Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-24

Easter week was distinguished by mum
Der of important weddings This is not ar
unusual thing, for it is the general under
standing that there must be an abstainins
from all things of an earthly character tol
she seven weeks of Lent Whether mar
-isge can be considered an earthly thing, in
view of the popular belief that the sacra
nent is Of celestial nature, is open to ques
ion. Still weddings are regarded as frivo
.ous, SO far as Lent is concerned, and the
strict observer of church fasts and feasts
always waits until Easter before rounding
out loving happiness at Hymen's altar,
Wednesday, Mr.. j. L. Dawson Speer, sor
Of Mr.. Charles E Speer, of the First Ma.
ionsl Bank, was married in Baltimore tc
Miss Margaret Lyons Taylor, of that city.
The bride, who has made an occasional visit
70 Pittsburg, will be welcomed BY society
IS a permanent resident at the conclusion OF
he wedding tour
A wedding distinguished for pretty detail
was that of Miss Elizabeth Mary Thurston
70 Mr.. Lewis Buckley Stillwell, at Calvary,
Tuesday. Particular attention was paid to
he floral decorations. The wedding cere-
nony was rehearsed on Monday evening,
after which there was pink supper.
Miss Nan Clark Hodges marriage to Mr..
William J. McCance, Tuesday evening, was
mother pretty ceremony that Joined two of
Pittsburg's brightest society people.
The SeWickley Valley lost one of its fair
st maidens by the marriage of Miss Nellie
J. Duncan to Mr.. William A. Shepard
Wednesday evening. The East End will be
he home of the young couple after a few
weeks spent in other cities.
There were several quiet home weddings
about which little was said outside the i'm
mediate circle of relatives and friends of
.he parties, but they were just as important
@ the participants as those of the more
prominent people. A dozen or SO are
scheduled for the coming week.
Cards were received IN the CITY Yesterday
containing the announcement by Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry G. Willard, OF Chicago, of the
marriage at that place April 20, OF their sis
5er, Miss Alice Rafferty,, to Mr.. Charles
Donnelly. Mr.. Donnelly is the well-known
,oke operator, one of Pittsburg's most
popular and respected citizens The
bride is the daughter of the late
Bernard Rafferty, and sister of Mr..
Oonnelly's first wife, to the care of whose
,hildren she has been devoted. Mr.. and
Mrs. Donnelly will make wedding trip to
California and will be at home at the family
residence, Fifth and South Negley avenues,
lfter October l. They will meanwhile have
he best wishes of innumerable friends.
The Women's Exchange had an interest
ne meeting last week, when the annual re-
ports of the Chairman, Secretary and Treas
Irer showed that the exchange has pros
oered very well during the past IL months.
The Board of Managers was elected. It
consists of practically the same prominent
aides who have done so much good work on
he board ever since the exchange was organ
zed In April, 1886 The board will elect
,ficers of the exchange the first Monday in
May.
The performance of 'David Garrick" by
he Amateur Dramatic Club, at Masonic
Hall, Allegheny, last Tuesday, is remem-
)ered with pleasure by all who were for
innate enough to be present. The members
Is the company had had the advantage of a
iress rehearsal at Morganza the night be-
ore, and the performance went with re.
narkable spirit and smoothness Mr.. n.
Sylvester Scovel, as Dayid Gdr7iek, was
7ery good Miss Lucy Haworth, as Ada,
vas simply charming Mr. j. Werner
Scaife, as Nr. hagOt, is particularly deserving
IF special mentionr. The other parts
we're all acceptably played by Messrs Rid
lie d. Hsworth, Frederick w. Albree,
Netcalf and Davis. and Misses Edna Young
md Florence Mcknight. The company as
1 whole was much better than many profess
ional companies that have appeared at the
Pittsburg theaters this season. The West
,rn University Mandolin Club added much
o the pleasure of the entertainment BIZ its
excellent music
The success of the entertai nment given
oy the Glee and Mandolin Clubs of the
Western University in Sewickley last week
will draw large audience to Carnegie Hall
le1t Friday, when the concert is to be re-
oeated. Mr.. j. G. High will lead the Glee
ylub. The patronesses of the clubs in
1uQes JDe following ldQles. Mrs. William
Chaw, Jr., Mrs. Charles J. Clarke, Mrs
John Walker, Mrs. James B. Scott, Mrs. NJ.
B. Riddle, Mrs A. E. W. Painter, Mrs.
Dts Il. Childs, Mrs William j. Holland.
Mrs. Thomas Ewing and Mrs j. B. Muir
ioch.
The lecture recitals, "The Meistersingers
If Nuremberg" that are being given under
he auspices of the Art Society, are the
most enjoyable entertainments that the
,ociety has offersd its friends this season.
Madame Constance Holland has made host
If friends in this city already, both in her
professional and private capacities Last
Friday afternoon she made q very agree
tbie impression, as much on account
If her charming personality as on
hat of her undoubted talents. That she
las perfect command of her instrument, the
piano, is shown BY the easy flow of her Ian
,uage, while her fingers are running up and
iown the keyboard with free but firm
ouch. Only the first act of the "Meister.
ingers' was given on Friday. The second
md third will be given at the Academy of
Arts and Sciences on Monday evening and
Thursday evening respectively. The Art
society must be congratulated upon having
procured the services of this talented lady
or the entertainment of its friends
The Art Society announces that 1t will
i've five more receptions before the close OF
he season. There will be the two enter