Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-18
SOCIETY IN THE SPRING.
Interesting Events in the Social World
Past and to Come.

Past and to Come.
At the Waveriey Literary Society entertain
ment last evening, at the Allegheny High
Scnool, the Schmertz Orchestra sought to as
sist the performers by rendering for the initial
number an overture, Encouragement" but it
was an unnecessary precaution. The young
folks were more than equal to the occasion,
and reflected credit upon themselves and their
society. j. Charles Sheriff, the President,
with all the dignity assumed by the highest
official of school literary society, presided as
master of ceremonies during the evening, and
delivered the opening address, masterpiece
of high school eloduence. Samuel 3. Stewart
distinguished himself and gave evidence of
pianistic skill in piano solo, Hunting
Chorus" An original poem, ga Library
Party" by Miss Bessie Cowley, afforded an op-
portunity for that young lady to interview the
departed spirits Of numerous literary i'm
mortals, among them Walter Scott, after whose
novels the society is named, who naturally ex-
pressed himself much pleased with the organiza-
ton. j. Charles Sheriff rendered piano solo,
alpine Storm"
The debate-who eyer heard of society
meeting without a debare 2-was indulged in
by d. L. Patterson, affirmative, and H. G.
Fleck, negative, on Resolved, That a Re-
public is 4 Better Form of Government Than a
Monarchy" Mr.. Patterson cleverly avoided
points upon which the Republic might be con-
sidered shaky just at the present time, and Mr.
Fleck discovered all such. The decision was
an individual one. The society paper the
WuUeriey Revtew. was read by George:D. Nc
Grew: and was, according to the statement Of
the editor. anything but newspaper.
The entertainment concluded with THE
Queen of Fame" IN which numerous charac-
ters famous in the worlds history were per-
mitted hearing with the Queen of Fame. and
allowed to press their CLAIM for the crown.
Miss Amelia Hill assumed the queenly role in
place of Miss. Luella Crawford, who was III.
Among her visitors Mrs. Porffrgton and Ike
especially IEe-Master Bassett-who managed
by his nonsense TO keep the audience
in ripples of laughter throughout
the entire scene. The crown was
ter Impersonations and the costumes were
Historically correct, or nearly so. The young
ladies who took part were Misses Emma M.
Basset, Marie A. Lewis, Daisy n. HARRISON,
Marquis, Carrie Lusk. E. Marie Eisenbeis.
Grace Scott, Mollie Seitz, Marie h. Orr, Nellie
e. Kuhns.
OVER 700 persons assembled at Turner Hall,
Allentown, last night, to witness an entertain
ment given for the benefit of the picnic fund
of the Allen School. Songs, recitations and
drills were rendered by pupils Of the school.
The quaintest feature of the evening was doll
drill, executed by Is little girls, whose ages did
not exceed 10 years. Their efforts proved
perfect success, as did all the other numbers of
the programme. Unlike other performances of
the kind, nothing went wrong" owing to the
perfection to which the teachers of the Allen
School had taught and rehearsed the number.
The entertainment will be repeated tomorrow
night with somewhat different programme.
A COMBINATION social at the Sixth Presby-
terian Church, last evening. was a unique but
wholly enjoyable affair. The Y. P. s. C. E of
both the Sixth and the Southside Presbyterian
Churches Joined forces, and to promote socia-
bility and become acquainted with each other,
held their social together. Preceding the So
c1abilfty programme a literary and musical en-
tertainment was enjoyed. Instrumental and
vocal music, with recItations, rendered by pop
ular ana prominent talent, among them Messrs.
English, Donaldson, Westerville and Misses
Chalmers and Tenor made the early part of the
evening. as ENJOYABLE as was the latter, which
concluded with tip-top luncheon.
LIBRARIAN STEVENSON. with his usual wis
dom. is making arrangements to accommodate
all lovers and readers of French literature by
ordering for tho library between 400 and $40
books in that language. Mr.. Stevenson him
self is exceptionally well posted on the merits
of French works, and having called to his as
sistance Charles Fayes, LII. D., of Allegheny. q
native of Paris, and a man of extended knowl-
edge the result OF their combined information
will naturally be list of books including the
very best works on science. religion. history,
travels, biographies. essays and belle letters.
THE forty-ninth free organ recital at Carnegie
Hall this afternoon will be, as usual interest
ing and instructive The vocal music will be fur
nished by Miss Mary Finney, pupil of Thomas
Kirk. Organist Wales selections will include
potpourris from "Maritana," ':Pinafore."
waIs1es by Strauss Hsyer and Gungl, q, and the
A fine programme is assured for the f1ftleth,
free organ recital next Saturday.
series, was given last evening at the residence
of Mrs. Haslett, of Buena Vista street, ALE
gheny, for the benefit of the Central Presby-
terian Church. A quartet composed of Misses
Jessie Mcdonald, Gertrude Hamilton and
Messrs. Percy Hagan and Will Hampton rem
dered some excellent music. and piano and
vocal solos were gwen by Miss Lizzie Strauss
and Mr.. John Strauss.
AGAY party of young Pittsburgers boarded
the train for Beaver, last evening, and enjoyed
the concert given there in College Hall, under
the dictatorship of William H. T. Oborn. A
classical programme of pleasing merit was out
lined for the evening. and the performers in
eluded many young ladies well known in this
city. and several of them residents. Miss
Myrtle Stuart oficiated as. accompanist.
MISS ELIZABETH PORTER, of Butler. is max
ing an extended visit to DR.. and Mrs. Joseph II.
Dickson that is not as full of enjoyment as
such visits usually are. Some days ago Miss
Porter stopped over in Pittsburg on her way
from New York for brief stay with her
friends, but she immediately became victim
of the prevailing disease, the grip, from which
she has not yet recovered
THE Linden Clubhouse is seldom lonesome f
an evening; indeed, there are few evenings
that its apartments and corridors are not filed
with pleasure.seekers. either Of the progressive
euchre or terpsichorean class. The latter held
full sway last evening. and with excellent
music the hours passed but too rapidly.
Social Chatter.
Mr.. JOHN L. WINsLow. son Of DR.. w. II.
Winslow, graduated at the Jefferson Medical
College, Philadelphia, Wednesday.
A SELECT tea party will be given for the
benefit of the st. Georges r. G. schools at
Turner Hall, Allentown, next Wednesday even-
ing.
THE new pastor of the Allegheny North