The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-14
THE SOCIAL SEASON.

An UnusuRlly Gny Winter Predicted for
:y-5 o.. go Wheeling. 81
The picnic season has closed, and there
exists an interval just now OF three weeks OF
month during which the butterflies Of fash.
ion are resting, frightening their colols and
plumiag their wings preparatory to launch.
ing forth into the whir OF social events that
are ushered in with the coming cold days
and long nights Of the winter season. 70 q
home,lovine, domesticated being; to fossilized
bachelors and ancient maiden ladies, whose
pleasures lie In the boasts Of past conquests,
this portion Of the year possesses butt at.
fractions.
To thousands Of younger humanity, the
youth just struggling with an incipient
moustacbc, and the girl who trails several
yards Of dress behind her on the bali room,
floor for tic rs: time, It is period Drumming
full OF LIES sweetness, and the ecstacy which
comes with the first taste OF socieiy's pleas.
ures. i5,s;;--=-r'l.-lf .iT,3
What is theprospect for this season 81 in.
Quired reporter yesterday Of one OF the
most popular orchestra leaders In the city.
-"What do you mean? The prospect for
business at balls, receptions aud parties this
winter?" .a ~. 49, ts-,stt ~, !
v"E1actly." l-f =.
I"Very good. Last winter It was Just little
lint, people apparently not caring to spend
money on evening entertainments a. they
had done in years past. This season In Wheel.
Ing will be- an unusually Brilliant Que
think. A'number Of my old patrons, those
who have not engaged my services for at least
three years; have already spoken to nc rs to
dates and terms. " --s'tE !, 800, ~ =,
"Wbat bus caused this social revival this
year more than any other?'' LjlIF
various causes. One thing Is that there
has been great deal Of money made in this
city during The year. The mills have started
up and manufacturers are in good spirits over
reviving trade. Everything looks bright, aud
when prosperity smiles, people eat, drink
aud are merry, all Of which In turn puts
money into the pockets OF the musicians"
..Do you SUPPOSE the other orchestras are
enjoying the boom too 3"+fEs ~ i.t,s'
."Of course they are. When business Is
lively for one it Is correspondingly lively for
I'LL the others. Two young men from Bel.
aire were here the other day TO engage an
orchestra for hop on Thanksgiving evening
They seemed 10 think that BY speaking early
they would succeed in getting one, and were
greatly surprised to learn that we were
already engaged, not only for that time but
already for tile Christmas SEASON." a'a'n
There seems TO be corner in music"
The fact, IL Wheeling has not as many Or.
chestras as she o,uld support. Weireqnent,
y have calls 10 go TO Stcubenville, Barnes.
vile, Belllaire, Washington, Pa, and oths
neighboring towns which we cannot accep,
on account Of previous engagements. ~ n,
Aside FROM the lively prospects In higher
society circles, the usual run Of public hops,
balls aRd soclals will DO given by the various
organi7a.iona which indulge in snch amuse.
ments. The select hops given by the various
social societies, and as a general Thing tGe
benefit balls by different Organizations are
innocent and enjoyable enough, but it is 10
be hoped for the credit Of the city that GER
tain Kind OF entertainment Which was in
vogue at popular ball last season, will not
be repeated. I On. Of tliem grew one Of the
darkest crimes on the criminal calendar, to
say nothing Of numerous petty brawls.