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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
S0CIETYAND CHARITY
Hand in Hand for the Benefit of the
Homeless and Friendless.
WORK ON THE CHRISTMAS LETTERS
Entertainments That Have Been Given and
others to Come.
AMENITIES OF LOCAL SOCIAL LIFE

In one of the parlors of the First U. P.
Church, Union avenue, Allegheny-the
headquarters OF the Christmas Letter Mis-
sion-may be found every morning at least
two young ladies up to their very ears and
eyes in Christmas letters. As the holidays
draw near, business with them is rushing,
and orders received there yesterday for let
ters were from all over the United States
San Francisco, Boston, New Orleans and
St. Paul.
Of the Sc, 600 letters printed this year,
5000 have been sold, and the young ladies
interested are very anxious to dispose OF the
remaining stock on hand. A great many of
the charitable institutions of the city have
been provided for, but there still remains a
sufficient number for which no provision has
been made to allow numerous churches
Kings Daughters or other charitable or
CARNATIONS, if they so desire, an opportu-
nifty of scattering sunshine and Christmas
cheer by the use of these pretty messengers.
The institutions thus far taken are Ridge
Street Orphan Asylum, by Mrs. j. B. Scotts
Kings Daughters; Morganza, Bridgeville
Presbyterian Church, Colored Orphans
Home, Mrs. 0rmsby Phillips; Penitentiary,
Third U. P. Church, Dixmont Board of
Managers, Widows Home and Christian
Home Miss Parks Kings Daughters;
Episcopal Church Home, Mrs. F. r.
Brunot; Home for the Friendless, West
minister Presbyterian Church; Incurables
and General Hospital, Miss Aliens Mission
Band; West Penn Hospital, Mrs. Morrow;
Deaf and Dumb, Mrs. Dr. Easton; Boys
Home, Fifth q. P. Mission Band.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
FOR a GOOD CAUSE.

The Merchants Carnival to Benefit the Sol
diers' Widows and Mothers.
The ladies of the G. A. R. expect to see
all the seats filled at Old City Hall on to-
morrow evening, and are working hard to
make the Merchants Carnival a success,
both financially and socially. Refreshments
will be served Immediately after the per-
formance. All those having an interest in
the ladies and this grand and noble work of
rescuing the INDECENT and aged mothers and
widows of the soldiers of the rebellion from
want and destftution will have an opportu-
nifty to mel p them in this work by partaking
OF oysters, coffee, salads, cakes, ice cream,
etc.
Their home, for which this entertainment is
given, is located at Hawkins station, on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. The public are
cordially invited to visit their home and
see the work these ladies have accomplished.
Tickets of admission for the entertainment
will be for sale at the door on Wednesday
evening. Price, 80 cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
THE WITCHES FLIGHT

From Shakespeare's Macbeth to be Ren
dered at ST. James Guild Hall.
Tomorrow evening the young ladies OF
st. James Episcopal Church choir will
present '"The Witches Flight" from
Shakespeare's Macbeth" They will be
supported in the character of Hecate by a
gentleman who will be recognized as the
unknown tragedian." The performance
is under the auspices OF the Young Peoples
Social Guild, of that church. The enter
tainment will be held in the Guild Hall
annex to the church. Doors open at 2
o'clock; admission free.
Coffee and other refreshments will also be
free. A collection will be taken and sp-
piled to the purposes of church decorations
for the Christmas festival. All those who
attend will have most enjoyable evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Social Chatter.

