Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-05
YESTERDAY m SOCIETY.
Two First Medal Musicians In the Pennsyi-
vanis College for Women.

Two First Medal Musicians In the Pennsyl-
vanis College for Women.
(which one viii get the medal7" is
question that has been asked innumeraole
times the past few weeks by the musical
pupils of the Pennsylvania College for
Women, who were well aware that Misses
Annie Edeburn and Nellie g. Risher were
equally deserving of the. coveted gola
piece. The interest regarding the contest
was not confined to the musical pupils py
any means, but extended to the entire
scnooi, the faculty also, and the audlenee Us
well at the final concert of the season last
| evening, which was to decide the matter.
Prof. Cuttings, the musical instructor, how
ever, had consulted with Miss Pelletreau on
the difficulty of presenting one medal to two
equally deserving and proficient young
ladies by purchasing an additlonaI lac
simile medal and much to the surprise ana
delight Of all giving one to each witnoue
honor distinction, both being of the nTst
grade order. The programme rendered oy
the pupils wasa stiff but well executed one
to quote prominent musicians
words who was in the large and
fashionable audience in attendance.
The initial number was "Gounod," Bona
Lucy b. B. Corbett Coz @ % and Mr. ''t Gittings. Mrs.
Maurice Coster's vocal class came in with a
chorus, "Sweet and Low" Miss Mary L.
snd HnGph pmss pa9S Gosris GnIer REM
dered Chopin's "Polonaise, op. 50" when
Sparrows Build" was vocal solo sung Dy
Miss Grace H. Bradley and Miss Lucy Bell
Brilliant op. g." Weber Miss Mary Jones
appeared in Blendelssohn's piano solo,
"Andante Cantabile Presto Agitato,,
aVariationss fi isa1ss' on m fhems,@ nsS BesshoVsn:
A trio, Miss G. Bradley, Miss McJunltin and
ThTnuUh lirO tKiHOletfO
Fantasie,n Verdi" Liszt, was the concert
piece Of Miss Edeburn, and "Hochzeitmarsh
and Elfenreigen," "Mendelssohn," List, was
that of Miss Risher. Other numbers were
40 Ia Perdei," Miss Bradley; piano, "Taren,
telle, op. a." Mosckowski, Miss Erew, and
Summer Fancies." by the choral class.
distinguished themselves for proficiency and
reflected great credit on their instructors,
Mrs. Maurice Coster and Prof. Cuttings. The
esg nsm6er
Miss II. Frew, Miss n. FISHER, Miss L. Cor
bett, Miss A. Risher, Miss McJunkin and
Miss Irwin.
AMONG friends, well-wishers and ad mirers,
Miss Alice Stevenson was married last even
ing TO W. FL. Dunlap. The ceremony was
performed at the Oakland home of the
brides father, Mr.. George Stevenson, by
Rev. DIR. Sutherland, of the Second Presby-
terian Church. The brides costume was of
Of the valley. Her attendant was
her sister, Miss Eleanor, also dressed
in white, she carrying orchids. The best
man maj was John Dunlap, the groom,s brother
position in the elegantly appointed and
tastefully decorated parlor by two sweet
little girls, nieces of the bride. They car
ried baskets of spring flowers that harmon
lied their modest tints from nature with
the rich colorings of horticultural creation;
while from all parts of the beautiful interior
of the magnificent residence came most
delicate and entrancing fragrance thrown
of by blooms of rare and delicious perfume.
1t is the intention of Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap to
sail June 10 for Europe to be gone several
months.
a VERY brilliant and fashionable wedding
in the German social circles of the city was
celebrated last evening at o'clock, when
Miss Eeonora II. Brecht plighted her troth
to Arnold Schneider, the Belgian Consul,
associated in the office with Max Schamberg.
The happy event took place at the residence
of the BRIDES mother, Mrs. Caroline Brecht.
on Dithridge street, and to witness it as
sembled o large company of guests. The
bride Is a daughter of the late Louis
Brecht, so well known in German singing
societies, and is also well known as
musician herself. The groom is a hand
some young man of marked ability who
came to this country in 'S3 and has held his
official position four years. The ceremony
brides uncle, who came from Massillon, o.,
for the pleasant service. Festivities were
kept up for some hours, and sumptuous
and Medqrs Mrs. II Schneider departed for Niagara
and other Eastern points.
A PRETTY and picturesque wedding graced
the Perrysville Presbyterian Church at
o'clock last evening when Miss Mamie Brown
and Robert R. W. DalzeIl were Joined in the
holy bonds of wedlocl5 by Rev. DR.. Graham,
pastor of the church. The young couple
were attended at the altar by Miss Hattie
Brown, sister of the BRIDE and Ross A. Dali
zell the groom's brother. A white gown of
sweet simplicity was worn by the lovely bride
who carried white roses. Her Dridemaid
also wore white, but carried pink roses. The
bride is a daughter of John i. Brown, ard
the groom is of the firm of DalZell & Broth
ers, Ohio street. An Arch street house will
be occupied by the young couple when they
return from their wedding trip.
THE marriage of William A. Walter and
Miss Ida NJ. Harris was celebrated at noon
Yesterday at the residence of the bride in
Verona, where both parties reside. The
groom is O well-known young man, son of
John Walter, one of yerona's oldest citizens.
Only the immediate relatives of the parties
were present. Many elegant presents were
given, among others a beautiful etching
from the Kings Daughters of Verona, in full
fillment of an agreement to give present
to the first member of their band to be mar
ried. After a bridal tour the young coupl5
will settle down in Verona, where their
home is already furnished. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. f. R. Donehoo.
Miss ELIZABETH LOCKE, the charming sister
of Rev'C. T. Locke, pastor of the Smithfield
ME-. Church, and daughter of Rev. H. H.
Locke, of the First NJ. EChurch of East Liver
pool, O., was married yesterday afternoon at
East Liverpool to Mr.. T. Anderson, promi-
nent young business man of that place. A
number of Pittsburgers were present on the
ioyous occasion, and little Lucille Locke, the
daughter of Rev. G. E. Locke, made dainty
little flower girl for the bride, who was also
attended by her sister, Miss Catherine.
THROWN wide open were the portals OF st.
Paurs Cathedral last evening at 8 o'clock,
and to the inspiring strains of the wedding
march entered Miss Tessie McCloskey and
Edward Gearing, who took upon themselves
the matrimonial vows. A large number of
friends witnessed the ceremony and con-
gratulated the young couple ut the eonclu-
Sion, as no reception followed the church
service. The newly married couple de-