last week a bride-elect stood at the top of a flight of stairs in her home on her wedding d3y, and plaintively beggee her mother to take care that she was not described in the newspapers as "charming," "lovely," or "popular." And yet this same bride" would most likely have felt very much hurt if she had not been credited with some of the at tributes and qualities to which she ostensi bly objected. Brides should not object to a little flattery at this important period of their Jives. ' "We often read about the "typical Ameri can girl," as if there were but one type all OTer the United States. A more mistaken notion than this oould not exist, for the American girl is affected so much by her environments as to be an entirely different creature in New Xork from what she is in Chicago, San Francisco or New Orleans. Men say that all true American girls are alike in one thing the power to please. "Without denying this, it might be well for us to glance at her as she is lound in differ ent cities. The girl from Xew York. "We recognize her at a glance. She carries herself with an erect, learles carnage, and she has a habit of looking about her as she walks the street, or sits in a public conveyance with a half defiant expression, as if she were quite pre pared to take care of herself whatever might happen. Her dress has the unmistakable stamp of style, and she wears it with the audacity of one who is perfectly sure of her tclf, knowing thit she cannot be mistaken ior anything bnt a lady whatever she may r-ear. Sne affects hats that are just a little loud, and if there is any new fashion f'at has not got verv fnr toward the West, she seizes it with a delight that is childish in its simplicity. 6'isnenders, starched shirt-fronts, or any bizarre articles of dress that find their way into a onian's wardrobe are worn by the New Yo'k girl generally long before they are aocepted in Pittsburg, and she never looks awkward in them. Her manners are pronounced but not vulgar, her speech clear and resonant, but couched in good English, and her disposition warm and lovable, as an American girl's should be. Such is the New York girl as Pittsburcers know her, and she 19 as popular in this city as in Her own beloved metropolis. Next Tuesday evening Miss Jennie "W. Dickson will be wedded to Mr. "William J, Reno at the home of the bride's father, John H. McElroy, C614 "Walnut street, East End. The Bev. George Hodges will offi ciate. Mr. Beno was formerly a Pittsburger, bnt has been for several years past a resi dent of Minneapolis, which will also be the home of 'Miss Dickson when she becomes Mrs. Beno. A meeting of the management of the Ormda Club will be held next Tuesday even ing at the Linden Clubhouse, for the pur pose of making arrangements for the winter dances. Dr. George S. Proctor, President of the club, desires a full attendance. The dates of the dances are: Evenings of Octo ber 7, November 4, December 2, December 17, February 3, March 3 and April 1. The marriage of Miss Keck, daughter of Dr "W. H. Keck, of Allegheny, to Mr. a M. South will take place October 6 in Grace Beformed Church, Pittsburg. A marriage has been arranged between Miss Anna "Waring, daughter of Mr. Bioh trd S. "Waring, a former Pittsburger who has been living in London, England, for the past five years, and Mr. James J. Rob inson, of the Kenmawr. Mr. Bobinson,who 11 one of the masters of the Shadyside Academy, returned lately from a two months' trip to London and Paris. One of the pretty weddings scheduled for i est Tuesday is that of Miss Violet Bedell, aaghterofMr. and Mrs. J. Charles Bedell, " Mrinsfield, and Mr. "William Luftus - fonroe. SOCIETY IN SEPIIItBEB. lntprcstlnr; Gatherings of Congenial Circles In the Two Cities. Tb Young Ladies' Missionary Society of tt'ilkinbnrjr will give an entertainment October 7 at the TYllfclnebnrg Opera House for the benefit of the cause. A novel and pleasing feature will be a doll drill by 15 Jlttlo girls, costumed as nurses. The Apollo Gleo Club ana Prof. Sleetn have been se cured, together witli some of the best local singers. The young ladles have always been very successful as managers of enter tainments, and it is safo to say that all who attend the one on tho 7th will spend a pleas ant evening. There will be a pleasant home gathering in Wilkinsburg next Thursday afternoon. It Villi be literally a "Home" gathering, lor the guests will assemble at tho Home for Aged Protestants for the annual luncheon and bazaar. The ladles constituting tho Board 01 Managers take pride In this yearly cclebiatlon, and with icason. They make everyone feel that he is really at home and that the assemblage is made more agreeable by his presence. This is the true art of hos pitality, und it is only exercised by those who understand thoroughly what should be the spirit or entettalning, Luncheon will bo served from 13 noon until 4 r. x., and it is promised that the cnlslne shall be equal to that of former years In most respects and superior to it in some. Luncheon will not be the only form ot entertainment however. There will be a bazaar at which scores of uielul and orna mental articles made by the Inmates of the Home during the year will be offered for sale. The old ladies in the Home enjoy the annual treat very ..much, and the giatiflca tion they feel as they see the fruits of their handiwork: admired and purchased by visit ors, should be recompense enough lor the money spent on them without the wares themselves. The Home is a noble institu tion, affording, as It does, a haven of rest for those who have fought the battle