Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05
WITH THE FALLING LEAVES.
The Social Gatherings That Usher In the
Gay Winter Season.

A Clearinghouse, a more charming recep-
tion, q most charming hostess, was the enthu-
siastic comment of the delighted ladies VINO
attended the reception given by MRS. John L
Nevins, of Ben Venue. Friday afternoon, Octo-
ber 8, in honor of her sister, Mrs. John c.
Tassey, of Sherman, Tex. The always attract
i've home OF the hostess was made still more
pleasing to her guests by beautiful and pro-
fuse decorations of smilax and roses. "Ihe
yellow rose of Texas" was everywhere An
rare beauties, interspersed with slender, fairy
like maidenhair fern, graced the center OF tne
table, while smilax, ferns and Jack roses were
everywhere about the parlor and halls. AS
the reception was given. the "Lone Star OF
the Republic of the Brazos occupied con-
spicious place on the table. Mrs. Nevln, IN
black lace. and diamonds, was assisted IN re-
ceiving her guests by Mrs. Tassey. who wore
handsome reception gown of old rose and white
silk: her ornaments were diamonds. MIS-
Edward Scun and Miss Speer presided at the
urns, while hiss Hawes proved most emclent
usheress. For an event occurring so early IN lne
social season, the dressing was simply superb
Among the guests were Mrs. RANKIN. MISS
Addie Nevln, Mrs. Church. Mrs. N. q speer,
Taylor, Mrs. Robert Ray, Mrs. David Ray, Mrs.
Bunting, Mrs. Wade and numerous well known
society people of SewEkley. As Bessie Brample
would say, ut was just too cute for anything
ne hdTTldRc O1 puleS AlllO ~ "AAf
of w. c. Guffey, Esq, of Irwin, Pa. and MT.
W. H. Beazell, a popular young druggist OF
Homestead, was a happy event which TOOK
place at the home of the bride on Wednesday,
the lst inst, at $50 P. M. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. {. P. Cheeseman. pastor
of the Presbyterian Church at Irwin. and at us
conclusion the young couple received lne
hearty congratulations OF the dmmeafais on fhis
occasion. The bride is a beautiful and accom-
plished young lady, niece of the Hon. ). M
GuGey, of this CITY, popular member OF IT.
win society, and upon this, her wedding Gay,
was remembered by many handsome
and costly testimonials from numerous
relatives. Among the many friends VINO were
present. were Hon. ]. NJ. Gutfy and wife: w.
S. Guffy and wife, Pitrsburg; DR.. and Mrs.
George GLADDEN., Homestead, w. L. Bird. Esq,
and wife, Pittsburg; Louis Wrot and DR.. Wal
ker, Homestead; b. w. Castner and wife,
Monongaheia City; MI. and Mrs; +; d; lr@in'
Washington. D. c., and Sheriff Guffey and
wife, Greensburg. After the ceremony an
elegant wedding supper was served, and a1ter
an enjoyable evening the bridal party took the
will be spent with relatives in this vicinity and
near Monongahea City. after which the young
couple will 60 to housekeeping at Homestead:
A phantom party was given Mr.. and Mrs.
William Powell Friday evening. October 8. at
their residence, Marshall avenue, Allegheny
City. The excitem ent lasted until a late hour.
Dancing, cards, games, etc, were the order OF
the evening The Haydn Mandolin Trio fur
nished very fine music. An elegant supper was
served at midnight. Among others present
were Mr.. and Mrs. William Powell, Mr.. and
Mrs. James b. Zahn. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Cope
land Mr. and Mrs G. ID. Bingham and daugh-
ter, of East End; Mr. and Mrs. N. Bishop. Jr.,
and daughter, of Grafton; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Robinson, w.
w. Shipman, the phrenologist; Prof: Vetter
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. John Norton, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kissiek, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hover,
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Morris Mrs. Buchanan, son
and daughter, the Misses Powell, Glover, Gill
and PUTNAM. and Messrs. Powell, Vetter Put
man, Morgan. Loring, Love, Perritt, Lefeld,
Butler and Ehrhardt
An exceedingly pretty little wedding was
solemnized in the United Evangelical Protest
ant Church corner of Sixth avenue and Smith
ield last Thursday evening, that will be of in
serest to quite a large circle Of friends and
acquaintances of Miss Anna Sellin and Mr..
cipaIs. They were attended to the altar by a
sister of the bride. Miss Kate, and Mr.. Charles
and the ceremony was performed
by Rev. Fred Rouff. the pastor of the church.
