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SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 14, .1924 SIX SOCIETY SECTION Social Happenings in Pittsbui THE PITTSBURGH PRESS SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENT RETURNS HOME TO PRESENT PAGEANT IN MOSQUE THIS WEEK! WOMEN'S CLUB YEAR BOOKS PRESENT VARIED PROGRAMS from the burgesses of the trl-bor-ough. Burgesses, Hankey of Parnassus, Burns of New Kensington an 1 Reider of Arnold will act as Judge? of the drills to be exemplified by the following guard teams: Kittan-ing, Kord City, Freeport, Leechhurg, Vandergrift, Apollo, Beaver Kails, Woodlawn, Foxburg, Tarentum, Pittsburgh, Parkers landing, Zelienople, Kmlcnton, Rochester, Monaca, Avon-more, New Butler, Kllwood City. Kant llrady. New Bethlehem and Butler. The cast of characters has been unusual number of interesting fall activities are planned 1 Woman's (lob of Ingomar.

President's day was observed Thursday by the Woman's club of Ingomar at the first meeting of the year, which was held in the Franks-lin Methodist Episcopal church with about members and guests present. The church was decorated with garden flowers of the club colors, yellow and white. Following a reception to the past presidents of the club, and Introduction of the new president, Mrs. George Shaffer, a musical program was opened by Mrs. Millard of Ingomar with piano se lections, "Consolation" by Liszt and "Whims" by Shumann.

Mrs. Crow of Crafton Heights club and Mrs. Pat- by the numerous women's clubs as shown by the attractive year books bejng issued. As usual, charitable work will plav a great part in the program for the com ing club year and much splendid work is planned The Comet club of Wllklnsburg at the meeting of May The club year will be early In June. An Inspiring- little verse marks each page off the year book.

make several Interesting announcement for the comlnff year. Mra. P. It Wanner Is president of the club; Mra. T.

H. Ream, vice president; Mrs. T. J. Hawksworth, secretary, and Mra.

A. C. Cole, assistant secretary; Mrs. F. S.

(iourley is treasurer. The filled for the mammoth Pittsburgh historical pageant which will be presented at the Syria mosque, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by the Congress of Women's Clubs. The Congress of Clubs in presenting the pageant endeavor show In a vivid and Impressive way the local history of Pittsburgh from the time of the Indians to the present. There are about people in the cast, ranging from the smallest school children to the oldest Inhabitants of this district.

The pageant opens with the arrival of "Miss Pittsburgh," Miss Helen Steubner, and her attendants. Misses Helen Waldtn. Wanita McKnlght. Margaret Norris, IneMa Thorne. Agnes J.

Hewitt, Edna Kehultz, Ann Buchanan, Louise Metz, Lillian Hin-ger, Alice Keefer, Miss Kdmundaon, Lsura Blaine, Margaret Morrison, Martha Speaker. Miss Skinner, Kill-nor Orr, Grace Henry, Marie lier, Margaret Vogt, Dorothy Mr-Masters. Hampton Farm and t.jirdro Kalr. The Hampton township unit of tht Women's Farm and Garden club will hold its third annual community lair this afternoon and evening In Mar-solf's hall, mar Wildwood, on the Hutler highway. There will be exhibits of All kinds, Including flower, fruit.

vegetable, baking. poultry, household and antique exhibits. Exhibits are In charge of committees composed of the different members of the Hampton unit of the Farm and Garden club, under whose direction the fair Is held. Prizes will-be given Mother' dab of (arrirk. The Mothers' club of Csrriok opened Us season on Vednesily evening wit.i a reception for the faculty mem first fall meeting was held Sept, 10.

ton of the Fortnightly Rlvlew club I brought greetings from their re-1 spective clubs. At this time a history of the club since Its organlza-i tion was read by the secretary. Mra. B. Dale Dickson of Ingomar then read the third act from "If I Wers King," by McCarthy.

Mrs. Walter I Close of Hen Avon, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Trimble of Ingomar, sang "Dreaming," by Shelley; "Just I Her Way," by Aiken, and "Mammy," I by Gillette. Mrs. Close also read "My First Hall Game." A most interesting prwgram was brought to bers of the Carrick The club officers were in tha receiving line-and Mrs.

