Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-07

out with the marked progress that is
being made by the dancers at the various
rehearsals they need have little fear of
facing the music.
| The Linsly Cadets contemplate giving
another reception and hop during the holi.
days. 1t will be social affair that will be
gladly welcomed
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Much interest centres around the report
that Miss Minnie, daughter of Hon. X. ].
Alexander, OF Bridgeport, will be married
ID the near future, and that the wedding
will be attended by ex-President Cleveland
and his wife. Mrs. Cleveland was a school
mate OF Miss Alexander's. Miss Alexan-
der is at present the guest of Mrs Cleve-
land.
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After the morning service at the Wesley
Nj. +. Church last Sunday, Miss Clara
Pastorious and Mr.. James Murphy were
united in marriage by the pastor, Rev. d.
l.. Ash. Both are popular young folks,
well known on the South Side. AT six
O'Clock the Chapel was the scene of another
nuptial event, the contracting parties this
time being Miss Emma Grippe and Mr..
Ed. Smith. After the conclusion of the
ceremony splendid wedding supper was
discussed at the home of the bride on South
Jacob street
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The second of the series of trade recep-
tons at the Y. Nj. G. 4. was given Tuesday
night. The programme was opened with
an address of welcome by Secretary Lynch,
after which Misses Schrader and Remp
played u piano duet, which was well re-
ceived. Miss Kate Ritter read an anus
ing selection, and was followed by Mrs.
Il NJ tvhn in a
manner, and rendered two humorous selec
tons MeSsrs. Keysey, Wells and Bel
linger followed with selections on the man
dolin, guitar and zylophone, and Miss Com
merford delivered Il pathetic recitation,
which was well received, and the program
me closed with piano solo by Miss Anna
Shaw. The affair throughout was most
enjoyable one. The third reception OF the
seri IS, for Clerks and Statesmen, will be
given on the 2Oth inst.
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An event that annually recurs with ever
increased expectancy Is the reception and
ball of the Mercantile Club, composed of
Wheeling's most prominent Hebrews
Tuesday evening Joy was unconhniined at
the hall of the organization on Main street,
where about twenty-five couples partlcl-
pated IN the pleasures of the may TO the
enhancing strains of the Opera House or
chestra. twas strictly n full dress ball,
and against the somore black of the gentle
men, the rich ana varied toilets of the
ladies stood out in pleasing contrast.
Dancing was INDUCED in until midnight
when the entire party repaired to the Hotel
Windsor. where an appetizing feast was
discussed. After supper dancing was re-
sumed and continued until O'Clock III the
morning, the affair being pronounced one
of the most enjoyable in the history OF the
club. Mr. Louis Gundling efficiently act
ed as master of ceremonies, while the
amusement committee, composed of Messrs.
G.. Emsheimer, +. Buchanan, a. l.. Rhein
strom and Dave Kraus had the general
arrangements in charge.
The grand march was led by Mr. Dave
Kraus and Miss Sadie Gundling. Among
the many pretty toilets seen on the floor
was that of Mrs Schessiuger, who was ar
raved in black crepe de chine; Mrs. Henry
Horkheimer, rich black silk with feather
trimmings: Mrs Captain kraus, black
silk. lace trimmings; Mrs. Lee Baer, red
silk and diamonds; Miss Nettie kraus,
black net, decOllete; Miss Sarah Hork-
heimer. pink silk, covered with green tulle;
Miss Sadie Gundling, yellow SILK with
pansy trimmings; Mrs Buchanan, black
net and diamonds; Miss Jennie Emshelmer,
black silk; Miss Hattie Emsheimer, blue
silk with gold trimmings; Miss Emma
KrauS, black net; Miss Clemmie Rosen-
berg. white India silk en- train; Miss Belle
Jacobs, black velvet; Miss Cora Gutman,
white crepe de soir.
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After Thanksgiving every eve IS set
toward the Christmas goal. From now
until the coach and reindeer OF st. Nlcho-
las actually stop the way little else but
Christmas gifts and Christmas plans will
be considered The neXt{ew weeks will
be crowded with bazaars, fairs, doll sales,
and the like.
Master Burnie Freeze entertained num-
Der of his Young friends at the home OF his
father, Jos. H. Freeze, on South Eoif
street. last night, from seven 10 nine
O'Clock, in honor of the seventh anniver-
sarv of his birth. About twenty of the lit
tie folks were present, and they all spent a
pleasant evening in juvenile games and
pastimes Refreshments were served be-
fore the young folks departed, and were
discussed with relish.
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A charming little Wheeling woman. who
recently went on her wedding Journey, re,
Gently related her woes, and the way she
told them was irresistibly comical.
Said she: I'VE had scarcely taken our
seats in the train when an old woman ac-
costed me and asked me if l wasn't Just
married. Now, / thought we were acting
lust like old married people, and with prop
er decOrum, and was congratulatlng my
self that we weren't at all like couple Just
, married, but that was nothing to the chagrln
felt when she asked me if | wasn't from
the country. Just fancy; | thought was
looking very smart in all my NICE new
clothes. and then to be taken for little
] IL. home
for the first time Oh, tell YOU III was 100
much,n
Good progress is being mace on the re
modelling of the Howell residence for the
Fort Henry Club. The Chapline street en-
trance has been fitted with door. the up
per half of which is lighted with Cathe-
oral glass in handsome designs. y light,
consisting of three Opalescent pendants, a
larger between two smaller ones, ornaments
the porticO The interior is being fitted up
in an equally tasteful way, and when com
pleted the house viii be one in which the
city can well take a pride The new social
rendezvous will be formally opened with q
house warming December 10th.
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The former custom of writing Il. 5. V.
p. on invitations is dying ont, the latest
and most correct form is TO write the Eng
lish words, THE favor of an answer Is re-
ouested." IN neat script on the invitation
card The good sense of this change is APP
parent Why should we not use good An
elo-Saxon words and drop the foreign eX-
pressions. Some of the hostesses COM
plain over the neglect on the part OF lnvit-
ed guests to send regrets or acceptances
until the last moment. IL is especially an
moving to the hostess of u card or dinner
party TO be in doubt about the number OF
her guests until an hour beforehand. She
cannot arrange her tables nor estimate the
number to be served accurately One OF
the first rules should be to answer
invitations promptly.
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There was very pleasant card party in
the sumptuous parlors of the Stamm Hotel