Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-27

The distribution OF prizes for the
bowling tournament, took place last
night in the eommodious auditorium
Of the Carroll Club. A large number
OF invitations were issued, and the hall
was well filled. The exercises were
Of very interesting character. The
distribution of prizes was preceded by
musical and literary entertainment
The first number was an instru-
mental solo by Prof. Henry krippa-
hne, which was so well rendered that
the audience recalled Prof. Kripphne,
and he played paraphrase Of "Old
Black joe"
The first vocal number was a solo
by Mr. William Miller. whose very
pleasing basso voice was heard 10 good
advantage in a happy selection. In
response 10 an encore he sang Mari
ner Bold" Miss Emma Connolly sang
Within a Mile Of Edinburg Town"
and was also enthusiastically recalled.
Miss Emma Yahn delighted the audi
ence with two selections. Her fret
was "A Summer Shower
The readings were given by Mr..
Charles and Miss Mary Ray. The for
mer recited humorous selection en-
, titled, Mary AIMS Escape in
manner which merited the generous
applause which followed. and in re-
sponse TO which he cOnvulsed the au-
dience with a German dialect story.
Miss Ray recited Mice at Play
difficult selection. 10 which she did full
Justice. She was twice recalled.
Much was expected OF Madame Ga
vette. of Baltimore, and her gifted
daughter. Miss Lulu, and their very
artistic performances contributed In
great degree to the pleasure OF the eve
ming. Madame Gavette's programme
number was The Night Birds Coo
/ ing" and she rendered 1t in an artistic
manner. captivating the audience by
( her personality as well as her pleas
/ ing voice. She was recalled and sang
very sweetly. Il Droamt That | Dwelt
/ in Marble Halls" The performance
of Miss Lulu Gavette was n revelation.
She is a miss of tender years, who Is
a.ttractlng attention in the east, ana
gives promise Of Great accomplish
Snents in the future. She first played
/ Sbuberts Impromptu, and was accord
ed a perfect ovation, 10 which sue
gracefully responded.
1 AT tho conclusion Of the programme q
| the bowling prizes wore distributed.
The presentation speech was made by
J. ]. Coniff, Esq, and was warmly ap-
plauded. The club trophy, a hand
some silver loving cup, with the name
of the winning club engraved upon II,
was presented 20 the Myrtles. A gold
badge of appropriate design, for the In
dividual high score, was awarded 10
Mr. Leo Carney Gold prizes werc
given to the following named members
/ Of the champion Myrtles:: Gus Wet
z.I captain: Will Handlan. John
| O'Kane. Robert Hallisy, Clement Stein
mntz John Farrell and John Winger-
/ ter.
The first bowling tournament at the
Carroll club was greater success
than was anticipated Arrangements
will be made at once for another tour
nament 10 commence within rev
davs The ten players attaining ihe
! highest averages were appoihteu
committee. They will meet WITHIN
few days TO select teams from inc
plavers In the last tournament az"
with the official averages as gulHe
they will choose teams OF approximate
strength. in order 10 maintain inter-
est in the tournament
II Is also the intention 70 start a Il
dies tournament. The ladies' cIuDs
viii use the alleys two afternoons IN
a.ch week