of life and now only desire a place where they can pass their remaining days away from the turmoil of the world. Tickets of admission, whloh can be obtained of any of the man agers, are 75 oents each, chlldi en paying the same as adults. Tho weddlntf of Miss Lydla J. McKelvey, danehter of Mr. Fulton McKelvey, of Stan ton avenue, and Mr. William C Morton, of Blppey street, was solemnized at 6 30 o'clook Thursday evening, 22d instant, at the home, of the bride. To the wedding march, ren dered bv the skillful touch of Mrs. A. H. Stewart, sister of the groom, the young couple proceeded to a spot beneath a beauti fully draped aroh between the double par lors, where the Eev. Q. W. Chalfant, D. D performed the ceremony. The bilde, attired in a fawn-colored Bedford cord traveling dress trimmed with seal bronn velvet, and the groom, in a dross suit, presented a very prepossessing ap pe.irauce. Only the immediate fami lies and the nearest friends were wit nesses of the affair, and after the wedding supper the bride and groom departed amid a "shoner" of rice and a brilliant glare of red illumination lor a Journey among the mountain resorts of the East. Manv pres ents, repiesenting a wide circle of friends, were leceired. The happy pair start out in life bounded by the congratulations and good wishes of all who know them. After October 10 they will bo at home to their friends at the residence of the bride's parents. A unique featuio or this wedding Is that it took place on the birthday anni versary of the groom, the bride's occurring the following day. There was a very pleasant evening passed at a surprise party given by Miss Mary Ehall to Miss Mary Doran, at her home, Si21 Char lotte street, Thcguestspresentwere: Misses Alice Shall, Mary and Bertha Doran. Kate and Annie Itliyn. Josephine and Annie Helblin, Kate Haley, Emma Wagner, Emma otatum, Mary Welsh, Minnie Michalowiskl, Lizzie Noble, Mattie Jackson, Amelia Adams; Messrs. Thomas Mooney, Charles Besterman, Thomas and Barney Boyle, Charley Davis. William and John Doran, i-airicK nnegan, niiuam vetty, Thomas Tague, Harry Miller, Louis Weber, William Graham, John Sill, James Langley, M. Doran, William Ninenouser, '. Kiohardson, A Elseser, D. Haley, J. MacKelroy, M. Hmgelshurg, J. Doyle, James Doran, W. Smith and Joseph iter. They were sere naded at 11 o'oloelr by John Vollmer, John Butler, Edward Witty, Charley Shlffhauer and Josoph Slnlcenheuner. Amond the delightful events of the week was the reception tendered Miss Alethea Gunning on her return from Chicago and other Western points, Wednesday evening. Among those present were: ProL and Mrs. H. W Vetter.Mr. and Mrs S.Zeigler,Mr. and Mrs. Harbiso ., Mr. and Mis. A. Beno, Mr. and -Mrs. William Powell, Medames Bargie, Caldwell, Miller, Kulius and Putnam, Misses Blown, btaub, McClelland, Powell, Hood, Klngslcy, Puce, Pratt, Miller, Putnam and Knox and Messrs. Knox, Zektler, Matheson, G. Tetter, M. Ewing, P. M. Baiker, J. Tally, J. B, Miller, A. D. LeUeldt, B. Putnam, James Colgrove, J. Pratt and a Denner. 1 he music renaeied by Pror. H. W. Vetter, A D. Leifeldt and Morgan Ewing was very enjoyable: aleo tho dancing of Mr. Bobert xnuma ana miss unve Price. A collation Tvaabcned about 10 JO o'clock and a few hours later the company dispersed. Mr.and Mrs.Harry E.Flahavhan celebrated their uTih wedding anniversary in a pleasing manner Wednesday evening at their home, on California avenue. Music, dancing and cards were the features or the occasion. Among the guests were Mr. ana Mrs. H. C. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Kapp, Mrs. H. W. Fletcher, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. E. C. Garber, Mrs. G. L. Uazlett, Mrs. E. A Jones, the Hisses Carrie Richards, Mary Bailey, Emma Wilson, Bert Bailey, Jess Jenkins, Nell Bradborry, Ber tha Jones, Both Miller and the Messrs. P. MoArdle, J. C. Schreiner, Wilber;c. Sehouse, Will laagart, George Fletcher, Charles Urben. Will Crben, Frank Fletcher, Jim Wilson and others. Mr. and Mrs. Flahav han received many handsome and useful presents. Some excellent mnslo was ren dered during the evening by Mrs. H. C. Garber, of New Tork. There can be nothing more enjoyable on a moonlight night than a straw ride. At least that Is what a score or moi oof lively young people or Wllkinsburg say and they must know. A large party of them went out Fri day evening m a four horse wagon to the faim house ot Mr. William McCtea, and had a delightlul time. Dancing was indulged In till every one was tiied out and then suDper n as served. The young folks Included . the Mls-.es Mary and Ella Horbach, Jean and Katharine Hubley, Kit Anshutz, Pierro Lagve, Bert Feny, Daisy Wills and Miss Thomas: Messrs. W ill Hastings, Joe Snively, Hailand, Simons, Ed Henderson, Wilmer Martin, Bob Hamilton, Bert Sutton, Norman Ewecney, WaltJarret, Tom Moreland, Bert Anil, Wilt Thompson, Mrs. Horbach (chaperone). Mr. and Mrs. Henry Page, or Connellsvllle, celcbiatea their golden wedding annlver. sary at the Porter cottage, at that place, Thursday night. The course is well known In Councils vllle, where they have lived 40 years, and in Braddock and this city where they aloo lived. Four of the seven children weie present with 20 grandchildren. The largo mmily mansion was decorated from cellar to gm ret with flowers. Tho second marriage ceremony was performed by Bev. Harerave, of Trinity V. E. Chnrcb, New Haven. There were about 60 guests present, quite a number from Omaha, Nebraska. Mis. Emma Page Zimmerman, of West Braddock, and tho members of her family were there. The Pages are amoug