Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

what rs Going on IN a Social way Abou
Town.


Brockunier, though a little late, was
perhaps the most notable Of the season
and made up for the lack OF entertain
ment in the way of conventional calls
on the significant day. Bright lights
shone from the windows of the hand
some home, at the corner Of Fourteenth
and Chapline streets, bespeaking the
Joy and merrlment within. The interior
was indeed inviting. The apartments
were beautifully decorated, much iDge-
nuity and skill being displayed in the
arrangement OF the ivy, ferns, vines,
evergreens and flowers. The globes
OF the chandeliers were enshroud-
ed In parti-colored transparencles
OF varied designs throwing
soft and pleasing light on the beaute-
Gus scene below. The Railways and
vestibule were also picturesqueiy adorn-
ed, while the parlor on the second floor
was also deftly bedecked with the en-
olems Of nature. Among the decora-
tions was q handsomely wrought lovers
knot on the south wall, formed Of COL
Ored satin ribbons and intertwlned with
ivy.
The hours for reception were from
eight to twelve o'clock, and dur
ing that time large number of
guests appeared on the scene. The
Misses Brockunier were gracefully
assisted in receiving by their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Brockunier, their
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
G. Brockunier, Miss Hulda Delaplain,
and Miss Matte Clark The Opera
House Orchestra was stationed in the
upper hallway, and throughout the re-
ception discoursed enhancing strains.
The guests as soon as they arrived,
were escorted to the upper parlor,
where they were graciously entertained
by the receivers.
Upon returning to the first floor the
guests were invited TO the dining room,
the young ladies here in charge being
Misses Sidney OFT and Matte Caldwell,
both of whom executed their duties
with much ease aud grace. The dining
room was one. Of the most picturesque
apartments. Tables were arranged
at convenient intervals, and apart
from the other decorations about
the walls and chandeliers, the
SbleS were artistically strewn
with ivy and beautiful miniature trans
lucents. The effect was charming. a
most inviting array of delicacies were
served and heartily partaken Of,
burst being the caterer. All the
guests were in full evening dress,
and some striking toilets were seen
among the ladies'. There were several
guests present from out Of town, and
all charmingly mingled in the sociaoility
of the evening, which reigned unin-
terruptingly for several hours. 1t was
most delightful occasion throughout.
The Journal Of Parkersburg gave
rather unique write-up OF the New
Years ball there, feature OF which
was the list of costumes Of gentlemen,
instead OF the ladies. The following
are Samples:-A. j. Bandy, old rose
trousers en- traine, trimmed in chiffon.
Massive diamond, very swagger; Harry
p. Camden, exquisite hand-painted sus-
penders, embroidered in lovers knots Of
silver; rose in his hair; w. Z. Davis, old
gold SuSpender buttons, garnished with
rare old lace; he wore exquisite curls In
his hair; DR.. Muhleman looked dainty
and sweet in an en- traine with wateau
back; Ned Wilcox wore chiffon en-
berthe tulled, garnished and passemen-
tried a fait sic semper tyrannis; Dave
Paden, full length hose, oriental colors.
The members Of the Arion are making
ARRANGEMENTS for a subscription or oene-
fit ball to take place on the evening OF
the 18th inst. The object Of the ball is
to help pay off the remainder of the In
debtednesS on the property which Is
about So, 900. Preceding the ball will
be a banquet, which will last till 10
o'clock p. M, when dancing will COM
mence. This year marks the tenth an
niversary of the society. The society
now numbers $50 members.
There was a quiet but pretty we'd
ding last evening at the residence OF
Mr.. w. r. Gilbreath, on North York
street, the contracting parties being
Prof. II. Shelf, the well-known and
skilled optician, formerly OF Pittsburg,
and Mr.. Gibreath's daughter, Miss
Ellie Gilbreath. The wedding took
place at eight o'clock, the nuptials
being solemniZed by Rev. j. A. Fuller
ton, of the Thomson NJ. K. Church.
There were no attendants, and only the
immediate friends and relatives were
present, the occasion being quiet on ac-
count of the recent death of the Pro-
fessor's mother. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelf repaired to Hotel
Windsor, where they will reside in the
future. A number OF handsome pres
ents were received.
Last evening Miss Lutte Hicks was
rendered a delightful surprise at the
home OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Hicks, on Sixteenth street About
eight couples OF her friends from her
former home in Cameron came in on the
afternoon train on the b. Il o. yester-
day afternoon, and last evening called
upon her. Miss Hicks was taken COM
pietely by surprise, but managed to en-
terrain her guests in charming man
ner. Music and conversation contrlou-
ted towards making the evening pass
very pleasantly, and an appetizing COLA
ton was discussed at midnight. The
guests departed at seasonable hour.
Mr.. Frank A. Matthews and Miss
Clara Lands will be united in marriage
ON Thursday morning at $3.50 o'clock at
ST. Alphonsus Church. A reception
will follow at his fathers residence,
1881 Market street.
Miss Clara Hess celebrated her eighth
birthday at her home on the South Side
ON Sunday. Those present were Misses
Louisa Hess, Minnie Hess, Amelia Hill
debraud, Mary Moore, Blanche FLETCHER,
T,aurs Esmeyer, Lizzie eraser, Stella
Esmeyer. Emma Zimmer, Eva Hess and
Master Willie Hildebrand.
Mr.. George Quell and Miss Lizzie
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