Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10

Anderson, Mrs. b. +. Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Bash,
Mr.. and Mrs Bildman. Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves,
I Mr.. and Mrs. William Swartz. Mr.. and Mrs.
| Hulick, Messrs. Joe and John Speer FREQ
Nuhn. John Carson. Tom Cal son, Harry and
Lew Parkhill, Stark Parker, Watson Honar,
Persie Zeagler. Frank Diamond, George Con
ners, John Diamond, Mr.. Wilson. Charlie Geot'
| man. Mr.. Delp. John Orr, ii. Goff Alfred Ola.
mond and Messrs- Cauff, Hook. Seamons and
| Huston.
The entertainment announced by the Young
Peoples Society of the Methodist Protestant
Church, to be given in Bayne Hall in Bellevue
last Thursday evening, attracted full house.
Everybody in society circles was anxious to see
''the wedding" which was announced to take
place. Seats were all occupied and standing
the hali-in Japanese-made it very pretty
| spectacle. The bride, Miss Lena Rhodes, looked
lovely in her charming robes, and the groom.
Mr.. Albert Travis, dressed and acted the char.
acter with lordly dignity. Surrounded by the
parents and attendants II their SNOWY cos
tunes, the wedding and wedding feast was a
brilliant Oriental picture in life size. 1t was
| followed by IN Indian club exercise by pretty,
| graceful girl. Miss Florence Young. The per-
formance was very well executed, in per.
| feet tune with the music, and was the poetry of
motion. The Peak sisters, to the number OF 10,
| fresh from Alaska, then made their appearance
with bandboxes aud reticules Their grotesque
costumes were a marvel OF antique cut and
| design, and they were greeted with shouts of
| laughter. Their versatile aud talented leader,
Miss Lilly Cooper, introduced the gals" seper.
ately to the audience with short sketches of
each, and their distinguishing traits and merits.
| The chorouses, solos, duets and orations by
the sisters" were provokingly funny. The ar
rival of Betty, Miss Kate Morrison) who had
been delayed, ana her original address on
paradise Lost" was a capital bit of acting.
| The operate airs by Berlindy, miss Ella Nc
lntosh) and Crfssy, Miss Florence Young)
were Immense. Opheitd, (Misa Lena Rhodes)
caused a shudder to creep over her hearers as
she dramatically told about Hamlet's ghost The
artistic sketches on the blackboard by Md1sndy,
(Miss Mamie Morrison) were executed with
telling effect The Combined Orchestra in.
GLIDING "all the gals" executed their grand
medley with much exertion, If not melody.
Director Jernsby Cooper welded her baton q Ia
karl-Etter, equally as well a. she did her huge
tuning fork.
The entertainment throughout was full of
fun and heartily enjoyed by the audience. Mr..
VIII Warwick, who directed the affair, was con-
graduated on his success as manager.
The ladies who took part In addition to those
named were Misses Mamie Wright Florence
East, Alice Morrison. Lottie Brown. Mary Jack
man, Maggie Miller, Mrs. Ella East, Nettie
Behrs, Annie Stotz, Mrs. Mcintyre and Mrs.
Dawbin.
very enjoyable birthday party was held at
the residence of Miss Jessie Hare, Lake street.
Allegheny. Thursday evening. Among those
present werei Miss Mamie Richey, Emsworth;
Miss Lille Shaw Bellfeld; Miss Nellie Super,
Miss Mary and Katie Lanahan, Miss Maggie
Rider, Miss Ella Donohoe Miss BERTHE Mitchell,
Miss Annie Black, Miss Carrie Richards. Miss
Annie and Katie Cook, Miss Emyria Hide.
brand and Miss Nellie Herman, Of Allegheny;
Mr.. Frank Richey, Robert f.. Burning, Watt
Sarver. Add Sarver, Ellsworth; II. Grant
Ess%0 sT9sy WaT as RHhss a Gh5ss Ra5sS sGnss s.ss
RIcneY. j. lanahan, Frank McCausland and
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Richey, of Allegheny.
Miss Hare was the recipient of many handsome
presents. Games were in order, and among the
winners were Frank McCauslaud and Samuel
Richey who won the booby prize. A very hand
some lunch was served by the hostess. The
evening will long be remembered by the guests.
