Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-02-10


envortb. Kansas. 10 spite OF the cold
weather that prevailed there was
large assemblage present between the
amounted hours for the reception, from
eight until twelve o'clock. The house
was prettily decorated for the occasion
Cut flowers and palms were 1udiciousiy
arranged throughout the parlor ana
dining room. The chandeliers were en-
twined with smilax, and dainty fairy
lamps with soft tinted shades placed In
various parts OF the parlor helped TO
complete the beauty OF the scene. Sta
toned In one section OF the ball was
the Ariel Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar
Climb. which discourse q varied pro-
gramme OF excellent music az intervals
during the evening. Miss Howell was
assisted In receiving by her visitor, MISS
Thomas, Misses Mamie Patterson, LYDIA
Good aud Holly Patterson. 10 the din
ing room Misses Bessie Patterson sud
Mary Belle Howell carefully looked
after the wants of the guests. Among
those present we're Misses Collum and
Walker, Of Philadelphia, who are visit
log n the city.
Miss Ida Johnson gave soiree to
number Of friends at her home on
Thirtieth street, Thur daY evening.
Dancing was the evenings diversion,
supplemented by toothsome refresh
ments.
Miss Mary Mark was at home to a
number OF her young friends, az toe
residence OF her parents, on South YORK
street, Thursday evening. Dancing
was the diversion OF the evening.
The Rosetts Club was entertained
Monday evening by Mr.. Jerry Halter,
his home In the East Fad.
DR.. RidgeWav was agreeably surprised
az his home 10 the North Emo last Sun
day afternoon, 10 receive an unexpected
visit from large number OF his friends,
who informed him that il was his birth
day anniversary. When he recovered
from his surprise, another awaited him
10 the shape OF a case OF surgical ins'ru-
ments, presented by Mr.. Frank Stan
ton, on behalf of the doctors estimaoie
wife.
Mr.. George c. Jennings entertained a
number OF his friends az his home on
Fourteenth street, Monday evening,
with dancing aud other amusementS,
supplemented by supper at midnight.
Mr.. Chss. Weisgerber and Miss Cora
Kelley gave a delightful party at their
residence 10 Leatberwood, Thursday,
aud d very enjoyable evening was spent
by sll present. A bountiful supper was
served at midnight Dancing was the
chief amusement.
The annual Old Folks Ball Of the
Arion was given az the Club house last
Thursday evening, and proved 8 very
enjoyable affair. The guests were mem
bers OF the older German families of the
city, and the scenes in the hall recalled
memories of the social gatherings in the
Fatherland. The Opera House OrcheS-
ira furnished the music, and the sup
per was a triumph Of the gsStronomic
art.
Miss Kate O'Keefe delightfully."- enter
tanned a party OF friends at her home
on E.ghteeth street Monday evening.
The hours were spent In dancing and
kindred smusements.
A very pleasant occasion was the
gathering OF a number Of "the boys" at
the home OF Mr.. Charles Carroll, corner
Twenty and Main streets, on
last Thursday evening. Music. iDstrU-
mental and vocal, games aud dancing
were engaged 10, and several features
OF q special character we're introduced,
60 the intense delight OF all assembled
The guitar solo OF Prof George Stamm,
executed entirely Ia the har-
monies on the bass relief, was
20 say the least spasmodic,
while the special selection by Mr. Morri-
son on the bag pipe was lot understood
bY any one present. Mr. Poe recited a
number from Shakespeare In a rheu-
matte manner which brought down the
house, aud last but not least Mr.. Robert
Fleming, the champion heavy weight
cake feud OF the world performed some
remarkable gyratiOns, which were
a. once entertaining and in
Structivs. Among The critics and
spectators prominent among those de
serving mention is Eugene Beauharnais
Stamm, who has transpossd the most
difficult music for the crowned heads of
Europe and America A delicious re-
past was discussed at 1886 p. N, after
which the gathering dispersed, every
one attesting the sterling social worth
Of their excellent host
On Thursday evening the many
friends Of Mr.. Chas. +. Mayer gave thai
young gentleman pleasant surprise at
his home on Kentucky street, Island.
About eight o'clock fifteen couples as
sem bled at Mr.. J.Farley's and marched
FROM there TO Mr.. Mayors home.
TIE evening was spent in
dancing and in numerous games and al
midnight the hosts sisters spread a
sumptuous lunch To the assembled
guests, then dancing was resumed and
kept mp 10 the wee small hours. To saw
that all were much pleased is but Justice
to the popular young gentleman
WEOOINGS.
.'Alrs over between US ." she said and arc re-
To cOldlY bid him adieu;
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