tho leading families of Connellsvllle. A pleasant birthday surprise party was given Mr. G. H. Palmer Monday evening In honor of tho 48th anniversary of his birth, at his residence, Margaretta street. East End. Some very good muslo by a Wllkins burg social club contributed largely to the pleasure of the guests, who werei Mr. and Mrs. P. Frnnzeman, Mr. and Mrs. B, Camron, Mr. and Mrs. D. U. Neal.Mr. and Mrs. George II. Billman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Meixner, Mrs. Ulllnian, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. James Fox, Miss bum, Benjamin 1 ox, John Camron, Marvin and Will Palmer. Friday evening an enjoyable leap year party waa given at the home of Mrs. J. Hyan, Thirty-seventh and Butler streets, by a party of her young friends, lnoludln g tho Missos Fannie Gommell, Lillian Barry, Bar bara Kline, Hattle Bruner, Lillian Brunor, Alice Stanlok, Emma Statham, Cecil GUIlo, Maggie Carringan, Lena Zollar, Agnes Kelly, Mollio and Maggie Fltzslmmons, Magtrle Freeman, Mazie Printer and Messrs. J. J. Byerly, M. E. Cunningham, Charles S. Miller, W. H.McHenry, J. Klefer, H. Suhl, D.Fllnn, D. Barry, J. H. Weaver, S. J. Philips. W. S. Pioket, W. CDewiss, Peter Levella and Mr. and Mrs. Buss. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Nichols, of Lloyd avenue, North Braddock, celebrated their twenty-fifth marriage anni versary. The guests and the celebrants en Joyed a very pleasant evening. Supper was served and many valuable presents were re ceived. Among the guests were: Mr. James Bentord and wife, Johnstown; Mr and Mrs. K. G. Carnes. of Butler: Mrs, E. D. Brad wood, of Pittsbnrg: "Eev. Dr. T. N. Bovle, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory, Mr. LutherColller, Misses Mary and Ella Black and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meigs. Little 4-year-old Thomas Callaghan, of Fulton street, was the bright little host to a score of tiny friends last Monday evening. It was his 4th birthday and his dimpled baby face was aglow with happiness as ho ceremoniously greeted each comrade, standing just within the drawing room. There weie recitations by some of the chil dren, fancy dances and muslo and games of all kinds. Then the little host, with pretty baby Marlon Walter, led the grand march to the dining room to a table where every viand loved by child was spreid. A great many handsome presents were rcoclved. Mr. J. A BIngan, of Jeannette, was given a pleasant surprise party by a host of his friends Thursday evening. Music and dano ing were enjoyed until a late hour, when supper was served. Misses W. Davis, L. Davis. L Finnefrock, M. Grey, M. Gallagher, L Gallagher, M. Malone, M. Miohaol, E. Knechtel, E. Bodgers, M. McElroy, A. Powers: Messrs. L Dcslcy, H. Dosicy, W. Vance, P. Vance, C. Wllmes, J. Colter, K. File, G. Mawhlnoy,E. Gallagher, L. Beardon, . Bodgers, J. Burcin; Mr. and Mrs. J. Bis chotf and Mr. and Mrs. J. Burcin. The marriago of Miss Maggie Allen to Mr. William A. McConnell occurred last Thurs day evening at the residence of the Rev. Frank Getty. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lizzie, and the groom by Mr. Thomas Johnston. After the ceremony, supper was served at the residence of Mr. Morrow on Woods' Bun avenue, Allegheny. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Morrow, Mr. and Mrs. Sclieif, Mrs. McCon nell, Mis. Dium. Kitty Drum, Lizzie Allen, Lizzie Young, Bose Pon ell, Thomas John ston and Clarenoo Hoffman. Mrs. F. M. King, of Carson street, enter tained a number of her friends on Thursday evening with a progressive euchre. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Perkins and their dauchter, of Indianaoolts: Mrs. Joyce and danghter, the Misses King, Mr. F. Kelly, Messro. P. M. Carr, Joseph Walls, Bart King, jugs iu ueny. Miss Ji. M. jrioya, jury com missioner Mullen and wile, Captain Foster and Mibs Bodkin, ot Boston. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Miss Bengough, Tuesday. Mnsio and dancing were the enjoyments, and the guests were: The Misses Cress, Bafferty, Bengough, Milllgan, Sullivan, Goodwlse, Mawhlnny, Malone, Crichlow, and Messrs. R. and F. Ma-ill. F. and L westerman, A Hamilton. B, Hansel, P. Schlender, R. Vroraan, J. Ben nett, W. Taylor, A Rouch, H. Crichlow, W. Bengough and J. Lowrey. An excellent Institution Is to be opened near Wllkinsburg Friday next, the SOth in stant. It is the new United Presbyterian Home for Aged Women, which occupies the foiruer Biddle mansion, known as Maple Shade. It is a lovely plaoe, and the recep tion in connection with the opening shonld be most enjoyable. There will be a lunch eon and an interesting programme of exer cises. Mrs. Graff, of Sewlckley, has issued cards for her study class, whloh will oommence September 28 at her house on Thorn street. Tho club colors yellow and bine are daintily tied on one corner of the oard. The subject for the winter's study is Eng lana from 1066 to the present era. 0 The Bev. Charles Relnewald, pastor of the First English Lutheran Cburoh, of Brad dock, has accepted a call from the English Lutheran congregatlonat Emmetsbnrg, Md., a wealthy charge there. Rev. Relnewald will deliver his final address to the Brad dook church next Sunday. Miss Katheryne Wealing, of Ward street, Oakland, has returned from a three weeks' visit to Cleveland, Niagara Falls and Buffa lo. While in Buffalo she was entertained by her friend, Miss Carrie B. Wheeler, of South Division street. Cards were received in the ciry this week announcing the marriage of Mr. William H. Curry, formerly of Allegheny, now a mer chant of San Antonio, Tex., to Miss Pauline Dablgnren. The marriage will take place October 12. A surprise party met at the homo of Mr. Joseph Meigs, on Corey avenue, Braddock, on Tuesday evening, the occasion being the twenty-third anniversary of Mr. 