Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
WERE BEAUTY REIGEs.

Twice during the past week olo tne
Pittsburg ClubhouseS resound to lovely
strains Of music and the merry sounds OF
Feminine voices mingled with the deeper
tones of the regular devotees of the club.
The Assembly ball Friday night, was
the first call this season fOf the select 400
that comprise the creme de Ia creme, Of
Rittsburg, and right royalty did they
respond to the call. Carnage after carriage
rolled up to the curb, from which the
awning stretched to the side entrance,
and deposited their burdens of loTell-
ness and beauty. The various rooms
Of the clubhouse, had under
the forist's care, assumed most attractive
appearance, in honor of the occasion. The
music of Toerge Bros Orchestra was audi
BILE, but the musicians were not visible, for the
tropical and other foliage plants with which
the stage was decorated screened them from
the view Of the dancers. The costumes Of the
ladIRs were simply bewildering in their lowell
ness. and the air was heavy with the fragrance
Of the exquisite flowers of which their bouquets
were composed
The refreshments, the choicest imaginable,
were served on the first floor, under the super
vision of the clubs chef. Daintily ribbon-tled
menus were the souveairs of the occasion
The tables we're simply works OF art. ooth IN
bugands," late ODeratic airs, inspired the
dancers, and the faYOns were UNIQUE ulnkets,
including pretty card cases. photograph
holders. silver trihes and the like.
The most interesting place in the clubhouse
was the ladies' dressing room 1t more than
rITaled the ball room proper. The ladies were
truly bew1tching as they entered, robed IN tnelr
luxurious carriage wraps, and their bright
eyes grew brighter still, when merry greetings
were exchanged, as the dusky maidens relieved
them OF their Wrappings and for the carriage
Ge1za IL n
and green dancing slippers, which were often,
judging from the remarks. just tribe snug.
PANORAMA OF BEAUTY.
Such variety of lovely ladies, in such ex-
euisiJely fashioned gowns, of SO many colors,
dazzled the vision and intoxicated the senses;
but in the beEildered condition occasiOned by
the panorama of beauty two strikingly beauti-
1ul women were distinguished. One, dressed in
rich black velvet. with q wonderfully handsome
diamond butterfly in her soft gray hair needed
but q scepter to complete her costume and
make her the queen that her stately walk and
queenly bearing suggested. The other, a
much younger lady, was irreSistibly t2s-
cinaring in a clinginE soft, delicate pink
crepe du chene gown, fashioned in she Grecian
style. which enhanced her bright brunette
beauty until she was perfect Juno.
Dancing was not the only attraction for the
young couples it seemed, wandering through
the rooms and halls of the clubhouse was a IA
vorite way Of spending few moments and en-
jDying 3 coy little tete a tete. The
Young ladies were determined to i'm
prove the opportunity afforded them
Of Investigating the sacred 20 apartments
OF their male friends, and they peeped into
every nook and corner, Of every room and
hall.
Conversations between attentive couples were
often very interesting, and run as iolltws;
..Ah, don't you know that is violating the
.fYes. but I did so want to see in that room.n
'.Well. did you see the new altarf"
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altar in thereT'
.'Yes, We had bran new one put in last week
and we fellows all have to PROSTATE ourselves
before il twice a DAY."
inouisitive damsel carried her OF TO the ball
room for fear she would get peep into Blue
boards chamber or some other one equally as
sacred from feminine eyes.
MISS RHODES DEBUT.
The younger members Of Pittsburg society
were all invited to the ball given by Mrs.
Joshua Rhodes last Tuesday evening at which
her daughter Miss Annie was launched into
the Whirl Of fashionable society. This formed
the second important event in social circles and
was tile occasion Of great display of pretty
gowns and bright smiles. The assembly room
FOR the occasion, and mirth and gaiety
abounded as il did later in the week at the
Assembly ball. The young lady was assisted in
the pleasant task of making formal debut by
her mother and sister.
A reception given Friday evening by Mr. and
Mrs. W. L Abbott of Neville street East
End was q very enjoyable affair
The Walker reception on Tuesday afternoon
in honor of the bride, Mrs. D. 7. Watson, was a
very elaborate one. Miss Lille did the honors
in an admirable manner and was assisted by
numerous friends Smaller dinner parties and
afternoon teas, combined with euchre parties
made the week very brilliant one.
For the coming week two very handsome re-
ceprions are to be giyen-one at Mrs. Oliver
Q. Phillips on Ridge avenue THURSDAY after
noon, and one by Mrs. n. B. Hogg Wednesday
afternoon at her home on Church street, ALLIE
gheny.
In weddings, very brilliant one will be SOL
emnized December "a in Trinity Church Miss
Mary Watson and Mr.. Frank Sproul will be
united in marriage with the most imposing
ceremonies. Eight bridemaids, a maid Of
honor and an assortment Of ushers will assist
The surpliced choir Of As voices will sing elab-
crate wedding compositions, and Mr. Leonard
Wales, the organist will render some exceed
iugly beautiful musical selections
Another grand wedding will occur this week
Thursday evening. IN the First PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Miss Mary Macloud, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Magee ot the East
End, viii marry Mr.. Kier Mitchell. The Young
people are both great social favorites and their
wedding, in appointments, will be BETTING
their high position in the social world