The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-12-07

IN unqualified success. AL day yes
erday, and until past midnight last
iieht, Washington Hall was thronged
with people. Every grade Of society,
md every class OF people, almost,
vas represented in the crowded throng
hat was drawn together through Charity.
All were there to do what they could, &C
,ording to their circumstances, TO benefit
4 worthy charitable institution.
Fully 800 persons sat down TO dinner in
the hall, and many came late and went
away without eating. owing TO the crowd
about the tables There was similar
rush at the supper table; and, in fact, our
worthy citizens developed such wonderful
for eating that the ladies in
charge OF the supper tables were kept
busy until past midnight, and only ceased
operations when il became evident that the
garrison was running short Of provisions.
The doll wedding was the great at
traction last night. 4 canopy had been
erected in the northeast corner OF the
hall, where the nuptials were sOlemnized.
This department was in charge OF Mrs.
Harry List, Miss Mollie List, Misses Mary
and Amelia Paxton, and Messrs. Giddings,
Cummins and Dickey. There was
a pretty fair audience at all times
in attendance, which is clearly shown
by the report made by Mr.. VIM.
Wilkinson, the doorkeeper, OF receipts
amounting to nearly SO. And the wed.
ding alone was worth the price OF admis-
sion NOT including the wonderful perform:
apces of Prof. Cummins, IN his improved
Edisonian (Dickey tentlphonograph. The
dolls we're especially admired by the Ia
dies, and the phonograph. talk enjoyed by
Another attraction announced for the
evening was the presence OF Mr.. Robert
McWade, the distinguished actor, and
company, iorsupper, after the performance
AT the Opera House. We have no hesita'
lion in declaring this the strong card OF the
evening. Bob's rendition Of the vagabond
Grip" has made him q world wide repu'
tation; and as his stage business
was 50 tanilia- to the public, all pre-
sent last night were on the gin riCe TO see
him IN pnopria penORG. About II o'clock
Mr. McWade and his company entered the
hall, while Naas' orchestra played wei!
executed march. The company were es-
corted TO the stage, where Mr.. McWade was
brought forward by Attorney General
White and introduced to the audience.
Col. White said that it was with pleasure
that he introduced distinguished fellow;
citizen, q gentleman who was well and
favorably known to the public, who had
accepted OF the Inequalities OF the Bazaar
Committee.
When Mr.. AIcwade, whose name has
become identified with RIP Van Wrinkle"
the hero OF Washington Irvings great
story OF the Catskills, stepped forward
upon the stage, he was greeted with ap-
piause. Bowling his acknowledgements
10 the hundreds OF ladies and gentlemen
present, he said that it was with great
pleasure he accepted the Inequalities
Of the representative citizens OF Wheel.
ing, gathered together for the noble
purpose OF assisting a worthy chart
", and he hoped that during the
evenings the Bazaar had been carried
on all had enjoyed the occasion. He
hoped, further, that all present on this
occasion would enjoy themselves, and
that they might live long und been
happy"
This little speech was received with ap'
plause. Mr.. McWade and his company
were then escorted to the supper tables,
and cordially invited to discuss the elabo.
rate spread before them. That they did
go with infinite gusto We do not doubt, as
no more palatable or tempting display has
ever been put before the public in this
vicinity.
The Bazaar Quilt, prominently displayed
near the stage, attracted much attention;
This Quilt, known as the Memorial Quilt,
contains the names OF many State officials,
as well as prominent citizens OF all pro.
fessions and occupations.
BAZAAR BRIEFS.
Will. Mabis smiled NO Good Evenings,
at the door last night.
Tommy Cockayne and his splendid
orchestra have volunteered their services
for this evening.
Messrs. ]. Ed. Mendel, Al. Harden and
Earle Oglebay are candidates for a large
and beautiful Afghan.
An elegant "kitchen cabinet to be dis
posed OF will, it is thought, be voted ia
one OF the ministers wives.
Miss G.. Lamb and Mrs. 4. L. Rice are
candidates for a handsome stereoscopiC
album presented By Parsons.
The Committee had previously decided
to allow no voting, but owing to the many
expensive donations deem it advisable &c
dispose of them in this way.
< very handsome trunk, presented by
Uncle Jerry Sheppard, WILDE voted for BY
the friends OF Miss LIde Woods and an
other young lady, whose name we did moi
catch.
Proctor l. Gamble, the great soap max
ers OF Cincinnati, have responded mos,
literally in donating some OF their very
choice toilet and laundry soaps. This
firm is the foremost in its line.
Supper Committee for tonight: Mrs. S
B. McColloch, Chairman; Mrs. Frank
Hearn, Mrs. J. D. Dubois, Mrs. George
Baird, Mrs. Henry Harper, Mrs. L. D.
Williams.
The Dinner Committee for to-day is;
Mrs. ]. C. Cooper, Chairman; Mrs. A. W
PAUL., Mrs. L. Mix, Mrs. Henry OFT, Mrs,
Harry List, Mrs. Joseph PAUL, Miss A,
Tracy, Miss Lizzie Sinclair, Miss Sue
Marsh, Miss Lille Heiskell.
The ladies having in charge the dinners
and suppers are very thankful for the
bounteous supply Of provisions already
donated. They need, though, for imme'
date use, and hereby request, anything in
the shape Of turkeys, chickens, chicken
salad, milk, cream, bread, &c Send the
same direct to the hall, and as early in the
day as possible.
The doll show to-day is under the man
agement OF the at. B. S. Club" The
dolls are beautifully dressed, and present
a fine appearance. The young ladies whc
compose the above society are well known
and will no doubt present correspond
iuely beautiful appearance with the dolls
Austin Beach will be chief cashier for this
table. 1t is expected that about 900 chill
dren will be present this afternoon.