Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-02
SOCIAL MELANGE.
SEVERAL ENJOYABLE EVENTS ON THE LAST
NIGHT BEFORE LENT.
A Delightful Juvenile Party at the Home Of Mr..
and Mrs. c. ". BrOckunier-The Cohllion
Club Dances-0thsr Social Events


and merriment within. The affair was
in the nature Of children's party given
by Eye Societle OF Ye Helping Hand, "
of which Mr.. Brockunier's handsome
little daughter, Miss Sara Brockunier.
is a member. The society is composed
of young ladies of twelve and thirteen
wears of age, and when they get to-
gether Joy blossoms. But last night 1t
was Juvenile picture. All the sprighly
little participants were bedecked In
gowns of the Martha Washington
period, with powdered hair, old fash
toned jewelry and other appropriate &C.
COMMITMENTS. Refreshments were
served after the custom Of their great
grandmothers. All the partici pants en-
tered into the pleasures Of the evening
with a joyful spirit that was refreshing
to witness.
At the Wheeling Club rooms, last
night, the Cotillion gave their closing
hop of the season. 1t was delightful
affair, although not so largely attended
as on former occasions. And, what 5
more, the participants were right there
in full Kermoise attire. There was Miss
Mamie Grub, bright and clipper in
her Emerald attire, and Miss Motfatt, a
regular picture in her enhancing
gavotte toilet, and right over
there in that Quadrille, dancing
like bird on springs, is that sweet eX-
pressioned heroine of the Cachuca, Miss
Florence Atkinson. She was gaily at
tired, but not in Kermoise garb. Miss
Sue Caldwell also looked particularly
interesting and attractive in gavotte at
tire. and was one of the most alert dan
GERS on the floor. There were many
others present, but not in Kermoise
attire, still they all contributed to a
Joyous scene Music was furnished
from a piano, but the ivory ticker was
looking the other way when the re-
porter went for his name, and it got
lost in the shuttle. AT all events he
made excellent melody. Mrs. A. A.
Wheat was chaperone Of the affair, and
contributed much TO the success Of the
occasion.
The Primus Club gave hop at
Franzheim's Hall, last night, which was
largely attended. There were between
fifty and sixty couples present, and IL
was the most successful Of the popular
series. Music was furnished by Kill
myer. Outside of the members OF the
club there were several present from
Belaire, Martins Ferry and Bridge
port. A banquet was served at Van
Keuren's, and two long tables run
ming the entire length of the res
taurant were completely filed with
guests. 1t was a most enjoyable affair
throughout.
The Benefit Committee Of the ElkS
met last night and elected the following
officers: C. R. Tracy, Chairman; DR..
John r. Pipes, Secretary; VIM. Lath-
ToO. Treasurer. The following COM
mittees were appointed: Amusement
Committee, Will b. Day, DR.. John R.
Pipes, Robert Sheppard, Nate Fell.
Opera House Committee, John Richard
son, C. r. Tracy. Music Committee,
Will B. Day, Nate Fell, Robert Shep-
pard. The Elks propose to give their
grand production of Excelsior Min
stres in April next On the day of the
performance the ElkS will parade the
streets in full minstrel uniform, headed
by the Opera House Band.
Mr.. William H. Colvig, Of Main street,
and Miss Virgie V. HART OF Williams
port. Pa, will be married tomorrow at
5 o'clock, at the home of the brides
parents, in WilliamspOrt. Mr.. Colvig Is
in the notion business on Main street,
and Miss Hart is a daughter Of Rev. E.
]. Hart, pastor Of the Disciples church
at Williamsport. Rev. Hart is former
" of Wheeling. a Southern bridal trip
will follow the wedding, and they will
be at home after March 10, at 1856
Main street.
Yesterday morning Mr.. William L.
Schempf of the South Side, and Miss
Barbara G. Stoehr of East Wheeling,
were married in Pittsburg. Mr..
Schempf isa member Of the firm of
SchemDf q Shubart, jewellers on Mar
ket street, and the bride is daughter
Of the late Christian StOehr. Mr.. and
Mrs. Schempf will 60 10 house keeping
at Jacob and Seventeenth streets.
The +. B. Society, of Martins Ferry,
gave select social and supper to their
friends at the Bayless House, Monday
night. A pleasant time was enjoyed
till half-past ten when they were invited
TO the tables which were filled with
vlands and were fully enjoyed by all.
The ball and banquet Monday night
M Teutonia Hall, given by the Wheel
ing Cyclers, was a very pleasant affair.
Qnite a large number attended. Mayors
orchestra furnished the music. Re-
freshments were served during the
evening.
A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Miss Bessie Weimer, Monday
night, at her home On the South Side, II
being the seventeenth anniversary OF
her birth. An enjoyable evening was
spent with music and cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wise left ester-
az for Re anns, Ohio, to attend a
wedding to-day, in which Miss Mertz,
sister Of Mrs. Chas. Franzheim, is one
of the principals.
The marriage Of Mr.. William Brannon
and Miss Lizzie Ferrel took place yes
terday at Mt. Savage, Nd. The parties
are we'll known on the South Side.
Mrs. Cecil A. Robinson has sent out
cards for an afternoon reception next
Thursday At half-psSt three.
MARTINS FERRY COUNCIL
The Business Transacted at Last Nights
Session.