The state journal., 1884-04-12
OCCURRENCES OF THE PAST
WEEK,
Social Observation-Disclosures Of
Colored Patrolmen by Mayor
Fulton-The Largest Number
yet Appointed.

GIon d heSu laE COLEeSpOnueDLJ
PITTsBURG, April 12.-The open
ing exercises of the Colonel Robert
Shaw Post, 206, took place at their
new quarters, in Eureka hall, Arthur
street, Friday evening, April 4. The
hall was beautifully decorated with
evergreens and flags. Post Com
mander w. T. Banks delivered the
welcome address to the visitors and
members of brother posts G. A. Il.
Miss Johns read selection entitled
the I" Fire Alarm" The Rev. T. J.
Smith followed with a witty address.
Miss Randolph read selection, fol-
lowed by Comrade Dawson, of Post
1877, in an eloquent address. The
next was a defamation by Mrs. Nan
ME Grinage. Mrs. Fannie Sims read
poem, entitled "The Roll Call, !"
with effect and pathos, Mr.. George
Sherrow sang solo entitled "The
Ship that Never Returned" Mr..
Carson and @. A. Jones were called
upon, and made a few remarks, that
met the approval of the audience.
Mr.. L. Kramer, by request, sang a
solo which brought him an encore.
The rest of the evening was taken
up very pleasantly in discussing the
viands which had been so beautifully
provided by the Post
The funeral of Mr.. George ScrCg
gins, formerly of Baltimore, Md,
took place from his residence, at
Avery College, Allegheny City, De
ceased was 10 years Of age. He
leaves wife and one grown up SOD.
Post 2O6, G. A. r, Of which he was
a member, attended the funeral.
Mr.. Thomas Johnson, who died
last week in Minneapolis, MINI, was
buried from Browns chapel, Monday
afternoon. The Rev. Al. Grant, of
Salem, Ohio, preached his funeral
sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gamble, of Enoch
street lost their infant daughter. after
a short illness.
Mrs. Fannie Sims, Mr.. Banks and
others will give several performances,
commencing April Is, at Eureka hall,
Arthur street The proceeds are to
be appropriated for the purpose of
helping the colored people of Yank-
ton, Dakotah, to secure place Of
worship. The object is worthy
one and deserves the patronage Of
all who believe that the ensign of the
Great Messiah should be the pioneer
of modern civilization.
Mr.. VIM. Stubs and Miss Emma
Palmer were united in the holy bonds
of wedlock on Thursday evening,
Rev. Geo, B. Knox officiating. Mr..
Stubs is one of our progressive
young men, and has set an example
which is worthy Of emulation He
has displayed excellent judgment in
selecting wife, for we think that in
all those qualifications which ere es-
sential to make home pleasant and
happy, Miss Palmer is the peer of
any lady in the land. May their
shadows never grow less.
Mr.. Cyrus Lovett was married on
Thursday evening TO Mrs. Emma
Johnson, nee Woodson. The cere-
mony took place at the residence of
the brides mother, Mrs. @. Wood
son, of Webster street. The recep-
ton was held at the residence of the
groom and bride, on Scott street. at
later hour. The presents were both
numerous and costly, but as it would
occupy too much space we refrain
from itemizing them, as people gen
orally all initiate each other in select
ing presents that are more ornamental
than useful, for in all my experience
have never known a bride to be
presented with a wash-tub, broom or
other useful implements Of house
wifery.
Mayor Fulton wa3 sworn in on
| Monday, and on Tuesday morning
| the announcement of the names of
those who had drawn prizes was an
| nounced. The following coIored men
received appointment under the nav
administration, and if they are not
all assigned to duty it will be their
own fault; James G. Delphy, VIM.
T. Banks (turn-keyl Enwright
Beckett, Chas. Smith, John FL. John
son, Robert Bagley, G. A. Jones. E.
J. Harris, Paul J. Carson, Henry
Meyers; lamp-washer, John w.
Moore; patrolman, W. Higates.
This result shows that we are making
some political progress under the
municipal regime. The last Repub-
lican mayor made an innovation upon