Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-14
S0CIETY'S DOMAIN,


Weddings Past and Present-Bazaars
and Other Entertainments for Charity
Social Chatter of Day.
AS THE summer saw some magnificent
houses being built in Pittsburg, so the win
ter will see their warming" 1t used to be
that houses spacious enough for balls, could
be counted on the fingers of one hand
but it is otherwise now that Fifth auenue is
lined with handsome homes, while Ellis
worth, Center and Forbes are equally orna-
mental. In those days, everything more
pretentious than a tea party was given in
the club houses. But now house entertain
ments are in vogue again. Some people say
this is because the tendency is to more ex-
clusion than ever, and that you often invite
to your club persons you would not invite
TO your house. So the most modern con-
veniences include the possibilities for a
modern entertainment. Mrs. VIM. L. Ab-
b otis home on Morewood avenue, the out
side of which has novel appearance, due
to the use of firebrick, displays much ele-
gance within. The family took possession
of it in the early autumn. and
doubtless the house Will make its
social debut sometime in the first
part of the season. Travellers on the Fifth
avenue cars, as well as those who view the
landscape from their carriage windows are
familiar with Mrs. D. Herbert Hostetter's
home, considered by some the most beauti-
fully situated on the avenue. 1t has re-
ceived only a mild social baptism. Mrs.
Hostetter is to receive largely this season.
Mrs. William A. Renshaw's establishment,
Morewood and Aiken avenues, is q dainty
house and very complete in its arrange
ments. To use smile, it might be called q
debutante or the season.
Mrs. A. W. Rook has transformed the old
Stewart residence, at HOmewood, into q
palace almost. 1t is said her friends will
have the "Open Sesame" there. Opposite
Mrs. Rocks house is that of II. c. Frick.
Being lover of horticulture, it is natural to
find his greenhouse the completeSt i'll town.
Mrs W. G. Park, whose house il always in
the market, according to Dame Rumor-the
wish being father to the thought-will
occupy it this winter. 1t is a lovely spot,
and though unoccupied, its grounds were
cared for conscientiously all summer. The
arrival of Thomas Shields Clarke has caused
fruitful discussion of the possibilities of re-
ceDtions at Mrs. Charles J. Clarkes house
on Forbes street. Mr.. Wainwright is Occu-
pying his new house on Highland avenue
and Ripper street 1t is built of a finished
stone that is odd as well as pretty.
The nuptials of Miss Thomas and Mr..
Stream were celebrated last night in the
house of the brides father, corner Halket
and Forbes streets, Oakland. The ceremony
proper took place in the parlor, prepared for
the event by flowers and palms. and spread
ing lovers knot, under which the marriage
was performed by the Rev. DIR. McClelland,
DR.. Hollands successor in the Bellefeld
Presbyterian Church. The only attendants
were two flower girls; a cousin, Ray Thomas,
and sister, Reba Thomas, of the bride. The
bridal dress was white corded silk, trimmed
in point lace; an European creation brought
over by its wearer from the continent year
ago. There were also the usual accessories of
bridal veil and court train, and
large bunch of lilies of the
valley. Among the jewels on the bride, a
brooch, her lovers gift, shone resplendent.
The two little girls wore white dresses, and
ane stood beside huge bunch of white
flowers that caught up curtain of smilax
and the other beside an equally large
one of pink flowers. This last little one, in
the color of her slippers, gloves and fan,
matched the delicate pink of the carnation.
Miss "kit'' Thomas, another unmarried
sister of the bride, wore q dainty dress of
white chiffon. The ceremony included the
ring service.
train for the East. They will reach The
Washington in Kansas City, Mo, in time for
their first "at home, Tuesday, November 10.
Those at the ceremony and the reception
were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HaZlett and Miss
Nellie Hazlett, Miss Dollie Lockhart Miss
Sarah Swan, Miss Jean Swan, Mr.. Charles
S. and Miss Ritchie. Mr.. and Mrs. Stream and
James Clark, Mr.. John II. Ewing Miss
Ewing, Washington, Pa: Mr.. and Mrs. j. C.
Wick, Youngstown; Miss Greaves, New
York; Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas. Mr.. and Mrs:
Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Dunlap, DR.. and
Mrs Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. William Stanton,
Miss Kate Perrine, Mr.. Samuel Neaer Dr. j.
D. Thomas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
Clifford Garrison, Miss Emma Niblock, OF
Chicago; X. p. Patterson, of Steubenville;
Miss Margaret McGif1n and Miss Virginia L.
Hopkins, of Fairfeld, Ia; Garrett Ellison
and +. d. Merriam, Kansas City.
The bazar on Thursday and Friday in
Old City Hall is to help create fund for the
Ninth U. P. Church, Allegheny City. The
ladies of this congregation have been work
ing very industriously during the past
month in preparation. The money realized
will be used to furnish q new church build
ing to be erected in a short time. The peo-
pie of the congregation are principally COM
posed of those who followed Rev. l. r. l.
Milligan when the R. P. Synod suspended
views which he expressed from the pulpit.
Dinner and supper will be served on both
days, and at the many booths all sorts of
useful and ornamental things will be sold.
A desire is expressed that Exposition WIS.,
itors on these days also visit Old City Hall
and spend some of their money for the en-
couragment of the managers of the bazaar. |
IT is said lhat the Health Protective As |
sociation has been so busy clearing the |
heavens of smoke, that it has forgotten all |
about the nuisance resulting from the un-
limited use of tobacco as an article of food. |
women are complaining about the |
condition of the steps and corridors of the |
postoff1ce. They declare that the chief Of |
tenders are the gentlemen attired in the |
national livery, who are present supposedly |
TO see that all is in keeping with the dignity |
Of the new building. Moreover, that usual |
article of furniture, the cuspadore, has been |
in the halls, and this seems to be /
Is much a needless matter as to build |
church and forget to put pulpit i'll it.
A LITTLE party of ladies and men expect
70 ride in the park tomorrow night. Among
hem are some of the most skilful and
graceful horsewomen and horsemen that
can lay claim to. F orming the
party are: Miss Julia NJ. Harding, Miss
Phillips, Mr.. Weld Schoyer, Mr.. Delefant,
Mr.. Bradley and Mr. A Bradley. On Satur-
ln1r when the exneditinn is to be reneated |