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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1891
Page
8
The Mozart Club joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Old City Hall for a memorable thirteenth season finale. Verdi's Manzoni Requiem closed a program praised for unity, nuance, and polished choral technique led by Conductor McCollum.
Organist Lermard Wales is reappointed by the late Chief Edward Armstrong. A rare fiftieth free organ recital features Miss Marguerite Wilson soprano and Dr Percival Eaton tenor in a Boston guest appearance with selections from Gavottes to Carmen and Lieder, reflecting a celebratory program.
Mr and Mrs Samuel McKee of Wilkinsvar e recover from a prolonged grip illness with nursing care. They intend to travel to Atlantic City early this week if Mr McKee improves. Mrs McKee, the weaker, has recently driven out a few times. Mrs McKee serves on the Old Ladies Home board and will attend Christ M E Church meeting before departure as vacancies arise from spring deaths.
The 18th of June marks the annual strawberry festival at the Episcopal Church Home in Frome. Organizers promise a more elaborate event this year with careful planning and festive arrangements for the children and attendees. The church home also nears its thirty-first anniversary, to be celebrated in about a week.
At the Academy of Science meeting the regular session was adjourned for lack of quorum. Dr Phillips of the Western University discussed water supplies centering on Ohio river filtration, noting air as a purifier and sand filtration as a rapid method, with demonstrations.
At the annual meeting of the Children’s Aid Society of Allegheny county the officers were re-elected. The secretary’s report covered the year’s operations while the actuary’s figures showed 173 children under care, with 67 new arrivals and 10 adopted or aged out. Receipts totaled $1615.23 with a year end balance of $152. $1551.36 paid for boarding charges.
East End Gymnasium members form a tennis club led by Miss Gill with Miss Davies as president. They will practice at Larimer, adopt standard nets, and begin play soon. Community notes highlight dances, exhibitions, and upcoming benefit concerts at Old City Hall and St. Joseph's Orphans Asylum.
About 170 delegates are expected for the National Association of Machinists annual meeting starting Monday. W. J. Kenney, San Francisco representative, arrived last evening. Headquarters opened at the Central Hotel. Local division has 350 members. George W. Kirk says constitutional changes will be discussed, including shorter hours. The Pacific Coast iron business is dull though building trades are active. The nine hour victory last year is cited as a precedent. Murray will describe Broadway's unique character in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
A morning brawl among West End car conductors and drivers led to several being discharged by officials after the incident. Conductor McKuna suffered serious injuries from the altercation.
Obituary and funeral notices for George H. Clinton and numerous residents across Beech, Wilkinsburg, Sewickley, and nearby townships dated May 1891. Includes births, deaths, funeral times, locations, and family invitations with church and council affiliations.
Local store advertises a large selection of carpets both old and new at special low prices. The message emphasizes strong value with a focus on affordable carpeting options.
We purchased stocks from two large New York manufacturers of Boys and Children's Clothing at a price that made the bonanza easy to offer. The new season suits are equal to higher priced goods, and we sell them at half price to advertise. Limited stock and a quick sale are expected.
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