Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-12-27

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There dwells a maid across the street
Alas, alack, and wrllatRy.
a,5 once ,ur OPTICS CHANGED 20 meet
Oh bitter, bitter was the Jay
For L. the hour TO bsguile-
The maid was very lair % 500
Did ueeSlv venture on q smile
Oh woe Is me, Oh, woe Is me
And. thinking that the maid smiled back
For / Sm very near OF sight
seized pen from OF the rack
And large upon sheet ala Wrlte'
..Iset me at ,ight down by the lane"
Where I az eight did swift rtpalr
Alas, ne'er shsli walk ~ tla-
It was her father met me there.
society hung up its stockings last
week aud fastened it with Ieweled
carter. What Santa Clause gave were
number of merry dances, some pretty
receptions and at homes. IL was Jolly
happy week. The holly lent its rudy
hue in many happy household.
But with all the feStlyity, there was d
raryading spirit Of domesticity. Ihls
tsusually the case during the holidays,
hut independently many have noticed
f-- some time that there is disposition
,3 return to the simplicity and family
like inlormality OF colonial times in the
entertainments.
The presence Of the holidays is the
signal for a futter in the dove coteS,
and o., the days pass, society beStirS it.
...fto renewed efforts in the matter OF
sr-er-aininx self aud friends. This
question OF Christmas has been settled
e.I. so Far, but the sight OF holly and
r.,-.etoe bough suggests merry COM
rsrfss. and the holiday season means
more than an exchange OF presents. IL
means the flying visit OF young people
VINO are full Of life and spirits, VINO
--. eager TO see aud be seen, and Tor
whom pleasureable excitement must be
eog,r,ved. 10 means the interchange OF
ba,pitaities, small and large, it means
a general good time. After a little
season Of quiet, the spell IS broken and
the few DAYS Just past contained pleas
Ures and TO spare. Even Cupid relented
ST last a glimpse amid the holly was the
barbinger Of wedding bells, yet still he
held alOof a bit as il 10th TO come too
near. There has been an all pervading
sense Of Christmas in the air. The in
f1ence OF these great religious festivals
upon the society world becomes more
strongly marked each succeeding year,
and those who arrange for social enter
tainmeuts or who direct the movements
Of the social army have long since
learned that these festivals will not al
low of change, aud that their plans
must bend TO them. by common con
sent Christmas day and week has been
le,. TO the home aud children, and this
year proved no exception 20 the rule.
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Uadeniably one Of the most
delicate compliments TO be extended,
IS an invitation TO small luncheon
where a dozen or even fewer gather
about daintily set table, and for the
space Of hours leiSuriy discuss delicate
menu, the while INDUCING In bright
reDartee, choice bon mots, or spicy
stories. There is that charm about
these luucheOns which, while invested
With the rare grace OF a cOngenial din
asr, vet lacks the impressive fOrmallty
incident 10 evening hours and tull
dress. The one charm above others OF
ladies' small luncheon is the informal
ity, and the general conversation where
one bright wit does not mOnopolize the
attention and the honOrs are equally
divided.
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What particular features make ball
or party a success are determined indi-
sid ~ IL rhfnU-0T
may be persOn-fOr others, something
else. A woman might tell dinerent
tale, but here is what one man says
makes a party a success for him, the 81
fractions considered in order: Ladies
arSt, music next, floor third, supper
last"
Mr.. Harry Halter, OF Munice, Ind, a son
Of the we'll known auctioneer, Captain
W. II. Halter, and Miss Agnes Loveloy,
were united in marriage Christmas even
ing by the Rev. Z. II. DOrnblaser, OF
the English Lutheran church, IN the
parl0rs Of the pastoral residence AFTER
The ceremony reception was heIa at
The home of the brides parents, on BY
ron street, and wedding supper tOl-
Owed, to which the invited guests did
!l.l Justice. Mr.. and Mrs. Halter left
Tor Muuice yesterday where they VIII
commence housekeeping.
The maid OF honor is a prominent ana
Useful member OF the fashionable Weo-
ding party to-day aud her duties a. de-
nled by Good Form are as follows: Inc
maid Of honor stands next the 0ride
Curing the ceremony. also al the receP'
ton, and goes with her TO her room 10
ass.., with her travelling attire. Hers
Is The privilege also Of casting a supper
alter the departing carriage. der gown
Is generally more elegant 10 texture
Gau that worn by bridesmaids. Az
Present 10 Is made with demi-traIn,
While bridesmaids suits are no longer
Than their figures. IL her toilet is not
white r., should be OF a pale tint, so that
Zoe BRIDE NAV not seem TO be too color
Tess Co her wedding robes OF white. IL
Is courtesy 10 consult the bride before
Selecting her gown; aud she should De
careful that its make or style should not
essen the brides beauty, and that oy
le contrast OF her own personality she
DoeS not detract from the charms OF the
!o1ng wife.
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j There was a pleasant matrimonial
Vent at the residence of Mr.. David
SckersOn, near Point Mills Station, on
We B. & 0. Railroad, Thursday after
,.on. The contracting parties were
ass Eta NickerSOn and Mr.. John
5I.dnm, a prominent machiuist OF the
amp and Stamping Company, OF