'Meig's birth, A musical was given Friday evening by the Misses Coll, of Broad street, in honor of their cousin, Miss Annie Coll, of Jefferson ville, Iud. Cards are out for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ons at home the evening of the SOth of this month, at 133 Arch street, Allegheny. Hiss El ma Naser, of Forty-third, street, en tertained last Friday evening In the honor of Miss Mary Olliger, of Meyersdale. Personal Gossip of Autnmn. Mr. Bob Rozers left on Saturday for Belle vue College, New York. Mr. and Mrs. He'nry Appel have arrived home from their Western trip. Bev. J. H. Pershing, of the Copeland U. B. Church, Is in Washington, D. C. M. McDonald left for Cumberland, ML, and Uniontownon business yesterday. Miss Margaret Armile.of Rochester, Pa is visiting Miss Hattle White, of Braddook. Miss Mary Olllnger, of Meyersdale, is the guest of Miss Anna Appel, Lawrenoevllle. Miss Nellie W. Menges, of Port Perry, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Kuby.of Unlontown. Bev. B, Welder, of St, Michael's B. C. Church, Braddook, Is visiting at Hazelton. The Misses Jennie and Mamie Hinds, of MoCully avenue, have returned from Chi cago. Mr. D. C. Wilson, of Alliance, O., Is the Siest of his friend, Mr. W. B. Brown, of raddock. Dr. Harry Neal, of HolHster, OaL, Is visit ing his sister, Mrs. Lydla Nollnd, of Liberty avenue, Shadyside. Mr. 0. T. Anderson leaves next week with a party of friends on a two weeks' hunting trip to Cheat Mountains. Professor and Mrs. F. S. Evans left during the week to visit friends In the West. They will return In two weeks. Messrs. W. R. Sterling and George Green, of Chicago, are the guests of Mr. C. U. Schwab, of North Braddock. The First Baptist Church at Braddook will be opened to-morrow with special servioes, alter being closed two months for repairs. The Misses Clara and Hettie Lildneiv daughters of Dr. Lildner, are visiting Miss Susan M. Banes, of Sandusky street, Alle gheny. Mrs. Joseph Walker and danghter. Hies Bessie, of Grand Baplds, Mich., are the guests of Mrs. John strain, of Bebecca street, Allegheny. Mrs. a M. Green and daughter, of Alle gheny, have returned from a.two months' tour through the Wes, where they were vlsltin; friends and relatives. Mrs. C A Aberorombte, of Omaha, Neb., who has been visiting her paients, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Louis, of Braddock, tho last two months, returned home on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Kiatzer and daughter Nettle have returned from the mountains where they have spent the past two months In one of Dr. Bowie's cottages, at Pine Knob. Mr. Will A. Clementson, son of Geonra A. Clcmontson, Esq., of Braddock, left Tues day to resume the study of medicine In Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Mr. B. A Brennan, of Braddock, manager of the Braddock Opera Honse, left Tuesday for a two weeks' trip to Milwaukee and Chicago. He was accompanied from Akron. O., by Charles McGarvey, of Braddook. Mr. B. L. W. Dabbs and wife have returned after a visit to their children, who are in school in the East, and a short stay In New Tork. Mr. Dabbs says the cholera scare hurt New York retail business very much. Miss Lillian Lennar, of Meadow street. East End, has gone to bt. Zavier's Aeademy to finish her .education. MI T.niinn i been a great favorite among her sohoo . I iuta iuiu menus ana win oe missed by all World's Fair muslo Is bound to be the fore most topio of Interest to lovers of the art throughout the land for the noxt year or more. Never has thero been such an oppor tunity for showing what America has done and to-day can do in musical fields, and at the same time for giving tremendous stim ulus to all manner of future activity In this department. The gradual unfolding of the details of the superb plan already outlined by the Bureau of Muslo will keep furnishing the musical scribblers with plenty of legitimate news and topics for discussion until next May, and after that the practical accomplishment of all these plans will give all of us, the scribblers and other music-lovers as well, abundant opportunity for exchanging odui ions and congratulations. At present this la the latest official bulletin: "Wobld's Columbian Commission, OMMissioy, ) it, XT. B. a., "Sept. 2-2, 1892. ) "lUIUAUO, ILL., "Under date of June SO, 1892. the following announcement was made by the Bureau of Music: '"The Musical Director desires to Include in thepiojrammes ot Exposition concerts, representative choial, orchestral tand cham ber works by native Amoiiean composers. All scoros lecelved by the Bureau or Muslo before Ootober 15, 1692, will be submitted to a committee whose names ate shortly to be announced. The fuvorabio recommenda tion of this committee will bo final and in sure performance. Both printed and manu script music mavbe sent. "The Musical Dlreotor is privileged to an nounce the names ot tho following musicians who will constitute the committee to ex amine American composition: Camille Saint S&ens, Paris, France. Dr. A C. Mackenzie, London, England. Asger Uamerlk, Baltimore, Md. Call Zerrahn, Boston, Mass. B. J. L,an,'. Boston. Mass. William L. Tomlins, Ciiicago, I1L Thcodoie Thomas, Chicago, 111. "All American composers are invited to present woiks for the approval of this com mittee, and in order to