The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-02-18
~, W.yyP1Y ENTERTAINMENTS

Last night Weisel Hall was well filled /
by very fine audience, to witnessa
public performance given by the "aV'
erlies, consisting of essays, declarations
orstions and the first act of Hamlet
At 6 o'clock the house was called to order
by the President F. P. Mcneil, who
made few very appropriate remarks
which were well received. Mr.. c. w.
Jones was then introduced, who read an
essay entitled, "Musive," which showed
from the manner IN which he handled
the subject, that he had spent time and
employed much research of history in
its preparation, its composition and de-
liverance good, and was well received by
the audience. The next was declama-
ton by Mr.. Ed. Larkeni it was the
we'll known poem "Shamus OBrien." AS
declaimer Mr.. Larkin is young man
of more than ordinary power and ability,
and his rendering of this was very fine,
an at its close he was greeted with hearty
applause as be deserved.
This was followed by an essay by Mr..
+. p. Jepson on the Popular Decisions
of the Age" His hits upon the delusious
in society, commerce, law and politics
we're timely and pointed. They were
practical facts which everyone would do
well to consider. At least this was the
expression of the audience.
Here Kramers orchestra interpreted
some excellent music. AS the last sweet
strains died away, the Wilson brothers,
S. &. and A. B., came upon the
rostrum and delivered the colloquy be-
tween the Parson and Scot'y Briggs in
relation to the burial of Buck Fanshaw.
The scene is from Mark Twain's "Rough-
ing it," Their rendition was natural
and easy and was frequently laughed at
and applauded.
John o. Pendleton followed with an
original oration in which he stated in q
brief, eloquent and comprehensive man.
ner, the most important events and
growth of our Republic in society, litera-
ture and politics, their various changes
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tent upon its present phases and out
look for the future. The audience showed
interest and at its close heartily applaud
ed him.
John E. Day then came out in quiet,
easy way and proceeded to deliver a
very funny and ludicrous lecture upon
some of the old and more prominent
members of The Waveriy. As he dilated
upon the character and peculiarties OF
each individual member, cartoon OF
each was produced which would have
rlvalcd Tom. Mast. The title Of thi:
personal .citation of human frailties wa:
Waverly valentines. John is genius
This ended the literary part of the exer'
cises, and the performances closed by the
rendering of the first act of "Hamlet
by the following cast:
Hamlet, Ed. Larken
| Horatio, II. 7. Black
GEost Of Hamlet's Father, c, F. Williams
Msrcellus, Z: w. Franzeim
! Bernardo, rank stanton
! Francisco, JOnn NJ. hdNleS
Considering the short time they had tc
prepare the parts, We must say that VIC
were very agressbly surprised to see II
done in manner that would have done
credit to more experienced acting. In the
acting of Hamlet, Mr.. Larken developed
real dramatic ability, and with time and
perseverance, will not yet make his mark
in the dramatic world. Every one sus'
tanned his character well and are deserv-
ing of the public praise and patronage
Taking it all in all, the entertainment
was very creditable ofair, and at its
close the chairs were cleared and the
Waverles and their friends enjoyed
very pleasant dance, which was gotten
up and conducted by Harry Black and
Eddie Freeze.
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