Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-30
THE SOCIAL MAZE.
THg HANDSOME RECEPTION At TIE FRIEND
MANSION.
The wOolsry Reception at Bethany-SOms Pretty
Dinners on the PrOgramms-Various
Balls and Parties.

Balls and Parties.
1t was Macaulay who invested one oil
his most charming herOineS with "a tact
which surpassed the tact Of her sex.
and while there are few who would pre-
sumo to soar above another in this re-
Spect, it was certainly this sometimes
called sixth sense" in Il well-developed
degree that dominated the handsome
reception at the Friend mansion on the
Island, yesterday afternoon, given by
Miss Gene Friend, Mrs. Addie NJ. Boggs
and Mrs. George A. Flaccus. The
hours of the reception were from
3 TO o'clock, and during
that time carriages were rolling
in every direction TO the one festive
focus. and the scene ia front Of the
Friend mansion, at the corner Of South
Penn and Virginia streets, was indeed
animated. The interior Of the spacious
apartments were beautifully decorated
with flowers arranged with perfect har-
mony and taste. Fully one hundred
and fifty guests were graclOuSly re-
ceived during the prescribed hours, aud
the hosteSses were agreeably assisted
by Mrs. :. c. Clubb, Mrs. Platoff Zane
and Mrs. j. w. Grub. The guests
were entertained in the dining room by
the Misses Sophia Carr, Ida pdegraf,
Carrie Brues and Ella Wilson. The col
lation was daintily prepared and includ-
Oh s.hnfaa Ifshac fHla .AHaa n nd
chocolate urnS were presided over by
Mrs. Joseph Speidel and Mrs. NJ. Il.
Carr The Opera House orchestra, sta
toned in the lower hall, diScourSed
such melody as heightened the jOyOnS
scenes within. and made the guests
ninglc with renewed zeal into the hap
piness that everywhere surrounded
them. The rich toilets Of the ladies
were most noticeable features Of the
occasion, and the design, har-
mony and freshness OF the
gowns were indeed relishable.
In spite Of the unusually large
number Of guests which Signalized the
reception, they were all cared for with
out crush or confusion. The entente cor
dat complete. Every guest felt that
his welcome was assured. Every guest
felt that his presence was a JOY To the
hoStesses, and surrounded as they were
by the many delicate attentions, all en-
iOyed the mutual freedom OF easy inter
course. Ii was one oil the most notable
afternoon receptions of the season.
The name Ideal" as given to the
Guitar and Banjo Club recently organ
lied at the residence OF Curtis Brown,
Jr., on Fifteenth street. is an error 1t
should be The Crescent Guitar and
Banjo Club" The membership consists
OF the following persons: Arthur Hub
bard, VIM. Sweeney and George Her
vey. banj0s: Robert Gilchrist and ChaS.
Lamb, mandolins; Curtis Brown, George
Mendel, Wheeler Bachman and James
Goodwin. guitars: Frank Berry, TRAN
giles, and Francis Dalzell. autoharp.
The officers are: Curtis Brown, PrcSi-
dent; Frank Berry, Secretary and Treas
urer: George Hervey, Director OF Meet
| ings, land Arthur Hubbard, Musical Direc-
tor. The club meets every Tuesday even
ing.
Prof. and Mrs. l.. C. Woolery, OF
Bethany, received their friends ye>ter-
day ut the new Phillips Hall at Bethany
College, and during the day, particular
ly the afternoon, they were honored
with many calls. and all were handsome
ly entertained. Included among those
who paid their respects were several
from Wheeling, WellSburg, and other
places, as Mr. and Mrs. Woolery's ac-
quaintanceS extend over wide range
Of territory.
\ crowd of South Side young folks
gave most enjoyable private maSquer-
AIDE at Germania hall last night. Prof.
ChaS. Killmyer OBLIGATED at the piano,
and refreshments were served through
out the evening. The committee in
charge Of the affair was composed OF
MeSsrS. {. w. Hartmann. VIM. Meagel,
August Tette, Henry Hartmann, Henry
Sedan, VIM. Herb, ChaS. Ra>el, and
VIM. Stcinbecker.
Mrs. George X. McMechen gave a
finely prepared luncheon TO number OF
friends, Wednesday afternoon, at her
handsome home On Twelfth street, in
honor of Miss Harrison, who is the
guest OF Judge and Mrs. j. j. Jacob, on
North Main street. The viands were
served in courses, and the whole affair
was admirably arranged.
Miss Maggie Jones, Of Thirteenth
street, gave an enjoyable surprise party
Wednesday evening in honor of her sis
ter, Miss Lille, the occasion being the
anniversary of her birthday. Games
and social amuSemenlS occupied the
evening most pleasantly, and AT mid
night refreshments were served.
The Wheeling Katoffel Nerein gave
pleasant dance for the members and
their lady friends at Beethoven Hall,
night The Opera House Orchestra fur.
nished the music. At midnight supper
was served, aud the center of the table
was appropriately decorated with a
group of huge potatoes,
"Wednesday night Miss Emily Camp
bell entertained friends at cards in the
parlors of Mrs. Senseney's boarding
house in honor of Mrs. Baker, who is
the guest of Mrs. Alex. Campbell. About
seven couples were present.
This evening the LindSly Cadets will
give their second hop III the armory,
and in the hands of the competent COM
mittecs such as has been chosen. the
tailair will DOUBTLESS be crowned with all
the success of the opening hop.
The Elite ball, given by Emmet Nc
Dowell, the well-known roller skater,
at Turner Hall last night, was COM
plete success. Good music was in at
tendance. and all present had good
time.
Mrs. Col. w. W. Arnett entertained a
few friends very pleasantly last even
ing, and in the presence OF such an
agreeable and successful hostess the
hours flew all too quickly.