The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-30
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.asgfe5 !zsniecE .oie saturday
~ slMlg. ns steamer Exptess LEFT the
-aarf for Pittsburgh, with about $50 e1-l
cussiopistsb on beard, principally mem
befs Of the Harmonic and Mannsrchcr
Singing Societies Of our city, and Their
fsmiliesbnA ftsr the boat was under way
it was discovered that there we're several
onaboart WHO had 40 tickets, and consee,, I
quently she was landed at the Top Mill,
wien two men were put Of. Upon
reaching Tiltonsvills itlwsaLfurthsr dis
covered that z two more who had
no tickets were on baert and
again the boat was landed and
they were put of: As the vessel
was backing out from the shore the viii
lians, whoever they were fred several
shots into, shsr but without injury to
anyone. b Without any further delay
except to lay up three quarters of an
hour on account of tho heavy fog, the
excursionists arrived at their destination.
at l1:46 Sunday morning, safe and sound.
At the wharf they were met by com.
mittee of the different Pithburgh singing
societies who came -ea-boafdE and gave
their visitors the programme of the day.
After some excellent singing by the
Loreley Society of Pittsburgh all hands
went up town for a general run
around. At two o'clock p. N. accord
ing to invitation large number
of the e1cursionists repaired to the Hall
of the. sFrohssin singing society, and
there. spent the afternoon in pleasure
The President of the Frohsein delivered
an address of welcome which was re-
sponded to by:Presldent Scwartzbach, Of
the Harmonic. By request of Mr.. Louis
Brecht, President of Frohsein Society, all
the societies Joined in singing "This is the
Lords Day" Prof: Eberling gave one
of his inimitable piano solos. Those who
did not visit the hall spent their time in
wandering the streets and visiting friends
and acquaintance. Just before leaving
about 800 visisors camo down to the boat
and were entertained by Prof. Kramer's
band with some fine music. Az
9:45 P. NJ, after having spent a
delightful day in the smokey
City the e1cursionists started for home
and landed here safely without accident
yesterday morning at 7:30. 1t was
early discovered that too many were on
board fol comfort, and many had to stay
up both nights without sleep, all the
state rooms and births on the boat were
full, even TO the floor of the texas which
was covered with mattresses,
On the homeward trip much sport was
INDUCED in. The "Bloody 69th" gave q
grand blowout. They paraded the boat
headed by the band. One of the most
imposing portions Of their performances
was the initiation of Col. Jake Nunge
into the 69ths.
1.-THE "Poney" of the seth was also
brought into use during the night.
Prof. Joe Kramer's Orchestra rem.
dered some exquisite music which
was warmly encored by the manyTlist-
eners. All in all, the excursion was a
grand success, and Notwithstanding the
Inconvenience many were put to owing
to the large crowd aboard, all seemed
happy. AS for Captain Booth and Clerk
Anshutz, we must say that they are
gentlemenly officers, and that they left
nothing undone TO make every one enjoy
the trip. 1ShH ire Ill
Mr.. John Roth, of the Frohshin
singing society is clever and courteous
gentleman, and deserves the thanks OF
the excursionists for the many kindnesses
shown them. The following resolutions
of respect to Capt. Booth and his crew
were passed:
TO Captain Asa Booth, Clerk Ed. Anshuts
and The Cre,o of the good steamer En-
press:
We, The members of the Harmonic and
Mannerchoir, Singing Societies, extend
YOU the following resolutions for your
care. courtesy and kindness to us in con-
veying our excursion to and from Pitts
burgh.TNES & ~ 81 ET-.
gBeH Resolved, That we recommend
most heartily to the general travelling
public the steamer Express, as one of the
finest, speediest and most convenient
boats on the Ohio river. ,,-,,,,-..-t.
Be il Resolved. That We extend indi.
vidually to each officer, in his respective
position, our heartfelt thanks and graft
tude for their kind attention 10 US, and
assure the public that for gentlemanly
excellence they csnnot-be excclled.
Be ii Resolped, That . copy Of these
resolutions be handed to the Captain, and
that they also be published In The Wheel
ing papers. ''H
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.,. .- q, CHR.'LIDEL
PErxR TREMuEr,
AUG. NEUHAUsEN,
5000 THO KoBER,
E q E.T G. w. KREUTxR,