The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-01-27
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The Complimentary Hop Given AZ the
McLuro House Last Evening.

afcLuro House Last Evenfng.
In the history Of the Mcclure House balls,
the one given last night by the German Of
'so'sl to the German Of 1882 will, It Is pre-.
dicted, stand out prominent in the years to
come as the most fashionable and enjoyable
one ever held in that building. It Is true
that the affair might almost be termed
an impromtu hop, the invitations being
Issued only on last "Wednesday morning, but
that one fact rendered the evening ali the
more pleasant, as the short time intervening
did not allow the sharp edge Of expectancy
to be dnlled by several days preparation and
worry.
The gay company commenced arriving
about 10 o'clock, and from that hour up to
midnight carriages were dlschArginE their
precious trelghts NJ the ladies entrance. The
large north dining room was cleared for the
dancers, and In one corner was posted KFa.
mer-the old musical director Of the German
OF 'SO-sl, with M excellent band OF inusi.
clans The order OF dancing for the evening
was as follows;
/. Grand March,
j. Waltz.
4. QuAdrlllC.
Polka.
4. Waltz Quadrille. ''s'''
.. Waltz.
10. scOttiche
II. LAncen
u. Waltz.
The Grand March was started about 1880
and It was truly pleasing sight ostand and
watch the gay company as II swayed along
the polished floor and gave itself up to the
pleasures OF the hour, Every preparation
had been made before hand, aud every little
detail that would add to the evenings gaiety
provided. II was Of course, full dress; the
ladies OF Wheeling, always proverbial for
their taste and elegance In the matter Of
dress as well as in everything else, made, last
evening, no exception to their general rule.
While but few costumes were displayed that
could be termed elegant or magnificent, all
were handsome, stylish and tasty. Silks and
satins predominated, and they were OF every
hue and shade, while here and there was to
be seen the pretty, tleecy white costume that
becomes the wearer so much.
After the march dancing was Immediately
started, and for the remainder OF the evening
little feet kept flying time TO the sweet music
Of instruments and the harmony OF good
wishes. To give even partial list OF those
who were there would almost be an utter
impoSsibility. Everyone, 1t seemed, OF those
known as society people, both old and young,
were there, and in addition all OF the young
ladies and gentlemen visiting in the city, be.
sides matrOns whose dancing days were over
but whose sparkling eyes denoted that they
still enjoyed being present, State and ex-
State officers, Legislators and those promi.
nent in business and professional walks OF
life. About seventy.fve couples were pres.
ent.
From II to o'clock the supper room (the
south dining room) was open; here the pro.
.prtetors Of the hotel had excelled themselves
by spreading o most appettzing supper EN-.
bracing all little delicacies that could tickle
ones palate.
About l o'clock the German was started
aud kept up for some time. 1t was very grace.
fully led by Mr.. B. Walker Peterson, OF this
city, assisted by Mrs. Oscar Rammelsburg, Of
Cincinnati; the popular figures OF both the
old and new Germans were introduced, and
all were perfectly pleased. The iavors were
pretty and OF the latest designs, and will
form pretty little souvenirs of the occasion,
The compliment rendered the young set by
the one Of last year was delicate one and
was thoroughly appreciated. There was
nothing to interfere with the enjoyment, un.
less It was the snltriness Of the atmosphere,
and the broad tiled corridors afforded refuge
from the heat of the ball room, which was
taken advantage Of by the promenaders,
while the patlOrs were filed all the time by
those desiring TO converse instead OF indulging
| In the dancing