Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-03
MANY YOUNG SOCIETY LADIES ABOUT Town
RECEIVED LAST NIGHT.
A Merry Round of Plsasure-A Large Number Of
the Gallant Sex Partaks of the Hospitality.
Handsome Decorations and Lunches.
Those Who Received.

riages rolled through the various rami-
fcations of the city, stopping here and
there to allow the occupants to extend
courtesies. There were several stated
places of calling that had been previ-
ously announced, but in some instances
the occupants called at the homes OF
other young ladies, where, though I'M
expected. they were handsomely enter
tanned. Altogether it was joyous eel
ebration of the New Years night.
The usual celebration at the Y. M. c.
A. took place yesterday, and the interl-
or was prettily adorned for the occasion.
Leaves, vines, holly and evergreen were
deftly entwined about the chandeliers,
staircases, and entrances to the various
apartments. The reading room on the
second floor was particularly well adorn-
ed. upon the walls Of which were placed
many handsome oil paintings, loaned by
the ladies interested In the Association
work. The guests were received from
four to eight o'clock, and during that
time large number of young men en-
loved the warm hospitality. A palata-
BILE lunch was served, and during the
evening a musical and literary enter
tainment was provided. In the early
hours the Opera House orchestra was
stationed in the hallway, and diScoursed
enlivening strains. The ladies In
charge Of the affair were Mrs. A. w.
Kelley, Mrs. j. j. Jones, Mrs. =. b.
Scott, Mrs. Judge PAUL, Mrs. Joseph
Lawson, Mrs. John Frew, Mrs. w. A.
Wilson, Miss Mary Vance, Mrs. Mary
Metcalf, Mrs. w. J. w. CoWden, Mrs.
A. Mabis and Miss NJ. c. Wilson. These
ladies were assisted by Mrs. j. G.
Lynch, Mrs. d. A. Taylor and Misses
Martha Cotton, Laura Lawson, Lizzie
Lawson, Zoe Mcclure, May Mckee,
Efie Davis, Matte Donaldson, Naomi
Carnahan.
There was brilliant scene at the
home of Miss JAMIE Good, on Four
teenth street, last night, "open house"
being kept until midnight. Miss Good
was assisted in receiving by her young
er sister, Miss Lydia Good, the latter
making her formal debut into society.
Miss Good is a charming young lady,
bright and endowed with tact. Other
members Of the receiving party were
Miss Lillian Raymond, OF Fairmont,
daughter of Judge Raymond, Mrs. viii
McMechen, Mrs. w. w. Arnett, Miss
Jennie McPhail, Miss Florence OFT,
Miss Kate Hazett and Miss Ida Up
degraff. All were prettily arrayed in
enhancing gowns, and the decorations
were artistically arranged The dining
room was especially attractive, and a
most palatable lunch was served. At
no place was the evening more heartily
enjoyed.
A long line of carriages last night in
front of the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. ]. Clarke on North Main street told
OF the Joy that reigned within. 1t was
the occasion of q New Years reception
by Miss Martha Clarke, and she was as
sisted by Miss Lilly Vance, Miss Elite
Lewis, Miss Jessie Berger Miss Todd
Baird, Miss Elsie Whitaker and Miss
List. The interior was handsomely de-
corated, and all during the evening a
most elaborate lunch was served en-
bracing many rich and inviting dishes.
The rich toilets OF the young
ladies were particularly noticeable. 1t
was one Of the most notable receptions
of the evening, and an unusually large
number of callers appeared on the
scene.
There was an enjoyable New Years
reception last evening at the home OF
Miss Hulda Delaplain, on Chapline
street, the hostess being assisted In re-
ceiving by Misses Jessie Turner, Bessie
Hubbard, Mary McMechen, Mary
Brockunier, and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Delaplain. The hostess looked particu-
larly charming in a most fascinating
reception gown, most artisticaliy and
dexterously wrought. All the young
ladies beamed hearty welcome
upon the scores OF gentlemen
callers who poured into the brightly
lighted parlors up to a late hour. All
the guests were made to feel perfectly
at ease, and there was an indefnable
warmth Of hospitality in the atmos-
phere that delighted all. The lunch
was rich and elaborate.
In the afternoon, between the hours
of aud 6, the Spiuters received at
the home of Miss Jessie Turner, on
Twelfth street, and here was one of the
most enjoyable affairs Of the day.
Nearly all the members OF the popular
organization were present, and not a
moment passed by unoccupied. They
received large number of callers, and
made all feel perfectly lat home. F"
Killmyer was present, and maze melody
for the occasion, dancing being enjoyed
at intervals. A finely prepared lunch
was served in the dining room, the Ia
bles being most effectively arranged.
Al the home of DR.. aud Mrs. S. L.
Jepson. on Twelfth, there were also q
large number of callers, the hostess,
Mss Bessie Jepson, being assisted In re-
ceiving by Miss Edith Higoee, OF Cleve-
land. Miss Louise Pullen, OF Baltimore,
Miss Kate McLain, Miss Nellie Grad
dock. Miss Bessie Atkinson and Miss
Lizzie Lucas. The interior was pref
tily arranged, aud here also the cos
TIMES of the receiving party were de-
cldedly pretty. The young men were
handsomely entertained, all the
Young ladies being especially genial
and full of mirth and joy.
There was another home on Four
tenth street that the young gentle
men in their rounds did not overlook,
and that was. the abode OF Misses
Eta and Sue Wright. They
were assisted in receiving oy
sneh pleasing entertainers as Miss Eta
Harper, Miss Mamie Grub, Miss mary
Moffat and Miss Florence Atkinson. a
dainty lunch was served, OF which the
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