Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-19
A FLATTERING SUCCESS
WAS THE A. O. H. ENTERTAIN
MENT LAST NIGHT
At Arion Hall-An Excellent Pro-
gramme Of Musical and Liter
airy Exercises and
Addresses.

Wheeling Division Of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians celebrated ST.
Patricks Day in fitting manner. by
giving an entertainment last night for
the benefit Of the orphans of this do
cese. The affair was a gratifying sue
cess, from a financial view, as well as
from standpoint of wholesome en-
iOyment. The hall, one of the largest
in the city, was completely filled, and
many persons. unable to find seats.
were compelled TO stand in the rear.
The programme opened with an adj
dress by VIM. p. Cogley, President of
the Division, who stated the charita-
bic object of the entertainment. and
welcomed and thanked. in neat terms.
the persons who were present. His re-
marks were we'll received
A number Of young ladies rendered
musical selection, after which Mr..
Charles III. Roy recited n humorous
selection entitled "Burdock's Goat.
fairly cOnvulSipg the audience with
laughter. Miss Emma Copnelly's
pure, sweet and sympathetic soprano
voice was heard to excellent advan-
tage in the familiar selection The
Harp that once through Tara's Halls"
Her effort was rewarded by merited
applause.
The programme was varied by sew
eral Instrumental numbers. The first
was violin duet, eXQuisitely played
by Misses Genevieve Morgan and Fan
ME Sullivan, Miss Ada VanKirk ac-
companist. Prof. Lucien Meyere also
rendered a violin solo, which was re-
ceiyed with many demonstrations Of
appreciation.
Miss Julia Gaughan recited THE
Flag of Erin. Her selection was ap-
prOpriate to the occasion and was
warmly received. Miss Mary Z. Ray
delighted the audience with her reci-
tatiOn OF The Octoroon.
Miss Mary b. Ray delighted the audi
enee with her recitation OF The Octo-
room" One of the most pleasing num-
bers was The Emigrants Return,
recited by the well known delineator
of irish character, Mr.. Charles F. Gil
Logan.
The bridal chorus from Rose
Maiden, sung by Misses Yahn and
L-,rie and Messrs. Front and Yahn.
and the duet Beautiful Moonlight,
by Misses Connolly and Handlan. were
among the most pleasing vocal Tendi-
tions of the evening.
Myles and Nesbitt were simply ire
sistible in their funny representations,
and earned the recall which they re-
ceived. James J. QUinn's impersona-
ton of the Worlds Fair Cop" with
song and dance. was artistic and pleas
ing His makeup" was excellent.
Mr.. Arthur Clarity displayed a tenor
voice OF unusual sweetness in his rem
dition of Pauline"
Mary F. Gillegan, winsome little
miss, executed the skirt dance in
faultlesS manner, and was compelled
to respond to an encore. A group of
small children gave a Mother Goose
reception and drill, and the pro-
gramme closed with the empire drill
by the young ladies.
The only criticism which might be
made of the entertainment was the
length of the programme. One of the
really excellent features was Father
o. II. Moye's address upon The Day
We Celebrate" lie dwelt upon the
historical facts in connection with Ire
lands great apostle. commended the
A. O. H.. and was particularly happy
in his reference to the patriotism of
the Irish Americans. He was several
times interrupted by applause. which
was renewed when he concluded.
The audience was somewhat disap-
pointed in the nOn-appearance of Hon.
John A. Howard and Mr.. Charles T.
Gillegan, who were unable to be pres
emit