Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-08
SOCIALLY SPEAKING.
RIPPLES IN TIE WORLD OF FAIR WOMEN
AND GAY GALLANTS.
Tie Fort Henry Club Anniversary-A Joyous
lime Last Night at AriOn Hall-Other Incl
deaS That are Booked Tor the
Near Future.

The Fort Henry Club will celebrate It's
anniversary on Friday evening, December
%, and a memorable occasion it will be. IL
will be remembered that at the anniversary
last year both ladies and gentlemen were
included, but this year it has been decided
with the present limited quarters, to con-
fine the affair exclusively TO gentlemen. and
to arrange another affair on an equally
elaborate scale for ladies little later in
the month, possibly the latter part OF De-
cember Both occasions will be looked for
ward to with delight, as all the events at
the Fort Henry have been characterized by
a certain charm and eclat CHARACTERISTIC OF
the high standard Of the organization. The
arrangement of the affairs are in the hands
of the House Committee, and the members
are now busy making preparations.
There was merry party gathered st
Arion Hall last night the occasion being IN
the nature of Kaffee-Vislte given by the
ladies of the Arion Society. An excellent
supper was served, and during the evening
there were many jolly groups gathered IN
the parlors and other apartments engaged
in playing cards, and other games, and at
all times most happy vein of sociability
permeated the assemblage. In the upper
hall Killmeyer presided at the piano, and
dancing was engaged in for several hours by
the Younger people, although nota few OF
the older members entered into the festivi-
ties with the zeal Of youth. The
Committee in charge Of this most success
full affair was: Mesdames VIM. Goering,
David Morgan, H. +. Behrens, +. Schmel-
chel, Chas. Schmidt, Wenzel Huebel, Chas.
Killmeyer, Richter G. E. Boyd, and Misses
Emma Shulz, Maggie Campbell, Jennie
Pearr, Annie Pearr.
All eyes in the social world now centre
upon the big New Years ball as the climax
of the holiday festivities, 1t will occur on
Friday evening, December 30th, and the
McLuIe House will contain one OF the
most brilliant assemblages ever gathered
within its walls. All the appointments
will be in keeping with the scale upon
which the affair will De given. While the
invitations Will not be sent out until next
week. the expectancy OF the affair has
csused few who feel reasonably sure OF
being on the list to engage their partners
and a quiet system of checking has already
been going on. Included within the as
semblage will be several distinguished
visitors from PiUtsburg, Cincinnati, Cleve-
land and st. Louis, and not few charm
ing young ladies from out-of-town who will
be visiting here at that time.
The ringing of the door bell interrupted
the conversation Of O number of ladies in
South Side home the other afternoon. The
servant responded, and, coming to the par
lor, called the lady Of the house, who went
to the door, then upstairs with the servant,
who came back to the door with package.
Returning to the parlor the hostess said:
"What do you thinkl | ordered q pair of
shoes yesterday, and when they were de-
livered found them too small. Itelephoned
to the store to have the shoes taken back,
and man just came with drayW She
went on to explain that this employe OF the
firm happened to have something heavy to
haul from that part Of town and was told
to call for the shoes, but visitor protested
that this explanation was superfiuous, as
they were all aware that she had come to
Wheeling from Chicago.
The most brilliant society event that has
occurred in Washington, Pa, this season,
was the party given Tuesday night by Miss
Anica Baird at her home on Maiden street
About fifty guests were present, and some
of the gowns the young ladies wore were
very becoming. Refreshments were served
by Caterer burst, of Wheeling. Miss
Baird was assisted in receiving by her
mother and two sisters, Jane and Francis,
Miss Crothers, OF Taylorstown, Miss Todd
Baird, of Wheeling, and Miss Katharine
Baird of that place. During the evening
several musical selections were rendered
by Misses Swain, Warne and barley.
The Fortnightly Dramatic Club will
shortly produce that clever little drama In
Miss Vokes' repertory, "My Lord in Liv-
ery.n They have been rehearsing the play
for some time past and will present it in
January, the place not yet having been
selected. The cast will be as follows:
Ralph Heymann as Lord Thoroughmere,
David Kraus as Hopkins, L. B. Stein as
Spiggott, Miss Marie Heymann as Laura,
Miss Flora Kraus as Rose, Miss Hattie
Reed as Sybill Amberly. The Fortnightly
Club numbers twenty members and is in
fourishing condition.
Neat invitations have been issued by the
VIM. l.. Wilson Tariff Students for con-
cert aud reception, TO be given at Arion
Hall Thursday evening, December %. The
Opera House orchestra will furnish the
music and an excellent concert programme
has been arranged, in which Mrs. Flora
Williams, Mr. f. Diegmiller, Mr.. r. V.
Ankle, the Arion Quartette, the Premier
Banjo and Mandolin club and the orchestra
will take part.
The leap year party to be given in the
parlors OF Hotel Stamm, on Saturday even
ing, under the guidance of the ladies of the
COtillion Club, with Miss Eta Harper as
the leading spirit, promises 10 be a most
delightful affair. The pleasant memories
Of the recent affair at the Wheeling Club
rooms is still The talk Of the young gentle
men who participated.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized
last evening att O'Clock, at the home OF the
brides parents, by which Miss EN- ma
Hagedorn became Mrs Christ Bonuen-
berger. A number Of friends and relatives
were present, and reception followed.
Both young people live on the South Side,
and have host Of friends.
The friends o. Miss Amy Wells, OF the
South Side, called upon her at her home
Tuesday night in honor OF her birthday.
The evening was spent in very pleasant
manner by all present. The young lady
received several presents.
Miss Benneman entertained a number of
her friends very pleasantly at her home on
North Main street, Tuesday evening.
Music and games added to the enjoyment Of
the occasion, and at midnight a splendid
supper was discussed.
The rumor that Mr.. Bob Haase was to
give lawn party on the 18th inst. is IN
founded Owing 10 concatenating cirruu-
stances, the invitations have been recalled
The caterer wouldn't bulge on his first
figures.
The Young Married Peoples Whist
Club viii be entertained tomorrow even
ing by Mr.. snd hrs. A q Wilson az their