Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-19
QUITE A SUCCESS.
LAST EVENINGS LITERARY AND MUSICAL
ENTERTAINMENT.
Tbs Opsra House Crowded 70 the Doors By an Ap-
p'sciative Administering
Musicale

The people of Wheeling were offered
rase treat, last night, in the entertainment
given by Miss S. J. MehoGn and Prot.
Armstrong, assisted by selected pupils and
Miss Flora Williams. The Opera House
was crowded with one of the most select
audiences which have assembled this sea-
son. an unusually large percentage OF
ladies being present. The programme
showed most excellent arrangement and
the care evinced in the preparation ana
performance of the exercises rendered this
one of the best amatuer entertainments
which have been presented in Wheeling.
Part of the programme was opened by
| "Gipsy Chorus" by the Handel
Club, the singing Of which was eN-
cellent aud many tasteful and plctur-
esuue costumes were shown III the scene
Master William Brice next recited Marc
Antony's Grafton, In costume, ana de-
spite his youthful appearance the eH-
preston he gave to the character, COM
biued with his excellent articulation, won
for him recall. Miss Edith Wilkinson
then recited THE Children's Hour, en-
tering fully into the spirit of the se!ec-
ton. and preparing the audience for an
apureciation of the tableau which followed
il 1.-The Fall of Marengo' was next re-
cited by Miss Louise A. Norton, and al
though the character of the piece affords
little opportunity for display of action,
vet by her graceful gestures and the mas
terry of voice which was shown, she Won
most hearty round of applause. Then
came the chief attraction of the evening,
the sextette transcription, FL Asslrla una
Reginai,n by Verdi. tits bat seldom that
one in Wheeling has the opportunity
of hearing six pianists together, and there
| WAS unusual interest manifested III this
part of the programme on that account.
| The production is beautiful one aud was
executed in a mastery manner by the fol-
lowing performers: FIRST piano. MISS
| Nellie Warren and Miss Ella Webster;
second piano, Miss Alma B. Common and
Prof. Armstrong; third piano, Miss Jessie
Sharpe and Miss Ella Armstrong At the
conclusion of this several beautiful baSH-
cts of flowers were presented to the per-
formers and they were also recalled to the
stage to receive the plaudits OF the audi
cnce. Miss Rida Dean next reclted the
"Anrels of Buena Vista in the costume
Of a nun, winning recall by her earn
eat and impressive delivery. She was
followed by Miss Rena House in humOr-
ous recitation, "A Twilight ldyll," she
also being recalled. THE Lay Of u Mad
man" was rendered by Mr.. Harry Cald-
well in q most impressive manner, with
annropriate costume and scenery. lie
richly deserved the recall which he receiv-
ed. Miss Julia Farley next recited John
and Tibbie's Dispute" and charm
ed the audience by the
piquant rendition OF the Scot
fish 'brogue" and character, receiving Il
hearty recall The song, "Faluer dies
Alps" was next sung by Miss Flora Will
Gams who isalways favOrite here, last
night proving no exception. She was
called back to the stage amid the most
fattering applause. In the Quarrel OF
BrutuS and Cassius, = McsSrs Reymann and
| Albert Shafltr did some good acting and
received recall. The first part OF
the programme concluded with recIta-
ton "Sairy Camp" by Miss Annie Rich
ards, with two appropriate tabeauX. Miss
Richards also received a recall.
Part second was opened by twO piano
solos: Polonaise op. 26, Chopin, and SherzO,
Haberbier, by Miss Nellie Warren. Miss
Warren is an accomplished musician and
her excellent performance of these very
difficult productions is an honor both to
herself and to Prot. Armstrong, whose
punil she is. She was followed by Miss
Meholin who rected The Bells" Her
mower rs an clOcutoniSt is too well known
to need any praises from III, and the appre-
citation of the audience was shown by the
fattering recall which she received;
Miss Lottie Walters next rcclted
AUX Italians with fine elect,
and Miss Flora Williams sang second
solo Sunrise" 10y Wekelin, and was ac-
corded great applause. Mr.. LUCAS Hogc
then rccitcd The Goblins' in taking
manner, after which several scenes from
Macbeth" were presented. The Letter
scene with Miss Jennie Reich us Lar
Macbeth" WAS very impressive, and III
The Air-Drawn Dagger Mr.. Henry
EmSheimcr did some very strong
acting and received y hearty recall.
The sleep Walk with Miss
Mary l.. Butler as Lady Macbeth and
| AIr. Frank Ncsbitt and Miss Jennie Ieig-
enicldcr rs doctor and "NurSc' was
quite affecting. This scene was accom-
panied by some very fine piano music by
Misses Conner and Webster. Mr.. Samuel
Harper made quite hit by his recitation
of a Hard Shell Sermon, aud received a
recall. The entertainment closed with a
very eloquent recitation, Liberty and
Union" by Mr. Howard Roche and very
fine tableaux of "Union.'
The pianos used in the entertainment
were made by Kranich x Bach and were
from the store OF +. W. Banner. All the
musicians were pupils Of Prof. Armstrong,
and no doubt our readers will be delighted
TO learn that he has consented TO give a
musicale at the Opera House on Friday,
the both inst in which he will he assisted
by his pupils.