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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1889

Page

4

Etiquette Notes On Shoes Dining And Social Etiquette

A discussion on patent leather shoes for evening wear versus calf skin and morocco for country use. It covers who should speak first in social settings and who pays when inviting to theater or dinner. It also touches on table manners including bread, cheese service, and the etiquette of discussing invitations.

New York Lord Coleridge Morocco Learler Dean Gene Boarder

Dancing Academy Social Event Noted In Union Class

The classes at Prof J and Christys Dancing Academy plan a see set cavern event with several classes attending. Mrs J L Scott of Broadstreet East End hosted a fine dinner Tuesday for eighteen guests in an entertaining gathering.

J. & Christy Dancing Academy J. L. Scott Broadstreet East End Tuesne

James E Hunter Marries Nevin Hall in Turtle Creek Ceremony

James E Hunter a well known dragmst of Turtle Creek wed Nevin Hall in a ceremony performed by Rev. M M Sweeney. The wedding occurred in late afternoon and drew notable society members.

James E. Hunter Turtle Creek

Personal Gossip Items From The Petroleum Exchange Area

A crowded column lists social notes and travel plans among residents and visitors. Mentions include Mrs Chas Wade departing Aiken for Brooklyn, J Harvey Wattles sailing to Paris for summer, Mr and Mrs Kohler in Sale greet, and several families returning from Atlantic City or New York. Also notes visits to Pittsburgh, Europe trip plans, and local friends making short trips.

The Petroleum Exchange Witton Dicksin Ponsarcana Alliance Tee Center Avenue Shadyside Atlantic City Chas. L Wade Aiken Brooklyn N. Y Harry den North Hiland Avenns Seerate Chicago Liberty York J. Harvey Wattles Paris F. K. Kohler Sale Greet Frank Clark Oforty-Fourth Street New York J.J. Vandergrift Fifth Areas End P. N. French Eel Tee Etee

Sewickley Society Notes Share Local Gatherings

Fragmentary notes describe social events with several Sewickley residents hosting guests and visiting Europe plans. Mentioned are Mrs. J. H. Rohrbacher and a young ladies’ gathering plus attendants from local families and neighbors.

Samoa's kava ceremony and the chief's drink maker

The passage describes Samoan sociability centered on kava, a pepper family root. The maid of the village conducts the brew with attendants, washing her mouth, chewing the root, spitting into a coconut cup, and mixing the chewed portions with water in the ou tah, culminating in the ceremonial beverage.

Samoa Steemaor

end of theater season looms with scattered closings

The Bijou Theater likely closes the last week of the month while the Grand Opera House may stay open briefly. Rice's Burlesque Company and Evangeline are slated for May, with Lew Dockstader's Minstrel Company and other acts to follow. The Harris Theater and Academy of Music may remain open until hot weather but will close for a short vacation. Mr. Shedden’s recovery and the Howard Atheneum Company’s Bijou success could shape next season’s diverse stage lineups.

Bijon Theater Grand Opera House Wilt Rice Lew Dockstader Spemalian Harris Theater Academy of Music Shedden Estes Tre Mr. Shedden Howard Atheneum Bijou Howard Athenium Herpvax JonEs

Frank Mayo to Star as Davy Crockett at Bison Theater

The romantic actor Frank Mayo will appear Monday night in the Davy Crockett role at the Bison Theater with Miss Burrias making her first local appearance. The cast features a blend of stage names and a lively program across multiple venues including the Grand Opera House and Harris Theater with a variety of acts and operas scheduled through the week.

Frank Mayo Bison Theater Davy Crockett Mace Bee Riss Seville Martha Carmen Leonard Wales Peru Harry Williang’ Academy of Music Ranch King” Specialty and Dramatic Company

Community Lodge activities and upcoming benefit event

A report describes upcoming entertainment for a St. Louis benefit next Thursday featuring Dockstader's Phrenegeile Pay Man ter and The Temptations plus Igak Watch, with local talent. A Trenton Lodge delegation attended Haston Lodge installation and was entertained.

Gouber Oncunt Teureia Vng Tre St. Louia Dockstader Phrenegeile Igak Watch Trenton Lodge Mo Haston Lodge Na Aeesent Charles Vivian Mount Hope Lodge Winns Seonsinn

Reception Day Programs Highlight School Arts Exhibit

The Forbes school hosts visitors May 2 with manuscript work and drawings for parents. The High School displays script and song, while rooms feature poetry readings and student performances. Names of participating students include Milligan, Morse, Reder, Ralston, and Coburn among others.

