Social Etiquette QandA on Parties Weddings and Dress
A society column answers readers questions on hostess seating etiquette at card parties and drawing rooms, church wedding attire for ladies and gentlemen, greeting guests at home weddings, wedding cards and introductions at table, and escort seating at theaters. It also covers veils, visiting cards, sending congratulations, and proper dining at home with or without servants.
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Joner
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Social Events at Shadysille Cotillon Club and Area
The Shadysille Cotillon Club plans its first cotillion on March 22 at Sterritt school East El Miss Butler. A number of ladies were entertained Friday from 3 to 5. Mr and Mrs E DeRoy celebrate their silver wedding next Wednesday on Shemeld street. Miss Maria Wiseeran hosted a birthday reception. Numerous social gatherings followed with music cards and recitations. A Y M H A entertainment is planned at Cyclorama Hall with Marcus Aarons reading declamations.
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Shadysille Cotillon Club
Sterritt School
East el
Shadyside
Evenin
Reed
G. Wesuard
Schmidt
Marie L. Lindsay
Rebercs
Carrel Club
East End
Donn
Fulton Errest
Cyclorama
Marcus Aarons
Adolph
Joseph Feldenheim
Jean Jordon
Andrew Herron
Herron Hill
Charles Herron
Cuornonsville
Hismarck
Dakota
Seiten Ener
Moon
Phillips
Congress Street
Thureday
Ands
Weber
A. Leleisees
Lillo
Keidel
Lilie Tetehe
Annie Weber
Ditter
Sate
Gillmore
Messrs
Goo. Lethe
L. Ketuel
F. Schaffer
W. Te W. Simpton
H. Henninghuse
H. Stone
Sh O Candress
C. W. Sinith
Sadie
Carrie Goister
Mary Jones
Annie Wilson
Maggie Sic
Ieee
Anne Eam
Ene Eanie Smith
Lizzie Dalzeanes Smith
Josie Seanore
Mollie Price
Ray McLain
William Doran
Samuel Sieele Jobo Jones
Frank Smith
Homer Romic
Ain Joes
Charles A. Hutchinson
Samuel Truby
Joseph Smith
Zion and
Western Street
West End
Bianch Hughes
Brockville
May Wilson
Fairview
W. Va
Ellle Harper
Lulu Miler
Laura
Emma French
Annie M. Smith
Bella Jen
Blanch Hughes
Sadie Ruth
Gray
Maggie
Liezie Hains
Emma
Amanda Wertengel
John Eewart Graham
Harry Wettengel
Sam Saute
Charlie
Gon Wells
Mohroé Smith
George Au Seen Dorington
Charlie Peader
Tom
Nickleville
Venango County
Pennsylvania
A. G. Downing
Neithercoat
Bakerstown
E. Lynn
New Castle
Pane
Jennie
All City
H. Nickle
Moriarty
MM Ellis
Em Jonton
Gilger
City
Air
J. M. Cribts
Findlay
J.D. Downing
Eldred
New EO
George Dowalne
Jane
Ands Marinsyi
James Shannon
Rockland
Wedding Bells for Alex Gordon Paden and Edna Keslar
Alex Gordon Paden and Edna Paul Keslar are to marry at the bride’s Allenton address on Wednesday evening at seven o’clock. The ceremony will be followed by a reception.
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Alex Gordon Paden
Mizz
Edna Paul Keslar
Allenton
Sooner Arch
Mreday
Odock
Personal Gossip Notes From Pittsburgh Area Society
Social updates reveal Gordon's Cincinnati move as Miss Sadie Herron of Allegheny visits Kittanning. Grace O Neill of Elizabeth tours Baltimore and Philadelphia. Bianca DeRoy returns from New York. Mrs John Gal of Chicago aids her mother Mrs Henderson in Allegheny. Multiple local ladies visit relatives in Albany, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. hotel guests listed at Atlantic City include J E Thompson and others from Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
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Gordon
Cincinnati
Sadie Herron
Allegheny
Kittanning
Grace O'Neil
Elizabeth
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Bianca DeRoy
New York
John Gal
Chicago
Risi
Henderson
B. Creese
Leetadale
Chen Pe
Er Brother
Albany
W. 5. Cunningham
Congress City
Julius Koch
Oakland
Charles Conavan
Dickson
Oak
Phere
Br.a
Paul
Washington
Seton
Philadelphis
Harrisburg
Hotel Royal
Atlantic City
J.E. Thompson
Peon
Finge
R Porter
G. G. Berry
Uate
J. B. Barbour
F.C. Mendenhall
Mise Henne
Joseph Dalsell, Jr
Air
Robert Stuart
Pitt Sure
A. Moore
Reading Family
The Henrietta and The Florentine Theater Notes
The era's page reviews a slate of attract actions, praising The Henrietta and Abbott company prospects. It notes Robson Crane absence, hints at a rising American tenor, and lauds Florence's stage range. It mentions Keep It Dark at Harris Theater with strong cast and Julia Wilson, plus other local performances and organizational notices.
