Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-08
Social Chatter

Social Chatter.
In answer to the 200 invitations sent out by
Mrs. Alan Wood, the ''minor element" OF
Pittsburg and Allegheny came on Wednes-
day afternoon to pay their respects to little
Misses Roland, Anita and Helen Wood. Mrs.
Who'd was assisted in receiving the little
folks by Mrs. Thomas Mckee, Miss Det-
willer, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Woods cousin,
and Mrs. Joseph r. Dilworth. Miss Det-
willer, who is spending the winter with Mrs.
Wood, is quite young, and gives promise of
being a beautiful girl. Besides her pretty
face, she has a naturalness and rare gra-
ciousnesS of manner which make her o
favorite with everyone.
FLORISTS say debutantes' boquets are some
what less than two-thirds the size of those of
former years. Though roses are as little
lasting as ever, they continue to be in favor,
as, undoubtedly, there is no flower so hand
some nor so satisfactory when used in large
quantities. This winter orchids also are
being much used. Unfortunately thev look
rather out of their element in ballroom,
for to be seen in their full attraction the
concomitantS of South America decayed
trunks of trees, moss and stones, are re-
quired.
Mr.. HOMER MOORE the musical literarian
and tutor will probably give some recitals
in the city prior to leaving in June for Eu-
hope, with the expectation of joining the
German stage The triumph which Mr..
Moore gained at the Symphony Orchestra
concert on Wednesday evening was another
of the well-earned recognitions contributed
to that gentleman's talents since his arrival
q short time since.
Mr. AND Mrs. II. CLOUD, of the West End,
gave a reception ON Saturday evening, at
which formal announcement was made of
sister, Miss Margaret Thomas, to Mr.. Evan
FLOYD, of Wilmerding. Miss Thomas has
just returned from sojourn in Florida.
MISS SARA SPANG will make her formal
entree into the social world next Tuesday
evening under the chaperonage of her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Spang who will give dance for her at the
Kenma Hotel.
THrRTY-EIeHT big bouquets were the floral
trophies laid at Miss Watson's feet on the
event of her coming out ball, and last night
there could be traced at least % equally
pleasant Preparations for Miss Margaret
Brown.
Miss CH1DDs, one of the most popular of
day in honor of Miss Zaidie Fulton, of New
York Miss Fulton is said to be the most
popular visitor Pittsburg has seen this win
ter.
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, of Lawrence
VILE, entertained its parishioners with
Augustine's Hall. given by the Young Peo-
ple's Literary and Dramatic Society.
Miss ANNIE SMITH, whose engagement to
Mr.. Scaife was announced officially by The
DISPATCH some time ago, will be the guest
-of honor this afternoon at q reception given
by her sister, Mrs. Horton Singer.
Mrs. CHARLES GULF is spending this week
in Philadelphia. shortly after Mrs. Culp's
return she and Mr.. Culp will lset up their
dainty establishment in a pretty house in
the Baum plan i'll East Liberty.
Mrs. HARRY REA gave small dinner on
Tuesday. Other equally exclusive affairs
we're Mrs. Joseph r. Dilworth's pink tea on
Wednesday and Mrs. Ross j. Martins dinner
on the same afternoon.
Mr. AND MRS. EDWIN GRAHAM FERGUSON,
7, ,w nvav IN their wedding tourney will he
Mt home january % and February at the
home of Mr.. Ferguson's mother, Mrs. j.
Scott Ferguson.
Mr. AND Mrs. J. NJ. AIKEN have issued in
vitations for their daughters, Miss Mar
garet's marriage TO Mr.. Clarence E. Bed
lent on Tuesday evening OF next week.
Mrs. A. L. w. PAINTER's guests, who al
most brought Pittsburg's social world to
their feet have gone their several ways
leaving behind them train of regrets.
SOCIAL engagements for next week are be-
in1r made with n dne regard for the Kendall
repertoire. 1t will be the theater party
week of the season so far.
FEW friends of Mrs. W. A. Dunlap nee
Stevenson, of Robinson street, were enter
tanned at pink and white dinner last
night.
MRs B. F. RAFFERTY, of Fifth avenue and
Didwpll street, gave a dinner last night to IA
peopie. The table was decorated in yellow.
Miss GILLEspIE. of Thomas street, The
Boulevard, gave an entertainments of rnu
steal nature TO her friends last night.
Mrs. JOHNSON gave a theater party to see
"Alabama'' last night. in honor of Miss
Petit, Miss Child's guest
The Misses Price, OF the East End give a
card party on next Wednesday evening at
their Fifth avenue home.
DIR. T. j. GALLAHER, of Collins avenue,
East End, is home from visit in Pbla-
delphia