Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
SOCIETY'S DOINGS
For the Past Six Days in the City-Coming
Events,

For the Past SIX Days In the City-Coming
Events.
On Tuesday evening last, Mrs. Joseph
Spiedel gave very delightful and informal
reception at her elegant home on Chapline
street, complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
Crawford H. Booth, previous to their de-
parture for their home in Texas. Cards
and dancing were the principal features of
amusement and those present certainly
took good advantage Of the opportunity
offered. and the amusement was kept
up merrily until ~ o'clock, when choice
refreshments were served, which were
heartily discussed. Dancing was then
resumed and it was $3.50 o'clock Wednes-
day morning before the last guest re-
luctantly departed from the merry scene
and the occasion of so much enjoyment
The opening of the season by the Arion,
on Wednesday evening last, was an au-
spicious event and highly enjoyable. An
excellent concert programme beautifully
rendered, led off the entertainment, those
taking part being Misses Annie and Agnes
Hess, Lizzie Egerter, Mary Stifel, Miss
Flading, Prof. H. Schockey, the Arion
Chorus and Prot. Joe Kramer'S orchestra.
At the conclusion of the musical perform
ance the large dancing hall was cleared
and the dance was soon holding sway,
Prof Kramer's, orchestra making the
music which was enhancing. At II
o'clock one of the Arion's palatable sup
pers was served which received a full share
of attention. The fun continued until 3
o'clock Thursday morning when all reluc-
tantly departed for their homes. The
Arion season will be very brilliant one
and many events are looked forward to
with pleasurable anticipations.
An interesting and long anticipated
matrimonial event occurred at Cairo, w.
Va, on Thursday afternoon last. The CON
tracing parties were Mr.. Robert Wilson,
a popular young gentleman, and member
of the well-known lumber firm of II. 5.
Wilson * Son, of Grafton, and Miss Lillian
b., daughter of ex-senator David McGre-
gor, of Cairo. The nuptials were
witnessed by quite n large number
OF the relatives and friends of both. The
ceremony took place at the hOSpitable res
idence of the brides parents The bride
walked into the pIrlor on the arm Of the
groom, unattended, and were met by Rev.
Mr.. Flannigan, OF the Presbyterian
church OF Grafton, who, in a short, but
impressive ceremony, forged the hymeneal
band The bride, who is Il lovely and
stately brunette, was eXquisitely attired
in costume of cream silk
and albatroSs en- hdine and orien-
entail lace overdreSs. The bodice
was cut decollete, and filled in with
ostrich feathers. Diamond ornaments
completed the strikingly elegant costume.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
happy couple were surrounded by relatives
and friends, who rendered fluctuations
and best wishes. In short time all adj
iourned to the banquet room to partake Of
the wedding dinner, which was of the
most elaborate description.
The presents were numerous and beau
tiful. The relatives of both remembered
them in very handsome manner, rs also
did their many friends. An evidence Of
the great popularity of the bride was the
many mcmentoes received from former
schoolmatcs mt the Wheeling Female Col
lege, from which institution she gradu
ated with honors in "a. Among them
were noticed the following:
Miss Lula Douglass, Ripley Landing,
W. Va, set silver knives, forks and fruit
knives: Miss Blanche Kendall, Parkers-
burg, silver sugar spoon Mrs. J. W. Ham
Joe |. Norris, Waverly, silver berry spoon
in case; Miss Maude Post, Clarksburg, sill
yer and cut glass jelly dish; Misses Carrie
and Daisy Cockayne, MoundsvilIe, table
linen and napkins; Miss Belle Potts
Moundsville, plush glove box
and pair undresSed kid
gloves: Miss Allie Brown, Wheeling
set decorated china tea and coilse service;
Miss Lizzie Stone, Wheeling, dinner nap
kins; Miss Jo Petcrman, Wheeling, side
board scarf; Miss BERTHE ZeScly, Wheel
ing, and painted brass plaque; Miss
Marie Mcdonald, Wheeling, pair French
Bisque figures, and many others.
The presents were all noted for their
utility as we'll as elegance.
Mr.. Mrs Wilson embarked on the $50
p. m. train for the East where they will
spend three or four weeks in visiting the
metropolitan cities. The brides travelling
costume was seal brown suit with hat to
match Or their return they will reside
in Parkersburg, where they already have
q residence nicely furnished and ready for
occupancy.