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Hanns
Guaand Ofrna
Floren Academy OF Jessee Ae Era Co
Guriesitiaa
Repertoire of Emma Abbott Company Schedule
The Emma Abbott company presents a week of operatic and musical drama including The Yeomen of the Guard and The Bohemian Girl. Cast figures like Jock Point supply humor while plots center on love, villainy and mistaken identities amid arias and stage spectacle.
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Emma Abbott
Yeomen of the Guard
of Castle
Chimes
Normandy
Ucla
Norms
Jock Point
Yarrick
Colmel
Lovterd
Phoebe
Romeo
Leomerdane
Parirfax
The Stowaway and Love and Liberty at Union Square
Lorra goes to her hotel after a play and a bread and milk break then retires. The Stowaway debuts at the pin-week of March 25 with matinees. Helens Barer opens next season at Union Square Theater in Malcolm Watson's Love and Liberty, a London success. Mary Anderson is urged to risk a St. Louis return for a Perdita scene, while Le Chat Noir praises The Cavalier Company at Palmer's New York Theater. A blaze at a costuming shop injures Miss Lester, and preparations for The Oolah at Broadway Theater begin with Phil Goatcher and assistants. The London Dramatic Mirror notes Julius Caesar at Oxford and actor makeups modeled on famous figures, with praise for Henry Irvin and Charles R. Thorne Jr. discussions on manhood and stage presence.
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Lorra
I T
Helens Barer
Union Square Theater
Malcolm Watson
London
Mary Anderson
St. Louis
Perdita
le Chat Noir
Leaton
Cavalier
Palmer
New York Theater
Santa
Dramatic
Afirror
W. Shakespeare
Julius Cmsar
Oxford University
Varsity Dramatic Clu
Henry Irvin
Henry B
Irvin
Irving Pere
Art notes and gallery plans stir Pittsburg society
Pittsburg Art Society met Tuesday to appoint a membership committee and discuss boosting art in the city. Plans likely include central rooms and a Spee ae gallery linked to the Exposition building. The show featured George Hotzel woodland scene and old Mexican works by James A. MacCormick, showing aging colors and fragile drawing. The Metropolitan Museum value nears nine million, reflecting rising local interest and potential for a city art institution through voluntary gifts. Water colors and autotypes by Henry B. Potts are on display at Gillespie gallery, including works by Mottram Selmon and Collins, with strong Florence scenes and a winter sheep study.
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Pittsburg Art Society
Furthring
Spee Ae Gallery
Mexico
James A. MacCormick
Boyd
George Hotzel
Gillespie
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Henry B. Pottes
Philadelphia
Charles 5
Mottram
John Selmon
Fred
Davia
Fox
W. H. Vernon
Florence
Charles Collins
Sewing width price comparisons in local ad notice
An OCR fragment lists piece counts and widths with yard prices and actual worths. It mentions 100 pieces at 50c a yard, 50 pieces at 75c a yard, 40 pieces at 85c a yard, and 35 pieces at $1 a yard. Names MWwreu Hvevus & Hacks appear as the advertiser.
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Mwwreu Hvevus & Hacks
New Carpets and Lace Curtains Offered at Low Prices
George W. Slamax, 136 Federal Street, Allegheny, advertises carpets in moquette, Wilton, velvet, and ingrain with cheap yard prices and limited pieces left. Lace curtains offered at low prices compared with $160 elsewhere, highlighting Chelsea carpet at per yard rates and discounted sale terms.