A delightful surprise party was rendered to
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas LPfarr, Jr.,last Wednes.
day evening, at their home on Justin street.
The date was the anniversary Of their wedding.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Will Mr. and Mrs. Al Ross, MIR. and Mrs.
HeddrIch, Miss Annie Stein brink, Miss Nettie
Pfarr, Misses Emma and Annie Hasley Miss
Eva Thompson. Miss Annie Snoenbercer, MISS
gie % Baser pd Miss II Lucy I 4eddrich, Miss sadie
Will, Miss Mary Wright, Mrs Junkins, Mr..
George 81. Best, Mr.. John Hull, Mr.. Twinie
Hasley, Mr.. Roliie Remley, Mr.. Press Burge,
Mr.. Dan Chrisman, MIR. John Lockhart, Mr..
Harry Best and others. The evening was spent
in playing parlor games of all kinds, after
which refreshments were served.
Miss Kate Braun, who graduated last year at
cited SO excelIently at that time will give her
first entertainment next Thursday evening al
:he Allegheny Central Presbyterian Church.
Since her graduation Miss Braun has been en-
gagged in teaching elocutlon and her class will
assist her in the entertainment The proceeds
will be devoted to the church. The programme
OF timed is interesting indeed, embracing be.
sides the el%Ucutionasy numbers ,l; piano solos
evenings performance are Miss Braun, Miss
Augusta Guenther, Miss Eva Heslip, Mr.. Will
Hamilton. Mr.. Charles Carruthers, Miss Anna
Bell, Miss Jennie Evans, Miss Irene Johnston,
Miss Lizzie Johns, Miss Lena Rhodes AMI
Master Russell.
A very pleasant surprise party was rendered
to Miss Masie O'Donnell by her many friends
at her residence. Adams street. Allegheny, last
Friday evening. A most enjoyable time was
had by all present. among whom were the
Misses Jennie Snyder. Stella Burns, Annie
Robinson, Bulford, Louise Mathews, Anna
Mathews, Bessie Harkins, Ethel Crea. Alice
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mathews, Messrs. George
Connor Harry Schriber, Saul Connor Edward
Nightengale. Louden McConbrie, Harry Alli-
Cochrane, Charlie Cochrane, Oscar Hendricks,
Joseph Smith, Starks Irwin, Stark Packer and
William ODonnell.
Percival Burgin Digby received his friends
at his residence, No. 40 Shiloh street. Thursday
afternoon from to g. Master Digby is the son
of Law Librarian Digby, and the occasion was
the second anniversary Of his birthday. Twenty
six of his young friends. ranging In age from
to years, were present, accompanied by their
parents Master Percival was an agreeable,
but unconventional. host, and his guests en-.
toyed themselves thoroughly Lunch, consist.
ing Of fruits and ices, was served at o'clock,
The little ones all Joined in wishing Master
Digby many birthdays, and hoped they would
come often.
That amateur theatrical performances are
well given and kindly received in Pittsburg is
proven by the many that are placed on the
boards The students Of Prof. King who have
appeared numerous times in the Bijou Theater
will shortly present three plays in the Grand
Opera House on three successive evenings.
Tn" dates of June Is, 10 and 20 have been ee-
lecued and the plays Of Merchant Of Venice"
"Othello" and "She Stoops to Conquer" are
the chosen ones. That the presentation will
he cfedItable goes without saying as the pro-
fessor is elocution teacher. property man and
prompter combined.
The fortie;h anniversary of the wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph s. Pearson was celebrated
at their residence on Superior avenue. ALLIE.
gheny, Wednesday evening. A fine supper
was served, and among the pleasantries of the
occasion was the presentation to Mr. and Mrs.
Pearson number of val liable presents by their
children. Among those present were: Mrs.
Isaac r. Stayton and daughter. Attorney T.
Walter Day and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r.
Pearson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Bailey Mr.
and Mrs. John R. Henricks and G. F. Fol.
lansbee.
The silver anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Miller. OF Brownsville,
was pleasantly celebrated last Monday Both
Mr.. and Mrs Miller are scions of long estab-
lished Pennsylvania families. and their list of
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