Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-16
THRONG OF PEOPLE.
THE MUHLEMAN BENEFIT PACKS The OPERA
HOUSE CLEAR TO THE DOORS.
One Of the Most Successful Testimonials Ever Given
in the City-The Ksrmoise Dances as Popular
as Ever-Othsr Entertaining Features.

Mr.. Eugene zimmerman, the HTemdH re-
Gently injured while in the heroic and
perilous discharge of duty. Wheeling al
ways has felt for the needy and tenderly
cared for the afflicted, and her charita-
bic endeavors have ever been sincere
and generous. Such an out-pOuring Of
the heart as witnessed last night is in
keeping with the spirit of the Pan-Han-
die city.
II has been a long time since the
Opera House contained such throng
Of people. To those not there it is dill
dcut TO convey an adequate idea Of the
vast asSemblage. Every seat was occu-
pied, both in the auditorium and the
balcony. Long after the seats were
filed people still crowded in until every
available foot OF space was occupied,
aud along the aiSleS and in the rear OF
the auditorium il was a solid bank OF
humanity. In the gallery such con-
dition Of affairs has seldom been
seen. Here the standing room
was filed to the inch, and
IN the southeast corner all the high
seats were filled, and people clambered
up on the backs, forming pyramidal
group Of humanity, with their heads al
most touching the ceiling. This was
the apex Of the great throng. Such
was the crush that the only way one
who was standing could get glimpse
at the stage was through a mans arm
when he happened TO move it just right,
or over the shoulders by standing on
tip-toes. Ii required much turning,
twisting and sQuirming to see the feat
ures on the stage.
This splendid benefit was conceived,
arranged and successfully carried out
by City Clerk Thoner, who was ably as
sisted by Chief OF Police McNichol,
Chief Of Fire Department Healy, and
Clerk VIM. Fee, these four forming the
committee having all the arrangements
in charge, and the success which at
tended their endeavOrs was indeed fiat
terlng. Fully 1900 tickets were sold,
and between 1900 and 1900 persons
were packed in the Opera House last
night. II is estimated that about 81, $50
will be netted for the unfortunate ire
man.
The entertainment opened with the
grand march as performed 50 beautiful
ly in the KermOiSe. IL was led by Miss
Sara Sweeney, who so charminglY i'm
personated the Queen In the late ker-
noise, and Mr.. w. b. Day. The figures
were all neatly enacted, and the mag
nifcent effect of the many colored par
Elephants called forth loud applause,
Following the grand march came the
l. ah nrn Of
urettlest features of the KermoiSe, and
it fairly brought down the house. Mrs.
Morris Horkheimer who was chaperone
OF this dance looked carefully after the
training Of the participants.
Mr.. Andrew Ray then appeared on
the stage and gave character recita-
ton, which was much enjoyed but still
more so was the response TO the encore
when he acted out the remarks OF the
"o5erioyful gentleman" 1t caught on
immensely.
Then came the Scotch dance, which
was pleasantly exacted, after which Mr..
W. +. Day favored the audience with a
song, which drew forth loud and long
continued applause. II was finely rem
dered. But the great captivators in the
amid a wave of applause, Miss Fannie
Wheat and Miss Eliza Speidel. 1t was
as rich as ever, and could one but
have heard the pimentary remarks
going the rounds Of the people,
they could plainly have seen that they
were tickled 10 the core. They re-
ceived the same uproariouS applause at
the close Of the Highland Fling, which
they enacted later in the programme.
The little dancers were presented with
handsome boQuets over the fo0tlights.
Next came a pleasing and artistic
performance, club swinging by Mr..
Frank Miller. The ease, grace and cor
rectueSs Of his movements elected many
favorable comments, and it was really
one OF the very entertaining features
Of the programme. Mr.. Miller
is a splendid example Of physique, solid.
compact and well developed. he is one
OF the members Of the Wheeling Ath-
letic Club. Later in the programme
Prof. Jacob LooS, of the Wheeling Ath-
letic Club, and three OF his pupils, gave
a HORIZONTAL bar exhibition that would
do credit TO older and more renowned
organizations. The various acts were
Justly greeted with warm marks Of APP
proyal, showing in measure the re-
markable form and muscular develop
ment attained in the Wheeling Athletic
Club.
The Gavotte which followed was as
pretty as ever, aud most heartily enjoy
ed. Mr.. Chas. Zulaut rendered solo
that found a hearty response. The
Irish Dance swept all before it as usual,
rs it was one OF those dances OF which
one never tires.
The Premier Banjo, Guitar and Mand-
oline Club rendered some very select
music, The boys all seem to have per-
feet control over the instruments, and
fairly made them speak last night.
They were greeted with showers OF ap-
plaUSe.
Mrs. Flora Williams vocal solo was
received with enthusiastic favor, that
while encores were not generally
allowed on account Of the length OF the
programme, she was obliged 10 re-
appear to satisfy the desires Of the lis
teners. Mrs Williams mas a sweet,
clear and most agreeably sounding
voice.
The other dances enacted were the
Sailors Hornpipe' the Indian Dance and
the American Dance, the Indian Dance
fairly setting the audience wild. Many
new and novel features were introduced
in the Indian Dance.
Mr.. II. V. Arkle rendered Bring
Back the Old Fellow which thorough
" moved the vast audience. Mr.. Ar
kles voice was in excellent trim last
night, and the full sentiment Of the
song was brought out with striking ef-
feet. The listeners with one accord