Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
SEPTEMBER GATHERINGS.
Events Of Social Importance in tie Two
Cities Last Week.

Events Of Social Importance in tie Two
Cities Last Week.
The fifteenth birthday of Miss May Feigley.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Feigley, of
2l2l Penn avenue. was the occasion of an en-
joyable party at their residence on Thursday
evening. The affair lasted from s to T. and
was successful in every particular. The dinner
was superb. Among those present were: MI.
and Mrs George Burg, MIR. and Mrs. William
Gallery. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bastow, Mr.
Ralph Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cowan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Armstrong. Mrs. Essie
McNary Mr.. and Mrs. David McClelland, Mr..
and Mrs. John Bender, Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
Wyatt Mrs. Mary Ann McClenand,
ber the Misses Gallon. Misses Annie Limpner
Molie CronIn, Minnie Crouin, MoIlie Cronin,
Bessie johnson. Ida Fallbush, Mamie Atcnisor,
Sadie Kennedy, Annie Clancy, Mary Cook,
Grace Connolly, Bessie McCIelland and Jennie
Anderson, Messrs. David McClelland, Robert
Gibson, Albert McGraw, Robert Liddell
Samuel and Walter McCleIand William and
Oliver Cook, John McClelland, Henry Erblin,
William Collins, Jerry CrOnln and James Con.
nelly.
St. Matthews Protestant Episcopal Church
at Homestead held a harvest home festival
Wednesday evening, the Sd inst. The Evan
gelist, Mr.. D. w. Williams, conducted the
service, which was choral, even song. the
music being rendered by a picked choir of
ladies', mems and children's voices with organ
ana orchestral accOmpanlments. The chancel
and altar were profusely and tasteiully deco
rated with flowers, fruits. grains and vege-
tables, the work of the willing hands of the
ladies of the parish The Evangelist, Mr.
Leslie, preached the sermon, taking for his
subject, THE Vicissitudes of Lite and the
Providence of God" The preaching was
earnest, animated with some passages of deep
pathos The singing Of the special HYMNS and
anthems was trst-class in every respect. doing
great credit to the singers. The church was
crowded from door to chancel steps with an
attentive, reverent audience.
One Of the notable society events of the
week was the birthday party of Master Aleck
Heck, oldest son of Harry Heck, of the Dia-
mond. Young Aleck, assisted by his brother
Willie enter aimed about 30 of bis friends in
fine style. The anniversary was the occasion of
number of handsome presents, in honor OF
Master Alexis ninth birthday The guests
were as follows: viii Heck, Freddie Fshr
Willie Fahr, Reed Shaner Eddie Schmitt, Phi
Wilkinson. Elmer Haven, Willie Horn Charlie
Schnetz, Walter KIRK, Mertz Cluley, Albert
Heckendoon, Eddie Heck, Mamie Henderson
May Henderson, Effie Bancker Birdie Feigen.
baum, Rosa Dugan, Helen Mccarthy, Lucy
Merzwa. Florence Flynn, Cora Henderson
Florence Haven, May Snyder. Annie Brewer
Lille Flynn, AggIe Priddy and Willie Wilkin-
son.
A charming afternoon "tea" was given on
Friday by Miss Lare and Miss Adelaide Lare
at their home on Washington street. Allie
gheny. The hours were until 6, and during
that time large circle of friends were greeted
by the young hostesses and their guest of
honor, Miss Williamson, of Sharon Pa, who
wore beautiful gown Of lavender silk. Miss
Fownes and Miss Lille Wattles in black
Brussels net and pale yellow silk respectively
ushered the ladies to the dining room, which
was garden-like with plants and flowers. Miss
1are wore costume OF mauve silk lace and
Miss Adelaide white Irish point gown, The
flowers. dainty toilets and airy conversation
made the affair a success In spite of the rather
sultry weather.
A delightful surprise party was rendered Mr.
and Mrs. John Wilson, at their residence on
Webster avenue last Thursday evening. 1t
being the eleventh anniversary of their we'd
ding. The guests were Misses Nellie Wilson,
Katie and Nellie Downey Lydia Spamer, JOSH g
O'Donneu, Nellie Fawcett, Sadie McFadden
Nellie and Mamie McFadden, Messrs Edward
and Will Spamer Henry c. Herman, Louis
Yost, viii Alland, Alfred Herman, Harry
Kahn, VIII Coyle, J. R. Watt and Prof. s.
McComb.
A very delightful surprise was held at the
residence of Mrs. Bew, Perrysvill avenue,
Thursday evening. Music and dancing were
the features of the evenings entertainment
Among those present were Mrs. n. Somers,
Katie Donovan, Misses Lidie and TiIlie Heckel'
Miss Burtha Somers, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Bennett,
Miss Clara Boles, Messrs. w. bew, William
Langenhurst, Ed. Clifford H. Pifer, Thomas M.
Tatem, Jr., and Frank Somers.
The Young Mems Pleasure Club. of Allen
town, held their regular meeting last Tuesday
evening and elected the following officers:
President, V. E. Davis; Vice President, H. ].
Davis; Secretary, A. c. Davis; Assistant Secre-
tarv Roy Banks; Treasurer, A. W. Pence, and
Marshal c. o. Hare. There was no other busi-
ness transacted except taking in Arthur Dav-
idson as a member.
The Golden Circle Literary Society held its
first open meeting of the season Friday even
ing. The members entertained their friends
with an interesting programme followed by
refreshments The society paper, "The Chip" "
was loudly applauded. The regular meetings
of the society will be held every Friday evening
at the Walton NJ. E. Church. corner Twenty
fourth and Sarah streets, at 7A5 P. NJ.
Last week very enjoyable birthday surprise
was given Miss Katie Lewark, of Kansas, at