Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-04
GRACEFUL GYMgASYS
CALISTHRNIC STUDENTS GAVE A FINE EXHI-
BITION IN TURNER HALL LAST NIGHT.
A Large Array of Scholars Under Command Of
Professor Krogh-Many Novel and Pleas
ing Movements hrOducsd-Ths
Dance Lfterward.

One of the prettiest athletic exhioi-
tions given by school seen here In a
long while, was that at Turner Hail
last evening, under the auspices al the
Wheeling Jurnverein, and the immedl-
ate direction of Prof. Krogh.. Those
who have never seen one Of these exhi-
billions have little idea OF the charm
that exists in the grace, accuracy and
rythm of the movements. 1t was espe-
cially interesting last night, as an IN.
usually large number participated, and
everything moved like clock-work.
There was a large gathering OF the
friends of the scholars, and both the
main hall and gallery were filled Win
delighted on-lookers. Music was FUR
nished by the Opera House orchestra,
and to the enlivening measures the
gymnasts seemed to go through the
evolutions more easily than ever. After
an overture by the orchestra came
series of calsthenics by small boys,
which were well enacted, after which
came some novel bell exercises by
class of little girls, all appropriately ar
rayed for the occasion. One OF the
features of the second girls class was
the gymnastic game; then came the
oblique ladder movements for the Sec
ond boys class, an exercise which re-
quired some muscle and agility. A
splendid closing to the first part OF the
program was the horizontal bar with
pyramid by the older students, who did
some really marvellous work. They
were loudly applauded at the close.
Part second opened up with q song
by large number of male singers,
with orchestra accompaniment. 1t was
the Beethoven Singing Society and
their renditions were heartily encored
by the large assemblage. Next came
iron wand exercises and groupings By
one OF the mems classes. They were
most neatly executed, and displayed a
dexterity seldom surpassed at athletic
exhibitions The other two features OF
part second was the long rope jumping
and the dumb-bell lifting, the latter by
the older students. A beautiful spec
tacle was then afforded by the girls Of
the second and third classes in what is
called Torch Relgen. 1t was drill
OF some sixteen little girls with colored
gas globes lighted on frame above
their heads. and as they wound in and
out of the various figures so systematic
ally, the ever changing colors OF the
globes made most effective scene, and
at the close of the drill they were loud
~ applauded.
Part third was opened with song by
the Martins Ferry M9nnerchor which
was splendidly rendered. One OF the
notable numbers of this part was the
club swinging of Frank e. Miller,
which was enthusiastically received. 1t
was Mr.. Miller, it will be remembered,
who recently won the club swinging
contest.at the Pittsburg Turner'S Dis
trict. Some of the grouping and
grounds pyramids were excellent, and
considerable ingenuity was displayed.
At the close of the exhibition, which
by the way was testimonial to Prof.
Krogh, the floor was cleared and dane
ing was soon inaugurated and continued
uninterruptedly until nearly two o'clock
when the festivities ceased, all much
pleased.