J. N. C.lasser was chairman of the program commune; Mr3. William Hsralni'riy wa leader. Mrs.

Kdythe Harris Scott save sev with Mrs. O. G. Rensland of McKee PL as hostess. A selected reading was given by Mrs.

Ream and "studies in heredity" hy Mrs. L. English. Roll call was answered wlih summer reminiscences by the members. At the meeting of Sept.

4, Mrs. James Iby the Garden club of Allegheny county. The organization at the eral dellchtful "Home, by Tpresent time Is composed of GT, mem Edgar Guest, and Noyes' "The High XT I r-r- it'StY 1r BY f'f A ''f 'yA" II bers. Dorothy Ruse, McCarthy, I a fitting close with early reminis-I cenies by Mrs Dornbush, the first I prcldent of the club, after which lunch was served in the club colors. In October the club will celebrate I the tenth anniversary of its Kanlzation.

Margaret Helt. Eleanor Butt, Gra" Robinson, Isabel Jenks, Johnson, and Miss Pauline James who was "Miss Youngstown" in tho Atlantic City pageant. wayman," among them. Miss Marie Shaner rendered three groups of solos, accompanied by Miss Ruth Glnsser. Cyril Hall, tenor, sang several solos, accompanied by James V.

Mc-Ilvray, supervisor of music in the borough schools. Mr. McElroy gave an Interesting talk on "Music in the Schools." The clubhoc.se was decorated with fall flowers. Mrs. Dinsmore, hostess, and her aids, served refreshments.

O. K. S. Card Party. The officers and members of loyalty chapter No.

34.1, Order of Eastern Star, will hold an afternoon caojl party, cafeteria supper and evening dance Kept. 20, at Carrick park. The worthy matron is Mrs. Agnes W. Cot-trell; associate matron.

Miss Lillian Morion, and worthy patron. Harrv Karnes. Mrs. Marfan JlcChre lit general chairman and Mrs. Kativ Belle Davidson, assistant general chairman will have as their assistants the following chairmen of committees: Mrs.

Kllzabeth Jallas Williams, Mrs. Jane M. Roberts, Charlotte L. Snyder, Mrs. Ethel Dell St.vtnson, Miss liertha.

S. Walter, Mrs. Carrie Mrs. Frances 1. SpragUe, Mrs.

Anna Reschke, Miss Doris Armstrong and Mrs. Hazel Cole will be hostess. Child labor will be discussed by Mrs. II. A.

Patterson and readings will be given by Mrs. O. E. Lysle. The roll call will be answered by current topics.

Mrs. Hill will be hostess at the meeting of Oct. Nov. 12 an interesting subject will be discussed by Mrs. Hawks-i worth on the "influence of the movies the young mind" Mrs.

Vanner, 'will be hostess Nov. 20 for which a Thanksgiving program has been arranged; Dec. 10 the members are requested to bring dolls for the toy mission: Mrs. (iourley will be hostess. Jan.

14 the roll call will be answered with New Tear resolutions and Mrs. L. C. Ritchie will give a reading on "The Weaker Sex Wh'leh?" "Women In Science" will be discussed by Mrs. Gourley; "Japan and Her Relations to the U.

will be discussed by Mrs. D. O. Wolfe at the meeting of Jan. 28.

Feb. 11 roll call will be answered by patriotic quotations. Mrs. James Coll Will be hostess; Keb. 23 the club members will visit Mayview; March 11, Mrs.

Q. English will discuss the Unknown Great American Woman;" Mrs. D. C. Longwell will be hostess; rirMnl I'arlr Named.

A small bridal party is to be In at-tmlance at the wedding of Miss Virginia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mar-cellln Cote Adams of Fifth and Edward Donald Early, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H.

Early of Chattanooga, which Is to take place in the Protestant Episcopal Curch of the 'Ascension next Saturday. Valley Review 1ST. The Valley Review will hold a rally Sept. 13 at Schelota hall. New Kensington.

The ladies are requested to meet at the hall at 10 4.1 a. m. The afternoon session will be in charge of Mis Nellie l.ounsbury of Wamn. great commander Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Ada It.

