Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14

What a CAV week we have had to be sure,
with, toward the latter part of it, crisp,
bracing atmosphere that not alone gave zest
to social enjoyments, but stimulated trade
and had an exceedingly pleasant effect upon
merchants and business men in general, in
fact put everyone into happy, energetic
frame cf mind, except, perhaps the poor
unfortunate to whom the wintry weather
means the expe nditure of funds not at COM
mand, if comfort would be secured. To this
class the holidays are the saddest of the
year, because the contrast then is so much
greater between wealth and poverty than at
any other period. Ahi many there are in
this fourishing, prosperous city whose
hearts as the holidays approach, are filled
with bitter and rebs llious thoughts accen-
tuated by hurried glances thrown into the
dazzliug windows of the jewellers stores or
given the displays, more suggestive Of
warmth aud comfort, made by the general
stores
But many of them, in spite Of the cheer
less prospect, will spend a merry Christmas
and happier New Year than is anticipated
for numberless good, charitable women are
bus1ly engaged, in connection with home
and private duties, in purchasing suitable
gifts and preparing surprises that will send
joyful thank ulness into numerous hearts
almost benumbed by sorrow, sadness and
misfortune. What blessing it is to be
able to do and to give! And if moIhers
whose hearts are bleeding this year over the
loss of some lovely little mortal, for whom
last ChristmastIde they spent hours in
arranging with loving, tender hands the
presents which ELECTED such bright smiles
and so much childish pleasure. would, in
stead of building walls of conventional re-
serve around their sorrow, open up their
hearts and do the same this year for some
little miserable mite whose life is devoid of
pleasure, their own suffering will be allevi-
ated accordingly as Joy is given.
What the Big Safes Could Tell.
Jewellers safes, if they could but betray
their treasures and did not partake of their
proprietors' reticenee regarding the mys-
terious little boxes neatly wrapped in tissue
paper aud labeled that are within their
depths at the present time, would furnish
column after column of interesting reading
matter, and lay open to the public attach
ment after attachment of the tender order.
Diamond rings, according to reliable au-
thority, will be SO common after the holidays,
Judging from the large number already pur-
chased, that they who are not recipients of
the sparkling gems can fold their hands,
complacently smile and disclaim any ad-
miration or desire for so common a stone.
That is if they want 10 affect what they do
not feel, for who is there TO whose sense of
the beautiful diamond does not appeal?
Rubies and emeralds are sharing the popu-
Jar favor with damon Is this season and are
associated very closely with them either
separately or coniunctively in rings, brooches
and bracelets. Very few ear rings ara bei;ig
sold, as It is almost considered a misfortune to
have ones ears pierced nowadays, and when
rings or drops are worn in the ears they are of
the most modest and dainty fashion, prlncl-
pally the screw design. The engagement or
secret locket Of last year has extended its field
OF usefulness this season, and will be worn BY
gentlemen to a great extent 1t looks if
women couldn't keep even a secret locket from
Sne .nen. Anything and everything in the shape
of a heart IN the jewelry line is, as Robson
says, "emlnently proper" Bracelets are not as
fashionable as they might be, though they are
q mighty convenient setting for a line of spark
ling stones. Link cuff buttons are the things
for gentlemen, but no cuff buttons for ladies.
Cause why: Gentlemen wear cuffs and ladies
do not as a rule JUS now. But earrings, lock-
cts, cuff buttons, watches, bracelets and rings
are all slowed away in the safes awaiting
Christmas eve.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley.
We are all on the qui vive to see Mr.. Stanley,
and we more than on the Qui vive to see Mrs
Stanley. But it is a complimentary curiosity
Of course MIR. Stanley didn't get married for
an advertisement. but it has been very ex-
cellent one for him just the same.
TrSr aun.a ir 1On1-
-he dreadful troubles and the horrible
log book were going to completely over
shadow Mrs. Stanley but recently she has re-
ceIYed her snare OF public attention. and there
has been so much said of her and written about
her that curiosity is pardonable. A few ladies
will have the opportunity of meeting the
charming little English lady, personally. at the
lunch TO he given her by Mrs George Shiras at
the DuQuesne Clubhouse to-morrow-the rest
will have to be contens with viewing her in Old
City Hall. Too bad the contemplated big
brilliant reception could not have materlalized
for then ever SO many could have had the
pleasure OF greeting Mrs. Stanley and the great
Talking about receptions-at the one given on
Friday by Mrs. w. Devices Wood for her New
York guests there wasn't single bit of candy or
CONNECTIONS of any kind for Reymer had the
order, and, of course. was unable to fill It,
while II was too late to place it elsewhere
Ever so many young men will be cash in" on
the Reymer fire unless their sweeIhearts ex-
press themselves as willing to imbibe delIcaces
and sweets OF less renown or insist upon having
them imported from other cities The absence
of sweets from the Wood reception though
had rather an enlivening than a serious effect
upon the company, and the affair was one of the
most enjoyable OF the week. Others given by
Mrs. James Laughlin, Jr., Mrs. J. S. Hays and
MI. and Mrs. j. L. Nevin, of Sewickley, were
equally delightful, and made of the week a
memorable one. Dancing, by the way, was in
dulged in at several of these entertainments
and what with the Christmas Eve su description
dance, the two Assembly balls announced the
comlng-out-ball Of Miss Stella Hays at the Du-
Quesne Clubhouse, and the same for the Misses
Chalfant on New Years Eve at the Duuuesne
Club, with the interest manifested in each and
all, 1t would seem that the terpsichorean art
had prohted by the advice given it last season
and taken beel, iron and wine.
The Wedding at Cleveland.
The Carnegie-Ely wedding mentioned last
week came of in Cleveland at the appointed
time, and was very brilliant affair. The Car
negie family and party of Pittsburg friends
left for that city early in the week, and most of
them were domlciled at the Stillman House
until Thursday, the day OF the wedding
Trinity Church was the scene of the ceremony,
which was followed by an elaborate reception
at the brides home.
In the bridal party appeared several charm
ing Pittsburg glrls as bridemaids, and a mum
Der Of PItJsburgers ushers while through
the audience were scattered many familiar
faces. Mr.. and Mrs. Carnegie will reside in
this city when the wedding travels are over
KATHLEEN HUSsEY PRICE.
IN TIE SOCIAL WHIRL