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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1890

Page

4

Week of Society Events in Pittsburg Shines

A recap of a bustling Pittsburg week features Miss Mary Louise Beggs and Mr Henry Sproal wedding at the Lawrence Dilworth residence, multiple ceremonies in Sewickley and Lawrenceville, a grand second assembly ball, and a string of lavish receptions and theater parties across East End and North avenue venues.

Mary Louise Beggs Henry Sproal Lawrence Dilworth Pittsburg William Holmes Annie L. Holmes George Rube Sewickley Pittwe Edith Gilmore Robert J. Cunningham

Week in the Theatres Amid Laughs and Farewells

The week yielded no major dramatic treasures with a knockabout Howard Lovins style. A Brass Monkey delighted crowds as usual, Carleton Opera Company nears its end in America, Fanny Rice gains press splash for a comic opera future, and Maggie Mitchell denies retirement while Emma Abbott's Yeomen of the Guard continues to draw audiences.

Yeomen of the Emma Abbotts Emma Abbott Hrrives Jones

Windsor Club Hosts Pleasant Reception at Windsor Hotel

A lively social scene unfolds on the Brownsville road with a Windsor Club reception at the Windsor Hotel last Thursday. Upcoming events include a fourth anniversary Salesmes Assembly entertainment at New Turner Hall and elocutionary musical performances at Southward school hall. Numerous private parties and socials are noted across Allegheny and Pittsburgh, with invitations issued to members of Venus Castle and the Ladies of the G. A. R. and other local groups.

Wintnor Brownsville Road Windsor Club Windsor Hotel New Turner Hall Forbes Avenue Lizele Pershing Anderson School Hall Allegheny Venus Castle Grand Army Hall Fourth Avenue Pittburg Jas. Adama Grant Street Mary E. Humbert Clark West Diamond Street Thomas Cullin Charles Itrnet Jennie Fisher W. EB. Covert ReneeEe Street Baptist Church Pride of the West Council No. 157 Maude Holts Lower St. Clair Seana Tn Domin Taparred Music Pha Beethoven Quartet Club Hamilton

Social notes of Philadelphia visitors and departures

Mrs H D eee wife of a Baptist divine of Philadelphia visits in the city. Master Harold B Frederic of New York visits with uncle and aunt Phil T Wels of Allegheny. Rev J H McDonald returning to Wesleyan University after visiting East End. Miss Ida M Nickel of 200 Penn avenue leaves with cousin Daisy Sippel to visit relatives in Youngstown D. Miss Rowena Landon of Beaver Pa guest of Seventh Avenue Friday. Mrs Jean Wallace Webster soprano at Third Preeditorian Church ill with severe attack of influenza. convalescent unable to be out. Mr R Gayer Nicholls of Allegheny sails Wednesday by steamship Ci of Chicago to his home in don. Farewell parties mark his two-year stay. he will be missed. Mr William L Wricht of S & Co married last Wednesday at ver Falls Pa. returns home with bride. Best man John B Morrey. bridemaid Mise Eilien Mercer. Congratulations to the newlyweds.

Daisy Sippel Youngstown Rowena Landon Beaver Seventh Avenue Jean Wallace Webster William L. Wricht Ver Falls John B. Morrey Mise Eilien Mercer

Sewickley Society Hosts Theatre and Nuptial News

Sewickley society notes guest visits from Katon and Meadville while Miss Gilmore weds R J Cunningham and the Sewickley Valley Club stages Tyrolean Queen. Theatre group from Pittsburgh to perform two short plays, with cast including Miss Hardin and Mr Frer Arter.

Opera House to Open with Nadjy and The Drum Major

Rudolph Aronson Comic Opera Company opens a brief Grand Opera House season with Nadjy a new production from the Casino New York and a staged reading of The Drum Major, a Offenbach piece laid in Napoleonic France. Casts include PauLine Hall Eva etc and a strong burlesque showcase follows also presenting Fascination with Miss Cora Tanner and Howard Big Burlesque Company at the Academy of Music.

Rudolph Aronson Casino New York Penemeae Offenbach Achiev Paneer Messrs Max Freeman Smith France Spain Napoleon Aronson New York Casino Kawin Ste Charles Campball W. Madin Bills Wone Wittinuse Bas Bartlay Campbell Naneer Lisa Clay Britten Aimple Robert Buchanan Mies Cora Tanner Grand Opera House Miss Tanner Charles Coote Academy of Music Howard Big May Howard

Atos in London heads Harriet Theater bill with Lisle Leigh

A bright parody of Old Homestead titled Atos in London leads Harriet Theater this week. Lisle Leigh stars with Arthur Sprague and William Davidge in supporting roles as strolling players. Production promises lively scenery carried by the company and strong comedy moments.

Magnis Harold Press Club Henry Watterson Old City Hall Watterson Kleber

HELD by the Enemy at the Bijou and Other Stage News

Stage whispers report that Gillette's stage drama HELD by the Enemy will tour locally in a few weeks with new scenery and strong company. Marg at Maree and Cora Tanner are named for forthcoming Bijou appearances with preparations and tours across Philadelphia and New York.

