Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-08

only difference is that you are after the
first and I am after the last And the
queer part was that both won what they
were after.
Why wouldn't it be a nice fashion to
always give the first lady's priza at a pro-
gressive euchre party to the lady in honor
of whom the party is given? OF course it
could be easily arranged for her to win the
prize, and I would suggest this as de-
sirable innovation.
Although the past week has not been as
lively. socially, as the preceding one, there
have been a number of enjoyable events,
snd the prospects for the failure are good.
Christmas, with all the balls parties and
receptions which invariably precede ard
follow it, is close at hand, with every In
dication that this year there will be more
than ever Of the gaiety which comes with
the season. Roses and other flowers are
being relegated to the rear for the nonce,
while bright green leaves and little CHEEKY
berries of the holly branch take the place
Of honor, sharing 1t with sprigs of mistle-
toe and other evergreens that whisper of
kisses stolen in twilight moments, with
the mistletoe as az excuse for the theft
The Whist Club was entertained in a
very charming manner Thursday evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. d. Carter List, at their
coy home on Fourteenth street, and all
present enjoyed an evening Of unallOyed
pleasure.
Monday evening last Mrs. J. W. Grub
entertained the Monday Night Progressive
Euchre Club in a handsome manner at her
home on Chapline street. The eveniE g
was spent most eDioyably, and handsome
pres were awarded the victors. Tempt.
ing refreshments rounded cut most
charming entertainment, and all left
highly pleased with the first meeting of
the Monday Night Club.
Tuesday evening Mrs Virginia Shsfsr
entertained a number of friends in a very
pleasant manner at her residence, on Thir-
Ieenth street, the evening being spent at
cards aud dominoes and II conversation.
Refreshments served at a seasonable hour
we're much relished.
Miss JAMIE Good entertained a party Of
friends on Thursday evening in honor OF her
visitor, Miss Mason, Of Virginia. Progress
sive euchre wss the game Of the evening,
in which Miss Sara Cecil and Mr.. Nelson
Cecil were the winners, while the BOBBY
prizes were bestowed on Mrs. W W. Ar
nett and Mics Lucy LOring. About mid
hight delicious refreshments were served
and the guests departed, delighted with
the gracious hospitality OF the charming
young hostess.
Oae Of the handsomest entertainments of
the sealOn was given or Tuesday evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Spiedal, at their
residence on Chspline street., in honor Of
Mrs. Ed. Robinson, OF Texas. About
nifty of their friends were present and the
evening was spent in a most delightful
manner. The house was embellished with
plants an flowers and certainly looked
beautiful. In the corridor above, the Opera
House ochestra wes stationed and through
ont the entertainment sWest strains of mu-
&c f5ated down and added enjoyment to
/ the evening. Progressive euchre occupied
| the fore part Of the evening and the COL
test was an interesting and exciting
one throughout. At midnight refresh
ments of a most tempting nature were
served and discussed, after which Capt
John n. Sweeney IN a happy manner PIE
sented the victors With the trophies Of thei
prowess. Mrs. Robinson had won the great
est number of professions on the ladisI
side and she received a handsome Leather
satchel; Mrs S. 2. Norton who came mex
was the recipient OF a saving companion
Mr.. !. G. Dillon csme under the wire frs
winner among toe gentlemen and he re
ceived an elegant paper knife, while Mr.
julius Pollock who took second place re
ceived a useful shaving e mpaniOn. A
season of dancing followed and continued
for an hour or two, when al de-
parted viii regret. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs J. W. Grubb, Capt. ant
Ms. John III. Sweeney, Mr.. end Mrs. F
II. Stamm, Mr.. ard Mrs John List, DR.
aud Mrs. McMaster, M. and Mrs. Juliu
Pollock, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. fancy, MI
and Mrs. S p. Norton, Dir. and Mrs. F. 3
Hempstone, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fiaccu;
Mr.. and Mrs I. c. Dillon, Mrs. Geo. K
Wheat, Mrs Virginia Shaffer, Mrs. Caro-
line Brues, Mrs Mary Dslaplain, Mrs
Tsece, Mrs. E. r Robertson, Mrs. Bagg;
Misses Belle Mendel, ZEE Mcclure, CARR
Brues, Efis Russell, Jennie Pickering
Virginia Norton, Lucy Kyle and Messri
; Alex. Sweeney, Dr. John Mcclure, DEM
Z of GAINESVILLE, Al. Shsffsr, Frank Booth
Fred r. Cole and Kennedy Friend.
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The entertainment and reception give
by the young ladies' Of the Wheelin
Female College Friday evening was me;
enjoyable affair, and reflects credit o
these who took part az well as the inst
tuition and its faculty.
Miss jamie Goods pupils will give
musicale on Tuesday evening next at ID
residence of Mrs. Geo. K. McMechen, Nc
1l19 Chapline street, for which invitation
have been sent out.
Wednesday evening a number Of tn
: friends Of Mrs. Tanner Nelson called upo
her at her home on Ecff street and ten
dered her a pleasant surprise, the occasion
being the anniversary OF her birth. Tn
visitors were well prepared and a splendid
supper was not the least enjoyable featur
of the evenings entertainment Mrs
b Nelson received numerous wishes for man,
happy returns of the day.
A pleasant party was given at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. a. Taylor. on tn
Island, Thursday evening, in honor 0
their niece, Miss Rosie Serrin, of Ws9h
ington, d. c., who has been visiting then
for the past three months. Quite a nun
Der Of friends were present and a most en-
ioyabls evening was the result.