Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

prandial speakers, Hon. Chauncey M. OePeM
nicely told OF "The Influence of American
Collegiaus.n The never-failing sentiment OF
"The Ladies" was most deferentlally treated
by Congressman Edward Dunphy, OF new
York City; while Charles Carroll Lee. NJ D., OF
New York, paid his respects to 'Ine hest OF
the World" Among the prominent eccIesias-
tics present were Right Rev Bishops WaIser-
son, of Columbus and McGovern, OF Harris
burg and Very Rev. Vicar General W1lllam
Byrne, ID. D., of Boston. The old officers OF the
association were reelected. including A v. u:
Waterson, Esq. of this city, President and
Thomas j. McTighe, Esq, of New York, an
old Pittsburger. as Vice President
One Of the pleasant events of the week was
the party given by MIR. and Mrs. William Grimes
at their residence on Penn avenue "Wednesday
evening in honor Of Miss Mary Collins, Miss
Maggie Sullivan, Miss Stella Dougherty and
Miss Mary Cleary and their friends About so
peopls responded to the invitations sent out
Too much credit cannot be given these young
ladies for their charming manner as hostesses.
Among those present were Miss Clara Riley,
of Johnstown; Miss Annie o. Briep, of Duquesne
Heights; Miss Alice Gwillia ns, oil Braddoek;
Miss Julia Stack, Miss K atie Riley. Miss
Blanch Anderson, Miss Liz lie Bowler. Miss
Katie Fitzgerald and Miss Katie Byrne
H. L. Kirkwood, j. Lockhart, L. CARING, y.
Kreuger, Oh. Dornhoff I. and J. o. O'Keefe, N.
A. Hennessey and George Dougherty and
Charles Wolford, Of Bradd ock. At mldIlght
an elegant lunch was served. Dancing was
the principal amusement of the evening, and 1t
was continued until A. M. The Bloomfield Or
chestra furnished the music.
A coterie of friends of Miss Belle Bradley, OF
Marq uis street. Allegheny, repaired to the resi-
dence of that young lady on last "Wednesday
evening. and forthwith proceeded to enjoy
themselves, as only young folks oil their fun
loving dispositions can. The charms OF
Terpsichore. of course. occHpIed the greater
portion of the guests attention, but this was
frequently interluded with the charming reci-
tations by Miss Mary E. Byron, effectively de-
livered, and the beautiful vocal solos enchant-
ingly rendered by Miss Marguerite McCall1ster,
At late hour the guests departed, with many
pleasant recollections Of an evening happily
spent. Included in the number present may
be mentioned the Misses Estelle Connolly,
Madge Byron, Ella Mertz, Marguerite Mccall
lister. Mary Byron. Anna Quinn, Nan 1sher-
wood, Celia Byron, Jennie Mckelvey. ana tne
Messrs. }. Joseph Ryan, Joseph A. lsherwood,
Frank L. Kohen, John G Fisher, c; EDWARD
Upperman, A. Sende, B. Burns, Charles Moore
ana Joseph A Fisher.
One Of the pleasantest affairs that have oc-
CURED in the quiet town Of Williamsburg for
some time occurred Friday night at the resi-.
denee of W. r. Stephens. One of Wilkins
burg's young bachelors. Mr.. D. P. Little, gave
reception in honor Of his friends, Mr.. and Mrs
W oods L. Wilson, of Stamford, Conn. There
were gathered for this occasion in full evening
dress about forty people, and these charm
the house to music furnished for the occasion
was sight worth Witnessing. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Dr. and
and Mis-. Reider, Mr. and Mrs. Aiken, Misses
Hays. Shaw, Meyers, Huff, aud Messrs. Harry
Johnston, William Hart, j. M. Porter, Ken
Wilson. Burt and Edward kellar and Others.
After dancing and partsking of refreshments
furnished by the host the crowd dispersed,
wishing their host happy bachelorhood as
long as he should remain in that state.
