Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-12
THE SOCIAL WHIRL.
AGAYTIME PROMISED DURING THBCHRISr.
MAS HOLIDAYS. -
Several Swell Events Already Assurei-Ths Events
Of The Past Week-A Brilliant Wedding and
Number Of Evening Enter

near approach OF the CnrlstnlaS noLuays,
which, this year promise to be quite gay,
several swell events being. already assured.
Invitations were sent out yesterday by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick ]. Norton for q
reception and hop at the New Mcclure
House on Tuesday, December %. All who
have ever had the pleasure of attending
social affairs given by Mr.and Mrs. Norton
are we'll aware of their elegance, and those
receiving invitations to this anticipate its
coming with much pleasure.
An afternoon hop at Franzheim's Hall
to be given by the German" Club on New
Years. is talked of and if given promises to
be an enjoyable affair.
The leading society event of the past
week was the marriage of Mr.. Frank
G.. Kammerer, of Chicago, and Miss Dorrle
/. Hildreth of this city, which was SOL
emnized at St Matthew's p. L. Church
Thursday afternoon at a o'clock. The
spacious auditorium was filled with a
fashionable audience composed mostly OF
ladies, the guests being handed to their
seats in a graceful manner by the ushers,
DIR. ]. l.. Dickey, DIR. c. M. Frissell, Mr..
James P. Adams, Mr. James V. Dickey,
Mr.. A. B. Carter aud Mr.. Alex. Updegraff.
As the hour of four rang out from the City
Hall tower, the beautiful notes of Lohen-
grin's wedding march filled the editiee
with their cadences and the bridal party
entered, the ushers, in pairs, preceding
the bride, who leaned upon the arm OF
her brother, Mr.. Frank Hildreth.
At the foot of the chancel steps the
ushers separated on either side
allowing the bride and her escort to pass to
the foot of the altar where the groom and
his best man met them and assumed the
usual positions. Rev. r. Rush Swope,
rector Of the church, oficiated and in the
beautiful Episcopal service the golden
knot was tied, the bride being given away
by her brother. During the ceremany the
organist played two soft, sweet airs that
lent additional charm to the scene, which
was indeed beautiful. The bride was at
tired in lovely costume of Ottoman silk,
entraine. with tulle veil and diamond Or
naments, and carried o bouquet of Marechal
Neil roses. She never looked lOvlier. After
the last words of the ceremony had been
pronounced, the joyous tones of the March
again filled the building and the bridal
party retired. Mr. and Mrs. Kammerer,
after brief reception to few friends at
the residence of the brides mother,
Mrs. Susan l.. Hildreth, departed
on the 5:25 train over the
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best wishes of all following them. Upon
their return they will reside in Chicago,
where Mr.. Kammerer is engaged in the
brokerage business, being Direc-
tor of the Board OF Trade of that city.
The bride, who is one of Wheeling's most
popular and admired young ladies, is the
youngest daughter of the late DR.. f. A.,
Hildreth. She will be greatly missed
from amOug her large circle of friends and
acquaintances. The balance of the bridal
party, including q number OF friends from
abroad, were served with n superb five
O'Clock dinner at the Mcclure House. The
presents received by Mr.. and Mrs. KAN
merer were many, and both useful and
beautiful.
The popular Mercantile Club gave an
other of their enjoyable dances at their hall
on Main street, Tuesday evening last, u
large number of young Hebrew society peo-
pie being present. Dancing from eight
till one O'clock was the programme and 1t
was carried out in a most enjoyable man
ner. The Mercantile will give another
swell hop during the holidays.
An elegant dinner party was given by
Mrs. Delaplain, Wednesday afternoon, to
number of lady friends ut her residence
on Chapline street. The affair was quite
swell and highly enjoyable.
Miss Louisa Maurer was surprised by n
number OF friends ut her home Oh South
Main street, Tuesday evening, and pleas
ant time was passed by all. Dancing to
music furnished by Skaters band was the
chief amusement and was kept up until
two O'Clock q. m, with an intermission at
eleven o'clock when refreshments were
served.
The Comet Social, popular dancing or
ganization, gave one of their delightful
dances at Maennerchor Hall, Thursday
evening, which was largely attended.
Dancing was kept up until 2 o'clock Fri
day morning. Mayors orchestra furnished
the music.
The Wheeling Butchers Society gave a
grand ball at Maennerchor Hall, Wednes-
day evening, large crowd of the members
and their friends being present Prof. Joe
Kramer's orchestra furnished the music,
and the merry party danced until 3 o'clock
the next morning pleasant time being
enjoyed by ALL Refreshments were served
at II o'clock.
Mrs. Henry Hood gave reception and
supper at her residence Friday evening, in
honor of Mr.. James Healey, who celebrated
the fifty anniversary of his birth. A
large number of friends were present, and
enjoyed pleasant time until II o'clock,
when they left with many good wishes for
Mr.. Healey and the hostess.
A very pleasant hop was given at the
Alhambra Palace rink Friday evening
which was attended by a large crowd
Mayors orchestra made the music, and
dancing was kept up till an early houl
yesterday morning.
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