Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-20
the SOCIAL WHIRt.
Midsummer 6ayetiss Indoors and
in the Field.


o@sV " E0Ws
Social events last week, while not offer
ing as varied a programme as the preceding
week, were still numerous enough to show
that the public in spite of midsummer heat
were determined to enjoy the pleasant
weather by social intercourse. Psrlor en-
tcrtainments were scarce, the list Of pienics
showing. however, 10 good advantage A
complete list is below appended
Monday afternoOa a select company of
Bellaire ladies and gentlemen excurted to
this city by the steamer Princess. and took
the Elm Grove Railroad for Wheeling
Park The day Was most enjoyably passed
the weather being exactly what picnicers
pray for, trihe warm iu the sun but cool
and inviting among the choice retreats in
this beautiful grove The ladies who had
taken baskets with them spread tempting
repaSt at noon under the pines at the top
of the mound. a diversion highly relished
by the company at large. The occupations
OF the company in pursuit of pleasure were
fully Of rustic nature. promenading,
swinging. &C.. were che staple attractions
At FIVE =. N. the motor was boarded for
home, all well pleased with their fun.
A unique picnic was g iven on Tues
day afternoon at the park. It was a leap
gear affair entirely, the ladies getting up
the entertainment and assuming the entire
management, allowing their escorts the UNI
usual pleasure Of not troubling themselves
n all in regard to the minor details that add
10 materially in making an affair Of this
sind success. This it most certsinl v was,
owing to the tact possessed by the maidenS
The day WAS enjoyably spent dancing on
he pavilion patronising the swings, see
avs and other attractions OF similar ma
.ure and SpOoniag among the handsome
;iiycS aad walks in which this resort
a1numds The lunches prepared by the la
lies at nOou and at dusk we're exceedingly
.cmpt ng and received full share Of atten'
non from those present. At 9 p. the par
~ came in on the last motor we'll pleased
With the enjoyment of the day.
Wednesday evening, a number Of mas
cu!inc members of Prof Mayors dancing
classes gave a grand select hop at Seiberts
Garden AS few invitations to outsiders
we're issued, the crowd present were con
ginial. and spent most delightful even
ug in keeping step to Mayors orchestra
aud promenading about the grounds. The
festivities were prolonged till far into tn
,ight. ere the kehraus notified the com
,,any that the hour for dispersion Lad ar
rived
Tuesday morning Mr.. Joseph Keller left
for Slut CART, Germany. to complete hi
musical studies at the great conservatory
in that city Monday evening he Was ser
enaded by the Hayden orchestra, Of which
he is a member Mr.. K, was taken com
pletely by surprise, and after teankiug his
comrades for their handsome tribute, invited
them into the house where a delight
ul seance was inaugurated. The Socia!
amusement was interspersed by songs, aud
instrumental music by The orchestra. Dur
he evening au elegant supper was discuss
ed by the guests ut large The following is
list Of the gentle present: MesSrs John
Glonnon. II. s. Prayer John Refs
Ter. Lawrence Woebcr John failA, Adam
Yahn. frank Dcigmiller, John COlmar,
Harry Fctnu and II. Keller.
The Pausy Blossom Social, an organiza-
ton composed Of South Side ladies and gen
tlcmen gave a decidedly pleasant basket
picnic Tuesday at Sycamore Grove. Tn"
gay company Of young folks were transport
ed to and from the grove in large onui-
bus. The enjoyment of the pure country
air and beautiful woods held ont an irrcsisti-
bic attraction to many promenaders, while
crnquet and tennis attracted many OF the
guests The luncheon prepared by the la
lies was universally voted fit for Hing.
Al dark the guests returned TO The city.
Wednesday evening, Lawrence Heller,
proprietor of the Fulton House gave grand
reception in honor Of his niece Miss Clara
Hei et, Of Pittsburgh, who is visiting him An
immense crowd of his friends and relatives
came in response to his numerous invita-
tons. aud to say that they enjoyed them
selves only family expresses it. Music and
a fine ball room were thrown open to th0ss
who wanted to dance, while the billiard
rooms and bowling alley held out an at
traction for some of the guests AT mid
| nigh, magnificent supper with attendant
quid r freshmeu.s1 were discussed. after
which dancing continued till q late hour.
|
The hop given at SiCbert' Garden b. tins
Comet Social Friday evening, vas socially
=. huge SrcccSs, none but those. recei in
n; ciaI invitations were allowed within the
,a,iIiiou, consequently the crowd were en-
,mE lly cOngCnial Mavers orchestra o@cu-
i'd ;hr stage, and furnished excellent
| muse The fun began early, the company
entire going out on the 6 o'clock motor,
and returning at midnight well pleased with
the evening fun.
Thursday evening DR.. Bland entertained
u select number Of stays, numbering some
twenty in all, with champagne supper.
The occasion Of the the event was the
| UNIQUE manner of the Doctor in celebrating
the advent of another year to the burden Ct
youth and spirits with which he was laden
The lunch proceeding the sampGng OF
Mumm's extra was elegantly served aud
tempting to a degree. When the bottles
were fairly handed around the celebrating
effect was noticeable in the brilliant witt
ciSms, congratulatory toasts songs, etc, Of
the guests, whose sparkling wit fairly out
shone the bead on the popular potation
After the cloth was removed the gneStS
| .bronob tho oranny ,f ,,hoJ ciaass snapI