Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
CHARITABLE AND OHATTY.

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CHARITABLE AND OHATTY.
Meeting of the Homeopathic Hospital Asso.
ciation and Other Social News.
The Homeopathic Hospital Association held
Its twenty.frth annual meeting yesterday
afternoon, with President Metcalf In ths
chair The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. McCay, followed by the Presidents
coIgrathlatory address and the report Of DR..
]. B. McClelland, from the Executive CON-
mittee. He stated that since the hospital's
establishment l0,s73 patients had been treated,
the average death rate being per cent; 2S6 269
prescriptions filled, 1900 visits made, build
ings valued at s246,79O erected, S2l8, 1853 80
expended In expenses, which sums Of money,
including repairs reaching the total of s582, 237.
During the past year l.6S4 patients had been
treated. 1.2S4 being charity the daily average
calls. a. 100 prescriptions filed, and s37. 1852 5S
expended In malntenance-of 81 9514 per pa
tieht. The total debt of the institution is s49,
600. The receipts were: From ladies' associa-
tions, 5000, and from pay patients. $500
The d. B. Sutton $1,000 School of Nurses
Endownient and that of Mrs. William Thaw for
the Eye and Ear Annex are being expended
according to the terms attending each donation.
BY Miss Wrights report op the purses IL was
applications for admission, 287 calls for nurses
and 81. 71 78 received for services.
Dr. Willard reported so lectures given during
the preceding year. and Dr. W. J; Martin an
period was due 10 many accident cases and
grip. Treasurer Frank Semple reported s724 %
as the balance on hand, and Colonel W. A.
Heron stated that the accounts were correct
according to the audit.
The report of Mrs. Mccoy, from the Ladies'
Association, was very hattering to that ener-
getic auxiliary of noble women.
F. Cooper. N. B.. Miss Nary ssufS e Moorhead n uea
D. 81. Fralich, y. G. Collins, J. j. ,Vandergrift,
Edwin Miles, II. ]. Bailey and j. B. McClel-
land, M. D., being the same as last year. Reso-
lutions were ordered on the death of DIR. II off,
man. and a short address was delivered by
Rev. DR.. Holmes. The election of officers re-
suited as follows: President, William Mitcalf;
Wee Presidents. w. A. Heron and NJ. X.
Meorhead; Secretary, George L. Mccoy;
Treasurer. Frank Semple: Librarian, George
W. Bsekefen; Solicitor. George b. Gordon.
A DINNER and festival for the benefit Of the
Aged Colored Women's Home will be given in
Lafayette Hall tomorrow evening, under the
direction of the following ladies: Mrs. s. Dor
sey, Mrs. E. Thompson, Mrs L. Gould, Mrs. E.
Hawkins, Mrs. g. Bell, Miss E. Hays, Mrs. T.
Jackson, Mrs. M. Watson, Mrs. II. Watson.
The Allegheny ice cream and refreshment
booth will be under the directions of Miss L.
r. Pulpress, Mrs. NJ. II. Smith, Miss HALLE
Wilkinson and aids The Pittsburg ice ereahi
and refreshment booth will be under the direc-
tions Of Mrs. E. johnson. Mrs. G. Strothers,
Mrs. ID. Richards and aids. The feral booth
will be managed by Mrs. 8. II. Delany. Miss
Hattie Goines, Miss Mamie Moles and Miss
Ida CaDerton. The cocoa booth by Mrs. j.
Granderson, Mrs. II. Carter, Miss Anna Moseby
and Mrs. L Stinson. The lemonade booth by
Miss Willieb Brown, Miss Stella johnson. Miss
Annie Yates and Miss Mabel Knox. Fancy
tabla nv Mrs Rachaa1 J0fps Miaa Mary Inuaa
and Mrs. Cora Washington. Prize cake con-
tanning a fine gold ring. will be served by Mrs.
D: Dorsey and Mary E. Mosepy. Prize doll
Rhida johnson and Miss Bessie Webb. Cen
eral Committee of Arrangements, Mrs. j.
