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

peared In the Register some time ago,
an end6avor is being made to form a
| literary society on the order of the old
| Waverly society. The name OF the
| Blue Pencil Club, if the work of the
promoters is successful, may be adopt
, ed for organization.
Mrs. Nicholas Herbert was rendered
a pleasant surprise Monday evening,
at her home, 500 Market street. A
number of relatives and friends called
and reminded Mrs. Herbert that it
was the forty-third anniversary Of her
birth, and they wished to pay homage
to her, and extended their best wishes,
that she should enjoy many of these
occasions in the future. The evening
was highly enjoyed by all and at the
conclusion delectable refreshments
were served.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Sec
ond Christian church gave a very sue
cessful supper at their church on Zane
street, Thursday evening.
The Young Mems Club of Benwood,
will entertain tomorrow evening at the
Blue Ribbon hall. The affair will be
a dance party, and promises to be one
of the leading society events of the
season in this town. Miss Helmbright
will furnish the music.
David Gosney, of Martins Ferry,
was pleasantly surprised Thursday by
a large number of his friends calling
and reminding him that it was the
fiftieth anniversary of his birth. He
received many hearty congratulations,
and a most enjoyable evening was had
by all. An excellent supper was served
at a ~seasonable hour.
Mrs. H. Byron Baguley was the
charming hostess to the LaBelle Eu-
chre Club last Friday evening at her
home on the South Side. Seven tables
were engaged in the evenings play.
At the conclusion of the contests Mrs.
David Evans was awarded the first
lady's club prize, a berry bowl. The
lone hand prize, a very handsome pic
ture, was won by Miss Gail Holiday.
The visitors prize, a jewel case, went
to Mrs. Charles LETTERS. Mr.. Frank
Evans won the gentleman's club prize,
a silver corkscrew. After the prizes
had been awarded delectable represh-
ments were served.
The Ideal Club, composed OF young
men of this city, conducted a very
pleasurable banquet Friday evening at
their apartments in the Peabody build
ing. The affair is but one of a series
to be given at intervals. The rooms
were handsomely decorated for the oc-
casion. The tables, where covers were
laid for twenty, were enhanced by the
use of cut flowers and other greenery.
/ Early, when the members first assem-
bled, cards and other games afforded
advertisement. At the conclusion of
the banquet, over cigars and coffee,
the POSTMASTER, Mr.. Edward Pickett,
called upon the guests in turn for
after-dinner speeches.
The speakers and their subjects were
as follows:
Earl McKee-"The Ladies'"
Gus. observation-disclosures | Have Met
on the Road"
Geo. Nickolaus-"The Ideals"
Frank ADMINISTRATION We Cele-
brated the Election at the Club"
AlDelI NySlS- OOuuS Ehlpall doolAS
Situations"
Homer Gray-"Feminine Inpersona-
ton at a Mother Hubbard Parade"
Sam Windsor-"How 1t Happened
Lost a Supper at the McLure."
Arch Fleming-"Remarks About Alb
sent Members"
Charles Bremer-Told a funny story.
Fred MISUNDERSTANDING
Albert Loefler-"Why / Don't Come
to the Club on Sunday Evening"
Fred Nay-"Our Stag"
Ebert Lash-'The Garden Spot"
! Fred Roderus-Recited a parody on
THE Raven" .
Sam Thompson-"How | Like to be
Married and Live Away From Home"
The Gaiety Club, composed of well
known young men in the East End,
will entertain their friends with a dane
ing party Friday evening, April 18th,
at Beabout Club, for which Prof. Mil
Ter will play. AS the cards are out it
is very likely a large attendance will
be present.
Miss Lille Rothermund was sur
! prised Thursday evening by the Irene
Club and their friends at Myers Hall.