The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-09-17
A NOTABLE EVENT
IN WHEELING SOCIETY CIRCLES.
A splendid Reception at "AiOuumsnt Place.
Calls out whssllpg's ElIts-Ths Misses
LorIng aud Mrs. Patterson Enter.
tain-ThOss Who Were There,

,ne Of Clsftsburg's most charming ladies,
who Is the guest Of the Misses Loring,
might be termed as the commencement
of the social season Of 1857, which
promises to be q particularly gay one.
The entertainment was one that will
not soon be forgotten, The exquisite
taste that planned and arranged every
thing and which was evidenced in the
graceful and artistic decorations and on
every hand; the warm hospitality with
which guests were cordially greeted and
the general brillianCy ofthe occasion, COM
bined to make the event memorable,
The list Of invitations sent out was long ;
Major Lorlng's residence, the Historic
Crnger mansion, and the Patterson cot
tage adjoining, were both. thrown open
and used for the occasion, Carpeted
walk furnishing communication between
them,
The driveway leading up through the
we'll kept grounds to the houses was light.
cd with bright Colored lanterns, the effect
OF which agaiust the dark green foliage
was very pleasing. The Misses lorilg,
Miss Hart and Mrs. Lorlng received in the
main parlor Of tho mansion, while Mrs.
Patterson, assisted by Mrs, A. s, Howell,
held CONT in the beautiful parlor OF her
lovely cottage.
The dressing Of the guests was more
than usually elaborate, q number OF
toilets made for this occasion being worn.
The Opera House orchestra was stationed
in the ball room, In tho second story Of
tho mansion, which was used for dancing
last night,
The old.iashioned, high mantelH at
either end were banks Of ferns, and the
fire places were filed with moses and
vines, At the confer window. was grace.
full bower made Of ferns,
Refreshments were served by liegen-
fielder from / o'clock until the reception
was at an end, on large porch, closed
in and lighted with Japanese lanterns,
There was spirited contest at the cot
tago over tho euChre, Handsome SOU
yeniers in the shape Of q painted plaque
as the gentlemen'a prize and white lace
and Ralin sachel as the ladies' priza were
awarded at the conclusion Of the game.
The decorations at the cottage were very
artistic; ierns and NOES were used in pro-
fusion on and about the stairway, and
flowers were used with good effect. The
cottage, Just erected, Is one Of the most
beautiful and picturesque homes to be
found anywhere.
Among those who thronged tho elegant
ly furnished rooms Of both houses or
strolled, in the moonlight through the
grounds werO noticed the following.
Where On assembly 10 90 large 1t 10 dif-
tlcult matter to get all the names:
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. Heatne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred ]. Norton.
Col. and Mrs. w, W, Arnett.
Mr.. Hullihen Quarter,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. P. Jepson,
Mr.. John o. Pendleton.
Mrs. Jennie Henderahott.
The Misses shriver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene HildreLh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam P. Norton.
Mrs. and Mrs. I. w. Phinney.
Miss Lille Hart, Of Clarksburg,
Mr.. and Mis-. George Laughlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. John O. Riheldater.
DR.. and Mrs. Reed MC0. Baird.
DR.. and Mrs. A. F. Hustled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Hobbs.
Captain and Mrs. NJ. T. Carr.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. McCourtnoy.
Mrs. Delaplaine.
Mics Louise Cummins.
Miss Julia Wilson.
Misses Jennie Narcissa, and Sarah Pat
terson.
Misses Lizzie and Emily Campbell.
Miss Virginia Pendleton.
Miss Virginia Simpson.
Miss Ida Harden.
Mr.. Sam B Harrison.
MIR. George Baird, il.
Mr.. George Vardy.
Miss Fannie Bell.
Miss Carrie Whitaker.
Misses Josie and Allie MCCabe.
Miss Belle Caldwell.
Mr.. Charles List.
Mr.. VIII Delaplain.
Miss Sophie Carr.
Miss Maude EChols.
Miss Mary OFT.
Mrs. William Euston and daughter,
Miss Blanche, OF st. Louis.
Mrs. Kirk Armour, Of Kansas City.
Miss Updegrad.
Miss Cumming.
Miss Kennedy, Of Pittsburgh.
Miss Katie Hazlett.
Miss Efiie Russell.
Misses Meme and Lizzie Woods.
Miss Sallie Cecil.
Misses Lee, Ella and Jennie Hervey.
Mr.. Louis Delaplain.
Mr.. Harry Caldwell.
Mr.. ]. Kelsey Hall.
Misses Matte and Jennie Pryor.
Miss Anderson.
Miss Minnie Gllchrist.
Miss Ida Frew.
Hon. j. ]. Woods.
Mr.. B. s. Allison.
Mr.. Sam Hszlett.
Mr.. John R. Davenport.
Mr.. Walter Bell.
Mr.. W. u. McMechen.
Mr.. BuInie McMechen.
Mr.. Walker Frissell.
Mr.. Hazlett Cummins.
Mr.. W. W. Whitmyer.
Mr.. Albert Whitaker.
Mr.. Bert Hszlett,
Mr.. Harry FranEheim.
Mr.. Alex. Updegratf.
Mr.. Andrew Wilson.
Mr.. Il, Edgar Hall.
Mr.. Charles Hughes.
Mr.. George Whitaker.
Mr.. o. O. Dewey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wise.
Miss Nellie storer.
Miss Addie GilChrist.
Mr.. George Hervey,
Mr.. Payne.
Major Thomas H. Norton.
Mrs. E. ]. Zane.
Mr.. Will Ewing.
Mr.. VIII Arnett.
Mr.. Charles Anderson.
SKATING Carnival tonight Of the Big
RinK-the Alhamhra Palace.
Asan jose jose, oal., wife 4! recently gave her