Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-01-17

| have been the result. She managed,
however, to maintain her footing, but
started on a wild slide down the hill,
coming up finally against telephone
pole with a 'chug" that could nave
been heard a square away. There was
not Young man within sight who
didn't for the time envy that pole. The
unfortunate young lady, buXom, bright
| and as handsome as a picture, hugged
it with a vigor that seemed to make the
overhead wires tingle. And she held
on, fearful of again trusting herselt 10
the treacherous ice, until gallant gen.
tleman, himself OF uncertain footing,
went to her assistance and escorted her
to the centre OF the street, when, AFTER
many bushes and profuse thanks, she
stepped off with feeling Of confidence
in her ability 10 maintain the perpen-
dicular position so necessary to lady's
dignity.
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On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. /.
| G.. Dillon handsomely entertained
party OF friends at progressive euchre,
| at their home on Front street, Island.
The interior was beautifully decorated
with potted plants, smilax predomina-
ting, holly, and other pleasing emblems
all contributing to the festive aspect OF
the surroundings. There were ten or
twelve tables in operation, play being
continued until eleven o'clock, when
tempting refreshments were served. At
the conclusion OF the lunch the prizes
were awarded, Mr.. Cecil Robinson Off
ciating. The first ladies' prize was &C
corded to Miss Jennie Neill, which was
q handsome cut-class dish. The second
prize consisted of gold thimble, and
was won by Mrs. PEBBLES Tatum. The
! first geutlemen's prize was captured by
Mr.. James X. Hall, consisting OF a
| handsome silver picture frame. DR.. j.
| +. Belleville won the second prize and
was presented with an ornamented
walking cane. Mrs. William Schwert-
feger captured the consolation prize,
which consisted of forget-me-not
spoon of neat and original design.
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Many hours sped joyouslY on at the
! Friend mansion, on the Island, on Mon
day evening, it being the occasion Of a
most delightful progressive euchre par
~ given by Mr.. K. X. Friend and sis
tiers, In commemoratiou of Mr.. Friends
birthday Potted plants, choice cut
flowers, holly and smilax were most
charmingly arranged about the interior.
1t was party of considerable size,
there being thirty-siX couples present.
1t was full dress affair, and toilets Of
the ladies were rich and tasty.
Some eighteen games were played,
the contests continuing uninterruptedly
until one o'clock in the morning. At
the close of the play choice refresh
ments were served. The awards were
formally presented by Mr.. Julius Pol
lock. The first lady'S prize was beau
! tifully decorated cup aud saucer and
was won by Mrs A. q. StOlienwirck, and
the second, consisting of handsomely
carved chocolate spoon, won by Mrs.
| A. J. Patterson. Mr.. James Nelll won
the first gentlemen's prize Of silver
travelling soap box, Mr.. OF, Rhodes
taking the second prize of silver ink
stand.
The friends Of Wilbur DeCamp here
will learn with interestthat he was
married December 16, at Rock Springs,
Wyoming, to Miss Clara Woodruff,
daughter of II prominent citizen Of that
place. Mr.. DeCamp left Wheeling in
1875 to join the regular army, in which
he served ten years. He is now d
deputy sheriff.
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A pleasant party Of young people
gathered at the residence Of Miss Mary
Wright, on the South Side, Thursday
night. in honor OF her birthday. Music
and dancing were the features of the
evening. At midnight refreshments
were discussed by the guests.
Thursday evening Mrs. z. Discher
entertained party Of her friends at her
home on Eleventh street, the occasion
being the fifty-seventh anniversary Of
her birth. The evening was spent by
all in a pleasant manner, and at the
usual hour the guests did justice TO an
excellent repast. Mrs. Discher was the
recipient of a number of handsome
| presents.
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The members Of the Arion will give
their usual leap year party and ball on
Tuesday night next at Arion hall. The
Opera House band will make the music.
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A new social club, consisting of
about ten couples, has been organized
on the Island. Meetings are held every
month.
~
Miss Ricka KosSuth entertained a
number of her friends very pleasantly
at her home on South Jacob street last
Friday evening. The usual social d.
versions occupied the hours until mid
night, when tempting repast was dis
cussed.
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Miss Blanche Nesbett entertained the
! Pastime Climb at her home on Nineteenth
street, Friday evening. Music and
dancing were the features of the even
ing. At a seasonable hour refreshments
were served. All spent pleasant time.
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On Wednesday evening pleasant sur
prise party was given to Master Harry
Hague, at his home on Sixteenth street.
The evening was spent in games and
other amusements. Refreshments were
served at a seaSonable hour. Among
those present were Misses Maggie Jones,
Lottie Hirsch, Eva O'Neil, Bessie Welt
eel, Kate Long, Nettie Barkley; Masters
Harry Hague, Bernice Gaus, George
Gundling, John Heines, Elbridge Healy,
Harry Gumphus, and others.
So
One OF the pleasant affairs Of the
week was luncheon given on Thurs
day by Miss Mary Dickey, at her home
| on ChaDline street The affair was not
large, only few intimate friends, but
all the more pleasant for that reason.
The menu was an elaborate one, con-