The bride was tastily attired in charming
little wedding gown and her sister wore a toilet
Of sweet simplicity. At the conclusion of the
the guests were conveyed to the new
home of the young couple on Mt Washington,
where an enjoyable housewarming concluded
he festivities with the serving of tempting
epast. Mr.. and Mrs. y ackson will receive their
many friends after February Q.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Franks, of Sewickley,
large company last evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs Jerome Quay and
heir rwenty-ffth wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Franks was Miss Theta Quay
md among her guests last evening
we're to be seen Senator Matthew S.
quay and family, who arrived from Washing
on for the celebration, and who renewed old
Icquaintances and friendships in charming
The event was a very important one
n social circles in Sewickley and places Mrs.
Franks to the front rank as hostess. Mr.. and
Mrs. Quay were deluged with congratulations
md wishes for happy returns OF the anniver-
'ary,
The regular weekly meeting of the Independ-
INT Literary Society was held on Thursday
evening October g. 1890, at the residence of
Miss Annie Connolly, l34 Warner street. Allie
yheny, and the following officers were installed
.or the coming quarter: President VIM. q.
Vice President, Miss Ollie Nesbitt;
secretary, Miss Maggie Comley; Assistant
Secretary, Miss Annie Connolly: Treasurer,
Charles Daily; Editor, Frank Mccoy, Jr. Miss
Minnie Mooney was admitted to membership
IN the society. After programme by the
members they adjourned, to meet next Thurs
lay evening at the residence of Mr.. Lawrence
V Oh w Oll6T, No. Ducud loba btlCCb, hllc-
yheny, where they will hold an open meeting.
During the dampness of Thursday evening
very pleasant surprise party was given at the
-esidence of Mrs. Harris los Forty-third
street, Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee, Mr.. and
Mrs Streib, Mr.. and Mrs. Craft, Mrs. Butler,
md the Misses Gertie and Katie Murphy,
aingley McAdams; also, Messrs. William and
lanes Murphy, Clark. Mrs. Mckee and Mr..
lanes Murphy took first prizes. while Mr..
Streib and Miss Gertie Murphy were the
ucky ones in the BOBBY prizes. After 30 games
1ad been played, a bountiful supper was pro-
Tided by the genial hostess.
A dramatic entertainment is to be given at
he Mt Washington Library Hall Thursday
Ind Friday evenings, October and TO- under
.he direction of Miss Edith Smithson. The
programme will consist of two farces. Part
irst, IAN Obstinate Family" part second, "a
Kiss in the Dark" The casles include the
lames OF well-known local talent. Mr.. Thomas
Ashford, ST., Mr. Samuel Williams, Mrs. D.
King, Miss Matte Marland, Miss Miller. Mr.. A.
PEARSON, Mr.. w. NJ. Hayes, Mr.. Benny Harper,
md Others. Proceeds for the benefit of the
rec library.
During the week an Exposition party was
,iyen by some of the prominent people Of
oerrysville avenue, including Mr.. and Mrs F.
Noog Mrs. F. Malone, of Forbes avenue. MI.
md Mrs. ]. w. Breen, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. ].
3reen Jr., Miss NJ. McClury. Miss Alexandra
" Noog Misses May, Kate and Marguerite Breen,
ir. J. II. Robinson, of Philadelphia. Mr..
Alfred Woog, Messrs. T. D. Cole, AIDE Lassale
md 6. Harris, of New York.
The grand reception to be given in the
)uquesne Club House next Thursday for the
guests that will throng the CITY,, is
he topic OF general conversation among the
Ultra circles. Gernert's orchestra of 36 pieces
will furnish the music and all the appointments
re to be superb The smaller and more private
receive their share of attention
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