Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-16
ELKS OUTING.
OVER ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE ENJOY TIE
FESTIVITIES AT THE PARK.
An Excellent Musical Programme Rendered, Fol-
lowed by Display Of fireworks and
Dancing in the Pavilion.


cess. Seldom has there been such
large attendance at any outdoor affair,
not Of public character, given recent
ly in this vicinity, yet the invi-
tatlons were so judiciously placed that
the crowd was congenlal one.
The parade, which had been arranged
for the afternooR, was abandoned owing
to the fact that great many members
could not participate owing TO business
engagements. The members OF Wheel
ing Lodge and number OF visiting
brothers went out on the five O'Clock
w. 81 E. G.. motor. About a hundred
went out on the six motor. Two trains
were found necessary to take the crowd
at seven o'clock, and the assemolage
was further augmented by two train
loads an hour later.
The Park had been decorated with
Chinese lanterns and presented quite
pleasing sight. Seats were arranged
on the dancing pavilion, facing the
platform. These were filed when the
eight motor arrived, and all the seats on
the slope were also occupied, as we'll as
| all the available standing room about
the platform. Many Of the gentlemen
wore overcoats on account Of the cool
atmosphere. Many handsome costumes
were noticed among the ladies.
1t was nearly s O'Clock when Bro. Z.
R. Tracy arose and announced that,
owing to illness in his family, Prosecut-
ing Attorney j. A. Howard was unable
to be present. He was to deliver the
opening address, and the audience was
greatly disappointed.
THE ENTERTAINMENT.
The Opera House Orchestra played
the opening overture in faultess man.
ner. It was received with many dem
onstraticns of applause, as were also
| the other selections which were rem
| dered during the evening, as only this
musical organization can render them.
The best number on the programme was
| a solo by Mr.. Harry Sweeney, entitled
''The Old Guard" 1t was rendered in a
| very. pleasing manner, and well re-
ceived. Mr.. Chas. E. Zulauf sang in
his rich bass voice the solo, 81 Fear no
Foe" and was rewarded with liberal
applause. "The Carnival OF Venice"
| was the difficult selection Of Mrs. Flora
Williams, but she sang it in a manner
which completely captivated the large
audience.
Will B. Day was heard to good ad-
vantage I'm the tenor solo Answer"
He was followed by Miss Mary f. Bank
ard, who received a flattering recep-
| ton. She rendered "Where the Lin
dens Bloom" by Buck, and in response
to the prolonged applause OF the au-
dieuce, sang a pretty ballad which
was very pleasing. One OF the best
numbers on the programme was
the last, the quartette, "Voegels
Waltz" by Mrs. Flora Williams, Miss
Bankard and Messrs. Day and Zulauf. 1t
caught the audience in great shape, and
the performers were obliged TO repeat
it. A selection by the orchestra closed
the programme, each number Of which
was of exceptional merit
THE FIREWORKS
While the floor was being cleared,
preparatory to dancing, the orchestra
marched TO the summit OF the mound,
followed by the entire crowd. Japanese
lanterns were hung about in profusion,
and the place was brilliantly lighted.
About ten o'clock the fireworks were
started. 1t was the most elaborate
pyrotechnic display witnessed in this
vicinity for number Of years. Rockets
and candles followed each other in quick
succession, and bombs and wheels varied
the display. The orchestra played a
number of selections, lending an addi-
tional charm to the scene which was en-
ioyed by the large crowd. During the
intervals between selections by the or
chestra, the Eclipse Quartette, colored,
sang a number of sentimental songs and
plantation melodies in very pleasing
manner.
Part Of the orchestra remained on the
mound while the remaining pieces re-
turned to the dancing pavilion, which
fairly divided the interest of the crowd
with the pyrotechnic display. This
feature Of the evenings programme
was in charge Of committee composed
OF Clark Hamilton, Will Cassell and
Milt Mabls, and they left nothing to be
desired.