Stone Miss Adams has arked Miss Alice Clifton, of Buffalo, to be her maid of honor and a small cousin, Jean Hine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Illne, of Longmeadow, Mass, will be flower girl. Forrest Harmon, of Pittsburgh, and Brattleboro, Vt will be Mr. Early's beat man.

Only the Immediate families and a few In- of Butler, the district deputy. A class of 100 candidates will be ini tiated. The afternoon session wl'i dismiss at 4:30 p. followed by i banquet at the Union dining room. At 8:4." there will be an auto parade Interesting discussions will take place followed by an address of welcome I tlmate friends will attend the cere-jmony, which Is to take place at noon, A small breakfast will follow at the i house.

A number of luncheons and So'tiU Crte rr. The Allegheny Sotbis Orlc will hold an Informal dance In honor of riellevue Sotbis Oric at the Fort Pitt hotel, Sept. 26. This dance will mark Uellevue's entrance Into the organization. A well-known orchestra will furnish music and entertainment far the evening, which will begin at 9 p.

m. The committer In charge consists of Austin T. Cochran, chairman; J. Henry Schlag, Horfard McCaw and Arthur Hoffman. South Hills.

Dormont and I'eabody branches will also be In attendance. bridge parties are being given for Miss Adams but, as the family is in mourning, the entertaining Is most ir.formal. YZHatrthuionX Miss Pittsburgh" and her attend- i nnts are followed by "Miss Colum- I bia." Miss LeVlna Martin, and young ladies representing the 41 states, among whom are Misses Ester Vowan, Leanor Dally, Drusilla Dal- ly, Elizabeth McFarland, Bernice Ed- mundson, Helen Carothers, Ruth Ja-fert, Oneida Frlssler. June Johnston, Jean Alcorn, Ethel Shields, Olive Bel- tie, Mesdames Harold C. Seamon, Phil J.

p.einheimer, C. George Rein- heimer, Leonard Seipler. S. R. Cost- ley.

J. M. Simpson, C. T. Martin, J.

S. Christy, Chester Johnston, Robert J. Gibson. W. S.

Heyn. Mrs. Urnerber- ger, H. G. Farmer.

W. A. Young, 1 Iouise H. Reel, William Penneli, C. I V.

Davis, D. J. Glbbeny, H. H. Mt- I Culloch.

Ella M. Hartey, L. A. Hti- i bach, Samuel Husack, E. H.

Wicks. G. i W. Semon, E. C.

Parker. Hoy Connor, G. W. Morris. Todd Campbell.

S. A. Gumbaugh and Edward Ross. These two groups comprise the "court of honor." Next is a symbolical 1 dance called the "dawning of crea- 1 tion," In which the land, sky, rivers and forest will be Interpreted by rlasslcal dancers. The red man." a historical episode, depicting the lif- of the Indians who were the firM 1 known people In this district, ami later the coining of the first white man.

An Indian village is depicted showing the customs, occupations snd savage dances, of the Indian. "The early pioneers conquering the forest." one of the dramatic episodes, villi show the suffering and trials cf the early pioneers and the Tight against fever, famine and death. The cast of characters In this episode are as follows: Pioneer man. Carl H. Tompkis; the pioneer woman, Mln i I.ydia Patterson; fever, Miss Mary Hissrich: famine.

Miss Edna Spear, death, Jnhn Slayton; Father Tim'-. Claude McNalr. All are members of the Drama league. "The first school will depict the trying conditions under which our ancestors had to labor order to get an education. The first school In Pittsburgh was estab lies' Hogne-McMahoa.

The marriage of Miss Marie Hogue I of West Carson St. and Frank Mc-i Mahon ot Sheraden was solemnized i In Saint Malachy church, Sept. 10. The bride wore a gown of whits 'georgette trimmed in lace and ostrich and carried a shower bouquet of sweetheart roses snd lilies of the val Sooth Hills College 4 lufc. The regular Septembrr meeting ef the South Hills College club was held the evening of Sept.

12, at the home of Miss Green, Iebanon ave, ML Lebanon. Miss Uuchele and Miss I-ove entertained with Miss Green. The meeting was in charge of the new president, Mrs. A. I.

