Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-19
BANNER And FLAG
Presented 70 wELCoNg LODGE 10 G
A. O. U. W., LAST NlGaI.
Tie Affair." Took Place At he Opera Hcnss. Which
Was Packed VITA Psopls-An keel.
leal Programme Rendered.

'alned such large and enthusiastic
audience as that which filled every
available inch Of standing room las,
night The theatre was packed long
before eight O'Clock, and many holding
omission tickets were turned away.
lhe SSSemblage was made up princi-
pelly OF members OF the Ancient Order
OF United Workmen, with their wives
and families.
The prime object OF the assom blare
was the presentation by the ladies OF a
banner TO Welcome Lodge, but An ex-
ceIlent musical and literary entertain
ment was prepared by the lodge. The
stage setting was handsome. The ladies'
OF the committee occupied seats in the
rear, and Mr.. Chas. r. Giuegan, NJ W,
who gracefully oficiated as master OF
ceremonies, sat at table to the left.
The programme opened with selections
oy brass Quartette, composed
OF MeSsrs Roller, Brandfass,
Summers aud Hohse. Mr.. VIII NJ.
Clemens was heard TO good advantage
IN the tenor solo "Lenore." The rem
dillon was so pleasing to the audience
that he was called 10 respond TO an en-
core. The Premier Banjo Mandolin
ana Guitar Club fully sustained the en-
viaole reputation which 10 has earned,
IN several selections played during the
evening. The members are all artists,
In the true sense OF the term, and their
playing compares favorably with that
OF professions.
One OF the most interesting numbers
OF the evening was the recitation
chariot Race from Ben Hur," by Mr..
Robert c. DarrAh. The selection was
very difficult one, and In its rendition
Mr.. Darrah displayed considerable elo-
cuuonary power. Italia" was the
title OF a charming solo, charm
lngly rendered by Miss Flora
Morgan. Little Mary +. Gulgsn,
daughter OF Mr.. +. j. Gllligan, exc
cuted the skirt dance In very credit
able manner, and In response TO the en-
thusiastic applause of the audience.
sang Two Little Girls In Blue" Later,
10y special request, she danced a Jig"
Tbs first part Of the programme was
concluded with the solo LA Diva"
which was rendered by Mrs Flora Will
liams, with the grace aud artistic finish
which gives evidence OF culture aud
study.
When the curtain arose again IL re-
vealed the magnificent new banner.
which was purchased by the ladies'
from the Svendsen house Of Cincinnati.
IL Is made OF silk, one side black aud
the other old gold, aud Appropriately
Inscribed. When the applause with
which IL was greeted, had subsidized,
Mrs. |. Il. Stewart step forward, and In
well woTded address, presented
the banner TO the lodge on behalf OF the
wives, sisters and children OF It's mem
bers. She thought the "banner lodge"
should not DO without a banner, and
asked the members TO treasure IL, not
Tor its intrinsic value, but as token Of
love from those who reap the benefits
OF the labors Of the Workmen. Mr.. W.
o. McCluskey. who replied in behalf OF
the lodge, paid a glowing tribute TO
home, wife and mother, which was
punctuated with applause. His eulogy
OF the order was eloquent and his word
carried conviction with them. Much
was expected OF Mr.. McClusky by the
Workmen, and their expectations were
more than realized.
Part second OF the programme opened
with the selection, Dreams" which
was admirably rendered by a quartatte,
composed Of Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Ryan,
Messrs. Clemens and Mccoy. Mr.. Ar
thur T. Geraghty, OF Benwood, sung,
Il Handed II over 10 Reilly" and for
an encore number a pleasing ballad.
Mr. a. ID. Garden was down on the
programme for q fiddle" solo, entitled
"Old Time Melodies" but he was not
present. The audience was deeply dis
appointed. Mrs. T.. y. RYAN sang,
"Good Bye" The solo was we'll rem
dered, and Mrs. Ryan was compelled TO
respond 10 an encore. one OF the most
pleasing instrumental numb ers was the
cornet duet. Les Porten," by Thoo-
dore Roller and daughter Miss Olga
The last number upon the programme
was Surprise" which kept the audi
ence as well as the Work men guessing
throughout the evening. IL was impos-
si0le 20 conceal the fact that a banner
was TO be presented, but few persons
outside OF the committee Of ladies knew
OF the mystery which was comprehend
ed In the word 'Surprise." When the
last musical selection had been rendered
Mrs. VIM. Shields stepped forward. At
the same moment a handsome silk flag
was brought out on the stage. In a
clear and well mod ulated voice she
gave the emblem into the keeping
81 Welcome Lodge as further token
OF tho love Of its lady friends.
The response was made by
Mr.. Charles Giligan. His
effort was happy one, and was re-
warded with liberal applause. His pa
triotic perOration, accom- panied by
waving Of the flag. was enthusiastically
received. and when he proposed three
cheers FOR the ladies' they we're given
with "a will.
The committee OF ladies' who made the
collections and secured the flag and
banner was com posed Of Mrs. WIN. h.
Weir, chairman; Mrs L. /srnitz Mrs.
]. i. Stewart, Mrs. Jacob YouBginger.
Mrs. Charles Knox, Mrs. John T..
Stamm, Mrs. r.. w. Cameron, Mrs. Rob
ert T.. Frazier Mrs. VIM. Shields. Mrs.
Fred Woisgerber. Mrs. Harry stewart,
Mrs. Charles carp. Mrs. w. o. McClus-
KY, Mrs. G. J.. VanKeuren, Mrs Henry
Bruuhaus Mrs. Rehncr, Mrs. T. Iar-
nltz, Mrs. j. Ricketts, and Mrs. y. j.
GllliRau.
Next Sunday afternoon At two
o'clock, Welcome Lodge will hold its
annual memorial services AZ the Grand
Opera House. on next Thursday even
Ing the members will be entertained by
Rabbi b. A. Bonnheim with bis phono-
graph.
Trying 60 work People.
a young man, stranger. aged about
20 years, with a sleek tongue. tried 10