Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-02-28
the SOCIAL STAGE.
Various Presentations Upon 1t the
Past Week..
An Arayof Balls, Parties and Receptions
That Go to Form an Enjoyable
Week Of Comedy in
Real Life.

Things socially were rather quiet during
the past week, as the coming charity en-
tertainment on Thursday evening Is occu-
UyinV most of the attention Of society peo-
pls, and such an interest is being taken in
the event that it promises to be successful
even beyond the hopes Of the most san
guine. Among the balls, parties and 9TH
er events occurring during the week the
following formed prominent part.
Mrs. ]. E. Hsnes gave a pleasant social
at her residence in the North End, Thurs
day evening. A number of young folks
we're present, who amused themselves in
euchre playing and other games until /
o'clock, when refreshments were served
and the remainder Of the evening was spent
epioyably with the assistance OF music and
singing. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
JF. Carroll, Misses Mary and Kate Hanesr
Belle and Laura Fox, Ida and Annie
BroWulee. Ada Thompson, Lizzie Schu'
mann, Maggie Leighton, Jennie Gardner,
Katie and Mabel Hsnes, Tilie Oliver,
Messrs. James Hanes, Joe Frederick, David
Garden, VIII and James Gardner, james
D. Bodiey, Robert E. Leighton, John Evans
and Frank Marshall.
A number of the friends Of Mr.. Luke
STEPHENS assembled at his residence on
twentieth street last Monday evening ond
pleasantly surprised him, the occasion be
ing the anniversary of his 6fty-tourth birth
dsy. On behalf of number of friends
Mr.. ]. A. Lancaster, in q neat speech
presented Mr.. Stephens with large easy
chair as q token Of their regard. Rev
Hull pleasantly responded on the part o.
the surprised recipient. The guests Their
adjourned to the dining room, where
table laden with substsntisls and delicscies
had been set, to which al did ample
Justice. The occasion was ga decidedly
pleasant one.
The most pleasing event of the season
in Louisville, Ky, social circles was TIT
reception rendered Miss Mary Anderson b.
Col. and Mrs. R. NJ. Kelly, on Frids.
evening of last week. Among the lsdie
who assisted in receiving the guests wa
Mrs. John R. Dunlap, nee Miss lsador'
Pollack. In the parlor near where Mis-
Anderson stood and received friends, wa
q large picture Of the actress, aroun'
which was hung a fresh wreath of lsure
leaves. The event was an unusually bril-
liant one, guests being present from man.
of the large cities. 1t will be remembered
that Col. Kelly and wife were among III
guests from Louisville who attended tn
wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap here.
On Friday evening about thirty couple
assembled at the residence of Mr.. Weiske
near Short Creek, and marched from
there to the home of Mr.. Peter Lowry, no
far away, with the intention Of surprising
him. 1t appears that Mr.. Lowry heard o
the intended surprise, and to play jok
tied big bull dog in the trent yard. Whel
the party arrived the dog was ferociou
and after keeping them at bsy for halt al
hour, Mr.. Lowry came out and took tn
dog away and invited the party in. The,
all enjoyed delightful evening after the.
got Inside, which fully made up for tn
discomfort o. standing outside in the coll
with the blood thirsty "dorg' growing q
them.
On Wednesday evening last pleasan
birthday party was rendered Mr.. EoerhsrC
Hofreuter, of the South Side, at West
woods Hall in the Eighth ward. Abou
fifty couples were present and all enjoyed
q delightful evening dancing to Brock
harris music. During the evening Mr.. j
j. Fuchs, of the Wheeling Pottery, in be
halt Of number of lady friends, presented
Mr.. Hofreuter with handsome ssgolt
headed cane, on one side of which was en-
graved his name and on the other he dates
February %, '65-Feorusry IS, &c." TIL,
occasion was the anniversary of Mr.. Hot
reuters birthday and was a decided.
pleasant one.
The ladies OF the "Kooken Klab" en-
tertsined their gentlemen friends delight
July at the home of Miss Sallie Sweeney
on North Main street, Friday evening
An elegant supper prepared by the young
ladies was served at o'clock which wa
discussed at some length, after which Prof
Killmeyer took charge of the piano snC
the young folks merrily danced until s
late hour, when. they departed for theil
home with lingering good nights and many
acknowledgements to their charming snC
misble hostess for the delightful evening
spent under her hospitable care.
A delightful surprise party was rendered
Miss Kate Nusser, an accom- lished young
Piusburg lady, at the residence Of her els
ter, Mrs G. A. Reich, on Eoff street, last
Wednesday evening. The party numbered
about twenty couples, and spent very
pleasant evening in dancing, etc. Elegant
refreshments were served during the even,
ing. Before the crowd departed they ten
dered q vote of thanks to Mrs. Reich and
Miss Nusser for the pleasant time they had
spsnt. Babcock's orchestra furnished the
music.
On Thursday evening at o'clock Mr.
Will B. Irvine OF the Exchange Bank, and
Miss Eva A. Drake were married at the
Fourth Street NJ. E. Church, by Rev. Mr.
Randolph. At the conclusion of the cere-
mory the young folks were driven TO the
residence of Mr., NJ. A. Chew, on Fifteenth
street, where a pleasant reception was
held. Mr.. and Mrs. Irvine have gone to
housekeeping on North Main street, and
the heartiest good wishes OF countless
friends 90 with them on their voyage Of
life.
The Msennerchor Singing Society gave
q large and delightful masquerade ball at
their hall last Wednesday evening, which
was attended by about rs couples in full
masquarade costume. The Opera House
orchestra furnished the music and the
merry party danced until an early hour
next morning, aud left voting the affair
one of the most enjoyable ever given By
the society. Preparations are being made
to give grand concert on May 5 for the
benefit of the active members who are to
take part in the Milwaukee sasngerfest.
At four o'clock Thursday Mr.. Peter Ra-
big Of Chicago, and Miss Matilda J. Klsri,
were married at the Episcopal residence
by Rav Father McElhpott After the Ger.