Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-06

| Wednesday next since one of the creates
events in the history of the United States
namely, that of the surrender at Arpomatox O
the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
through General Robert e. Lee, to General U
S. Grant, in command of the Army of the Po
tomat. That memorable occasion and tn,
stirring scenes and incidents of those exciting
times will be yividly recalled through severa
celebrations to be held in this vicinity thi
| week.
The programme for Post 12S's celebration al
Carnegie Music Hall on W ednesday evening i,
something fine. 1t needs only to be seen to bt
| appreciated, and once seen the desire to enjo,
1t becomes strong. Here it is:
PART FIRST.
might Alarm tdescriptive). ......:.:.....:.:.
Of mstag by
c,o-u GOmrads m1;, e. Thomas bona; g. Sample; 100
= mander Charles W. Gerwis.
ine' 'otG George W. King. of Grand Army Band
Recitation (selected)...... Miss Lillian Burkhar
Like scidief Faf ia Edstrom iS2F@s
-. Mrs Leah Dickinson, whistiing artist
PART SECOND.
sa1ssphone Quartet: Come Where Ny Love
e. Profs. CASTOR, Matt. Gfiiiih and Yost
ADDRESS. ;.....General j. 2. s. Goblin
Recitation tselected) Miss Lillian Burkhart
AddTes o0lOne chili W bas Hazard
Duet tselectedj Mrs. HenKler and e. II. Dermitt
...Department Commander Jos. F. Denniston
Swedish Wedding March. zee. Grand Army Band
marching Through Georgia, ,;..;..:..:r..;:.
Vocal director. E. II. Dermitt; acconpanst
Miss Sadie Cartright; organist Fred A. East;
band director, Prof. Chas. Gaston.
Owing to the thousands of applications for
invitations and the limited capacity of the hall
1t is positively necessary that the strictest
measures be adopted in regard to admittance.
No person will be admitted without an invita-
tion and one invitation will admit only two per-
sons Many will be disappointed, and this the
post regrets deeply, but it is unavoidable. The
souvenir programme IS highly artistic. The
cover represents the American flag with 'l2S'
on one of the stripes on the front. Inside are
four pages. On the first an announcement of
the occasion. on the second and third the pro-
gramme and on the fourth some information
Inanders since its organization on Au-
gust 13 1879, who were: In '79 go.
81; 'S2, 's5 and 's9, Thomas G. Sample:
in 'SS and 's4 Charles W; Gerwig; in 'S6, David
in 'SS, David g. Jones: number of recruits
mustered. $685. number of deaths, 81; number
now in good standing, 300: amount expended
for charitable purposes, Sl3 000; and the names
of the present officers of the post.
The whole affair will be one Of surprising
grandeur. By the way, in view of the fact that
this is free entertainment and of such high
merit, the comrades think 1t is too bad that
city like Allegheny must charge subordinate
branch of an organization like the Grand
Army of the Republic big price for one
evenings use of the hall of the building that
was GIFT to the city.
The regular monthly meeting of Post 259 will
be held on next Tuesday evening, and as it will
be the eve of the twenty-tifth anniversary of
&1a fn,wc 1nrN
celebration of that event. Department Com
mander Joseph F. Denniston will officially
visit the post. 1t is expected that large num-
Der of visiting comrades Will be present. and
the response TO a neat little notice sent out to
the members of Post 259 will dou btless be CON-
pletely satisfactory. Commander Smith re-
quests that. as this probably will be
that the Department. Commander will have
of visiting Post 259. every comrade be present
Post IS has decided to attend in body. Post
has been arranged on which are: Address by
Department Commander Dennisron: address Of
welcome to the Department Commander and
visiting comrades by CHAPLAIN Riddle; recita-
tion by Comrade W. r. Thompson: short ad-
dresses by Past Commanders of Post 259 and
visiting comrades; installation of Senior Vice
Commander-elect, and other interesting feat
ures. All members OF the Grand Army are in
vited to be present.
Post I5l's celebration at Odd Fellows Hall
on Wednesday evening has been well covered
in the Grand Army column. The programme
is of an excellent order. Several prominent
veterans will be present and take part. Gen.
eral A. L. Pearson will preside, DIR. E. A. Wood
will deliver the opening address, and Depart
meeting. Vocal and instrumental music, select
readings, etc., will be features. With its Gus
tomary kindness to Post Isl. the Select
knights Band has volunteered its services.
The details of Post 1855 celebration at Turner
Hail. Allentown, on Wednesday evening we're
well covered in the Grand Army column last
Sunday. All arrangements have now been COM
pleted. The meeting will be an open one. and
ali friends of the Grand Army are invited to be
present. An enjoyable evening is assured all
who may attend.
All comrades and their friends are cordially
invited to attend Post l57's open celebration of
the anniversary of Lees surrender next Thurs
day evening at the post room, corner of Fifth
avenue and Price street. Speeches. songs and
stories will make the affair enjoyable.
A programme of much prospective ENJOYMENT
has been arranged Tor the campfire celebration
to be held by Post $50 on Wednesday evening
at its hall, corner of Center avenue and Erin
street.
For the Widows and Orphans Fund.
The Drummer Boy' was complete success.
artistIcally, dramatically and financially En-
.husiastic and appreciatiye audiences filled the
Bijou at every one of the eight performances,
and they enjoyed the most successful presenta-
lion the popular play ever had in Pittsburg
The person selected for each character was
we'll fitted for the part. the portraying of each
character showed that careful and conscien-
.ious study had been given it, and the result |
was a harmonious blending which rendered the |
stirring story natural and realistic.
The scenic and property arrangements were |
most salts factory and All attention to details |
was apparent, which, in presentation by |
amateurs was remarkable. The committee is |
% be especially commended for its departure |
n the matter of the appearance of the Confed- |
crates. Heretofore the play rebels have been |
made somewhat OF burlesque, this time |
heir proper sodierly bearing and appearance
vas carefully looked after and the result was |
most gratifying and was favorably commented |
lpon. |
Great credit is due all who labored so faith |
ully inIthe noble work. The Widows and Or. |
,hans' Fund of Post will be increased beyond |
III expectations. Financially the presentations |
uccess exceeds all previous ones.