P. MU-er of Wisconsin ave, Dormont. Many Interesting summer experiences were related by the club members and current events were discussed by R. Green of F.rookline. Wavy Hair Makes the Feminine Face More Pleasing "Turf dmth tnmmtM ffcotboruA oof yoofA.

And delom mmrmUml in oaomfy's o-row, But criosio, cwW, wave or mmt ri Dora ever, in mmth or ose. osricAow las roco. "Lanoil" Home Outfits for Permanent Waving To those who find tke duty of keeping tke hair in curl irksome, we offer more simple, more pleasant and more efficient method The Lanoil Permanent Wry. We cannot recommend it too highly. Feel at perfect liberty to come in any time for information.

fc1 AA fl.twn.bU If Yes LO.XjU An Not SatisKod "MOTO JOMKSTOeJ 0 ley. Her tulle veil was held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Margaret Kennedy, as bridesmaid, wore a gown of powder blue crepe and a black hat and carried pink roses. Miss Kathryn Joyce as maid of honor appeared in pink taffeta and black hat and carried pink roses. Charles McMahon was his brother's best man.

The ushers were James Hogue and Edward von Hede-man. After a trip to Atlantic City, Mr. and Mrs. McMahon will reside In BIsw-Kbsx (lob. Nispah lab.

4 her home after attradlag MISS BERTHA BEATTV. Miss Beatty. whose home Is la Collier, w. Vt, has recently retaraed OMSarr term of school la Pittsbarsa. Pritchard Sheraden.

The Mizpah Fancy Work and Social club, of which Mrs. Herman Rebels is president, will entertain with a luncheon and card party Sept. 24 In Hoggs and Buh-h tea room. Mrs. Herbert E.

Shoop Is general chairman. I.a Wimoda Clab. card oartv in the Mon. t.me.;. I The regular mrjiini Dusiness men- Lanoil Permanent Waving ley.

Janet Bright; Messrs I'aul Hene Jenkins Arcade, Pittsburgh, Pa. Doraioat College Club. The Dormont Young Woman's Col-leffe club met Saturday after-! noon at the home cf Miss Henrietta Erickcr. Mabrlck Mt. Lebanon.

A program of music with Miss Homer Young as olol.t, followed the meet- Ing. 19. at 30 p. m. Mrs.

Mary E. Jones of the Wlmoda club of Belle-is worthy matron. James K. Morton vu was held in the Msonlc club Is worthy patron. The committee rooms Monday afternoon.

After the Is as follows: General chairman, business session the club was Miss Agnes Taylor; Mrs. II. A. Klaus, entertained with readings by Mrs, Miss Lillian K. Brubach, Mrs.

Anna Pentecost, vocal solos by Mrs. Louts C. McCallum. Mrs. Vlnney B.

Rltts. Kdwards and piano solos by Miss Mrs. Mariraret 1 Herrt vi, r.rri. Leila Tappe. A luncheon served by The Blaw-Knox Twentieth Century Chan.

John Hays. Jack States. John club held a corn roast at the home Heubrecht and Paul Bright, of D. M. Bright of Verona, on the evening of Pept.

11. Those present O. tX S. Party. were Mr.

and Mrs. Al Cain, Mr. and The ftrtt of the fall activities of Mrs. (iuy Postleswalte, Mr. and Mrs.

i Norwood Herrlngton chspter No. XA V. It. Konklc, Mr. and trs.

William will be a tea at the home of the Bright. Misses I.ydla Mclntyre, Ger- worthy matron. Mrs. Anna K. Fagel trude Thomas, Isabelle Parker.

Marie of Hemlock Avalon, Sept. 10. The Fisher, Florence O'Mally, Marion Nu- hours are from to 5 the social committee, brought the meeting to a close. Triumph Chapter No. S.

Triumph Chapter No. Order Eastern Star, will hold a dance and lished by the German Evangelical church In 17(11, and It is a singular coincidence that the children of the present day German Evangelical church are portraying this scene. "Pittsburgh becomes a city," another historical episode, showing Pittsburgh In its Infancy. This scene also features the first mayor of Pittsburgh, the Hon. Ebenezer Denny, and his marriage to Nancy closing with the dancing of the Old Virginia reel.

