Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-02
ROSE MONTH SOCIETY.
The First Bride Miss Sara McGrew. who Is
Now Mrs. W. e. schmertz-The Weise-
kaufman Wedding in Anegheny-Socis

The First Bride Miss Sara McGrcw. who Il
now Mrs. W. e. schmertz-rhe weiss-
kaufman Wedding in AIlegheny-socisl
Chatter.
The nrst bride of the rose month was Miss
sara McGrew, the charming ana engaging
daughter OF A P. McGrew, OF Oakland ter
race. Tne groom was W. E. Schmertz, Jr-,
ana the ceremony was performed at 5oclock,
thus giving them three hours the lead of the
Weise-Laufman wedding which occurred IN
Allegheny at 8 O'Clock. The important words
snat maoe Miss McGrew the bride OF MI.
Schmertz we're spoken by Rev. W. +. Richard
son with the assistance Of Rev. John Prugh.
Tne handsome drawing room Of the family
~ res,aemce was the scene by choice and BY
circumstanceS for the nuptial ceremony.
continued and prolonged illness In the
McGrew family, eliminating some two weeks
ago with the frightful gas well explosion
ened q postponement Of the wedding for
some days, but fortunately all were able last
evening to descend to the drawing room to
witness the ceremony, even Mr.. McGrew ap-
well bandanged hands. Attendants were
dispensed with though arrangements had
peen made some time ago to have them. To
room and took their position in the palm
decorated window. The attire of the young
lady was wonderfully simple in its elegance
and very becoming; II was fashioned Of
by the bride. The lady is a graduate of the
Bowman Institute. In fact, she is the young
est graduate that institution boasts, she hav-
as fsf'vsf g int fssmassp aplo9s friends e ans tns
relatives were the only guests.
Supper was served by Kuhn in the handsome
dining room, with fireplace and mantel deco
the newly married couple left for the East.
They viii sail on the City of New York on
the 10th, with the intent of "doing' the con-
tinent thoroughly.
: On Thursday of this week the Christian
Home for Women will hold its anniversary
at No 133 Locust street, Allegheny, and as
is usual on such an occasion, a large attend
ance is anticipated. The work Of the Home
for the past year has been highly gratifying
to those engaged in 1t, and in addition to the
aged and inf1rm women placed in its care
there are frequent instances where young
girls will date their happiness to the in
huences of the Home since the last anniver-
sary. There are at present more than 30 in
mates who are provided for almost entirely
by private contributions, as the institution
tirely work of love among the
good women of the two cities
On Thursday a luncheon will be served from
II to o'clock, and as the institution Is sup
ported by private contribution, a bazaar will
pc held for the sale of articles made by the
inmates and what has been contributed by
friends Of the Home. Vast preparations
have been made and booths erected in the
various rooms of the Home. Contributions
in money, drygoods, groceries and other
goods can be sent and will be thankfully re-
teived tense at 1.-THE the Home. Tns committees and
are as follows:
Reception Committee-Mrs. F. z. Brunot,
Mrs; Samuel Mckee, Mrs Hay Walker, Mrs.
DE-. Campbell, Mrs. William McCreery, Mrs.
+; Beilstein. Dining Room-Mrs. A. N. Ca
witt, Mrs. R. s. Davis, Mrs. j. P. Sillimen, Mrs.
FeTahS hSrnfS fsnc1 Mrs w Gref Miss j. Mo
Mrs. T. E. Moore, Mrs. W. c. Burchard Mrs
Charles Kiefer. Refreshment Table-Mrs.
John Arthurs, Mrs. j. c. Porter Miss o.
r; Poindexter, Mrs. Andrews. Tickets
MISS Martha a, Sterling. Invitations-Mrs.
THIS is the anniversary day of the estab-
lishment Of the Bethesda Home in Pfttsburg
This afternoon . reception win be given at
the home, % Colwell street, and this Will be
followed in the evening by a mass meeting
in the Smithf1eld Street n. e. Church, at
which Rev. DR.. B. F. De Costa, of New York
City, will deliver the address. The annual
reports show the Bethesda Home to have
been successful during its first years opera
tions beyond the most sanguine expecta-
tions. There have been during the year 70
inmates. OF this number Is were placed in
situations, Il restored to their families, II
sent to other institutions, 8 left Of their
own accord and six remain in the house.
OF the whole number there were only five
encouragement when it Is remembered how
deplorable Is the class from which the in
mates are drawn. The matron has received
many tender letters from parents and friends
and from the reformed ones themselves, ex-
great appreciation, and showing
the work which the Home has been able to
accomplish among q much neglected class.
amount Of s., 900. 81 this sum g, 900 has b been ZEN
placed in the property Of the Home, a fine
brick house on the corner Of Colwell and
streets. About 81, 500 is needed to
clear the property Of all Indebtedness.
TIE enthusiasm of the ladies regarding
the proposed chapter Of the Daughters of the
Revolution has been infectious and gentle
men will now take q hand in the general
search for historic ancestors. A chapter of
the Sons of the American Revolution Is
rapidly formulating, with Major Howard
those having claims of patriotic grandpar-
ents, greatgrandparents or great-great-
grandparents, receive ei sG,dl cordial welcome "
mentary evidence substantiates the claims.
If multitudinous attractions are guaran-
Tee the Supplementary" to the May Fes-
tival will be a success. In addition to the |
long list of soloists, the chorus and the |
Beethoven Club, the patronesses have de- |
cided to have q minuet and q tambourine |
lrill. The chorus will render three num- |
bers and will meet for rehearsal next Tues
iay The ladies practically completed all |
at a meeting held yesterday |
N the library parlors.
A CHEAT many people were anxious to |
lear Miss Anna Kugler, NJ. D., a missionary |
If India, and soon to return, Judging from |
he number that wandered last evening to |
trinity Lutheran Church, Allegheny, where
he was announced to speak. Miss Kugler, |
however, did not appear, having been un- |
bile to make train connections. The janitor |
vas constituted reception committee, and |
furnished information to the public.
CARNEGIE Art Chamber will resound with |
nusic next Friday evening, when a delight !
ul musicale will be given by the G. 3. C. I
ling's Daughters, for the benefit of the |
work done in the West Penn ]
IospitaI by this circle. The programme Is !
4 the hands of Prof. Wettaoh, and the fol- |
owing are among the performers: Miss |
,ertEa Kadderly, Miss Bankert, Miss Hill 4
Ir John Bell, Mr.. Strouse and others. l
EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH had anything
ut a social look at $50 last evening, though
had been announced that at time st. |
arnabas Guild for Nurses would meet there
or sociability. The sanctuary was dark, Il
Tindows closed and doors locked.
Social Chatter.