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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
In the City,, Bean Monde.

IT is said that Judge McKennan, OF Wash.
tngton, Pa, and his daughter, Miss Gertrude
McKennan, will come to Pittsburg to live
with the family of the widowed George NJ.
LaugElin. The late Mrs. Laughlin was q
daughter of the Judge.
THE coming-out ball of Miss Nina King
Or. Kings daughter, is set for Tuesday even :
ing at the DuCuesne Club.
TIE date of Mrs. c. i. Magees ball is JAN
uary o. having been deferred from the noli-
day week, the time she at first intended.
The Yale Glee and Banjo o Club, in its tour
OF the large cities, comes to Pittsburg to-
morrow, when it will be welcomed by the
Alumni Association, and be given the best
that Pittsburg affords. The concert takes
place in Carnegie Hall at O'Clock under the
patronage Of a number OF society women
who, with their friends. will occupy seats in
the audience. As these concerts are always
society events it is needless to specifically
state that Carnegie Hall will be = brilliant
scene on this occasion.
MARION CRAWFORD GALLAHER
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For the McKeesport Monument

The benevolent ladies of McKeesport,
being desirous of assisting in every way the
boys who wore the blue, have decided to
materially increase the fund now being sub
scribed for the erection Of a monument in
memory Of the soldiers and sailors OF the
Rebellion which Is to be placed in the center
of a plot dedicated by the Versailles Gene
terry Of that city. These loyal women will
have bazaar and festival In Blue Ribbon
Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Of
this week. They will have on display and
for sale innumerable articles Tor sale suit
able for holiday presents. 1t is hoped that
all who are inclined to assist in this laudable
object will not only contribute articles or
cash, but will attend this bazaar and pur-
chase such gifts as they may want for
presents. A number Of Pittsburg firms, In
cluding Guslly's, Kaufmanns', Horne Co..
and James w. Grove, have contributed arti-
cles. Bedicheimer, the Philadelphia jeweler,
will have large display of valuable jewelry
which will be disposed of in the interests Of
the old soldiers. Refreshments will be
special feature and inviting tables will be
supplied with delicacies to tempt patrons
To date, over 81, 700 of the 500 required,
has been subscribed, and it is expected that
the proceeds OF this effort will materially
increase the amount on hand
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
A Solid Present

Anything you buy in the way of clothing
is a solid and substantial gift There is
nothing you can give friend that will be
as satisfactory or as eagerly received as
clothing. Those elegant mems overcoats we
sell now at $40, SI2 and S15, would be just the
incest present for father or brother. Silk
lined ones at $1S and $40 just as good as
tailors charge s35 and $40 for. Elegant
smoking jackets at S. and 81 80, reduced
in price for our special Christmas sale.
Mems business suits SO and s12. Mems
dress suits and cutaway cults only S12, SO
and SIS. Nice suits and cape overcoats for
the boys at 81 30, IS 80 and 81 Elegant
presents for the boys with each sale free.
A splendid line of Christmas novelties in
our mems furnishing goods department.
PC. c. c., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets, opposite the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Are You in Search

Of . piano or organ? Come and see US
We have elegant new pianos, fully war.
ranted, for $3.50. Beautiful new organs at
$65. Easy payments Store open till 9
o'clock.
LECHNER s. SCHoENBERGER,
50 Fifth avenue.
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC BOXES
At Fl. Kleber b Bros.

Cheer up your home by buying one Of
KIeber Bros beautiful music boxes You
cannot find present which will produce
half the delight and pleasure for both old
and young as will the charming music Of
these boxes. Kleber Bros. are the eIclu-
sive agents for the old and well-known
Mermod Freres make. and they are selling
them at lower prices than such fine goods
can usually be bought for. Prices range
from So 80 to SITS. Store, No. sos Wood
street. now open every evening
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

THE place to buy diamonds, watches,
jewelry, silverware, clocks, bronzes, ETC., is
at NJ. G. Cohen's, Sc Fifth avenue. You
will find the largest and best selected stock
in the city. All frst-class goods and no
fancy prices. Call and examine our stock
and prices. Don't forget the place is at NJ
G. Cohen's, Sc Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Extra Announcement. A

We have just received a nobby line of
fashionable chinchilla overcoats, lined
throughout with silk, made up by such we'll
known tailors as Bell, Kroney & Lent and
Rock, for prices ranging from $50 and that
up to sS5 Will sell them for one-half of
what they we're made up for. Open every
evening till $3.50 up to Christmas Eve.
MISFIT CLOTHING PARLoRS,
516 Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Christmas Cards Given Away.

