Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-31
PIONEERS OUTING.
AN ENJOYABLE REUNION AT WHEELING
PARK YESTERDAY.
Speeches Delivered BY the President and Other
Msmbsrs-Ihe OficsFs-Ohsr Happen
ings in Society Circles.

union and family picnic took piece at
Wheeling Park, yesterday afternoon.
There was not as large an attendance
as on former occasions, but there were
several hundred people present, in
Guiding the wives and families OF the
members. The annual reunion is an
event which is always looked forward
to with eager expectancy by the Pho.
neers. as it means an assemblage Of
congenial spirits, and bright memories
of the Fatherland.
The members and the Opera House
Band went out on the one o'clock w. *
| E. G.. motor, arriving al the Park half
an hour later. The festivities OF the
afternoon took place on the summit OF
the mound. Thither the crowd went
while the band was stationed under the
trees, and during the entire afternoon
rendered a programme OF concert num-
bers. The Pioneers sat about In groups,
exchanged pleasantries, told reminis'
cences Of the land OF their nativity, and
secured the full measure OF enjoyment
from their favorite beverage.
1t was about three o'clock when the
speech-making began. August We'de-
/ busch, Sr., President OF the organize
ton, delivered brief address In Ger
man. Then DR.. Uirich spoke in the
same language, and in his characteri
:jcally happy vein. Fred Meyers, the
poet of the society, read an English
poem appropriate 10 the occasion. He
referred to the great Worlds Fair
craze, and was loudly applauded when
he concluded that Wheeling was good
enough for him. EIMayor c. w. Sea-
bright was called upon, and delivered
q few remarks. He complimented the
Pioneers, and dwelt briefly upon the
significance of the annual reunions.
The arrangements committee, which
had charge Of yesterdays outing, was
com posed OF c. T. Meyer, Henry Ahrens
and f. A. Woeber. The present officers
OF the Pioneers are as follows: Presi-
dent. August Weidebusch, ST.; vice
president, DR.. G. +. Ulrich; secretary,
F. A. Woeber; treasurer, Simon helm.
The organization has a membership at
present Of about one hundred and TWEEN
9y-fye.
Fred. Colmar, city editor Of the Stats
Zeit,tng, yesterday celebrated his en-
trance into citizenship, and he was the
recipient OF congratulations from host
OF friends on his rounds In quest OF
news. About 9 o'clock last night the
American Cornet Band rendered him a
serenade at his home on Wood street,
below Thirty-siXth. The seventeen
members OF the organization were In
yited into the house, where they rem
dered a number OF excellent musical
selections aud several individual
numbers. Fred. proved himself a cap
ital host and the evening was one
OF unalloyed pleasure to all fortunate
enough to be present. About eleven
o'clock the guests were invited into the
dining room, where an excellent lunch
con awaited them, and to which they
did full justice. During the evening
Mr.. VIII Bremen, in a neat speech,
handed Mr.. Colmar handsome gold
watch, q present from his mother.
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A new feature In the way OF power
ty dinner was given last night TO his
friends by Charles Otto at his residence
on Seventh street. About dozen peo-
pie wers there arrayed 10 all sorts OF
'tacky" costumes. A few who were
not aware OF the exact nature OF the
party came In full evening dress. The
plates used at supper were made
| OF tin aad tin cups were
used for drink. A large water bucket
and towns took the place OF finger bowl
and napkins. The table was spread
with large red table cloth and In the
center of the table was large tin pan
with corn. Everything else cares
pended Tocomplete the arrangements
Mr.. Otto himself prepared the meal.
The fun and enjoyment during the eve
ming was unbounded.
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A social club composed OF q number
OF Bridgeport gentlemen has been or
ganized. Lewis Cooke Is president an d
meetings are held regularly. Last
Monday was the fity-thlrd birthday OF
Mr.. Fred. Andle, one OF the members,
and the occasion was one OF unusual So
liability and enjoyment. The meeting
was held In the parlor OF Mr.. Chris.
| Smith and after happy address by the
president Mr.. w. H. Howells In neat
speech presented to Mr.. Andle hand
! some ooquet with the compliments OF
the club. Mr.. Andle responded thank
ing his friends heartily, This club is
preparing for an outing noxt week.
In Society Circles
The annual Summer Nights Festival
OF the Opera House orchestra will take
ulace.this evening at the park. A great
number OF Invitations have been issued
and the attendance promises TO be large.
| A band concert will be rendered In the
enclosure, which will be followed by
dancing In the pavilion and promenade
concert in the private compartment.
The enclosures will be handsomely IL
Illuminated, and there will be pyrotech-
! ME display during the evening.
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The dancing party which was TO be
given at Mozart Park under the aus
pices OF Messrs. Scott and Miller on
Friday evening has been changed e
Wheeling Park. The party will leave
on the S o'clock motor over the w. q
| z. G. railroad. The Opera House Or
chestra will furnish the music for the
occasion.
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Last Tuesday evening Mrs. Emm a
johnson, of the South side, gave a
pleasant social event 81 the home oil
Smith Ellsworth on Thirty-Dinth street.
| Elegant refreshments were served, and
a generally enjoyable time was had.
MES's low shoes ACC 81 the creditors