Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-28
THE OWLS.
Wisdom From the Minsrva Liter
ary Society.
interesting Entertainment, Last Night by
the Young Ladies Of the Wheel :
ing Female College.

Had Minerva, the goddess Of wisdom aud
most accomplished of all the goddesses,
witnessed the successful efforts OF her
youthful prototypes last night at the
Female College, she mus: have felt par.
donsble pride. At o'clock College Hall
was filed with refined and
highly appreciative audience composed Of
the numerous friends of the performers,
and quite q number Of susceptible young
spriss whose chief thoughts were on the
reception TO take place after the entertain
nent.
The Owls" is the name by which the
members OF the society are familiar
Nv known by the rival society,
this nocturnal biped being sacred TO tIs
aforementioned NEUROLOGICAL divinity.
The entertainment WAS In each and every
particular worthy the most profuse encomi-
uus and reflected great credit on them.
selves and their instructors. The first per-
an instrumental duet, "Ooeron" Fan
TASTE by Ley0ach, which was per-
formed by Misses Marshall and Baldwin
in a most excellent manner and arou sed
the audience to the anticipation Of an en-
tertainment unusually fine. The Presi-
dent Of the society, Miss Annie L. Knapp,
then delivered the address in quiet aud
pleasing manner.
Miss Carrie A. Cockayne, next perform.
ed an instrumental solo Midsummer
Nights Dream" in a most pleasing man.
ner and was received with much applause.
Miss Laura Conner recited The Wicked
Little Girl" very nicely.
Miss Lulu l.. Doug ass next performed an
instrumental solo, 'Pluie de Corail," by
De Grau, in manner highly commends.
BILE, displaying an exquisite touch.
Miss Lulu n. Kendslrs essay, "a Day In
a Great Mans Life" was an account OF
an occurrence In Bible times, being de.
scrip,ive of the battle between King Di.
vid's army and the army of Absalom
his son, in which Absa'om
traordinary style, showing her decided
capability for essay writing. Next folloH-
ed one OF the gems OF the evening,
vocal duet, "Quarreling Neighbour" by
Misses Blanche Kendall and A IN Conner.
The young ladies voices are notably clear
and sweet, and they sang it in their best
style, which was received with decided ap.
probation.
Miss Matte Hall recited "Jamis" most
admirably, displaying careful elocutionary
training.
Miss Tia Marshall performed an instru.
mental solo, "Fete Hongroise, by 5. Smith,
in her usual fine style.
Miss Clare Hammond. a diminutive
young miss recited Little Gretchen"
very nicely for one so young. Another
gem was Miss o. c. Weidmau's recitation;
she appeared in costume aud deliver
I'd q dissertation on "Womsn's Rights"
declaring their wrongs and espousing
their rights TO participa in torchlight pro.
nd 70 tTr. ifa ri
she was greeted with great applause.
Mrs. Hammond aud Miss Lulu Kendall
next performed an instrumental duet,
SIKH Symphony" BY Haydn, in elegant
style.
The most suspicious event of the even
ing was the inception Of the society paper,
The Hoot of the Owls" This new ven.
ture in the field Of embryonic
journalism displayed decided origi-
read by the charming and talented editor,
Miss Anna NJ Baush. She read the con-
tents in her usual agreeable manner, and
the paper was a success, but was rather
personal in remarks on Jokes on the
School Girls" several young men who
we're present being beld up as a target for
their wit, as well as the ladies.
Miss Alma Corners instrumental solo,
"Adesta Fiddle" was very accceptably
performed.
Prof. Kidd, the celebrated elocutionist,
then recited several selections in fault
less manner and was boisterously applaud
ed. The last performance was = vocal
quartet, Obadiah by the Misses Kendall
and Messrs. Blu lard and Devore. They ap.
peared in suitable costume and sang tie
cellently.
AFTER the performance "The Owls" held
a reception in the College parIors. The
opportunity was taken advantage OF with
great avidiiy by the aforesaid susceptible
sprigs, and they were soon engaged in
tete a.tete with their faVOritcs, remaining
until late hour.
This closed another OF the Colleges most
enjoyable entertainments, those present
wishing that they were held more fire..
quently.