Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26

| were entertained at dinner, Wednes-
day afternoon by Mr.. and Mrs. j. R.
McCourtney, at their South Front
street residence. The menu was a
| carefully selected one, and the event
was thoroughly enjoyed by all present
~
Wednesday evening Miss Carrie West
entertained number of her friends at
her home on the Island with a pedro
party. The evening was very pleasant
ly spent with this delightful diversion,
and the contests were very spirited. At
the conclusion of the play the prizes
were awarded after which excellent re-
freshments were discussed.
Miss Ethel Cornell entertained a
number of her friends Wednesday eve
ming at her home in the North End in
honor OF her guest, Miss Mabel Max
well, of Columbus. The evening was
spent with cards, music and various So
clal diversions supplemented by re-
freshments at the usual hour.
~
MISS Edna Sturgis entertained a num-
Der OF her frineds Wednesday afternoon
at her home on the Island, the occasion
belng general shower in honor of
Miss AIDA Wincher. The guests were
treated to quite surprise by the sing
ing OF Miss Jennie Dyson. Sumptuous
refreshments were served at the GUS
tomary hour
thursday evening the Crangle Mis-
sion Band of the Second Presbyterian
chufch gave very interesting enter
talnment in the lecture room of the
church. During the evening refresh
mentS were served.
Inc supper given Thursday evening
IN the lecture room of the First Presbv-
terrain church of the Kings Daughters
OF that congregation attracted a verv
large number of ladies and gentlemen
and was success financially and 50,
clally. The room was very tastefully
decorated with the national colors. and
the six tables were very attractive and
were adequately presided over by mat
rons and young ladies.
ne coming issue of the Easter Her
ala VIII consist of nearly sixty pages,
having been much enlarged over the
| original idea. The publication will he
much IN the style of the Ladies' Home
journal with very pretty cover, and
VIII be profusely illustrated. The adj
vert1slng patronage is excellent. and
ten Thousand copies have been ordered.
MISS Julia Wilson entertained a num-
per of friends at whist, Friday evening
| at her Twelfth street home.
w
wednesday open house was kent at
the Arion by the members of the sing
/ ing section of the Society, and thera
| were many present during the after
noon and evening.
| One of the largest attended affairs of
the week was the hop given at Pythian
| castle, Wednesday evening, by No. /
! company. The music was excellent
and dancing was INDUCED in until long
after midnight. The attendance was
| very large.
| The largest event of the week in
| point of attendance was the masone
ball given Wednesday evening at the
! Mercantile Club hall. Main street
! which at once marked the end of the
season for the organization named and
! celebrated Washington's birthday. The
pail room was handsomely decorated
with the national colors. and with
busts of President and Martha Wash
ington. while flowers were to be seen
| in profusion. Thirty-five couples were
! present, the ladies being attired in
/ pink mother Hubbard" costumes.
/ with poke bonnets to match, and the
! opening march was an inspiring sight.
/ The feature of the evening was the
! cake walk and that popular burlesque
/ was rarely better performed than up
on this occasion. 1t was led by Mr.
Ben Kraus and the six couples PARTED
/ pating were as follows: Mrs. Bernie
Baer and Mr.. Will Gutman; Mrs. Bern
hard Horkheimer and Mr. Dave Kraus:
Mrs. Lee Freidenreich and Mr.. E.
| Buchanan; Mrs. Leo. Wolf and Mr. Sol
/ Frank; Mrs. Serelda Baer and Mr. E.
+! Hanauer; Mrs. A. NJ. Rice and Mr.. Lee
| Freidenreieh. The judges were unable
| TO decide between the merits of the
! constants and the cake was cut into
six sections and piece given to each
| couple. The out-'o-town guests pre-
| sent were; Miss Lewis, of San Fran