Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28

TIERS
The Christmas entertainment of the
Carroll Club was given last evening,
and it proved to be one of the most de-
lightful social affairs ever given by that
popular organization. 1t was in charge
of committee of the lady members.
A novel feature was the huge Christmas
tree which stood in the auditorium. 1t
was laden with presents of almost every
conceivable kind, and presented very
handsome appearance. Guests secur-
ed numbered tickets. and drew pre-
sen'ts which bore corresponding num-
bers. Over six hundred handsome pre-
A portion of the evening was devot-
ed to progressive euchre. There were
SO many guests present that it was i'm
possible to accommodate all. The con-
tests were very spirited and interest
ing. After the final progression, the
prizes were distributed to the success
full players. The first ladies' prize,
handsome picture, fell to Miss Anna
Lee, Miss Kate Cameron carrying off
the doubtful honors. The first gentle
mans prize, a penknife, was captured
by Mr.. VIM. Weitzell; the consolation
prize, toad, by Mr.. Ed. Bach.
49,
The Second Christian church gave a
Christmas entertainment last evening
by presenting the cantata of Santa
Claus Mistake, or a Bundle of Sticks"
which was greatly enjoyed by the large
crowd present, the church being pack
ed. The Christmas tree was decorated
by different colored electric lights, pre-
senting a beautiful appearance, and the
music rendered by the choir was re-
ceived with well-merited applause. 1t
was one Of the most successful Christ
mas entertainments held in the city.
The annual Christmas treat YVES
held last night at the Fourth street NJ.
E. church. An entertainment consist
ing of several pleasing literary and
musical numbers was rendered by the
Sunday school children and other mem
bers of the church. At the conclusion
ments were served. The attendance
was very large.
Miss Bess Good very charmingly en-
tersained the Debutante Club and sew
eral invited guests at euchre last even
ing, at her home on Fourteenth street.
The enhancing game was INDUCED in
until midnight, but the happy party did
not disperse until an hour or so later.
At an appropriate hour a delectable
luncheon was served At the end of
the evenings play Miss Mary Caldwell
was found to be the winner of the first
ladies prize, and Miss Mayme Hazlett
was awarded the consolation prize.
Mr. Earl Adams carried off the first
gentleman's prize. Miss Gallaher, of
Charleston, was among the invited
guests.
The customary New Years reception
will be held at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association building on Monday.
The reception will commence at 3
o'clock in the afternoon and continue
until in the evening. There will be
orchestra music, refreshments served,
entertainment and good-fellowship. At
s o'clock an attractive entertainment
will be given in the hall. The young
men of the city are always invited to
the New Years reception and enter
tainment.
All arrangements have been cOmplet-
ed for the New Years Assembly ball
The committe in charge have been
working hard to make the dance the
affair of the season, and the large de-
mand for tickets seems to point in that
direction.
Miss Mayme Hazlett will entertain
party of friends at cards tomorrow
evening at the residence of her father
on Twelfth street.