Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-27
sWEET eaARITT.
OasIlass Of a Series Of Brilliant
: Entertainments
. Be Given Under TIE Auspices Of the
wOmsnls Benevolent Society Of
this cib---The Pro-
gramms.

verbal, but the indications are that the
coming series of entertainments, under the
auspices Of the Womens' Benevolent Society,
viii throw into the shade and eclipse all for
msr efforts looking 10 the alleyiation OF
distress and want among those who have
been driven by circumstances beyond their
control to seek aid and comforts at the hands
of charitable organizations. Foremost
among 6esl societies of this nature Is the
association Of ladies above named. The
good II has done during the past year has
been only limited by its means, as many re-
eipients Of Its bounty viii freely testify, and
with view to replenishing Its almost
EXHAUSTED ExCHEoUER
and supplying the immediate wants of
those dependent in q Measure upon il, it
was, few weeks ago, determined to enter
upon 9 series Of entertainments, varied in
their nature and novel in conception. The
plan at once met with universal approval,
and the details was At once placed in the
hands Of az intelligent committee Of ladies
and gentlemen, who have been hard at
work perteeting arrangements necessary.
These plans have now been so far matured.
as TO admit of specification, and brilliant
success seems assured.
The first OF this series of entertainments
viii be fancy dress skating party, at the
CAPITAL rink, the use Of which has been very
kindly rendered BY Messrs. Larkin and
Handlan, for the occasion. This event viii
be unique, and has excited the liveiest an
ticipstions among the bells and beaux Of
the city. Many of the ladies are hard at
work upon elaborate costumes, while a
large number OF gent emen are preparing
10 transform themselves into things OF
beauty, anS ::viciug with the ladies in the
amount Of care and attention they are be-
slowing up their make up.
The following programme for the even
ing has been drawn up, subject to modihca-
ton or addition:
Grand beneHt skating party, under the auspices Of
the W. h & Of wheeling.
CAPITOL RINK, JASUARr So
1. Grand entrance at clock, In costume.
2. Thirty minutes skating BY children only.
s. Thirty minutes Grand march for ladies and gen
l. Fifteen minutes-General skating.
8 Fifteen minutes-LancerS
:. Thirty miLutes-Hat mile rsce Tor prizes, ten gem
temen 10 cOm pete.
l. Fifteen minutes-Virgnia reel.
8. Fifteen minules-General skating.
This programme will undoubtedly give
general satisfaction, those to whom it was
shown yesterday being delighted with 1t. A
floor committee, consisting OF Messrs. Sam
A. Miller, Irwin Singleton, John r. Rihel-
dalFer, S. B. Harrison and Austin Beach.
has been selected, and with the manage
ment in their hands there can be no such
word as lack Of pleasure and enjoyment,
The admission viii probably be Is cents
for skaters and so cents for spectators, with
children at hall price.
On the evening of February 9th there will
be an entertainment at the Opera House,
including the performance Of an Operstts,
THE "MsrLEToE BoUGH,
BY MIST. ]. Norton, in which the characters
will be taken by children. Following this will
be a scene from Dickens. in which Messrs,
Cam. Somers, Charles OFT and others viii take
part. This entertainment is in charge OF
the following committee Of ladies: Mrs. 5
D. TAYLOR, Mrs. Frank Hesrne, Mrs. An
drew Patterson, Miss Ida Harden and Mrs.
Col. Arnett. The programme will be re-
pested at matinee on the following Sstur-
day. Tickets will be on sale at Banners
next Monday.
On the evening Of February I, at Ger
mania hall, there will be
FIVE O'Clock TEA,
under the supervision Of a committee Of
winch Mrs. DR.. Hazlett is chairman. Re
freshments viii also be served under the
direction of Mrs DR.. Hupp and others.
There viii be a general meeting of the
various committees at the Lindsey Instl.
tute tomorrow afternoon, when final ar
Engagements will be made and the smaller
details attended to.
That the efforts of the ladies will be
crowned With complete and fitting sue
GEES, we have not the slightest doubt, and
the public can rest assured that no pains
will be spared to render the various enter
iaiuments thoroughly enjoyable.