Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

The Kendals came, they saw, they con-
ouered. They received the universal ad-
miration and homage of the Pittsburg pub
lie. And the poor unfortunate who did not
witness at least one of their performances is
an object of commiseration indeed. Theater
parties of every description-large, small,
masculine, feminine, Juvenile and adult
Abounded at the BiJou each evening. The seal
of approval and social recognition was given
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall in a thoroughly convinc-
ing manner by the world of wealth and fashion
conspicuous at every performance.
The social attentions bestowed upon the
English artists. however. were confined to the
public acknowledgment of their worth and
charm. As the emotional roles assumed by
Mrs. Kendall required all her strength, pri-
Yate hospitality was necessarily declined. Of
Mr. Kendall as an individual, did not hear SO
very much. Poor man, be was completely over
shadowed by his wife, who was "thused" about
in every particular. Her hands, her feet, her
face, her hair, her sweetness, her dignity and
her crying were all objects OF adulatory COM
meut, especially the latter.
Everyone admitted her superiority in that
over even a natural case of weep. Gentlemen
became uneasy during the crying period, that
in its reality doubtless recalled various family
scenes of a trying nature, Ladies watched
with unabated Interest each convulsive gasp
and strained the ear for the slightest sound,
enjoying the keen st agony while SO doing, but
at the same time as one little woman confessed,
getting points for future use. Surely, Mrs.
Kendall is peerless as graceful and effective
exponent of the art of cryIng, which gets an
impetus in this city from her appearance.
Artistic and Musical.
We have been artistic during the week in
other lines as well as the theatrical. The Art
Society held reception Tuesday evening, and
offered the unusual attraction of water color
exhibit of 5S pictures. Verestchagin still held
sway with increasing popularity. The School
of Design also came to the front during the
week with its annual examination. And few
privileged ones were permitted, with the
Judges, to view the exhibit made by it this
year which, after the invitation reception to-
morrow evening, will be thrown open to the
public
We had music enough during the week to
give little spice, also. The Boston Mendels-
sohn Quintet occupied the position of honor.
and oelIghtng all those who heard them, either
at the Pennsylvania College or at the Old City
Hall.
1t was a week Of banquets. The Burns ban
QueL, on Monday night, at Hotel Schlosser, was
one of the most elegant and SUGGEST ul public
affairs ever gwen in the CITY, The Knights, on
Thursday evening, at the Monongahela House,
feasted, with their ladies, to their hearts con-
tent. And on the same evening the Press Club
banquet at the Hotel Duquesue, and the La
dies Press banquet, at the DDQueSne CluD-
house. were social events of importance ard
magnitude Regarding the LADIES banquet
there is nothing in the citys history OF feminine
doings to equal it. And the toasts delivered
there equaled in brilliancy ana sentiment the
responses made at the gentlemen's banquet The
ladies maintained the position of equality with
thesterner members Of the profession. Mrs.C.L
Wade. the President, did ample justice to Our
Brethren" as she would any subject upon
which she might speak, and mingled the bitter
and the sweet in a charming compound. Miss
sEdiFprS N an.
dowed them and their sanctums with delight
iul attributes of justice and fairness. Mrs. w.
n. Gutelius with "Our Slsterhood," expressed
views agreeable and progressive. Mrs. Sarah
Bierse of Cleveland, truthfully ex-
alJed "Women's Press Clubs" Miss
Belle GoT1oS, OF Z Chicago; iaEst e. paid $50 some
had SO ioyously entertained the visiting dele
gates. Miss Emily Kellogg with THE White
Squaw." entwined many beautiful and practi-
cal thoughts in easy graceful language. Mrs.
Margaret Peeke, with THE Press and Women"
was thoroughly at home and linked them to-
gether in highly beneficial manner to both.
The Approach of Lent
AS Lent approaches gayety increases In this
city and the coming week is full to overfowinp
with social affairs, both large and small But
III Washington, where the season was inst at
its height, the death Of Secretary Window has
put an end to everything of a social nature
and society ladies have been busy during the
past seVeral Gays Cdncellns appointments and
recalling cards, instead of arranging for new
pleasures.
The President has issued the customary
order for all the departments to be draped in
mourning for so days And it is conjectured
that the Chief Magistrate, out Of respect to the
late Secretary. who was intimate personal
friend, will cancel and decline all invitations
for the remainder of the season.
The Secretary and his family have resided in
Washington for so many years-he having been
a member of the House of Representatives
Senator and in two Cabinets-nis death is a
severe blow, and all sorts Of gayety must neces-
sarily cease for time.
KATHLEEN RUssEY-WATsoN.