Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-22

theatrieals. Robert Mantell, who 10
such a favorite in Wheeling, is from
this city. but has never played here,
thinking, probably, Of those DER true
words about prophet In his own coun-
try.
There have been no visitors OF note,
outside of some plain lords and sirs,
since the Duke and Duchess of Devon
shire honored the city In early winter.
Their coming was heralded for weeks
IN the local press. and at last, when the
great day actually arrived, the city
was alive with expectation. Build
ings were decorated, crowds assem-
bled on the streets and everything
put on Fourth OF July APP
pearance. They came from Scotland
10 Larne by steamer aud thence 10 Bel
fast by train. At the station commit
teo Of welcome met them, who instead
OF spreading their coats Tor the duchess
20 tread upon. as Sir Walter Raleigh
would have done. put down crimson
cloth upon which she walked TO the
landau in waiting. The landau was
drawn By six spanking bays, richly
caparlsoned and ridden by Positions
who we're attired In livery aud bore
crest and badge upon their left arm. A
wealthy Belfast citizen entertained
their GTaces during their three days
stay and IL cost him the sDug
sum Of $4,000 or thereaoouts. This
included the reception given In
the conmodlous chamber OF the
Reform Club, 20 the gentry"
and prominent citizens The collation.
served upon this occasion was most
elaborate, and was accompanied by
generous supply OF wines.
TEE DUKE AND DUCHESS wERE
lntrod uced TO aud shook hands with all
the guests. Some OF the youn and ro-
mantle OF the gentler sex present could
scarcely be persuaded that the stout.
placid, plain, middle aged lady was \
duchess. nor yet that tue ordinary look
ing man was one OF the most prominent
peers I'm fact, the hrsO OF
the realm, with an ancestor
who was not only imprisoned In
the tower OF London, but asplred
to the hand OF both Queen Mary and
her sister Elizabeth. There Is quito a
little bit OF romantic history n conGec-
ton with their Graces. The Duchess
has been twice married. Sho was the
daughter az Count Van Alien, the Han
oyerian Minister 20 the Court OF ~.
James, before that kingdom was ao-
sorbed by the German Emperor. Tbs
Young lady was very attractive ADD
highly accomplished. A. that time her
present husband was tue Marquis OF
Harrington, aud as such Rspired
70 the hand OF the fair Han
overlan. But she evidently must
have been looking over his shout
der FOR other fish to fry, for In those
days the Marquis chances for the
Dukedom were supposed 10 be skimp,
"a the succession came 20 him through
the death OF an UuClc and nephew, and
as hor fair hand was also sought by the
DUKE or MANCHESTER,
she gave the MarqIs Of Harrington the
mitten and accepted the Duke, by
whom she had quite family. In duo
/ course the Duke died, as which OF us
/ shall not, whether dukes or tltleless
mcrtals. But tho unreQuited and gen
/ tie dame OF the Marquis did not die.
I II appeared 10 gain strength with MS
/ increase OF years, titles, riches aud
honors, and a little over two Yeas ago.
the once rejected, agGin proposed, aud
this time to dowager. His suit was
successful, aud the widow Of hfty.eight
married the true lover and bachelor OF
sixty. Wasn't IL sweet ending, ans
who said anything about the N con-
stancy OF mail
The season here seems TO be month
earlier than 80 Wheeling. Thoss resi-
den cos with grounds or small gardens
attached, are beginning TO put on
gala appearance. The grass when re-
| mains green all the year, Is now supll-
mented by quantities OF Easter nowers,
crocusos. snow-drops and tulips. Many
gardens have Que color solidly massod
as borders for walks. and the effect ls
| foe. Tho weather 10 mild and Tegeta-
ton IS putting On tho appearances
which tells Us that budding, blossominE
! Spring Is AZ hand. Il. y. Il.