Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-17
THE LOAN.
BtllAlRt'S NEW VENTURE IN THE
EXHIBITION LINE.
The Opening Exercises Last sight-0e-
scrip,ion Sketch Of the Place
General Bellaire
News.

scrpiion Sketch OF the race
General Bellaire
News.
The Loan Exhibition opened last
night amid blaze OF glory. The can
non commenced to boom at o'clock,
and continued to roar until late in the
evening. Att O'Clock the doors were
thrown open, and the vast crowd
pressed in. All OF the booths we've
brightly Illuminated, and the spectacle
was one TO be long remembered. Ats
O'Clock the mass of people WAS called to
order, and the Loan was openei with
PRAYER by the Rev. MIR. Dean, oil the
Disciples Church. An opening address
was then delivered by Col. Poorman, in
his usual pleasing way. The star
Spangled Banner was sung bv
chorus, and after music 10y the Bellaire
Brass Band, the throng OF people began
again to move through the spacious
building, viewing the many interesting
articles on exhibition. 1t would be i'm.
possible to speak separately OF each
booth and do justice to them, hence We
pass them with the remark that each
one does credit to the persons getting
them up. The art department, III charge
OF Mrs. John Bigelow, presents very
fine appearance. The pictures exhibited
there have been gatheredin many differ
ent places, and is probably the finest
collection ever viewed in this section OF
the country.
The Floral Department, in charge OF
Mrs w, C. Kelley, battles description.
Every variety of flowers is to he seen
there, and the space occupied presents
very much the appearance OF handsome
~ laid out grounds.
The Fancy Department, under Mrs
w. G. Grafton, is very tasteiully ar
ranged, and will prove OF great interest
TO the ladies. A great variety OF arti-
Giles are included under this head, and
those having charge OF the department
are 10 be especially congratulated upon
the handsome display made.
The Shell Department under Mrs.
CYRUS Strahl and Mrs. Julius Armstrong,
is very interesting, and contains many
curious, as well as handsome specimens.
The Relic Department, in charge 81
Miss Lizzie Shannafelt will attract
especial attention, not only for the rea.
sou that several handsome young ladies'
have charge Of it, but because there is
so much OF real interest to be seen
there. Among other things we noticed
was an autograph letter OF George
Washington, note from Abraham Lin
coin. Elsworth's glasses, and other artl-
cles Of great and historic interest. by
the side OF this department stand twenty
OF the battle flags, all tattered and torn,
which were carried through the war by
Ohio regiments.
The Refreshment Department Is
in charge OF Miss Mollie Barnhill
and Mrs. S. G. Cir, and we can say
from experience that it is per-
feet in every respect, and it will prove a
pleasant place for the hungry to make
themselves happy and for the weary to
rest.
The Rockery, which is situated in the
east corner of the second floor, is as near
n resemblance to nature as such thing
possibly could be, and the little stream
of water pouring down over the rocks,
moss and ferns, adds much to its beauty.
Miss Ella Cochran has charge OF this,
and it will without doubt prove to be a
very attractive retreat, for the young
people in particular.
Wheeling is represented here by Luz
cas-, Sheib, Brues X Golfer, b. +. Cald-
well and A. T. Castor, ali OF whom do
themselves proud with their exceeding
ly handsome displays.
Pictures and articles OF every descrip-
tisn continue to pour in and the mama
gers are beginning TO wonder as to when
they will find room for them all. The
most hopeful had no idea OF filling both
stories OF this immense building. but the
expections OF all have been surpassed
and every one visiting the place will he
surprised to see the great number OF in
teresting articles which have been gath
cred together. No ons should fail TO
purchase a season ticket at once for after
going once you will attend every day in
the future.
About Town-Points and Dots Of In
terest.
Mr.. A. Schramms brother from Ger
many is in the city on a visit.
The entrance and stairway at the Loan
Exhibition should be enlarged.
Hon. Ross ]. Alexander was in the
city yesterday, on legal business.
Several carloads of black walnut logs
left here Yesterday bound for Europe.
A. II. Mitchell and st. Clair Kelly, OF
st. Clairsville, were in town yesterday.
Council meets tonight and there is
large amount OF business 10 be transact.
ed.
RIG. Richards and II. J. Miller, OF
Steubenville, were in the city on Mon
day.
The Mayor transacted no business
yeste rday. Every one was busy and no
mischief being done.
Ell. A. Drennep, II. w. Smith and
L.J. G. Bremen, all OF Martins Ferry,
were about town yesterday.
Charlie Winans was reported as rest
ing easily yesterday, but cannot be
brought home for some days yet.
The fire companies failed to turn out
on Saturday night, hence il is not likely
that Decoration Day will amount to
much.
Colonel c. S. S. Baron, OF Burr's Mills,
was among his many friends in town,
yesterday. II does one good to meet
the Colonel.
Further testimony in the Ohio City
Iron and Nail Company cese was taken
yesterday. 1t is expected to get this
case up at the next term OF court.
BOATING BULLETIN.