Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
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Social Gatherings Of Interest to the People
of the Two Cities.

Social Gatherings Of Interest TO the People
of the Two Cities.
One Of the most important society events of
the season in Sewickley circles was the mar
'riage of Miss Lille A. McClelland, who for a
number of wears was an efficient teacher in the
Sewickley schools, to DR.. Frank Il. Smith. of
Osborne station and Penn avenue Pittsburc
at the Sewickley U. P. Church on Wednesday.
August Is, at l:30 P. n. The attendants were
Mss Maggie Frew of Oakland and Mr. Thomas
Woods, of Leetsd2le. The ushers were Messrs
Milton Knowles, W. G. Duncan and c. Bean
The bride was the recipient of many csstly
and beautiful presents. Immediately after the
ceremony the happy couple left for an extended
tour through the lakes, via Cleveland, Detroit.
Maeklnac. etc. They will be away on their
thev will reside in Sewickley, where all ioin in
wishing them prosperous and happy life
On Tuesday night one of the most pleasantsur-
prise parties eyer held on Mt. Washington took
place at the Hotel Wilbert in honor of the 9th
birthday of William wibert, eldest SON of the
proprietor. There were some IS visitors. who
brought string band and commenced proceed
ings with a serensde TO notify the host of their
arrival and the harmony which existed between
them. Among the visitors were Msssrs.
August Lehman. Florence Schatfer, Charles
Carter, Alfred Whitley. Ellsworth LawIer John
Hoffman, Charles Wagner, William Hagar, of
Barnesville. o.; Eph Torrens. Budd Elliott, W.
r. KIrke, Trevor Williams. Alfred Guyton.
William Hupler, George Lowrey and Matt
Keeper.
Quite pleasant social gathering took place
In Holy Trinity School Hall, Tuesday evening,
August 8. 1t was gwen by the CarmeIite
Fathers as token of thanks to all lending
their help to the picnic. These present were
keY. Mr.. Feardnant, y. G. e.: Rev. Mr.. Leo, o,
z. C.; Miss Annie Lole. Miss Tillie Freyforle
Miss Mollie Christen, Miss Annie Boerremsnn
Annie SclAuh IA z4s,
Minnie Straelie, Miss Maggie Speclin. Miss
sperlin, Miss Cecilia Martin, Miss Mary
unseh. Miss Kate Amor, Miss Lizzie Neiman.
Miss Llzzie Mitchey.
Miss Laura Maxwell, of Grafton, gave a de-
lighrful croquet party last Friday evening Co a
number of her city friends. Lunch was ele-
gantly served on the lawn, after which vocal
and instrumental music was INDUCED in until
train time. Among those present were Inc
Misses Elsie and Frances LongwelI. Birdie
Gramentine, A Maxwell, Nay Duffy KATE
WOODS and Mrs. Parren, and Messrs L. Craip
Pro1, wenisel, F. Parren, n. Jones, l. Uowan
and E. Anderson.
The residents of Mt. Washington who at
tended the literary entertainment and lawn
fete given at the Presbyterian Church on FRI
day evening we're very much delighted with
the programme and evidenced their enthusiasm
in the usual ways. One number recitation nv
Miss Edith Smithson "Iucreria SubIime - a
witty and clever selection written bv Mr. viii
H. Halpn, a prominent young man of the Hill
was SO well rendered as to call forth perfect
ovation Of applause.
One of the pleasant events Of the week was
the reunion of the Gass and Eckert families at
the residence of Mr.. Christian Gass, on Nc
Clure avenue extension. There were present
10o relatives OF the two families the eldest
member being Mr.. Fred Gass who has reached
the age of 30 years. Music and elegant re-
were part of the programme that
maoe the evening very enjoyable one.
On Wednesday. August 20, the eighth annual
select picnic of the Young Mems Social Club.
of Wooelawn. will be celebrated at Aliq quippa
Grove. Music will be furnished py the Origi-
nal Royals. About 800 persons will attend
from FittseurE and Allegheny. for the accom-
modat1on OF whom special train has been ar
ranged to depart from the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie depot at 10 A n oity time.
Miss Kate Anderson, of sandusky stree. AL.
assisted by Miss Birdie Block. of the
East End, entertained party of friends at the
home Of the former, Friday evening. An ele.
giant supper was served at o'clock. after which
the time was spent pleasantly with cards,
music, dancing, etc. The party dispersed at q
late hour, voting the ladies most charming en-
tertainets.
The Independent Literary Society held its
weekly meeting at the residence OF Miss Lida
Squires No 40 Charles street. Allegheny. on
Thursday eveuiug. There were three PROPOSE
tions for membership. The society adjourned
after reading the society paper, to meet next
evening at the residence of Miss
Olive Neseitt, Perrysville and Woods Run
avenues.
The ladies and friends Of Allegheny Uom-
mandery No. 2, q. A. NJ, will present the order
with 9 handsome nag tomorrow evening in
CycIorama Hall The presentation will be
made by Colonel William A Stone and Hon
James q. Wyman will receive it in behalf Of
the order.
The Misses Sullivan, Of Penn avenue, with a
number of their friends, spent last Tuesday
evening pleasantly in dancing to the music of
the Salada Orchestra The little informal re-
ception was given as farewell by the Misses
week.
The Misses Sarah and Fanny Matheis, Of CSC
Fifth avenue, entertained 9 number Of their
young friends Thursday evening last in honor
Of their friend Miss Marion Nusbaum, Of Cin-
cinnatL Late In the evening the ladies we're
rendered 3 serenade by an Italian orchestra.
Miss Minnie McKevey, daughter Of w. D.
McKelyey, Franklin street, Williamsburg. is to
be married to Mr.. James 7. Lewis, of New
Westmoreland county, THURSDAY
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