Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-12-20

nome OF MISS AdIS alSl huOlC' -
evenings quotation was from Bayard
TAYLOR. The discussion was on four
cities. Washington, Philadelphia, New
( York and Boston. Miss George Kin
ney read a paper on Philadelphia, Miss
Margaret Clayland. on New York, Miss
Mary Bags on Boston, and Miss Clara
Forbes on Washington. The ladies
were assigned their subjects in consid-
Grafton Of the fact that each had visited
the city described.
The Doubtful club will give an enter
tainment on Christmas, similar to the
affair given under its auspices on
Thanksgiving.
The musical and dramatic suh-clubs
of the Carroll club gave an enjoyable
union entertainment Wednesday even
ing. A dramatic and musical enter
tainment will be given during the sec
ond week in January.
Mr.. Eugene Hogan pleasantly enter
tanned the members of the Grand
Opera House band Monday evening. in
honor of the anniversary of his birth.
Miss Jennie Daum entertained con-
genial party Of her friends Monday
evening at her home in Upper Ben
wood, in honor of the nineteenth ami
versary of her birth. The hours were
whiled away in the customary social
diversions,
Miss Nettie Myers gave a charming
soiree Monday evening. at her home on
South Wood street The guests made
up merry and congenial party.
Mr.. w. T. Garrett Hospitality enter
tanned large party of friends at his
home In Martins Ferry Tuesday even
ing, in celebration of the forty-sixth
anniversary of his birth. Refresh
ments were served at a seasonable
hour.
The event of the coming week will
be the New Years ball, which will be
given at the Mcclure House on the even
ing of the Doth inst The Opera House
orchestra will make the music, The
dining room will be converted into
ball room, and a course supper will be
hall The arrangements are in charge
of a committee of popular young men.
Tuesday evening Miss Carrie Bra
mum will give a reception at her home
In Kirkwood. Seventy-five invitations
have been issued for the affair, which
promises to be oneof the society events
of the season. She will be assisted in
receiving her guests by the Misses
Blanche Smith, Dora Kinney, Mrs. j.
c. Heinlein and Mrs. VIII Scott. In
serving supper she will be assisted by
the Misses Clara Forbes. Georgia Kin
ney, Clara Sharp, and LYDIA Branum.
The Linden Club, of Martins Ferry,
gave a very enjoyable masque ball
Tuesday evening at their hall on Wash
ington street. The Standard orchestra
furnished music for the occasion.
Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Jenkins. of Bridgeport, will entertain
at their home on Front street in honor
of Mr.. Junkins' seventy-siXth birthday
anniversary.
fIlUdN anu SATURDAY NNVhAAeS NAAS
young ladies of st. Pauls Episcopal
Church, of Martins Ferry, gave
Christmas market in the basement OF
the church. Many people were in at
tendance both evenings, consequently
quite a neat sum Of money was real
lied by the efforts of the young ladies.
A reproduction of the Tom Thumb
wedding was given at the First Pres
bvterian church in Martins Ferry
Thursday evening, and was witnessed
bv a large audience. Miss Nina Bas-
sett. a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ". F,
Bassett. of West Jefferson street, and
S. G.. Robinson. Jr., took the part OF
bride and groom, which they sustained
very creditably. The musical part OF
the entertainment was excellent, Miss
Zou Hastings and Mr.. Fred Frazier, OF
Wheeling, assisting.
The Eureka Club, of Martins Ferry,
gave a very successful hop last Thurs
day evening at Scheele's Hall.
The Mirror. a society journal Of st.
Louis. in an extended description of
the Hays-Euston wedding, has the fol-
lowing about Wheeling guests who
were present: Mrs. Charles Howard
Simpson. of Wheeling, wore a skirt OF
pale pink brocade silk, and white bod
/ ice. covered with white mousseline de
sole. embroidered in gold and rhine
stones. Miss Sophia Carr, of Wheel
| ING. the brides cousin, had a gown of
white brocade satin. made high in the
/ neck. and made with collar OF pearls
/ and lace. Mrs. NJ T. Carr, of Wheeling,
| the brides aunt. wore costume OF
I black chiffon, trimmed in jet. Mrs.
4 Steenrod. of Wheeling wore black en-
broidered satin, with duchess lace and
/ diamonds"
The Misses Brockunier gave charm
\ ing afternoon tea at their home on
I North Main street Thursday, between
/ the hours of four and six. The parlors
were very tastefully decorated with
\ palms and Xmas holly. Miss Vance,
/ Miss Wilson, Miss Lewis and Miss Col
/ Inns assisted in receiving. Among the
/ strangers present were Miss White, of
/ Indiana, Pa. Miss Davidson. of Cali
/ fornia, and Miss Post of Clarksburg.
One of the social events of the week
was the reception given by the young
/ society people Of Benwood at City Hall
/ Thursday evening. Refreshments
/ we've served on an elaborate scale at
midnight. Prof Atlmyer tickled the
/ worries till the wee sma' hon :" \
/ large crowd from surrounding cities
was present Among the invited
! guests were: Misses Merle Lilly. Of
! Bellaire: Lizzie Huffman, of Martins