Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-03-22
THE RECEPTION.

Visitors Entertained at the Mcclure House
Last Night-A Brilliant Function The
Decorations, Refreshments and other
Features.
The distinguished visitors were driv-
en- TO the Mcclure House from the Vir-
ginia. A large number of invited
guests had already assembled, and |the
lobby of the hotel, and streets in the
vicinity We're black with people who
were drawn to the spot by curiosity.
The reception continued from eight
o'clock until midnight. and it is esti-
mated that fully five hundred persons
were present, including the visiting
party, which numbered fully one hun
dred and fifty persons. In addition to
the Congressional delegation, named in
the Registers special dispatches yes
terday, there was large delegation Of
Pittsburg river men. Parkersburg
sent up a delegation, accompanied by
a brass band, to meet the visitors at
this city. In the party were H. P.
Camden, c. C. Martin, R. e. HOrner,
A. B. White, W w. Van Wrinkle, Col
lector of Internal Revenue GilkesOn,
and others.
The entire second floor of the hotel
was secured for the reception. The dec
OratiOns, which were made under the
direction of Mr.. E. B. Franzheim, were
artistic and tasteful, and the scene
when the reception was in progress was
very inviting. In the centre of the
dining room, a table was banked with
eXOtics. palms and flowers. The win
dows and curtains were entwined with
smilaX, and there was a lavish display
of natural flowers. -Four rows Of cleo
trio lights centered at the chandelier
in the middle OF the hail, adding brill
fancy TO the scene. Refreshments were
served here throughout the evening.
Tn guests were seated at small tables,
and this arrangement demonstrated the
wisdom of the committees plans.
The entrance to the corridor from
the hotel lobby was banked with flow
ers and plants. and the only entrance
was from Twelfth street Mr.. Lon st.
Myers was at the door. The broad cor
ridor was banked on both sides with
tropical plants, waving palms, tall
acacias. and other eXOticS.
Seats We're arranged in such a fashion
as to invite tete-a-tetes. while the broad
Railways were used for prOmenading,
the strains of the Opera House Orches-
ira. which was stationed on the bal
cOny over the hotel lobby, making this
feature more attractive. In addition
to the floral decorations, the National
colors were conspicuously displayed,
and many rich hangings showed to
advantage. These were secured from
Geo. R. Taylor, and arranged by Mr..
John A. TrelOar.
The ladies parlors were tastefully
embellished with hot house plants, and
trailing vines, with large bouquets of
flowers. Two bed chambers were con-
verted into cloak rooms, for the ladies
and gentlemen respectively. In the re-
ception room, Mike Warner presided
behind a table, and served punch cad
lemonade to the guests. In two cham
bers at the extreme south end of the
corridor, punch was served with cigars,
and these apartments were converted
into smoking rooms. The gentlemen
assembled here, chatted pleasantly on
various topics, renewed old acquaint-
ance an made new ones, and enjoyed
themselves generally.
At eleven o'clock portion of the floor
space in the large dining hall was
cleared. the orchestra took up an adj
vantageous position, and an hour was
spent in terpsichorean pleasure. In
addition to the instrumental music, vo-
Peal numbers were rendered to an ap-
preciative assemblage in the parlors.
There was no programme previously
arranged, but this feature proved very
pleasing. and the visitors manifested
their appreciation in hearty applause.
The first number was a trio, Fountain
of Love" by Mrs. Flora Williams,
Messrs. W. B. Day and Chas. Zulauf.
Then Mrs. Williams sang a solo, which.
was enthusiastically received. Messrs.
Zulauf and Day sang Excelsior" ex-
Quisitely, after which the trio rendered
The Mariners. Mr.. Zulauf sang
Let All Obey" and the programme
closed with Paradise Alley" which
was rendered by Mr.. Day.
Below is a partial list of the Wheel
ing guests who were present;