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

some particulars from the traditional pro
gramme. and the childTens festival OF 1889 vii
detail. It will be gwen at the Bijou Theate
on the afternoons of Monday and Tuesday
January 80 and 81
The Lawrence Club was entertained on las
Friday evening by the Misses Sullivan. a
their residence on Penn avenue. The evening
was spent in music and dancing, after which A.
elegant repast was served. The club is com
posed of the following: Misses Annie Nc
Kenna, Stella Blanchard, Annie FreIl. LiEzil
Conway. Stella Stanger, Katie Mcdonald
Annie and Name Sullivan; MessrS Walter Nc
/ COrmick. Leonard Blanchard, John McTigh
| I'd and Den Behen, ]. c. Creegan, Wal
Molamphy and L A Golden.
A pleasant surprise was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. 81. L. Baetz Of No. 90 Chestnut street
Allegheny on Wednesday evening. Amonl
those present were; Mr. and Mrs. Czaruiky
Mr.. and Mrs. L. walther, Mr. and Mrs. j
Walther. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Steitz, Mr.. and Mrs
Q. Walz Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Eggers, Mr.. anC
Mrs ]. Groetzinger, Mr.. and Mrs E. ]. Groet
Finger, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Lanujs, Mr.. and Mrs
H. Haslage, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Oehmler, Mr.. ant
Mrs. 9. II. Hacke, Mrs. @. Baetz, Miss Staub
Miss HavekoJte and Mr.. VIM. Flaccus.
A most delightful surprise party was giYer
Monday evening last for Miss Maggie Fugh IL
remembrance of her birthday. Among heI
many friends present were the Misses Mamie
Clark, Efhe Fugh, Maud Hunsinger, Moliit
McClelland, Clara Thompson, Laura Wilson
and Messrs. Walter Mears. John Mcguire
Robert McCielland, Charles Brown. Charles
SpSng. James McLaren, John Grunnigle. Wal
ter McKenna, A. kears Charles faulder, Will
lam Brown and George MinicK. Lunch was
served at midnight after which dancing was
INDUCED in until the early morning.
A progressive euchre party was given by Miss
Maggie Fallon. of Grant street, last Tuesday
Tkn oh
handsome. were awarded to Miss Karhe-
rine O'Neil and s. A. Fallon. Miss Nellie Mul.
heron and Hanson Ridall were the recipients
Of the BOBBY prizes. Among those who were
there were Misses Nettie Urban. Mamie Urban,
Mary Murphy, Stella o'Neil Julia Wiseman.
Mary O'Neil. Katherine O'Neil, Gertie Hyde,
Nellie Mulherron, Gertie Mclaughlin, Rhoda
Wilkins and X. L. O'Neil; Messrs. Ben Dabbs,
John O'Neil, Hance Ridall, John Stephenson,
John Fallon, Joe Flannery, Berry O'Donnell,
Charles Pitheld, John Abrams and Jim Clark.
A very enjoyable party met at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs, McConnaughy, No. S58 Web
steT avenue, Thursday evening, in honor of
the arrival Of their son Edward, from Denver,
Col, where he has been located for the past
eight years. The evening was spent at cards
and other games, after which hight refresh
nents were served. The following ladies and
gentlemen we're present: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Marshall, Misses Sadie knowlson. Mamie
Mackrel, Jennie Baker, sadie Horner and Belle
Horner; Messrs. c. n. Riggs and George Allen,
of Philadelphia; Will Hutchinson of Ingram;
Albert Pope. Jeanette: Walter Williams,
Harry Reed and Others, from Pittsburg.
A most pleasant home wedding took place on
Tuesday evening. December 3, which united
Miss Lizzie. daughter of Mr.. Fred Schmidt, of
No. 81 Diamond street, TO Mr.. Charles w.
Grayer, Rev. Mr.. Rouf officiating, using the
ring ceremony. The bride was robed in an ex-
qulsite gowE of white silk, dancing length and
draped in white lace and carried . handsome
bouquet OF white roses. She was attended BY
her sister Emma, who was attired in q beauti-
ful gown of mouse colored silk, making q
pretty contrast with the bride and BACKGROUND
of tropical plants. Mr.. Robert Mackey acted
as best man. The presents we're butte numer-
ous and costly After the ceremony 100 or
more guests sat down to an elaborate banquet
A basket social, musical and literary enter
tainment under the auspices of Keystone
Assembly No. s, Pythian Sisterhood, was held
at Freker's Hall. Butler street. Pittsburg, FRI
day evening, November q, in which all mem
bers took great interest, as it was their FIRST
entertainment The COMMITTEES consisted of
Mrs. ID. S. MilEeizer, Mrs. J. A. Clark, Mrs.