A very handsome Christmas panel, en-
titled Listening" will be given away to
all purchasers Of Soc worth of tea, coffee,
spice. or baking powder, at the store of the
Grand Union Tea Company, 3O7 Market
street, during Christmas week. Our tea,
coffee, spice and baking powder will please
you. Handsome presents given to those
holding our tea tickets.
GRAND UNION TEA COMPANY,
Opposite Gusky'a 307 Market street.
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Good Cheer

For Christmas to be found in "Holmes'
Best" 1875 pure Monongahela rye whisky,
1840 Ransom eognac brandy. and endless
assortment of fine wines and liquors to
select from.
THE VIM. II. HOLMES Co.,
158 First avenue and 120 Water street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Our Holiday Offering.

'The Home Guard" at all the stores ofthe
A. & p Tea Co.; don't fail to get one.
Given out from now until Christmas with
one pound of tea, one pound of baking
powder, or two pounds of coffee. See list Of
stores in another column.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Everybody

Everybody
Is looking for something nice to purchas
for friend, and the place to find it is a
the jewelry house of Henry Terheyden, 50
Smithfeld street.
Look at this partial list:
[Gents' gold, S35 to $3.50.
Watches Ladies' gold, 500 to S10o.
(Silver, $4 to SIS.
In rings, IS to $3.50.
Stickpins, IS to $50.
Diamonds Studs, SIS to 5000.
Earrings, s25 to $500
Lockets, $40 to $50.
Onyx Clocks-s16 to $780,
Chain bracelets,
Hairpins,
Fine Jewelry-} Lockets, lace pins,
Stickpins, bib pins,
Children's buttons.
Open every night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
RUPPERT's SKIN TONIC.

A delightfully."- refreshing stimulant for
cl leansing and making the complexion
natural looking, as well as healthy. War
ranted to cure any skin disease of no matter
how long standing. Price 81 and 81 per bot
tie three large size s5, the amount usually
REQUIRED to clear the skin. Call or send 4o
stamps for Book of Beauty, ROOM 203,
second floor, Hamilton building, SO Fifth
avenue, Pittsburg. Special-To every lady
calling on Wednesday %. will be given q box
of Ruppert's Face Powder FREE. de20su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Post 15I's Annual Christmas Treat

It has been the custom Of Post Isl for sew.
eral years to give to the soldiers orphans in
their immediate vicinity o treat on Christ
mas day. This year will be no exception.
The treat will take place in the hall, 1913
Carson street. at 9 o'clock Cristmas day.
The orphans this year number about Is
boys and girls. To the boys will be given u
cap, coat, pants and shoes and stockings; to
the girls a dress pattern, shoes and stock.
ings, and in addition each one will receive q
box of candy, AN orange and banana. The post
taking by the ladies of Colonel ). w. Patter-
son Women's Relief Corps No. l. A short
entertainments will be given at the above
time, to which the friends OF the post and
corps are cordially invited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Kenuedy,s Ladder, Lunch Room

Is the popular place among the ladies'
Prompt service and reasonable prices.
SIXTH STREET AND DUoUESNE WAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

A TEA set is a nice present to make on
Christmas. Have you bought yours yet?
We have them. IL. SMIT,
Smithfeld and Liberty and 311 Smithfeld
street.
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RUPPERT'S
EMOIIIENT-

A delightful cream prepared from almond
meal cocoanut oil, ETC., containing no mer-
curry in any form. but will cure any case Of
roughness or chafing. Excellent for the
hands and face. soc and 81 per jar.
ROOM a0s SECOND FLOOR,
Hamilton Building,
asse1oe % Fifth Avenue, Pittsburs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

