Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
Pleasant Events.

Hiss Kate Brauns entertained few friends
at her residence, on Forbes street, last Thurs
day evening".
MI Bennett Graft of North Highland ave-
nue.. East End. entertained his gentlemen
friends on last Tuesday evening.
Miss Fannie Bennie, assisted by her friend
Miss Millie Boice. entertained quite number
of her friends Thursday evening at her resi-
dence, Irwin avenue, Allegheny.
A domino surprise party was held a. the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. De Wald on
Thursday evening last. a pleasant and enjoy
able evening was spent by all present
The La France Social of Allegheny City held
their fourth reception at TeuJonia Hall last
Thursday evening. 1t was very enjoyable
evening to the members of the social
On February 26 Mr.. and Mrs. r. l. Kirkwood
celebrated their wooden wedding anniversary
at their home, l59 South avenue, Allegheny
A very pleasant evening was enjoyed and some
lovely presents remained a SteStImonials of the
event.
Last Thursday evening the many friends Of
Mrs. John Boyd surprised her at her home in
honor of her birthday. The evening was spent
in conversation and in tripping the light fan
tastic, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who
were present.
The Carlton Club of Fifth avenue held their
second annual reception at their room last
FRIDAY evening. Speeches were made by S.
Clancy. President OF the club; w. q. Mercer
and VIM. Green, President Of the Bayard Club
Of Penn avenue
The PhiIamathian Literary Society, of
Knoxville held their regular open meeting last
Thursday evening, the principal features be-
ing the election of officers and mock trial
breach of promise being the charge. Ali
present enjoyed the meeting.
The second literary contest for The Demorest
medal was held in the parlors Of Miss Milly
Tutell, of Allegheny, on Friday evening last
Matte ]. Christian, of Allegheny. was the
winner of the beautiful medal. The reclta-
tions and music were of first-class order, and
well rendered.
Mrs. Joe Pauline, of Ackley street. gave a de-
lightful euchre party on Tuesday evening in
honor of Miss Lou Kretchman, of Charleston.
An elegant supper was served. Among those
present were: Misses Agnes Stauffer, Drair,
Cushing Kincade, Stautfer, Campney, Pendle.
berry, and Messrs. kincade, Herd, Pendle-
berry, Campney, Cushing Weiseman
One of the many enjoyable gatherings of the
week, was a surprise party at the residence of
MIR. J. Il. Robertson. in the beautiful spot
known as Oakland square. The event was in
honor of the birthday of the surprised hostess.
The company arrived at o'clock. and very
merry evening was SPENT the enjoyment of
which was heightened by an elaborate supper.
Miss Ida C. Burgy, the young pianist of Ale
gheny, entertained number of friends at her
beautiful home on Washington street Friday
evening. MUSIC ana cara playing were the
smusements of the evening, and among the
guests were such clever people as Miss Lottie
Herdget, Mr.. Dave Evans. Miss Elizabeth
Crawford. Mr.. George Herdget and Albert L
Christy.
An evening surprise party was rendered Miss
Mary L. Frasher, at her residence, No. s Cali
fornia avenue, Allegheny City, on Tuesday
evening, February 25 A pleasant time was
spent by all present, AFTER which refreshments
were served. Those present were: Misses Anna
CIeckner, Lena Daniels Birdie James, Bertha
Cleckner, Sadie Anderson, Mamie Rumsey,
Maggie Dougherty, Mrs. Croft, Mrs. Cleckner,
Mrs. Daniels, Mrs Scott. Messrs. Daniels, John
Frasher w. S. Croft, Rev. J. s. Hutson E. NJ.
Merriman. Chas. Cutler, John Glenn, Ira Lin
tester, VIII Mccormick and W. f. Kennedy.
Miss Emma HunGeshagen, of 67 Spring Gar
den avenue, Allegheny, gave a progressive
euchre party to some of her friends last Tues
day evening. Among those present were the
Misses Sophia Schwer, Flora Smith, Anna
Hoedel, Marie Schwer, Anna Schwer and
Minnie Brown, Messrs. Clarence p. Hippely,
William p. Lange John Diebold, Charles
Bauer, Walter Hetzel, William J. V. Krebs, e.
A. Reineman, j. Collins John Moon and Mr..
Walbert MIR. Charles Sauer and Miss Marie
Schwer captured the first prizes and Mr.. John
Moon and Anna Schwer the BOBBY prizes.
A large audience assembled at the South
Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening in
response to an invitation extended by the
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
ment given by them. A most enjoyable even
ing was spent as the music was excellent, and
She Peak Sisters, who have been SO well re-
ceived all over the city, kept their audience IN
a state of amiability amounting at times to
side-spIitting laughter. Six young ladies and