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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1890
Page
4
Chicago readers attend six week Stoddart lectures at Central Music Hall with the Passion Play and The Midnight Sun among the popular topics. Mr Stoddart charms audiences with stereopticon visuals and a refined persona as society observers note gown styles and grand organ dedication crowds.
An 1880s Chicago event featured formal attire and opera cloaks, with Miss Nielsen making her debut, praised for beauty and voice. Mayor De Wit delivered a ceremonial address as the organ premiere by Signor Vitcerie Carpi agion drew acclaim, while Dedication and social club growth loom over the Windy City’s post‑World’s Fair plans.
Miss Ethel Claire Ritchey a young girl of eight and daughter of Mr Sylveer and Mrs Simon Walton McM Ritchey of Henry avenue Sewickley gave a birthday party last Thursday evening to some mother friends of about equal age. The juvenile guests were mostly present at the appetizer time and without waiting to scrutinise.
Readers see floral shows led by Chrysanthemums with the Chicago Florists' Club third annual exhibit and Philadelphia ahead. Social events abroad feature Miss Florence Hall's Allegheny reception, weddings, house warmings, Harmonia Social dancing, Linden Club contests, and varied gatherings across Pittsburgh area society, with notable guests and performances noted.
Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth Appel of Lancaster and Mr Theodore Williamson Nevin of this city. The ceremony will be next Wednesday at noon in the Lancaster college chapel. Also noted: a Blakeville wedding unites Miss Ids McAnulty and Jose Efigore, and several social events including a birthday party for Mr Raisbeck and an upcoming winter entertainment series by Third U P Church members.
Local society notices list frequent visitors and trips across cities. Names include Miss Susie Pitcairn Ellsworth avenue Shadyside in New York and Mrs Eva Stearns Frankstown avenue returning from travel East. Several residents plan two week stays in Marion Indiana and Philadelphia delegations attend a Christian Endeavor gathering.
Sewickley society circles report bridal trip arrivals for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Standish. Ladies of the Methodist Church hosted a successful afternoon tea last Wednesday. The Sewickley Valley Club delays its first play to December. St Stephen’s Women's Guild hosts an at home event 7 to 10. A club gathering at Mr H W Bishop’s residence featured a pretty evening with leader James Chaplin and attractive favors. Mrs C M Robinson honored her daughter-in-law with a 3 to 5 reception, aided by Miss Pratt and Miss Jones. Mrs C M Robinson and the bride received guests. Miss Osburn guided guests to refreshments. Mrs Robert J Cunningham hosted a tangent and kidney event last Wednesday evening. The Valley event showcased a trophy work bar, after-dinner favors, silver items, and painted greeting cards by Mrs Cunningham.
A notice describes a Pee Sage Gland site by the B and O Railroad with land platted into lots and graded streets and free water. Limited lots sell for $100 to buyers who build cottages, with several cottages already erected. For details contact M Q Rich at the B and C B R agent in Baltimore. The Michigan Furniture Company at 637 Smithfield Street advertises a full stock of bedroom and parlor suites and wardrobes.
Having purchased a large stock of colored and black cashmere before price rises, 4H. J. Lynch offers bargains in French cashmeres henriettas serges breadcloths and other imported dress fabrics at 438 and 440 Market street.
On Monday morning 600 silk-lined chinchilla overcoats in blue brown and gray tones go on sale for ten dollars each. The offer is promoted by P. C. C. Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House with a note of special dress goods this week.
The Hanlon Bros. latest grand creation Superba comes to the Grand Opera House this week as part of a varied program. Also advertised are winter overcoats, trousers, and novelty Dresden Worcester Derby fabrics from local shops, with a note on fresh chrysanthemum varieties arriving next week.
Veterans praise Comrade H H Bengough named Pension Agent after election. A long time Grand Army figure, he served as secretary of the Grand Army Day Committee and as a Post 157 delegate to encampments. His Civil War service included the Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania and the One Hundred Fourth Pennsylvania.
The Woman's Relief Corps of Pennsylvania appeals to citizens to support the Soldier's Home at Brookville opened last spring for needy soldiers and families. Eleven inmates are housed there. A donation day is set for November 15, asking for clothing, dry goods, groceries, or money, with donation points at McPherson Post 117 Elbe's Hall and Adams Express on Federal Street.
Commander Shepler congratulated the Post 155 fair as crowds grow. Prof Miles and other vocalists perform Monday and Wednesday Messia Hughes and Lewis entertain. A captured rebel flag draws attention while the merry go round leads. Dawes illness delays the equestrian clash with Smith, prompting talk of interpost matchups. Colonel J W Patterson and W R C No 1 will visit with Prof Engel's Band. McGinness Smith Co will donate silverware to visiting organizations for a contest at the fair.
Carrie V. Sherriff leads Hansom Circle No 1 in Natches Miss with charter members and 12 pledges. Sheridan Circle No 45 Phillipsburg Pa sent 14 hats to the G A R Home Hawkins Station. Notables include Grandmother Moh Sister Albina Hickson six years old, and Sister Mary Davis seventy two. Entertainment by Hirst Circle featured speeches by national G A R leaders and a Sons of Veterans music program.
Last Tuesday election night saw delays with officers to be elected next week. Posts 155 and 151 plan attendances at fairs while Post 3 and Detroit Club add members and circulate circulars. The Detroit Club notes aims and a Martha Washington Tea is planned for Washington’s Birthday. Memorial services for Post 8 set for Monday the 17th with several comrades named for addresses and roles.
The encampment reports a larger October visitor count and notes a lecture by Major Howard Morton on the Salem Raid. Nominations for encampment officers will occur at December assembly with election at January’s first meeting. Encampment No 6 promises entertainment for next Friday night inviting veterans and ladies, while recent talks recount Dupont Sherman expedition incidents and changes to rules and rituals with a five member executive committee to be formed.
New York teachers organize a big fair to fund support for teachers in need. The St Clair School reports diphtheria related attendance drops with one death, while other wards begin night schools and new classrooms open. A lackey district note covers twins in one classroom with humorous misidentification. The article also lists meetings, proposed supervisor rotations, and upcoming institute events at First M. P. Church.
The Hanlon Brothers' "Superba" shows strong business this season with advance sales at the Grand Opera House already very good for this week.
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit Hendricks Co for discounted items including crayons and work gear. The notice highlights low prices this season aimed at spreading holiday savings to friends and family.
The Eighteenth Regiment prepares for a Forbes street drill next Thursday led by Colonel Smith as he recovers. Battery B readies a December fair in the Fifth Avenue armory to fund uniforms, while noncommissioned officers push for a school promised since last winter.
City critics praise E W Histed as a leading painter in paste and water colors. Works by Histed are displayed in B and O ticket offices, Wood and Fifth, Hayes music store, and Mayer art store. New method photographs by Histed circulate, patent applied for. Lapres Jacket advertisements announce wide ranges of styles and fittings from Tisssa Hveus and Haacke.
Three carloads of scenery accompany Hanlon Bros latest spectacle "Superba" which spoke this week at the Grand Opera House. The production promises lavish effects and a wide range of scenes for theatergoers.
Monday morning the Pirrsscure Company at Croraine on Grant and Diamond streets near the Court House offers 2600 fine overcoats with former prices of 22 and 25 now marked at 1250 each. Plenty of styles available.
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