Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
PLEASANT EVENINGS.

The PhiIeo Society gave the first of series
of receptions, to be held at the Cyclorama Hail.
Allegheny, on Wednesday evening last, and
judging from the manner in which the guests
who were all prominent young folks of both
cities and suburbs, enjoyed themselves. it ap-
pears as though the society's receptions will
prove grand success.
There was happy gathering at Mr.. Herron's
house Tuesday evening, for Mr.. Quinn and
wife and Miss Nellie Ryan, of Northumberland
county. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Quinn, Mrs Whitmyer Miss Nellie Ryan. Mrs
Cain and daughter, of Sharpsburg; Mr.. Gray
of Banksvile; Mr.. Marquis, of Allegheny, and
others. A lovely little lunch was served about
IL o'clock, after which the company dispersed.
A pleasant surprise party was held at the
residence of Nh. Charles Cowell, on Washing
ton avenue, last Thursday evening. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. William Carey, Mr.
Charles Kprtz and wife. Miss Mollie Morehead.
Miss Lizzie Cowell. Miss Dot Pace, Misses
Clara and Jennie Kurtz, Mr.. Sergeant John
May, Mr.. William Welsh, Mr.. John Gilmore,
Mr.. Charles Stevenson, Mr.. Harry Walker.
A reception given by the Misses Hubley, on
Lincoln avenue, Allegheny, Thursday. was a
most delightful affair. The ladies VINO assisted
in receiving were the Misses Brown, of Youngs-
town, o.: Mrs. Thomas McCutcheon, Mrs.
Charles Collier, Miss Little, Miss FawceIt,
Misses Lewis and Mcclure. They were all in
full dress. Tne decorations of the house were
unique and beautiful. Souvenirs were given
each guest upon their departure from the din
ing room.
A very pleasant evening was spent last Tues
day at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
PorriTt, No. Pennsylvania avenue. Allegheny,
where about so of their friends assembled to
hear a musical programme given by Misses
Holland, Richards and Baumgart (pupils Of
Mr. Porritt) assisted by Miss Ecker, Signor
Gill, G. w. Fleming and G. l. Burgermeister.
After the programme had been rendered every
a1i mad fn fha dfr1fn tuhn
elegant lunch had been prepared by Mrs
Porritt, who was assisted at the table by Mrs.
Farley and Miss Minnie Farley.
A very pleasant masquerade party was given
at the home of the Misses Marietta and Emma
Wilson, Superior avenue, last Monday even
ing. Among the guests were the Misses Emma
and Mamie Busha. Mary Patten, Ella femme
Mary McAllister, Lizzie Albright Rosie Hack
Mamie Tracey. Lou Mcdonald, Kitty Busang,
Ada Johns, Lizzie and Cora Miller, Julia and
Maggie. Wood. Clara johnson, Maggie James
Mollie ROahr, Messrs. Evans, Christy, Sellers
Morgan, Russell, Gernett, Geyer, Devo, Caro-
lille, Patterson, Hood, Hill, McMurray, Sproul
Miller, Lorsh. Irwin. Alsman, GOhner, Huff
man, McCoubrie, Hood, Mr.: and Mrs. James
Harper, Mr.. and Mrs. Will McCoubrie, Mrs
Wood.
A very delightful masquerade surprise party
was given last Tuesday evening at the residence
of Miss Emma Ehrhard. 70 Sedgwick street,
Allegheny. Music and dancing were the prin-
ciDal features Of the evening. Among those
present were the Misses A. Meister, l. Ittel, l.
= Hahn, ]. Lanem, S. GehlbacE. A. Neuman, NJ.
Lydan, L. Boyle, ]. Dunn. K. Grey. G. Kramer,
s. Fisher, E Ehrhard and K. Ehrhard; Messrs
G. P. Meister, @. Meister, G. Ehrhard, ]. Time
mier, s. Packard, j. Wiley, w. Carlisle. ]. Ed.
wards, B. Boyle, J. Boyle, j. Woods, +. Free
walt. n. Ehrhard. Mr.. and Mrs. Doernberger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Heisler, Mrs. Herbold, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ehrhard and ]. Tillham.
A pleasant surprise party was given at the
residence of Miss Mary Hobbins, Stanton ave-
nue., East End, on last Thursday evening Sew.
eral musical selections on the piano by Prof.
Jonn Overs were highly appreciated, as was also
Quill and Mr.. John ]. Mellon. Dancing was
next in order. which continued until refresh
ments were served, after which all present left
for their homes Among those present were
Pitfer, Mary Quill, Emma Beail, Mary Hobbins,
Annie Berger, Maud Mills and the Misses
Rodgers; also. Messrs.John Overs, John Mellon,
John Berger, John Mckee, John, Charles and
Daniel Hobbins and VIM. Badger.
A select party was given by Miss Minnie
Er1sman to her many friends last Wednesday
evening at her home on Third street. The oc.
casion was rendered very pleasant by the choice
recitations given by Miss Mary Byron and
Messrs. Ryan, Shenker and Meese. Music and
dancing we're the order Of the evening. A de-
lightful repast was served in the spacious din
ing room, which was effectively decorated q Ia
Japanese: Prominent among those invited
were Misses Lizzie Ziegler, Mary Carr,
Maggie Byron, Mamie Murray, Annie Sullivan,
Maggie Brady, Celia Byron, Grace Monahan,
lola Linkenfeltcr, Kate Hannah, Lena Keigh-
ley Julia Cady. Lydia Urban, Ada
The S Ms.srs u MurrsS @ P:es &snion sianfR Evan s1s
Meese, P. and ]. McGee, ]. CollinA ]. oiNeil,
J. zieRier, J. Joyce. 7, Brannens J. Ryan. ,,
Erisman.