The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-12-06

pehau OF worthy OF charitable object,
was clearly demonstrated BY the large
number who filed Washington Hall last
night. The different committees, publish
ed in Yesterdays paper. were all in their
proper places, not in the least appearing
tired or weary with the work .Oi the Ba-
Eaar.
As advertised. the hall was opened ut
noon, dinner being served to about 800
persons. In the BAZAAR Fancy" depart
ment the many beautiful articles are sim
ply bewildering. In the Domestic" and
"Gentlemen'sn department everything
almost can be found. This department Is
in charge Of Mrs. Jacob Berger, assisted
By Misses Annie Harlesty, Tillie Wilson
and Sallie Shallcross, with Mr.. WIN. Viii
Hnson as cashier.
In the cart" Department will be found
some handsome donations BY Wheeling
artists. The 1.-Two Orphans, . painted by
Mr.. John Myles, is indeed real piece Of
art, and called forth many expressions OF
commentator. A beautiful painting by
Mr.. Westwood, "Daisy, was very greatly
admired. A crayon OF Rev. S. B. Barnitz,
by'Mr. Faris; landscape scenes By Misses
Mary 0dbert and Louisa Helwig; panel
pictures by Miss Crumbacker; retouched
chrome, by Mr.. John Hutchings; easels
alpl pictures, by Miss Sallie Maxwell; water
colored panels, donated by Mr.. Hutchins,
the Market street music dealer; satin
wood artists palette, with painted autumn
leaves, by Mrs. B. Davenport; and sum.
mer and winter Study" painted By Alrs.
Williamson-e each and every one was duly
admired and praised.
The candy stand, in charge OF Misses
Julia A. List, Julia W. List, Sallie Teece,
Daisy Crothers, Bette Adams, Jessie
List, Jene Logan and Said Logan, was one
of the most beautiful booths in the hall.
ThOreircshment stand on the stage was
surrounded BY large crowd, the entire
evening, and we art. not surprised, rs we
heard numerous compliments concerning
the pleasant young ladies who served at
that table.
Tae Central Kiosque, a beautiful booth
OF q hexagon shape, containing an elegant
display of fancy goods, and presided over
by beyy OF charming ladies, attracted
much attention. On the left OF this booth
was the candy stand, already alluded 10,
and on the right the domestic booth,
The stage was occupied by refresh
ment stands, and was hung with flags
OF various nationalities, while two large
American flags were extended immed-
lately over the footlights. The walls
OF the auditorium, and the gal,
lery railing also. were neatly decorated
with banners. The supper tables stood
at the left OF the main entrance to the
hall, and here, during the day and even
Ing, over 800 persons sat down to spread
that would tempt the appetite OF IN cpl
cure.
Immediately in front Of the stage, where
Chosy Krawmer's little German bapd sits
during theatrical performance, was the
disposition Counter" The first object
to attract the attention OF the visitor
Is an immense pyramid OF A. Ercken.
brecher's famous starch, manufac-
ured at Cincinnati, and donated to the
Home by Messrs BOwn & Good. In the
pyramid are several large boxes oflaundFy
starch, surmounted by great pile OF the
famous improved corn starch for table use
manufactured by this firm. Then there
Is an elegant Chinese display OF regular
Berlin ware, contributed BY Messrs. Gum
Minis 4 Woods. Messrs. Logan, List & Co.
are represented BY a huge pyramid made
up OF packages OF their celebrated baking
powder, ThestGVc donated BY the employees
Of the Arlington Stove Works, which is
voted for by the different wards OF the
city, comes next in order; and we notice
that, although good order prevails at the
polls, the election is being closely and
earnestly contested. Mir. c. Y. Lucas has
q fne display OF drums, viohns, guitars,
etc, in this department. Proctor ( Gam
ble's display Of soaps, Of all varieties and
OoloT9, "a Y6Ey elaborate, and attracts
much attention; and Uncle Jerry Shep-
pard's trunk comes in for a good many
compliments.
We had almost forgotten the gallery,
where spooney lovers most do congregate.
An admittance fee of Eve cents is charged
to this sky parlor, and couple OF reiresh-
ment glands supply all who choose to sip
their ice cream and philosophically look
down upon "the fnadding crowd" be-
low. The gallery is an institution, and is
well patronized By both old and young.
EGzA1g EREylT!Es.
i Was furnished the music gratuitously.
Billy Myers and orchestra have volunteer.
ed their services for Saturday afternoon
The Fem. Col: girls will visit tho hall in
a body tonight. Don't you forget it, boys.
The doorEeepers last night were Messrs.
N. Jeffers, John ZeTely and ". B. Simp-
sou. =, : 80 :.
Tho "ExposiSh" Counter may 10 tho
budding Of Wheeling Exposition in
$50. Who knows? ~
Some thirty couples came fromthe 6 err
manat" Wiesel Hall to supper. -
Grip" McWade will be invited to visit
the hall and take supper after the per:
tormance tonight, andfhls entrance will
be followed by promenade concert.
Invitations were out last night for the
wedding OF Miss Dolly Dawdle to Mr.. Per-
rival Courtney Rr6Wnoe, which takes
place this evening at s o'clock. They cost
ten cents each, and went off Ike hot
cakes. liE5 @
We are requested to announce that as a
great many Of tho articles contributed
were sold last night and taken from the
Hall, all those who have donations OF
fancy articles will please send them 70 the
Ilallto-day. @
Royalty was present last night, but
there was no Canadian gush over il. We
allnde to Queen Esther and hor ponsort,
the King, who were observed sitting II q
side table slipping their ice cream as con-
tentedlY rs other people.
Tomorrow afternoon Prof Seager, with
his little army of juveniles, will give n
performance on the stage, OF fifteen min
utes duration, at precisely 3 o'clock. The
choflses and eyolutions will. be from the
beautiful QEatorio Of Esther.
The boys in charge Of the cloak room
were after the newspaper man for . no.
tiee. They took in between fifteen and
twenty dollars, and they deserve o bigger
notice than We can give them. Their
names are Charlie List and Charlie OFT.
Supper Committee for tonight: Mrs.
Robert Gibson, chairman; Ms.sp. c.
List, r., Mrs. Samuel Adams, Mrs Alex.
Campbell, 3Irs. Sam. Norton, Ms. A.
RiehaIdson, MEs. q. K. AiCAiechen, Miss
S. Irwin, Miss Mollie Hearns, Miss Sue
Marsh.
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