accommodate tho greatest number, the Bureau will receive scores up to November 15, 1692. "For the Bureau of Muslo, "G. H. Wilson, Secretary." The announcement of June 30 was wide ly circulated at the time, and has since been repeatedly referred to in the general and class papers. Yet the Chicago Even ina Potf, on September 15, printed nn article stating that Mr. Florence Ziegfeld, on his return from Europe (whloh was late In the summei), had oiizlnated the idea of inviting American composers to submit works for examination with a view to their perform ance in connection with his big pri vate concert scheme at Chicago next summer. The Post makes much of the credit due Mr. Ziegfold and the corresponding discredit to Mr. Thomas in having merely copied the plan, as It alleges. This elaborately, but tiansparently false, article waa reprinted appioviugly last week by the Indicator and the Alusical (Jowitr. The latter Journal took pains to correct a by-the-way misstatement as to the Ziegfeld scheme, but carefully refrained from pointing out that the whole niticle tested upon a false hood, as to which the true statement had appealed in its own columns at least twice in the past three months. This is only one of the more glaring in stances of misstatement of fact regarding the World's Fair music, made under cii cumstances that leave little question that the truth was fully known when the false hood was uttered. Of the same stripe is the talk that Mr. Tomlins has oonnned his choral work to a radios of 40 miles from Chicago, as to which tho trnth has. been often told as elsewhere In this department to-day. Very similar is the wholly unfound ed assumption that Mr. Thomas and Mr. Tomlins, with their respective performing forces, are coing to give all the conceits at the Fair without lettlnc the other leading orchestras and choral clubs have a chance. All this lalsification, made out of the wholo cloth, is most disgraceful to its origi nators. And it is simply astounding that such groundless assertions have sained such widespread currency throughout the pi ess of the country. Every loyal American who cares a whit for tho cause of music has an interest in calling down these malicious as sailants of what ought to be, and what in spite of them assuredly will be, the greatest and most useful musical entcrpiise of the four centuries we are about to celebrate. Mnslo Down at the Point. Last week's "classical night" programme at the Exposition was not furnished for printing last Sunday. To make the record complete for iuture reference, it is here ap pended: taut 1. 7 O'clock. L. March from Elijah Sir Michael Costa X. overture. Midsummer's Night Dream Mendeluohn t. The Madonna's Prayer ... Lange 4. Nocturne Mendelsjoun I. Grand selection, Tannbauser...... Wagner rxnt IL 8 O'clock. t. Grand Fantasia, Reminiscences of the works of. Beethoven 7. spring bong Mendeluohn I. Cornet solo, Banct a Maria (first time. ...Fauro Mr. Jules Levy. . The Dying Poet GotUehalk 10. Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah (by request) Handel For Friday evening of this week the fourth of Mr. Levy's "classical night" programmes will be as lollows: PART I. 7 o'clock. L BchttUr March, ........Wagner ..Mendelssohn Boulnl S. Overture, Flntal's Cave.. a. eacrea Ana. unariiy., 4, (a) Farewell to the Jb 01 forest., S On a Lake " f menaeuwnn 8. Sanctus lrom Messe Solennelle....... ....Gounod PARTIL 9 o'clock. 6. Grand Selection from Israel In Egypt.. ..Handel 7. Largbetts from byinphonr Ho, It.... .Beethoven , Cornet Solo, Ave Maria , Gottno Mr. Jules Levy. t. Romance Traumerel ....Shnmann 10. Hallelujah Chorus Handel Mr. Levy has not yet risen to tho level of the opportunity created for him by his predecessors. All four of his programmes have been mediocre as compared with those that made the "classical nights" at the Ex position attractive to the more musical classes and drew crowds of quiet, appre ciative listeners lrom all ranks of the com munity. These lour programmes have not been much better specimens of the arc of programme-making than of the skill of the proofreader. To refresh the memory as to the kind of mnslo Pittsburg used to enjoy on theso special Friday evenings it is In point to pub lish here two of the programmes given this month at the Minneapolis Exposition by Mr. F. N. Innes, who was with us two years agoi JTBST BTMPHOKIO PEOaRAMHm, Part 17:30 o'clock. L. Symphony No. 1 Bothrra (a) Adagio Molto Alio con Orlo. (b) Andante Cantablle con raoto. (c) (Menuetto; Alio Molto Vlrae. (d) Adagio, Alio Molto e Vlvaco. 2, Overture ....BeButert S. Bhapseale No. 2 ...Llsxt Part 11-9:30 o'clook. 4. Overture,. "Akademlsche Fest".....Brahm 'Cinderella" ( A. Fairy Talsi. Dairy rale) Bendel Trombone solo, "Cradle Song" .KlAnrlKliinhti air. x..n. lunes. 7. Suite Algerlenne.... ...ifit. Saens (a) Reverie du Solr. (t) Marcbe Mllltalre. WAQXEB ntoanAirm. Part 1-7:30 o'clock. 1. March... . Kaiser 2, Vorsplel. .ParslTal S. Intro and Prayer ..,.Blenal 4, Grand Scona "Isoldens Liebes-Tod .v .