Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

arrival of the Grand Army band of Post L
G. A. R., of which Mr.. Weaver is a membe,
which rendered several very fine selection
Music was furnished by the Utopian Orche
ira. Among those present were Mr.. an
Mrs.J. f, Roser, Mr.and Mrs.J. .Elwell, Mran
Mrs. B. c. Taylor, Mrs, Frank Hutchinson
Mrs. NJ. Gibson, and the Misses B. Weave
Cobb, II. Bruner L. Bruner, A: Niles, ]
Klein, s. Vernon, L. 0'Brine, NJ. Rudolph, +
johnson, II. Siernon, j. Donelly,lM. Roser, ]
Hawk, l. Hutchinson, NJ. Michaels. Z. Wa!
serman, and Messrs Ed. Hughes, w. F.
Weaver, B. Cobb, J. Kennedy, G. Hutchir
son, |. Klein, A Klein, G. Davis G. Rndolph.C {
Fisher, q. Fisher w. Vernon, P. O'Brien, A
Bream, L. Bream, G. Hutchinson.
The Independent Literary Society held it
regular meeting on Thursday evening, Dc
cember IL, st the residence of Miss Madi
sw1nt No. e7 Brighton Place. The programme
was dispensed with on account Of the elee
tion OF officers for the ensuing quarter
which resulted as follows: President, J
Warren Shirley; Vice President, Miss Madi
Assistant Secretary, Miss Grace Cunning
| ham; Treasurer, Frank Connolly; Editor
William Merker. The next meeting will b.
held at the residence of Miss Grace Cunning
ham. No. % Kingston block, Charles street
on Thursday evening. January Z, at which
, time the officers-elect will be installed
Friends OF the society are requested to bt
present.
| Messrs. John and Reed Evans, Of wilkins
! burg, were hosts at a pleasant party giver
/ to their friends at their handsome home las
Monday evening. Several hours were
whiled away in music, dancing and othel
social amusements, and when the young
people lett in the early morn, it was with
| the conviction their hosts were the best en-
tertainers in the world. Among the guest.
were: The Misses Sadie Keller, Mamie
Mary, Bessie and Nellie Mckelvey, Maggie
! Martin, OF Allegheny, and Maud Adams, oi
Irwin; the Messrs. Guy F. Bachelor, Harry
w. Keller, Edward Faitkowski, K. C. Fergu
son. W. e. Alter Harry Evans, Milton Ham
llton. w. Clark, c. h. Suvey and Samuel
Martin.
The twenty-hfth anniversary OF their mar
risge was ittingly celebrated by Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel l. osmond at their home at No
Pride street. on last Thursday afternoon
and evening. a large number of friends
and acquaintances graced the occasion with
their presence Many handsome and ap-
propriate tokens were received ana numer-
GUS congratulations were sent from distant
towns and cities OF several states. Mr Os-
mond's gift was a guard ring set with five
fine diamonds. The Rev. q. A. WenZel, OF
Washington, Pa, who was the officiating
minister 25 years ago, was present.
A surprise party was held by Miss Annie
Hasley in honor Of Mr.. Charles Haas at his
home, on Murray avenue. A pleasant even
ing was spent by all, and an elegant lunch
was served at 10 o'clock. Dancing and other
amusements were INDUCED in until an early
hour. Among those present were Misses
Bessie Laon, Katie Laon, Susie Longeay,
Miss Sadie Wrighter, Miss Nettie Pfarr, Ella
Shaddrick, Annie Lanner, Ida Hasiey, Bertha
and Clara Haas, Mr.. Harry Laon, Mr.. Henry
Mckea Will Bisel, Robert Bruce, Will Cable,
Samuel and Fred Hasley, George Written
and Mr.. samuel Mckee.
One of the most delightful events Of the
past weekin Williamsburg was the fancy work
party given by Mrs. Charles d. Armstrong
at her beautiful home on North street,
Wednesday afternoon. About 20 ladies from
the city and suburbs were present and en-
tertained each other for three hours with
new ideas in fancy stitches and artistic
needle work generally. Mrs Armstrong
was assisted In receiving by her mother,
Mrs. Levi Ludden. delicious luncheon
ladies spent very enjoyable afternoon.
An event of the past week was the meet
fng Of the Sans Souci Progressive Euchre
Club last Friday evening at the home Of
Miss Mary McKelvy. After a very exciting
contest the chief prizas were drawn by Miss
Gertrude Piaget and Mr. j. C. Porter, and
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Bushfielu. Refreshments were served and
the rest OF the evening spent in dancing.
The next meeting of the club will be at the
home Of Miss Gussie Young, No. 1893 CHARTERS
street. Friday evening, January Is, 1892
Little Hazel Ireus Cloud celebrated tho
four tn ami .-ersa.y of her birth by q supper
on December Is to her friends. Those pres
ens were the Misses Carrie, Annie, Lydia
and Mabel Prebe, Leah Cloud, Lille Flu
dean, Bella Bush, Mollie Watkins. Maggie
Thomas, Sue and Luella Roseman, Masters
Raymond Smith, Willie Watkins and John
Bush NJ Evan Lloyd. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins and Mr.. and
Mrs H Cloud. The little hostess was the
recipient OF many beautiful presents.
A musical and elocutionary entertainment
was given Friday and last evenings in the
Copeland United Brethren Church by the
lady members OF that congregation for the
benefit of the church and Sunday school.
The church was crowded both evenings, and
the ladies realized handsomely from their
first venture of this kind. Mrs. Charles
mings, Miss Ella Rankin, Mr.. Fred W. Ed
wards and Mr.. Floyd St. Clair were among
those who took part
The Belle Vale Social Club, Of Allegheny,
has completed arrangements for its second
and at home on Wednesday,
December %, at Towers Hall. To avoid
but 80 invitations have been
sent out. Vocal and Instrumental music,
speeches and recitanons will be the pro-
gramme in the early part OF the evening,
after which dancing will be taken ND. The
concert will start at 7:So P. N.
The Williamsburg Chautauqua Circle was
Monday evening at the resi-
dence of Rev John R. Burnett, on South
street, that borough. Aeplendid programme
was presented Mr.. Burnett reviewed the
Leading Facts Of American History" Mr..
Harry Carmack spoke on social Institu
tions." Other papers were read on 'Phys steal
Life" and "The Social Life of the Early
Colonists."
slamaher @. Berlin, of North Braddock,
and Miss Annie E. Scott, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. George Wise, of Duquesne were
on Thursday morning, at $50 O'Clock, Joined
In marriage at the residence of Rev j.
on High avenue, North Braddock
The affair was a quiet one, and was a sur
prise to their many friends A reception
was held In the evening, and q wedding trip
followed.
A happy union was that Of Miss Annie NJ
Johnston and Mr.. r. C. Harrison which
took place last Wednesday at the home of
the brides mother. Mrs. Sarah Johnston,
near Turtle Creek Rev. w. W. Ralston per-
formed the ceremony IN the presence of
onlv a few near relatives and friends The
bride is a very pretty and popular young
lady.
pleasant affair will be the treat to the
Sunday school scholars Of Trinity Reformed
Church. Williamsburg, next Thursday even
ing. In addition to a Christmas tree there
will be songs and recitations and instrument
tai music by the church orchestra. An ad-
dress by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Freeman, will
add much to the enjoyment of the young
folks.