Portraits for Christmas Presents.
This month, handsome 8110 frame with
every doz. cabinet photos. Also genuine
crayons at special low prices.
LIES STUDIO, 10 and II Sixth ST.
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
JUST BEFORE THE HoLIDAYS

How the Social WhirIigig Went Around In
the Two Cities Last Week.
4 very enjoyable birthday surprise party
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
schenIey Spoons

Can be found only at
GRAF & NIEMANN's,
COLL Penn ave-, East End, Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
CHRISTMAS In THE SCHOOLS
Pleasant Closing Exercises, in Which tn
Poor Are Not Forgotten.

Pleasant Closing Exercises, in Which the
Poor Are Not Forgotten.
From now till Thursday, the closing
day, the prospective cheer of Christmas will
pervade the atmosphere of the schoolroom,
and the tasks of the school will be much
slighted. The principals yesterday we're all
Interested in the preliminary examination
for admission to the High School, which be-
gins tomorrow with the studies writing and
drawing, and which closes Tuesday with
geography and reading. Over 900 will enter
on the list from the ward schools. This
number will be supplemented by several
candidates from private school.
A great number of the schools will close
quietly for the holidays, while others Will
have special exercises. At the Bedford
school sial Thursday, from to 9, will be recep, %
work will be presented. LaterSanta Claus will
personally visit all the rooms with a treat,
ana has organges, candy, popcorn and nuts
Grant school, the pupils Wednesday
afternoon will give one of their old
fashioned, but very popular entertainments.
forgotten. Tuesday the Forbes School will
take up donations for the Improvement OF
the Poor Society. La st Thursday the st.
Clair and Mt. Washington sch ols con-
poor.
The Teachers OF Braddock Talk.
Almost 100 teachers of Braddock and
Braddock township held local institute
Friday evening in the First NJ. e. Church at
Braddock. Papers were read by Miss Jen-
ME Bennett on "How to Make a School
room Pleasant:" Miss Canaan. on '"The Power
Of Observations" Miss Jessie Fredericks, on
Teachers Other Work,-Making Charac-
ter;" Miss Annie Thomas, on "Bene-
fits of Form Study" and Prof ].
School, on "Repetition in schoolNchange
Needed in Yearly Courses" A discussion
on "1s Compulsory Education Necessary,
Practicable and Feasible?" was the leading
Principal Of the First ward, Braddock
school, and Miss Edna Chester were in the
affirmative, and Prof. Seward Haymaker
Principal of the Third ward school, and
Miss Emily Munson were in the negative.
The judges awarded honors to the negative.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
December Guests and Hosts.

December Guests and Hosts.
Mr.. Will Becker, of Edgewoodvflle, Is
| home after tour OF four months through
| the West
Miss Nellie Black. of Edsewoodvtlls. has
| returned home after a pleasant visit of sew
| eraI weeks to friends in Chicago
D. H. Robertson. of Minnesota. was q
| guest Saturday OF Ed j. Small, of West
Braddock. one time college chum-
Harry Stewart, q son Of Colonel Robert E.
| Stewart, Of North Braddock, returned home
| Friday from Center county for the holidays
Miss searles, Of HomedaIe, Pa, has ao-
| cepted a position as oral teacher at the In
stftute for the Deaf and Dumb, at Edge
! woodville.
Mr.. Frank saupp, a young draughtsman
| at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, left yes
| terday to spend the holiday season at home
| In Altoona
Mr. and Mrs. James Christman and son, of
| st. Louis. were visitors at the home OF Mr..
V. B. Mccarthy, Penn avenue, Williamsburg
| the past week.
Mrs. Horace Lowry, OF Indiana, sister of
Mr. John W. Beatty. the artist. is at Wilk-
insburg, her former home. where she viii
| spend the holidnya
MI Edward Nugent Of Braddock, cele-
brat his 22d birthday Monday evening at
| his home, with about dozen couples Of his
| most intimate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Pearson have returned
from an extensive and highly enjoyable
European tour. Mr.. Pearson's health is
greatly benefited by the trip.
Miss Annie s. Hunter, of 4lo5 Penn avenue.
is expe ted home from college on Saturday
to spend the holidays, and will be at home
to her friends till New Years.
Will A. Clementson, son of Justice George
H. Clementson, OF Braddock. arrived home
Friday from Philadelphia. He is a student
at the Jefferson Medical College.
Mrs. william L. Lapsley, Of West Brad.
dock, last week received her commission as
q member Of the Pennsylvania Ladies' Com
mittee Of the Columbian Exposition.
Miss Mollie C. Wilson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Wilson. of this city, is home
from st. Josephs Academy, Seton Hill.
Greensburg. Pa, for q two weeks vacation,
Rev. John Hickey, rector of St. Thomas
P. c.. Church, at Braddock and the best
known priest in the Pittsburg diocese. is
critically i'll Of consumption at his parochial
residence.
Mrs. Wilson, Of the East End, will give
theater box party at the Alvin next week
in honor of Miss May Anderson, of Highland
avenue. on the return of the latter from
Steubenville, O.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