-. Tristan and Isolde s. Fisherman's Chorus "Flying Dutchman" Part 11-0:30 o'clock. ! y0" "MeUterslnger" 7. Reverie "Eln Albomblatt" S. Grand Moslao .'LohenETla, . Trombone solo, "The Evening) bUr Mr." F"N."lnnes7 f "Tannhauier" 10. FeitMarche J The Copyright of Parsifal. A floating paragraph sneaks of "some flu tterlngs in Wagnerian dovecotes" because the Austrian copyright of "S antral" &- plrei next February and performances of the work at the Vienna Imperial Opera, Under Hans Btchter would be dangerous rivals to those at Bayreulb, to whloh place alone Wagner desired his great religious muslo drama to bo confined. It was, however, announced some months a-o that Mrs. Wagner had secured the Im perial promise not to let "Parsifal" be given at the conrt opera, copyright or no oopy rlght. The close relations that have always existed between the Vienna opera and the Bayreuth festivals and the oertalnty that Dr. Bichter would respeot Wagner's wishes to the utmost possible extent, tend to confirm the belief that "Parsifal" will not soon be elvon in Vienna. If some enter prising mannger outside the court theater should exercise the legal right of giving it under suoli circumstances, the exDerlment would probably be more hazardous to the manager himself than to Bayrenth's in terests. Furthermore, It Is at least very doubtful If "Parsifal," with Its mystic, religious char acter, could thrive away from the peonllarly oongenial atmosphere of the Wagnerian: temple. In this respect the case is some thing like the vain Idea of transplanting the Passion -Flay from among its native sur roundings at Oberammergau. Crotchets and Quavers. It is now stated positively that Rafael Josoffy's health will not permit him to re enter the concert arena this season, as was expected. Brahms, Rubinstein, Von Bnelow and Joachim are the brilliant attractions an nounced for the onening concerts at the new Beobsteln Concert hall In Berlin, Ocfober 11-16. GEnirAjf opera Is gaining ground In Paris, whero "Fidelio" will be shortly given. Next spring will be performed Wagner's "Meis terslnger." with Van Dyke In the role of 'Waiter von Slotting. The first attraction this season sailing under tho "comlo opera" banner, will be "The Isle of Champagne," at the Duquesne this week. Fiom all acoounts It is less "opera" than "comic," but none the less entertaining whatever you call it. Dvorak is setting Joseph Rodman Drake's famous poem, "Tho American Flag," as a cantata. He speaks truly of it as one "from which every musician must got Inspired." It is odd that no composer has hitherto taken up these splendid patriotio verses. Felix Motxl, director of the Grand Ducal Opeia House in Carlsruhe, has become mentally unbalanced and has been taken to an asylum. Overwoik is the cause of bis tiouble. The physicians who have ex amined him give hope that perfect rest will restore his mind. The "Harvest Feast" services at Trinity Lutheran Churob, Allegheny, this morning and evening, will be characterized by special musical features prepared by the quartet choir: Miss Marlon Gaston, Miss Bottha Moore, Mr. W. E, Gaston and Mr. John F. Gaston, with Mr. W. K. Stelncr on me organ oencu. GreatJJpi epilations are being made in Italy to celebrate the third centenary of the death of Falestrlna, A committee, with Cardinal Blanchl at the head, has been con stituted to undertake the management, and an International subscription is invited to erect a statue to the lamous musician. Mb. Feedeeio Cowis's new opera, "Signs," written for D'Oyley Carte's Royal English Opera House, loses by tbe collapse of that institution its promised first hearing at home. Unless Harris or Lago takes It np this fall, "Signa'S" first production will be the one arranged for at tbe Carla Felice In Genoa during tae January carnival. s. The French Society of Composers offer a prize of 1,000 francs for a symphony In four movements, with an arrangement for the nlano; 600 lraucs for a piano-lorte ooncerto; 03 fiancs lor a suite for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano. MSS. are to be sent to the SecietarV. M. Wookerlln. 22 Rue do Rochechouart, Palis, by the end of the year. They are going to give a cyclus of Offen bach's opoias at Berlin. It will cover ten consecutive nights, and among the operas to bo performed are the following: "The Brl ,rands,""La Belle Helene,""La Grande Duch esse," "Bridge of Sighs," "Madame Favart," "Blue Beaid." "Madame l'Archiduc," Les Contes Hofmann," and also a number of smaller operettas. Ax odd side-light UDon tho limpness of the present Presidental campaign Is cast by the musio trade statistician, where In former campaigns a single house had by September SO supplied several hundred big and little drums to the political paraders. It has not yet sold a single one for use in this cam paign. It may be hard on the trade, but what a reliol to the public! EousA'a new Marine Band, on its way to Chicago, will give a concert at Harrisburg next Wednesday evening, assisted by Miss Marcella Lindh, soprano, and Mr. Antonio Galassi, baritone. The make-up of the band is as follows: Twelve B clarinets, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 E flat clarinets, 1 alto clarinet, 1 bass clailnet, 2 bassoons, S saxophones, 4 cornets, 2 trumpets, 4 horns, 8 tiombones, 2 euphoni ums, 3 basses, drums, tympani, cymbais, etc, Masoagxi has had too much of a good thing at Vicuna. Last Wednesday night he fainted after repeated recalls at the Exhibi tion Theater, and made up his mind that he would be lionized to death If he stayed out his time. His Over-zealous admirers have literally driven him out of town. Only a prize ngntcr coma 00 expeotea to OS aDle to stand suoh incessant attentions and ova tions. In America only a prize lighter would stand the slightest chance of getting them. Snrox the celebrated Melnlgen KappeUe closed its oareer under von Buelow about seven years ago, there has been no organiza tion in existence that could bo rightly called "Hans von Buelow's famous orchestra." To apply this deslznatioa to, or in any way to connect von Buelow's name with, the set of Hamburg players engaged by Mr. Ziegfeld