Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-07-15

ideal of a wcman's figure a. the Greek
sculptors chiseled it, and the modern
dressmaker and cloakmaker regard 1t, says
q well known writer, q cannot do better
that. compare the proportions Of the Medi-
cesn Venus with those of the professional
models who exhibit fine goods for the sell
era at the wholesale and retail stores. The
Venus is 5 feet 5 inches in height, meas
ures nearly % inches about the waist, "a
inches about the bust aud Al inches about
the hips. The upper arm measures ID
inches, and the wrist 6. From the base
of the skull 10 the waist is between IA
and Is inches. The approved dimensions
for ), cloak or dress model as employed In
most of the large city houses do not differ
from the Venus greatly as regards height.
Short women and tall women are needed
in the retail stores, but q wholesale house
exhibiting samples to a buyer will require
a woman of about 5 feet 5 to display it
choicest goods to advantage. Her Other
measures will be about a. follows Waist,
% inches, or sometimes "a; bust 80 inches,
or occasionally 81; hip measure from 40 t.
AZ inches; upper arm measure, IL inches
distance from the base of skull to waist,
164 inches, and from shoulder 10 shoulder,
1 inches. The modern measure approx
imates the Greek measure much more
closely than it would have done
twenty years ago. Sixty years ago there
would have been very little comparison
possible between the two. Where the
dressmaking model differs from the statu'
esaue model the divergence can be traced
accurately toths corset shape, which makes
the waist rather smaller, the bust and hip
considerably larger than they ought to he.
It is the corset also which makes the waist
too long. Lack of a sufficient amount OF
muscular exercise is responsible probably
for the missing two inches in arm girth and
the missing inch and a half in shoulder
width. The professional models are as O rule
among the most symmetrical women seen
iu the city as to measurements not spec'-
fed, aud in these respects approximate the
Greek very nearly.
"lt's funny to see the different ways in
which various men select engagement
rings," said q jewelers. clerk, "and when q
man comes in here fer that purpose every
clerk in the store 8 recognize the fact at
once. o. course, he has only come in to
look at some watches or a pair of sleeve
buttons, out the very manner in which he
avoids the ring case betrays him at once.
After a few minutes, when he feels a little
more az his ease, he usually takes the clerk
iuto ais confidence and asks to be shown
some s~olitaires. II it's his first venture,
and he doesn't feel quite sure OF
his ground, he will even go so far
az to ask If solitaires aren't some
times used as engagement rings.
The clerks answer usually removes the
last yestige of doubt, and then the purcba-
ser throws aside all reserve and selects
from the assortment before him the ring
which strikes the happy medium between
the depth of his affections and of his peck.
ct. Other men, again, walk in with the
news Just besming from al over them.
Engaged is visible from the top of their
heads TO the soles OF their feet. The pur.
chaser of this class makes no secret Of his
GRAND, and departs on his way rejoicing in
a very short time. From sill indications i
should say that the lesfy month this year
will see any number of weddings. For the
last month we have averaged three en-
gage r'ent rings a day"
Elopements seem to be the rage nova
days and one is following upon the heels
of another. Whether this craze has be-
come so popular because it's English, you
know, hasn't been as~certained, but If there
is any scandal connected with the affairs
out of the usual line, it may be set down
as an imported article. As yet Wheeling
has not been afflicted with the scourge.
And in this connection it may be stated
the probability is that the cupid o.
the future will not be armed with
q bow and arrow, but will carry in his
chubby hands a typewriter. The way the
pretty type writing girls are running OF
with rich husbands is enough to cause the
little gcd to change his weapons.
The society event of the coming weel
will occur at the Wheeling Club rooms on
Tuesday evening, the occasion being q full
dress reception rendered to President HUI
linen Quarter and bride, who have re
turned from their bridal tour. The event
is anticipated with much pleasure by so
ciety people.
The past week was one of q great deal o
social enjoyment in q quiet way, numer
Gus little gatherings Of congenial people
having taken place at the residences o
various members of society. There wa
nothing formal about any of these ssssmb
lsges, but they were as enjoyable and
pleasant rs large affairs would have been
Cards, music and some dancing were th'
principal features OF amusement, topped
off by cooling refreshments, and all thee'
events proved to be very enjoyable to thcs'
participating,
On Friday evening another pleasan
party of society people went out and spen'
a very pleasant and interesting evening
There was also q jolly patty of eigb,
| couples out on Thursday evening, and
they had q good time, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather.
MI. Joseph Sonniield and Miss Tens
Kirchgessner were married at st. Alphon.
sus church Thursday morning, the cere
mony being followed by a pleasant recep.
tion at the home of the brides parents in
the evening. They were the recipients Of
many congratulations and a long list o.
useful presents.
On Wednesday afternoon at lis O'Clock
Mr.. George Korner and Miss Jessie Wi.
card were married at the Disciples church
Rev. n. l. Atwood oficisting. Anumbel
Of their friends were present to wit
ness the ceremony. At its conclusion the
happy couple were driven to the @. & p.
depot, where they boarded a train fol-
Cleveland, carrying with them the bes,
wishes Of many frisnds,
Outdoor amusements were interfered
with to considerable extent the psst weel
by the heavy rains, and the lovers of lawn
tennis and croquet were compelled to lay
away their rscuuets and mallets and waii