The state journal., 1884-03-08
Pittsburgh.


Monday, March 4, for the purpose of
looking after the success of the Ma
tional Convention, which is to con-
vene at Lafayette Hall, on April 80. |
He reports the prospect Of a success
ful convention as very fattering. lie
left on Monday night for Philadel
phia and Washington, D. c.
Mr.. Jerry Grandson, one of our
Oldest citizens, is lying dangerously
i'll at his residence on Overhill street.
The concert of the United Brethren
Of Friendship came off at Lafayette
Hall on the 28th of February. The
sudden change in the weather pre-
vented a large number from attend
ing, as it was intensely cold that
night. Among the noticeable features
of the occasion was the playing of
the American cornet band (colore6,
under the leadership Of Mr.. Harris,
and the reception Of the Star Octette
club, which was substituted in place
Of the Virginia glee club, which failed
to put in an appearance. The Oc-
ctette club is composed of Messrs. B.
Miller, soprano; F. Miller, tenor; J.
Hopkins, L. tenor. and Master VIM.
Burton, bass. The first song they
sung was entitled Word of Love
Shall Never Cease" They received
q perfect ovation, and were recalled
the third time before the audience
would be satisfied. Mrs. Mamie
Grivage sang "Oh How Delightful;"
Miss Ella Burr, one of our best elo-
cutionists recited the "Brigand's
Wife" in fine style; Miss Ida Davis
sang "How the Gates Came Ajar;"
Mr.. J. w. Sherrow's baritone solo,
entitled "The White Squall,' was
we'll rendered. The solo of Mrs.
Fannie Sims, viz: 'Come Like a
Beautiful Dream and Miss Susie
Jones song of "Starry Waves de-
serve especial mention. Miss Fannie
Robinson read an essay upon the
the duties of friendship, which con
tanned some very practicable advice.
The Rev. T. J. Menson, of Louis
vile, KY, delivered an address to
the society; Miss Lizzie Gibbin pre-
sided at the piano; the choruses were
beautifully rendered by the Wylie
avenue literary choir; everything
passed off pleasantly, and at late
hour the audience wendell their way
homeward well pleased with the
nights entertainment.
On Thursday evening the concert
and festival for the benefit of Allan's
chapel came off at Lafayette Hall, on
which occasion fine barber's chair
was given to the most popular bar
Der, viz: The man that raised the
most money. The performance con
sisted of dialogues, select reading,
solos, declarations, ETC., by the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen: Mrs.
| Clara Stewart, Misses Mary Spyglass,
Susie Jones, Lily Mahoney, Rosie
Bryant, Ella Burr, Mary Smallwood,
Fannie Sims, Sadie Hubburton,
Mamie Grinage, Sadie Burley, and
Messrs. VIM. Tabor, Chas. Jones,
James Reed, =. G. Carson, G. d.
Sherrows, w. T. Banks and the
Virginia glee club. The concert was
financial success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Proctor, of
Wylie street, lost their son Freddie
by death on Wednesday, March 4.
His funeral services were held at st.
Paul's cathedral on Thursday after
noon.
The Wylie Avenue Literary So
ciety convened at their usual place
Of meeting on Tuesday evening after
vacation of nearly two months, dur
ing which time the lecture room was
used for the protracted meeting. The
attendance was large, and the i'm
peached ajax presided with more
than his usual dignity.
Since the smoke of the battle Of
the ballots has cleared away it has
been discovered that two colored
men have been elected by the suf-
frage of the people, namely Mr. J.
w. Jeffteys has been elected auditor
Of the borough Of Braddocks and
Mr.. Lewis Hill constable of Port
Perry, in this county. How much
money there is in the positions we
cannot say, but at least they have
the honor Of being successful over
their competitors.
Mr.. LemueI Googins, the president
Of the club known as the .. L., of
Allegheny county, an influential po'
litical club, was reelected president
again by a handsome majority in
spite of the formidable opposition
which was arrayed against him by