Grandersen, Mrs. E. Hawkins. Mrs. D. Rich
ards, Mrs. ]. johnson. Mrs. M. Moseby. Mrs.
Mf. George Kno1, Mr.. Daniel Dorsey, Rev. l.
N. Ross, Rev. c. Asbury, James n. Johnson.
Mortimore Dimmy, Rev. q. W. Clinton; Mrs.
Josephine Gatewood, Chairman; Mary e
Moseby Secretary.
AMID wealth OF choice blossoms last even
ing at o'clock Miss Lille B. Bradley and Mr.,
William Thaw Edwards assumed the VOWS Of
wedlock. The marriage was solemnized at the
brides home. which was what might be said
thronged with guests though the Invitations
were limited to family connections and few
scene Of the ceremony was veritable flower
garden; the semi-eirce of the bow window being
completed with lovely palms and ferns and the
center being occupied by marble statute sur
BY lilac arch IL feet In height. Cur
tains Of smilax edged with yellow daffodils,
valley lillies and tulips and Hoped with bride
roses and ribbons outlined the floral
recess. Cabinets and mantels were
Daids toses Tss Birross 1sessed
the beauty Of roses also. In the dining room
a superb center piece Of La Francs and bride
roses graced the table with; corner wreatAs
and pointed diamonds Of brides and maiden
hair ferns. The bride was a fitting picture for
the magnificent floral setting. as clad in bridal
white material. she entered the room on the
arm of the groom and by Rev. Charles A.
Holmes, D. D., was pronounced Mrs. Edwards.
A Wedding feast concluded the festivities. after
which the young couple departed on their we'd
ding trip. The supper was served by Kuhn
and the noral decorations were by Messrs John
r. & A. Murdoch.
A PRETTY home wedding last evening took
plade at the BRIDES home on Main street. WHEN
Miss Dora, daughter of MIR. O. L. Hilger was
married to Mr.. William Q. Mckinley, Select
The ceremony was performed at
o'clock and reception from 7 to followed.
Social Chatter.
MISS ANNIE EARLING and Mr.. Jacob Fos-
ter. of Allegheny, were married yesterday
THE marriage OF Miss Abertine Losing and
Mr.. L. Alexander. of this city. will take place
this evening.
THE Iron City Microseopieal Society held its
regular monthly meeting at the Academy
building on Fifth street.
THIS is the last week of the Reinhart coliec-
ton exhibit at Carnegie Hall; next week the
are taken TO New York.
THE pupils Of the Allen School will give a
musical and literary entertainment in Turner
Hall, Allentown, next Thursday and Friday
nights.
A MUSICAL and literary entertainments was
y1ven last evening at the Denny NJ. E Church.
Rev. d. n. Mckee also delivered lecture
'All Sorts of Takers
THE marriage of Mr.. W. g. Hollshaw and
Miss Katie Green, which was to take place
tomorrow, is postponed on account of serious
Illness in the family Of the bride.
OWING to the death OF Mr.. John Fl. Hampton,
he annual meeting of the Advisory Board of
he Women Industrial Union, has been post
,oned until 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.
REV. GEORGE HODGES. rector of Calvary
Curch, will deliver lecture on the
Passion Play at Arch Street NJ. E. Church,
Allegheny, Friday evening, under the auspices
,f the Epworth League.
THE Rev. H. L. Chapman, of Johnstown, Pa,
formerly pastor Of the Emory NJ. E. Church,
will deliver his celebrated lecture, "The Johns
,own Flood" In Emory Church Tuesday even
ng next for the benefit of the Lincoln Avenue
VI. E. Mission.
THEmembers of the ''King's Sonsr of Emory
E. Church, will give flag and state drill in
venue. on Thursday and Friday, April % and
A. The proceeds are to be devoted to the
Oeaconess' Home.
ERNEsT "A. HEINRiCHs press AGENT for the