Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27


now the hope of many a household is cen.
tered in the fair young girl who is 20 make
her debut in society before Christmas, and
who Is sure to be triumphant in her alta OK
uron the regard of those who have trodden
the round of more than one season, and
have a keen relish for anything new. There
IS no feature of social life more interesting
than the de5utante. She stands upon the
threshold of q new world, in which she Sees
in a vague way, conquests OF all kinds, and
certainly great deal of pleasure that has
been hidden from her during the proba-
tjonarv school days. and to which she has
looked forward through many months.
She IS always beautiful. Youth and inno-
cence cannot be anything else, and they are
ulwavs sure of deep and reverential admira
ton.
Among the young ladies who will come
out this winter are the daugters of some
very weIl-llnown people. For instance,
there are Miss Julia, daughter of Mark W.
Watson, Esq, of Allegheny; Miss Edna,
daughter of Mrs. j. n. Hemphill, Of Allo-
gheny; Miss Daisy, daughter or James W.
Brown Esq, of Howe Brown Iron and Steel
Works: Miss Amelia NeI lille, daughter of
James B. Oliver and Miss Clara, daughter
OF Albert Childs, Esq. Mrs. Childs was Miss
Annie Brice and was considered the most
beautiful debutant., in the two cities. Miss
Childs inheritS her mothers beauty.
Of DR.. Cyrus King of Allegheny; Miss Ella,
daughter of 4. ID. Miller, ESQ.,, of Evergreen,
who is wcll-knOwn and popular in Pittsburg;
Miss Jean. daughter of Robert Carson, Esq,
of Allegheny, and Miss Joan, daughter of
William Seeley, ESQ, a banker of Reynolds
vile, Pa, but who is well known in Pitts
burg The last three named young ladies
have just graduated from the Bishop Bow
man institute. They will study languages,
history. etc. at the institute, while at the
same time tasting of the pleasures of
society.
The Child-en's Fancy Dress Ball.
A pretty party was that at Prof
Thuma's academy yesterday afternoon. 1t
was a children's fancy dress ball, and it was
participated in by the children of some of
the most prominent families in the two
cities. There a carefully prepared pro-
gramme, in which all the fashionable dances
were introduced in turn, with many that are
not often seen. The little pupils enjoyed
the dancing to the full extent, and their mo-
tions were all that could be desired IL grace.
One OF the prettIcst dances WAS "a study in
grace OF motion and posing-the philosophy
OF DelsGTte As applied 10 dancing" This was
a sort OF minUet. danced to a taking yavotte;
the participants striking pretty attitudes ct
stuffed intervals. The whole effect was very
pretty. j was done by about dozen of the
pupils Of the academy. fancy dance with
some lau@haGle burlesque business" was
the Irish Wasnerw oman" by Blanche and
Stella REYNOLDS, and a Sailors Hornpipe,' >
by Flora and Birdie Zoch. The skirt dance
was well done.
The dresses of the little girls were very
dainty and tasteful, and the scene was in
deed charming one. There were a large
number of visitors, who evidently enjoyed
tile entertainment and appreciated the skill
displayed 10y the lutte ones. 1t was nearly
6o'ciock when the last number was brought
TO a conclusion.
The Seasons Festivities Begin.
The winter social season in Pittsburg
commenced last week with the reception
given by Mrs. Fred Magee. 1t was one of
Dthe most brilliant and at the same time
most homelike functions that have taken
place in this city for years. The guests com.
prised representatives of many of the lead
ing families OF the two cities and it was felt
by all that the first note of a long winters
festivities were sounded at the handsome
residence on Highland avenue. Mrs. MAJ
gees reception will be followed rapidly by
others. and soon the engagement list of
every member of the gay world of Pittsburg
will be large enough to demand constant at
tention and unremitting labor They are
the penalties OF fashion, but there are few
TO complain OF them.
Pleasure for the Old Ladies'.
1t was pleasant to the aged inmates of
the Williamsburg Home last Thursday The
annual dinner and bazaar is always locked
forward to with pleasure by the old ladies,
and the managers take pains to render the
occasion memorable one. It las been said
by those who went to Williamsburg last
Thursday, that the dinner and bazaar were
the pi'asantest ever neld in the rOomy
house nesting among its NAPLES and hem
locks in the beautiful valley beyond the
East End.
September Wedding Bells.
The wedding interest still keeps up.
There were a number OF young couples made
happy during the past week, and in nearly
every case the priestly blessing was the cul-
mination of a long and interesting court
ship. That ti:eir dreams of happiness may
all be realized Is the sincere wish of every
body. LUCETTE LoRNE.