Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-22

much surprised to find a crowd Of happy
| people awaiting to be admitted. During tn.
displayed. James McKenna, Albert sende
Edward Hetdreich and John Chant dle
some very fine mandolin and guitar playing
The many friends of tie Keystone Camp
Ing Club met at Cyclorama parlors on tues
| day to participate in the annual reception
| of the club. The hall, whic was tastefullJ
decorated for the occasion with Japane Sc
ornaments and flowers and plants, was quite
IN harmony with the exquisite toilets OF tn The
grand march was led by Mr. j.. c. wilson
and Miss Eberhart. Supper was served py
Luther, after which dancing was resumed.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the First NJ. E.
Church. Braddock. will give an entertain
ment and supper in the church parlors on
Braddoch avenue, on Thursday evening
Thc arrangements for the affair are com
plete and extensive. Prof. j. W. Van DE
Nenter, instructor of the Prang system OF
dfin,wing in the BraddoGk township schools Is
description of what he saw on a bicycle tour
through the Old World several years ago.
A pleasant surprise party was given to
VIM. ]. Wagner, of Fulton street, Allegheny,
last Wednesday evening by his many friends.
Card playing was the pleasure outlined. The
head prizes were won by Miss Jennie and Mr.
John Snyder. The BOBBY by Miss Emma
Eoelker and Mr.. Jacob Snyder. Among
those present were Mr.. ana Mrs. VIM. j..
Wagner, the Misses Lib Young, Lynn
voeiker, Fanny and Stella Snyder, Messrs.
Frank and Harry Young, Jose ph Choffat.
The Williamsburg Mendelssohn Band, under
the leadership Of Prof. Thomas +. Kirk, will
give a concert in the Opera House of that
place next Wednesday evening. The pro-
ipo Ind fa
Rubenstein. Flotow, Millard, Wagner, etc,
and real musical treat is promised all who
attend. The band will be assisted by the
Philharmonic Society and a number of we'll
known soloists. Prof Mark Porritt and
Mrs. Bertha Hoffman will preside at the
piano.
Among the events of the week was the
party given by Miss Anna King at her resi-
dence, East End. Among those present
were the Misses Sadie Duffy, Clara Ebeley,
Hilda Watson, Mamie Duffy, Mary Fitz-
patrick. Mollie Warwick, Messrs Guy Adams.
Austin Morrison, Charles Robinson, Frank
Burns. viii Stephenson, Ed Lloyd and Al
bert Morrison. Dancing was INDUCED in.
Afterward an elegant supper was served by
the hostess.
The Young Peoples Society Of the First
United Presbyterian Church at Williamsburg
gave a unique and very enjoyable entertain
ment Monday evening last. One of the
many interesting features was talk en-
titled "Baskes of Curiosities," by Rev.
Charles L. Smith. A very good programme
of musical and literary selections made
the evening an enjoyable occasion to a large
number of friends OF the society.
Tho third entertainment OF tho public
school course will be given in the Opera
House at Williamsburg next Tuesday even
ing, when Prof. j. B. DeMott, the well-known
orator. will deliver a lecture entitled "The
Lighthouse" The purpose of these enter
tainments is to gather money enough to re-
plenish the school library that was de-
stroyed by fire two years ago.
The girls Of the Williamsburg Methodist
Church. who work under the designation Of
the Young Ladies' Aid Society, are delighted
over the success of their entertainment in
Academy Hall on Thursday and Friday
evenings. They expect to have a very large
sum toward the new organ that they have
set themselves the task of purchasing.
Miss Jennie Evans and Mr.. Bert. W Elwell
wero married at the brides residence, 173
Forty-second street. on Wednesday evening,
Rev. W. F. Oldham performing the cere-
mony. Many handsome and valuable pres
ents were received, and after wedding sup
per and CONGRATULATIONS the young couple
left for their home in the West End.
An interesting event was the marriage Of
Miss Regina A. Stipe to Mr.. John A. Baker,
q wellknown contractor. The ceremony
was performed in the Smithfield Street
Lutheran Church, Rev. Rouff officiating
The bride was attended by Miss Bertha
Baum, cousin of the groom, and Mr.. John
Stipe, brother of the bride.
A good-sized sum was realized from the
bazaar of the Dorcas Society Of the Edge
wood Presbyterian Church, which was held
on Thursday and Friday at the residence Of
Mrs. NJ. McWhinney. The bazaar was. more
over, an artistic success. A new church on
Swi.svale avenue will be built in q short
time.
Tho sansnome Euchre Club was charm
tngly entertained by the Misses Laurents,
543 Larimer avenue, East End. Cards were
played until 1880 when luncheon was served.
The prizes were won by Miss Mayme Cowan
and Mr.. II. c. McAllister. Dancing finished
very pleasant evening.
The Monroe Rod and Gun Club will leave
on the evening of the 25th inst. for their first
annual hunt. Among those who are going
will be the following: Messrs. 81. F. Preach,
G. r. Davis, r. j. McAdams, f. Davis, F.
Griffiths, w. ]. McAdams, D. Craig, j. H.
Wermg.
Tuesday evening last was spent in an en-
joyable manner bya large number of the
friends of Miss Laura Worthington at her
home, Wallace street. Williamsburg. Music,
dancing and other social amusements were
enjoyed by the young folks until late hour
A Mothers" meeting was held Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Thomas,
Wood street. Williamsburg, by the members
Of the W. G: T. q. There were number OF
talks on Reverence" and each member
gave her opinion on the subject.
The Chautauqua Circle, Of Williamsburg,
met Monday evening ut the home Of the
Misses Mof1itt North street. Shakespeare
and His Woman Characters" was the subject
of discussion. The evening was spent in a
pleasant and profitable manner.
The St. Charles Literary and Dramatic
Society Of st. Philomena's Church Will give
its thirteenth grand entertainment next
School HaIl. corner Fifteenth and Penn ave-
nue.. The proceeds are for the benefit of st.
Church and school.
"The Crescent Club" OF Ingram, and its
friends were entertained by Mrs. E. <. Phil.
lips, at her residence, Thursday evening
last. A most enjoyable evening was spent,
dancing and euchre being the prominent
features.
The Allegheny Raccoon Hunting Club 70
turned home Thursday after successful
camp on Buffalo creek, MARYLAND. Thew
brought nome several hundred pounds Of
game and are all happy.
The Protestant churches Of Braddock WIN
hold their union Thanksgiving services in
the First English Lutheran Church. West
Braddock. The Rev. Charles Beniewald
will make the address.
Prof. John A. Brashear, Of Allegheny, Win
give the second lecture Of the Carnegie free
lecture course at Braddock, in Odeon Hall.
December 10. His subject will be: IA Night