Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-23

Fairly bullied me, you know
Sort Of thing that despise."
Society news trifle scarce.
This cool weather turns the thoughts
OF the average young man to sieighlng.
Diplomacy is new to our stage, but
an old story in society manoeuvres.
The Thanksgiving festivities are on
the increase. Eight separate parties on
the evening before.
A limited number OF guests were en-
te-tained last light. in most hospital
manner by Misses List.
The church sociables, those interest
ing winter resorts, are beginning to BIOS
som. A start by one is all that is re-
quired, and the rest soon follow.
A gentleman was talking yesterday OF
things now and then, and wondered
what would have been said in his early
days if young couple were to go out
alone for a drive.
A pleasant and enjoyable social was
held OH Thursday night at the residence
Of Robert McLain on the South Side.
Quite a number of young folks were
present to participate.
4 young society gentleman wants to
know whether he can with propriety
take lady TO hear Ingersoll. Well, yes,
we should smile. But if you are jeal-
Gus, beware, for Bob is very handsome.
Our announcement of the approach
ing wedding of young attorney elected
great curiosity, and several who have
asked us the names "feel in the sense OF
their bafiled extortion, that knowledge
is power.
A young lady has been greatly trOu-
bled by numerous reports that she and
well-known gentleman were soon to be
married, and wishes to know how to
contradict the rumor. Why, easily
enough. Make another happy and
send us the returns at once.
The new Dramatic Society still occu-
pies the background. 1t is reported
that Ed. Larkin and Walker Peterson
are the leading spirits and that COM
plete organization will soon be effected.
II additional talent is needed, We might
suggest Day for juvenile parts, Muller
for heavy paternal and Lcnkard for the
sentimental Romes style. An anxious
public awaits the debut of the new So
ciety.
4 social, known AZ "the German, 4"
met on Tuesday evening at Wiesel Hall
and enioved the pleasures OF the dance.
This society is composed Of about twen-
ty Of our young men, and embraces
every pursuit, both mercantile and pro-
iessional. Doctors, lawyers, deacOns,
bankers, hatters, upholsterers, station
ers, clothiers and grocers, all represent
ed. Wilhelmj Kramer is member er
0ficio, and an important one, too.
At the next meeting of the Wayerly,
exercises will bereported for celebrating
its sixth anniversary, which takes place
on January Sth, 1879. But few, il any,
literary societies disconnected with
colleges have grown to SO green
an old age. At the next meeting,
on Tuesday evening, the following ques-
ton will he discussed: Is Talmage's
present course OF lectures commendable.
A respectable minority were in favor Of
dissecting Bob Ingersoll, especially so,
as he is about to make his appearance,
but Bro Talmage won the day.
The extremely unpleasant weather OF
last evening interfered somewhat with
the Esther rehearsal held ut the
Germania Hall, but, notwithstanding,
quite a number assembled. 1t is prob
able that the cantata will be q success,
and if SO, a pleasant entertainment may
be looked for Our whole musical talent,
and il is not inconsiderable, will par
ticipate, and under the skillful manage
ment of Prof. Seager, will be disposed
TO the best advantage. But few OF the
characters have been permanently as
signed, it having been found necessary
after rehearsal to change many. 1t is,
however, understood that Mrs. {. w.
Eotf will take the part OF queen, and
Mr.. q. Gutenhurg that of king.
The Fourth street NJ. +. church social
WAS attended with characteristic sue
cess. 4 large audience was present to
enioy the feast and music. The
former was most tempting array OF
edibles and full justice was done by
the guests. The press was well repre-
sented at one table and its mlnions
earned an enduring name for an indus
trv. which. if applied to their respective
papers would make them indispensable.
The musical and literary portion OF the
entertainment was no less enjoyable.
Mrs. Frank Stanton, Miss Kate Land.
Upton Reilly. Master Lucas and ProiI
Seayer were the performers. musically,
and Mr.. o. :. Long gave a pleasant and
interesting recitation.
The second evening of the festival at
Thomson vi. f.. Church last night was a
complete success. Though the evening
was wild and stormy, a good large crowd
WAS in attendance. and money was spent
freely. The contests for various arti-
cles oi value were close and exciting,
with the following results: The toilet
set brought $3.50, and Miss Lucy Cecil
was the successful candidate. The rid
ing hat netted S4i.40, and Miss Mollie
Murine is henceforth to wear it when
she goes ont riding. The marble top
stand brought $3.50, and is now the
property OF Miss Clara Young. Total
! from entire ballot Sll5.20. A beautiful
GU, glass water service was presented to
Mrs. F.. J. Stone, silver cotieerpOt to
! Mrs. ID. X. Bell, clock to Mrs. F. f.
Olmstead, and set of vases TO Mrs W.
III I,ha,,hars Tho yrpSs rpCplDts Will