Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-10

So, gentle maiden, may you be
lady Of society.
HI.
Just ordinary men were the long expected,
far-famed, much entertained Pan-Amerlcs
delegates You all know what that implies
How with pleasant environments, congenial
compsny, and the domestic animal elevated,
SIS it were, they prove the most delightful
creatures Such was the case on lhe eve oi
the reception. They ali seemed to be in q
happy selt-satished frame of mind and in
tent upon making themselves agreeable.
Some of them were very amusing in their
efforts to be so, for in broken English they
found it difficult to entertain the ladies with
the usual small talk INDUCED in on such
occasions. Upon the object of their travels in
the United States, however, their vocabulary
was quite extended and the more slillful of
the ladies at once introduced that topic and LET
them do the talking, so, of course, they
were pronounced charming by their South
ern escorts. A few of them were
inclined to be quite hIrtatious. One
in particular, young attache Of
the Chilian legation, and, by the way a
handsome bachelor. In a tete-a-tete with a
young lady celebrated for her wit and beauty,
and never behind in repartee, grew very senti-
mental After complimenring her in the most
extravagant language he said: Il am a single
man but desire to be married.
The young lady thought sentiment becoming
de trOp and so, dropping her eyes and looking
the personification of occurrences, replied:
-Indeed do you think YOU are old enough to
be married." Tableau.
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Miss Catherine Drexel, the Philadelphia
heiress, this week gave herself to the church.
Archbishop Ryan, Bishop Phelan and nume--
Gus dignitaries of the Catholic Church assisted
in the rites by which she renounced the world
and became a postulant in the order of the
Sisters of Mercy.
The pretty little chapel of Mercy Convent,
It's altar illuminated with myriads of wax
tapers and the sunlight streaming in through
the handsome, stained windows, made a very
pretty stage.
The long procession of black and wbite
rObed priests and nuns, with lighted tapers
that fled in and took seats on either side of the
chapel made it all the more impressive. Arch
plsnop Ryan; IN his robes of purple and gold
lace, and Bishop Phelan, in white satin took
their seats on the platform. When all was in
readiness, Miss Drexel a vision of loyeliness
N wedding attire OF cream satin, with long
tram ana handsome veil eXqulsitely draped
around her slender figure, entered, attended
py the Mother Superior and assistant in their
somber garments, and four little fairy-like
maldens in white, tvo of them bearing her
train. Various rites were observed and then
she assumed the kneeling position in the CEN
ter of The chapel snd retained the attitude
while the Archbishop delivered the sermon.
At the conclusion she was escorted from the
chapel to return in few moments in the quiet
garb OF the nun, entirely unattended save by
the Mother Superior and assistant. Receiving
the veil at the hands of the Bishop the final
scene was enacted when she prostrated herself
on the floor and so remained while the entire
procession OF priests and nuns and the few
visitors present left the chapel.
Ihe whole ceremony was beautiful and be-
Httng, but It was inexpressibly sad. Pocket
handkerchiefs were in frequent use by her
relatives present, and unshed tears filed her
own eyes.
Society both here and in Philadelphia. where
Miss Drexel was reigning belle, are mystified
as 70 the reasons OF her seclusion from the
world, but that she is sincere in her convictions
regarding the step being the proper one for her
20 take no one doubts. Her fortune remains
under her own control until she takes the
black veil, some two years Eence. With great
Interest her career will be watched to see if
her cherished plan for educating the Indians
VIII be successful Sister Catherine is her
name in religion
A CLUSTER OF MARGUFRITEs
figured in three prominent weddings during
the past week Not the dainty little white
flower Marguerites, but three beautiful girls
who spell their names Margaret. Two of
them figured as brides and one, Miss Margaret
EastOn, as maid Of honor to her sister Miss
Cora Belle Easton, who was married Wednas-
day evening in the East Liberty Presbyterian
was an exceedingly pretty one; the bride was
attended TO the altar by six ushers, four BRIDE
maids, maid of honor and her father. She
was dressed In white muscovite silk trimmed
with duchess lace, her maid of honor in white
Six, and two OF heI bridesmaids in delicate
pink and two in blue. They are now ENJOYING
the sweets of the honeymoon existence IN
Western cities.
Very picturesque was the wedding of Miss
Margaret Shaw Tuesday evening in the North
Presbyterian Church, Allegheny. The groom
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honor Miss Katharine, a sister of the bride
The bride was arrayed in a trained gown of
heavy white satin and the maid in a Grecian
costume Of soft silk exactly matching the hue
OF the golden chrysanthemums carried. An
the decorations were of the golden flowers
Upon their return from their pleasure trim thew
Ell De at home in cozy residence on Craig
street Thursdays in December.
The last one Of the cluster was Miss Mar
Earet Lytle. who, at her parents home in Swiss
vale, on THURSDAY evening, became the bride
OF DR.. Z. j. Phillips. of Pend avenue this oiry
There were no attendants at this wedding and
q was witnessed by small number of guests
The bridal gown was Of white faille, and in 1t
the bride verified her reputation of being |
very handsome girl. A ten days trip will he
INDUCED in, and then, in the lovely Syissyale
among lifelong friends, the young couple will
commence housekeeping.
- MORE LOVELY BRIDES.
Mics Ida N Fahnestock, the heiress. of
HomeWoOd, make charming picture Tuesday
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orange flowers. 1 think Mr. David Bovd
thought SO too from the way he looked at her |
after Rev Dewitt Benham pronounced her his |
bride. The wedding occurred in the drawing |
room Of the residence of the brides grand |
mother widow Of the late 3, L Fahnestock at /
Homewood. Immediately after the reception |
the happy pair we're driven to their own home
dispensing with the customary wedding trip.
With the bridal chorus from "Bohrengrfnn |
sung by so selected voices in the First Presby- |
terrain Church, Tuesday evening Mr.. c. C. /
siedle conducted Miss Laura B. MeClintock to /
the altar. Rev. Dr.. George 7. Purves talked to /
was conducted away from the altar as Mrs /
Biedle. She was attired in white silk dress of i
dancing length and wore a handsome necklace
Of pearls. Mr. Siedle, who is noted for his
musical voice, will no doubt maintain the
proper degree Of sweetness when the tones are
designed Tor the ear Of his fair young bride
They are at present visiting Eastern cities.
In courtly attire of embroidered crepe du
chene MISS Nary Nackenzie Morrison met
Dr. Frederick Eggers at the altar Of Trinity
Church Thursday evening, and became his
: Tor better ano for worse" -Four ushers in
ful evening dress preceded the bride and her
father mp the aisle and also Miss Jean Eggers
IS maid Of honor. Miss Eggers was very
pretLily dressed in white silk, and the ushers
carried white scrolls tied with white ribbon.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Eggers are cozily ensconced in a
pretty home on Ohio street.
RECEPTIONS AND LUNCHEoNs.
Numerous small receptions and euchre par
ties have been given during the week just past
Mrs. Alexander Gordon had the most delight
ful day for her Wednesday afternoon recep-
ton. and about $50 ladies greeted the charming
hostess her daughter Miss Gordon, Mrs.
George Gordon, and her sister, Miss BoOrum,
from Brooklyn, n. Y, who received
Ihe NTH anniversary of their wedding oc-
CURED "Wednesday evening. and at their home,
Charles H Spencer entertained q number of
theis friendL