Johnny Mary Forbes School Eeeington Firiday Hiland Roow Alna Milligan Morse Ben Reder Ralston Job Buehl Ine Poebjes Thad & Vane Coburn Davis Brent Brent Ae Eattae Winnule Ein Lanes Reed Franklin Emma Nested E. ‘Adams Artur Ay Mland Btersham Coracee Dithridge Daisy Ager

Educational Echoes Exhibition Plans and School Notices

The Ballfield school to host an exhibition early June. Warrants totaling 90,1684 issued to city teachers yesterday. Prof. DosilrNa of the Indians State Normal visited the city. Alien school to have a woods day at Maple Grove on the last day of school. Normal School Alumni history noted. National Educational Teachers Association met in Nashville July for three days. Miss Alma Bell replaces Edith McCombs in the Main Street building. Hiland School Directors to elect a teacher next Tuesday evening. School fee 30 cents paper. Teachers Guild met. Misa Ciara Coldren of Liberty Street school elected to membership. Luckey school to hold exhibition next Saturday at West End Rink to fund school entertainments. Hiland School accommodations deemed sufficient. Preparations for a new eight room brick building underway.

Ballfield DosiLrNa Indians State Normal Maple Grove Normal School National Educational Teachers’ Association Nashville Tenn Speer Alma Bell Edith McCombs Main Street Hiland School Clara Rowley Teachers’ Guild Mia Ciara Coldren Liberty Street Luckey School West End Rink Toe 1 Luckey Entertainments

Centennial Loan Exhibition Shows Franklin Courant Copy

The Chicago News notes a copy of Benjamin Franklin’s first paper from the New England Courant dated February 11, 1723 in Boston. James Franklin, owner, faced arrest for critical articles about colonial government and shifts responsibility to Benjamin as apprentice.

Chicago News Benjamin Franklin New England Courant Boston James Franklin Benjamin James Franklin Ames Pee Ted

Memorial Day Committee Forms Amid Ralleys and VA Posts

In the old city, the Memorial Day Committee of VA posts held a meeting at Municipal Hall chaired by Bengough. Committees for Flags and Flowers, and others, were appointed. A Senate bill affecting Harris county is noted, and funeral services for W. Gibson Miller of Post 29 and Encampment No 1 are reported with floral tributes and veterans present.

Etka Crrcissatz Lopox Swill Patmen Hartford Rupr Guassen No. 1 New York City Charles Motmes Pittsburg New York BroTuEen Bartow Rochester N. Y Harris Interior Department Peste Grand Army Gosalp Sons of Veterans Old City Municipal Hall Bengough Flags and Flower Committee Chn John F. Hunter Ecreaks Fics Sieareum Uty Fisher Unitorne Senate Sas ‘Enanee W. Gibson Miller Post 29

Pension rulings ease long pending cases for Evans unit

Secretary Bussey of the Interior has issued favorable rulings on long stalemated pension claims. One case involves William Evans of Company H, Fifty-fourth Ohio, who suffered a leg fracture when a fragment of water glass struck him, yet the decision favors compensation after years of inquiry.

Bussey Interior Depesasatatv Obincien Ahoaeee Oes William Evans Isto Company H Ohio Evans Pls

Inspections of Posts Under Pennsylvania Department

Inspections of posts in Pennsylvania will occur this year under Department Inspector John L. Wells of Strong Vincent Post 7 Erie. The ritual has changed and inspectors must value all property, with Allegheny County split into two districts and named assistants assigned to each district.

Department of Pennsylvania John L. Wells Strong Vincent Erie Allegheny Alley County Allegheny River P . J. A. Creas Fe Well D. M. Morrison Bay

Department rosters and veterans notes from East Liberty

Post 117 East Liberty reports growing membership and two recruits for muster. Post 411 shines at East End parade. Post 41 loses two comrades George Colston and A Proviller. Founding members mustered into Encampment No 7 Philadelphia. Memorial service planned at Grace Spahr on Sunday evening. General orders commend department efforts to grow membership.

Post 117 East Liberty Post 411 East End Post 41 George Colston A. Proviller Founding Union Veteran Legion Philadelphia Epwanp Abreet Duquesna Post No Pennsylvania Grace Ony Spahr Ag John Prew Mac Stewart Department

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