Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-12-11
GAINESVILLE.
Rain and Mud - Masquerade
Supper = Description of Cos
tumes-Incidents of the Even
ing-TrOuble Among the To-
baccO Tyers-PersOnal Notes.

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For days and days the rain has been
continuous without one gleam OF sun
shine, and our once amiablc disposition
is becoming soured, and ike the wealth
er we are dark and stormy, and we are
inclined 70 think Job never had any
thing like Baruesyille mud to endure,
or his patience would have been ex-
hausted.
The masquerade supper under the
auspices OF the Daughters Of Rebekah,"
came off last Thursday evening, and
was largely attended by our citizens.
The hall was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with pictures, evergreen
and lovely flowers. Across the front
OF the stage was the appropriate motto
Remember the Poor" equally applica-
bic 10 those whom the proceeds
would benefit and to OneSscb
when indulging in the good supper
furnished by the ladies and which
seemed to be highly enjoyed by all.
The tables were nicely arranged with
everything to tempt the inner man or
woman, and were throughout the even
ing crowded with customers.
The costumes of the maskerS were
overdOne as regarded RIGHTEOUSNESS,
and reminded us of an earthquake COM
pany on the Fourth OF July. Yet there
were many whose costumes were very
charming and pretty. Miss Alice Colvig
as "Winler" was very noticeable and was
greatly admired.
Miss Addie Bailey as the "Union
Girl" carried her colors bravely and
with honor. Miss Kate Bentz in her
personation of Snow" was decidedly
good Miss Minnie Powers as Young
Lady OF tie Period" was perfect.
Miss Annie Graves made Il handsome
Spanish Lady," Miss Annie DanIscl
as the Queen OF Hearts" was very cap
tivatng, and Miss Allie Barnes as
Pop Corn Girl" was equal 10
professional, while Indians"
widows" Costumes of l176,' and
many other characters were quite
creditable. The gentlemen, we are sor-
ry to say, made no special presentations
this brave portion in Obscurity.
The pleasure OF the evening was
greatly marred by rude element which,
az in all promiScuOus gatherings, had
forced themselves in, and who, under
cover OF mask, felt called npOu to be-
have in n manner positively outrageous
t. persons OF refinement We would
suggest in case Oi another masquerade
that n marshal be procured who can See
that it is Just as necessary to arrest
persons who do not behave Themselves
at public gathering as it is To- make IN
arrest upon our streets Tor disor icrly
conduct.
Much commentator is due the
ladies having the supper in charge, and
they are well repaid for their work by
their efforts being crowned with sue
cess, having realized clear OF all indcbt-
edness the sum Of Sl25. We extend
them our congratulations.
4 great deal OF dissatisfaction has
been caused here during the past week
week among the tobacco tiers caused
by John Bradfeld & Sons reducing the
wages Of the tiers from 80 To 60 cents
per 100 to 30 and 30 cents \ Compro-
mise was finally effected by the tiers OF
best tobacco retaining the old rate Oi TO
cents, while for inferior grades the price
was reduced from 80 10 40 cents. The
average wages Tor tying is about IS cents
day. This seems small wages for men
and women to board and ClOthe them
selves on; yet large portion OF our
working people are dependent upon the
tobacco for their winter support, and
are thus obliged to accept the situation,
Glad to make even little. Mr.. Bradticld
is buying very largely this season,
and is the leading man in this business.
while T. G. Parker VIM. Reed, Joseph
Green, a. Il. Howard, John Howard,
John Wiscner and Inspector Watson
are also large buyers and give employ
mont to quite number OF hands.
Tom Edwards, Dora" Folgcr and
Ike" Mabra were arrested ior drunk
enncss at the saloon of Dora Brown
on Monday, and each fined - and costs.
John W. Mason, Treasurer OF Jay
county, Indiana, is visiting friends i'll
Somerset township, after an ahscuc" ct
thirteen years.
Mr.. Jack Bradshaw and his estimabc
lady, of GAINESVILLE, have been spending
some days here, the guests OF Mr.. Il.
Davenport. Jack" is one of our old
bows and general favorite, who long
ago left us for other and greener pas
lures, and is at present bookkeeper in
the First National of GAINESVILLE, and is
prosperous and happy.
Miss Mary Elrick, one OF our most in
telligent young ladies, left last week for
Michigan, where she has been engaged
as teacher She has the elements Of
success, and will most certainly succeed.
Our public school is making fine pro-
gress, and the machinery well adjusted
and in good working order, and with its
able corps of teachers, We have Il
school III At present not building OF
which We are proud. During this and
the coming week the monthly eXamina-
ton is being held, which is always
highly creditable to both teachers and
scholars. ETHEL.