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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1891

Page

4

Fashion notes from Fifth Avenue gowns recall royal eras

A lively society column surveys spring dress trends inspired by Henry VI to Louis XVII, detailing canary silk ensembles, white crenadine laces, grenadines and china silks. It notes gowns, accessories, and the social season as society figures navigate Dessartism and Russellism with fashion as emphasis.

Fifth Avenue Henry VI Henry V Louis XV Louis XVII Henry Louis Drs Russell Os

The Amateur Theatricals and Society Notes

A lively page mixes Easter fashion and family portraits with a reader letter about courting etiquette. An heiress figure threads a suburban social scene as three suitors compete for attention, while local photographers and amateur theatricals add vivacious context to springtime society.

Birthday reception honors Lottie and Ben at New Thor er Hall

The first week of Lent featured social gatherings. A Birthday reception hosted by Mr. Christ and Kasur at New Throer Hall celebrated Miss Lottie El and Mr. Ben Knaur with about 150 guests attending.

Mr. Christ & Kasur New Throer Hall Lottie EL Ben Knaur Gocen

Social notes and marriages in the Columbia area

Venning and Anna Dalsell entertained the Columbia Orchestra at Miss yasenes residence. The marriages of Miss Ada Williams to Andrew A. M. of Sheridan avenue occurred on the 16th at the bride's residence with Rev. J. N. Swan officiating. A series of social events, parties, and visits across East End, Shadyside, and New York are listed, noting musicians, birthdays, travel, and local society gatherings.

Washington Dessartis Eh, Hassell Venning Anna Dalsell Columbia Miss Yasenes Mr. Baker Charles Dowde John Pinkerton Jean Snyder John Ada Williams W. DD. Williams Smith's Ferry Andrew A M Sheridan Avenue East End J. N. Swan

Sewickley Society Notes Highlights Local Social Life

Mr. F. EF. Richardson visits New York while Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hays return from Cuba. Miss Bessie Carpenter visits Philadelphia friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Chaplin return from their wedding trip. A stag dinner at Mr. Borrena’s home, and several receptions and teas are noted. The Fariday class meets weekly as the Centime Club with members named.

F. EF. Richardson New York Gilbert Hays Cuba Bessie Carpenter Philadelphia James Chaplin Mies Fanny Campbell Borrena Mrs. Kerr Edgeworth Henry M. Long Lone Jessie Young Painesville Graff Borrows Read Reveracing Wve Bink Whitinc McCleery Miss White Collord White Robinson Porter Whitmarsh Whitesell

Gossip of the Guards and Army News in Washington

Washington Infantry members report to armory at 12 30 tomorrow with Veteran Corps at the same hour. Florene Ler of Company K is named Sergeant Major. Eighteenth Regiment leggings arrive for issue by Quartermaster Davis. Veteran badges discussed for five and ten years service. Lt Doak and Lt Lowrie leave NCO School. Roush and Bigger appointed. Colonel Hawerns celebrates twelfth anniversary of colonelcy with invitations issued for next Friday. Diamond street armory to host preliminary inspections this week with ratings for attendance, discipline, and gear.

Carthars A. E. Hust Boston D. G. Fostex Fourteenth Regiment Washington Infantry Veteran Corps Canronal Fiorence E. Ler Perchment Gray Davis Poard Thie Gacnrt Infantry Veteran Corps Doak Lowrie Roush Bigger Pattion Greenland Seend Western Pennsylvania Colone Alex Hawerns Propos Washington National Guard Diamond Street Bane Efedina Hei Music and Hospital Corps

Department Encampment Heads to Altoona for Commander Race

The gathering departs for Altoona at 4 30 PM with Headquarters at Logan House set for 4 PM. Comrade Boyer of Post 68 Harrsiburg leads hopes for Department Commander, backed by Allegheny county delegates, while Stauffer Taylor and Trinkle contest the race.

Sherman Porter Memorial Service in Grand Opera House

Posts of Allegheny County hold memorial services for General Sherman and Admiral Porter at the Grand Opera House this evening. Department Commander Denniston presides with officers Burchfield Patterson Stewart Bengough Ashworth assisting. Music by Irena Sample Carrie Terrant and Post 137 quartet. Comrades read minutes on the deaths and multiple addressed speakers. Flowers placed by Sample Jones Lambert.

Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Logan House Denniston Opera House Council of Administration Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Cnn Comfurt Buyer Potteville Light Infantry Pennsylvania Boyer William D. Stauffer Lancaster Joan P. Taylor Mifflin County Samuel M. Trinkle Philadelphia Stauffer Lancaster County Geor H. ‘Thomas Pennsylvania Reserve Corps Pennsylvania Volunteers Grand Army of the Republic Taylor First Pennsylvania Cavalry Gettyburg Monument Commission Conrade Trinkle Post 8 Pittsburg Allegheny John Lambie Henry Sehultz Emil Poeretel J. F. Schrader T. J. Hamilton Lambert D. Ashworth W. F. Speer George Vasady Philp Lisckheuse D. St Clair Wineland Josep Nieth Ignatas Piom Samuel Scott H. C. C. Oshmler Hugh Morrison J. Hranif Onas Finzerald Geo. McCutcheon Fred Beckeart John Schuster John Brown Thimas J. Sample Thomas D. Holmes A. BR. Dawnen Fred Buechler Fred Leumoan W H. Peiffer A. C. Frank Jobo C. Sias D. A. Jones W. T. Powell James Sheppard John Dittla James Lewis C. R. Sheoler H. L. Hobarg W. J. Patterson H. H. Bengouga Mellwaine James L. Dawson D. A. Hapgerty Allegheny County General Sherman Admiral Porter Grand Opera House Joseph F. Denniston A. P. Burchfield James Stewart H. H. Bengough Daniel Ashworth Isses Irena Sample Carrie Terrant Post 137 Bengough Ashworth Slurgie, Collier and Ober W. D. Moore Charles F McKeans E. A. Montooh Lowers Thomas J. Sample W. H. Lambert

Comrades Pay Last Tribute to General Sherman at Union Station

About 300 comrades gathered Friday morning to honor General Sherman. Posts across the county sent floral tributes featuring Army of the Tennessee corps badges Fourth Fourteenth Fifteenth Seventeenth Twentieth and Twenty third. The arch bore Allegheny county and Grand Army emblems with flowers formed badges, honoring the illustrious commander.

Union Sherman Allegheny County Rees Edward Abel Army of the Tennessee

Ladies of the G. A. R. Guests Arrive for Encampment

Mrs. C. E. Hiret national president of the Ladies of the G. A. R. and her husband arrive in Louisville to visit Department President Mrs. Carrie V. Sherriff before departing for the encampment at Altoona. A special car for the ladies will be attached to the Bawm line.

C. E. Hiret Louisville Ladies of the Department Carrie V. Sherriff Altoona G. A. BK Bawm

Postroom Gatherings and Memorial Services in Altoona

Altoona Post 8 HQ at Grant House. Cadiz comrades meet Sherman funeral train at Cadiz Junction. Post 157 and others plan duties and memorials at the Opera House. Detroit Encampment candidate Hit endorsed. Encampment exchanges with Youngstown. McPherson Relief Corps to host March 19 entertainment with Prof. King. Comrades Gnothard and Lemon buried. Lemon linked to Hon. M. B. Lemon.

Altoona Grant House Cadiz, O Cadiz Junction General Sherman Samue E. W. Hit Detroit John 8. Lambie Admiral Porter Grand Opera House U. V. L. Youngstown Frank Opera House Lambert Roon Hamilton McPherson Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary East End Byron W. King Ladies’ Auxiliary Sixth Avenue Johan Gnothard Homewood Thomas H. Lemon Allegheny Lemon Pennsylvania M. B. Lemon

Camp activities and upcoming theater collaborations note

Camp SS receives applications for membership. A committee assists Post 161 in producing a new play at the Bijou in June. Camp 33 backs Post 89 with Fall of Atlanta at the Grand Opera House in March. Upcoming Camp 33 meeting set, discuss front piece for caps. A large Camp 33 meeting last Thursday elected John Bradley to fill a vacancy. Delegation from Post 15 attended, enlivening the gathering.

Camp SS Caps John Bradley Punt 15

Artistic Effects IX And Plant Decorations Listing

N Patterson advertises artistic effects and plant decorations for luncheons and dinners with novelties and German favors. Includes loose bouquets and carry arrangements from 41 Sixth Avenue opposite Trinity Church.

