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

iElL OF ELHQl /
"Over the Fence Is Out was formally in
troduced to polite society By Mr.. Beveridge
Webster last Thursday evening in his very
interesting lecture at the Academy OF
Science and Art on Musical Motives and
Their Manipulation and, considering the
very ordinary company, such as Johnny,
Get Your Gun," and "Annie Rooney" in
which this composition has been travelling
heretofore, it was given a very fattering re-
ceptiou. Its ancestry was vouched for bv
Mr.. Webster as being what might be called
''poor but proud" and thoroughly harmo-
nious and musical, though from lack of in
fuence and prestige it has been compelled
to walk the lower strata of life.
Merit will be recognized, however, sooner
or later, and in this case Prof Kane, OF
Harvard University, was the learned and
influential man who detected in the much
despsed, gamin-whistled little air the max
ing of masterpiece of music. Hence the
future of 'Over the Fence is Out" is
brilliant, as nothing but respect can be paid
the protege of such an acknowledged great
man. And in place of the elevated nose
and the look of disgust that has IN the past
followed the mere suggestion OF the theme
made bv q merry whistling bov, will appear
kindiing of the eve end a glance of recoc-
milton by even the most conservative and
ultra refined. MoraliZinC little Upon the sub
1ect, Is Il not imnOlitic TO treat with contempt
or disresDeCt any melody, however humble Its
origin, for By the process OF evolution and the
assistance of genus il may appear in grand
opera OF high mass and compel rscognition9
Wedding Marches Out Of Place.
Mendelssohn and Lohengrir are great favor
itcs with the young ladies Of the city. especially
for nuptlal music and yet boycott is threat
ened popular theater because its orchestra
persists in rendering the suggestive selections
Said one sweet little dainsel the other day in
referring to the subject: II don't object
TravCIsnE the aisle of a sanctuary not in the
least If the young man comes up to nv ideal
Bnd meeting at the altar the benign clergyman
but 90 protest against entering a playhouse
end being ushered to a seat to the inspiring
strains Of a wedding march. Every one looks
SO knowing and wise, especially If you're
trIfe late. And then it is SO
opportQne Tor young man who
{ pleasant evening at a theater
at really is too provoking" the recentIv-vic-
tlmlzed young lady concluded, With q pretty
Attle pout and shrug OF the shoulders.
Harmony Carried to the Extreme.
Il is quite the proper thing now to carry ont
the continuity Of tailor-made gown, a four.
finland tie, over-Gaiters and stiff little walk
ing hat by scratching a match, il occasion re.
Quires, on the sole Of the square-toed walking
boot Harmony must prevail at any cost 1t is to
be hoped. however that the advocates and wear
ers OF tie Cleopatra gowns viii bean execution
10 the rule, and Will not be compelled TO irni.
tato il action the renowned woman whose
robes they affect. To be strictly fashionable.
though, one must possess an Eryptian
divan with quaint .hieroelvphics carved
upon its wooden legs and draped with brocade
OF becoming color. II is upon this downy
couch that one reclines when posing as the
Egyptian queen, and in so dong one must he
robed Ia Cleopatra. The gowns are gong TO
be quite the lad for house wear, and with
noCihcatiOns will appear the street.
One seen At a modisIc's last week was fash
Toned ol amber crepe that dTaped itself TO the
siEuous form of the wearer with realistic re-
gard to detail. The neck was cut Iow-decided
ly so-and the bodice portion was covered with
a medley of frinEes, jewels and medalliops
The skirt was hung straight to the ankles and
vas embroidered knee high with puid and
silver thread. Cirdle OF saake shane
with gli;Serlng head and cleaning ewes
confined the creation at the waist ana a sort OF
g helmet for the head, with necklace and brace
lets, 10 complete the diapnauous toiIer
The hose and slippers l nearly forgot to men
tlon were to be of the amber color and en-
broidered with snakes in various positions of
crawling.
Spring Is Lingering Too Long.
The backbone Of Lent is broken and in a few
weeks now gayety of all kinds will be resumed.
Such diversions as Charity intellectually and
cooking will accordingly retire into their proper
insignihcance in favor of the revived djsslpa
tions. The spirit OF the average Pittsburr NOR
tai Is becoming restless under the continued
attack of inclement weather and with lopYing
and slghs are bicycles and tricycles suryeved
and tennis racquets examined. Muftied nm to
the ears in sealskin the ladies view the spring
hats exhibited in the shop windows and give
orders tor the springy garments so cleyerIy dis
played, while utterlng maledictions on the head
OF the unfortunate and ungTacious ground hog,
Pretty Lenten Wedding.
very pretty and stylish wedding broke the
Lenten quiet last week when Miss Mary I,ulu
Cavitt was united to Mr. Ralph Holden Binns.
The ceremony was performed in ST. Andrews
Church, ana the crush bore evidence in muddy
footprints, of the regard with which Miss
Cavitt was held. for IL must have been deem Re-
gard that induced her MANY friends to brave
the rain and snow and be present at her
nuptialsr hliinC, of course, with the groom's
friends, the entire church.
Treats Tor the Coming Week
Several lectures are announced for the COM
ing week, and piano recitals also Prominent
among tho first class is the lecture by Felir
Adler at Carnegie Hall Wednesday evening on
Limitations of Religious Radicalism," DR..
Adler comes FOR the first time to this citv for
the lecture. which is under the auspices of the
Young Mems Hebrew Association He is
about to start for Europe 10 found school Of
ethical culture there similar to the one he ia
president OF IN New York
K. H. WATSON,
IN THE SOCIAL W0RLD