Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
SEEN THROUGH A GLASS.

The Micros oscopical Society Offers Several
Valuable Prizes-Southside Ladies' Ar
ranging for u Hospital Fair-work OF
Temperance wom-n-Gossip of Society.
THE Iron City Microseopical Society held
its regular monthly meeting last evening.
There was fair attendance, most of the
members having returned from their sum-
mer outing and being ready to take up
microscopical research with renewed vigor.
Mr.. c. c. MelIor told the society what was
done at the meeting of the American Micro
scopical Society at Rochester, n. Y, held in
August One of the principal things done
at that meeting was the offering OF prizes
for the encouragement of microscopical
research. MI. MeIlor undertook to raise
$240, which is to be given as follows: Two
prizes of $50, two prizes of $780, two prizes of
$25, two prizes of SIS. These are to be given
for papers on subjects connected with the
study of microscopy, and cover a rather
wide range. MI. Mellor expects the sum to
be contributed by those interested in this
matter. At the conclusion of Mr.. Mellor's
address, which was listened to with the
deepest attention, DR.. Chevalier q. Jackson
made some remarks on "Animal Respira-
tion" that were distinguished by q de pth of
thought very creditable to the speakers re-
search. There were some very interesting
specimens of various kinds SHOWN in the
microscopes of the various members and
the society declared its first meeting OF the
fall season decided success.
THE Ladies' Aid Society, of the South
side Hospital, held a meeting yesterday af-
ternoon. 1t was decided that the fair for
the benefit of the hospital shall be held
November 7, in the Auditorium, Penn
avenue. Preparations are going on, and the
ladies are working hard to insure the sue
cess OF the entertainments. 1t will last
week, as did that of last year, and two meals
a day will be served throughout that period
to business Ipen and friends OF the hospital
generally. This feature OF the fair was
great success last year, it giving entire sat
1staction to those who partOok OF the hOspi-
taliJy of the ladies' as well as adding good
round sum to the treasury. There will be
bazaar and a different musical aud dramatic
entertainments every evening. The ladies' OF
the various churches of the two cities, who
assisted so willingly last year, will be asked
to take part again.
A RECEPTION was rendered last evening
to Rev. DR.. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes by the
members of the Doctors congregation, of
the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. DR..
and Mrs Holmes have just returned from
Europe. and feature of the evening was
short, informal talk by the Doctor upon
some or the sights of the tour. 1t was
pleasant affair in every way.
AN all-day sewing meeting was held yes
terday at the Day Nursery of Sterrett Union
w, G. L. u, North avenue, Allegheny, there
being large attendance in spite of the
wretched weather. There was a great deal
OF work done, aprons being the articles that
occupied the attention of the meeting. An
apron social is to be given at the end of this
month, the proceeds to go toward the re-
of confirmed inebriates. The So
c1ety has taken up the case OF one man who
was prominent professional man of Pitts
burg, holding high place in society, but
who has lost nearly everything through
strong drink. They have placed him in the
care OF a physician and hope to bring him
back to health and self-respect. The com
mlttee in charge OF the apron social are Mrs.
Samuel McNaugher, Mrs. William hice, Mrs.
T. A. Newell and Mrs. James Richey.
DAVID MCALLISTER, son of Rev. David
pastor of the Eighth Street Re-
formed Presbyterian Church, is to be Or
dained as minister OF that creed, in his
fathers church, tomorrow evening.
Rev. David McAllister, ST., will preach the
sermon. and will be assisted in
the ceremony OF ordination by Rev. MIR.
Kerr, who arrived in Pittsburg FROM Scot
land a short time ago. Presbytery meets on
the occasion for the express purpose of or
dalnins the young man. He was licensed to
tuctlng services i'll different churches since
that time. He will leave for Oakland, Cal,
within Il few days. He is to do missionary
work among the Chinese at that place.