Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-05
ART AND HOSPITALITY.
A Pleasant Reception Given by the Pitts
burg Art Society-A Pretty Home We'd
ding at Shadyside-Mrs. Judge Stoves

A Pleasant Reception Given by the Pitts
burg Art Society-A Pretty Home We'd
ding at Shadyside-Mrs. Judge Stoves
Reception-Gossip of Society.
The reception that ushered in the sea-
sons series of assemblages OF the Art Soci-
ETY. last evening was brilliant occasion.
There was d gathering of intellect, learning
and culture such as must make any COM
pany distinguished and interesting, while
the utter absence of formality caused an
hospitable atmosphere to pervade the place
that made everyone feel thoroughly at
home. The spacious parlor of the society
was hung with specimens of the skill and
thought OF some of the greatest water color
artists of Paris, London and America, giving
the walls bright and oheery appearance,
and atfording plenty of occupation for the
guests in studying the various styles Of
work there depicted. Among the more
noticeable pictures were can Old Garden"
by Mrs. Rhoda Holmes Nicolls, of New
York; Evening Glow" by Henry Farrer, OF
New York; three pretty examples of the
Dutch school, a Holland marine view, "Pay-
sage Picardie,' and Holland landscape by
II. w. Ranger, New York; THE River, by
Henri Jourdain, Paris. and Cavaliers IN
Eighteenth Century Costume" by Lou.N
Jimenez. The collection throughout is so
good that it is not easy to particularize
without doing injustice to some not men
toned. Mr.. Colbert Fl. Greer, of New York,
gave short informal talk on water-color
painting, its origin and its development He
Is clear. incisive speaker, and his person
ality is that of a bright, cultur ed man. His
address was'very much enjoyed. There was
a large attendance, and many of those pres
ent last night will visit the rooms again this
week, since the pictures are to remain on
exhibition for several days. A general in
vitation is extended to the public to enjoy
the display while it remains in Pittsburg.
A PRETTY home wedding took place last
night at the residence of Mrs. Spencer,
Cypress street, Shadyside. 1t was that of
Miss Lillian Amelia Spencer, daughter of
Mrs. Spencer, to Mr.. Joseph Simmons Myers.
Only the relatives and immediate friends of
the couple were present, and the occasion
was essentially family gathering. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Cha-los A.
Holmes, D. D., of the Shauyside Presbyterian
Church Miss Spencer is a niece OF Mr.. Ell
mund Watts, of Bellevue. and has host OF
friends in PittsDurg society. Mr.. Myers is
one of the editors of the Pittsburg Post, and
has a wide reputation as a very bright news
paper man. The bride was gowned in q
white Indian silk, garnished with white lace.
She was unattended. The hocss was dec
grated with choice eXOtics and white rose
buds, and presented lovely appearance.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Myers left
for an Eastern tour. Upon their return they
will live at Mrs. Spencer's house for short
time.
SEwICKLEY was very gay yesterday. In
the afternoon there was Il reception, given
by Mrs. Judge Stowe in honor of her daugh-
ter in law, Mrs. Edwin Walford Stowe. She
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. FL. o.
Haynes, of Richmond Ind, and Mrs. Frew.
In the evening there WIS q dance given TO
the friends of Mr.. Van D. Stowe. A charm
U1 in toi tao u-oc ntar. .toi inn mi
at the home of Mrs. Alexand er Laughlin, one
of the most delightful of the younger mar
ried ladies of the Valley, yesterday after
noon from to g. Amid the cheerful cls tier
OF the tea cups and the aroma OF the choicest
products of Cathay the merry party passed
away those most cheerful hours OF the day
that come between luncheon and the even
ing family reunion; small reception to
few friends was given by Miss Mary Os-
borne, OF Sewickley, last evening.
PORT PERRY had its wedding last even
ing Miss Lizzie Stucki, Of that place, be-
coming the bride OF Dr. &. Tell, OF Brad
dock.
MRS. G. F. MULLER, of Sewickley, will
go to Washington, D. c., to-day to attend the
wedding of her brother, MIR. Francis E.
Camp. to Miss Elizabeth M. Boswell, of
Washington. The father of the bridegroom,
Rev. Norman w. Camp, was mt one time rec
tor of St. Stephens Church, Sewickley.
THE wedding of Miss Keck, daughter of
DR.. W. H. Keck to Mr.. C. NJ. South was to
have taken place this evening in the Grace
Reformed Church, but has been postponed,
owing to the sudden death of Mr.. Souths
father. Deep sympathy is expressed for the
family, and particularly for the young
couple whose nuptias have been put Oft for
one OF the saddest causes that could exist.
MRS. TINpLE of Penn avenue, is in st.
LOUIS were she will remain for the rest OF
the month, the guest of friends.
TO-DAY Mrs. W. II. Mcconnell, of Howe
street, will leave for Philadelphia and Balti-
more to visit relatives. She will be accom-
panied by Mrs. H. B. Pepper.
FASHIONS IN wall papers change every
day to greater or less extent. Sometimes
it is only in the size OF the patterns while at
others the colors schange SO radically, in
company with the Designs that the papers
are entirely different from those OF the pre-
vious year. This season there is a tendency
toward dark papers. They will not be used
generally ior two or three years, but thereis
a decided leaning toward them that will be
markedly manifest before very long. The
new patterns are generally in rich, cloudy
when blended, beautiful bronze effects.
Papers OF this kind will be used at present
only in libraries and luxurious offices. but
eventually, it is predicted, they will come
into general use and be seen in parlors, din
ing rooms and bedrooms, as they were n dec
ade ago.
Mr.. I. c. WATKINS and Miss Hattie
E. Lees were married last evening at the
home of the bride in Sharpsburg by Rev.
Thomas Thompson, pastor of the Sharpsburg
Presbyterian Church. There were IL large
number Of guests present. Mr.. Watkins Will
locate in Parnassus.
THE Ladies' Aid Society of the Southside
Hospital met yesterday afternoon to hear
reports of the committees having charge of
the coming lair. All of them reported that
the arrangements were being pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible. One feature Of
the fair will be novel in its character,
and no doubt will result in large
receipts. The Indies have decided to serve
sandwiches and coffee on the night of No
vember Selection night, 1t was at first
suggested that this lunch only be served at
midnight, but q committee will in all prob
ability make an effort to arrange with tile
leading newspapers to have election re-