The surprise party rendered Mrs. William
Michaels, of South Twenty.second, street on
Tuesday evening was certainly success The
merry party assembled at the residence OF Miss
Blanche Cue, of Carson street, supplied with
all the necessaries to make the affair an enjoy
able one, and shortly after o'clock started for
the home of Mrs. Michaels. That lady was
taken completely unawares, but shortly reeoV-
cred and with the assistance OF Mrs. hoDert
Cue entertained the party in a most pleasant
manner. The hours were whiled away with
games and dancing until IL 80 P. NJ, when re-
freshments were served, after which the exer-
cises were again Indulged in until Zoo A. M,
when al dispersed. Among the many present
Smith, Michaels. Jones and Hay, Miss Anna
Axman, of Brownsville, Pa, Miss Carrie Craw-
N Kramer. jones'. D; MeDowell, 1 Morgan, LIsweiiyn,
Booth, Phillips, Adler, Spratt and Walters.
The storm on Thursday evening last t1rer-
fered in no way with what was q m ost delight
full progressive euchre held as surprise at the
cosy residence of Mrs. K. r. CHASER Fulton
street, Allegheny City. 1t was select gather
ing of ladies and gentlemen for the purpose OF
indulging in that fayorite pastime. After all
present had had the opportunity of proving
their right to the various prizes offered. ad-
Journment was made to tn dining hall. where
an elegant luncheon was spread, at the end of
which the prizes were awarded, Mr.. G. B. Mein-
hart carrying off the gentleman's first prize
and Mr. Levy the second one. The ladies' first
prize fell to the lot of the genial hostess, Mrs.
Glasser, the second prize being awarded to Miss
Levy, Credit is due to Misses Emma and
Mollie Schmidt and Mr.. I. Edward Rook for the
able manner in which the affair was conducted.
Miss Emily Roxbrough, of Ella street,
Bloomfield, gave a reception on Thursday
evening last in honor of her brother Harry,
who leaves about the middle Of June for an
extended trip through Europe. Dancing was
the main feature of the evening. and an ele-
giant repast was served at midnight Among
those present were Misses Mollie Nicely, Cad
Rossiter. Elizabeth Mckinley. Ella Humphreys,
Mamie Leoffler, Birdie Black. Emily and Made
line Roxbrough, and Mr.. and Mrs. Wright,
Messrs. Sam Mckinley, John Keiser, Harry
Cochran, Harry Roxbrough. Beaver Buch-
AMMAN, Mendenhall and many others.
Last Friday large number Of friends sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs James Creahan, at their
new home IS Mulberry street, Allegheny.
Those present were Annie LAWN, Della Crea-
han, Lulu Evans, Lillian Hunt, Katie Nc
Knight Nellie Huddell Olive Young, Lula
Glass Aggie Steel, Mary Gran. DeiIa Weston,
Nellie Creahan, and Messrs. p. Morand, Will
lam Logan, Charles Mcconnell. n. Wiley. Joe |
Warwick, e. Miller, Dave Marshall, Frank
Glass, Martin Fox, J. McKenna, T. Miller, w.
+. Williams, Joe De Kaiser, O. NJ. Cellern and
Albert Sende.
Miss Maggie Philippi was delightfully."- sur
prised during the week by number Of friends
who sailed in to help celebrate her birthday.
The young lady was the recipient Of numerous
pretty gifts, and an enjoyable evening was
spent Among those present were Mrs. Samuel
Gesler, Miss Ida Philippi, Miss Ida Fotz, Miss
Berthe Philippi, Miss Mary Schung Miss Tillie
Gordon, Miss Josie 0behert; Mr.. Samuel Ges-
Ter. Scot Korner, Doc Corniles, Ralph Steel,
David Reys, Z. c. kerl John Burk, William
PHgins, Harry Burk, Harry How and Harry E.
Nellie.
The Manette Social held its closing reception
of the season ct Moores Hail. Hazelwood,
Thursday last. It was given in honor Of Miss
Mamie German. About 80 couples responded
to the invitations. The sweet strains of the
Amity Quadriile Orchestra hoated through the
handsome hall until the "wee sma' " hours of
Friday morning. Among the members of tue
Manette are Thomas F. Connor, Lawrence M.
Blockinger, Harry e. Sadler, John s. Conner
and John H. HILL
An enjoyable surprise party was rendered
Miss Mamie McKenna at her home on Forty
fifth street last Monday evening, Vocal and
instrumental music and dancing occupied the
time until su pper was served. The guests were
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