Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-12
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
Gatherings of Interest to People of the
Cities and Suburbs.

Gatherings of Interest to People of the
Cities and Suburbs.
The eighth annual reunion of the descend
ants of David Scott, of Scottville, was held at
Economy Thursday last The day was de-
lightful and admitted of meanderings in the
beautiful grounds amid the fragrance of many
flowers and the caroling of many birds A
tempting dinner was served at the hotel, ior
which the outdoor exercise had sharpened the
appetites. Present were MIR. and Mrs. l. w. Scott,
Louise and Harriet Scott, Pittsburg; Mrs
New Brighton; Mss Margeretta Scott, of Pitts
burg; Miss Maggie Bayne. Allegheny; MISS
Marian Scott, Beaver; Mrs. Orrie b Anderson,
Murdockviile; Miss Lizzie Scott, of West Econ
omy; Mrs. James $. Christy. Mr.. Albert l.
Christy, Superior; Mrs. Mary s. Crawford,
Sharon; Miss Elizabeth Crawford. Mrs. Rev
Samuel Reed, of Beaver; Mrs. DR.. s. BOYD: OIL
Beaver Falls; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Scott, MISS
Minnie Scott, of New Scottville, and Mrs. Jane
Scott, Allegheny.
One of the most enjoyable events OF the
week was a surprise party at the residence Oh
Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Gies, of Juniata street,
Allegheny, the occasion being the birthday OF
Mr.. G. E. Gies and his oldest Son Charles. Pro-
cressive euchre occupied the forepart OF the
evening. After refreshments were served, the
guests were entertained by some very select
vocal and instrumental music. All voted IL an
evening long to be remembered, and lett WISH.
ing the host and his son many happy returns OF
the day. Among those present were MI. Ineo
Stelnbreuner and wife, Mr.. H. D. Lentesty and
wife Mr. j. Fl. Gies and wife. Mr.. j. Ehrharot
and WIFE Mr.. Ferd Haley and wife. Mr. W.
Harris and vile, the Misses Ida Gass, Ida
Haley Maggie, Mary and Lizzie Dunnlgan,
Susie FitgSimmcns and Carrie young anu
Messrs. George Young, James Hutchinson, A.
Gorsides Won Leslie, James Rodgers, William
Elder, Charles Newport. James Dunnigan, T.
Owens, Edward Dunnigan, Masters Artie ana
Charlie Gies.
"Please accept this chair and rest in It as
comfortably as your customers do in the con.
fidence they have in you as their banker and
broker And may the fragrance of these
flowers bring you a welcome home" Such
was a letter that accompanied a handsome
carved oaken chair and box of exquisite
flowers, which greeted Mr.. John M. Oakley, OF
the banking and brokerage firm of j. NJ. Oakley
q Co, as he entered his Office yesterday morn
iug for the first time after an extended Euro
pean trip with his family. The letter was
signed by Messrs. ]. II. Piley, L. Il. Brown,
William McCTacken, ]. s. Breitenstein. John
Berger, J. G. BergStresser, Z. Lazard, Il. Rosen-
baum, r. A. Phillips, L II. Rugh and DIR.
Hunter.
A delightful surprise party was rendered Mr.
]. Guy Burford at his home on Roup street,
Shadyside, last Monday evening by the Edo
being in honor of the young mans 2lst BIRTH
day. Dancing was the pastime of the evening,
interspersed with several well rendered selec-
items by Miss Ella Semple. A delicious supper
concluded the evening festivities. The happy
guests: Misses Ella and Annie Semple, Nettie
and Mamie Urban, Anna Gilmore, Annie
Freese. Helia and Elsie Burford and Messrs.
Frank Freese, George w. Schmidt, William
Patterson, Walter Beeeher, William Gilmore
and Mr. and Mrs. Eli AUrford Mr.. and Mrs
William Burford and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
Burford.
