Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-08
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or the entertainment too much can
not be said in the way Of praise. Very
few In the audience knew anything OF
its nature, except those who were di-
rectly connected with it. II was there
fore a revelation, as pleasing as il was
novel. From an artistic standpoint, it
was a complete success. There was
nothing lacking in any detail that would
contribute to that end; the scenic effects
and the costumes and attitudes os those
who participated, were faithful repro
dnctions Of the famous paintings in the
Art Gallery at the Fair.
To say that the audience was pleased
would be to express it mildly. Each
picture was accorded generous applause,
as we'll as the vocal and instrumental
numbers which varied the programme.
In fact each number was encOred. The
general expression Of opinion was that
it was one of the best, II not be best,
amateur entertainment ever ven in
the city.
The ladies who had charge I the
affair, are delighted with sue
cess, and have consented, on account
of the popular demand, to reproduce it
tonight. A great many people were
unable to attend the first production
for various reasons and il is expected
that the theatre will be again crowded
tonight. There will, be a number of
large parties from Bellaire, Bridgeport
and Martins Ferry. Seats will be
placed on sale carly this morning at
Houses music store and they are ex-
pected to go of with rush.
The first number on the programme
was the Descriptive Fantasia, IAN Al
ternoon in the Midway Plaisance," by
G. Luders, which was rendered by the
Opera House Orchestra. This was alone
worth the price of admission" espe-
cially to those who have visited the
Fair. One could pot fail to recognize the
monotonous beating of the tomtomS,
the bells OF the dancing girls, the roar
of the lions at Hsgenbach's, aud the
weird music of the Orient. This num-
Der was loudly spplauded.
The rise Of the curtain revealed q
very pretty stage setting. The frame
for the pictures was surrounded by
heavy curtains Of rich material and
color. On each side were two young
ladies, representing pieces OF statuary.
Miss Eva Wilson impersonated Greek
maiden, Miss Sue Caldwell, Summer"
Miss Lizzie Mendel, ART" and Miss
Ewing. Emusic" They were appro-
priately costumed, and their posings
were perfect.
Thu first picture was "a Summer
Night in Venice" from the brush Of S.
NJ. Fisher, a noted British artist. This
was very pleasing and was received
with prolonged applause. Mrs. A. II,
Patterson was the chaperon and the
Young ladies who took part were Misses
Bessie Lamb, Mary McMechen, JAMIE
Good, Ella Wright, Flora Wilson,
Fannie Jordan, aLou Rinehart, Bessie
Good, Mrs. Fleischman. nee Lauchlin,
and Messrs. Julian Hearne, Robert B.
Simpson, Charles Lamb, Nelson Vance
and DR.. r. II. Cummins.
Surprise, the famous painting exc
cuted by hubert, was the next number.
The characters were we'll sustained by
Mr.. Win Cassell and Miss Louise Norton.
Mrs. w. A. Tsett acted as chaperon.
This piece was received with continu-
Gus applause. the audience not being
satisfied until the curtain went up on
the tableau s second time.
Mrs. j. d. Culbertson had charge OF
the next picture, ''Once upon time"
The scene revealed was the old familiar
one OF man in the attitude OF story
teller with a group Of children for
listeners. Mr.. Albert Whitaker i'm
personated the story-teller.
The next number was vocal solo by
the gifted tenor, Mr.. W. B. Day. Mr..
Day was in excellent voice and again
proved himself a marked favOrite with
the musical people Of Wheeling. he
was compelled to respond to an encore,
singing, "Thy lands my land"
breaking Home Ties" the famous
masterpiece of Thomas Hovenden, was
one OF the best things Of the evening.
Probably no painting by a modern
artist appeals so strongly to the sym
patty and sentiment in human nature.
The presentation st least deeply moved
the audience. Mrs. W. B. McMechen
was chaperon, and the participants
we're Mrs. al. Glass, Misses Kate Haz-
lett. Bessie Barclay, Mae Belle Howell,
and Messrs. G. w. Atkinson, Jr., Chas.
W. List and Walter Bloomfield.
Mrs A. e. Patterson had c Arge Of
the next presentation, THE J. ughter