The story is founded on the fact that
Mark Twain's family has q sort of claim to
the Earldom OF Durham. Col. Sellers is here
the claimant to this earldom. The young
Lord, who is the heir recognized by English
law, is at heart Socialist, and he comes to
America to put his theories into practice.
BY series of exciting incidents the lord
ship in him disappears and he becomes an
applicant for any kind of work in WASH
ington The Old World notions OF the
young Lord, which are not nearly so e1-
tinct as he thinks they are, come into sharp
contact with the practical workings of rude
democracy, and here Mark Twain gets his
opportunity for graphically showing in his
picturesque manner some of the differences
between the aristocratic idea and the demo-
cratic idea Hard as he is on the monarch
ical side of the question, there are neverthe-
less some things in this portion of the work
that will cause the American to think and
ask himself questions. The story ends in q
most satisfactory manner. Of course, it is
full of humor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

Who ever thought to see this Presby-
terian town go mad over teas, functions,
the ''the dansant, "etc. las it has been for the
east week? The exclusive set opened the
Pittsburg Cub theater last Monday even
ing. and since social duties have crowded the
society dame fast and faster. 1t is strange
enough that Pittsburg always must have a
reason for its social stir. In New York and
London the people are perfectly satisfied to
Invite one another to one another's houses,
TO stare at one another's gowns. furniture,
servants, or to tear one another's regulations
In one-quarter-inch strips, but In Pittsburg
there always needs to be very good reason
for function.
The raison d'etre must be very plain, in
deed. 1t may be new house, a new wife,
o new daughter-in-law, but some reason, like
the caterer, must always be present. We
seem particularly to have cultivated taste
for the pretty girls from other towns, as
the careful reader of social events will
notice. Excepting the debutantes-God
bless them none other than the strangers
within these gates have received so much
attention
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20


Lady.
A pleasant affair will be the treat to the
Sunday school scholars Of Trinity Reformed
Church. Williamsburg, next Thursday even
ing. In addition to a Christmas tree there
will be songs and recitations and instrumen-
tai music by the church orchestra An ad-
dress by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Freeman, will
add much to the enjoyment of the young
folks.
Monongahela Council, Jr. o. q. A. NJ, No.
To- Of Braddock, is making elaborate prep
arations for its annual entertainments to be
given in Leighton's Hall, Braddock, New
Years night. reception and supper will
follow. Only 500 invitations will be sent out
this year. Some of the best known vooalists
and elocutionary artists in the vicinity have
been engaged to take part.
One of the gayest evening receptions held
in Sharpsburg for some time was that given
by the members of the private dancing class
on Tuesday evening last at Patterson Hall,
Lawrenceville. This class is composed OF Is
couples of young people representing the
best families of town, and, as a social sue
cess was q success.
The ladies OF the congregation of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg, gave
a well-served supper in Lohr's Hall, that
borough, last Thursday evening. The at
tendance was very satisfactory and large
sum of money was gathered for the building
fund OF the new church that will be erected
in the spring.
Mr.. Henry Diston, son OF Henry Diston,
the celebrated cornet manufacturer OF Will
famsport, Pa, was in the city yesterday. the
guest of Messrs. Dickson and Doan. In spite
of the exigencies OF business, Mr.. Diston
found time to enjoy the hospitality OF the
friends OF his hosts by prolonging his stay
little.
Invitations are out for q ootilion to be
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-15
Matters VI Masonic.

