Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-23
PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION
AT the Carroll Club in COmemOratiOn
Of Washington's Birthday.
The Affair Attracted a Large
Crowd to the Club Last Night
Programme of Music and Brief
Addl esSes.

The most notable entertainment yet
given by the Carroll Club was the cele-
bration of Washington's Birthday last
night. The affair attracted to the
club house a throng Of members who
completely filled the library and par
lor. and stood about in the corridor.
The decorations were tasteful and APP
propriate. A splendid portrait of the
Father of his Country occupied the
most conspicuous position in the parlor,
and il was draped with a handsome
silk American flag. Another silk flag
hung over the door between the parlor
and library, and the national colors
were everywhere in evidence.
The programme was patriotic in char
acter. 1t opened with an overture up
on the piano skillfully executed by
Prof. Jacob Pinkus. Hon. j. j. Nc
Henry, of Cumberland. Md, was intro
duced. He is a prominent member or
the Maryland bar, and father-in-law
of Mr.. George S. Feeney, OF this city.
Mr.. McHenry made an excellent adj
dress, in which be touched upon the ma
ture of the celebration, and incident
ally paid a handsome compliment to
the club. stating that its quarters were
far superior to those of similar insti-
tutions in cities of approximate size.
Mr.. A. T. Ray recited Roger and i
in his usual excellent style, and was
rewarded with liberal applause. Mr..
Charles R. Miller sang My Sweet
heart When a Boy" a selection which
displayed to good advantage the ad-
mirable qualities Of his sweet tenor
voice. J. J. Coniff, ESD, was next
called upon and made a brief address
of a patriotic nature, which was re-
ceived with marked evidences of APP
prevail.
Mr.. w. bernard Wingerter sang the
amusing selection put Me of at Buff
falo." and was rewarded with long con-
tinued applause. Mr.. Charles F. Gill
legan gave a dialect recitation in his
own inimitable style, and was follow
ed BIZ Prof. Pinkus, who gave another
piano selection. Mr.. Charles Quincy
Rawling gave a very pleasing German
dialect recitation. Mr.. COniff sprung
a genuine surprise on the party by sing
ing a vocal selection in which he dis
played musical ability Of no mean or
der.
The next address was made by Mr..
Frank Cruise. who paid an eloquent
tribute to Washington. and emDha-
sized those qualities in the first Presi-
dent which should inspire every true
American to emulate his example. He
referred to his career as patriot, soldier
and statesman, and concluded that it
=, ha urac
"first in war. first in peace, and first in
the hearts of his countrymen.
Mr.. Arthur Geraghty, Of Benwood,
contributed a very pleasing vocal solo,
and was followed by Mr.. Charles Ray
in a recitation of the trials and tribu-
lations of a country gallant in his
courtship. Mr.. James Gillegan sang
a patriotic selection. and the entire
club Joined in the chorus.
DR.. c. 4. Wingerter recited "Ballad
of Silence" selection which was pc
culiarly appropriate. The Doctor
proved by his excellent delivery that
he might again win oratorical laurels
at Fordham. His reading was re-
ceived enthusiastically. The last adj
dress was made by Capt. Geo. J.
Mathison. His theme was washing
ton" and he dwelt particularly upon
those personal characteristics of the
hero of Revolutionary times, which
make him one of the foremost charac-
ters in American history. He empha-
sized the necessity for emulating the
civic virtues Of Washington, as essen
tial to good citizenship. The pro
gramme concluded with a piano solo
by Prof Pinkus.
During the past week there were sew
eral contributions to the library Of the
club. Among the donors were Mrs.
Kate Flaccus. 7. r. FTig. NJ. o.
Tracy and Thomas e Marker.