Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-06-29
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Twenfy-nfth Anniversary OF Father
Kreusch's Entry into b Priesthood.
One of the most enjoyable social gather-
ings this city has witnessed for many
months took place yesterday afternoon,
the occasion being the celebration of the
tw~enty-ifth anniversary of the entry into
the priesthood OF Rev. Father Kreusch,
pastor of st. Alphonsus German Catholic
Church. During the afternoon the mem
bers of his congregation and a large num-
Der of friends assembled at his hospitable
and beautiful place of residence on Nc.
Culloch street, where the day was given
up to sports by the children, and to
social conversation and enjoyment by
the adults present. About half past foul
O'clock tbs guests began to drift into the
parlors whittier the reverend host had
been ulsuspectipgly led, and soon the
large apartment was crowded. When the
company hsd found places and order had
been restored, Mr.. Nicholas Meyer stepped
forward, and after congratulating Father
Kreusch ON having so successfully closed a
quarter OF a century's lab3rS in minister
ing to the spiritual needs OF his people,
aud wishing him an equally extended fu-
ture in the same sphere OF life, presented
him, on behalf Of his congregation and
friends, with a manigicent gotd watch, as
q slight token of their esteem and good
will.
Father Kreusch responded in a few grace.
full remarks, and on closing was again ap
preached by a delegation OF ladies OF the
church, each bearing a basket or boquet OF
flowers. Mrs. Gardner, one OF their number,
stepped to the front, and, addressing the
" --noartn1 him NTH tho
floral tributes borne by the delegation.
After congratulations had been showered
on the Rev. Father, he invited the guests
to partake OF refreshments and accordingly
the company, headed by the host and
representatives OF the city press, adjourned
10 the open air, where under a canopy OF
grape.yines at some distance from the
house, a bountiful repast had been spread.
About one hundred persons sat down to
the tables, heaped with every Imaginable
delicacy and substantial, 10 which entire
Justice was done.
About ! O'Clock the guests took their de-
parture, making their adieux to their host
amid many mutual expressions OF esteem
and good will.
The suvenir presented to Rev. Kreusch
was a most elegant timepiece. coming
from the establishment Of Hebrank 4 Bro.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Yesterday evening, Miss Jessie, daughter
Of C. A. House, gave a birthday party to
her playmates. at her fathers residence,
corner Of North York and Maryland streets
Island. The following is a list OF those,
present: Misses Annie and Minnie Hall,
Maude Besnett, Anna Lukens, May and
Gertie Clayton. Fannie Isett, Kate Lawson,
Cora Olmstead, and Masters Harry Nc
CURE, Chas. Saturfield, Arthur Olmstead,
Hurbert 0lmstead, Thomas Law-
son and Chester Bell. A large
tent had been erected on the grounds sur
rounding the house, and last evening the
scene was gay with Japanese lanterns and
Joyful with the shouts and laughter OF the
children.
PICNICS.
The picnic OF the North street 81. Z. Sun
day School at Little Washington, yester-
day, was a success in every particular. A
large number OF pupils participated, the
Sunday School being accompanied by many
scholars of the First ward public school,
and a considerable number of parents and
friends. No disorder of any kind occurred,
and those taking part arrived home safe
last evening, tired but happy.
The Fulton public school picnic, at
Wheeling Park, yesterday, was we'll attend
ed. Fulton turned out in full force, and
like all similar occasions in which they take
part, the picnic was a decided success.