Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

land responded in behalf of the guests in
was partaken Of hmon5 a., tSose nresent
We're the Misses Duncan, Bender, King,
Johns Murray, Miller, Evans Shields, Ryan,
Purcell, Curtin, Gallagher, Samuels, Kline,
Steel, McClelland; the Messrs. Wagner, Cost
low, Williams, Conner, Reed, Baker, Lemon,
Campbell. Blasdel, Shugart, Nolan, Arm
strong. Mess, Beggs, Edwards, Kerr and a
host of others.
The long debated question, "What Shall
We Do to Stimulate Society Spirit?" was
settled by the members of Philo Society of
the University in very pleasant manner
Wednesday evening at their society hall in
the college building. They began with series
of 'Fandangos." This feast was attended
by almost all the members, who came heav-
lily armed, anticipating trouble from the
non-Society men. But no one save senior
dared to intrude, and he was ptied and al
lowed to partake of the edibies, SO Iavishly
prepared. Much merriment was had in in
ltlatlng the lanitor into the mysteries OF the
society by the bucking goat method. He
didn't appreciate it, but the goat Gid Songs,
cards, dances. games. etc, engaged the
young society men until morning. The
banquet was a booming success, and it is
likely to be repeated.
A surprise party was held on Mrs. j. V.
Brooks ut her home, No. 2212 Penn avenue,
by the Garfield Circle, Ladies of the G. A. E.,
On Tuesday, December l5. Among the many
present were: Mrs. Mary Story, Mrs. Nc
Cambridge, Mrs. f. A. Smith, Mrs uhler,
Mrs. Allbacher, Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Furch,
Mrs. Mary Smith. Mrs. Annie Griffith, Miss
Sina Hughes, Hiss Mamie McKenna, Miss
May Davis Misses Sadie, Annie and Maggie
| Smith. Miss Stewart and others: the Messrs.
Horace Cromer William Heater, Edward
| Thompson. Harry Brooks Onslow Smith,
Alex Wright and William Brooks. Every
| one had a pleasant time and supper was
servedat lE30.
Little Maggie Jones' daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. john Jones' of 60 Thirteenth street was
rendered surprise party Wednesday even
| ing. Among the little folk present were:
Misses Lydia Williams, Myrtle E. Fitzpat-
| rick. Kate Emily Thomas, Mary Jane Ed
nuns, Lizzie and Emma Tyler, Harriet
ham, Tillie Timmins. Josephine Lewis,
| Esther and Tidvile Davis Sadie Davis, |
Laura Jones. Mrs. Williams, of Jeanette;
Mr.. ana Mrs Jones. Masters Govner L.
Thomas, Evan and Will Williams, Willie |
| Watkins, John Jones, Will Jones. The little |
hostess was the recipient of many nice pres |
ents.
On December "a at p. NJ, Miss Catherine |
Clark, eldest daughter of DR.. H. H. Clark, |
and sister OF Dr.. A. c. Clark, resident physi-
clan at the West Penn Hospital, was married
to Mr.. Charles Wright, the prominent steel
inspector of Park Bros. The wedding took
place at st. Lukes Episcopal Church. The
bride, who is a beautiful brunette, was at-
tired in a travelling suit OF tan broadcloth.
trimmed in coque, and wore diamond
pedant, the gift OF the groom. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wright viii be at home to their friends after
january !, 1892, in an elegantly furnished
The marriage of Miss Annie House,
daughter of Mr.. John W. House. .Jr., of Brad
dock, TO Mr.. Gilbert Mccain. of Copeland,
was an affair OF much interest to Braddoc;c
young people, which was celebrated at the
home of the BRIDES sister, at Williamsburg,
on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock. large
number OF friends from Braddock, Wilkins
burg and East End were present. Supper
was given that evening at 9 O'Clock, and
later reception. The young people are
quite prominent in social and church circles
in Braddock. After wedding tour will
live there.
A party was given by Mr. and Mrs. J. Nc
Garvey, at their new residence No. 20 Tag
CART street, Allegheny, on Thursday even
tug, December IL An excellent lunch was
served. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Thompson, MIR. and Mrs. Gal
breath, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Thompson, Mrs. |
Anderson, Miss Dolly Rainer, Misses May
Estella Price, Misses Minnie and Rosie Both
well, Miss Lizzie Connell, Miss Edith Steele,
Mr.. G. D. Williams, Mr.. Nightingale, MIR. F.
n. Smith.
One of the many Christmas full dress re- |
ceptions was the one by the class of Pros. 81.
B. Mcclure, at Monongahela City, in Haz- |
zard Hall, Christmas night. Visitors from 4:
vile, Brownsville, Homestead, Elizabeth j
and other towns with the usual social crowd | {
OF Monongahela City, composed the party OF
rs couples, who congratulated each other ON | s
the most successful affair Monongaheia City l
has ever had.
Mr.. Johu Stewart, q well-known oficial at
the Edgar Thomson Steel Works was mar I
ried att o'clock on Thursday evening to G
Miss Mary Ferguson, of Braddock. The GER ,
emony was performed at the home Of the | (
brides brother. Mr.. James Ferguson, of J
Corey avenue. The Rev. Samuel j. Shaw, | (
pastor of the o. P. Church, OF Braddock,
i
The lecture to be given Tuesday evening e
bv James Whitcomb Riley in the Presbyte- v
rfan Church, sew1ckley, is likely to prove
the most interesting of the series SO far
given, as Mr.. Riley will recite his poems in |
his own inimitable way, and the musical
lively by Messrs. Carl Retter and Jack
Irwin.
A party consisting of 20 couples left the
Erie depot at 6:20 O'Clock Wednesday even
ing to attend musicale given by Miss Kate s,
of Fleming Park. Some ine music
was rendered. Among those who took part | N
N the musical programme were Mr.. George O
Provost Miss Fleming, Mr.. Fisher. Miss
Watson, Marie Graham and Birdie Duff. :,
Thursday evening James McCosker, rep ~
the machinists of the American | -
Iron Works, presented in few well-chosen | :,
words Mr.. Robert Atkinson, the superin- |
.endent, with a costly diamond scarfpfn as a | -
,oken of the high regard in which that gen. II
.leman is held among the employees
Holiday frolics opened for the toddiers at | u
the Rosetta Founding Asylum, upon the
arrival OF Mr.. C. L. Magee's donation of ,
beautiful Christmas toys. In the name of the =
little ones, the Sisters return thanks to their | h.
patrons and wish them the blessings of q 4 r
glad and prosperous New Year. 81
At the family dinner party given by MT B.
Z. H. Dabbs on Christmas Day the guest of
,onor was Mr.. Dabbs mother Mrs. George
1abbs, who, in spite of her burden of many
ears, had journeyed from her home in | ca
to spend Christmas with her O,
children in Pittsburg. :.
MI David W. Elrod, Of North Braddock. Is
md Miss Jennie Mackey, OF the same place, as
we're married at the home of the bride on eI
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock. recep- -
ion was given them by friends on Christ 9
mas evening. They will make their home 81
N North Braddock- &C
The Sunday school scholars Of the wilkins "a
,urg Presbyterian Church were entertained ce
n a pleasant manner in the church last th
Thursday evening. In addition to a treat a
christmas tree and Kris Kingle, Mrs
charles d. Armstrong sung some delightful
christmas songs.