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Wilton
Chelsea
W. Slamax
Hederal Street
Allegheny
MEN OF THE GRAND ARMY PUSH Pittsburg Encampment Bid
The Grand Army veterans of Pittsburg urge a national encampment in their city. They promise funds and call a meeting to convince the Executive Committee to invite the G A R to Pittsburg. Milwaukee hosts this year. local leaders seek support from business men and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Grand Army
Pittsburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Sterd
Pitwburg
Chamber of Commerce
G.A.R
The
Ney
Milwaukee
Wis
Brown
Academy of Music
Hanaan Johnston
Alexander Mitchell
Rusk
C. E. Andrews
Merchants’ Association
Oura
Bine
Washington Relics Displayed Ahead of New York Centennial
Large photographs show Washington era artifacts being prepared for April sending to the national museum. Items include tents from the Revolutionary War, camp chests, a Vernon chair, Lafayette gifts, and the General's sword. Curator A Clarke notes authenticity and careful protection against theft as officials discuss origins and ownership.
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National Museum
New York
Washington
Witit
Prink
Dorchester
Yorktown
Vernon
Martha Washington
Society of the Cincinnatus
General Lafayette
A. Clarke
Union Veteran Legion General Orders and New Encampments
National Commander A L Pearson issues general orders. Advisory Committee on State of the Legion announced with 37 names. New encampments mustered include No 83 Dennison Ohio No 4 Wilmington Delaware No 35 Mt Vernon Ohio No 51 Tyrone Pa No 57 Mifflintown Pa. Pearson thanks electors and notes growth from 10 to 87 encampments. Veterans recall service and brotherhood across states and wars.
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A. L. Pearson
Union Veteran Legion
State of the Legion
George 8
Comrade Schmitz Dies After Roof Fall Blast From Civil War Veteran
Comrade Chidries A Schmitz of Post L I T died Sunday March 10 after a Saturday roof fall while painting his house. He enlisted April 15 1861 served in Company A Fifth West Virginia Cavalry and Lincoln called. He was mustered out in 1864 at Wheeling then reenlisted in a Pennsylvania regiment to end of the war. A lifelong livestock trader he was well known in the community. Burial rites were planned at East Lawn cemetery with Chaplain Chalfant presiding.
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Chidries A. Schmitz
Schmitz
Lincoln
Fifth
West Virginia Cavalry Volunteers
MotClellan
Wheeling
Chalfant
Houghton
Jeher Hedges
Fred
G A R Posts Across States Seek Leaders and Gatherings
The Stars and Stripes note cabinet shifts, a call for communications by Friday noon, and Rev Islam AYETTE seeks Chaplaincy of a colored frontier regiment. The New York Department reports 30 809 members, Camden Post 37 taps W B B Millen as New Jersey commander, Philadelphia GA R posts plan campfire in New York on April 30, Fifth Ohio Cavalry survivors hold Dayton reunion April 26.
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Islam Ayette
Aeeking
Chapain
Frontier Service
New York Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
Comrads
W. B. B. Millen
Camden
New Jersey Department
Naval Post
G.A. R
Philadelphia
New York City
Fifth Ohio Cavalry Regiment
Dayton
Entacrequanelines
FJ McKenna
M. Ropgnts
Post
Ss ii. Tahappely Uaeh
Secret societies join parade for Washington birthday celebration
At the First Regiment Board of Officers meeting in Old City Hall the two uniform rank orders were invited to join the Select Knooichta parade for Washington's inauguration anniversary. A Rocky Point Fourth of July reunion was planned. Pittsburgh No. 1 held a musical and literary evening on Fifth Avenue near Market Street with the Midget Corners Band, Alpha and Cartet vocalists, Miss Kinne Wilerton, and Commander Charles W. Lewis.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Jim
Thomaa Passmore
Pennsylvania
Cabinnat
Patent Office
Smithonian Institution
Carl Schura
Interior
G. W. Lewis
Steeet
Dasido
Belon
Old City Hall
Knooichta
Daseresen
United States
Rocky Point
Pittsburgh No
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Alpha and Cartet
Kinne Wilerton
Legion
Charles W. Lewis
Branch Installations and German Band Meeting Report
Branch No M held a mont election with $1 expense. P. G. Nash named Recording Deararang of Branch No M. H. E. Charles to succeed. J. Poland elected Assistant Secretary. Grand Deputy J. W. Sullivan instituted Branch No 06 at Butler Pa. members from Branches 38 and others attended. German company meeting at McKeesport signed charter applications. lighting planned for St Zones hall Sixteenth ward for a German band. G RetyeMax supplied lodge goods and banners. catalog lists 100 pieces of American challis at low rates.
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P. G. Nash
H. E. Charles
J. Poland
J.w.sullivan
Butler
McKeesport
St. Zones
School Hall
Sixteenth Ward
Setanta Caer
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