Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

Misses Cronenwett and Messrs. Loyal s. McJun-
KIN, Vincent McShane. Will Murrin. Roy
Christley, Herb Smith. VIII Heineman. WIN
Osborne, Thomas Greer, Edward Riddle. John
McMarlin. Frank Kohler. John A. Frank
Aaron E. Reiber Carl and Paul Cronenoretts
James Mckee, Martin Wagner and Mr.. West
Last Friday evening a committee Of repre-
sentative members of st. Peters Prot Cathedral
Allegheny, assembled at the residence of @. g..
Dixon ESQ., on Sherman avenue, and on be-
half of the congregation, presented their retir-
ing pastor. Rev. J. W. O'Connell, with a hand
some gold-mounted purse, containing quite a
neat sum, as token of their love and esteem.
Mr. Dixon made the presentation speech, and
Father O'Connell, after he had regained his
composure, responded. Bishop Phelan, In q
few words, touchingly allnded to the ardu-
Gus duties SO ably discharged ty Father
O'Connen in his ten years connection with
the church, and was followed by Rev.
Father OShea and Mr.. A. 3. kennedy,
who spoke in the same strain. A delightful
repast was then served. The committee ap.
pointed to serve for this occasion consisted OF
the Misses Katie and Stella Callahan, Rose
Curran and Messrs. A. b. Kennedy, James
Charles Eagan and g. g. Dixon. Father
O'Connell was also remembered by the mem
bers of the choir, who presented him with an
elegant bookcase and secretary He assumes
his new charge to-day at Mt Washington and
his successor has not been decided upon.
One of the delightful events Of the week was
the birthday party rendered Miss May Hagan
at the residence of her sister, Mrs. w. II.
While. on Sheridan street. Millvale, Thursday
evening. The evening was spent In dancing
and other amusements. The DuQuesne Or
chestra furnished the music for the occasion.
Among those present were the following: Misses
Lillian and Mary Dorman, Ada Hagan, Anna
Newman, Lulu Newman, Maggie Newman.
Lizzie Bradbury, Nellie Wade, Mary Ross and
Nettie O'Brlen. and Messrs. Harry Anderson,
Harry Dixon, Edward Horrocks, John Hansen,
Bert Crick, r. {. Tesh, Edward While, Charles
Davis John Reed, Ross Gardner. Elmer Sheets,
Elmer Parker, P. w. Hastings, P. w. Tesh,
Clouse.
1t was a merry delegation Of friends that
visited the residence Of Mr.. John II. Morrow on
Market street, Allegheny, last Monday even
ing The object was to surprise that young gen.
tleman, as it was his 10th birthday anniversary.
Music and games were enjoyed, and at IL o'clock
the company was invited into the dining room,
where a choice collation. was served. Among
the guests were the Misses Katie Light Lulu
Muller. Annie DirkIn. Emma Lewis, Nettie
Morehead, Gertie Moscrop Belle McMunn and
Laura and Lizzie Morrow; Messrs. Harry Mul.
Ter, Harry Huff, Philip Whitmeyer, Robert
Metzger, Charles Puff, John Gregg Samuel
Whltmeyer and Joe Metzger.
Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Easton,
arranged by the Misses Rattigan and chap
eroned by Mesdames Myers and Rahe. The
evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and
an impromptu game of progressive euchre.
Supper was served about midnight Among
the 81 couples present were the following young
society people: Misses Deers, Shaddock,
Fahnestock. Jordan, Mitchell LIE Roi, Robin.
son. Rodgers. Retter, George, Easton. Turner,
Reuck, Krauth, and Messrs. Watt, Roderick.
Montgomery. Brown, Speer, Mendenhall, Hill.
Rent Addy, jackson, Pounds, Dleboldt Reuck,
Cupples. Mosser, Robinson, Mcclure, Rahe and
Myers.