MRS. STANLEY did not materialize at the
lunch given at the Duquesne Club House, yes
terday by Mrs. George Shiras, Jr., but the
affair was one of the most elegant small events
chronicled this season.
THE Lutz family, with Hansley's Trouba-
dours. has just returned from tour of the
great Northwest, and will spend their holiday
vacation a. their home In Allegheny City.
COLUMBUS COUNCIL No. 49, L s. of l., will
give musical and literary entertainment this
evening at Lawrence Turner Hall, Butler
street. Prominent talent will appear.
AT the Lincoln Avenue NJ. E. Church chapel.
next Thursday evening, the Lexington Young
Ladies' w. c. T. Q. will give a musical and
literary entertainment.
LAUREL COUNCIL No. l26, Jr. o, u, A. NJ.
will celebrate its tenth anniversary with an en-
tertainment and reception this evening at New
Turner Hall.
PROF. H. E. CHURCH will give a calcium
light entertainment, tonight, in the Denny
church, corner Ligonier and Thirty-fourth
streets.
REV. g. T. PURvEs, d. D., lectured last
evening at the Third Presbyterian Church.
Sixth avenue, on pascal and the Port Royal
lists"
A BAZAAR and supper will be held this even
ing at the Second Presbyterian Church, Alle-
gheny, by the Ladies Aid Society.
THE Presbyterian church of Mt. Washing
ton, Grandview avenue, will give an entertain
ment on Christmas night.
HAPPY youngsters will 6llthe Emory NJ E.
Church, Christmas Eve. as OH that night their
annual treat will be given.
THE Philharmonic Club of New York will
appear in Carnegie Hall this evening in the Star
course series.
IHE Woman's Club will hold their regular
meeting In the Teachers Library this after
MRS. E. FORD. OF Creighton, will give
euchre party next Friday.
The Paragon Club reception tonight at Cy-
clorama Hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
SEEKING MORE ENCOURAGEMENT.

Boxes for the May Festival Not Being
Taken Rapidly Enough.
Boxes for the great May Festival are not
in the demand that those interested in the
event would wish. Since the 25 subscribed
for by the % patrOnesses &C the meeting last
week but three have been sold, consequently
the other patronesses, 75 in number, will
shortly be reminded of the coming affair by
neat little letters outlining the event and
giving q scale of prices for the boxes and
seats, with a request for an immediate
answer designating the quarters desired.
The general public will be treated to a
similar circular, and it is hoped that by the
replies financial basis NAV be obtained,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
TALKING TO THE TEACHERS.
superintendent Luckey Lecturing in the O.
Country Towns,

Superintendent Luckey Lecturing in the Oil
Country Towns.
With fresh white tie, and pink rosebud
in his buttonhole, Superintendent George
Luckey took the train yesterday afternoon
for Butler, where he will address the teach
ers of the Institute, now in session there,
upon "SchooI Government and Theory of
Teaching" From Butler Mr.. Luckey will
go to Mercer, where the same subjects will
be treated by him for the benefit of the Mer-
Ger county teachers, who are attending the
Institute there this week.
In School Government" Mr.. Luckey is
enabled TO give some very hard knocks at
corporal punishment, his pet aversion, con-
sequently it is a favorite talk with him, and
one that arouses considerable interest among
teachers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
A HANDSOME HOME DEDICATED,

Members of the Hanover Club Settled in
Their New Quarters.
The new home of the Hanover Club of
the Second ward, Allegheny, was thrown
open to large number of invited guests.
last night. The house is located at iii
Monterey street, contains five rooms.
handsomely appointed in its decoration and
punishment, and well adapted to the con-
venience o. its members.
Many city politicians were present and
spoke brief words of encouragement to fine
young men in their new start for political
and social recognition. Vocal and ipstru-
mental music and small lunch afforded
entertainment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Newest Fashion Points

Is $I75, $ISS, $500, $21O,
1926, $235, and sOe guarantee
these prices positively and absO-
IuteJy to be as l0sU as Seal Jackets
of the quality are sold for any,
aUhere IN this county to-day.
VaSit our Fur Department,
take o. look, and aOe are satisfied
sCe can conUi,ace you of the facts
stated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
A NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT

Planned by the Members of the Helping
Hand Society.
An entertainment that has considerable of
the novel about it is being planned by the
members OF the Helping Hand Society OF
Allegheny. The exact date upon which il
will be given has not been decided upon, but
it will be shortly after Christmas. and the
performers, IS young lady members of the
society, will, in imitation of the Peake SIS
tiers, SO style themselves for the event, and
will each appear in some individual accom-
plishment, either song, dance, piano solo,
violin solo, whistling solo, or something
equally interesting.
A small admittance fee will be charged
the object being to raise necessary funds for
the society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Dined at Mrs. Watson's.

