Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
LENTEN SOCIETY NEWS.

Wedding on Mt Washington-A Serie:
of Summer Night Concerts - Social
Chatter.
A brilliant gathering comprising the leaders
in the social as well as artistic world of Pitts
burg, greeted Mr.. Charles s. Reinhart in the
art gallery Of Carnegie Hall last evening. The
Art Society of PIttsourg. had arranged a recep.
tion to the artist who has done so much 10
bring credit in other lands upon this city. A
happier idea could hardly have been conceived
than to give Pittsburgers an opportunity of
meeting their distinguished townsman in the
mid of the best specimens of his work.
The walls OF the art room were hung with
about 260 pen-and-ink drawings, bearing the
well-known signature, while an immense can
vas in oil at the end OF the hall, "Washed
Ashore caught the attention of each visitor
upon entering.
The committee IN charge had made careful
preparations for the comfort of their guests.
for about three hours. there was no inconveni-
ence experienced. The company, which was a
thoroughly representative one, moved easily
about, admiring the pictures, talking to friends
and acquaintances, and enjoying the occasion
in every way.
The members of the Reception Committee
stood near the door. and introduced the guests
as they arrived TO handsome man with iron-
gray hair closely curled over well-shaped
head, in whose face could be discerned much
Iris was Mr.. Charles Stanley Reinhart.
Met by Many Old Friends.
Many of those with whom he exchanged a
hearty grasp of the hand were old friends, who
had known him in bygone years, while others
were young artists who were familiar with his
name and work, although they had never met
him. Singularly upassuming in his demean or,
he made pleasant impression upon his new
friends and strengthened his hold upon the re-
gard of old ones.
1t was felt by everyone that this reception
was offered not only by Pittsburgers, but by
Americans. II was a national, not local event.
There were about 260 sketches on the walls.
Many OF them were familiar to the spectators,
having been seen in various magazines during
the last few years. The subjects were generally
those OF modern, everyday life, and there
was no need of the label attached
telling tel M what .o,, they were; The art, art
enough In the picture. Social sketches pre-
dominated-a gentleman adjusting a ladys
opera cloak, fiirtationin garden, scene at
a fashionable seaside resort-these were to be
met with in variations several times. There
were not wanting some that told more Sc
rious story, and in them the artist had shown
that he held a wonderful power in reserve.
The salon oil painting, Washed Ashore" that
bears label with the words ''Medalle Argent"
showing that 1t has been appreciated in the
proper quarter, is a magnificent and striking
piece of work. 1t is the finding of a corpse by
fishermen on the seacOast. and there is a weird
about the scene that arrests the
attention and Keeps one before the picture re-
gardless of all else.
A Representative Reception Committee.
The reception committee consisted of Messrs.
George A. Macbeth, A. S. Well, John Beatty,
w. N Frew, Joseph r. MCDOWELL, Charles W.
Scovel and w. b. Edwards. Some of the COM
mittee being SICK with the grip, Mr.. G. F.
Miller assisted in the pleasant duty of receiving
the guests.
To-day being Good Friday, the art gallery
will be closed, but it will be reopened on Satur-
day, and the Reinhart collection of pictures
will remain for a week or ten days as loan ex-
hibition for the benefit of the public.
The reception last night was informal and
entirely OF social character. Guenthers
Orchestra discoursed sweet music at intervals
from behind screen of palms, and added much
to the pleasure of the evening.
Mr.. Reinhart will probably return to New
ork this evening.
THE commencement exercises of the West
ern Pennsylvania Medical College were held
yesterday afternoon at the Duquesne Theater.
There were 40 young men in the graduating
class. During the term James H. Caller died
and an engraved testimonial in his memory oc-
cupled conspicuous position on the stage.
Rev. E. r. Donehoo offered prayer at the be.
ginning of the ceremonies followed by Prof
ames McCann, President of the faculty, who
presented prizes to the successful members of
the class. Prof. w. ]. Asdall, Secretary of the
Board of Trustees. called the roll of graduates.
Prof. G. 3. King. President of the Board of
Trustees, conferred the degrees. He spoke
briefly to them of the necessity of proper con-
duct in their profession; that their first duty
was to the patient and by observing that they
we're true to their calling. He then admins
,ered the oath of allegiance to their college,
heir profession and humanity at large. The
class then filed up on the stage and each re-
,eived his diploma from Prof. King.
DR.. w. Snlvely delivered the valedictory. 1t
vas full of good advice to the novices. He said
heir mission was largely to shape the destiny
If man for happier existence in this life. by
he alienation of pain and distress and the gen.
sral work of samaritans. The speaker dweIt at
some length on the regard that was expected to
De held by them for their chosen profession,
Ind advised them how best to show it by proper
conduct, temperance in eating. drinking and
he use of narcotics, and the self-respect that
always goes with knowledge of right-doing.
At the close of the address the graduates
vent upon the stage and took formal leave of
he faculty being presented by Prof. ]. Milton
Duff. The benediction was pronounced by
Rev. E. r. DOnehoo and the exercises closed.
rhe ceremony was under the direction of Prof.
!. B. Murdoch, dean of the college.
In the evening a banquet was held at the
seventh Avenue Hotel
THE wedding of two popular young society
,eople of Mt. Washington took place last even
n.y. Miss Matilda ManKelich and Mr.. William
3oehner were made one at the home of the
ride on Sycamore street. Only the relations
# the contracting parties were present at the
ceremony, but the good wishes of everyone on
he Mount, as well as elsewhere in Pittsburg,
% with the young people in their journey to-
ether through life. Rev. K. 8. Farrand pro-
ounced the fateful words that made them
nan and wife, about $50. Then there
vas a supper. congratulations. farewells,
nd Mr.. and Mrs. Boehmer left for trip of
LIS fInaN mill nhrann tHa nj ifNy Nf
Washington, d. e., and then Florida. When |
hey return they will take up their residence |
n Sycamore street. Mt. Washington. The |
ride wore a brown travelling sutt in which she |
ooked simply lovely in the flower bedecked |
arlor. She is very well known in Mt. Wash |
lctou society," and has been q neighbor of the |
emile man who is now her husband. Mr.. Boeh- |
Ter is a commission merchant doing business |
n Liberty street. He is a member of the |
;oard of Directors of the Mt. Washington |
chool.
THE annual literary contest for the General |
kin gold medal was held last night at the |
urry University. Prof. ]. Clark Williams pre- |
ding Rev. Nevin Woodside. d. D., opened |
ne exercises with prayer, after which the con- |
est began. The contestants and their subjects |
Tere as follows:
,r. DAWN Miss Catherine A. Carney, |
Weaving the Strand:'' Miss Cora A, Harris, |
And the Thoughts of Man are Widening with |
ne Process of the Suns" Miss Annie p.
.umm, Nv i'll it Pay?' Miss Gertrude E. Glib |
ony, "The Civilizing sword.' The judges were
lon. H. I. Gourley. Rev. Nevin Woodside. |
nd Hon. c. Hasbrouck. Mr.. Gourley was i'll,
owever, and DR.. G. w. Allyn took his place.
he prize was awarded to Miss Harris. In
laking the presentation, Rev. DIR. Woodsde
,ferred in touching terms to the fact that the
iver of medal. General Ekin, was lying at the
oor of death, which fact had cast shadow
yer the otherwise happy events of the even
lg.
THE Pittshurg branch of the Westminster |