Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-02-21
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BAESEsvIIIE, February 20.
ruE LRAP YEAR BALL
given by the young ladies OF ~Barnes'iIIe
orrurrrd at the City Hall, last night, and
was the event Of the season, AMI unsnr-
nassrd in our history. The hall, undo
IN, fair hands Of the ladies', VAS attract
;rc and beautiful, lovely paintings
adorned the walls, horse shoes, the old
emblems of good luck, hung suspended
from the chandeliers, while 1851, IN
evergreen, "intcrspcrsed wiih lovely tub.
roses. Mas arranged over the front OF
the stage, while amid singing birds love
IL hanging baskets, and fragrant flowers,
the not Ia TIE cNcellod Kramer,
and his able assistants, sent form
strains of the most enchanting music,
while the merry dancers completed the
p~etiect picture, and a. the gallant girls
swung their charming partners with such
ease and grace. We certainly were proud
of them and Felt il only Tor once IN four
wears they have "A chance they eyinced
ability, aud won lor themselves lanfeis
for the future.
The dressing Don prepared tor The
gentlemen vas a charming little retreat
la the left ui the stage, and with lts
bright carpet, exquisite lace curtains
with cornice oi pune, was quite home
like and pretty, while n dressing case,
with brush. comb, pms and powder,
furnished everything neediul lor The
brave knights, who were models ol ele-
yaurc. and their elaborate costumes and
fine appcarancc was quite charming.
Bruucttcs and blonds alike wore the
! conventional black, with white vest,
! yluyrs. nc,ktic aud the bewitChing but
Ion hole bouquet. We would gladly
have been young again that We
| might have the unb0undcd liberty
afforded the girls upon this
cold night. Too high a compliment
J cannot he paid the young ladies', anu
! right heartily do We offer our cohgralu,
latiuns upon their complete success, and
while a mammoth undertaking imam
| cially, they came out with victory Nni-
ten ON their banner. and IN all the years
10 come memory will recall with pleas
ure the ball of'S0. Among the visitors
present were Mr.. W. ID. Gushing and
| sister. aud Mr.. Steauver, Of your city;
Mr. and Mrs. Powers Oi S~teubenyille,
Messrs. Ozier, Riggs, McCulley and
Truet of Cambridge, Messrs. Warner
and Halstead OF IanesyIlle, Mr.. Weber
of Marietta, Mr. Clark Of ST. Clairsvllle,
and Mr.. McCa1rey OF Belmont, whose
presence added greatly 10 tie glad o.
casiOn.
An elegant supper was served at
eleven O'Clock IN the attractive pari0Ts
Of the Misses Armbrustcr, and was Ut
the finest order and highly EN-.
loved hy the happy company.
Alter which dancing Was again
resumed, and not until the I'VE
sma' hours' could the merry dancers
bid adieu 10 the destinations OF the ball
room. And long shall the pleasure OF
the night lie remembered by the KAY
participants, and in after years iUnd
memory shall bring "the light OF other
DAYS around US, aud With quiet JOY
will W. recall the girls Leap Year ball
OF 1850.
The Murray-Ober Comedy Company,
who have been playing here dunng this
week, are
TROUPE OT HIGH MERIT
ard more ably supported throughout
thar those who usually visit our place.
Nr. Ober is an actor who would do
honor 10 any stage, while Miss Murray
aud ]. T.. McGregor are artists IN Their
characters. "Fanchon" vas the play Of
Monday evening, which Was ably rem
dered and well received. Tuesday
evening the celebrated drama, Our
American Cousin Was presented,
ana by those who had seen It
PLAYED by jefferson and Southern
Was considered 4 great success. "ONyer
Twist" Vas the play Of "Wednesday and
in tragedy, the company show their
highest ability. Mr. Ober' as Pagan;
is a perfect impersonation oi TIE oid
Jew, while MctiregOr, a. Bal skies, y
true As HE. Miss Murray, a. Nancy"
cannot be eIcelled. while the other &C
top do quite crediiably. The Company
will remain during the week, and while
the houses have been good, ne trus
they will be better, and our people
shox the appreciation Of their ability In
this most tangible manner.
rHF or YcEr HALL
came of last Friday and Saturday even
ina and MAS wen attended and q hnsn-
cal success. The music was of nne
ouality and much enjoyed The PER
ormance consisted OF orations, rec1fa-
iona &c. which differed but httis hoo
those heard, 70 repeatedly q ths ten-
peunce band meetinp- And theFe yas
4 fraliag on shs pest q ths szpsecs 49,
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Dat chisa. y 60 y nszi .'',
nps1LAun.
W0Iksm Rcd a Son, Whose shoe seors
- Eu~rrlssfssd some fhnpe moaths 80.
kays~ rnsDvsred Q psxt Al their eoods.
ell boy finding them N CULVER -
Of town Being coysrcd With mud esa
v.trr. tbey are bsdly damaepd o.
iiuic scpoupt The thisvss no
800. Alarmed and fusrcd 10 NJ thsm
In sny way, and therebythey have bssn
Without value 10 any one
on Saturday highs the snoks-bcnseo
Resce Lewis vas 5rDksn open and some
AZ hams, belonssag 70 y. N. <sis.
we're stolen- Although . arg qnsnnfy
al mest uas In the hoase. j. NJ vas NE
only u~nionanass.
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hss p...ed oser o. during the week, oc-
e.r;oued by the sunouncsd divorce suit
81 Nr. Handel Fsnes, an old resident 81
this .pisce. on The grounds Of cruelty. /,
We rcuust the Occurrence 81 this great J
troubIs. and deeply d<plorc that Mr.. I
and MnL va1ns, who have lived togefh- 2
e. for 20 mary yean, must e this lats {
dsy and cause Tor Q Rpantion- =
Cred sxcs<nsnf prevailed Lad Tper !
dsv evening when Constsbh cunardss y
nvsd In BsnesriIls, having IN eusody
! NJ. Bar q BcilAire. uho hss been q.
rssssd b. yis Anais Hstgsr, o. ths 9.
plscr, Coz reach of Prolisa Thee - z
vss nsasarss brought tss yoang man =