to como to Chicago next summer Is totally false and misleading. It is a falsehood that has been very widely circulated and calls fur strong contradiction. The promising plans for a testimonial con cert to Mr, Thomas F. Kirk, npon the oc casion of his 60ih bhthday, October 6, de serves all encouragement. Mr. Kirk has always been a foremost figure among those ready to spend and be spent in the cause of music or of chatlty. Moveover, his profes sional labors, although chiefly upon tho not very lolty plane ot brass baud music, have been so zealous and so efficient that musical Plttsbuicowos him much more for thi good wdrks than if they bad all been good, conventional symphonies and quartets, each one careiully composed and nicely fitted to its particular place on the shelf. Tee following programme was presented at the Duquesne Conservatory last Thurs day evening: Piano (a) Eros, Op. 27, No. l... Foerster lb) Arabesque, Op. 18 ....Schumann to) March of she Dwarfs, Op. M.... ..Orel Mr. Better. Vocal. A Spring Night Jenaoa Mm .Beach. Violin. Ballade and Folonalse.. ....... Vleuxtemps Mr. Papenbrock. v Beadlnx.. .... Selected Mrs. King. Vocal, llnow'st Thou the Land, Aria from MIgnoa.. Thomas Miss runs. Violin and Piano. Andante and Finale, from Sonate, Op. 12, .No. 1 Beethoven Messrs. Papenbrock and lietter. VocaL TheLast Watoti Plasatl Morris Stephens. The Mozart Club will at once begin re hearsing Baoh's cantata, "A Stronghold Buio," Incorporating Luther's great Refor mation hymn. This noble work will be given at the club's first regular ooncert In Novem ber, though its selection Is primatlly due to) tho club's expectation of singing it at Ch oago during the World's Fair. That matter will soon be definitely settled. The Mozart singers would like to acoept tho invitation extended last summer to them (as to all tbe otaok uhorusos within the district outliued by Detroit, Pittsburg, Louisville, St. Louis and Minneapolis) to go to the Fair In a body and lormpait of the great mass ehoius under Choral Director W. L Tomlins, of the Bureau of Musio. Tho onlyopen question in the way of a decision is as to the exact ex pense per member, and positive Information ou that point fi expected every day now. Beoond-Hond Pianos Cheap 830 and Up. Mellor & Hoene. In splendid condition! good for prac tice Will exobange for new Instruments later on at full value. Here is a chance if you want a bargain. Cash or pavments. MnLi.on,& Hoehe, Founded 1SJ1, Warerooms, 77 Fifth avenue. EXPOSITION Black Pattl The famous Blaok Swan Is not to be compared to her. Her singing is simply marvelous. Week of September 23, afternoon and evening. Stxoiax, S-Uji of carpets continued one more week. Bead Groetilnger'a ad. on sec ond page. EXPOSITION Black Fattt-The famous Blaok Swan is not to Do compared to her. Her singing la simply marvelous. Week of September So, afternoon and evening Owing to Increased demands on space, it will be necessary hereafter for those who have so kindly contributed to the Secret Boolety column of The Dibfatcb to send their copy so as to reach this office Thurs day night or early Friday morning. The dei partment was crowded out last week. Tn Dispatch can not promise publication of oopy received later than Friday noon. L O. O. X. Canton Allegheny No. 32, P. M. will meet next Tnesday night at Its hall, 23 Federal street, Allegheny. This will be drill night and any Patriarch or Brother Is priveliged to attend. Brigadier General and Past Grand Patri arch Ed C. Deans, of Scranton, Pa., was here last week and he IS looking hale and hearty. HO is still working up his Perseverance Club and getting quite a lot of members, Canton Allegheny No. 32, P. M., paid a fraternal visit to F. M. Ra Encampment last Monday night, whin the encampment officers for tbe onsuldg term were Installed In a very Impressive manner by Past Grand Patrlaroh Ed C. Deans, of Soranton, Pa., after which the encampment adjourned to a nearby banquet room. The officers of B. A Lamberton Encamp ment No. 125 were installed on last Tuesday night for the ensuing term. This encamp ment Is second to none In the Stato.aud they have done big work during tbe last term, and, from tho present ontlook, It expects to far exceed the work of last term, as the propositions are coming In very fast. Pittsburg Lodge No. 838 conferred the sec ond degree on two brothers last Friday night, and the hall was crowded to its ut most capacity by their own members and a very large .number of visiting brothers, who were well pleased. Next Friday night this lodge will confer the third degree and It Is worth any brother's time to see the work. Twin City Lodge of Allegheny No. 241, one of the oldest In the city, last Friday night conferred the third degree on several new members, and the nomination for new offi cers was held. By invitation from the Noble Grand a visitor from B. B. Brashaer Lodge No. 10S1, John Thresher drew a num ber of common-sense lessons from the third degree principles of the order, and also clalmed'that the drilled team having shown their ability to confer the third degree in a perfeot manner, that they should be fur nished with new robes, so as to have all things equal In the lodge. Daughters of Liberty. A preliminary meeting wlU be heldssn Tuesday evening for the new council In Lawrencevllle. Smoky City Council will hold an enter talnment in its hall, corner of Fifth avenue and Chestnut street, Monday evening, Oo tober 3. Liberty Bell Counoil, Daughters of Lib erty, of Braddook, held a very successful box social In Odlon Hall, Braddock, Satur day evening. State