Opening of Pennsylvania Memorial Home Dedication

The formal opening and dedication of the Pennsylvania Memorial Home occurred last Thursday afternoon with many attendees. The Women’s Relief Corps, instrumental in securing the Longview Hotel property, was well represented by national and Pennsylvania department leaders, including National President Mrs Annie Whittenmeyer and National Secretary Mrs Abbie Lynch. Prominent old soldiers attended, including Department Commander Thomas J Stewart. A banquet for over 50 people followed, prepared by Brookville ladies, ending with a grand campfire in the evening.

Pennsylvania Memorial Home Women’s Relief Corps Longview Nationa Annie Whittenmeyer Abbie Lynch Gelen Morrison Department of Pennsylvania Thmas J. Stewart Brookville

Legion Encampment Charters Issued In Three Cities

National Headquarters issued three charters for new encampments last week. No. M at Scottdale, Pa No. 5 at Cambridge, O and No. 58 at Palestine, Kl. First encampment papers issued for Cam den Me. Applications are pend ing and a boom in the organization is noted. Lectures by Rev John A Danks H Kerr and others are planned for Feb 4 10 and 15 with historical sketches of the Seventh Pennsylvania and Eighth Pennsylvania Reserves. National Commander Pearson arranged with Charles Lawrence to admit and naval-education programs aboard the school ship for state boys. Two years duration, boys must supply clothing.

The Legion Scottdale Cambridge Palestine Camden John A. Danks Will Soncets V. L Ie Yania H. Kerr H. A. Miller Seventy-eighth Sitwell Gallupe Pennsylvania Pearson Charles Lawrence Hyea Cigee

Accommodations for Sleeping Car Passengers at Shamokin

Delegates' Committee on Transportation urges immediate action to secure quarters on the sleeping car. Notify Chairman W H Lockhart at 40 West Diamond Street by February 4. The sleeper will be attached to the Eastern Express section, detouring via Pittsburgh to Lewistown to Shamokin, with limited stops.

Committee On Transportation W. H. Lockhart West Diamond Street Department Lockhart Shamokin Eleganes És — Ae Expresa Pittsburg Lewndowns Shamokie

Department Commander to Visit Post 3 in Allegheny County

Grand Army notes reveal Department Commander Thomas J. Stewart will visit Post 3 tomorrow evening with a cordial invitation from Commander W F Speer to Allegheny county comrades. Hazard praises the life of Swiss patriot Albert Collade. officials plan a patrol to Monongahela City on Tuesday evening.

Thomas J. Stewart W. F. Speer Allegheny County Chill W. Hazard Albert Collade Wille Rom Monongahela City Poat

General Orders No 23 Shamokin En Campment Information

Department provides met rates to Shamokin with card orders for Pennsylvania trips. Multiple railroads issued round trip or single fare tickets on card orders with fixed time limits. Delegates to meet Feb 11 in Shamokin Opera House. Administration, credentials, and substitutions rules noted. Medical director seeks attendance and blanks returned to A D Hedical Director J A E Reed.

Department Shamokin Nk Line Association Pluts Pennsylvania Central Bailroad Jersey Cumberland Wall Pennsylvania Railroad Allegheny Valley Railroad Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad Harrisburg Holler Ke Fiie and Western Railroad Peace Buffalo, Ester and Pittburg Road Company Delaware, Lachawayne and Western Railroad Samme Rupert Northumberand Fallroad Shamokle Wil Asljotent Edentials Nanieshey Opera House Department Council of Administration Mansion House Posia J. A. E. Reed Af. D Peseaace

Officers Installed For Rippey Circle No 31 Veterans

The Rippey Circle No 31 installed new officers led by President Mrs McGraw and Senior Vice President Mrs Williamson. Other posts update to Doud Fansnaught Posey Park Droliinger Moore Milhizer Hancock Fansnaught Gangwisoh and more as Post 3 215 163 and others report sickness and anniversaries including Chester Pa Post 25 celebrating twenty third year. Alaska detachments and D A James post 151 members are noted along with pension talk and G A R banner status.

O. H. Rippey Dittrich McGraw Mra. Williamson Mr Doud Mra. Fansnaught Posey Park Mra. Droliinger Mra. Moore Milhizer Miss Hancock Dologs Apsutant Lambert Alok Feane DornErroros Denniston Chester Newro Sol I Mn Alaska

Veterans News and Grants from Pennsylvania Posts

L Halset Williams seeks Bank Examiner post while Post 157 plans a visit to Post 8 at Municipal Hall. Surviving Sickles Exector Brigade will arrange Gettysburg union monument dedication. Post 128 fairs prize mayoral tea set. Post 206 attends fair. Major posts: Nos. 8 and 2 in Pennsylvania, Nos. 5 and 94 each with 570 members. Pension prospect discussed by Congressman Bayne. Hartranft Monument Commission to meet in Philadelphia. Alger denials appear. Encampment No. 6 discusses Belford’s January piece on Andersonville victims. veterans react to Davis critique.

