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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1889

Page

4

Social Etiquette Queries Pose Bride Groom Dilemma

Readers seek guidance on wedding attire gifts and customs in a society section. Questions cover groom attire Prince Albert coat bracelets for the bride, whether the groom should kiss departing guests, and how rings should be given when the ceremony excludes ring exchange.

Quiet wedding at St Marys Church Lawrenceville

A quiet wedding was held Tuesday evening at St Marys Church Lawrenceville with Rev Father Brennen officiating. Groom James B Ridge and bride Mary Smith of the city were married. A reception followed at the bride’s residence with toasts and well wishes for a happy married life.

St Mary's Church Lawrenceville Father Brennen James B. Ridge Maryes Smith

Personal Gossip From Allegheny And Ohio Social Roundup

Local society notes report Mrs J J Houston of Belle Center Ohio visiting friends in Allegheny while H Allen Machesney returns from Washington DC. Several visitors from Ohio and Pennsylvania are listed including Miss Hannah Pentz, Miss Kitty Pentz, Miss Annie M Baird, Miss Edda B Elliott, Miss Mamie Palmer, Miss Ma Bessie, and Miss Porter. Names of residents and guests appear alongside hotel registrations and a mayoral visit.

Imperial Club Seventh Avenue New Grant Street Hallie McKown J. F. F. Club David J. Marshall Wallace W. Ford J. Irwin Katie House John House Butler Street B. and E. McKibbin Hazelwood Maisees A. Anid E. Jutts Rinehart Emmons Mesars Bowmann Hart Flechter McKibbon Holmes Hart Fifth Avenue Oakland Irvin Blair Street William Pollock Twentyfirst Street Maggie Yortman Kirkpatrick Avenue Allegheny Duncain Mrs Briar Eadie Patterson Mamie Margulis Mary Nichol Maggie Aume Dipner Lizzie Dawson Masters Annie A. James Lizzie M. Ellis Con E. James Ross K. Eisenbers J.C Herman Wergerman J. Rails Gnecesath Stephen Porter Carothera Sedgwick Street J. Taylor Chartiers J. Clinton B. Martin BS Alton J. Morganthelor A. Menk H. Schaftnit James Peters E. Carothers Ravenna L. Kirkwood J.S Baker A Cochran M. Frazier Ada Hattie Minnie Kit Tennie Craig Climton C. Starz M. Mathews L. Grier W. Speddel J. Frazier E. Hahn Euchro Club Henry Hornberger Nee Misses Berry Thomas Jamies Bray Hae Kinley Baird Booth Jenkins Hivwell Kretzschenar Iss Clark Bicter Patterson N. Blainey Deasen Hs Hall Kir Clark Giberson Askine Ida Mills John L. Mills Charlotte Street Fifteenth Ward Amanda Annis Waters Campbell Lydia Henn Beil Cochran Laura Ma Mills Ida Night Maria Moe Josie Faulkner Lunate Johnston Messrs Edward Morris Joseph McKee Ha O'Brien James Macker A Shannon Will McEldowney Genacne William Fairfield A W Briland James McKenna William Thaw M. P. Church Castle Shannon R. L. Smith W. S. Fleming Ella Smith Mary E. Douglas Margie ©. McKee Robert Douglas James L. McKee Frank James McCormick Seargeant-at-Arms Emma Sterling Dora Young Annie Wickereon Aed Ooa James Bayan Walker Lizzie Florence J. J. Houston Belle Canter Ohio H. Allen Machesney Washington, D.C Hannah Pentz Kitty Pentz Bryant Avenue East End J. Carter Judson and Son Pearometer Pa Alle Bell Fleerheim Mamie Jugg Wertheimer New Orleans Arkansas San George Ma Bessie Cincinnati Louisville Charles Beckler Charles Faber Charles Wi Onoven J. C. Kelsem Terre Haute Ind

The Week of Grand Theatrical Delights in Pittsburg

Pittsburg theaters present a rich week featuring The Twelve Temptations at the Grand Opera House with scenic perfection, La Fisted drama and ballet by Theo, and a full bill including Wallick’s The Cattle King and The Bandit King at Harris Theater. The Bijou debuts new acts while Emma Abbott brings The Yeomen of the Guard, and Estelle Clayton headlines with a private boudoir tour.

