Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-19
PRETTY VETERANS


fire at Old City Hall-Tea Party at Trim
ity Church-Gossip Of Social Circles.
MARTIAL enthusiasm was at its height In
Old City Hall last night. Memories OF the
old days of nearly 30 years ago were aroused
by good, old-fashioned campfire, as it is
called. where songs. stories and general en-
tertainment were rife. 1t would not be con-
venient to build an actual campfire in a hall,
but the off-hand ceremonies can be observed
rs well as in the woods or fields where the
soldiers sought relaxation from their hard
ships during the war. Senior Vice Depart
ment Commander William o. Russell pre-
sided at the campfire last night There were
many interesting addresses, among which
must be particularly mentioned that by
Senator A. F. Thompson. OF Lvkens, who
told, in q plain, unvarnished way, the
good work that is being accomplished by the
Women's Relief Corps at the Memorial Home
property Mt Brookville. The home is for old
soldiers and their wives, and it is indeed a
haven of peace for the worn-out warrior and
those who are near and dear to him. There
is debt of 5000 remaining on the home
and it is to raise money enough to pay this
debt that the series of entertainments in
Old City Hall this week arc being given. A
number of songs, choruses and recitations
were rendered during the evening. Miss
Milligan, the elocutionist took part, and the
choir of Post l57 sang some taking selections
the veterans as they recalled the stirring
days of the early sixties. The quartette
consisted of Miss Carrie Tarrant, Miss Mary
Ott. Mr.. H. L. Horburg and Mr.. Rees. The
band of Alexander Hays Post gave some
really clever music during the evening, the
overture in particular provoking prolonged
applause: There was very large attend.
uyit QU n nj he
that will be used in the fair all the week. are
themselves things Of beauty. Nothing was
sold in the hall last night but lemonade.
The booth was festooned in blue and yellow
material and was in charge of Miss Lizzie
McGntre. This IL the first time the e. A. r.
as "a body ever assisted the Indies In any
make up for previous neglect, the veterans
seeing that the ladies are doing good service
and deserve all the assistance that can be
given them: The Ladies' Auxiliary of Pat
terson Post 50 will assist ut the fair on Thurs
day night. Tomorrow and for the rest of
the week dinner will be served daily from II
to O'Clock and supper from to Z. 1t is ex-
ppatrouixe perou shis deuart,nsnt % The yiands viii
be of excellent quality and we'll cooked and
the price Of the meals will be decidedly reas-
enable. Every evening there will be DIFF
ferent programme and the indications are
that o week OF patriotic pleasure is be en-
joyed.
The annual tea party at Trinity R. C.
Church, corner of Center avenue and Full
ton street, commenced last night. 1t will
continue this evening, the party always
lasting two days. The party is given in the
school hall. The two rooms on the lower
floor are used as supper rooms. There are
lace curtains at the windows, relieved Dy
bright green lambrequins, which show up
very effectively under the chandeliers, and
wax candles on the tables. The tables last
night were tastefully arranged, with pro-
fusion of flowers, silver and glass, all glow
ing, glittering under the sOftened lights.
As usual, there were crowds at the tables,
and the ladies in charge were kept busy for
two hours in satisfying the require
task, however, and no one was sent away
without being fully satisfied. 1t was de-
clared by all who took supper that they had
never sat down to better prepared or pet
ter served meal. On the second floor tables
for the entertainment of the gentlemen are
provided with cards, etc. The dancing hall
is on the third floor, where are also the
lemonade and flower booths. All were well
last night and the proba biities
are that the crowds will be much larger this
evening, Judging from the expressed deter
mination of those present. to come and
make all their friends come for the closing
night OF the fair. The fair is n decided
financial success so far. The proceeds will
be devoted to the benefit of the school.
THE marriage of Miss Amelia May Smith
to Mr.. Dean G. Goewey is announ ced to take
place on Tuesday, May g. in the Park Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church.
A WEDDING that will be interesting to
many Pittsburgers is to take place in Phila-
delphia. on the 9th Of May. The bride will
be Miss Louisa Ohme. one of the fafrest
daughters of the Quaker CITY, and the groom
nOnnlar PittShurner. TO
the East End Gymnastic Club. Prof. Kirch-
ner has hosts of friends in this city, all of
whom will wish him the greatest happiness
In his prospective new state.
A DRESS rehearsal of 'sDavid Garrick"
was given at MorganZa last night, by the
young people who are to give an entertain
ment tonight for the benefit Of the Fresh
Air Fund. The performance was very
smooth, and augurs well for the quality of
that to be given in Masonic Hall, Allegheny.
TO- night. The interest taken in that glorious
charity, the Fresh Air Fund, insures large
audience this evening. and the good work
tain that David Garrick" will have q worthy
The Western University
Club will furnish the music.
A VERY interesting address was delivered
by Rev. A. A. Lambing last night at Lafay-
cite Hall. His subject was "The Other Side
of Missionary Life" and the speaker man.
aged to extract q treat deal or information
from it, He was frequently applauded, the
audience listening to his words throughout
with the most eager attention. The lecture
was given under the auspices of st. Bene-
1ict's Commandery, No. lS9, r. C. U. X. of
st. John, and the proceeds will be devoted
70 the benefit of st. Benedict's Colored Cath
olic Church.
THE ladies of St. Brendan's Roman Cath
,lic Church will give tea party this even
ng. 1t is expected TO be delightful social
occasion. The church was dedicated last |
all, the pastor being Rev. Father Molly |
leaux, late OF st. Pauls Cathedral
THE Williamsburg Hall Association, L
}. o. F., gave a reception in the Opera House |
IL that city last evening. .
Two important weddings are announced |
o take place to-day. One is that of Miss |
dary Elizabeth Thurston and Mr.. Lewis |
Buckley Stillwell, at Calvary Protestant |
Episcopal Church, and the other, Miss Nancy |
lodge to Mr. William j. McCance.
Mrs. W. G. MoRELAND will give re-
eption this afternoon in honor of Mr.. and
1rs. j. A. G. House.
THE Marlboro Club, of Allegheny, gave
lance in Cyclorama Hall last night.
The Glee and Mandolin Clubs of the
Western University will give a concert at