Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-25

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Carney, Walter Shafer, Charlie Meyer.
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Friday night MIR. and Mrs. Henry Weis-
gerber entertained a number Of their
friends at their home on Elm
street. Dancing was the feature OF the
evening and Prof Kilmeyer presided at
the piano, About midnight collation. was
served and discussed.
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The Bachelor Club will give one Of their
semi-monthly dances on Thursday even
ing.
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A pleasant surprise party was given at
Mr. H. Eichenberg's, McColloch street,
last Wednesday. in honor Of Charles A.
Steihm's twenty-third birthday, by Misses
Pauline Speiser and Anna Eichenoerg.
Many Of his friends spent an enjoyable
evening in dancing and singing and other
amusements. Music was furnished by
James Woods. Refreshments were served
an a seasonable hour.
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The Cotillian Club has some exception
ally fine dances, among the most proficient
being Misses Mamie Grubb, Sue Caldwell
and Mary Mdffatt. The club as whole
however, has reached high standard in
the art. Among the little ones in the Fri
day Night Club who dances with remark
able grace and precision are Misses Fannie
Wheat, Eliza Speidel. Blanche Moffat and
Mary Phiuney.
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Wheeling aud Louisville shook hands
across the feStal board on Chapline street,
on Friday evening, the occasion being one
of those rare old Virginia dinners given by
Mrs. L. S. Delaplaine in honor Of Misses
Mary Louise Harrison and Jessie Fuller
ton, two charming guests from Louisville,
Ky. There were tweDty-iour guests
present, and all had a most delightful time.
Each lady was presented with beautiful
cOrsage bouquet, while the gentlemen were
favored with handsome boutonaires The
guests were seated. at the dinner by tables
of four, and a most delicious menu was
long and merrilv discussed. II was pref
tily arranged affair throughout.
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Miss Edith, the bright little daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. !. S. Gibbs, II South Chap
line street, entertained about thirty Of her
little friends last Friday evening between
the hours Of six and nine o'clock. This
gave the little ones plenty Of time to enjoy
themselves. During the evening refresh
ments were served and all present had an
ENJOYABLE time. The following were the
unique invitations sent out:
Can you come to my party on Friday,
'TiS to be from six until nine;
Well have games and amusements in plenty
To make you all have good time.
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The event Of the week in social circles
was the brilliant reception at Leatherwood
on Thursday, given by Mr.. and Mrs. j. j.
Holloway, at the handsome suburban
residence of Mr. and Mrs. j. d. Dubois.
Rarely, if ever, has this quiet and pic
turesque locality been more aStir with the
devotees of fashion. The old-fashiOned,
commodious mansion seemed admirably
adapted for the occasion, and home-llke
warmth perVaded the spacious apartments
The great wide Railways, the handsomely
bedecked parlors, the coy dining room, ana
the ample chambers above, all bespoke
comfort and Joy, and most cordial vel
come It was one of the largest receptions
ever held in Wheeling, and in few homes
could so many guests be 30 comfortably en-
tertained to point Of nicely. y large
number of invitations were sent out but
owing to the unfavorable weather which
prevailed in the afternoon, the response be-
tween the hours of 2;30 and o'clock was
not so general vet it was an aSSemblage or
no inconsiderable proportions, and many
attractive toilets were worn. Inc interior
was charmingly adorned with MOWERS,
vines and ferns, most artistically arranged.
A very pretty effect was produced in the
vicinity Of the large bay window which
was neatly interviewer with vines, behind
which was stationed the Opera House
orchestra in the evening. There were
about eighty guests present III the alter
noon. The music in the afternoon was
furnished by Killmyer. II the evening the
ASSENT lage grew TO considerable proper
tions, ana hacks and private carriages
could be seen fitting about all over the
city. A large number went out on the
eight O'Clock motor, and tits estimated there
were fully two hundred guests present,
aud the line of carriages outside, that eX-
tended from the Dubois residence TO the
National pike, partook of the external APP
pearance of things at a big reception IN
metropolitan centres.
Mrs. Holloway was assisted in receiving
her guests by her mother, Mrs. Dubois,
Miss Belle Armstrong, Mrs. I: Z. MoItat,
Mrs. DR.. II. r. Swope. Mrs. A. ?. Tallman,
Mrs. B. w. Peterson and Mrs. j. +. B. Nc
Donald, of Bridgeport. In the dining room
Misses Minnie Loring, Sophia Carr, Sarah
Cecil, Ellie Russell and Jennie Pryor, who
also were charmlngly attired, attended TO
the wants of the guests.
The costumes were varied and rich in
character. Mrs. Holloway was attired in
orange silk, with white lace trimmings and
diamonds. Mrs. Dubois, black silk; Mrs.
Swope. black net over green sea-foam SILK;
Mrs. Moffat. black net; Mrs. Peterson,
mink silk; Mrs. Tallman, white silk;
and Mrs. Mcdonald, figured
ak. The bright lights, rich toilets and
handsome decorations tremendously blend
ed Music was furnished by the Opera
House orchestra, and during the evening
they rendered some of the choicest selec-
lions. still further enlivening the occasion.
The refreshments. which were OF most
tempting nature, were served by Alegen-
fielder The lunch was heartily discussed,
and among the many good things on the
rnenu appeared several unique and most
aDDetizing innovations Later in the even
inc the Younger guests discussed brief
dance programme. II was one OF the
bandsomest receptions ever given in Wheel
ing.
The progress being made by the Charity
ball is very encouraging, aud the signs OF
tine times bespeak signal success. Already
n large number of tickets have been dis
Dosed of by the ladies OF the ticket commit
Tee. and great number who are anxious
10 participate on the eventiul night, nave
NOT vet been approached in the very snort
time already elapsed. The committee Will
be out in full force this week, ana tne
Iahors of the next six days will
doubtless represent a very large sum. In
addition TO the local sales there have been
many applications from society people in
othea places, and they are being filled as
rsnidly az pOssible. All the other commit
tees are actively engaged, aad everything
aupurs a most brilliant affair. Inc touow-
inc are the list Of patronesses of the occa-
sion. Wheeling Mesdemes r. Harden,
\ +. Whitaker, G.. X. Wheat, Henry
Baer. John Frew, NJ. Thornton, a.
Revmann. s. Eccles, q. Adams,
J. DUBOIS, A. J. Cecil, Jno. Mcclure, E. z.
Wilson. r. Simpson, DR.. Il. NJ Hazlett, ID.
~ Tsh q W. Brockunier A. l.. Rece,