Theo Messia Robson Crane Emma Abbott Yeomen of the Guard Abbott Pitcburg Gilbert and Sullivan New York Cacy Wall North Pole Shwonee Lee James H. Wallick Pittsburg Harris Theater Glandesta Jim Texas Wallick Rossow Grand Opera House Bronson Howard Messisa Academy of Music Harry Williams Williams

Week of Grand English Opera Comes to Bijou Theatre

Emma Abbott brings a week of grand English opera to the Bijou Theater starting Monday March 18 with eight performances over six nights and two matinees. Reserved seats go on sale Thursday March 24. Repertoire includes The Yeomen of the Guard Rose of Castile and Norma with Emma Abbott as Queen of Castile.

Emma Abbott Abbott Company Bijou Yeomen of the Guard New York London Castile Norma Mmadyy Yeemen of the Guard Abbott Asie Ainguard Rose of Castile Chicago Emma

The Twelve Temptations to Open at Bijou Theater

William J. Gulmore presents a legendary spectacle titled The Twelve Temptations at the Bijou Theater Monday evening. The production features 25 tons of scenery, a large cast, brilliant costumes, and lavish stage settings. The show cost about $2,000 to produce and recalls a 18 year old New York performance by James Fisk Jr.

William J. Gulmore Bijou New York Lnte James G. Fisk, Jr Grand Opera House

London Stage Buzz From The Early Theatrical Mail

A noisy montage reports Richard Mansfield planning Rich ard LIL in London on March 16 while Mrs Potter readies Canstile in Boston. Notes on Hoyt, Miss Marlowe, and Miss Brough mix with London critics and Russians trend as Crane, Emms Abbott, and Maggie Mitchell reshuffle stages and estates.

Richard Mansfield Richard Lil London Boston Mrs. Potter Canstile Litwaan Russell Hoyt New York Bijou Piaget Seamentnions Attenon Nellie Farres London Gaiety Company Cane Buppote Ervolosis & K

Elks Lodge News From Across the Nation

Reports from Papucak Kentucky Axnos Ohio and Norfolk Virginia note new or developing Elks lodges. Members attend inaugurations, honors given, and district deputy appointments as Grand Lodge plans Pittsburgh reunion and legislative insight.

Final Pittsburg Teachers Institute Session Promised

The Pittsburg Teachers Institute plans a memorable final quarterly session on the last Friday in March with brief talks by General John Eaton, Hon. John Hancock, W. E. Sheldon and John W. Dickinson. A Step 3 division institute, drill sessions, and a meeting of principals are set to organize a plan of action ahead of the Paris Exposition exhibit inquiry.

Pittsburg Teachers’ Institute John Eaton United States Commissioner of Education Jom Hancock Public Instruction Ohio W. E. Sheldon New England School Journal John W. Dickinson Massachusetts Mee Maries Knox School Luckey Paris Thettsburg Ler Central Board Tooms

Educational Echoes and School Exhibitions Planned

Educational Echoes reports Liberty and St Clair schools plan a late April reception and Birmingham pupils prepare a three night April exhibition. Superintendent Luckey and aides return from Washington where the National Association meeting was described as very notable.

Liberty St. Clair Birmingham Luckey A. Andrews Jackman Washington National Association Nashville Tenn United States Lhe

Dress Goods And Novelties In Plaids And Stripes

Dress goods and novelties in plaids and stripes appear in new spring colors at He MWFSo Huovs & HAcgeE, highlighting updated fabrics and seasonal patterns for shoppers.

Pitoska's Clothing Ad Promises Dress Suit Deals

An OCR fragment advertises Pitoska's at 434 Wood Street offering Drens Salts and good dress suits or overcoats. The readable text mentions Pitoska's and a Wood Street address, implying a clothing sale or promotion.

Pitoska

Fraternal visits mark growth of G A R posts across towns

Fraternal visits between G A R posts boost growth and morale, with exchanges of opinions and mutual encouragement. Posts in Pittsburg and Allegheny report frequent cross-post visits, friendly rivalries, and festive fairs fueling department pride and activity.

Colored post to hold benefit for relief fund at Fifth Avenue Music Hall

Colonel R G Shaw Post 26 in Pittsburg plans a March 12 and 14 benefit at Fifth Avenue Music Hall to replenish its exhausted relief fund. The event, aided by Women’s Relief Corp No 7, features a varied program of vocal and instrumental music readings declamations and essays with a long list of performers and a Twin City quartet from Brown's Chapel.

