Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-21
IN SoClEfY,S DOMAIN.

| An Interesting Lecture by Hon. Henr,
Hall = Amateur Theatricals ON Mt
Washington-The Phi Kappa Pi So
ciety's Annual Observation-Disclosures
Chatter and Gossip.
Hon. Henry Hall the Harrisburg CORE
spondent Of The DISPATCH, delivered his in
teresting lecture, .The Gospel of Get There y
before an appreciatve audience in the Third
U. P. Church last night. Mr.. Hail is pleas
ant speaker, with firm, clear voice. and his
address bubbled over with mirth, He said
that money was the eatse of more trouble
than anything else. The evil of the age Is
money. Everybody wants to get rich, and
every merchant aims to become millionaire.
What is the use of money that you cannot
spend? A man Is better off who earns his
dollar and takes bis girl out for an evenings
amusement at the theater, or what not. Labor
IS honorable, We all Know that in this coun-
try: and conteHttnent is better than riches.
The speaker paid Ills respects to the sons of
r1cn 1athers-the young MEN known as
dudes" VINO put on airs because their fathers
had money. He said they consisted of names
and neckties" and nothing else. They are the
men who spend their fathers money. The
speaker said that the gold key that opens every
doot In the houses of the 400 is money
Even IN the churches the poor had to stand up
Q: take BACK seats 1t is as well to remember
that we may be poor In everything but money,
Mr. Hall dealt with politics in curt and by
no means complimentary manner. Although
ne handled his subject with gloves. he did it
good-naturediy. and his remarks were punctu-
ated with frequent outbursts of laughter as
well as applause.
The twenty-hrst annual entertainment of the
Phi Kappa Pi Literary Society was held at the
High School last evening. After selection by
the orchestra, Rev. William Passavanr, Jr,
offered prayer. Then George M. Ryall de-
livered an address. followed by an ovation by
James Mcclure, Rise of Democracy, land a
recital, THE Defense of the Bride" BY RoDert
y. Atrlch. Other exercises were as follows:
1E Essay. Glass Room Manners" winifred
McCloskey; debate, "Are We Frivolous Peo-
ple?' Marion H. Murphy and Fred P. Glasser;
recital. Jack HalPs Boat Race Pier Dan
nalsi society paper, 'Ten5h Muse Stanley c.
Reese.
The forty-ffth free organ recital at Carnegie
Hall this afternoon will be of great interest to
the numerous attendants, embracing, as it
does. programme of rare excellence. Miss
Marguerite Wilson, pupil of Prof Ad Forester
VII sing several charming songs. among them
Etneioert Nev1n's three songs from "a Child's
Garden OF V erses." never before sung here in
public. Organist Wales numbers will be care
fully selected and played; potDourri from
dorothy" the fandango from Paul JONES'
ana medley OF popular airs being on his list.
THE performance of the comedy, "a Box
of Monkeys" in the Mt. Washington READING
Room last night was enjoyed by very large
audience The comedy was preceded by a
number of well-rendered musical selections
and recita tions. The entertainment was under
the direction of Prof. Byron w. King. and the
performers were his pupils at Curry University,
Mr.. g. Boyn. Mr.. 81. Larney, Miss Ruth
Reuck, Miss Hannah Baxter and Miss Nina
Milliean deserve especial credit for good
dramatic work.
Social Chatter.
A CAMPFIRE was held at the new hall of
Post l55. g. A. r. on Mount Washington last
night. There wasIa large attendance and plenty
of fun. The installment of officers of the
Woman's Relief Corps took place
NEXT Thursday evening, March q, the an
nual literary contest for the Elkin gold medal
will take place. An interesting musical pro-
gramme has been prepared. which will consist
of vocal and piano duos.
MRS. MCCORMICK, wife of the pastor Of the
Central Presbyterian Church, of Allegheny. Is
expected to return home next week. She has
been in Colorado for the past month. for the
benefit of her health.
A BAZAAR and Entertainment by the Kings
Daughters IS to be given at the shadyside
Church. Prof. Tony White, with his Punch
and Judy. and parlor magic will be features of
the affair,
gems AND PRECIOUS STONES was the
title of lecture delivered before the Art Soci-
ETY. last night by George F. Kunz, of New
York. 1t was attentiyely listened to.
REV. GEORGE T. PURvEs delivered an in
terestins lecture last evening in st. Peters
Episcopal Church, on Grant street. His Sub
ject was Conscience and Christi
THE W. c. T. U. of Pennsylvania will hold
its fifth institute on scientific temperance in
structions in the Smithfield Street M. E.
Church, Tuesday, April IA.
THE annual meeting of the Y. W. c. A., of
the East End, IS to be held in the East Liberty
Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening.
The third anniversary Of Acme Council, No.
PIG. Jr. o. q. A. NJ, will be held in Odd Fellows
Hall, Southside, on the 31st of March.
LEE s. SMITHS illustrated lecture at the
Arch Street NJ. E. Church, last night, was a
marked success.
THE Euchre Club of the Linden Club held a
reunion last night. There were ID tables in
operation.
THE Mendelssohn is hard at WORK on some
new music to be rendered at its concert next
week.
JOSEPH HORNE is convalescing.