Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

which refreshments were served. The
committee consisted of Mrs. George
McKown, Mrs. w. B. Hicks, Mrs. j. X.
Graham, Mrs. r. S. Fair, and Mrs. Mat
tie Alexander.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Connolly pleas
antly entertained the members of the
choir of the First Christian church at
their home on the Island Wednesday
evening.
The marriage of Miss Nancy Ruth
Baker, daughter of the late Hon.
Lewis Baker, who was editor of the
Register some years ago, and later
United States Minister to Nicaragua,
to Mr.. James R. Thomas, of Charleston,
took place in New York City. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas are spending their honey
moon in st. Augustine, Fla, and upon
their return will live in Charleston.
The weather was more favorable for
the second of the Thursday "at homes"
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Birney Ken
nard McMechen, at Naples Croft,
Pleasant Valley, and the attendance
was much larger. Fully two hundred
guests were present. The decorations
were in red and green, and were very
tasteful and ornate. Mrs. George K.
McMechen and Miss jamie Good as
sisted in receiving. At the tea table
Mrs. W. B. McMechen presided, assist
ed by Misses Lydia and Bessie Good.
The costumes worn by the hostess and
her sisters were strikingly handsome.
Music was rendered during the after
0
Mrs. Irene Reilly gave a charming
reception at her home on Fifteenth
street Monday evening, In honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas O'Brien, Jr.
About sixty guests were present. The
music was furnished by Prof. Charles
Killmyer, and the collation. was served
by Zlegenfelder.
The Twentieth Century Club, of Bel
laire, was very Hospitality entertained
by Miss Marie Clements, at her home
on Tuesday evening. The time was
principally devoted to progressive pc
dro, and the contest was quite interest
ing. The first prize was awarded to
Miss Minnie Landfried. A most en-
joyable social time was spent by all
in attendance. During the evening re-
freshments were served.
The Young Peoples Society of the
Lutheran church, of Benwood. gave a
very successful dramatic entertain
ment at Holdermann's hall on We'd
nesday evening. The play. "a Fisher
mans Luck" was creditably presented
by the society before a large audience.
The affair was for the benefit OF the
fund for a proposed new church build
ing.
The wedding of Mr.. Luke Taylor. of
Benwood, and Miss Lottie Hirsh, of Nc
Mechen, will take place at the home of
he bride on the evening of the 9th
inst. Rev. George w. Bente, pastor of
the NJ. E. church, will perform the cere-
mony. Mr.. Taylor is a clerk at the
store of Lineberger & Hunter. and the
~bride-elect is a most estimable Young
lady. Both are popular in society cir
cles of their respective home towns.
An enjoyable social session was held
by the Daghters of Rebecca of Ben
wood at their hall Friday evening.
Many of the members of the organiza-
ton and their friends attended. Re-
freshments were served.
A delightful musicale was given by
the pupils of Mt. de Chantal at the
Academy Monday evening.
Miss Lide PAUL has issued cards for
Friday evening, 29th inst. She will be
assisted by the Spinsters.
The members of the Pendennis Glib
will tender a matinee to their friends
at the McMechen hall on Christmas af-
ternoon. The features of the occasion
will include dancing and card games
and Prof. Anton La Roche will furnish
the music. The club, which was re-
Gently organized, is composed of a
number of society people of Nc
Mechen and MoundsviIle. Many invi-
tations have been issued by the organ
ization, and the reception promises to
be . most enjoyable event. It will be