Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-10-16

One of the largest and most delight
ful receptions of the fall season was
given by Mrs. Platoff' Zane yesterday,
at her handsome suburban home near
MI. de Chantal. II was complimentary
70 her mother, Mrs. George W.
Steenrod, Mrs. Frank Waterhouse
and FRS. Charles ]. Milton, of St
Louis. The ladies were received from
three and six O'Clock, and from $50
until eight o'clock the gentlemen were
received. During the hours OF the re-
ception the residence was thronged
with visitors, and the scene was brill
liant in the extreme.
The decorations were made upon
lavish scale, and were very tasteful.
In the hallway there was a magnificent
display of trailing clematis. In an al
cove between the first and second floors
the Opera House Orchestra was station
ed and diseoursed sweet melodies
throughout the afternoon and early
evening. The parlor was embellished
with palms and roses; the dining room
with ported exoties, and the table with
scarlet carnations; the coffee room
with ferns and pink carnations.
The hostess was assisted in receiv-
ing her guests by Mrs. Steenrod. Mrs.
Milton, Mrs. Warehouse, Mrs. J.
Harden Hays. of Pittsburg. and Mrs.
Dora Patterson. Mrs. Parks was in
charge Of the dining room. and was as
sisted by Misses Emily Pollock. Marie
Belle Howell, Blanche Moffat, Ethel
Ewing and Nina Shriver. Coffee was
served by Misses Marion Shriver,
Frances Wheat and Ida Updegraff
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Misses Delaplaine, Clarke, Wilson,
Lewis and Whitaker gave a charming
dinner at the Fort Henry club at eight
O'Clock last evening. complimentary to
Miss Vance and Mr. Harper, who arr
to be welded Thursday. The affair was
chaperoned by Mrs. Wilson Ferguson.
of Reading, Pa. The dinner was serv-
ed in the large dining room in ten
courses. The decorations were very
ornate, and the fayors were a heart
shaped design in pink and white. The
menu follows:
Blue Points
Waters.
SOUP. Creme la Duchesse.
Bismarck Crackers.
Bass a la Aide.
Espagnole Sauce.
Boston Brown Bread.
Sweet Breads. q. Ia Toulose.
Punch. a la MaTquise.
RiSsoler of Turkey
Velout Sauce.
Potatoes. la Britain.
Asparagus.
Salad a la Russo.
Ice Cream. Assorted Cakes
Mint Waters. Sailed Almonds.
Cafe NOR.
The congenial party was composed
of the following named ladies and gen.
tlemen: Misses Lily Vance, Eta Har-
per Hulda Delaplaine, Martha Clarke,
Flora Wilson, Efi1e Lewis, Elsie Whit
aker, Miss Pearson, of Philadelphia;
Miss Wilde, of Pittsburg. Messrs.
S&niael Harper, Will Vance, Edgerton
Vance, Robert Gllchrisg, w. P. Burke,
George Baird, Edward Wiles, Howard
Mcdonald, Thos. Sweeney and Harry
Simpson.
This evening at eight O'Clock, at the
home of the brides parents, lMr. and
Mrs. Thomas B. McLain, at Echo Point,
will occur the wedding of their Oldest
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Lenore Nc
Lain to Mr.. Allan Burt, young bust
ness man of the Island. The wedding
will be very quiet one, only the near
friends and relatives of the contract
ing parties. being present. The cere-
mony will be performed by the Rev.
David Cunningham, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. The brides only
attendant will be her father, who will
give her away. Mr. Samuel Hubbard,
OF Wellsburg, will act as best man.
Immediately after the ceremony we'd
ding supper will be served, after which
the bride and groom will leave for the