Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
RECEPTION AND CONCERT
Given by the Knights Of st. George at
the AriOn Hall
Last Night - An Excellent Pro-
gramme Rendered - Music and
Dancing-A Large Throng Pres
ent-Other Social Entertainments,
Given and to be Given.

The reception and concert Of the
Knights Of st. George, at the Arion,
last night, was a very enjoyable enter
tainment. The number of guests was
not as large as expected, but the hall
was comfortably filled. The affair was
informal throughout. 1t opened with a
musical programme The Opera House
orchestra played pleasing overture,
after which the President, Mr.. John j.
Coniff. made a brief address, welcom-
ing the guests and saying few words
for the knights. He was warmly ap-
plauded.
Mr. James Quinn sang a comic song
entitled, Since Casey Runs the Flats. "
1t was we'll received. Mr.. n. Bornholt,
a member Of the Opera House orchestra,
contributed a violin solo, which was
played faultlessly and enthusiastically
received. One of the best vocal num-
bers was the selection, Moonlight viii
Come Again." rendered by a quartette
composed of Misses Hoffman and Wat
erhouse and Messrs. Miller and Cald-
we'll. Mr.. H. w. Hughes gave very
artistic rendition of a pleasing vocal
selection, and the audience insisted
upon another number
At this point there was brief inter-
mission, during which the orchestra
played promenade music. Then the
Sacred Heart choir sang, 1T Takes
Nine TailorS to Make a Man" and the
double quartette was rewarded with I'M
stinted applause. Master Harry Kill
myer gave a very pleasing female i'm
personation and sang Her Lovers Last
Sweet Song" He was compelled TO re-
sp0nd to an encore, singing Henri
eta" Mr.. C. Schambra followed with
an exhibition of club swinging, and the
programme closed with the song Sweet
Bunch of Daisies rendered in charm
ing manner by Master Eugene He'll
The floor was then cleared. and the
orchestra struck up a tuneful selec-
ton, which opened the dance pro-
gramme. The young folks spent the
remainder CT the evening in tripping
the light fantastic" while the older set
looked on, or participated in the paste
board contests in the parlors Com
mencing at ten o'clock, an excellent
supper was served during the evening
in the dining hall.
Mrs. Will Higgins. OF South Penn
street. gave a delightful yachting party
to a number Of her friends Wednesday
afternoon. The trip was ride of sew
eral miles up the river and return.
Light refreshments were then served.
A number of young men Of the Island
will give a dance this evening at the
quarters of the Island Cluo, on Virginia
street. Prof. Killmeyer will play.
Mr. Robert Fleming Hill, of this city,
was united in marriage at nine o'clock
Wednesday morning, to Miss Lillian
Sergeant, a charming and accomplished
young lady of Genesseo, III. The cere-
mOny was performed at the home Of the
brides parents. and was witnessed by
a large assemblage of relatives and
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hill will be at
home TO their friends after May Goth at
No. Az Twentieth street. The groom is
undertaken for the firm of q. Mendel &
Co. and has many warm friends, who
will unite in best wishes for himself
and bride.
The wild Rose Social and John
ny Jump Ups leap year bowling
clubs, played a series of two in three
games at Fettes Harvest Home alleys
last night, the former winning. The
clubs were composed of the following
named persons: wild Rose Messrs.
Brash, Acker, Brown. Neider. Flana-
gan. and Misses Buss. Bradigan, Eben-
walter, Diel and Brehler; "Johnnies."
Messrs. Franz, Habig, Kalterback,
Flick. Ross and Misses Norten, Knope,
Kator. Zerich, and Buchwalt After
the games an excellent luncheon was
discussed. and a short time was spent
in individual contests. Miss Mary
Ebenwalter, the president, is DESTROYS
of arranging games at the Fette alleys
with any other leap year bowling club
IN, no ri