Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-03-10

MlLceeS, VINO are TO De C0u$FaCuldI0o
upon the favorable results.
The capitol building, which was
thrown open for the occasion, was
radiant with its myriad of lights, and
the tasteful decorations converted the
halls of state into a veritable palace.
The walls of the Senate chamber,
House of Delegates and Supreme Court
room was gracefully festooned with
hundreds Of yards of bunting, and pic
lures of celebrated men, draped with
the national flag were hung in con-
spicuous places.
The corridors were covered with can
vas anu many coy hooks arranged
where n could rest between the
dances.
The reception was held in the House
of Delegates, which was decorated with
masses of ported plants and cut flowers
AT nine O'Clock the guests began to ar
rive, and the room was soon filled with
the constant stream.
Gen. E. L. Boggs introduced the
guests to the receiving line, in which
were Gov. and Mrs. G.. w. Atkinson,
Governor and Mrs. A. B. White, Hon.
w. M. o. Dawson and Miss White, Hon.
l.. NJ. LaFollette and Miss Grace White,
Auditor A. C. Sherr and Miss Gertrude
Sherr, Hon. M. A. Kendall and Mrs.
Kendall. State Treasurer Peter Silman
and Mrs. Silman, Acknowledgement and
Mrs. r. H. Freer, Hon. Russell j. Trot-
ter and Miss Katie Scherr, Superin-
tendent of Schools Thomas c. Miller
and Miss Ethel White.
Mrs. Atkinson was attired in black
grenadine over black silk, diamond or
naments. Mrs. White wore a gown OF
black mousselaine yer white silk, and
also wore diamonds. Miss White, who
is a debutante of this season, looked
| lovely in a creation of pink silk tissue
over pink silk, with black velvet and
| pearl trimmings. Miss Grace White
wore white point desprit over white
silk trimmed with narrow white velvet
ribbon and red peoples. Miss Gertrude
Scherr wore a dress of pink crepe de
| chine over taffeta. Mrs. Kendall wore a
gown of purple silk with trimmings Of
blue chiffon and white applique. Mrs.
Silman wore a costume of black net
over silk, trimmed with embroidered
chiffon, and displayed diamond orna-
ments. Mrs. Freer wore a black Silk
gown with trimmings Of jet n rose
ranne velvet. Miss Carrie Freer was
gowned in pink silk organdie trimmed
with black velvet. Miss Katie Scherr
wore a costume of blue crepe de chene
over taffeta.. Miss Ethel White wore a
lovely gown of white silk grenadine,
with silver trimmings.
After the reception the host OF guests
repaired to the Senate chamber, where
the younger folks reVeled in the dance
until a very late hour. The Burlew
Opera House orchestra, stained be-
hind a screen of palms and potted
plants. furnished music for the occa-
sion. This was a gay scene, and one
much enjoyed by many of the older
spectators. In the Supreme Court
room and the library, which were also
elaborate in their holiday attire, tables
were beautifully arranged with smilax
and carnations, for the delightful lunch
which vas prepared and dalnt1ly
served by the ladies of the Episcopal
churcn. The menu consisted OF chicken
salad, oyster patties, potato chips,
pickles, olives, radishes, ice cream,
cake, sailed almonds and coffee.
Never Ill lIIo ulSJOiy VI IuC SapAedi,
probably, have gathered such a large
number of the prominent society peo-
pie of the State, P~arkerSburg, Hunting
! ton, Wheeling, Keyser, Clarksburg and
either points being we'll represented.
One of the most enjoyable dances of
the season was given Saturday night
by MIR. and Mrs. Frank Abney in honor
of their daughter, Miss Launie Abney,
and her guests. The Greenwood club
rooms We're tastefully decorated and
brilliantly lighted for the occasion.
The splendid ball together with
the inspiring music of the Opera House
orchestra proved most attractive to the
young people, who tripped the light
fantastic until shortly before midnight,
when an elegant repast, consisting of
all the delicacies of the season, was
served. Many charming visitors were
present, among whom were Misses
Katherine Grace and Ethel White,
daughters of the Governor, Miss Fran
ces White, of Morgantown, Miss Bos-
well, of La Grange, Ill; Miss Ward, of
Peoria, ILL.,: Misses Moffat and Cald-
J well of Wheeling. Miss Converse of