The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-12-24
LIssLY ENrERTAISmEaT.


Interesting Performances by the Mem.
beers Of the Ltnsly society NJ the In'
atitute Last kyenIng.
The hall Of the Lipsly Society was filled
yesterday evening by the friends OF the
school, who brayed the heavily falling
snow to be present at the semi.annuGl
exhibition. The entertainment fully
equalled, lift did not surpsss, the former
ones, and was not at ell tedious or tire
some, probably because there was no
debatel on the programme. The com.
modious room was tastefully decorated
and presented pleasant appearance.
Vieweg's orchestra made sweet music for
the occasion and gave ample evidence that
it can sustain the reputation 1t Is rapidly
gaining OF being one Of the very best
bands In the city.
The performances were opened with
prayer by the Rev. ]. I. Mcclure, who
has done so much to increase the useful
ness OF the Institute as the President Of
It's Board OF Trustees.
Mr.. Levi P. Oriswell, President OF the
Society, welcomed the audience in well
worded address that was delivered in
iorcible and earnest manner.
The first performer introduced by the
President was Mr.. William A. Deleplaine,
whose subject was zone Night With Gin"
While we did not admire the nature Of the
selection, 1t was delivered in good style,
aud showed considerable talent for
defamation in the young gentleman.
An essay followed on the childhood
Of Great Men, by Mr.. VIM. Gutman. 1t
was well written and and well read, the
delivery being easy and every word well
articulated.
A select Grafton was next delivered by
Mr., Andrew s. Hare. The subject was
"The Blacksmith Of Ragenbach," and the
thrilling tale Of the heroric smith was
earnestly and effectively told by the
young speaker. He entered fully into
the spirit OF the piece and reflected great
credit on himselfi in Its delivery.
The Linsly Glee Club Weakened the
echoes Of the hall, at thisspart Of the enter.
tainment, by singing In a spirited man.
ner that tender college ballad called "The
Bull Dog on the Bank"
"Parrhasius and the Captive" was the
subject OF the selection spoken by Mr.. ].
NJ. Wayman; his manner was very easy
and graceful, and his gesticulstion more
than ordinarily good.
Mr.. Ed. NJ. Holiday read an essay on
"Genius" that was well worded and dis.
tinctly delivered.
An original Grafton on the subject:
"Patriots OF the Revolution" came next,
by Mr.. John II. McCortney. 1t was the
first original Grafton we ever heard the
young gentleman make, and 1t seemed q
performance well suited to him. 1t was
gotten up in good style; the sentences
were short and terse; the words well
chosen; and the style Of rendition was
strong and earnest.
Alter the orchestra had given choice
selection OF music, Mr.. J. II. Mcclure de.
livered select Grafton, the subject being
''The Death OF Leonidas." It had been
carefully prepared and was well delivered.
An ESSAY on THE Professions" was
next read by Mr.. Fred J. Fisher. The
clergymeu, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and
professional bummers, were all handled
without gloves by the writer, and at the
close OF his essay received their due
tribute OF praise at his hands.
The second original Grafton OF the even.
ing was was delivered by Mr.. Edgar Hall,
whose full, resonant voice and declama-
tory powers has made him a favorite in
the Linsly entertainments. His perform.
ance was the best written one OF the even
ing and contained much beautiful word
painting that would have done credit to
an older writer.
MIR. 7. Harry Symth read an essay about
"a Wonderful Enelic," that contained
many funny things and kept up the repu-
tation OF the author as the most humorous
eSsayist OF the society.
"The Mermaid" was Justify sung by the
Glee club, and the song was followed by
an original Grafton by Mr.. S. OFT Boyce
on "Henry Clay" The sepulchral tone Of
the speaker marred the delivery OF his
carefully studied and well written perfor-
nance.
Mr.. Charles B. OFT, "The noblest Roman
OF them alI'' In defamation, spoke 1.-THE
Execution OF Montrose" in his usual
splendid style.
An interesting essay on "Newspapers''
wasnext read by Mr.. Harry y. Franzheim,
and the entertainment was closed by Eu-
gene A. Hildreth's select Grafton OF '.The
Battle OF Regillus." The clear, ringing
voice, and energetic delivery OF the last
performer made his defamation, next to
Mr.. Otis, the best OF the evening.
All in all, the entertainment was one of
the most enjoyable ever given by the So
ciety, and reflected credit on the perform
ers, the Society and the school.