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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1889
Page
4
A crowded Clubhouse ball week featured decorated rooms under Gorist care, Torre Bros Orchestra providing music, and ornate gowns with tropical plant decor creating a vivid panorama. Socials nearby highlighted engagements, receptions, and a crystal wedding theme among Pittsburgh society figures.
Kajanks Club hosts first annual event with Conne Brady providing music. Miss Lenora Glendaning and Albert L von Christy organize private theatricals at Slentening’s bows East End. Lafayette Club plans a charity pantomime to benefit the Newbors’ Home with select local guests attending.
Dr. Covell of Cleveland visits Mr and Mrs F M Evans over Sunday. Miss Lillie Terry travels east to spend time with sister Mrs Moony Jackson. Mrs Levy of Federal PRB-Cag and Miss Lattice Bald of Salins sroane are mentioned in the householder’s notes. Mrs W W Stevens of Bultais hosts relatives in town.
Fragmentary notices mention Mr Willis H Smith relatives and guests, arrivals and departures in Pittsburgh vicinity, friendships and travel plans, including references to Shen and Steubenville connections, with several names of local families and legal figures. The text reads as disjointed social bulletin jotted from early 20th century society pages.
Sewickley social notes record Mrs Joseph Craig visiting New York City. The Misses Warden return from a relatives visit in the East. Mr and Mrs Dale Jennings are back from a Western trip. Mr Whitesell and Mr Porter attend Park Hotel event. Charles Atwell and friends hosted a pleasant gathering with Miss Anderson Miss Smith and others visiting Mrs Joseph Craig as they prepare to depart.
Recruits examined at Fifth Avenue headquarters by Saber and Musket with drill nights for Battery B. Officers decide on expenditures and training, with elections in Companies F and D for First Lieutenant and Second Tyre, plus notes on Rifle and Brigade activities and state allowances arriving this week.
The Bijou Theater hosts Clara Morris in three favorite roles Camille Renee De Moray and Helene with a strong supporting company led by Fredric de Belleville. Nat C Goodwin also appears at the Opera House in A Gold Mine. The Lester and Williams London Specialty Company and Mrs Boott Siddon are planned for upcoming bills with best seats selling fast.
A collage of theater news notes Juliet and Romeo casting, Othello tours, and plans by J. Harry Rows in Youngstown and nearby cities. European arrivals Madam Albani and Signor Tamagno head to Chicago after touring Europe, with critics and impresarios debating truth and talent in contemporary press.
A review of art displays features A Buran Wall returning from the mountains while Otis Weber’s Breakers etching draws praise. D B Walkley’s small watercolor studies charm at Mayor’s, and James Woodwell’s Magnolia marine scene charms with calm color. Mac Will Rens photographs winter cottage and George Herzen landscapes receive mixed praise. Henner works draw attention at Gillespie’s, Bosman’s Creek scene shown at Boyd’s, and Fred Bosman’s painting demonstrates recognized talent. Stevenson shows two works at Boyd’s with varying reception, while technical notes discuss pigment stability and color chemistry affecting works by artists.
A large audience at Old City Hall welcomed Commander in Chief General Alger and distinguished guests during a visit in Allegheny county. Local committees and speakers celebrated the occasion with toasts, remarks, and a subsequent supper at the Tontine hotel, highlighting civic pride and gratitude.
Post 157 closes week four with a fair and dancing on Monday to Wednesday. A Saturday comics program precedes a cash auction of band and other items. Admission is 10 and 3. The Post 156 Mt Washington fair begins on the 18th with strong prospects. Grand Army Ladies Circle No 62 hazard the rink and stress money needs to avert decline.
Charlie Howe, a lone survivor in the Johnstown flood camp, faced rejection from relief committees but was aided by the Ladies of the Grand Army as a soldier's orphan. Mrs Sherriff, visiting the relief circles, mourned the boy's plight and helped ensure his recovery after the disaster.
The fair planned by Postal will inaugurate Monday December 1 at Citizens' Car bail corner Porty-flrat and Butler streets with decorations booths lights and about $1000 in expenses. Grand Army posts 215 20 and 250 elect officers next week while Post 117 holds its regular meeting Tuesday. Uniontown incident notes Excalpunxt No. U. V. L. was mustered November 18 and officers for Post 14 discussed at recent gatherings. Governor-elect Campbell supports Adjutant General Hawkins as a key military appointment and Post 193 plans a Lysle Circle reception for G A B members and associates.
Camp 2 of Allegheny to publish election results next Sunday. Camp 2 marks its eighth anniversary on December 10 with a celebration including members and Ladies' Aid Society.
Bazaar at 18 Diamond Square Pittsburg offers all styles of ladies garments with reduced prices. Specials include jackets and outfits priced from $3 to $12. Open daily until 9 PM through Christmas. call early as goods are selling rapidly.
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