Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-11-18

triDuteQ 10 no mean degree, ID bHH en-
ioyment OF the affair. In the pgrlors
were lavish display Of chrysanthe-
NUNS, and other cut and potted flowers,
their bright colors contrasting pleasing
" with iEe smilax which was twined
around the chandeliers. A great deal OF
originality as we'll as admirable
tasts was displayed In the decorations.
The lamps-a score of them-annd the
gas Jets were all shaded with deli
cately tinted tissue paper. The colors
blended tremendously, and when the
corridors were throDged with the elite
of Wheeling society, the scene pre-
sonted was charming indeed. The
, ho RS OF the reception were from
eight until ten o'clock, during which
period a long line OF hacks deposited
their burdens of fair women and gal
liant men a. the Twelfth street en-
trance to the hotel. The hostesses
we're assisted in receiving by Mrs.
Riggs, Of Mouudsville, Mrs. Charles
W. list, Miss Kate HaZlett and Mrs.
WIN. Glessner. In an adjoining room
q dainty luncheon was served. At the
coffe table were Mrs. Muir and Miss
! Florence or, assisted by Miss Ger
trude List, Miss Vance, Mrs. Burke,
Mrs. Walker Frissell, Miss Ida Upde-
graft, Miss Cockayne, Of MouadsviIe,
Miss Blanche Hoge, Miss Lou Rinehart
and Miss Bessie Jepson. Miss Harrison
was in charge OF the punch bowl. The
Opera House Orchestra was stationed
in the north corridor, aud discoursed
It's sweetest strains during the hours OF
the reception. After ten o'clock, the
terDsichorian feast commenced In the
Darlors, and was continued without in
corruption until two o'clock next morn
ing. The affair in the whole was one
of the most Dleasurable events which
have been given in Wheeling this sea-
son, aud an affair TO be recalled as a
delightful memory.
Hon. T. s Riley and wife entertained
a number Of friends Friday evening al
their residence on Sixteenth street,
with one Of the most charming home
affairs which have been given this sea-
son. The floral decorations in the par
lors were lavish aud tasteful, the con-
ventional chrysanthemums predominant
ing. Prof. Charles Killinger presided
at the piano with his accustomed grace,
and evoked from that instrument many
tuneful melodies to which merry de-
voices spent delightful season In
| terpsIchOrean pleasures. At midnight
a dainty luncheon prepared by Ziegen-
fielder, was pleasantly discussed.
An enjoyable reception was given
Wednesday evening, complimentary TO
Rev. George Richardson and bride, who
left the following day on their honey
moon tour.
The most notable entertainment Of
the Ideal club in the three years Of its
existence, was the anniversary celebra-
ton at Franzheim's hail Thursday even.
ing. The decorations in the hall are
deserving OF especial mention, as their
arrangement evinced the most exquisite
taste. Banked in profusion between
the windows were pOtted chrysanthe-
nuns and other choice flowers. From
the ceiling hung graceful festoons Of
tri.cOlored cloth, and In the south wall
in letters of evergreen and smilaX, was
the inscription, "Ideals-lS91-lS94. ="
The lights were covered with pink
shades, and the chandeliers tastefuily
trimmed with smilax. The guests mum
bered about seventy-fve. The Opera
House orchestra made the music for
dancing, which ever popular diver sion
occupied the attention of the guests
until midnight, at which hour all re-
paired to the rooms of the Ideal club,
where a bounteous spread was dis
cussed. Dancing was resumed and con-
tinued until after two o'clock.
Miss Jesse Graham entertained a
number Of friends in delightful man
ner at her home Oh South Front street
Tuesday evening In honor Of her return
from an extended visit with PiJtsburg
friends.
Mr.. George P. Morgan was agreeably
surprised at receiving an unexpected
call from a large number Of friends at
his home in the North End Wednesday,
in honor OF the twentY.iourth anniver-
sary OF his birth. Many of the guests
were relatives from distance.
The Spinsters spent very enjoyable
afternoon yesterday as guests Of Miss
Jessie Berger at her home on Zane
street.
Miss Maud Graves entertained mum
Der Of friends at her home on Market
street Wednesday evening. The affair
was a farewell party, aud the hostess
departed on the following day for visit
in the West.
The Misses Miller were hoste sses at
a merry aud congenial party OF friends
at the busch House, on Market street,
Wednesday evening. A mandolin and
guitar club furnished excellent music
for dancing. and supper was discussed
at the usual hour.
The Thimble Club, an organization of
Island ladies', was pleasantly enter
tained Friday afternoon by Mrs. James
Mckee, at her home on South Penn
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mitchell were
rendered a surprise party at their home
i'm the North End Thursday evening.
About sixty guests enjoyed the hospi-
tally Of Mr.. Mitchell and mis- estimable
wife, aud spent delightful season in
dancing and kindred amusements.
The Kings Daughters OF the Fourth
Street NJ, E. Church gave bazaar
three evenings during the week, which
was complete success, whether con-
sid cred from a social or financial stand.
point.