Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-03-03


an idea as to the magnificence and bril-
fancy of such an event:
There are six secret organizations
and all except Rex is composed of the
society men of New Orleans. both young
and old. Each organization gives "A
magnificent ball. Five OF the balls are
strictly society affairs aud are by lnyi-
tation, while the Rex ball is for the
people.
OF all these balls the Comus ball is
the most brilliant. Each ball has its
individual King and Queen; being a
secret affair the King is always masked,
but the Queen is not. The Queen is al
ways chosen from the smart set and is
considered q popular Miss to have such
an honor bestowed upon her.
The gown worn by the queen Is al
ways something OF superb magniiicence.
The queen OF the Comus ball in 1894
wore gown costing one thousand dol
lars. These gowns are usually designed
in Paris or else made by some cele0ra-
ted modiste in this country.
Though the Rex ball, as said before,
is not so exclusive as the other ones, IL is
considered a greater honor TO be Queen
Of the Rex than anything else, as she is
really Queen Of the Carnival.
The Boston Club house was the head
quarters for the Rex, Queen and her
maids. They reviewed the parade from
that point. AS the parade arrived in
front of the club house they stopped,
and the King presented her with a huge
bouquet, should Judge as large around
as the top Of a hogshead. 1t was made
Of violets, daffodilS and fine green leaf.
1t was tied with green, purple and vel
low ribbons. These are the carnival
colors. The fragrance Of the bouquet
perfumed the air in its vicinity.
After the Queen received the bouquet
one of the gentlemen OF the club pre-
sented the King with glass OF cham
pagDe and he arose on his chariot and
drank to the health Of the Queen.
The Comus parade was the handsom-
est. but the Rex parade is considered
the most important. Everyone riding
are masked.
Rez's pageant this year was based
upon scenes and Incidents chosen from
the pages of Fergus Hume's "Chroni-
Giles OF Faery!and." The pageant was
headed by car containing the boeuf
Gras.
The whole scene was brilliant spec
tace which l only regret could not
have been witnessed by some Of nay
Wheeling friends.
A quiet wedding occurred at the NJ.
L. parsonage in St. Clairsville, Thurs
day afternoon. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Frank A. Cope, a rising young
lawyer OF that place, and Miss Laura
Pratt. one of ST. Clairsville's popular
young society ladies. The wedding was
a surprise to even their most intimate
friends.
The dance given at the Court House
Hall. St. Clairsville, Friday evening, in
honor OF Miss Fsulke, OF Massilon, and
the Misses Hagan, of Cleveland, Ohio,
was most ENJOYABLE affair. About
twenty couples were present. Music
was furnished by Profs. Nelson, Memo
MES and Milligan. Refreshments were
served by Caterer Wilson.
Fifty couples called on Mrs. John
O'Brlen at her home on Main street,
last Tuesday night, and rendered her
an agreeable surprise.
The Rosette Club gave reception in
honor OF Miss Julia Ring, Friday even
ing.
Miss Rose Rock, OF Zane street, en-
tertained about fifteen couples at her
home last Tuesday evening. The even
ing was spent in dancing and games OF
all kinds. At midnight tempting re-
freshments were served, and at an early
hour the guests departed.
Miss Almira Brown gave dinner in
honor of Misses Walker and Collum, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, who are visiting Mrs.
!. NJ. Neistling, at her residence on
Fifteenth street, last Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Pebbles Tatum entertained few
friends Thursday evening at her resi-
dence on Thirteenth street. ccmpli-
mentary to Mrs. T. NJ. Jackson and
Mrs. John Basel. OF ClarkSourg.
Mrs. John Frew entertained party
of ladies' at one of those popular "thim-
BILE parties" at her residence on Four
tenth street Wednesday afternoon in
honor of her sister, Mrs Gardner, of
Allegheny, Pa. The affair was con-
Quoted in the usual manner in which
the hostess always presldeS at her hos
pitable residence, aud was an enjoyable
session.
One of the most novel entertainments
of the week was the progressive lunch
party given by Miss Jeany Good, at her
residence on Fourteenth street, last
Monday afternoon. Seven tables were
spread. At each table different course
was served. The guests, after staying
at one table until the course was com
pleted, progressed TO another until the
circuit was completed. The affair was
a most enjoyable one Throughout, and
It's useless TO state that the vlands
were numerous and Dalatable,
COMING EVENTS.
Twas agreed by all her beaux,
That she had a sweet face in repeauX,
But when her pert neauX
Was Dv winters chill freauX
The dismay that it caused neau one kneauX.
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