Charles Taylor, Mrs. James Hetriek Mrs.
shannon, Mrs. J. o. Arthur and Mrs William
Fausnaugh. After the fulhllment OF . very
nice programme, the baskets were auctioned
on by Mrs. Charles Taylor, assisted by Mr.. ].
A. Clark. The baskets were hlled with the
most enjoyable eatables, which were rapidly
disposed Of by the purchasers, after which the
company dispersed
Quite select reception was given in honor
of MIR. and Mrs. ]. g. Kinds at their residence,
Is Clifton avenue, Allegheny, Thursday even
ing December s. The evening was spent in
music and dancing. At late hour supper was
served. Among those present were the Misses
Stella and Bright Machesney. Nellie Fielding
Lottie BURY, Maud Raring Gertie Sippy Grace
Hague, Mabel Siples. Clara Mussen. Maggie An
Lizzie Cl ,.k and Anna Cant; Messrs. Press
Thompson, Frank Evans, Will Martin, Charles
MeCloskey, Eddie BURY, John Morton, Ben
Somes. John Donaldson, Dolph Cant, Eddie
Headrick and John Cant Mr.. and Mrs, Wilson
and Mr.. and Mrs Hutchinson.
The intimate friends of Mr. William p. Arm.
strong enjoyed his hospitalities last Wednesday
evening at his home at a reception rendered
by him to celebrate the tWenty-frst an
niversary Of his birth. Mr.. Armstrong was as
sisted by his sister, Miss Nellie. Mr. Armstrong
was the recipient Of several handsome presents
Those present were Misses Eva Burns, Belle
Thorn. Belle Shoup. Maggie White, Bertha
Norris, Emma Norris, Mary Anshutz NJ.
Weeden, Laura SieberI. Anna E. Stitt Anna
HOedel Grace Miller, Stella Bauer Anna and
Mary Schwer. Belle Gilliland, Messrs. Charles
]. Kleber, H. B. Maeser. E:A. Reinemann ],
E. Diebold, A. F. Bauer 81. F. Hetzel, George
{. Norris, NJ. A. Norris HsrYeyOrr, c. r. and
W. F. Krebs, J. D. Thorn, Ed. Siebert and j,
A. Sauer.
The crystal wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
A Loughran, of 1886 Sarah street, was cele-
brated last Monday evening. The genial host
and hostess were presented with all that was
rich and tasteful IN the crystal line. The fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen were among those
present: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weaver MT
and Mrs. John McCaskey, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hartman, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph DrexIer Mr.
and Mrs. Ed; Phillips Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Man.
VIM. Rossiter, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Loughran.
MI and Mrs F. Loughran. Mrs. Garrison and
Minnie, Mrs. Mclaughlin and daugh-
ter Hattie, Miss Hague, Miss Hulmes, Miss
Mccoy, Miss Edgin, Misses Small, Misses
Loughran and Messrs. James and John Loueh-
ran, Messrs. Hanes. Kraft, Smith Kemier
Orth, Bryce, Robinson, Garrison, Graz and
Bean, Masters Felke and LoughrRn.
On Saturday evening, November 2s. 1889. Mr..
and Mrs. b F. Tarr, of Oakmont, Allegheny
county, Pa, celebrated the twenty-ffth an
of their marriage. They were the re-
cipients of many handsome and costly presents.
Among those present were Rev. George Rod
gers, of ST. Thomas Ep. Church; Mr.. ana Mrs.
w. l. Dixson, Mr.. and Mrs. Dixsou, of Turtle
Creek; Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Baker, of Oakmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Esler Sandy Creek; Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Edwards. East End; Mr. and
Mrs. William Kent. Turtle Creek; Mrs. A. But
lsr AegReny City; N, Mr. Ia and Mrs A. Miller,
Verona; Mr. and Mrs. George B. Tarr. Verona;
Miss Tillie Benner, Allegheny; Miss Laura
Headriek, Allegheny; Miss Allie Mitchell.
Miss Alice Beissinger; OAK
mont; Mr.. Eli Benner, Allegheny; Mr.. John
Cribbs Turtle Creek; Mr.. L Shiveler Ane.
gheny.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Courtney celebrated the
twenty-hfth anniversary Of their wedding at
their home at Ellsworth. on the Pittsburg. Ft.
Wayne and Chicago Railroad, on Monday even.
ing. December 2 The bride and groom were
the recipients of many and valuable sterling
silver presents from their numerous friends
and aequaintanceA Among those present were
Mr.. and Hrs. John S. Robb, Sr. Mr. and Mrs
John G. Haymaker, James Graham, w. q.
Ia avlnr and wife Mr. and Mrs. Inrnnn p S,...4