Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-21
WHIST CONGRESS.
A VERY ENJOYABLE STAG ENTERTAINMENT
AT TEE ISLAND CLUB ROOMS.
A Permanent Organization Of Whist Players
Formed-SOirsss, Weddings and Other
Social Functions

The whist congress at the rooms OF
the Island CLUB on Virginia street last
evening was the stag" event of the
season. Sixty guests In conventional
evening dress, INDUCED in the contests,
which were At ell times spirited and in
teresting. The most expert players in
this city and surrounding towns were
present. Twelve tables were in pro-
gress, and the hours were from eight to
twelve.
A permanent club was organized, to
hold regular meetings throughout the
winter. The officers chosen were as
follows: G.. w. Tappan, president;
Frank p. Mcneil, vice president; Ken
nedy Friend, Lee Coen and Charles
Copp, executive committee.
At 1880 o'clock luncheon was served
by committee of charming young
ladies' OF the Island, who looked after
the wants of the inner man In way
which left nothing 10 be desired. The
tables were tastefully decorated with
flowers. After discussing the eX-
cellent menu the prizes were
awarded, each recipient respond
, ing with q happy speech. Mr.. Lane
captured the first prize, a handsome
duplicate whist set. The second prize
was aW arded TO Mr. Julius Pollack, and
Mr.. Exley carried of the doubtful hon
ors after hard struggle.
The evenings programme was diver
sifed with music, and story telling. The
Premier Mandolin Club played mum
Der Of very interesting selections, and
Mr.. Shinn contributed several very
pleasing vocal numb The affair Oh
the whole was very enjoyable through
out.
Miss Jessie Burt was the charming
hostess to a merry party of friends at
her home on South Penn street last
Friday evening. An enjoyable season
was spent 10 dancing and kindred diver
slCns, supplemented by a midnight
| luncheon.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. II. SchwertfeRer
celebrated their silver wedding by en-
tanning a larae number of friends at
their home on the Island last evening.
/ The host and hostess received numer-
Gus congratulations, and many more
substantial evidences OF the esteem In
which they are held. The evening was
spent in dancing and other forms OF
I social amusements. and a splendid sup
per was discussed at the usual hour.
Word was received here yesterday OF
the arrival Of Madame Kate RoIla at
New York, on the steamer New York,
direct from London, from which point
! Madame Rola was compelled TO leave
on account of III health. Her voyage
across the water was a pleasant one,
and while on board the steamer she
| gave her concerts for the benefit OF the
Life Boat Crew. She is stopping at
the Vendome in New YORK, and was
met by her brother, Mr.. Lawrence
Wheat.
Mr.. Henry F. Fette, Of East Liver
pool, formerly CT this city, was united
in marriage Sunday to Miss Zura M.
Critics, Of Findlay.
A very pleasing affair will take place
this evening at the Arion. 1t will be q
banquet for the members Of the literary
section of that organization and their
lady friends.
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Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Sheets will cele-
brate the twenty-fifth anniversary OF
their marriage st their home at the
Fins, Martins Ferry, this evening.
The Young Mems Improvement So
ciety of the Thomson NJ. Z. church has
completed arrangements for the big
Thanksgiving dinner.