The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-14
THE CARNIVAL TOURNAMENT
At the Capitol Rink Last Nigh. Big Sue

One would suppose that after the grand
fancy dreRs skating carnivals given during
the past two week., ono ut the Capitol
rink for the benefit OF tho womeaa' Union
Benevolent Society OF the city and the
other Thursday evening last in Bridge
port, Tor the benellt OF the Benevolent So.
ciety Of that place, that fancy dress carni.
walls would have lost their attractiyeaess
for both skaters and spectators, but that
such is not the case wAs more than proven
by the swell affair OF that nature, given at
the Capitol rink last evening by the clever
proprletors, Mcssrs. Larkin & Handlan.
Every seat in tho house was filled at an
early hour by tho best people Of the
city and many stood up; the humber Of
those in costume was also surprisingly
large. There wero probably oyer one
hundred. While this number vas not Rs
large OF course, as at the Women's Union
benevolent Society carnival-there being
only few children on the surface last
night-the skaters had Q much better
time, for the little ones were lot eentin-
ually under foot.
About forty couple took part in the
grand march, which was led by Prof..
Schaier and Miss Hattie Bodley, who Sas
most becomingly costumed, assisted by
Mr.. viii Day and Miss Lotto Jelters.
The handsome and elegant costuming
wasa matterof much surpriSet to those who
attended the former carnival. Nearlyal oi
those taking part laat night also took part
two weeks ago, yetonly In 2 Tow Instances
were the same costumes worn. The
ladies were all handsomely dressed last
night and many, new and and. move novel
ideas were carried out. Miss sallie
Sweeney maids . bright picture in her
italian peasants aressI the Misses
Hess were two demnre, Quaker laAsles; ;
Mrs. VIM. Handlan wQs q flppypld lady,
and there were others deserving OF notiea
but space, forbids 1t. Mr.. Louis Delaplaip
in his beautiful satin costume OF the old
French period, when long swall0w-tailed
coats, rufiles and huge cooked hats were
worn, carried of the palm among
the gentlemen. pr, &. O, VIII
let's was correctly gotten up IS
mild hammered cowboy who looked
ready and willing to shoot at the drop Of Q
hat. Then there was the usual Lot OF
peasants, soldiers, clowns, etc. Tho rich,
eat toilet shown was that Of Mrs, VIM.
SChWertterper-a light brocaded embroid'
cred satin. The attaches Of the rink were
in full dress.
After the grandma there Aass laugh.
ableclown'sr and then 0amethe toQfRa=
ment. Eightrodswere suspended from the
roof four on each side, and on the ndswere
hung email iron rings. There were six
teen daring knights 10 enter the lists.
They were armed With light canes and
Obliged TO skats aFoaaQ once as
fast as possible and take % many
rings as possible on the end OF their canes.
John Butterfeld, Jr., modest appearing
knight Vhosa only badge was cap be-
longing 10 the Opera House band, was the
successful man, He secured Aye Of the
eight rings in 2Sl seconds, doing 1t grace
fully and winning deserved applause.
Dr.. ]. Z. Smith then announced that
Alr. Butterfield had the privilege Of CROWN
Ing the lady he might select, as Queen OF
the Tournament and produced an ex-
puisite ioral crown that the management
lad provided. Mr.. Rutterfeld was again
warmly applauded, and when he led out |
hiSs Sis Wilson, OF LaBelle street, the |
llappInR Of hands was almost deaiening.
He could not have made more suitable
,hoice or ono who bore her honors so
Vastly and modestly as did Miss Wilson.
Her dark brunette type Of beauty was
greatly enhanced by Q pretty gypsy's
iress, and when crowned. all were willing
d do h0r homage. It was delightful
proceeding and pleased everyone.
The management Of the Capitol rink
Icored big hit last night and may well
eel proud pfih