The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-06-18
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lyloaned BY Mr.. Ei. 4endel.
THESULNDl sIGIE.
We must nov pass rapidly down the
south side Of the house, and take bElei
view Of the different booths, the hrst Of
which Is Connecticut A tine mirror IN
the rear Of the booth reflects the beauti-
full decorations aud handsome ladies:
There Is here also large portrait oil
Washington.
Then there Is ! grottO in each OF the
two lover boxes, where saltwater and
lemonade are drawn from the mysterious
depths, where they we're most undoubt-
edly breWed by skilliul though unseen
hands.
NEW JERSEY.
The letters forming the words New
Jersey over the booth Of that State, are
made OF roses. This booth Is really too
bright and beautiful Tor steady gaze At
present, and We will simply say that the
collection OF flowers, fruits and refresh
menls embrace the richest and best in the
hall. And the occupants were fully up
to the standard in all that goes to form
female loveliness.
NORTH CAROLINA.
The first thing that attracts the eye at
the North Carolina booth is placard an
nouncing that Gen. Washington's hair can
be there purchased. Also the following;
North Carolina,
h~The first Colony to Sanction the
Declaration Of Independence, April ID,
l776."
The coat Of arms oi,he State is display
ed, aud several mirrors enhance the
beauty OF theseene.
RHODE ISLAND.
Little Rhodyp was treasury Of iemi-
nine loyelinesS, beaming with smiles,
affable, attentive, alert, making no error
in the change on the ChildreD's Home
side OF the account, and actually charm
ing the money out Of the venerable chaps
stingy pockets in q way that neither will
be likely to forget, Flag, Chromos,
flowers, etc, were among the principal
ornaments. A picture Of Washington,
over one hundred years old, belonging to
Mrs. Kyle, and a portrait Of lafayette,
are much observed here, We promised
the ladies at this booth to give them the
finest notice.
THE OLD DOMINION.
The coat Of arms Of Virginia, with the
historical motto, "Sh Semper Tyrannis,
announces the location Of the booth Of,
that State. A number Of singing birds
Chinese lanterns, WreathS, ETC., with
beautiful flowers, and the usual compile
ment Of handsome ladies, render this
booth very attractive. A large Tag and
a portrait Of Washington are also among
the ornaments.
During the evening Mr.. Aaron Steam,
OF New York, executed several very fine
cOrnet solos, accompanied by Prof. Ebel-
ing at the piano. Mr.. Steam was lp-
Plauded heartily.
The cOstuming was probably the finest
ever seen in Wheeling, because Of the ad-
ded beauty OF variety. There were no
tinseled shams Of the bal mdS9uS but the
real fabrics seen in courts and at Washing
ton on grand State occasions. Many ladies
went a. spectators, and yet added to the
enchantment Of the spectacle by appear.
Ing in powder" and quaint apparel Of 4
hundred years ago, and when business at
the tables Stacked the ladies in "charac-
ter costumes mingled with the specta.
tors and wandered around the spacious
hall, wondering and admiring as much
as those who went there for no other pur.
pose.
Wandering about the beWildering maze
last night were old ladies and old gentle.
men, wearing spectaCles and genuine gray
hair. Ye ancient ladies appearedin white
lace caps, such as they no doubt wear
every day at home, and It was quite evi.
dent that they greatly enjoyed the mock
old ladies and gentlemen in wigs and
powder and Continental costumes by
whom they were surrounded.
OF the substantial features Of the enter.
tainment we have no time 10 speak at
present, but they are in the highest de.
gree satisfactory. The tables are sup
piled with everything 10 tempt the APP |
petite and the prices are reasonable.
Through all the 6rilliance and beauty |
the spiriIof music breathed. Indeed, the |
very air was loaded with luxury last
night, and the enchantment will be re-
peated this afternoon and tonight. Go.