Councillor Raymond, of the Jr. O. XT. AM., is a member of Golden Star Council, No. 6, at Mlddlotown, Pa. He was given a reception last night. An application has been sent In for the first council In the State of Maryland. It will do instituted at Ocean, about 10 miles from Cumberland, in about a week. Arrangements are being made for the third annual anniversary of Pittsburg Coun cil Thanksgiving night. An excellent com mittee has been appointed, and the success of the affair Is assured. Brother Temple, of West Philadelphia Council,vIslt6d Unity Council, on the South side, Friday night. He Is on his way to Denver for hl health. While there, he ex pects to organize one or two councils. A prominent member of the order said last night: "There seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding about the funeral benefit feature, which the councils have been voting on ior tne past wees. Home think that if they vote in favor of the plan now it binds their councils to join the asso ciation when It is formed. This Is hot the case. The question now is: Shall the plan be established! And even If certain coun cils should not desire to join tbe association, they should not vote to deprive other coun cils that might want to of the opportunity. Some of the local councils voted against the measure because they did not want to join themselves. The association' is especially intended for weak councils, and it does not look right for strong councils to cast their vote against it and thereby cut ont tbe small ones who might desire to get the benefit of the association." Jr. O. TJ. A. M. A cordial Invitation is extended to the members of tbe Jr. O. TJ. A M. to join with the members of Sons of Liberty Conncll No. 452 in a reception to State vice Couti6110r William T. Kerr at G. A R. Hall, 78 Fourth 'avenue, Wednesday evening, September 23. The regular monthly meeting of the Mon ongahela Dlstfiot Association of the Jr. O. O. A M. was held Thursday evening last at Boston, up the Monongabela river. About 400 members from counollS in towns down the river were taken on the steamer Tlllle to Boston. The counollor of the Boston counoil called the meeting to order, and Rev Davis, of that Council, made the ad dress of weloome. Harry Balr, of Mononga hela Council, Braddook, President of tbe Association, then took charge. Prof. Hemingeray, of Mc Keesport, rave an instrumental selection: A K. Williamson and John Kin caid, of McKocsport, addresses. J. H. Simp Son, or Dravosbure, gave recitations, and Dan W. Stroup, of Braddock; William Cole man, of Coil Valley, and J. Z. Andre, of Mo Koesport, all mado speeches. "America" was sung, and the benediction closed the exercises. At the close the ladles of Boston Counoil served a sumptuous supper. o.uo nTt meatinir will be held at Port Perry next menth by General J. ILMoorehead Council. Order of Solon. The Supreme officers visited Success Lodge No. 103 Wednesday evening and Star Lodge No. I Thursday eveniag. Supreme Flnanoier W. J. Coyle, who has beon visiting his old home in Kentucky for some time, returned last Tuesday. Charter Lodge No. 1 will hold a rousing meeting Monday evening. Several of tho supreme officers will he present, and inter esting speeches are expected. The adjourned session of the Supreme Lodge will doubtless ba called to meet Ooto ber 23. The special auditing committeo and expert accountants are nearly through with their work, and will be able to close in tlmo to report on that date. Improved Order Heptasophs. Supreme Organizer John W. Cruit, of Bal timore, will be In the city this week. Organizer S. I. .Osmond will instttuto a new conclave of 50 members In this olty Fri day evening.' MoKecsport Conolave now has 118 mem bers in good standing and Is the second largest conolave In the order. Brother W. L Mustln, or Pittsburg Con clave, has returned to tbe city after an ex tended trip through California. Lnwrenco Conclave initiated two new members ana lecelved several applications for membership at the last meeting. This is a new conclave and bids fair to make some of the older cduolaveg take a baok seat. General Lodge Notes. AnohorCastle335,K.G. E., at its last ses sion elected one now member and received sevoral applications for membership, and had a large and Interesting session. Lawrence Conclave No. 75, 1. O. H., had two Initiations and one application for membership at its last meeting night. In a short time Lawrence Conclave will have 60 membors. Acme Castlo No. 352, K. G. E., will attend the Presbyterian church on Twentieth street, Soutbstde, on Sunday, October 2, at 10 a. jr., and will be accompanied by the Pittsburg Commandery in full uniform. All brothers ot sister Castles are heartily in vited to attend. Camp 3, P. O. S. of A, U still booming, and will hold a union meeting at Caladonlan Hall, Ho. 101 Federal street, Allegheny, Fri day, September 80, to whloh all camps of Patriotio Order Sons of America are cor dially Invited. District President L. D. Strous and other able orators will ba pres- aaa, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. (Tpyc Absolutely "the The strength comes from cream of tartar and soda, only, no ammonia, no alum. It does the most work and the best work, and, best of all, it is perfectly wholesome. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY FRIDAY OF THIS WEEKI See the New Fall Fashions. YOU ARE Cloaks Suits, Furs, Dress Trim' An advance description of our Cloak Rooms, as they will appear on the occasion of this opening, would require columns of space. 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