The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-08-10
A PLEASANT SOCIAL SESSION
Given by the wheeling Lodge of Elks Last
EvenInE.


The ladies' social session held by
Wheeling Lodge No. IS, B. p. o. Elks,
at the G. A. r. hall last evening, was by
odds the most successful and delightful
of the several public entertainments
that have been given by this lodge dur
ing its short but very creditable exist
ence, and it is a question whether the
order in any other city ever gave pub
lie affair that was more thoroughly en-
joyed both by Elks and their guests,
than was the one Of last night.
The lodge held private session from
1880 till $3.50 o'clock, after which the
doors were thrown open and hearty
welcome given the ladies' and gentlemen
as they gathered. The Elks were dis
tinguished by broad badges OF pink rib
bon and button hole bouquets. They
were assiduous in their attentions and
made every one feel that the welcome
was sincere one. Several prominent
citizens were present with their families,
and the large turnout OF ladies was quite
noticeable. The audience us u whole
was fine one, very gratifying to the
members OF the order.
The session was opened about o o'clock
by Exalted Ruler c. r. Tracy. While
the guests had been assembling the
Opera House orchestra had, from its
place in the gallery, played several ex-
cellent numbers, and during the even
ing's entertainment it assisted with Sc
lections that were warmly applauded
Mr.. Tracy introduced Captain i. B.
Dovcner, who briefly explained the
aims and objects Of the order OF Elks.
Ex-Exalted Ruler Seeley was then called
to the chair to preside, in taking which
he made some pleasing remarks, elabor-
ating on what Captain Dovener had said.
Mayor g. W. Seabright had been made
Sergeant'at.Arms for the occasion, his
occupancy OF that Office being designated
by huge tin star worn on his swelling
breast. Secretary Houser was Mt his
desk with several well sharpened pen
ellis and large pad ST paper. Between
the numbers on the programme the
Sergeant.at. Arms was kept busy by or
ders Of the Chairman, bringing up mem
bers OF the lodge before the rOstrum,
where they were severely lectured for
things they had done or else failed to
do, and the Secretary was kept equally
busy recording the fines that were i'm
posed in connection with the lecture.
All of this furnished amusement for
everybody and the laughs were almost
continuous.
The programme presented was as fol-
flows: Prof, George Heinlein OF the Fac
ulty of the State Blind Asylum ut Co.
lumbus, and himself blind, who is
spending his vacation at his home in
Bridgeport, played piano solo that won
him an enthusiastic encore. Miss Rena
House gave recitation. Mrs. Oscar
Sceley sang Il solo and was obliged to
sing again in answer TO rousing
recall. Her Accomplishments were
nicely played by Miss Sara
Sweeney. Mr.. Frank Hennig reCited
the dagger Scene from Macbeth" and
one OF "Hamlet's" soliloquies in his u.s.
ual fine dramatic manner. Ellsworth
Gill played several solos well on mouth
organ. Little Pearl Seeley sang Brock
a-bye-Baby" in such n cute style that
every one in the audience fell
IN love Win tne Ilttle luuy. bliss
Georgia Van Fossen played as Il
piano solo selection from "Lu-
cia dc I.ammermoor." Mr.. Harry
Emshimer gave Il recitation. Mr.. Will
Is. Days sweet tenor voice was heard
with pleasure in a solo from "The Little
Tycoon ;"hc sang with orchestral accom-
painment. Mrs. Seeley and her daughter
played piano solo and Mr.. Otto Schulz
gave two recitations.
Refreshments were then served.
There was excellent rec cream, fine
cakes and plenty OF them and good lem
Onade. AS may be inferred, this was
by no means the least pleasant feature
OF the evenings entertainment. The
session was brought to close about
midnight by the singing OF the Elks'
great song, "Auld Lang Syne."