Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-25
SOCIAL AND SCHOLASTIC.
A Talking Skeleton Enlivens Class Day
at the Western University : Highland
Park Concerts Become Great Social

AnaIrs-Otner happenings in S0cfety.
Everything conduced to mirth and merri-
ment'at the Western University class day
exercises yesterday afternoon even the skel-
eton which is feature of every well regu-
lated school and home, was brought from its
closet amid general speechmaking and jollifl-
cation. Cleverly concealed within its bony
structure was phonograph that had been
previously coached" for its performance
and tho result was most laughable to those
within hearing distance and aggravating to
those not SO fortunate. An immense crowd
greeted the students at the building on the
hill and the programme was opened by the
Glee Club. Mr.. John D. Scott the
President gave the welcoming ad-
dress and Mr.. Bert E. V. Luty followed
with historic sketches that were remarkable
for their witticisms and cleverness. A flute
solo by Mr.. Leo Isenthal was enjoyed and a
poem was read by Mr.. William A. Johnston.
Mr.. Harry M. Davidson won renown in an
grafton, the Glee Club followed in q song.
Mr.. John McGrew, under the title of "Art-
ist, became quite humorous, as did also Mr..
James W: Hays, in his prophecies. The
presentation of the spoon to the juniors was
accomplished through the medium of Mr.
Daniel III. Wallace. The juniors returned
the compliment by presenting each senior
with gift alleged to be emblematic of his
Club closed the performance. This evening
the graduation exercises take place in Carne-
gle Hall.
Ofall the school entertainments that have
been given In connection with the close of
the term during the last week or two none
are more interesting than the closing exer-
cises of the Western Pennsylvania Institute
for the Deaf and Dumb, at Edgewood, yes
terday afternoon. As is usually the case,
there was a large number of visitors from
the city and elsewhere anxious to see how
knowledge can be impaired to boys and
girls who have been bereft of one or more of
their senses and faculties. The pupils of
this school are as bright, If not brighter,
than those of any other Institution OF the
ing spoken, the nimble fingers are convey
ing information or asking questions with
bew1ldering rapidity that is utterly incom-
the silent language. Closely watch.
Ing the movement of the lips of
the teachers or visitors, the pupils
can understand almost every word that Is
spoken although they cannot hear a sound.
strengthens all the rest This is fact well
understood, but it is never emphasized more
IMAM In place where q large number of the
fIl anlcted are passing the course of their daily
The large hall on the second story of the
beautiful building at Edgewood was literally
packed when Rev. s. II. Moore, of the
MlIkinsburg Presbyterian Church stepped
upon the stage and pronounced an invo-
cation upon the work of the school and
the exercises Of the afternoon. Then
the pupils began their portion of the enter
ta1nment. Everything they did was in the
seeming impossibility had been accom-
plished of making deaf and dumb people
artfculate. The names Of the performers
we're Albert =. Griffis, William 1. Hayes,
George W. Winch. william Syle, Elmer
Hooens, William j. Shull.
HIGHLAND Park, once the haunt of the can
chewing goat of capricious tastes and incli-
nations, was last evening the rendezvous of
the ton and fashionables of the city-the
East End especially. The occasion Of the
gay assembly was most enjoyable concert
given under the management of the Du-
furnished by the Great Western Band under
the leadership of Prof. B. Weis. To him
much credit is due for having selected for
the programme music that admitted Of deli
same time it was of such charac-
ter as would crafty the tastes OF
those not educated up to that high
short of art o that e In e1@Sy @
the selection of tho elevated park, where
fresh air was plentiful and ably assisting
every appreciation Of the efforts of the
musicians, was particularly fortunate. The
that this concert might be followed by many
such. The following is the programme:
March, Grand Festival" Charles Bach;
Overture. owe 1Poet and Peasant" F. sugpe;
tion from "Maritana," wallace; waltz,
Danube Waves" Ivanovice; medley,
"Beyer,s Annual" Beyer; gayotte, ."steph-
lossi: "Galop Erastina," Hazel.
In the flush Of the delight experienced by
the Ladies' Aid Society and Directors of the
Southside Hospital over the $1,000 appro-
priation received from the State they did
not forget that the money must be taken
care of and judiciously expended, hence an
consisting Of Mrs. j. D. Bryce, Mrs. Wallace
Cready, Mrs. James Spandon, Mrs. Cotton
and Miss Kate Kungler.
Social Chatter.
CHARLES 8. BuDD, of the East End, was
married last evening in st: Marks P. E.
Maggie Banke. The young people will re-
side in the East End when they return from
their wedding trip.
THE marriage Of Miss Marian Francis Reed
to Mr. John W. King was privately solemn
lied last evening at the East End residence
of the brides parents. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Gordon of the Church of
the Covenant.
PIrrsBURa will be we'll represented at
N. j., to-day, where Miss Maxwell
of Rev. DR.. Maxwell, formerly pastor of
Trinity, will become the bride of Mr. James
McCreery.
Mr.. E. B. WALL, a prominent young busi-
ness man of this city, was married last even
ing at Columbus to Miss Fannie Mitchell. A
number of Pittsburgers were present at the
A NUMBER of the "Delts" attended the hop |
and banquet given by the Chapter Alpha |
at the Allegheny College, Meadville, last
evening.
THE Federal Club, of Allegheny, enjoyed a |
Mayhower excursion last evening with |
Toerges music as dance incentive.
Mrs. FRED MAGEE was hostess Yesterday to |
4 l o'clock luncheon. Covers were laid for |
l5 ladies.
THE wedding of Miss Emma Gibson and
Mr.. Phillips occurred last evening at Sharps- |
burg. |
WASHINGTON and Jefferson College held its
annual commencement hop last evening. |
THE Barker-Stratton wedding this evening |
will bring o new bride to the city.
THE Summer Night Club gave lawn fete !
ast evening at Silver Lake.
THE fair at the Episcopal Church Home to-
day is to be grand affair.
THE Stinson- -Hasbach marriage on Mt. |
Washington this evening.
THE Page-Riddle wedding to-day will be
notable event.
THE Lawrence school picnicked at Idlewild
HIGH SCHOOL graduation tonight at the
Bijou.
ST. XAvIER's commencement to-day.
THE Kuhns- Black nuptials tonight.
CORN's NEW ENEMY.