Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-02

The annual concert and summer
nachtsfest of the Arion Singing Society
took place at Wheeling Park last even
ing. The concert was one Of the most
ambitious efforts of the organization,
and from an artistic standpoint was
one of the most successful. The dance
which followed proved source of
wholesome pleasure, especially TO the
younger set. Only persons receiving
cards were provided with tickets. yet
the invitations were so judiciously
placed that the assemblage of about
eight hundred persons was thoroughly
congenial.
The W. & e. G.. Railway Company
used the Park switch for the first time.
and the arrangements for the trans
portation of the crowd were perfect.
Owing TO the fact that no platform had
yet been erected near the Casino, the
motors did not run in going out. but
they left from the enclosure every
hour after ten o'clock. This admirable
arrangement will enable the visitors TO
remain in the beautiful resort until
few minutes before the hour for de-
parture OF trains. and will be found
very convenient on special occasions,
or when the weather is inclement.
The enclosure never looked prettier
than last night Some noticeable i'm
provements have been made since last
season. and a number of new tropical
plants have been added to the collec-
ton of exotics. The illumination con-
sisted of Japanese lanterns, which were
hung about in profusion. arched over
the walks and suspended from lines
between the trees. The Casino was
also brilliantly lighted.
The concert COMMENCED upon the ar
rival of the eight o'clock motor. There
were no departures from the pro-
gramme as published in the Register
yesterday. with the exception of repe-
ti;ions and encore numbers. which
were given In response to the enthu
siastic applause. The entire singing
section was heard in two selections,
"Das Lied" chorus with tenor solo
by Mr.. J. Front: and old Netherland
folk songs, arranged by Kremser. The
latter was one of the best things upon
the programme, and will be rendered
at the Pittsburg Saengerfest next
week.
The society was assisted by Mrs.
Flora Williams and Mr. n. w, Hughes.
Mrs. Williams sang the Jewel song
from Faust" in a manner which fair
ly captivated the audience, and in re-
Spouse to the applause she rendered
very sweetly the ballad Cherry Ripe"
Mr. Hughes's first number was "The
Clang of the Forge" by Rodney, in
which he merited the plaudits of the
audience. For an encore he sang
Position" Mr. Hughes and Mrs.
Williams were heard to excellent adj
vantage in the duet, Evening" by
Nicolai.
The Tyrolean song. "Auf Der Aim"
by Abt. was rendered in very pleas
ing manner by a quintette from the
Arion, composed of Messrs. ]. Front,
C. Brokoff, L. A. Juergens, c. A.
Schaefer and F. Dlz5miler.
One of the most pleasing instrument
tai numbers ever rendered by local
musicians was the selection. "Flirta-
ton" for string instruments, by six
members of the Opera House orchestra.
assisted by Profs. H. NJ. Schockey and
Edw. Blumenberg. The applause was
so hearty and continuous that the per-
formers were compelled to repeat the
selection.
Shortly after ten o'clock The floor of
the Casino was cleared, and the re-
mainder of the evening was given up
to dancing to music provided by the
Opera House orchestra. The last mo-
tor left the Park shortly after one
o'clock. The committees in charge Of
the affair were as follows:
Arrangements. Reister, F. G.
Driehorst, Jacques Front: T. J. Deg
miller, II. F. Paul. c. W. Kreiter. ]. c.
Jung.
Dance-Aug. Schneider, Harry Ritter,
JOS Kurtz, NJ. Kovalan, Chas Woeber
l.. Laue