Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-25
THE BARD OF AVON.
the SHAKESPEARE CLUB OF WHEEL.
ING
Appropriately Celebrates the 3l7th AnniYsr-
sary Of Shakespears's Birth, and the
265thof His Death-The Toasts,
Responses and General
Observations.
WIN. lEIeATON's POEM IN FULL.

The Wheeling Shakespeare Club never
does things by halves Its past record
shows that in what it undertakes TO ac'
complish it never falls short OF complete
attainment. It's celebrations, entertain
ments, anniversaries and in fact Its every
doing into which the public glance can
penetrate has been marked by the greatest
success and eclat. 1t will be fully under
stood, then, when it is said that Its en-
tertainment on Saturday night was
entirely up to its standard tits the best
part OF three centuries since Shake
sppare's mortal portion died, but 1t was
only necessary TO be member oil the
club or listen to Mr.. Crosby's eloquent
Grafton 10 be convinced OF the INNER
tality of his works and OF the love and
reverence in which their patron Is held
by all Shakesperean students.
Asa rule these anniversary exercises
have been participated in only by The
members, but upon this occasion num-
Der of invited guests heard the Grafton,
as being something too good to be kept.
SIR. Joseph Crosby, OF Evansville, is one
OF the most distinguished Shakespeare
ans in the country and his opinions are
quoted in some of the latest editions oil
the work, as worthy Of recognition: HIS
o,ation was delivered in Mozart Hall,
before an audience made up OF the club,
quite a number OF ladies, several inyit-
ed guests and the members OF the press.
Ii was most eloquent and scholarly
address, and IL the "Sweet Swan OF
Avon" could have revisited the Gimp
SEES of the moon" and heard it, he would
have felt he was appreciated. 1t IS 100
lengthy to print at this time and to mutt
late it by giving synopsis would be an
act OF Vandalism of which we could not
be capable. It's delivery occupied about
an hour and in the course OF 1t, hand
some tribute was paid our Poet Laur'
cate, Mr.. Wn. Leighton.
The banquet, with its concomitant
| literary exercises, was held at the DIN
ing hall of the New Mcclure House,
where, under the supervision OF Col.
Norton, the tables were spread and garn-
| ished in magnificent style. Here Presi-
dent Leighton presided and ranged about
the handsome tables were the members
of the Club, with few invited guests,
including Mr.. Crosby, Prof. Cox, OF Bel.
lsire, and Mayor A. c. Egerter, OF
Wheeling.
The bill of fare was gotten up in ex-
cellent style, the various courses being
accompanied by appropriate quotations
| from Shakespeare. The menu, with the
| literary programme, was as follows:
NEW McLURE HOUSE,
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL %, 1881.
ali I I /
smell sweet Sayours.'
BILL OF FARE.
OYSTERS ON SHELL.
"Can'st tell how an oyster makes his shell?'
SOUP.
Green Turtle.
"Lascivious Turtles"
FISH.
Here's nothing to be got now a-days unless
thou Canst fish fort
Broiled Hudson River Shsd. a Ia Maitre Hotel.
REMOVES.
Serve in the meat"
Turkey, Oyster Sauce, Roast Young Pig, STUFFED,
Boiled Leg Of Southdown Mutton,
Caper Sauce.
ESTAEEs.
"They have their exits and their entrances
Tenderloin OF Beef. a la sainte Coare; Lamb
Chops, a la Macdoine; Small Oyster Patties,
Maryland style: Lobster Salad: Hog Head
Garnished; Chicken Salad.
GAME.
"The game is up"
Canvass Back Duck, with Jelly.
yEGEIABLEs.
1--WE may pick a thousand salads ere we light on
such another herb
Baked Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus,
Tomatoes, Green Peas, Turnips with cream.
PASTRY.
Come; thou shall 20 home. and we'll have
flesh for holidays, fish for fasting days, and
moreoer puddings ard flap jacks, and thou shalt
be welcome"
English Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce, Wine
Jelly, Charlotte de Rus,e, Vanilla Ice
Cream, Assorted Cakes.
DESERT.
ITO give safety a fresh appetite"
There's pippins and cheese TO come"
Oranges, Mixed Nuts, Bananas, Raisins, Dates,
Coffee, Cheese, Tea
"Come now; what masks what dances shall we
have
To wear away this long age OF three hours
aaftu ot,r ffar and hal tmp"i'