A superb dinner was given by Mrs. M,
W. Watson-who always does things in a
superb manner-at her elegant home on
Lincoln avenue, last evening. Covers were
laid for Is guests, who represented we'll.
established families. and although seat,
were taken at o'clock, it was nearer Il
than when the glittering table and hand.
some dining room was deserted by the
guests for the parlors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
. HOLIDAY BUYERS

With q nesC, fresh stock of Jackets
in 25, 20, rs and 3O-inch lengths,
in all sizes of 6ust from 32 to 42,
made loose 'front.' quarter and
half tight fitting fronts, all
basque or tight fitting back, the
shape and fit of each style being
simply perfect. We haze q feaU
Jackets as Joao as 500 each, but
the run of the best goods a0ith
all the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
HOLIDAY Goods.

The Michigan Furniture Co. have in stock
fine line of fancy chairs, rockers, desks.
china closets, bookcases, card tables, and. in
fact, any article of furniture suitable for a
Christmas present. Call at once while the
selection is large. Store open in the evening.
MICHIGAN FURNITURE Co..
437 Smithfield street
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

The second annual entertainment of the
Young Mems Hebrew Society, of Allegheny
county, which will be held tomorrow even.
ing in Cyclorama Hall, promises to be a
very enjoyable affair. A few names of the
talent engaged for the entertainment are as
followsi Teerge's Orchestra, Miss Rosalind
Forester, Miss Fannie Nicholson. of San
Francisco; Prof. Carl Ahl and number Of
others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Christmas Donation Day.

The Ladies Society of the Allegheny
General Hospital has set aside Monday, De-
cember %, as Christmas donation day.
Thanking friends for past favors, they re-
quest donations of money, groceries, dry
goods, fruits, vegetables. canned goods and
old linen,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
A PETRIFIED BODY.

The Discovery Made by Two Men Near
Fresno, California
FRESNO, CAL, Dec 15.-Two men have
found near this city what is claimed to be a
genuine petrified body of man. 1t is re-
markably we'll preserved and even the lines
of the back of the hand are visible.
The head is of good size and features of
Caucasian type. The body measures nearly
seven feet in length.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Cabinet Novelties

Onyx and brass cabinets, onyx tables.
fancy lamps, pocketbooks, tobacco boxes
match boxes, bon bons and host of knick.
knacks, just the things for Christmas pres
ents, at HENRY TERHRYDEN's,
$50 Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.1
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Is. - In the
Orphans Court this afternoon, Judge Ash
man, in 17-page opinion, refused to send to
the Common Pleas Court for trial by iury.
the question of the validity of Mrs. Julia
Fosters will, under which J. Heron Foster.
the only son, is disinherited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Ginning, but Tricky.

A MMONIA powders claim to
n be "free from alum" etc.
Alum powders claim to be Stree
from ammonia" etc. Instead of
saying what their baking pow
ders don't contain, why not state
what they do contain !?
All that is used in Cleveland's
Superior Baking Powder is pure
cream of tartar, pure bicarbonate
of soda, and a little -four to pre-.
serve the strength.
Cleveland Baking Ponder Co.,
81 q ss Fulton st., Nep York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Results of Miss simpsons Bepe,;t.

With inRumerable good wishes and
sincere hopes fer the ultimate recovery of
poor Miss Simpson, who is steadily and
rapidly growing worse, the committee will
this evening tender her the result of the
recent benefit given for her in the High
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

ANNUAL holiday and clearing sale; extra
bargains during this month in all depart
ments. HUGUs & HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
What to Buy and Where to Buy-Here

HHat 70 BUY anu Where to Buy-Here
You find everything for men, women and
children, and babies Christmas presents,
and at prices to suit all pocketbooks.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

For Christmas presents. The handsomes
line of mems fine neckwear ever shown il
this city.
JAMES b. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth ay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

GIVES stimulation to. the overworked,
Iron City Brewing Co. Slayer. Tel. 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

JAMES ARCHIBALD q BRO,
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES
s6 ana W second avenue. between Wood and
Smithfield streets.
Carriages for funerals, So. Carriages for
operas parties, etc, at the lowest rates. An new
carriages. Telephone communication,
my690 IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

School Hall, which amounts to the neat
little sum OF 81 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
AT M'CI OYS


Toys gratis with purchase We give something patrons that
PUSTIoN prices We wish make known those who intend
Xmas that just have the line goods perhaps would
attic with Fine Holiday Goods suitable for both and old We the best
after TUESDAY DECEMBER 49, with extraordinary bargains
will heeuy shown whether purha
ing
tell friends about them
mind before December 16 and
cleaned
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
THE PALACE BANK.

