Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-12
THE FLAG FEAST.
A Social and Musical Evening With
the Ari0n.
The Ladies Present Their Flag-Prof.
schockey Honored-The Grand
Concert, Dancing
and Banquet.

in Buffalo at the great Sengerfest, it will
carry flag that will be conspicuous even
among the many beautiful ones which will
undoubtedly be found there. This aag-an
elegant affair of silk and gold-was pre-
sented last night by the ladies o. the socie-
ty, in the midst of q concert, banquet and
ball, gotten up to make the affair memoir
able. That it will be so, there is no doubt.
THE SOCIAL PART.
The evening began with social affair IN
the handsome psrlors OF the well.appoiat'
ed club house, where the members and
their friends, both ladies and gentlemen,
dropped in, sans ceremonie, and amused
themselves until about $50 o'clock. At
that hour the Concert hall was lighted up
and the guests assembled the stairs and &C.
cupied it, just enough being present to
ont any crowding. The cool
night did away with the usu,
al annoyance attending oyerheated
rooms and left this one in a delightful stu.
alton. The large number of ladies present
was a notable feature this being distinc-
lively "ladies evening"" and their bright
summer costumes contrasted pleaslnsly
with the sombre colors Of the gentlemen,
though each of the latter were q gorgeous
JOa.tonnei1e. The hall was handsomely dec
Grated with flags and the arch OF the stage
was mounted with numerous small ones,
giving it a bright and pleasing aspect.
THE CONCERT BEGAN
with an overture by the Opera House or.
chestra, played with its customary skill
and which brought down hearty round OF
applause. The Arion then sung Itch
gruesse Dich." Prof. Schockey directed
the singing and the society showed not only
the effects OF good training, but also that
it possess many good, true voices. At the
conclusion of the chorus, which was round
| ly applauded, the society drew of to the
| south side OF the stage and made room Tor
| the ladies' flag committee, which came on
| and occupied the other side, the flag was
| bought on and placed in the centre. Mrs
| II. +. Behreus, on behalf of the ladies, then
PRESENTED THE FLAG
| in brief speech, delivered in modest
winning style. In the course OF her re
marks the flag was unfurled and the IN
scriptlens displayed, TO which she happily
| alluded.
Mr.. +. Reister, president OF the society,
received the flag and made a neat speech
| in which he expressed the appreciation OF
| the society and returned its thanks to the
| ladies. An appropriate anthem was sung
and the flag, in neat little ceremony,
| turned over to the standard bearer, who
received il with neat address.
The FLAG
! is magnificent affair, of artistic design
| and elegant material. The heavy bronze
staff ssurmounted by an eagle, from whose
beak card and tassel depend. The banner
| is composed OF heavy white silk, with
! e, l. hrni % rod
| by hand. On one side the design is harp,
| enclosed in wreath of laurel and oak
| Above, in German text, is the inscription
Presented by the Ladies OF the SSSIety."
and below, Harmonic United tS Maenner.
Choir" On the other side is the inscrip.
ton: "Arion, Wheeling, w. Va; organ
lied Sept. 10 Isl The flag was made in
Phllads Ia and is perfect in its construc-
ton. The committee Of ladies in charge
rs composed of the following
| Mesdames John G.. Hoffman, Sr., II. r.
BehrepS Fred. Schwertfeger, Chas. Appen-
teller, +. Rlester and Max Better.
| Misses Barbara Stoehr, Annie Hess, Ella
Hoffman, Emma l.obenstein, Aggie Hess
and Emma Bowers.
| MORE MUSIC.
The beautiful and familiar "Watch on
| the Rhine" was then sung by the Arion,
and the coacert closed with 4 brilliant
| overture by the orchestra.
| After the concert, the guess fingered
about the room, inspecting TIN flag, chat
! ting and laughing, while the flor was be-
| ing cleared When this was done the
music struck up and the company was soon
whirling about over the smooth floor in
| the dance. a tempting supper vas seSved
at II O'Clock, after which the dincing was
resumed aud continued until reasonable
| hour.
HONOR To PROFESSOR sCIIWKEY.
There was one pleasant inciient not
down on the programme, but which it is
pleasure to chronicle. When the Arion
came out to sing the last song President
Rester stepped forward and, in a very
| complimentary little speech presented Di.
l'reCtOr Schockey with monogram badge OF
| office to wear at Buffalo. The material is
gold and the device handsome. Professor
Schockey was both surprised and touched
by this mark Of esteem, but recovered him.
self and gracefully expressed his thanks.