Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
PLEASURES OF SOCIETY.

An Interesting Y. NJ. G. A. Entertainments
Pretty Home Wedding in Allegheny
Mt. Washington Ameteur Theatricals-
Coming Lectures and Other Treats
Social Chatter of the Day.
An entertainment that was appreciated by
the audience was given last evening in the
Railroad Ward of the West Penn Hospital.
under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road department of the Y. NJ c. A.
The programme was long and interesting
one. 1t commenced with an overture by Mr..
g. c. Taylor and his three children. Harry.
Emma and Walter. Then there were recita-
tions by Miss Kittie Hamm, selections by the
Williamsburg Mandolin and Guitar Club, vocal
solos and duets by Misses Kate McMannus,
Cora Harcum, Halle Deems the Neal brothers
and others. Miss Cordie DeHuff was the ac-
companist. Every number was heartily ap-
plauded, and the commendation was deserved.
THERE was large and appreciative audi
ence in Old City Hall last evening to listen to
the concert of the Frohsinn Singing Society.
The stage presented pleasing appearance with
the ladies in their bright evening dresses Of
various colors looking like a parterre of fiow
ers framed in by the dark garments and white
shirt bosoms of the men. The society had
been preparing for this concert for months,
and the splendid work it did last
night proved that it had not wasted
its time. The soloists were as follows:
Miss Agnes Vogel. soprano; Messrs. Karl Ahl
and Joseph A. Vogel, tenors: Messrs. Ernest
Staub and Emil Biehler. bassos. Mr.. Leo
Oehmler and Mr.. Charles Gernert accompa-
nists. After an overture and trios. solos and
chorus the cantata, ''The Wives of Veins
berg" was rendered with soloists chorus ard
orchestra. 1t was cast as follows: Wife OF the
Burgomdster Miss Agnes Vogel: Emperor
Conrad, Mr.. Ernest Staub: First Sentinel. Mr.:
Joseph Vogel; Second Sentinel Mr.. Emil
Biehler George Toerge was the concert mas
ter. The performance was remarkably smooth
and reflected the greatest credit upon every
member of the Frohsinn Society taking part.
A VERY pretty home wedding was that of
Miss Jean F. Alexander and DR.. II. W. Urling
at the residence of the BRIDES parents. %
Beech street. Allegheny. The ceremony was
performed by Drs. McAllister and Purves, in
the presence of many friends of the young
couple. The bridema1ds were the Misses Lille
Wattlesand Bessie Alexander, and Messrs Weis-
ser and j. w. Alexander attended the groom.
The bride was fastefully attlred and looked very
pretty. The rooms were decorated with palms,
orchids and other rare plants, relieved by the
brilliant hues of roses and other cut flowers.
Messrs. W. H. Cote and Llnford Smith had
charge IF the arrangements. Mr.. and Mrs.
Urling have gone on an extended wedding trip
through the East.
DELIGHTFUL entertainment will be given
in the Mt. Washington Reading Room this
evening by the students of the Curry School of
Elocution, under the management of Byron
W. King. An interesting programme has been
prepared. The first part consists of music and
recitations and the second of the rendition of
the sparkling comedy "a Box of Monkeys"
The cast will be as follows: Ed,Uard Rdlston.
Mr.. G. Boyd; Chduncey Oglethorpe, MIR. H.
Lorney; Lady Gufneuere Ldndpoore. Miss
Ruth Reuck; MS Ondego Jhones Miss Hanna
Baxter; SierTa Bengdltne, Miss Nina Millegan.
This comedy has been played in Pittsburg be-
fore, and is very amusing.
The Elks had a social session at County
Democracy headquarters last night. Mr..
Muller, of the Lewis Quartet opened the even
ing's entertainment by singing Comrades"
He was followed by T. C. Tracey, whose banjo
selections were rewarded by call for an encore
which was gracefully responded to. Sig. Cris-
pni gave trombone solo with excellent effect.
The Kirk Orchestra" led by Henry Ecker.
played between nxmbers. Harry kennedy's
rendition Of his own song, Little Empty Stock
ings" deserves special mention.