The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-08-28
Our Rowing Correspondent.
sIsTRRsvrlLE, wi. w, Aug. 20, "a.

sIsTRRsvr1IE, W. Va, Aug. 90, "a.
Editors Of the Intelligeneer.
The usually quiet town Of Slstersville
was thrown into q great state Of excite
ment last evening, occasioned by o visit
from the New MartinsvillO Brass Band
accompanied by the major portion Of thai
towns gallant young men and tair ladies
They came down on the little steamer
Tempest, which they had chartered for
the occasion, landing on their way at
Stewards Landing, where they dIsem-
bArked and enjoyed themselves Tor some
time. They arrived here about 0 o'clock,
and repaired at once to the Schaal House,
Of which they soon took possession, pre-
viously, however, forming In the street in
front Of the house, and discoursing some
excellent music, in honor, we presume, Of
the two Misses Schaals. And then, with.
ont moments previous notice, supper
was ordered for the party, Much sooner
than was supposed supper was announced,
and OF course Il was gotten up in good
style, and about eighteen couple did am
pie justice to 1t. In the meantime room
had been made ready for dancing at the
other hotel, some few couple also par
taking Of supper there. And then the
Violins were brought forth and couple
OF hours were passed joyously in tripping
the light fantastic. =
Somewhere near the hour OF midnight
the party again embarked, and as the
little boat steamed up the river, the band
mAantima nlaOincr anna az thni, akh;oo
airs, some citizen Of taste repaired to the
river bank with a good stock of fire.
works, which were set of then and there,
10 the great delight OF all parties.
New MartinsVille, being, as you know,
In "the wilds oil Wetzel," has been known
10 send out some hard crowds, but that
was some time ago, probably before the
present young gentlemen were on the
boards, Tor nicer behaved, more orderly
party seldom goes forth from any place
than our visitors Of last night. There
was none Of that boisterous, rough mirth,
which Is 80 near akin to roRdyism, that
one often sees among the gentlemen I'M
accompanied by ladies in such parties.
But everyone seemed bent on enjoying
themselves In q way not detrimental to
the enjoyment Of others.
And speaking for those OF this place
whom we have heard speak, We
must say the band made a very
favorable impression. Remembering that
they have only been organized four
they certainly deserve great GRE
dit, for they play good variety OF music,
and play II all well. Some say, in the
not distant future, they propose trip To-
Wheeling. and then you will agree with
US in sayingthey can knock the rocks of
Of any country band in the State, and rub
the metropolitan bands very hard for
that superiority which they are bou-d 10
gain in time, for, as their leader, Mr..
Roger, says "our band 10 composed Of
better material than any band in the
State, and all they. need is practice"
We had thought before closing 10 say
something about, and pay a deserved
TO, the ladies who accomps-
MED the band and their friends. But
such action is unnecessary, and simply o |
work Of supererogation and ! will there. |
lore close by simply renarking that New !
MartinsVille can turn out more feminine
beauty and amiability on such and kind
ed occasions than any town OF its size on
he Ohio river. l might say more and
latter them little, but l am rather pre-
udiced against the place. NoslDDA.
Il