The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-06-13

Tux PREstpESr's LEvER.-The Wheeling
Female College, which Is not situated on
seven hills, as was Rome, but Is content
with one, was ablRze with light aud beau.
IS last night. The occasion was the an.
iual "president's Levee," notable
event among the friends o. the College,
pile was brilliantly illuminated, and the
constantly arriving guests, the bright
faces aud merry voices Of the inmates rs
they welcomed each new arrival, together
with the handsome and seasonable toll.
cites otthe ladies, and the conventional
full dress OF the gentlemen, went far TO
make up an enjoyable scene, such as Il
has not been our fortune TO enjoy for
some time.
The spacious parlop Of the College
were crowded during the evening with
the youth and beauty, and the golden old
age as we'll, OF the mail City," II was o
brilliant and fashionable assemblage. The
popularity OF the Wheeling Female Col.
lege was never better demonstrated than
by tho select and cultivated assemblage
that gathered there last night to do honor
TO tho able aud successful educator, the
President OF the College, Miss A.
Taylor. Miss Taylor was everywhere,
almost at the same moment, vel.
coming her guests, and extending
kind c0urtesies and generous Inequalities
lAvishly; always q welcome for q guest, q
kind word for all, and overlooking and
experimenting every thing at the same
time within the building, To an ordinary
observer, such rs reporter Is generally
supposed to be mo sarcasm intended), the
idea entertained was that Miss Taylor was
woman imbned somewhat with the
Yankee spirit, and was, as citizen Of the
nutmeg State might express 1t, "Chuck
full Of business"
During the evening refreshments were
served, Of which, II perhaps unnecessary
to mention, oil the guests partook Of with
IN earnestness which betokened q good
appetite. The guests In the meanwhile
promenaded the various apartments, and
the grounds as well, and put in the time
In a very acceptable manner, no doubt-to
themselves. There was always q crowd in
tho parlorS, however, and at all times
could be seen circle OF admirers about the
pictures ofthe graduating class, which were
prominent feature Of the apartments. 1.-THE
Upper Ten," as one Of the Graduating
Glass chose 10 call them, as pictured BY
that Incompatible photographer, Parsons,
were exhibited in an elegant gilt frame,
placed on parlor easel, with silk velvet
mat The pictures were strikingly cor.
rect, and drew forth many tlattering re.
marks for the benefit Of Parsons. By the
way, Parsons seems to be great iavoritc
with the ladies Of the Female College, as
he has been picturing the graduating
classes for several years,
There was prOfusion OF flowers every.
where in the building; everything was
decorated with floral offerings. To
promenade the rooms was 10 walk through
wealth Of floral beauty. The ladies' who
superintendent the decorations are en-
titled to much credit for the excellence OF
taste displayed.
The Sumner Band enlivened the coca.
sion with music, from their position on
the grounds in front OF the College. This
Band is improving rapidly, and rendered
some very sweet music last night. Finally,
the party broke up about midnight, every.
body well pleased with their entertain.
ment.