Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
AT THE OLD KNOX PARK.


pital will be lent additional interest by the
selection for its occurrence Of the grounds
of the old country house of the Knoxes. in
Knoxville. 1t was very beautiful place in
its day, as probably plenty of fashionable
people remember, since the Knoxes were
among those who led in the social world of
Pittsburg, particularly during their occu-
pancy of this place. There have
been good many changes since.
The property, when sold to land
Improvement company, was subdivided
for individual property purposes. Fortu-
nately, what might be termed the park, in
which the house stands, has been left intact,
and is to-day as attractive, though perhaps
more strictly left to natures sweet will, as
when the Embryo Comtesse di Montercole
ran tiny girl through its shady walks, and
enjoyed sumptuous feasts Off the famous
Knox grapes. The house is in keeping with
the grounds-a building. thought to be at
least 80 years old, and built, after the fashion
needs. Two Of the spacious rooms will be
retained for the ladies connected with the
fete, SO that visitors will have opportunity
to see part at least OF a dwelling so replete
with interest
The proper way to reach Knoxville is by
either the Twelfth street or Eleventh street
inclines connecting with the Birmingham
road at these streets on the Southside- By
boarding a car at the head of either incline
a visitor can almost ride the entire way.
The walk itself is not an unpleasant one.
The Allentown electric road is promised to
be in operation by that time, but since elec-
trio roads in Pittsburg are so often
guilty Of procrastination, it would
scarcely be we'll to look forward to such
certainty. 1t may be also that the mana
gers will arrange to have hacks to meet the
guests at the head OF the incline, though
this Is not certain. A meeting was held yes
do fo 40. f,.k IL, Il
meetings will be or daily occurrence from
now on. The energy and the well-known
good fortune that has hitherto attended ef-
forts for the Southside Hospital make it
quite reasonable to predict a most success
ful as well as agreeable event.
AN interesting circular has been sent to
THE DISPATCH by Miss Mary McCandless of
Pittsburg, TOR the Board of Woman Man.
ayers of the Columbian Exposition. 1t comes
from the Woman's Dormitory Association,
and its purport is to render feasible the
visiting to the Exposition OF young women
of moderate means unchaperoned, or other
wise unaccompanfed. Those fathering the
project are responsible persons in Chicago.
the President being Mrs. Matilda B. Carse,
the Secretary, Mrs. Helen M. Barker and a
wealthy Chicago banker, Mr.. Elbridge G..
Keith, has been selected for treasurer. In
brief, the plan is to erect buildings adjacent
to the Fair grounds for the accommodation
of 5000 people, and to do this by forming n
stock company having a capital of $780, 900
issued in shares OF $40. Stock will be
will have 1t redeemed in the form of lodging
after the Exposition opens. Stockholders
will not be charged above 40 cents, and the
rate may be as low as 35 cents per day. The
circular adds that the shares will be trans
fer,ble, SO that If the first holder does not
exhaust their fnce value, she is at liberty to
make them over to a successor to accom-
plish that purpose. Moreover. shareholders
will receive q pro rata share of the profits,
should there be such when the enterprise is
closed. Other detail is added, which inter-
nicating with Miss Mary McCandless, whose
has established herself in Room 10, Times
building. for to-day and to- morrow, between
the hours OF II and O'Clock. Miss McCand-
for Western Pennsylvania. The plan is par
ticularly commendable, being thoroughly
American in its principles and utilitarian
saSusn tsSugh not liant scSs%s This so
favored sisters" Instead 1t Is q wisely laid
method to circumvent tho avaricious hotel
and lodging house keeper Of that big West
ern city.
THE most interesting event in the East
End this week will be the midsummer con-
cert at the Kenmawr under the direction of
Mr. Cyrus V. Gates. The entire East End
has novel decoration in the announcement
placards. Every person possessing a fence
has apparently given the support of that
fence to the concert project, for the placards
are as numerous as bill boards in theater
season. They even are hanging from the
branches of the trees. Sometimes, alas! with
their faces from the road and "their backs to
the foe."
The concert, doubtless, will be fashiona-
BILE success, and certainly Il musical one, as
the performers both known and unknown
are Of a very fine order of merit. The seats
are now on sale, and the number OF them
being limited intending visitors must make
an early call. The idea OF giving q concert
under the trees is very pretty one, and
presumably an outgrowth OF last summers
the wit and love of Shakespeare's fair Rosa
lind presented in realistic forest of Arden.
THE closing entertainment of St Joseph's
Academy took place yesterday and the
many friends and patrons of the school
crowded the spacious halls and parlors to
from Pittsburg and near towns were pres
ent. Among the number, Rev. Bishop
Phelan, Rev. Fathers sheedy, McTishe. Gra-
ham, Landing, Cosgrove, honored the COM
mencement by their presence.
The Pittsburg graduates in the class of five
were: Miss Sara A. Lappan and Miss Mary ".
Wilson.
The particular feature of the programme
was an allegorical poem, "Adrift," which
took the place of the conventional valedic-
tory. The stage was beautifully set with
an ocean scene, and the graduates all az
peared ready for sail upon the waters.
First came mariner seeking pilot, and at
her call Religion enters Then Ambition
asked to guide the destinies Of the vessel
and being denied, Pleasure asked the same
privilege and was likewise refused. Finally,
Religion takes the helm and Ambition and
Pleasure enlist under her banner and all
get on board the boat and hoist the sail and
a "a T. tourney
The work was under the special direction
of Byron w. King.
A PHYSICAL culture drill of wide in
terest will be given to-morro W evening in
Braddock under the management of Miss
Marietta r. Kennedy, in the old Lytle Opera
House. This exhibition is prior to grand
final one before the State Teachers AssOcia-
tion ut Beaver Falls. and the proceeds of the
first will be used to defray the expense in
volved In purchasing costumes ana otner
The girls will wear q plain skirt with blouse
waist, having bar of yellow on the right
side Of the cap slippers and dress ana !.
side. The technical name of the drill, which
is said to be very fetchy. Is Delsartean
seance. Braddock society has grown excited
over its possibilities for enjoyment.
Social Chatter.
MRS. JOHN ALLDRED corresponding Secre-
tary of the Southside Hospital Ladies' Aid
Society, sends q short note to The DISPATCH
announcing that at yesterdays meeting as
surance WAS given of transportation from
the top of both Eleventh and Twelfth street
inclines either by hacks or cars, on the even
ing of the fete Friday, July g. A mandolin
club, composed of Messrs. Will Salisbury. A.
H i'll and Hartman, has promised it's services
and several popular singers will form an
additional attraction.
The closing exercises of st. Mary's Semi
nary, Greensburg, were held in the half of