Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21
THE RECEPTION


To the Members of the Legislature Mt THE
Female College, Last Night.
Last evening the descriptive powers and
vocabulary Of adieetives of the college re-
porter were taxed to their utmost. The oc'
casion was the reception and entertainment
rendered the members of the Legislature
by Miss Taylor, Of the Wheeling Female
College. ..... f. ~. 3.
In response to an elegant invitation
printed at the REGISTER Job Rooms, in their
notably artistic style, and accelerated BY an
intense desire to be present, he hied himself
away to this eminent temple Of learning.
Upon entering he was met by the eyer.at
tentiye but unobtrusiye sable dlgnItary,
who took charge of his chapeau, ulster and
goloshes. A most charming symphony IN
blue and gold then ushered him into the
hall, and having secured him an eligible
seat he proceeded to note the surroundings
The immense crowd that thronged the audi
forum showed the high niche this institu-
ton occupies in The estimation OF the people
of our city and Stste. Here were represent
ed in the staid Senators and dignifed
Delegates, the wit and intelligence Of the
Little Mountain State; here also were as
sembled en- masse the culture, wealth anO
chivalry of the Nail City; all gathered e
do homsge to the youth, beauty and eruG
tion Of the college.
These receptions have been given reIu
lsrly during every session since the removal
ofthe Capital to Wheeling, and have al
.-.,. ko,a 90 oo;n1,a hla tboE 40 oh rapurrp,,pt
is hailed with delight by those favored with
invitations.
As finale the one last evening was
most hattering and brilliant success. Al
early as Z o'clock the guests began to ar
rive, and at o'clock standiag room was al
q premium; the ephemeral triyolity which
is now agonizirg our populace, having no
apparent effect upon the attendance. The
ushers, Misses Strobe aud johnson, wore
very attentive and succeeded admirably in
providing the visitors with seats.
The entertainment which preceded the
formal reception in the College parlors, was
far above the ordinary. The first number
on the programme was given BY
Miss Crozier, the Principal of tht
music school connected with the college,
Miss Crozier's playing fully proved that the
instruction Of music is in very safe and
competent hands Miss Nina Blundon rem
dered III T-ouyatore," by Berger, in de.
Eghtful fashion, displaying her artistic abil-
tiles at their best. Miss Agnes
Lewis executed "Tittania' in a
very pleasing style. Miss Flora Pollack
amused the assembage greatly By her reel
tation Of THE Bad Boy" Miss Hattie
Mansbach performed The Chase. Of the
Lions" very acceptably.
Miss Daisy Cocksyne rendered ia Ga
selle" with admirable taste and caused un-
qualified pleasure TO all. A humorous dia.
lorre between the Misses Scofeld was
greeted at its conclusion with boundleSS ap-
plause. Miss Annie Shaw displayed excel
lent technique in her execution of Grand
Vale de Concuts ops. %, by Mattel
Miss Rena House recited selection in
her notably excellent style, winning gener
Gus approval. Miss Alma Conner sang
Who VIII buy my. Roses Red" This lady
has very sweet voice, her manner is pleas
ingand enunciation most excellent and is
always listeued to with pleasure. Mr.. Jos
DeyiDe recited "Roger aud |, :" in character
His elocuiion was excellent and the delinea'
ton admirably conceived.
The closing performance was most
pleasing innovation. Twelve fascinating
Young ladies in red uniform and each car.
rying a fan, in the command Of Miss Peter,
man, marched in singly, saluted and re,
tired to position: keeping time 10 a march
performed on the piano. by Miss Crozier.
Their crimson costumes brought wildly to
mind the night the victorious Democracy
inCsynRdined the municipality. They execu.
ted the Fan Drill with the utmost precisio
and exquisite grace. The difficult evolu-
tions aud manGouyers which they performed
dieting the most decided maniiestatio IS OF
approval.
The entertainment was followed By the
reception in the parlors. Here was pre-
sented most animated scene. 1t was an
interesting study to watch the stream OF
ladies in their attractive attire, with faces
beamiDg with. smiles and happiness, in
marked contrast with their sOmbre
clad and digni6ed appearing escorts, all in.
dulgipg their conversational powers without
reserve, in their efforts TO entertain. Miss
Taylor's imperturbable congeniality made
all feel perfectly at home, and the charming
ways Of the young lady students made a
pleasing impFessiou on ALL The tOilettes
Of the young ladies demand special mention.
They exhibited excellent taste in their cos.
tunes, being particularly handsome
and appropriate without being in
the least overdressed. They never appeared
to better advantage, in fact were veritable
"transcendant visions Of the was iIlumining
the darkness Of the Is, 50 fascinating the
younger and more susceptible SOLOS, that
we are. soiCitous as 10 their ability 10 con-
tinue the commendable application that has
ehar5 ctar;zed .thsir attention to the duties
incumbent upon. them, The affair came 90
happy conclusion about midnight, and was
d claIed by 81 to have been one ofthe most
enjoyable. in tie history.of the college