Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-17

One OF the most delightful events Of the
week was surprise party rendered Miss v.
stemmer by her numerous friends in honor
of her 2lst birthday, on Carson street.
Dancing was the social feature of the even
ing, the music for which was furnished by
the Corliss Orchestra. Many handsome
presents were given. Among the guests
were the Misses Lizzie and Katie OFT and
Mary Kramer, Emma Beeler, Annie Jones,
Annie Cooley, Annie Dietzel, Emma and
Mary Butterbach, Nellie Mulligan, Mary
Roche and Ida Stemmer. Messrs. Frank
0tt Jacob and Fred Kramer MT. Hastlne,
Frank Shelter, Samuel Hanghey, George
Coats, Charles Hays, John Funk, John wat
kins, Fred Weber, Louis Bitter, Andrew
Reick Edward Lewis and Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Ulrich, of Allentown.
The marriage of Miss Mary L. Sloen to Mr..
William J. Ward, of Williamsburg, was cele-
brated Thursday evening in the Reformed
Presbyterian Church. Rev. r. c. Wylie, the
pastor, assisted by Rev. D. C. Martin, an
uncle of the groom, performed the cere-
mony. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. j. ii.
Steele and is a very beautiful and amiable
young lady. She was member Of the Y.
W. c. T. o., of the borough, and is the fifth
member of that association who has married
within the last two months. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward dispensed with the conventional tour
and have commenced their new life in
pretty house on Wallace street.
Mrs. J. S. Christy, of Glenfield, gave an
evening reception last Monday evening in
honor of Mr.. w. Angus KERN, of Pittsburg.
Among the guests present were the Misses
Ida Broaden, Elizabeth Crawford, Of Beaver
Falls; Efie Newman, Estella Roberts, Lois
Rankin, Bertha Rankin, Carrie Baltz, Sadie
Hutchinson, Crow, r. Johnston, McCrea,
Nester. Lotta Rankin ard Faris; Messrs
a = ae Gr0u a
j. Christy, II. Phillips. W. keylor, L. Jack
and others. The evening was spent in vocal
and instrumental music, reading and dane
ing. Luncheon was served at Il O'Clock.
very enjoyable evening was spent at the
residence OF Miss Ida Rosser, of Eighteenth
street. Monday evening last. The Lerona
Four, of Allegheny, was present. Refresh
ments were served, after which the guests
returned to their homes at late hour.
Rosser Kate sias, Carrie Ensell, Mrs Frank
Small, Mrs. Isaac Rosser and Mrs. William
Rosser, Messrs. John and Dave Rosser, Al
McEwen, John and Dolph Cant, Ed Head
rick, Bert Small, ALI Rosser, Cliff Rosser,
Ira Peregrine, Chester Farley, Mr.. Frank
Small.
Miss Annie Newburn entertained a num-
Der of her friends on Thursday evening at
her lovely home in Bellevue in honor of her
friend, Miss Name Hatfield, of Cleveland.
Music, card playing and dancing were the
features Of the evening. Among those pres
bottom. Elizabeth Caddick. Lou Rado, Mar
garet Davitt, Florence Newburn, Messrs.
John Snodgrass, Will Caddick, Burt Snod-
grass, Robert Bromley, John Newburn, Will
SnodgraSS and Lange.
Notwithstanding the inclemency Of the
weather last Tuesday evening the beautiful
Aihambra parlors Of Tarentum presented
gay appearance on the occasion of the first
full dress leap year reception. TIE parlors
were decorated with tropical plants. Guests
were present from Apollo, Kittanning, Ma
trona. Hoboken. Harmersville, Allegheny
and Wellsville, O.. About go couples took
part in the grand march, which was led by
Miss Nellie Flack. of Allegheny, and Mr..
David Spahr, of Wellsville, o.
"Queen Esther" the sacred cantata, ,,,will be
given in the Williamsburg Opera House
Thursday and Friday evenings, January %
and %, under the auspices of the Young
Ladies. Aid Society of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church of the borough. Miss Irene
Sample and Mr.. Harry Brockett will assist
on the occasion, together with large num-
ber of the best local singers. The proceeds
are for the benefit OF the new M. E. Church,
which is expected to be finished about the
end of next month.
One Of the pleasant events Of the past
week was the meeting OF the Sons Souci
Euchre Club last Friday even
ing at the home OF Miss Gussie Young, No.
1913 CHARTERS street, Allegheny. The head
prizes we're captured by Miss Mary McKel-
vey and MI. Fred Babcock and the ''boobies'
we're carried of by Miss Jennie Glover and
w. c. Esterlim. Refreshments were then
served, after which dancing was INDUCED
in.
Prof J. d. Anderson, Principal Of tho
Williamsburg public schools has been chosen
to act as master OF ceremonies at the one
hundred and thirty-third anniversary Of tho
birth Of Robert Burns which will be cele.
brated in the borough Opera House to-mor-
row evening week. programme of the
bard's songs will be presented, and afterrhat
q supper will be served, followed by dancing,
which will be kept up till morning.
The Caledonian Society of Allegheny will
celebrate the 133d anniversary OF the birth
Of Burns Monday evening, January 25, in
Cyclorama Auditorium, and among tho
nets of Bonnie Dundee" )" MARY Of Argyle
"Auld Robin Gray" scotland Yet, "My
Ain Native Heather" President Lockhart
will occupy the chair, and dancing will con-
cluds the entertainment.
The wedding of Miss Robertha Anderson
and Andrew Bostrom. OF McKeesport, took
place at noon on Friday, the 18th, at the |
residence of Mr.. Joseph Johnston of 2020 |
Sarah street, Southsde. After the wedding |
left for their future home in McKeesport, |
Pa.
One Of the gayest events Of the new year |
at Faye:te City on last Tuesday |
evening in the form OF q leap year soiree, at !
Al T$
yiven by the Misses Gala and Maggie O'Neil, |
Miss May Hamilton, Miss Georgia Baldwin,
Miss Sadie Springer.
A lecture VIII be given by the Rev. james |
r. Cleary, OF Kenosha, Wis, for tho benefit |
If St. Mary Of Mercy's new church, under
he auspices OF the Ladies' T. A. Society, |
Iuene Hall. The subject is, "My Trip to
Europe"
The John 0ripp Entertaining Club held |
heir second monthly reception at their club |
.ooms, No. sos Grant street. Dancing was
nent was served, and the guests went home |
much pleased with the evenings entertain |
nent.
,, Williamsburg Loyal Temperance Legion,
has been organized in that borough. It is |
of young people rom 10 to 10 years |
Did. They have taken for their motto, |
'Tremble, King Alcohol, We Shall Grow |
Jp."
Miss Marguerite Alexander, who has made |
many friends during her stay in St. Louis, |
will return in a short time to her home in |
Allegheny. 1t is also rumored that in the |
lear future Miss A. will link fortunes with |
prominent New York business man.
Mr.. Alpheus D. Wilson was united in mar.
.iage on Tuesday evening at the brides |