Miss Mollie Brillas of Sheffield street, Ale
gheny, entertained her friends with q progress
sive whist party Wednesday evening. Those
present were the Misses Nellie Strsussberger,
Lille Zugsmith, Molle Brillas, Carrie Rosen-
baum, Bertha Strauss, Elsie Rosenbaum, Carrie
Hirsh Lilly Lehman, Bella Strauss, Elsie Ben.
swanger, Minnie Affelder and Ida Ehr.
mand, and Messrs. n. W. Benedict. Ed.
Lazarus, Ian Afelder, Lee Isanthal Henry
Wolf, William Goldstein, Alfred Cahen,
Morris Kaufman, Hugo Baum, r. Jackson,
Julius Well and Abe Arnfeld.
The closing reception of the season held by
Miss Edna Bridges dancing class at Cyclorama
pRrlors Monday evening, was a brilliant sue
cess. and largely attended by about 65 couples,
Among those who attended werei Mr.. and
Mrs. George Kelley, of Sewlckley; Gliss c. NJ.
McClinton, Miss Snider, Misses McClarren,
Miss Bigley Mrs. NJ. Holtsman, Misses Hum.
mel, Misses Mckee and Messrs, E. g. HAYS, H.
L. Courtney. Bert Langenheim, w. p. Arm
strong, and many other.
Friday evening, April TO- on, Of the most
charming events of the past week occurred al
the home of Miss Laddie Linton on Atwood
street. Oakland. After dancing refreshments
were served. Among those present were
Misses NJ. Linton, LIZZIE Mckee, Bella Cope
land. Mary Popehk, Liddie and Annie Folk,
Mr.. John Billing, DR.. A. j. Boucek, Harry
Reno, J. Vilk and David Linton.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunneshagen celebrated
their silver wedding very pleasantly last
Wednesday evening at their residence, 81
Spring Garden avenue. A number OF The city
officials. including Mayor Wyman, whose CHIEF
clerk Mr.. Hunneshagen is, were present anc
the evening was spent right meTrily. Many
valuable presents were rendered the host and
hostess.
A delightful entertainment is promised fol
next Thursday evening at Curry Hall. MIR
Leland T. Powers, the well-known elocutlonist
will appear in the play of David Garrick,
taking in turn each of the charac ters of the
caste. Mr.. Powers comes under the manage
ment of Prof. Byron W. King.
Invitations have been issued for the wedding
of Mr.. William e. Mckinley, Select Council
| man, to Miss Dora, daughter of ME- c. L
HIlger. The event takes place at the bride.
| home, $40 Main street. at p. NJ, Tuesday. A
reception will be held from to 9.
The second reception of the Elwood was held
at Brooks Dancing Academy last Tuesday
| evening, and the 40 couples who were fortunate
enough to be present enjoyed themselves
| hugely. The Original Royals furnished the in
spiration for dancing
| In the "most popular actress. contest. thai
closed week ago in the New York Dramatic
NelDS, Miss Olive Gates, of New York, wa.
| first the list, closely followed by Miss Moll,
! Beuchler, Of Allegheny, who obtained secon(
honors.
The Schubert Musical Club will be enter
| tanned next Friday evening with "musica
! and hop" by MIR. Harry Armstrong, of Jacks
| Run. A choice programme has been prepared
and invitations issued to members Of the club
only.
Miss Mary McDermotr and Mr.. Harry Fox
| both of McKeesport, were married Frida,
! evening, by Rev. Father Nolan. in St. Peter
| Church. and started Immediately on the begin
ming OF a European wedding tour.
Mr.. John h Kaur was delightfully."- surprised
/ on his 2lst birthday which occurred lasI Thurs
I day by his numerous friends on the Southside
/ Dancing and a delicious luncheon were feature
7 of the evening.
! The concert given by the Columbus Choru
| Thursday evening, April 8. at Turner Hall
| Lawrenceville, for the benefit of St Vincen
De Paul Society was grand success.
! Prof. S. s. Gressley. of the McKeesport Busi
/ ness College, and Miss Kate McGrew, of Nc
| Keesport, were married by Rev. DR.. William
Cadvllle, or Warren, o.
a private wedding at Williamsburg on las
| Thursday resulted in Miss Ella ]. Doe DIS be