This new present. for the Boys, takes
immensely. A large bank, in the form
of a palace, of bronzed iron, gold
trimmed. One free with each purchase
of S. and up in Boys Clothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

When you are in ask to see
Our s0c Toilet Case, worth 81.
Our 81 Toilet Case, worth 81.
Our 81 30 Toilet Case, worth So.
Our Toe Shaving Set, worth 81 30.
Consisting of razor. mug and brush.)
Our 81 Shaving Set beats them all. We
also have finer cases in proportion.
Our 75c Odor Case plush with two bottles
cologne).
Our 35c brass Smokers Set (three parts).
Our Toe plush Collar and Cuff Box.
Our 81 genuine all-leather combined Col
lar and Cuff Box. Also number of other
styles at equally low prices.
Our 800 Whisk Broom and Oxidized
Holder.
Our 81 Whisk Broom and Oxidized
Holder.
Here is where we do ourselves proud, and
JUVENILE BOOKS.
ALL the following books are handsomely
illustrated and well bound.
Ask to see our g. 10, Is, 20 and 25c books.
Don't forget to Look at our 50c and 81 Mo-
rocco Leather Bible.
Also our 81 30 and 50 70
FAMILY BIBLE.
Take notice to our 75c and s. so plush
Paper Boxes. containing "a sheets Of paper
and "a envelopes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
GRAND PRESENTS.

In the Mems Department we still give
the Soo-page book, "ThirtY Years of
Labor" with every SIS and up sale.
Not many left. Come quick.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

We have the neatest line Of Picture
Frames ever shown in this city. Ask 20 see
our. zoe brass frames, full size. Ask TO see
our 35c silver frames, full size.
We have q choice line of Lap Writing
Tablets; prices range from 10c to 81.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.
We have almost built up our reputation
on the line of Photograph Albums we al
ways have. The price is the only cheap
thing about them. Ask to see those we are
selling for so, co. Toe, 81, 81 80 and 81 IS.
Also the higher priced. We have So al
bum, what we call the d. L. Album. ''She
is a daisy" We also have quite a nice
line of Autograph Albums.
While strolling through our stores glance
at our 25 and soc Inkstands.
The following articles will be found at
our place in endless variety: Black Boards,
Album Easels, Games for Children, Chess
| and Checkers, Magic Lanterns, A B G
Blocks, Toy Books. See our kindergarten
Mechanical Speller.
Half of our second floor is being devoted
to Xmas Cards. 25e will buy package
containing 20 fine embossed Xmas Cards.
No stairs to climb to reach our upper
floors. Take elevator.
Our force of salesmen and salesladies is
extra large now. You will find them all to
be courteous, affable and willing to accom-
modate your wants In every possible way.
Remember the special reduction sale be-
gins Tuesday, December 16.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
CHRISTMAS DAY

Santa Claus will make his ninth an
nual visit to the Orphans Ho mes
and Asylums of Pittsburg and Alle-
gheny, and will have the pleasure of
presenting every inmate therein
with an elegant Christmas token
from their friends, Gu SIX US, who sim
cerely wish them a Merry Christ
mas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
JUVENILE BOOKS.

