Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-13
AT LENT'S APPROACH

Large Functions Give Way to Smaller
Affairs Before Being Finally snufred
Out on Ash Wednesday Mrs. Kirk
Portcr's German Next Weeks Even.
THE popular hops at tine Kenmawr Hotel
will probably be concluded, at least unit
Lent is over, by the dance arranged for Sat
urday evening" February 20. The guest at it
will have then an opportunity to inspect and
admire the admirable process of redeeora-
ton gone through in the last month, The
large circular hall between the pariors and
reading rooms is painted and frescoed very
prettily and looks even more imposing than
ever. and this, with the several dainty
touches given to the parlors, gives the hotel
entrance quite bright, new look.
INVITATIONS were received in the city
yesterday to the marriage of Miss Margar-
eta Hendrickson Cloud, daughter OF An
drew NJ. Cloud, of Wilmington, Del, and Mr..
George F. Smith, of Pittsburg. The cere-
mony will take place Thursday evening,
February 2J. at II O'Clock, in the West Pres
byterian Church, of Wilmington, several
Pittsburg friends of the bridegroom expect
ing to be present on that interesting occa-
SION Mr.. Smith has been a resident OF Pitts
burg for some time, and is popular IN MS
social and esteemed in his business rela tiobs
in this city.
FROM the feeling evidenced in the social
set represented at the Monday evening
dances, it is just possible, while there has
been no declared deferment of the next
dance, that such an action will be rendered
necessary. Undoubtedly there has been
great reluctance expressed by many people
to returning so soon to the scene of the sor-
rowful event of n week ago: and this likely
implies small attendance at these usually
agreeable events.
THE popular waltz now in fashionable
circles is the music of composition written
by Mr.. Jesse B. Jones and entitled "Echoes
From Cresson Springs" AS only hasty
glance can be given,at the present time to q
copy lying on the writer's desk, its merit
can only be generally gauged, but its popu-
larity is evidence that ought TO support its
worthness. 1t has been played by
both the Gernert and Toerge orchestras,
at affairs in the two clubs: and it
is said to be very much of fayorite with
dance lovers. The name OF the waltz was
probably prompted by a certain summer
cottage belonging to Mr. Jones and his SIS
ter, situated at Cresson Springs. BY the
way, rumor says that Miss Jones is part
composer of the waltz, but that her unas-
Stunning nature prevents the young laGy
from permitting her name to appear on the
title page. Mr.. Jones has promised to issue
a caprice in short time, which is said to be
very pretty, indeed.
In the Williamsburg Opera House last
night .an entertainments composed of tab
leaux and music was given by the young
ladies of Edgewood and Swissvale, for
sweet charity's sake according to the pro-
gramme. Among the well-known people
n oII<
Mr.. H. B. Brockett, Jr.. tenor: Mr.. James
Hetzel, basso: Mr.. William Darlington, bari
tone; Messrs L W. Duff and W. G. Smith,
mandolin and guitar; Miss Laura Cope and
Mr.. c. c. Mellor, accompanies. There was
a very large attendance, in spite of the bit
terly cold weather. The tableaux were we'll
arranged, the performers looking very
natural in their carefully chosen cos
tunes Among the strI<inglv living pictures
were "Pygmafon and Galatea," Esther,
Vashti and Ahasueras, Queen Elizabeth
and Mary Queen OF Scots" "Babes in the
Wood" and the concluding tableau, Before
and After Lent Mrs. Mellor and Mr..
Brockett sang Verdi's "Parigi o Cara" with
much feeling and made the hit of the even
ing: although the baritone solo by Mr.. Dor
rington, alt Were a Knight of the Olden
Time" and the trio by Mrs c. c. Mellor, Mr..
Brockett and MIR. James Hetzel, ITO Sol
Quest Anima,'' were loudly aDpauded.
neat sum will be realized from the enter
tainment. to be applied to various charit-
able objects in the neighborhood OF Edge
wood and Swissvale. Mrs. JEANNE Paul
managed the tableaux In a perfect manner,
and word of praise must be given Mr..
Charles W. Wade for his manner of direct
ing the calcium lights. on which the success
OF this kind OF an entertainment so greatly
depend.
A SPECIAL from Washington last even
ing says: Senator and Mrs. Quay gave
-hio iob dad he
the Vice President and Mrs. Morton, with
other members of the Cabinet and a large
attendance of Representatives from both
Houses of Congress. The floral decorations
of the rooms. consisting of roses mingled
with a proiusion of palms and tall ferns,
were most elaborate and beautiful Mrs. Quay
welcomed her guests in a handsome princess
gown of pansy velvet over front
Detticoat of heiotrope silk, with draperies
of lace. Miss Cora QUAY. the Young debu,
tante who was thus pleasantly launched
upon society wore white and silver brocade.
Miss Quay. pink satin striped MORE; Miss
Catherine Quay. white mouslln de soir, with
rosettes of scarlet ribbon: Miss Prvde Quay,
of Pittsburg, white brocade: Miss Arm
strong guest of the house, white crepe, and
Miss Steadman, daughter of Ex-Governor
Steadman. of North Carolina. wore silver
Embroidered creme, with draperies of Brus-
sells net Qnite delegation OF pennsylvania
Congressman were present.
Social Chatter
THE dinner dance as a club affair, like it
WAS two years ago, has disappeared OFF the
face OF the earth, or that part of it known as
Pfttsburg Nowadays one hostess gives the
dinner and the dance also, fashion in
auourated it will be remembered, by Mrs. j.
M Schoonmaker a fortnight ago Mrs. Henry
Kirk Porter has issued invitations for a
function rather similar, though the dinner
will not be served until late, and then be-
tween two figures of the german. Mrs. Por-
fer will entertain week later with an after
noon tea of rather large dimensions.
THE committee of the Alumni Association
of the Pennsylvania College for Women is
delighted with the success which awaited
their first benefit, the Marie Decca concert,
and though the returns are not yet known
with exactness, the possibility of scholar
ship i. pretty well assured. The committee
will meet on Tuesday when all the reports
will be ready.
TOMORROW afternoon ut 4 o'clock the
French Mission of Pittsburg and Allegheny
will hold Its usual monthly service in the
chanel or Rev DR.. Purves' church on Wood
street. Owing to the Presidents indisposi-
ton, the services will be conducted by Rev.
DIR: James T. Satchei. probably one of the
best French scholars in Rttsburg.
Mr. AND MRS GEORGE WILSON. nee Uhlam,
are expected home this evening from their
wedding tour of which the happy couple
had devoted the or eater part TO visiting ana
sightseeing in Philadelphia. Until april
they Will reside with Wilson pere on High
land avenue after which they will set up
'the dolls house" for themselves.