The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-02-09

THE CHfLDREN's HOME FATR.--The
coIumodious store room formerly occu'
pied as the Democratic headquarters,
No. iii Main street, was last night the
Acene Of brilliant social gathering, an
entertainment being given for the benefit
Of the Childrens Home. The room was
very handsomely decorated, one entire
side being covered with the flags Of all ma.
tons. The booths, too, presented an al
traCtiye appearance; and the young ladies
in charge smiled bcwitchingly upon
the promenaders, with rather demoral'
king effect upon their pocketbooks. The
whole reminded one Of scene lroui
fairy land, and the enhancing music Of
KrGmer's superb orchestra heightened
the delusion. The room was crowded
until nearly midnight, and, considering
the scarcity Of currency, the ladies were
very successful pecuniarily.
4 good many unsuspecting youths were
ehtrapped at the "FiShing Pond,n which
was in charge Of Misses Laura Harden
and Mamie Good. The amount realized
at Ihis stand was $l2 30.
The "Postoiiice" was conducted by
Misses Gertie Harden and Lucy Mcclure
who proved very attentive postmis-
treBses.
At the "Hucks tersland' was sold butler.
milk, sweepmilk, cigats, oranges and pea
nuts. This stand was in charge Of Mrs.
Jacob w. Grub, Miss Lee Singleton and
Miss Lide Logan. The receipts were SIC,
Mr.. Jake W. Grub was the cashier.
Misses Mary Dickey and Zoe Mcclure
presided at the "Fancy Table,"
The large doll which is 10 be voted to a
popular Miss was in charge OF Misses Is.
adore Pollock and Matte Hubbard. Al
together, about $40 have thus far been
realized on this doll, OF which about $40
was taken in last evening.
Az the refreshment table were bevy
OF bright beauties, among whom We no.
tiCed Misses Sophia Logan, Lizzie Pen.
dletOn, Annie Hearn, the Misses Chap.
line, the Misses 81. Clair, Ella Robinson,
Annie McI4ain, Mary Higgins, Jennie
COen, Annie Byrne, Lou Butter, Cora
Zane, Minnie Hall, Sue Robinson, and
Mrs. james Wheat and Mrs. s. o. Taylor
Mrs. Wilson Kelley Supcrintended the
table, aud Miss Gertrude Lamb was the
cashier. 3
The supper table was surrounded by
the following ladies': Mrs. Turner, Mrs
Lewis, Mrs. Rev. Miller, Mira. Roy,
Mr.. Leander Mix, Mrs. j. l.. Hobbs
Mrs. John l.. Mendel, Mrs. Dickey, Mrs
NJ. l.. Chandler, Mrs. VIM. Caldwell. Mrs
udge Cranmer was the chairman.
J Mrs. DR.. J. c. Hupp presided at the
oyster table, assisted by Mrs. Joseph
Speidel, Mrs.J. J. Jones, Mrs. A. l.. Rice
Mrs. John Frew, and Mrs. John Rogers
Mrs. A. W. Campbell was the cashier.
There was, Of COURSE. n "RebeCca's
Well" with several fair Rebeccas eager
10 quench the thirst Of visitors. This
me.honored institution was in charge
Of Misses Sue Linch, Birdie Caldwell and
Clara White. Mai, Waller acted as
cashier, and reported the receipts Of the
evening at S.. &c.
Mrs. Percival Harden was the "chnir'
man Of general arrangements" and Mr.
Will. List the general treasurer. The
fair will be continued this evening, when
the children Of the Home will be present
and the doll awarded. Lunch will be
spread in the afternoon, from ~ 10 .
when the public are respectfully invited
to call and partake.
We have neglected to mention in the
proper place that a handsome meer
schaum pipe was voted to Mr.. George
Linch. The pipe cost s., and netted
LS40 Is.