There will I eight historical episodes in all and the pageant closes -wth a big spe. -tacular finale called the "Masque cf Pittsburgh, the Melting Pot of Nations." There will be 300 school in this number and every fiction under the sun will be represent -d and the native folk dance Interpret' d. There will also be a children's chor of 600 voices selected from the public schools of Pittfburgh and under Of direction of Will Earhardt. Marshall, Mrs. Mabel Ossman.

Mrs. Anna Kaup. Mrs. Freda Cunningham. Mrs.

Clara Taylor, Mrs. Myrtle Hollar. Mrs. Ilebecca Smith, Messrs. James K.

Morton, Thomas Taylor, Miss Gladys Gress, Miss Marie Cole, Mrs. Ethyl F. Lee and Mis. Paul Kelley. ON COMMITTEE FOR HISTORICAL PAGEANT Marriage Assoiseei, Mr.

and Mrs. P. W. Sweeney of Pritchard sU, Sheraden, announce th marriage of their niece. Miss Elisabeth M.

Keaoy and Joseph P. Yost, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yost, which was solemnized Wednesduy morning in the Holy Innocents Catholic church, Rev. V.

J. O'Shea officiating. After an eastern trip Mr. and Mrs. Y'ost wilt be at home in Glen-mawr Sneraden.

Marriage A anoancemeftt. The marriage of Miss Esther M. Fordyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.

I Fordyce of the Northside, and Albert V. Hall of ti'is city was sol-emniied Wednesday evening. Rev. Guy W. McOracken of Irwin offlcl- an- PXui Ladies of the t.oldea Kagle.

The Past Templsr- association of the Ladies of the Golden F.agle will Aten MISS izahpth A erie am I Pollmaa-Carlsna. Mrs. Mary E. Pollman announces the engagement of her daughter Mis Gertrude to William Carlson of Braii-dock. The wedding will take place th first of the year.

bridesmaid and Warren A. Anderson hold a euchre Tuesday evening, Sept. as best man were the only attend- 1 in the Northside temple. Federal st ants. at 0 p.

m. I 1 s. II! XT JJ i own i issssss paw Shingle Bob Wig dernvruttrotrd in recent K. rf B. Beauty Show.

Fhingle Sob and Marcel Wave obtained in K. of B. Beauty Shop. Newest Shingle Bobs and Bobbed Wigs Displayed and demonstrated on models at the recent K. B.

Beauty Show ar now obtainable in the Third Floor Beauty Sbop. Grogan Flat Silver of True Worth Silver is not used without alloy because in that state it is too soft to be of use. fcv Li VW i Marcelled Shingles UJ(e pholo shovn above are secured here daily by Pittsburgh's fashionable women. Note the low cut which inspired to much favorable comment during the Show. Nine hundred and twenty five thousandths is our standard fot Silver Flatware and for ail other Grogan Silver This is the American standard and the standard also which in England is stamped with the British leopard's head and called Sterling, fot the reason that it Bobbed Wigs And Transformations Tvith the natural ska parts demonstrated during the Beauly Show are on display in the Hair Goods Shop.

Becauj of the special Skin Part feature the most careful scrutiny cannot detect the use of these new aids to beauty. is the standard of Silver currency. 0 i-e- The Grogan collection of Flatware reveals many rare and worthy designs wrought by artist-craftsmen in this noble metal. I Hare the K. B.

expert barber give you this Shingle! And be sure to have it marcelled. You'll be very proud of the results. Prices for Transformations begin at $17.50. Perfect matching A B. Co.

HAIR GOODS SHOP Srw FWr- Cobsmi Company AMD SILVERSMITHS JEWELCIVS ORtUTOTifiiV STOKE 51 6 TH AVE, PITTSBURGH WOOD ST. AT MM ft. THOMAS K. WTXSOM. MRS.

aULTOSf BE'O. fPc 1832 SIXTH AVENUE at Smithfield Street Mrs. Wllsoa is a saeasker of As cxeevtlve soar a ad rkatraaa of the statrvstewa nil wirte. and Mrs. Bess i timinr of the In aortal ewsamirte for the historical pageaat to he oreoeaf ed try the Caarrea of Wooieo's Clafca la to Syria ssooooe.

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