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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1893
Page
7
A report from New York describes fashionable graduation gowns for girls, focusing on simple elegance, light fabrics like crepe de chine and crepon, and restrained ornament. It notes purchases from seven cents to several dollars per yard, with designs featuring princess seams, ribbons, and lace.
A garbled passage describes a girl as overgrown awkward and self conscious with plans for dress. The text notes a charming look, prettiness, soft curves, and a desire for careful presentation to attract attention, though much is unclear.
A detailed glimpse of 19th century fashion describes gloves, boots, fans, bouquets and hats with lace and satin accents. A short scene follows where a young man’s hair and temperament are discussed as a father questions a girl’s feelings, leading to a moment in a Hilary study.
The Wheeling Commandery elected E P Wheat E C and others to Templar offices for the new year. Bates Lodge No 30 chose Conrad Hirsch and others as officers, with installation planned. Nelson Lodge No 30 held a meeting amid alarm from a nearby fire and deferred work. Upcoming week includes Wheeling Lodge No 5 annual meeting and Cyrene Commandery No 7 annual section. G A R Ladies invitees and memorial program at 85 Twelfth Street with Rev Lynch among speakers.
The coming month brings the Ladies of Honor to Alpha’s lodge room for a social evening and edifying program. Fraternal visits planned by Welcome, Excelsior and Herman lodges to La Belle Lodge next Friday. Celebrations include Welcome Lodge’s fifth anniversary in the Opera House and a booming charter list for Upchurch Lodge.
The 1892-93 New York theatre season winds down with summer attractions at Palmers and Hinrich's Grand Opera House. Rico's burlesque "'1402" pleases a large audience, while Louise Natali shines as prima donna. Writers like James W. Harkins gain fame through melodrama, and stars such as Dixey Wilson and Francis Wilson shape postseason plans with returning to familiar roles.
Members of sister lodges cordially invited to a meeting where the degree of friendship will be conferred. The event aims for positive results and a hopeful outlook for tomorrow night.
Secretary Herbert congratulates Admiral Gherardi upon detaching him from command afloat after a long term in charge. The note praises his efficient service and the unique international review and land parade he organized and conducted, marking a historic closing of his afloat career.
Dr Wheeler reports Bremen free of contagious diseases while Hamburg houses thousands of immigrants in crowded barracks raising concerns of a cholera repetition. Chief Cash shoots James Cleary over a highway contract dispute. Cleary dies hours later. American rifle choice may switch to Krag Jorgensen pending War Secretary approval with $400,000 to be spent. Baptist union meeting elects officers. notable ministers named. Castner Hanway dies at 73, noted Mason and treason trial figure. A romantic suicide in Vienna ends with cyanide and gunshot. Canadian sailors barred on Great Lakes vessels under alien labor laws. prosecutions likely.
Reports from multiple towns detail bank reserves, loans, and specie shifts with a 23.49 million excess held by banks. assignments, shipments of gold totaling 3 million, and county Republican conventions selecting delegates for state events. Local obituaries and community notes mention residents' travels, illnesses, school board meetings, and fraternal lodge formations.
The text shows a high level of distress over machine influence in New York politics. It argues that leaders’ conduct blocks Democrats and delays federal appointments, with Cleveland and allies pressing for a change to reconcile factions and quickly fill vacant offices.
New York May 27 The Infanta Eulalia rested at the Savoy amid fatigue from yesterdays excitement. Prince Antonie and General Porter toured together in the afternoon. She planned a Riverside Park wreath laying on General Grants tomb with General Porter, honoring him in Spain.
The Epworth League of Perryth Street M F Church held its monthly social at the Warrenton Chand. Attendees included Mr Elliett of Wheeling who visited briefly. The report notes local society events and a brief agricultural and population data section from recent years.
Railway provides timetable details for routes serving Wheeling Bridge Terminal. Timings show morning and evening departures with fare information and platform notes. Local officials remind passengers to verify times and report delays to station agents.
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