Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-13
SWEET sIGoUKNEYS
Celebrate Their Fifteenth Anniversary
Vary Successfully.

Celebrate Their Fifteenth Anniversary
Very Successfully.
The sigourney Literary Society of the
Wheeling Female College celebrated their
fifteenth anniversary last evening BY giving
their usual annual entertainment. In spite
of the incement weather quite large audi
ence greeted the young ladies. The ushers
were Misses Annie Harvey, Bertha Zevely,
Maude Hunter and Kate Lukens.
The programme was excellent-commen-
rurate with the occasion-and its presenta-
ton so enjoyable that the listener
was more than compensated
for having braved the elements
The in iiyidual merits of the several men,
bers were recognized and appreciated. The
musical numbers were Of a particularly
pleasing character, and the proficiency the
performers displayed in their technical de-
mands excited admiration. The recitationS
were also of high order, the young ladies
exhibiting their elecutionary powers to eX-
cellcnt advantage. The applause was at
Tin es vigorous and tenacious-no stereo
tyred mannerism-and it was evident that
ali were we'll pleased.
The opening number of the programme
was one OF Schulhoffs brilliant waitzes,
which was performed with unusual spirit by
Misses Shaw and keeyer.
The President of the Society, Miss Josie
Pererman, next delivered an address to the
audience. Her manner was exceedingly
attractive.
One of Leybachs sparkling waltzes was
executed by Miss Cora Parkinson in ad-
mirobly effective style.
Miss Emma johnson read an essay, en-
titled, "Kpots and Snarls," as applied TO life
depicting their deprecating results.
A recitation by Miss Flora Pollack
pleased the audience immensely, and in
response to an encore recited another
humorous selection.
Miss Nina Blundon rendered /" "Hortensie," !"
composition of Gustsve Langes, with
dsiny airiness, giving uninterrupted delight
from first to last
Miss Kate Keevers performance Of
''Stcphane" produced an especially happy
impression.
Miss Lizzie Hunter recited "a Felon's
Cell with excellent dramatic interpreta-
ton, and met with quite an ovation. AS
an encore she recited an irresistibly funn y
parody entitled Romeo and Juliet
Miss Agnes Lewis executed piano solo,
La Baladine, very smoothly and harmoni-
ously.
Miss Rena House recited a selection en-
titled Toms Little Star" poriraying the
elation and adversely Of stage struck
maiden in q most cOmmendable manner
displaying her his;riopic talent very decid-
edly.
Miss Annie Shaw rendered Premiere
Id, lie Rustique, with admirable technique.
Tie several movements being presented
with charming clearness throughout.
Ike society paper "Sigcurney Lsurels,
wss read by its charming editress, Miss
yirgie ShafTer The productions exhibited
versatility and pungency. Considerable
wit was indulged in at the expense OF the
yoang ladies and several gentlemen.
At this juncture Miss Evans, Presi lent
Of the Minerva Society. advanced, aud in
short speech, presented basket OF beanti'
fu exoiics. Miss Peterman responded hap
pily in few well chosen words.
Misses Parkinson and Blundon performed
o military gslOp with charming precision
and concluded the programme.
A parlor reception was then announcer.
These receptions sre alwsys enjoyable.
They afford the young ladies an opportunity
Of c1ltivatipg the acquaintance of numerous
inn reasonable swains who are always pres
ent. Abont II o'clock the congenial as
semllage dispersed ::consciously happy O
having spent a most enjoyable evening.