Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-26
THE SOCIAL MAZE.
What is Going on in Festive Way About


Town.
Yesterday afternoon at the lovely
home of the bride, the social world OF
Clarksburg witnessed the beautiful,
solemn and impressive ceremony uniting
in the holy bands Of wedlock Mr.. A.
Derring Parr, OF Washington, d. c.,
and Miss Mary Geneveve Boggess, one
Of the handsome and popular bellies of
Clarksburg, a daughter of the late
Hon. Caleb Boggess. The Right
Rev. Bishop Kahn, of Wheeling, assist
ed by Fathers 0'Connor aud 0'Kane, Of
that place, officiated. The wedding
party, which formed in the upper par
lor, slowly descended the broad stair
case as the mellow strains OF the wed
ding march reached the ears of the as
sembled guests below. The bridal party
was prettily grouped within, the large
folding doors dividing the spacious par
lors. Artistic festoonings of smilaX and
rhododendrum, strewn with roses, tu
lips and carnations, added much to the
effectiveness Of the pretty picture.
The bride wore white silk
entraine, trimmed with crystal lace or
uaments and pearls. The maids Of hon
or were Miss Helen Defries, of Wheeling,
and Miss Anna Bogges, of Clarksburg.
Mr.. Parr, brother Of the groom, and c.
A. Boggess OF this place, were grooms-
men. After the ceremony 4 reception
was held and delicate refreshments dis
cussed until the hour arrived for the de-
parture of the bridal couple. Mr.. and
Mrs. Parr will spend their honeymoon
nd Wi
hereafter at Washington City.
A pretty wedding was witnessed yes
terday at o'clock, the contracting par
ties being Mr.. Lew Ball, OF Pleasant
Valley, one of the prominent ice dealers
of this city, OF the firm Of Ball Bros,
and Miss Lula Wolf, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Wolf, of Short
Creek. They were married at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Nichols, of Mount Wood,
uncle OF the bride. The attendants
were Miss Ella Nichols, a cousin OF the
bride, and w. c. Ball, brother Of the
groom. Rev. DR.. D. A. Cunningham,
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church
of this city, officiated; after which they
were led 10 the dining room, where an
elegant lunch was served.
Councilman c. w. Kreiter was sur
prsed by large number of his friends
last night at his home at Twenty
seventh and Market streets, who got
wind of his birthday and proposed TO
celebrate. The host took it good natur-
eddy and treated his guests in royal
style. 4 fine supper was served.
j. w. Kemple, on behalf OF
the callers, presented Mr.. Kreiter with
a handsome pair Of diamond sleeve but
tons.
VIM. Kirchner was rendered a very
pleasant surprise party on Wednesday
evening at his home on North Market
street, the occasion being the eighteenth
anniversary OF his birth. The music
for dancing was furnished by Chas.
Dick and Gus Weitzell. Refreshments
were discussed at the usual hour. The
guests departed in the small hours OF
the morning, wishing their host many
happy returns Of the day.
A surprise party was rendered Miss
Nina Marshall, Wednesday evening, at
her home in Fulton, by number OF
her young friends. A very enjoyable
time was had by all, music and refresh
ments being the main features OF the
occasion.
The Gaiety dance at Teutonia Hall
last night, was very enjoyable affair.
kilmyer furnised the music.
The Wheeling Cyclers will give hop
next Monday evening at the Windsor
Hall, on South Jacob street.
Mrs. w. S. Hearne gave course din
ner TO party Of twenty at the Mcclure
early last evening.