Take notice to our 75c and So 80 plush
Paper Boxes. containing "a sheets Of paper
and "a envelopes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-04

that a birds body is not completely
covered by feathers. There are places
about the shoulders, under the wings
and on the thighs where the skin is
about bare, and fits the cavities or
rounds out with great nicely. Usually
these parts are stuffed full, the result
being marring of the symmetry and
proportion. Waterton gave particu-
lar care to such points, trying to get
them exact to nature.
The best way of preserving birds
skin demands careful attention from
the moment it is killed to the time of
mounting. The wounds should be
filed with cotton, and feathers discol-
oled by blood should be softly wiped
with a wet sponge. In hot weather
the skin should be taken off at once,
brit in autumn or winter the bird can
be allowed to get cold. Beginning at
the breast bone, the skin is slowly
separated by forcing a blunt instru-
ment between it and the flesh. The
bones of the wings are cut at the
shoulder joints, and when getting the
skin from the skull the vetebr8 can be
uniointed. Then remove the brains
and eyes. The flesh is taken from the
under bill, using care not to Tutilate
the openings of the ears or eyelids.
The skin should then be rubbed with
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-04

the forms of bird and animal life.
Some are so from sentiment, as it en-
ables them to retain the substantial
shadow of pet Others are enlisted
on a scientific basis. One may love
birds and not be taxider1nist. Audi
bon illustrates this: He was devoted
ornithologist, one of the greatest
America has yet known; but he
paid no attention to taxidermy.
When he bagged a bird it was
his practice to pin it to tree
and make a drawing reproducing the
natural tints of the plumage, with
colors. After this the skin was removed
and dried. The collection of drawings
and descriptions left by Audubon serve
as criteria for sportsmen, but the value
would have been much increased if
supplemented by the actual forms of
the birds. Charles Waterton, the En-
glish naturalist, has left far more to
posterity through practicing taxi
denny. The specimens he gathered.
now In the museum in York, are of
inestimable worth in showing the
natural posture and action of life. On
careful examination it will be found
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-01-04
Animals as Actors.

Many animals have the dramatic in
stinct; that is, they enjoy acting part
and making believe" as much as some
children do. An English gentleman,
who had once been in the cavalry SER
vice, used to tell me a great many an
ecdotes about horse that belonged tC
his regiment.
cold SAL" as she was called, had
innumerable tricks and devices of her
own, and was quite the practical Joker
of the company. A very common one
with her was suddenly to nip with her
teeth the man who was grooming her ;
and when he looked up angrily after
such an unprovoked attack, he would
always find her gazing innocently into
the distance as if she never dreamed
of doing such thing. She knew how
to turn her cleverness to her own adj
vantage, too. The horses were fed
from long trough, with a swinging
bar between each two to keep them
apart and secure the proper division of
the oats Old Sal would quietly blow
her own cats into the fartherest cor
ner, and then putting her head over
the bar, blow her neighbor's oats
within her reach, eat them, and Their
return to her own share.
Dogs are very fond of pretending.
[ know little dog, the especial pet of
his mistress, who will assume five or
six different parts in the course of a
game. One of his favorite plays is to
rush at his mistress as if he was going
to make furious attack upon her with
his teeth and claws, but he takes the
greatest care never to really hurt her.
Then he will be exceedingly mournful,
and in an instant all life and fun,
changing quite as suddenly into an air
and attitude of resentful indignation,
and all these with the same ease that
comic actor on the stage might show.
But the best acting ever heard Of
was done by dog of the kind called
"lurcher." He belonged to famous
poacher, who is man that steals par
tridges, hares, and pheasants from his
rich neighbors. Many fine lot of
game did this dog help his master to
secure. The laws in England are very
severe against poaching or stealing
game; for the gentlemen wish to pre-
serve it for their own pleasure So
great effort was made to bring this
man to trial and convict him. Very
little proof could be brought against
him, however. He had never actually
been seen with the game in his pos
session, although this dog had, when,
as the gamekeepers believed, he was
carrying it to his master, who had
trained him for this purpose.
He denied stoutly that the dog was
his, or that he knew anything about it.
So the Judge had the dog brought
into the room, thinking that he would
Immediately prove the falsehood of
this by a joyful recognition. But, to
everybody's surprise, the dog did not
look at the man or notice him at all,
nor would he even come near him. So
the man was discharged as innocent.
But the dog was his, and had only
been taught by his master to pretend
not to know him when anybody else
was present If you have ever no
ticed how instinctively dogs tail be-
gins to wag and his ears to twitch with
pleasure when he hears his masters
voice, you VIII understand what fine
piece of acting this was. It is pity
his cIeverness should have been used
for such bad purposes.