IAN Obstinant Family and kiss in the
Dark" as given in the Mt Washington Library
Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings of last
week, were very enjoyable farces The cast
of characters was an exceptionally strong one,
and an exceedingly clever performance was the
result of the skillful training given by Miss
Edith Smithson, under whose direction the
PLAYS were given. Miss Smithson, as an elocu-
ZIONIST ana teacher. has long, for one so young.
occupied a prominent position in her profess
sion, and the success of the two performances
of last week has added materially to the fame
of the young lady, who is charming as well as
talented.
An enjoyable event of the week was a sur
prise party rendered to Miss L. Bechtold at her
residence on the Southside. With excellent
music and a sumptuous repast the evening was
a pleasant one. The guests present were:
Misses Lizzie Hofmeister, Chris Hagerling,
Anna Gundlach, Katie Ostheim, Clara Ostheim,
Emma thinner, Minnie GuJherlet. Katie
Seuser Katie Smith, Tillie Myers, B. Bechtold,
and Messrs. William Rode, Gust Sexauer,
Charles Kurtz. Albert Sexauer, w. F. Herman,
Ed Reiohenbach, Grant Alexander, Louis
Braun. Lawrence Smith, Louis Smith, Her
man Sorg and William Ziegler.
With the delightful afternoon reception
given yesterday by Mrs. a. E. W. Painter at
her magnificent home on Ridge avenue, and
the concert in the evening at Carnegie Hall the
social attention to the distinguished guests that
have flooded our city for the past week ceased.
But the memory OF their presence and the long
list of festivities enjoyed with them will linger
long in the minds of the select few who joined
the different parties and appeared at the recep-
tions and the week will become memorable
one IN the annals of Pittsburg's social life.
Quite an enjoyable surprise party was given
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Wood
ruff No. 10 Anderson street, Allegheny, on
Thursday evening, Octoper 8, and thanks to
the host and hostess, all had an excellent time.
Lunch was served and dancing indulged in.
Among those present were the Misses Kerr, Rut-
ter Monroe, Mckee, Harper, Clark, Edwards,
Short, Edgar, McClain. Roag and Miss Jennie
and Lizzie Armour. Messrs Free. Smith, Har-
per, Kerr, Cook, Kelly, Davis, Griffith, Beazly,
Seidel and kaleler.
Miss Myra Boyle, of Bidwen street, was the
surprised one last evening WQeu q
number of her young friends took possession
OF her home and proceeded to make merry
with music and dancing. The surprising ones
were Mr.. and Mrs. Bash. Misses Emma and
Nettie Punett, of Meadville. Sadie Kensey, of
Georgetown, Jennie Thomas. Flo Bash, Mary
Bash and Messrs. Joe Divey, H. Eval, f. E.
DimoEd, John Davis ]. c. Bash, L. T. Cupps,
James Terrence and others.
Cards Of invitation have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs F. B. Ertzman. formerly of the South
side. but now OF Hazelwood, for the marriage
of their sister, Miss Ella McComb to Seward
II. Augustine. The wedding will occur at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ertzman, Hazelwood
avenue, on "Wednesday evening, October Is
A luncheon. given by Mrs. Mrs W. NJ. Den
lson. of Rodman street. East End. during the
week, was enjoyed by Mrs E. G. Jones, of
Washington. ID. c. sister-in-law of ex-Gov-
ernor A. G. Porter of Indiana; Miss Grace
Flagg. of Canton and Mrs. A Laufman and
daughter, of Williamsburg.
Programmes are out for the anniversary en-.
tertainment of Valley Forge Council No. 36l,
Jr, o. q. A. M. next Thursday evening" at
which Hon. Clarence Burleigh will deliver an
address on the History of Our Council" and
various other interesting musical and reciratiye
numbers will be given.
The opening reception given by the Alhambra
Cotillion Club, Friday evening in Cyclorama
Hail. Allegheny, was a pronounced success.
The club is an infant but very pleasing,
promising one. Suitable chaperons were in
attendance and about 35 couples were present