Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-04
AGRANDTIME,

n the verdict OF the Dwellers on the
Moandsyille Camp Gronnd.
The sojourners here still continue to be
thankful that they are living in such
charming place.
The near approach of the coming relig-
ious meeting, enlivens everybody and
everything just rs the approach OF Lent in
creases festivity in the city. On the open.
ing of the religious meeting, all amuse-
ments must of course cease, and the atten-
ton be given to serious affairs; so the anx.
iety now is to have as much fun as is pos
sible,
Monday evening was rather damp here,
but Col. VIM. Travis and his excellent lady,
assisted by Mrs. Cash Evans. succeeded in
banishing all thoughts of the wet weather
from the minds OF the young folks by en-.
tertaipinr them so nicely at their cosy cot
tsge., All unite in wishing for just such
another wet evening 10 come soon.
Tuesday evening the spelling bee,
(that expired long ago from sheer abuse)
was resurrected, and old and young gath
cred in the well lighted auditorium to
share in the amusement. Mrs. Miriam
Dean and Miss Kate Elson commanded,
respectively, the contending ranks, and ID.
r. Brooks furnished the ammunition from
Webster's unabridged. The applause was
great when gray hairs were forced to sue.
cumb to the invincible small boy" but
the merriment reached its climax when
the school "marms' were spelled down by
their pupils. Fl or lie, which is it? puzzled
the brain, and caused sad havoc in both
ranks. The number Of good spoilers was
great and the battle holly contested, but
the victory was finally awarded-against
the protests of the other side-to the side
commanded by Mrs. Dean. Much prompt
ing was INDUCED in, by certain minimizing
ones, and this marred the contest considera'
bly,. Mr. James ". Bodley, Harry Hast.
ings, Mrs. Ratc,iff, Mrs. Elson and Mrs.
Dean deserve special mention for their
good spelling, but Master Graves carried
off the honor of the occasion.
The regular Wednesday evening prayer
meeting was conducted by Mr.. J. McNash,
and was we'll attended. Rev. Dornblazer,
of the English Evangelical Lutheran
Church. of your city. was announced to
preach here this Thursday evening" but
much to the regret of all he was unable to
come, being too busy at home.
The boarding tent is now open, with quite
a number of regular boarders. The store
now open under the supervision OF Aunt
Mlnty hOlllnRer, Is quito d COuNehiSISe'
The people here are under many obliga-
tons to Mr.. Will Graham, the popular gro
Ger of your city, for the trouble he has
taken to accommodate everybody. We
won't forget you, Will, when We come
home.
Quite sensation was created the other
evening by two young gentlemen from
Moundsville appearing on the grounds in
an intoxicated condition and acting in
very disorderly manner. The people here
were finally compelled to make them leave
the grove. The affair is much regretted,
as the young men are well kno vn, highly
connected, and heretofore have b)rne good
regulations.
Ice cream, the delight of the ladies', is
now furnished upon the grounds every
Saturday evening giving the young gentle
men here the opportunity Of gaining favor
at the expense of their pockets.
Mr.. David Bell, Mrs. Schellhase and Mrs
Graham, with their families have increased
our number this week; also many visitors
Every day brings more people, and the out.
look for large meeting never was so good
before. All we need is fine weather.