Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-03
MERRY MELANGE.
TIE BRILLIANT BALL GIVEN By TIE hEh-
CAMILLE CLUB.
Tie Reception at the 7. N. Q. A. R0'ns-FfOl'
Eugsl's Recital-Par!ies and S0clals-
Personal Movements.

One of the annually occurring events
which is look forward to with feelings
akin to delight is the reception and ball
of the Mercantile Club, a popular social
organization composed of the prominent
Hebrews of the city. The affair this
year was no exception TO the rule. and
the same wonted merriment and I'M
shackled Joy held sway at their commo-
dious apartments on Main street Mon
day evening. About twenty-five couples
participated in the pleasures OF the may
to the enhancing strains Of the Opera
House orchestra. 1t was strictly
full dress ball, and against
the sombre black OF the
gentlemen. the rich and varied toilets
of the ladies stood out in pleasing con
trast. The dark, lustrous eyes that
form in measure the ELUSIVE beauty
of the Jewish belle. looked out from
above sparkling gems, rich laces, rust
| ling silks and diaphanouS tulle, ana
seemed brighter and more radiant imam
ever. Dancing was INDUCED in until
midnight when the entire party repaired
to the Hotel Windsor where Manager
Ross had prepared most appetltlzlng
feast which was merrily discussed.
The bill of fare embraced many OF the
choicest deIicacies Of the season. and
they were daintily and artistically pre-
pared. After supper dancing was re-
sumed and continued until o'clock In
the morning, the affair being pronounced
one of the most enjoyable in the history
of the club. Mr.. Louis Gundling efiicl-
emily acted as master OF ceremonies,
while the amusement committee, com
posed of Messrs. &. Emsheimer, Il.
Buchanan, A. l.. Rheinstrom and Dave
Kraus, had the general arrangements
in charge.
Friday evening the long-looked-for
concert and piano recital, for the bene-
fit of the Ladies' Vocal Club, will take
place at Gcrmania Hall, and from the
amount of interest shown so far, there
will be large audience present. The
programme is choice one, opening
with Haydens The Heavens are Tell
ing" from the Creation" which num-
Der will be sung by the Ladies' Club and
the Male Chorus. the two combined,
consisting of about fifty voices. There
will be several pretty trios for ladies'
voices rendered, and Mr.. ). c. Engle
will be heard TO advantage. as he will
interpret some OF the principal compost
tions of Chopin andLiszt. All students of
the piano should not fail to hear his
mastery rendition OF these works. as
he is unqueStionably an artist of high
rank. This recital promises to be one
OF the most satisfactory musical events
ever given in Wheeling, and should be
well attended. Seats are one sale at
| f. w. Banner IL Co.'s.
The second Of the series of trade re-
ccptions at the Y. NJ. c. A., was given
last night at their building, on TWEEN
tieth street, and was marked by larger
attendance than the first. The work
men employed i'm the several potterics,
for whom it was given, were present in
full force, the employees Of the Wheel
ing pottery being especially well repre-
scented. There was also a fair sprink-
ling of ladies in the audience.
The programme was opened with
neat address Of welcome by Secretary
Lynch, after which Misses Schrader and
Remp played piano duet, which was
well received. Miss Kate Ritter read
an amusing selection, and was followed
by Mrs. Kate Fitzgerald, who sang
''Come where my love lies dreaming"
in faultless manner, and was compell-
ed to respond to an encore, singing IL
drcamt that | dwelt in marble halls. ="
Miss Elder, pupil at the Female
Academy, displayed considerable elocu-
tionary ability, in her rendition OF two
humorous selections. Mcssrs. Keyser,
Wells and Bellinger followed with selec-
lions on the mandolin, guitar and
zylophone, and received a liberal share
OF applause. Miss Commerford de-
livered pathetic recitation, which was
well received. and the programme
closed with a piano solo by Miss Anna
Shaw.
At the conclusion Of the programme
light refreshments were discussed, and
the balance Of the evening was given up
to an informal reception and pleasant
season of social enjoyment. The affair
throughout was most enjoyable one.
The third reception of the series, for
Clerks and Statesmen, will be given on
the 10Th inst.
Mr.. George Dischner, formerly of
Fulton, and Miss Catharine Appel, of
Washington, Pa, were married at the
latter place on Thursday last. Miss
Sophie Appel acted as bridesmaid and
MIR. w. +. Baker, of Fulton, was best
man. The happy couple have gone to
housekeeping at the corner Of Eighth
and Market streets in this city.
Tomorrow evening, Welcome Lodge,
A. O. L. W., will entertain twenty-five
burg. After the usual ritual work at
the hall, all will repair to Hotel Van
Keuren, where 4 banquet will be
served.
There will be social and bazaar at
the Thomson NJ. L. Church, on
the Island, tomorrow evening.
Elaborate preparations have been made
for the occasion, and it is expected there
will be large attendance.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Jessie Wiley and Fred. w. Longley, on
Wednesday, December 10th, at the res
idence Of Samuel Wiley, at st. Glars
vile. Both the contracting parties are
well known in this city.
The smoking social at the Wheeling
Club tomorrow evening will be another
of those fumi gating ten strikes so hap
PLY inaugurated few evenings since.
And the most ecstatic blend of tobacco
is used on these occasions.
There will be Il varied and interesting
entertainment at Germania Hall this
evening, given by the Knights OF
Pythias.
The South Side Turner's will give Il
masquerade ball ut their hall on South
Jacob street, OH Christmas eve.
The River View Social will give 4
grand ball on New Years eve, at West
woods Hall.
There will be two weddings to-day, in
which well-known and popular people
will figure.
Miss Bessie Marsh will entertain few
of her friends this evening with card
party.
Prof Mullen will give another OF his
pleasant bi-monthly hops this evening.