Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
SOCIETY IN HOLY WEEK.

QUILT IN lIOI VvIINs
Graduating Exercises of the United Pres
byterian Theological Seminary-Wed-
dings, Past and Prospective-The Purim
Masque Ball-SociaI Chatter and Gossip
of Day.
Well prepared. interesting papers, evidencing
deep, earnest thought, were read ar the CON-
mencement exercises of the Allegheny United
Presbyterian Theological Seminary, held last
evening at the Fifth U. P. Church.
But eight of the 16 young gentlemen who COM
pose the class were heard from last evening.
The remainder will appear this'evening, in the
First Church, Allegheny. Rev. DR.. Greer
ofilciated. last night, as master of ceremonies.
in place of Prof. o. ]. Thatcher. who was con-
fined to his home with the prevailing disease.
After singing. and prayer by Rev. DR.. Speer,
the first paper of the evening was read by w.
T. Anderson, who chose for his theme, THE
Psalmfst in His Psalms" The paper was re-
dolent and fragrant with early spring and the
shepherds life of the psalmist. s. w. Douthert
had the promising subject, christian OPP
timism." and treated it in poetical and
fanclful, as well as practical, manner.
that the conscience was designed by God to be
his witness,ln new and pleasing line Of thought,
the subject of his paper being THE Testi-
mony of Conscience to God" ]. McD. Hervey.
Will Il ne CltleS as CenterS OF U OnlLeQ TIbSDy-
terian Effort" for subject, read a paper that
might have been termed egotistical, had ne
not confined himself strictly to the truth in tell
ing of the remarkable progress made by
the United Presbyterian denomination in
Pittsburg and Allegheny, where the very
ozone. according to his statements, is q. p. in
nature. ]. II. Hutchman discussed at length
the Progress in Old Testament Revelation"
wherein Chrisrs revelations of himself were
gradual. c. McRitchie's paper, THE Argu-
ment from Design" was metaphysical in ma
ture. and George WhitesIde was practical and
modern in his ideas on THE Young People as a
Factor in Church Life"
The best paper Of the evening was read by
G.. W. Robinson, son of Rev. DR.. Robinson, on
THE Apologize Value of PauPs Conversion"
The sentiments expressed were clear and
graduate were far above the average. The
papers for this evening are very attractive in
tk cir headings
The Mendelssohn Musical Club. Of the East
End, for an infant is a remarkably healthy
one. Its second public appearance in concert
was effected last evening, at Masonic Hall, on
Collins avenue, and was hattering in the ex-
treme. The club appeared in THE Owl, part
song by Silas, also in Where Are You Going.
Jack Horner." by Caidicott, and rendered the
choral parts to Lovely Rosabella," as sung by
Miss Lizzie Reed and Mr.. ]. H. Frederick, and
the '15Oth Psalm" sung by Miss Jennie Gray.
OLueT numDeTS Oh Inc programme WcIo hO-
manze." violin solo. rendered by Mr.. c. B.
Steiner; I'm Sweet September" vocal solo,
Miss Ella Semple; Hearts Springtime," vocal
solo, Miss Jennie Gray; Polonaise. violin, Mr..
Steiner, and Day Dream" vocal solo, Miss
SempIe.
IN honor OF Esther. the Disraeli Social held
its second annual balls masque at New Turner
Hall. Forbes street, last evening. The event
was to celebrate the joyous Purim festival, In
commemoration of the saving of the Hebrew
race under the Persian King Ahasuerus, by
Queen Esther. The hall was beautifully
illuminated with calcium lights, and music was
by the Original Royals and McMich-
aels' orchestras. Prizes were given to the lady
and gentleman wearing the most original cos
tune The members Of the social who were
in making the event the brilliant
success it was, were Messrs. A. j. Adelshei-
mer, Ben Biggard, Joseph Frankfurther,
Leon Engle, Sam Baum. Gus Arnold, Ike
Good, l. Kopeman. Max Arnold. l.. Bickhart,
Ike Sholem and A. Bloch.
THE alumni of the School Of Design will
hold their annual reception and reunion at the
rooms Of the school, on Penn avenue, next
afternoon, at which the new men,
bers-those graduated the past year-will be
introduced TO the older members and well
coined into the society. luncheon and an
impromptu programme will be enjoyed. The
invitations are unique and artistic affairs.
Miss Henderson, the popular principal OF the
school is Presdent Of the society and viii viii
graduating class, will swell the number of the
alumni, and thev have already received in
vitations TO send in their names and pay their
dues-a necessary and important adjunct in
a member of any society.
AN interesting archaeological discovery was
made in an East End household this morning.
A book belonging to the Pittsburg Library,
and charged TO the mistress of that family in
September, 1884, was unearthed and sent back
to its proper abode. In the interim due notices
in printed form were SENT but no satisfactory
having been ELECTED, the book was
given up for lost. Now Miss Macrum, the
librarian, ventures to hope that within the
next few weeks of household upheaval many
Of her missing treasures may unexpectedly hnd
their way home, If ladies personally superln-
tend the ordering and dusting of their
library shelves.
The Pittsburg Alumni Association of the
Delta Tau Delta college fraternity will BAN
uuet at the Seventh Avenue Hotel next Friday
evening" and expect glorious good time if the
grip doesn't interfere to demoralizing degree.
Letters have been sent out to about zoo MEM
bers, and responses have been received from
their intention to be present. One bright
young man replied to his invitation in the fol-
owing happy manner: "P1l be with II possible;
n the meantime LII LluoE.COllluo lb DlL.
Should fail to be present you will find my
money on the window sill"
A PARLoR concert at the residence OF Mrs. ].
T. Irwin, on Page street, Allegheny, was an
enjoyable event of last evening. The proceeds
we're for the Westminster Church organ fund,
ind were generously large, as the popularity Of
he hostess and the new church combined |
brought out as many as even the spacious par |
ors of the Irwin residence could accommodate. |
Tzl Tr,u ha WI
r. B. Adair, and Miss Tuck. all clever musi- |
.ians were some of the performers OF the |
vening.
THE orange business in Florida will here |
,fter engage the attention of A. P. Longdon, |
hat gentleman, with his wife and daughter, |
laying departed on the fast line Monday even |
ng, for the South. F. j. Longdon, Jr., and his |
wife were also of the party, as a severe attack |
# the grip, which the latter-named gentleman |
inferred. made Southern trip necessary for |
They will locate at Deland, Flor
da and young Mr.. LongdoI will pursue his |
ollegiate studies.
The marriage of Miss Kate E Lowe and
dr Sam j. Moffat TOOK place at O'clock last
vening, at the residence of the BRIDES mother.
81 Jackson street, Allegheny. The ceremony
vas performed by Rev. j. II. Miller assisted by
sev DIR. w. ]. Reid. in the presence of only
friends of the two families. After
,edding supper, served by Kennedy, Mr.. and
1rs. M0ffat departed for the South.
REV J. TMCCRoRY lectured last evening,
4 Grace Reformed Church On "The Voice of
Rev. John L. Millgan D. D..
haplan of the Riverside Penitentiary. will
,ctute this evening, at the same place, on
The Voice of Sympathy"
Social Chatter.
The postponed star course entertainment
as given last evening at Carnegie Hall,