Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-16
Social Events.

The Imperial Clubs summer night recep-
tons every Thursday evening have become very
popular, and are well attended.
Alderman c. o. Donnen and wife, of Penn
avenue, celebrated the thirry-second ami
versary Of their marriage last Wednesday even
ing by pleasant party and musical.
An evening garden party, under the auspices
of the Ladies' Society of st. Johns Episcopal
Church, will be given at the residence OF John
Perring Esq, Butler street, opposite the cable
car station, Thursday evening, June ".
The Twenty-lfth Ward Debating Society
held it regular meeting at the residence of
George and John Henry. The question dis
cussed was, Which is the More Useful, Coal or
Iron?" The next meeting will be held a. the
residence of Mrs. Eulala Hapenny.
Mrs Lizzie Pershing- -Anderson's school Of
elocution, music and literature, held its closing
exercises at the chapel of the First Presby-
terian Church Monday evening. Miss Julia A
Swartz, one of the participants, displayed rare
elocutionary powers. The exercises were ap-
preciated by all present.
Cards Of invitations will be issued the coming
week for the annual cotillon to be given at the
lakewood Hotel on the afternoon and evening
of July 4 The music will be furnished by the
Gernert Bros, Orchestra. The committee in
charge are Messrs Harry Dolan, Tom Dunn,
Will Gray and Frank Lanahan.
Quite pleasant surprise party was held at
the residence of the Misses O'Donnell, of Penn
avenue, on Thursday evening last. Among
those present were: Misses Maggie and Annie
McCabe, Mollie o'ponnell, May Molamphy.
Susie McCusker, and Lizzie and Maggie Crow
ley; and Messrs. l. G. Creegan, James ODon-
nell, William Molamphy, Frank McCabe, W. ].
Mccormack and John c. O'Donnell. After
singing and dancing until the .'wee sma' hours"
the company adjourned, having spent de-
lghtful evening.
A delightful progressive euchre party was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Hamilton on
Thursday evening, at their residence on Bing-
ham street, Southside. Among those present
were Mr. and Mrs. n. Junker. Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Nisser, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Weber, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Duff, Mr.. and
MIS- N Gess d Ut be anu Sonnrs wsrs caT
ried of by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Schwann, the
BOBBY prizes by Mrs. Will Jones and Mr.. A. K.
Duff.
On Thursday evening last another contest
for the "Demorest Silver Medal" took place at
the residence of Miss Mnly Tutell, of Buena Wis
ia street. The following are the winners of the
Iicblifer leIIiS r. Nellie, W. schiiiing, N Mcoaus
land, L. Renter, A. Dunlap Ida Peoples: Lulu
Thomas A. Young Edna Holloway E. Jones,
Nettie Wylie Honorable mention was made
of the following pupils: E. Moberly, William
Perkins, L. Lutz and Z. Stether.
A very pleasant evening was spent t'Saturday
by the relatives and friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
NJ. Crawford at their residence, on Devillier
street, it being the second anniversary of their
marriage. Among those present were: Colonel
W. J. Patterson and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Burford, Mrs C. w. Benney, Mrs. NJ. Finch,
Mr. and Mrs. r. B. Battelle, of Wheeling; Mrs
E NJ. Kerr, Mrs NJ. NJ. Norris and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs ]. W. Benney, MIR. and Mrs. J. W.
Burford, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Benney, of
Neville; Miss Fannie Benney, Messrs. Magin
and others.