Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-03-06

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diamond bracelet, the gifts OF the
groom. The wedding can Justly be
called a bow-knot wedding, for IN ad-
ditiOn TO the brides gown, the grooms-
men and bridesmaid all wore gold bow
knot pins, the gift Of the bride. The
bow-knot appeared everywhere, the
tables, doors, walls and even the design
| OF the lace curtains had this beautiful
| little device. There were many friends
from a distance, notably from Wheel
ing, Cleveland, Columbus, Oil City and
Warren. Among those present from
Wheeling were Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Franzheim, Mrs. DR.. G.. Aschman, and
Messrs, A. A. and H. c. Franzheim.
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A pleasant surprise party was rendered
Miss Bessie Weimer, Monday night, at
her home on the South Side, it being
the seventeenth anniversary OF her
birth. A very enjoyable evening was
spent with music and cards.
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A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Miss Julietta McSwords at Mar
tins Ferry, Thursday night, in honor
Of her return from Valparaiso, Ind.
About fifteen of her young friends called
and spent very pleasant time with the
usual amuSements.
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One of the most picturesque parties
of the season was given Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Brockunier, on Chapline street. The
affair was in the nature of a children's
party given by "Ye Societie OF ye Help
ing Hand" Of which Mr.. Brockunier's
little daughter, Miss Sara Brockunier,
is q member. All the sprightly little
participants were bedecked In gowns OF
the Martha Washington period, with
powdered hair, old fashioned jewelry
and other appropriate accompani-
ments. Refreshments were served
after the custom of their great grand
mothers. All the participants entered
into the pleasures OF the evening with
a joyful spirit that was refreshing to
witness.
Through ups and downs the german
continues to be popular, and is still
danced, though sometimes under the
name of the cotillion at balls, and is
kept up at dancing parties at home. III
is also likely to be continued as favor
lite diversion at fashionable watering
places during the summer. No dance
is so well calculated for q private and
select party. 1t presents magnificent
appearance either in the private resi-
dence or wherever else it may be
danced. 1t is a highly social dance
Every lady has chance TO dance with
every gentleman participating. The
figures can be arranged TO suit every
taste and capacity, as well as affording
the greatest pleasure and amuse-
ment.
The german may consist OF almost
any number of couples. Eight is the
usual number for small one. Quite a
number Of the figures, such as the table,
the mirror-and the exchange of ladies,
could be danced with smaller number
of couples.
The german must be danced under
the direction of a gentleman known as
the leader or conductor. Even the
hostess of the house must yield to his
views and orders as far as the manage
ment Of the german is concerned. lie
should not only be graceful dancer,
but his manners and disposition should
be affable and polite.
To form q german chairs are ar
ranged in a circular form. In the abb
sence of members the chairs OF each
couple can be tied with handkerchief
or ribbon, and so arranged as to give
plenty of space in the centre OF the
room TO facilitate the movements of the
dancers. The leader and mis- lady sits
at the head OF the circle and is known
as No. l.
The german can be danced in thirty
minutes. Abroad it is often danced for
a longer time than the two hours usual
ly allowed in this country.
The waltz is the dance for the ger
man.
1t has been thecustom to have fayors
at german. They should be dis
tributed by the hostess or by the leader.
They should be arranged on a table in
convenient place. But the german
can be danced without favorS, and II
has been mostly OF late.
The german originated in Germany
about sixty years ago. This is the rea-
son the dance is called the german. 1t
was then danced like the French qua
drille, with eight couples. In its pres
ent shape it was imported into Russia
from Germany; thence introduced into
Paris, where it was greatly improved,
and was subsequently, danced in Lon
don in ariStocratic circles.
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In all the pictureSqueness OF doublet
and hose, in al! the cOQuettish witchery
of powdered hair and dimple enphasiz-
ing black patches, the Arion Singing
Society entertained its members aud
friends at Arion Hall on Monday even
ing. Up the main stairs joStled jolly
troop of gayly and artiStically costumed
maskers. all neriods and peoples We're