The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-16
GhHGntelli9eurr.
Trip OF tho WicscI Institute "a
Washington, l'u.

tcIuuy NltIHOoH Z" heAl lAhk NliSe
o'clock on a special train on the
HempGeld, for the purpose Of giving an
entertainment at Washington, Pa, in the
evening. The membership turned out in
pretty strong force for the excursion, but
the number Of accompanying out.
siders was hardly ~ large az was
expected. Nevertheless the trip was
very pleasant and highly enjoyed by all Oh
board, Capt, Devries went up in person
in charge Of the train, and as usual did
all in his power to make everybody com
Portable. The excursionists arrived at
Washington little beloresix o'clock, and
found omnibusscs in waiting to convey
them to the Hall for a rehearsal before
supper. The headquarters Of the expe.
diIion had been established at the Nalen-
tine House by Prof. Bassctt, who had
preceded the excursion and made all
necessary arrangements for the perior.
nance, and 10 that point there was gen
eral rally, alter the rehearsal, for supper.
1t was found on arriving, much to the
regret OF the excursionists, that rival
performance in the shape OF lecture at
the College was to come of, and that suili.
cient tickets had been sold for il 10 pre-.
vent full attendance on the part Of the
citizens At the Hall Nevertheless all
concerned went ahead with the pro.
gramme with just as much spirit as ii the
whole town had been in waiting at the
doors, and at the appointed time the cur.
tain rose upon lively spectacle on the
stage-the first scene Of the May Queen,
all allparticipatIng being in full costume and
looking as happy as they did on the night
oil May lat at the Opera House
which is saying good deal. The Hall
was about two.,hirds lull and the audi.
ence looked to be OF kind that would
appreciate good entertainment; and
their constant manifestations Of delight
throughcutthe entire performance show.
ei that in this instance appearances were
no; deceitiul.
Notwithstanding u number Of draw.
backs, prominent among which were Il
lack OF stage room and an entire absence
Of all opportunity for scenic effect, the
performance was carried out with great
spirit, the members Of the Institute seem.
ing to ieerthat they were out on Il little
trip and were bound to have Jolly good
time.
We are indebted TO a musical friend
who looked on with critical eyes on the
performance for the iollowing notes on the
subject, which We take the liberty Of sub.
stituting for anything OF our own: "While
the audience was not as encouraging in
numbers ~ had been expected, and while
the stage WAS not as roomy nor ~ we'll
equipped "a at our Wheeling Opera
House, yet none Of these circumstances
seemed to have any uniayorabIc effect
on the singers. The chorus sang .plrn-
didiy. Too much canHo. be said in praise
oi the manner in which they sustained
their parts, musiCally and dramatically.
The soloists also did exceedingly well.
Mrs. &. B. Caldwell, as the May Queen,
was very effective both in voice and mau-
ner and at once established her position
"a favorite with the audience. Mr..
Lucas as usual sang well and filly repre-.
scented the character OF lover. Mr.. Nor.
ton gave evidence that he is overcoming
the ditIidence that embarrassed him on his
fret appearance in Wheeling and rem
dered his part with good voice and
dramatic effect. Seated along side OF us
were two gentlemen Of recognized mu,
steal taste. Both expressed themselves
without reserve rs having been highly
delighted with the manner in which the
Cantata had been rendered
The Old Folks part Of the programme
was presented here more effectively than
at Wheeling. The chorusc1 we're IN bet.
ter time aud finish. 4 quartelIe by
Mcssrs. Menicl, Barber, Hobbs and Gut.
tenburg was given with iiHe expression
and taste. Father Knickcrbocker aud
his big fiddle made fun Tor every.
body, and everybody, big and little,
joined in 4 laugh. Mrs. Bown sang
within 4 Mile Of Edinboro"so sweetly
thatshe was enthusiastically eEcored, and
in response gave us Father viii Settle
the Bill"
"Old Ro,hwell was rendered in vigor.
ous old style, and struck responsive
chord in the audience. "Oi, in the Silly
Night" as sung by Mrs. Whitaker with
her iuimilable style and expression
deepy impressed all who listened
to it, and in response TO two en-
ihusiastic encores she gave to the
great qualification Of thGSpdience "Beau.
tiinl Kitty" and annie Laurie" a
laughing trio by Mrs. Caldwell and
Msssr'. scelcy and Lucns get the audi.
encc in roar. TWAS 40 capilally done
that it had to lie repeated. The
programme closed with the "Star
SpangIed Banner from the chorus, and
amidst hearty round Of applause from
the audience the curtain dropped upon
the evenings entertainment.
The cara left Washington on the return
trip at quarter past eleven and arrived
at Wheeling about haII.pasl one, all
hands little tired and sleepy, but never.
tlleIess highly gratiGed with the trip.
Methodist Council.
BALTIMORE, May l5.--The Methodisl
Convention, in response to cOmmuniCa.
tOn from committee Of the Methodist
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