Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30

were seen TO the best advantage, ana
the light-tinted costumes seemed ever
changing and ever-beautiful through
the almost indeScribable shades of color
which were produced from the harmO-
nizationS, the contrasts, the reflected
lights and shadows.
Stately quadrille, inspiring galop,
Jolly contra dance, the graceful lam
ciers, the waltz that no words can fifty
name, all these on the dancing pro-
gramme were danced and danced again
by the merry, happy thrOng. There
were beautiful dresses and beautiful
faces without number; there were chiv-
alrous youths and graceful dancers
among the men, and all went as merry
as the oft-rUng marriage bell.
NOW FOR SUPPER.
Unlike the conventional party, the
ball produces keen appetites. Six hours
Of dancing is warranted to awaken
hunger in any frame, unless it may be
In one whose pOSSeSsOr has been taught
to believe that it was questionable
ever to be hungry. Such persons have
been heard OF, but they do not reside in
Wheeling, and they were not at the ball
last night. Everybody there had an
appetite to appeaSe when the intermis-
sion hour was reached, and in most
cases it was q right hearty one. In
keeping with every other arrangement
the provisions for refreshments were on
a generous and satisfactory scale. IL
was admirably served under the person
al supervision of the ladies. The tables
were taStfully set and many guests sat
down.
The dining room was in charge OF
Mrs. n. B. Scott, as Chairman OF the
Supper Committee. Her assistants were
Mrs. j. NJ. Weistling, Mrs. Robert Dali
cell, Mrs. VIM. Stifel, Mrs. f. c. H..
Schwerfeger aud Mrs. William Bayha.
OF course these ladies did not assist in
serving the guests, their dutieS being
merely to see that the committees di-
rectiOnS were carried out. The serving
of the luncheon was in the hands Of
George l.. burst, who contracted to
furnish the ice cream and coffee, while
the ladies furnished The cake and meats.
Two lines Of tables, reaching the entire
length of the dining hall, were laid, and
the room was open from 10 until l
o'clock.
The floral decorations throughout the
hall were furnished by Louis Handel,
the Twelfth street florist.
BELLE OF THE BALL.
From the balconies eager eyes looked
down with admiration upon the delight
ful picture, heard the sweet strains OF
music, the pleasant and laughing voices
as the ball of JOY rolled happily on, and
tried 10 single out the belle.
1t was task too difficult.
Some may have had q favorite
upon the floor and to her awarded the
fashionable distinction, but others had
their fayOriteS, too, perhaps, and so the
question, always asked after great
ball is, in o measure, left unanswered.
Those who were present know how well
the ladies looked, and how gallant their
escorts appeared. From the cOncenSus
Of opinion gathered by the reporter
there were three ladies in the hall, how
ever, around whom seemed to particu-
larly gather many complimentary re-
marks. They were Mrs. Ed. Mendel,
Mrs. A. J. Patterson, and Miss Ma
deira, OF Baltimore, who is visiting Mrs.
y. Z. Whitaker.
OUT OF TOWN GUESTS.
Among the gay participants were
many from out of town, representatives
of Baltimore, PittSburg, ParkerSburg,
Charleston, Moundsville, Bridgeport,
Bellaire, and Martins Ferry. Among
those from PittSburg were Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex. Laughlin and MessrS.
Swearengen and Charles Lake. Among
the distinguished guests present was
Miss GypSay Fleming, daughter of Gov.
Fleming, who was ShOwered with atten-
lions. The ball afforded the visitors an
excellent opportunity to meet Wheeling
society at focus, something which it
might take them years to do individually,
and for many hours there was joyons
interchange OF soclability.
THE AFTERMATH.
To-day the "reminiscences Of the dis
SipatiOn are more delightful than was
ever the case before. The sweetest
pleasures are the brieieSt, but there
need be no limit to the hours OF happy
retrospect, and many a young heart will
live over again the Intoxicating delights
OF the night just gone.
Ask any Of the fair women who were
whirled for hours almost breathless
over the white floor, TO the raviShing
measures Of those masters Of maddening
melody, till from sheer exhaustion they
paused, only to renew again and again
the delightful diversion, ask them If
they ever enjoyed themselves so before
at a similar affair and they will tell you