Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-15

sic was furnished by Prof Albert d. Lefed.
| Great credit is due the Committee of Arrange
ment which consisted of Messrs. E. Vogier. I.
| z. Thomas, o. Miner and Charles Bassler.
Wnkinsburg enjoyed q unique entertainment
| Thursday evening. 1t was a &C" tea and was
| held in the lecture room of the Presbyterian
Church, under the auspices OF the X. J. Reed
| Mission Band. The true meaning OF the un-
usual title of the entertainment was under
stood when It was seen that everything in the
| bill of fare was spelled with &C" THIS
there was coffee. Congo (tea), cake. crullers,
| cookies, cucumbers (pckles). churned cream
(butter), candies, and, by taking orthoEI apiical
liberties, sandwiches, cugar, calf and CO FORTH
After the tea there was a musical
| and literary entertainment, all the music
| being in the various Keys of &C" and the title
| of each recitation commenced with the same
letter. 1t is needless to say that every soIoist
| struggled for either high or low "C' accord
| ing TO the nature of his or her voice. Nben
the proceeds were counted up it was found
| that the number Of dollars netted considerably
| over the number defined in Roman numerals
| with The letter e. The entertainment reflected
considerable credit upon the young ladies in
| charge of the arrangements.
st. Patrick's Day is to be celebrated In
Williamsburg with an entertainment and
tableaux vivants at c. N. B. A Hall In the
evening. An elaborate programme has been
| prepared An important and interesting
| feature will be lecture by Rev. A. A Lam
| bing pastor of St. James Church, on 'St. Pat
| rick. the Herald of Civilization" Others that
will take part are the Misses McCabe, Misses
/ Agnes Lambing Hannah Baxter, Katie Bren-
men and BerJie Jantzen, and Messrs. g. G. Ca
ruthers 7. Moore, Alex Mcfarland and John
J. O'Reiilg. There will be choTuses and tab
leaux by The children. Among the tableaux
will be Captive Ireland and Free America"
'St. Cecilia Being Taught Music in Her Child
hood by the Angels" st Cecilia Conducted
to Heaven by Angels" etc.
There will be meeting at o'clock P. M. on
March 81, Of the Pittsburg branch of the
Alumni Assoc iation of the Lake Erie Semln-
ary. of Painesville, o. The ladies whosvere
formerly students of that institution and who
now reside in this vicinity have received invita-
tions TO attend the gatheTing-their second
annual meetip (which will be held at the
Kenmawr, on Shady avenue, East End. The
cards are issuel by Mrs. T. c. Christy, Presi-
dent of the Ass sociation; Miss Louise Wallace.
Secretary; Miss Mary Davis, Treasurer, and
Mrs. George z. Robinson, Mrs. q. A. Wilson,
Mrs. William Barker and Miss Anna Murdoch,
Executive Committee.
Mr. AlcInous D. Beck. of New Lisbon, O.,
was Joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Uhr, of
Castle Shannon. at the home of the brides
parents March L. Rev. Dr. Hodges, of Calvary
Church, East End married the happy couple
After the congratulations and hearty repast
Mr. and Mrs. Beck left on afternoon train
valuable presents were received. Mr.. Beck has
been the superipte ndent of St Stephens Sun
day school, Williamsburg, for some time, but
will now take up his abode on Mt. Washington,
which will necessitate his giving up the school
at the above named place, much to the regret
OF his many friends.
One of the most pleasant social events of the
past week was the progressive euchre given by
Mrs s. w. McElrsy and Miss Eima Brum-
baugh at their residence, 2T Fifth avenue, on
Thursday evening. Among those present we're
Major II. NJ. Butler and wife. DR.. Creighead
and wife. Misses Helen Fisher, Pauline Coch-
ran, Millie Cochran, Clara Wolfenberger
Fannie Caufman, DT. Goulding, DR.. Robson,
Cliff Garrison, Neal Garrison, Jack Rirkwood,
Mrs. Virginia McElroy Osborne, Of Gordons-
vile, Va.
Miss Tnlie Grassel, of Fayette street. ALE
gheny, gave select parlor concert at her beau
tiful homo on Friday evening. A very fine pro-
gramme was rendered, of which the excellent
selections on violin by Carl J. Braun was the
principal feature, among which was Ave
Marie' and Last Rose of Summer" Those
who were fortunate enough to receive invita-
tions to this delightful affair were Prof Robert
1huma, May Tbuua, Laura Lambert Molly
Beuchler, Edna Tatem, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Meyer, John Heideger, Maude Hoffman, Mrs.
Holman. Mrs. Taten, Ben Barns, Albert
Sende. Albert Christy and Carl Braun.
As the Joyous festival of Purim draws nigh
fair visions of balls, masQuerades, promenades
and serenades are seen. and the dullness Of the
past few weeks is forgotten in anticipation of
coming pleasures. The Disraeu Social is the
first TO lead off with Invitations for q masoue-
rade Tuesday evening" March "a at New Turner
Hall, Forbes street. In order to give additional
zest to this entertainment in the matter of in
reducing originality and greater variety of
costumes. prizes have been offered
The twentieth anniversary of the wedding of
Rev. J. f. Core, of Williamsburg Methodist
Church. and Mrs. Core, was celebrated at their
home on Walnut street last Monday evening
The ladies of the congregation presented the
couple with a handsome Set of china Dishes
Rev. G. W. Smith made the presentation
speech which was responded 20 briefly by Mr.
Core. A pleasant social evening was SPENT
enlivened with singing by Mir. A. O. Laufman
and others.
A brilliant social reception was given Tues
day evening at McKeesport by the Messrs
Miller Beisteel and Inskeep. The participants
represented the wealth and fashion of the
place, and many well-known ladies and gen.
tlemen from Pittsburg Sewickley, New
Brighton, Beaver West Newton and Green's
anS prot W. sr.6y by
oficiated as master of ceremonies.
Mr.. Harry Armstrong, of Neville station, will
conduct the management of musical concert
Thursday evening. Among the talented people
that have been engaged are Miss Lillian Red
dick, Lille Miller, John Heideger, Theo Rentz
Helen Reddick, Mary z Byron, Olive Price
Carl J. Braun, violinist; Albert !. Christy the 4
elocutIonist. A brilliant and excellent enter
tainment is promised.
The Young Peoples Society OF Christian En-
deavor, Of the Second q. P. Church. Allie
gheny will give first-class entertainment to-
morrow evening. Prof John J. Isensee, the
basso, and Mr.. b. c. Taylor, the well-known
reader. have been secured, together wi b
other frst-class talent. This promises good
evenings entertainment
Hon. Henry Hall delivered an excellent lec-
ture in Williamsburg On Friday evening. 1t
was the last of the public school lecture course
that has continued all winter. Mr. Halls SUBJ
ject was THE Gospel of Get There" 1t was
brilliant effort. and the large audience
eVinced their appreciation in loud and pro.
longed applause.
Miss Jennie McKelvey entertained friends at
her home on Buena Vista street. Allegheny
last Thursday evening. The principal features
were the recitations of Miss Mary Byron, vocal
solos by Miss Jennie McKelvey and some fine
selections on mandolin and guitar by Messrs,
Ben Burns and Albert Sende.
Mrs. Frank Herman gave an "old-fashionedn |
MONDAY dinner last week at her coy rural |
home, near Latrobe. Guests to the number of |
the eMuses-Chesterfeld' number for q perfect |
dinner-sat down to q beautifully arranged |
table, which was laden with all the delicacies |
of the season. |
Miss Name Williams was very delightfully."-, |
surprised on last Wednesday evening by |