R. G. Shaw Pitsburg Women's Relief Corp. No. 7 Fifth Avenue Music Hall Market House Iss M. Robinson Chace D. Bailes Emma Rideout Satis Vinenie Sands Arteliany Carrie Jones Violet Fox Mece Ign Ls Dosio Lucas Irene Thom Iona Johnson Fae Hanges Ohana Mamie” T Miner Mize Ella Corner Mris A. Murphy W. H. Hanger Robert Jenkins W. Wallace Maste J. Lucas M HY Johnson M. Washinow J. Chambers M. E. Lee Jonas Johnson Soeements Gacen< Gross, Jr John Jo Seteh Am Johnson W. Jenkins Dorsey W. Lucas Saath Brown's Chapel Noir Gieo Cab Genera

Grand Army Telegram Urges End to Political Nominations

From Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic warns against officers endorsing or nominating comrades for political office. Circular Letter No. 3 cites Article XI and calls for disbanding such practices to preserve order and unity within the ranks. Eugene F. Waite Adjutant General confirms the directive.

Keyualin Kaweas Crry Grand Army of Republic Perusan Joyalt Warrier Gouinandes Eugene F. Waic Coosa

Grand Army of the Republic program promises grand historic show

Relief and Post No. 16 of Allegheny organize a Pennsylvan ia department level effort to stage Tully's magnificent illustrated campaigns of the Civil War at Old City Hall. The event planned for a Friday and Saturday in March will feature titles such as Donelson Antietam Monitor and Gettysburg. Expect lessons and gratitude to Union soldiers who saved the government as the program aims for a premier entertain ment.

Allantown Lauisbury Hall Southside Sona Philadelphia Department of Pennsylvania Harrie McClellan Monument Committee Trenton David G. J. Co Chamber of Commerce Reuben Miller S. I. Henry Meere Een N. Y New York Infantry Antietam Second United States Cavalry Ellsworth A. P. Burchfield Post Allegheny Pennsylvania Tully Old City Hall Sama Donelson Montitor- Mectianne Fantom Stone River Lookout Mountain Wilde Ls Rt

Grand Army Events Across Posts and Encampments

Posts in Forbes Street Turner Hall and Allegheny Coliseum report gatherings and fairs ongoing as the Iowa Department encampment moves to Burlington on April 8. Georgia forms a permanent department with J. R. Lewis announced as commander. Alabama Provisional Department plans Birmingham meeting for permanent organization. Memorial Day observance funded in Peabody Massachusetts. General Sherman pension signing noted. Commander-in-Chief William Warner and General W. T. Sherman committees referenced. Post 6 East End recruits muster next Tuesday. post rooms and relics at Chippewa Falls post indicate losses and nostalgia.

Grand Army Turner Hall Forbes Street Coliseum Allegheny Iowa Department Burlington Brates Balt Eefepen Pero Pope Pew Department of Georgia J. R. Lewis Alliants Postail Southside Postaigoe Boataide Market Provisional Department of Alabama Birmingham Uxrox Post Peabody Mass Commaxpen Grorce H. Lanter East End Genreral LawpEx Tyna ‘Post Son Ington, D. Co General Sheridan James Comerford Chippewas Falls Wis William Warner W. T. Sherman Nmitte

Plans for government building roof completed

In Ages Yet to Come reports that the roof plans for the new government building are finished and in the city. It will be the duty of an unborn reporter to publish that the roof was completed according to plans drawn in this century before.

Well Deserved Fortune From The Office

Thomas M Willey, prize winner in a Chicago Daily News advertising contest, is the advertising man for Mrs Harriet Hubbard Aver Co of New York. A West Point graduate and former Army officer, he handles striking advertisements for Mrs Aver and still writes ads for others in his spare time.

Thomas M. Willey Chicago Daily News Harriet Hubbard Aver Ee. Company Park Place New York West Pee Army Cone Willey

Newton's System of Dress Cutting at White Sewing Rooms

M Newton offers a simple dress cutting system with bias underarm darts curved bust seams and tailor shoulder lines. Patterns drafted directly on cloth with 15 measurements for a perfect fit and full basting instructions. Call at 19 Sixth St White Sewing Machine Rooms to learn and secure lessons.

M. Newton Sixth St

Laco Department Opens Monday With New Drapery Lines

The Laco Department announces a grand opening on Monday the 11th featuring Chantilly and guipure patterns in Russian drapery nets and a 48 inch line of striped and polka spot drapery fabrics. MWPSu Hacers and Hacer.

Chantilly Mwpsu Hacers & Hacer

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