Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
LAST OF ITS KIND.

An ENJOYABLE Celebration In the Ridge Ave.
nue. Orphan Asylum-Jariey Wax Works
and Other Amuse ements- The Mouse.
trap-Oiher GIennines From society's
Circles.
1t is quiteprobable that the anniversary cele-
bration in the Ridge Avenue Orphan Asylum
yesterday afternoon was the last one that will
grace that building, as the lady managers are
contemplating tbe sale of the property and the
purchase OF building with more extensive
grounds somewhere in the suburbs OF the CITY
Whether or not it proves to be the last ceie-
bration of its kind it was a most en1oy2pie one
tor the bright, happy, interesting ntte taces
of It's tiny mortals, all dressed IN tnelr
"best bib and tucker" with dainty Douton-
niers were seen in the chapel at q O'CLOCK,
the time designated for the opening
of the exercises with which the asylum cele-
brated It's fifty-seventh anniversary. having
grown aged in years as well as good works.
The lady managers of the institution, consti-
tuting q reception committee, and numerous
guests also, throDged the chapel, which was
veritable conservatory, with its wealth of fresh,
fragrant blossoms banking mantels and fire.
places, and burdening the window seats.
The programme was opened by a BOAT Song"
in which all the childish voices Joined. Rev.
George Purves followed with prayer, and an
mirably and simply worded for the conception
of youthful minds. The Secretary's report was
then read by Mr.. George Logan, and was very
satisfactory the home having spent an unusu-
ally pleasant and prosperous year. Numbers OF
little ones have been cared for and placed in
permanent homes; but one death occurred, and
that was an infant that had been SO thoroughly
matron that it slept its little life out.
A May Song," by the class was next on the
programme, and Lost Kitten" by Carrie,
and "Tolo's Letter." by Emma. both recita,
and 1.-THE Mill Wheels" BY the school. Little
Helen recited THE Bunch of Keys, "and "From
Little Folks" was given by class, as was also
recited by Kate, the "Twenty-third Psalm"
by class, "Switzer's Call" was sung Dy
class, and Toms Quandary" was reclted
BY Charlie The Last Hymn" a recitation aCy ny
Voices" sung by o class, and Dolly Invited to
Tea" by Clara, were followed by Mother
Goose's Party" which was composed OF
who were all dressed In costume. song:
Like Bird" by a class, and "Valedictory"
by Freda, concluded the literary exercises.
during which, both as performers and listeners,
the little ones conducted themselves in such
manner as to reflect great credit upon their
teachers, Misses Wallace and Mckinley, and
the matron, Mrs. Northorp.
d The chapel exercises being over, under the
Supervision of the attendants, the little ones
were conducted to the various dining halls on
the first second and basement floors where
numberless tables were laid with pretty, white
linen, and burdened with oranges. bananas.
assorted cakes. and the more substantial
eatables. Probably the most interesting dining
hall was that on the second floor, where the
tiny wee tots in cunning little white dresses
were seated in low chairs at long table of cor
responding height, and after folding their little
hands and asking blessing in unison, enjoyed
the dainties given them. On the first floor
the next older ones lunched, and In
the basement dining room the Oldest
ones enjoyed treat befitting their ad-
vanced age. one table in this room being
reserved Tor and filled by former inmates Of
the Home" A great big dish of ice cream,
out of eight gallons donated by Luther, con-
cluded the repast. and the play rooms were
quickly peopled by the contented, happy little
guests roamed around through the vast build
ing peeping into the hospital room, where two
little invalids were lying in snowy beds, clothed
in the whitest of little slumber-robes, into the
various dormitories school rooms, bath rooms
and parlors, all of which testified to the most
careful attention of those In charge, and were
pleasing examples of what house-cleaning will
accomplish in the way of freshness.
The home IS under the control Of the follow
ing ladies. all of whom with the exception of
Mrs Lois j. Campbell, were present yesterday:
President Mrs. Elizabeth D. Mcknight: Vice
President Mrs. Elizabeth Van Kirk; Treasurer,
Campbell. Parnassus; Managers, Mesdsmes
Mary A Brunot, Letitia Holmes Martha Al
bree, G. A. Oudry, j. w. Dalzell, R. Wood,
Anna G. Kay, Emma Stowe, Anna w. Scott,
Campbell, Amelia Grier, NJ. II. Smith and s.
Garrison; Purchasing Committee, Mrs. Letitia
Holmes, Mrs. ]. w. Dalzell; Receiving Com
mittee for Allegheny Miss Amelia Grier; In
denturipg Committee, Miss L. Forsyrhe, Miss
H. B. Lothrop; Matron, Mrs. Josephine North