N. Patterson Sixth Avenue Trinity

Visit National Capital at Reduced Round Trip Rate

Last chance to tour the National Capital at 900 for the round trip with a 10 day limit and stop offs at Baltimore. Trains depart Union Station on March 56 at 8:00 AM. Vickers accepts on trains at 4:30 PM 7:15 PM and 8:10 PM. Parlor car seats and sleeping berths available at 110 Fifth Avenue office.

National Capital Baltimore Union Station Washington, D. C Vickers Fifth Avenue

Grand Removal Sale at Henricks Music Co Limited

Henricks Music Co Limited announces a removal sale to remodel its warerooms at 101 and 103 Fifth Avenue next to the post office. piano and organ stock from brands such as Chickering Lindeman Wheelock Hallet & Davis Stuyvesant Hardman Eunbe Steinway plus Palace Shon inger Packard Bridgeport offered at low prices with easy payment options.

Fifth Avenue Stuck Chickering Lindeman Wheelock Hallet & Davis Stuyvesant Hardman Eunbe Steinway Palace Shoninger, Packard Bridgeport Heneices Music Co Lim Firth Avenue

Carpet and Lace Curtain Sale Ad Across Four Towns

Lawrenceville Bloomfeld Millvale and Sherpsburg residents are urged to read a special carpet and lace curtain sale ad in another column. Branch stores at 4036 and 4100 Butler Street near Arsenal promise the same low prices this week. J. H. Roxger & Bro. promotes Snow City beer as uniformly excellent and recommends asking dealers for the perfect article.

Lawrenceville Bloomfeld Millvale Sherpsburg Butler Street Arsenal J. H. Roxger & Bro Snow City Jd. BH. Karkel & Bro’s

To Let Advertisements Promote Morning House Search

The notice suggests checking To Let ads tomorrow morning for housing options and notes that upcoming Mondays and Thursdays are special rent days. The guidance encourages readers to find a suitable house through current listings.

Moudays Snd

Excursion to Pittsburg Railroad Sale Offer

On Monday February 23 the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad will sell round trip tickets from all points on the P and IL E P Mc and Belle Vernon Divisions to Pittsburg and return at one fare for the round trip valid through February 24.

Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad P. McK Belle Vernon Pittburg

Pittsburg Exhibit Showcases Haseltine Collection

A week long view at Gillespie's features Charles F. Haseltine gallery paintings with Alfred Stevens Alberto Pasini Antoine Vollon Jean Jacquet and Charles Casin works plus pieces by Monet Rosaeau Millet and others. The public interest grows as the Carnegie plan for a national American art exhibition remains debated.

Gillespie’s Charles F. Haseltine Philadelphia Alfred Stevens Alberto Pasini Antoine Vollon Jean Jacquet Charles Casin Vollon Pasini Hus Jacquet Stevens Ban Fazin Pittsburg Munkitesy Munger Monticelli Monet Michel Mathun Madrazo Jacome Diaz Rico Rousseau Charles George Thompson London Millet Orat Rosaeau Fortuny Daubigny Vibert Henner Casanova Pasiul Mauve

Delsarte System Sparks Crests at Sterrett School

Teachers' Institute lectures and Delsarte culture sessions begin as Muss Nicholson leads pupils at Sterrett and Miss Nicholson drills in the Delsarte system. Prof Delos Fall, Albion College, lectures on the United States of Brazil and the Pan-American Council.

Teachers' Academy Hepburn Johns Tom Dirspatch Max and Circle Miss Kennedy W. W. Kennedy Allen School Johns Praed Hood Dobson James Whitcom Riley Eugene Field Academy Huper Russell Sterrett Muss Nicholson Boston Delos Fall Albion College Mich Teachers’ Institute Ann Arbor University State Instatutes Michigan United States Brazil Pan-American Council Full Butler M. E. Church Hell East End

Navy’s lack of eminence contrasts with army leaders

The passage notes that while army officers like Grant Sherman Logan Alger and Devens achieved public esteem after the Civil War the navy produced no equally eminent figures in civil life or public speaking.

Navy Grant Sherman Logan Alger Devens Efort

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