Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-12
JUNE'S PLEASURES.
Graduation Exercises of the Pittsburg Fe-
male ColIege-Any Number of Summer
Weddings = Notable Nuptials at Old


froek draws 100 per cent interest, how much
interest will II pretty maidens in II lovely
white frocks draw? This problem was
solved at the North Avenue NJ f. Church last
evening, with result of immense interest,
gratifying alike to the maidens and the au-
dience that assembled at their graduation
exercises. They were the graduates of the
Pittsburg Female College, and having
finished their school life at the
ing had nothing to do but assume
graceful positionsi on the beautifully deco
rated platform, listen attentively to the ad-
dress delivered BY Rev. James T. Satchell
and accept with the proper amount of dignity
the diplomas presented by, President Nor
cross. Rev. DR.. Satchell chose, appro-
prietely, for his subject "The Future Of the
Cultivated Woman and by his discourse
must have slightly appalled, the fair gradu-
ated by outlining their responsibilities in
nome, church and State. They could not,
tion at the words of polished eloquence
that so clearly and concisely repre-
sented them and their mission in life. Com
plementing Rev. Satchel's address, which
was an organ overture by Prof. Theodore
Salmon and vocal solo, "Aria," Gounod, by
Miss Elizabeth Norcross, the accomplished
daughter. of President Norcross; also, a
vocal solo by Miss Bertha Kaderly, the sweet
soprano of the First Presbyterian Church,
who in her own inimitable manner rem
dered "Kennst Du Das Land" Mignon,
Thomas, and Springs Blue Eyes," Ries.
The young ladies who received their blue
r1bboned sheepskins were Misses Anna Bon
nell Day, Martha Louise Montgomery, Anna
Helena Martin Zirckle, Elizabeth elisa,
Brown, Anna Rachel Scott, Carrie Belle Jack,
Carrie Lindley Snyder, Jennie Nevin Kerr,
Nellie E. Fuller, Elizabeth Murray Dick,
Charlotte Edna HemphiIi. Hettie Alice Bal.
lard and Clara Eta Lazarus.
SOCIETY spent the forenoon yesterday in
donning its most magnificent costume for
the social event of the week, the Shea
Morgan wedding, which took place at Trim
ity Episcopal Church at high noon, just when
the busy men and women were fastening
out In quest of their midday luncheon and
traffic In the street was at its height. All
traffic, however, in the streets bounding
Trinity square graciously gave way to the
nuptial equipages that began as early as II
O'Clock to arrive and deposit their burdens of
lovelfness and beauty at the awning COW
cred entrance of old Trinity; and the multi
tude of hungry pedestrians became oblivi-
Gus to luncheon and selected the most ad
vantageous sites for observing the wedding
guests, rustling in silks and laces and spark
ling with costly stones, as they left. their
carriages and entered the awning passage
way.
Of all notable assemblages that have in
past years honored the aristocratic sanctu-
the one that yesterday followed, with its
eyes, the bridal procession of Miss
Clara Morgan and Mr.. Joseph Bernard Shea
and afterward at the the BRIDAL @ reception us a eI
tended its congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Shaw at the house of the brides father,
Colonel A. s. NJ Morgan, Commandant at the
in a Felix Wedding costume, G ' and and Was at
tended by her sister, Miss Julia Morgan, as
maid of honor, and six bridemaids. Her
father escorted her to the altar and there
delivered her into the keeping of the groom,
whose brother, Mr.. George Shea, was his
best man. Eight ushers preceded the maid
of honor and the six lovely maids in their
pretty toilets, with leghorn hats and i'm
mense bouquets that formed the prelude to
the queenly beauty OF the bride on the arm
of her stately father. Rev. Robert Hudson
officiated and proclaimed one two of the
most popular people of the Pittsburg club
set.
YOUNG America is of an investigating turn
ofmind, which fact the Duquesne Theater
would testify to emphatically if it were
gifted with the powers of speech, as not
nook, corner, hole, box or room remained
undiscovered or unexamined by the little
fancy dancers who yesterday afternoon re-
hearsed for the part they are to take to-
night in the Supplementary" 1t might be
interesting to know that the self-appointed
grand jurors were tolerably well pleased
W
struction of the theater, though
many improvements were suggested
by the probable embryonic statesmen and
Presidents. The rehearsal was very salts
factory to the ladies conducting, as well as
to the children participating. Those who
will take part are: Marion NJ Leon, Ger
trude Steifer, Francis Latshaw, Florence
Christie, Bessie & "o1islalr, Ssisi Margare5 kead'
Harry Ruck, Charles Arensburg, Walter
Arensburg, Walter Irwin, Harry Crombe.
A coURrsHIp commenced when the lovers
were in short frocks and knee-trousers was
happily eliminated yesterday, in the we'd
ding of Miss Margaret Stewart, eldest daugh-
ter of Colonel Robert E. Stewart, of Brad
dock, and Mr. Alvin c. Dinkey, prominent
young business man. The ceremony was
performed at 6 o'clock in the spacious par
Tors of the brides home, on Grant avenue.
North Braddock. Rev. Samuel j. Shaw, pas
tor of the United Presbyterian Church of
that place. officiated; and the attendants
were Misses Maud McMasters, Leonora
Hunter, Lily Boyd, Minnie Dinkey;
Charles E. Dinkey and Robert Maginni The
honeymoon will be spent in Eastern and
Southern travels.
BENEATH canopy of fragrant June roses
at o'clock last evening were murmured the
VOWS of matrimony by Miss Gertrude Ham,
ilton and Mr.. Harry Evans, general manager
of the Armstrong Manufacturing Company.
The wedding was celebrated at the Hamil-
ton residence in Allegheny, and was wit
messed by quite number of the more init
mate friends of the families united. The
bride was exceedingly lovely in her wedding
gown, that displayed to advantage her
graceful figure, above which posed her
Shapely head, crowned with mass of golden
hair, in direct contrast with the raven locks
of the groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Evans will COM
mence matrimonial life in the East, but will
make their future home in Allegheny.
STRAwBERRIEs-the oysters summer substi-
tute at church festivals-were in the social
swim last evening and by daintily-dressed
attractive misses were served with ice
cream accompaniment at the Seventh U. P.
Church, Island avenue; Christian Church,
Arch street; Mcclure Avenue Baptist
Church; U. P. Church, corner first and East
streets; United NJ. Z. Church, >Pennsylvania
avenue and Manhattan street; and the West
Church, Buena Vista street, ALLIE
gheny.
THE Home for Destitute Women, on
Chatham street, is seriously contemplating
q change of name, as it seems to have out
grown its usefulness with 20 years. shelter
for friendless women, who now find other
able enterprises in the city. There is some
talk of Transforming it into a boarding |
home, similar to the one in Allegheny. 4 |
meeting will be held this morning to further |
discuss the matter.
Social Chatter.
Miss SARGENT, who has exercised a foster |
ing care and supervision over many of the |
most prominent in Pittsburg's business and |
social circles, gave reception yesterday |
afternoon for the former feminine pupils |
and their daughters, at her home on Char
tiers street.