Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-12-06
SWEET CHARITY.
The Grand Opening of the Chill
dren's Home Benefit-A Full
Observation-Disclosures for
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dren's Home Benefit-A Full
Observation-Disclosures for
Tonight.
The scene in Washington Hall last
evening was aperfeet picture, everything
harnonizing, nothing producing a DIS
cord of vision. Beautiful ornamentation,
elaborate decoration, handsome dis
PLAYS, and fair faces all in perfect tune.
The decided taste with which every
thing was constructed, was exhibited IN
the graceful airiness and the conspicuous
absence of everything heavy and massive.
The first view saw nothing in detail, but
took in the entire room at glance, a
beWildering maze of light aud beauty.
This, before the formal opening, when
everything was in its place and
nothing sold, for in hall an hour
most of the articles of fancy work were
bought and removed. Upon closer ex-
animation, this was what might be seen:
In the centre of the room under the
blaze OF the large chandelier stood
hexagonal pavilion known as the fancy
work booth and around this clustered
the largest throng of people. The pavll-
ion was covered with some pink mater
ial seen through gauzy fabric studded
with stars. Its counter was filled with
articles and its exterior fairly hidden
under them. On the south OF this was
the candy booth patroHized by every
body in general and the children in par
ticuiar. On the north was the domestic
booth containing articles for the domes-
| tic use. Next to this and to the west
was the art stand containing various
beautiful objects known to the world OF
of art, such as painting, statuettes, &c.
The entire stage was a cream saloon,
and contained all evening throng OF
customers, attracted perhaps rs much by
the mattresses a. their cool compound.
Directly in front OF the stage was a
space known as the Exposition Counter,
and containing various articles OF trade
and commerce. Beginning at the right
WAS the trunk donated by Mr. sheppard;
then comes pyramid Of Erkenbrecher's
soap and then one of Proctor and Gam
ble's soap; next a display OF musical in
strument and implements from 1. l.:
Lucas; then the famous arlington
and utensils then display OF various
articles, baking powder, &c., from To-
gan, List 4 Co.'S. then Il handsome lot
OF vases, ornaments, &c, from Cum
Minis 4 Woods; and finally an exhibit
Of Erkenbrecher' starch. In front OF
the stove are placed the eight municipal
ballot-boxes to receive votes for the
stove, placard in front giving direc-
tons. The names Of the ward commit
tees are as follows:
First-Mayor Sweeney, L. +. Stllel,
4. :. List.
Second-II. Sterling, f.. G. Cracraft,
Chas. Franzheim.
Thirds. b. McColloch, Geo. X. Tin
gle, c. y. Lucas.
Fourth-John Boring, c. II. Deiters,
]. jefferson.
Fifth-W. l.. Hearne, j. K. Hubbard,
Ed. Clendenning.
Sixth-A. c. F. Ebeling, NJ. Amick,
George Inch.
Seventies. ?. Hildreth, W. j. Bown,
Oscar Sandrock.
Eighth-H. c. Ulrich, f. Goodiellow,
L. Mix.
The winning committee to have the
privilege of dispensing OF the stove.
THAT MYSTERIOUS WEDDING.
Here is IA solution OF the great mystery:
MR.. AND MRS. GILLIfLowEg
Request the pleasure OF your company III the
marriage ceremony OF their daughter Dolly
Dawdle 10 PeTyioal Courtney Brownoe,
on FRIDAY EVENING
At Washington Hall atso'clo"k
DINNER AND SUPPER.
u.n, tina linnnr Ia ha
given at II o'clock was on hand, though
hardly in sufficient quantity to satisfy
the hungry multitude who poured III.
To publish the bill of fare would require
a supplement, 50 lengthy was it. Sup
per was more OF Il success, Is things
had become systematizcd, and rs fine
and tempting meal was spread
~ Epicurus could desire. "lucullus
dimes with Lucullus" seemed to be the
motto III the preparers. Lighted by
wax candles III candelabra, glitterng
with silver and cut glass and loaded
down with daintics and substantials OF
every description, the table was a sight
to behold, and it held meal TO be en-
loved. Go and try it to-day.
For Tonight special attractions are
offered Besides the wedding, it is the
intention OF the management TO invite
Mr.. Robert McWade To attend and par
ticipatc. Naas band will probably be
again on hand and repeat his delicious
music of last night.
II YOU wish to see a pretty sight and
have an enjoyable time, don't fail to at
tend.