Dove Lodge. no. 81. will meet on Wednes-
dav at / +. N. in ST. Adams Hall 10 confer
the Fellow Craft Decree by direction Of the
Grand master. On Thursday at 7 p. VI. the
lodge will meet 10 confer the degree Of Mas
ter Mason. The work will be done by the
grand working committee in the presence of
the Grand Lodge.
The stated convocation of Lafayette ROYAL
Arch Chapter. No. AZ. l.. I. Christian. high
priest. will not take place Thursday, the nth.
in consequence OF the meeting of the Grand
Lodge.
This is the meeting at which the chapter
officers are elected. but a the grand high
priest has granted a dispensation dispensing
with the meeting Thursday evening. election
and installation Of officers will take place
Monday. December 2Sth. st. Johns day. The
Royal Arch Masons are anticipating a very
ENJOYABLE evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-15
DRY GOODS, &c.
LEVY ( DAVIS.
GREAT ATTRACTIONS THIS WEE.
HOLIDAY GOODS!

Make your selections now while the stock is
complete. No such variety Of Holiday Gifts
of every descrlption-fOr the baby. for the
children. for papa. for mamma, for grandpa,
for grandma, for sweetheart and for every
body-was ever offered before in this city.
Space will admit of only a few suggestions
from our immense stock.
FUR GOODS.
Ladies' Fur Capes in Astrachan. Cape Seal.
Wool Seal, Opossum, Russian Lynx. Gray
Krimmer.
Ladies Fur Muffs in Astrachan, Opossum,
Seal. Beaver. Lynx. Monkey. Mink. Coney.
French Hare and Gray Chinchilis.
Children's MufT and Collar in sets in a beau
tiful assortment at very low prices.
FEATHER BOAS AND COLLARETTES.
4 beautiful line of Feather Boas-extra
lone-reduced TO almost halt price for holiday
buyers. Feather Collarettes IN a large sssort-
ment at very low prices. Any OF these goods
make q most desirable Christmas gift.
SMOKING-JACKETS AND DRESSING
GOWNS.
Our assortment Of these goods is the largest
ever shown in the city-ranglng in price from
= to 1l9.96 each and over twenty-five differ
emf STYLES. There Is nothing you could select
In the way of a Christmas gift that will afford
such comior. and pleasure.
GENTLEMEN'S NECKWEAB.
Over 800 styles in Neckwear 10 select from
in all the latest styles and colorings IN Four
iu-Hands. Puhs and Tecks. A special line OF
very handsome styles IN Single Boxes, with a
Christmas Card in each box, designed specially
for holiday gifts.
CLOAKS AND WRAPS.
With n view to affording our holiday patrons
an Opportunity TO purchase something useful
for holiday gifts We have marked our entire
stock OF Ladies'. Misses and Children's ClOaks
and Wraps 10 cost and below cost. Nothing
reserved - everything goes at the reduced
price. rc
What could be more acceptable for Christ
mas gift than u carpet, or, If that incurs too
much expense. a handsome Rug or Hassock !
We have lust received a magnificent line of
English and Domestic Rugs. also a beautiful
line of Fur Rugs in different styles and color
ines. including a handsome line OF Animal Fur
Rugs. now in such demand.
Remember our SPECIAL GRAND OPEN
ING and SALE on TUESDAY EVENING
from eight TO 10 o'clock. Our window display.
with a real live Santa Claus. will DO exhibited
at 1 P. NJ. on Tuesday.