Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-12
LOVELY ALTGYHBIN
CELsBSATzD YESTERDAY THE SECOND ANN
VERSARY OF ITS OPENING
Several Hundred Visitors Admire the Handsome
Building and Spacious and Beautiful
Grounds-The Musical Entertain
ment and Supper.


msnt and Supper.
Under circumstances which must
have been very gratifying TO the Exec
utiye Boards Of Altenheim, the second
anniversary CT that beautiful suburban
Institution was observed yesterday even
ing with appropriate exercises Inc
weather was all that could be desired,
and the attendance was commensurate
with the most sanguine expectations OF
those having the affair in charge Ihe
Home was tastefully decorated Tor the
occasion. potted plants ana orlght
flowers being artistically arranged 10
each pooK and corner throughout the
handsome building. The well-kept
lawns. sipuous drives and pretty walks,
All lent an air OF beauty to tue
Dlace whether viewed from
tba road or the broad
verandas which extend around the
bpilding. Over the entrance gate ana at
different points along the walks leading
IN the home were archwayS hung with
Japapese lanterns. They were also dis
nIaved i'm prOfusion about the exterior
OF the building. The effect when the
candles were lighted after DARK was
brilliant and animated.
About three hundred and fifty tickets
were disposed Of, and nearly four hun
dred persons were present during TIE
afternoon. The ladies predomlnated'
But few people went out on the early
motors. the four and FIVE o'clock motors
bringing the largest numbers. Many
saw the new w. 4 +. O.. Station for the
first time, aud were OutSpOken IN their
admiration OF the cosy anc convenient
building. The Opera House band was
stationed in a cool and inviting spot
lust north of the Home, and the arrival
of the four o'clock motor was the signal
for the music 10 commence. With snort
fptermissious the orchestra continued
playiug all afternoon, and many oil the
visitors took advantage OF the seats pro-
ylded, TO listen 10 the programme OF
classic and popular melody rendered as
only the Opera House band can.
In the reception hall, at the head OF
the stairway leading from the principal
entrance, the visitors were received Oy
a committee of ladies composed OF Mrs.
Anton Reymann, Mrs \. b. Scott Mrs.
NJ. A. Franzheim, Mrs. Henry Bleber-
son, Mrs. John Frew and Mrs. walker
Peterson. The members OF the Execu-
tive Board were also present, and assist
ed I'm making the guests feel comfort
able. They were conducted through
the different departments Of the Home,
some OF which have been Improved and
beautifed since the last anniversary.
There are at present eleven ladies at
the Home, exclusive OF the matron and
assistants. They mingled With tbs Wis
itors and took evident pleasure IN show
ing them about, and listening TO the ex-
pressions Of delight which were heard
upon all sides.
After examining the Home, and saun-
tering about the shaded walks on the
slope In the rear, the appetites OF the
Visitors were sharpened and the supper,
which was served from o'clock until
5. was discussed vita apparent relish,
(The hall on the second floor was con-
lverted into a dining room, and the
tables were filed at all times. The
menu would have tempted the most ex-
acting epicure. An efficient corps Of
.h>aies fitted about the dining halls
an ministered 20 tine wants OF the
gu They were Mrs. George f.
Sttel, Nrs. l.. G. Stifel, Mrs. II. f..
BehrenS, Mrs. James Riddle, Misses
Nellie, "a % rd Anna Lang, Mary
Sttfel, Annie Rermaun, Anna Hess,
Louise Stliel, Ana Wingerter, Annie
Sage, Augusta Sci el, Nettle Reymann,
GeorglAna Pracht nd others.
During the aiterIb bon and evening an
excellent programub Of vocal and in
strumental numoeri Twas rendered in the
paror. Mr.. Chas. kulauf won frequent
applause by MS excellent singing, and
also Mr.. W. b. DaI Miss Anna Lang
acted as accomPanst, aud also rendered
one or two piano solos. which were
warmly received. Miss Lewis. of Pitts
burg, played severn instrumental solos
and was literally BDlauded. The pro-
gramme was who'll imDromptu. but not
less enjoyable for AT reason.
The visitors rturned 70 the city
on the elghts ali nine o'clock mo-
tors, but many hlgered until the last
motor came, ana Ten left the Home re-
luctantly' "A eioSx room was provided
for guests. ana Vas In charge Of Carl
Lang apd Lawren,e Revmann.
The Board Of M,nagers OF the Home
return thanks q all who contributed
toward making "a, anniversary celebra-
tion such a lat bring success. The
Home was htted hD in 1890, aud was
three years old Yesterday, 1t stands as
a beautiful ana elhuring monument 10
the philanthropy of its founder, Anton
Reymann. Inc lumber OF aged women
who are being bred for is constantly
increasing, aud he buildings and sur
roundings are excellent condition.
The new water works is in operation,
and the pumping station and big tanks
were visited oy many people yesterday.
The water IS adapted for drinking aud
culinary PURPOSES, and is clear as crys-
tai, and as "SoIt' as any used In Wheel
ing. The water works will in time be q
source OF considerable revenue 10 the
Home, aud may alone maintain il in the
near future ready about twenty
residences Ia the Valley are receiving
their supply IRON Altenheim, and sew
eral contemplated buildings In the
vicinity Will De plped for the water.
HELD To THE GRAND JURY.
The jail Breakers II ken Before a Justice.
Yesterday
John Sutton, Cif5rd Hanes. John T.
Shefin, John Micbaels and Anthony
Corners, the five prisoners who attem pt-
ed 20 break jail, We're arraigned before
Justice Arkle, yesterday. for the Offense