L. Halset Williams Knapp Rae Ledight Department of Pennsylvania Boston Long Municipal Hall Sickles’ Execuator Ahe Union Gettysburg Association Peach Orchard Post 128 E. D. Baker Phillip R. Schuyler Anna M. Ross Alan Harrisburg Friends of Post Department Frank J. Magee Dooner National Cemetery Chattanooga Weasel Petersburg Huntington Wylie Avenue Frank Hamilton John B. Clark Post II Allegheny Thomas M. Bayne Hartranft Monument Commission Philadelphia National Guard National Tribune KR. A. Alger Chicago Times General Alger Bocas Mm Svestaese Genao Pui U.V. L Belford Jefferson Davia Andersonville Mr. Davis

Union Defenders Day Celebration and Camp Meetings

Sons of Veterans Camp 4 plans Union Defenders Day on February 12 with speeches and music. Camp 142 cancels Tuesday meeting and will converge at Turtle Scene with Ladies’ Aid Society No. 21. Camp 119’s Brother George Acker reported last week, Jeanbay hosted a pink tea at Mrs. Foulk’s Sandusky Street residence in Allegheny. William B. McNulty, newly elected Colonel of the Pennsylvania Division, issued his first general order. Headquarters set at Heading Cuizy Mousrexing Orricen Lory to muster a new camp at Turtle Creek Tuesday evening. Camps 4 33 and lv? will attend in a body. a termuster and open meeting follow. Refreshments to be served. train departs Union Depot.

G. W. Darby Kirkpatrick Avenue Mra Darby Morele Ekin Heath Canada Ard Society No. 5 Sons of Veterans W. L. Fouk Sandusky Street I. Suppeters Senens Sam Revaluuians George RB. Corry Penn Scenes East End Linn Louis Dittrich Thirty-eighth Street Stella Dittrich Curry RB. Nichols London England Lee Horrocks Forest Langdon Conroy Protectling Tpac Mea Kennedy Nichols Briny Deep Bobo Mattie Hopking Lawn Street Jobo Larkin Ean Ear Ee Wanpelan Bie Hopkins Peeauoen Eden Thane Pe Jaa Tan Eee Drama In Three Jonathan Roseblade Doesa Jasper Elnore Mildred Kerr Frank Rutter BF Brown Nannie Keamn Sarah W. W. Lightbody Mesrea E. E. Paton W. E. Hodgson Vane J. C. Ki Te Entertainment Ladies’ Aid Society No J. F. Slagle George Acker Jeanbay

Sickness In The Schools Spreads Amid Attendance Decline

District schools report attendance well below required averages since Christmas due to widespread illness including colds influenza typhoid and pneumonia. Many teachers and pupils are affected with several staffers resigning or recovering. meetings and programs are postponed while arrangements aim to retain staff. The piece notes specific schools and staff names, upcoming concerts and a Gettysburg battle view, and an exam period at the Normal School.

Ada Wiercf Twenty-second Ward Cowboy St Clair G. Lingham Lawrence Kate McCorwick Mt. Albion la Crippe Washim B

La Cigale et la Fourmi opera deal sparks London lease talk

Marie Halton has acquired American and English rights to Edmond Andran's La Cigale et la Fourmi and seeks a lease of Her Majesty's Theatre for an April opening. Andran approves, praising her musical instinct. The piece faces competition from Aronson’s contract issues as Halton plans a U.S. return after a year. The Verain frobsinn concert, conducted by Carl Retter, features Helen Zitterbart and Rosa Stattheid with arrangements by F. C. An, highlighting a program on Wednesday evening and a fluted solo by Helen Zitterbart.

London Disratch Marie Halton Edmond Andran Her Majesty's Theater Andran Marie Aronson America Victoria Haymarket Duchess of Fife Engages & Company Louis Verain Frobsinn Carl Retter

Musical News and Obituaries From The City

Crotchets and quavers as local organists perform at Southside and Second Presbyterian choirs engage contralto. New choral work by Hofmann issued by Breitkopf. Deaths include Franz Lachner and tenor Qayarre. Tschaikowsky opera Mazeppa to be revived in St Petersburg. Vienna publishes Japanese piano pieces in variation form. Art Musicals meet with etch and water-color exhibition from Mr. W. Gittings collection. Various recitals announced including Brennan papal recital on Liberty Street. Local Pittsburgh society and operatic prospects highlighted with Cleveland talent noted. Courter correspondence mentions Andres and DoeRwER receiving warm reception. New Brighton Choral Society prepares first concert.

Mrsgy Cona Daugherty Second Presbyterian Church Quartet Heinrich Hofmann Mazeppa Pouschion Imperial Opera St. Petersburg Professon Vo Bochter Vienna Mary R. Scott Joan F. Wilcox L. C. Webster Mary Scott Paul Zimmerman F. J. Bussman W. Edwards Joseph H. Gittings Basth Brennan Liberty Street Leon Langer Sentien Samuel Weiler Wos Chanes H. Eloman Pittsburg John Lee Parma Erriz Stewan Cleveland Han Maasenet Irmament Messrs Andres and Doerwer Ioscuri Cincinnati Abould Old City Hall New Brighton Choral Society Mr. Ee Hi Mi 2. Ee. Mes Brighton Opera Pie Occa

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