Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-10

The Opening Address Made by Hon.
John o. Pendleton Music by the
Opera House Orchestra-A De-
scription of the Features and tho
Committees in Charge-The Doll
Show-The Programme for the
Second Day.
Like a picture from tale Of Fairy
land, which some magic touch imbued
with life and animation, was the scene
in the auditorium of the Carroll Club
last evening; and like a page from
such a story must be an adequate de-
scription of its beauty. The brilliancy
of the electric lights. the charming mel
ody of the orchestra, the soft tints in
the beautiful decorations, and the
kaleidoscope scene presented by the
moving throng of patrons. combined
to produce picture which will not soon
be effaced from the memories of those
who were present on the first night Of
che Cathedral fair.
1t was an suspicious opening.
The various committees, embracing
in their membership about two hun
dred active workers, have labored zeal
ously to make the affair a success. The
promise of donation of $4,000, con-
ditioned upon the realization of $4,000
upon the bazaar, was an additional in
centive Yesterday was busy day in
the auditorium. All was hustle and
confusion. The last piece of decorative
cloth had been hung. however, the last
article of merchandise had found place
upon booth, and the hall was crowded
with patrons, when Father Mcbride,
rector of the Cathedral, stepped out up
on the stage, and in a few terse SEN
fences, introduced eX-Congressman
John O. Pendleton.
Mr.. Pendleton spoke for about ten
minutes, dwelling principally upon
the Improvements recently made by the
Cathedral congregation, and commend
ing the members of the congregation
for their worthy efforts to pay off the
indebtedness which has been incurred.
He was listened to throughout with
, marked attention, and made really ex-
cellent address. The big fair, which
promises to eclipse all entertainments
of its character heretofore given in
Wheeling, was then
FORMALLY OPENED.
The quietude which prevailed during
Mr.. Pendleton's remarks, gave way to
the noise produced by the moving OF
feet and the chatter of many tongues,
and the Opera House orchestra, which
was stationed in the balcony, struck
up tuneful selection. In the throng
On the floor below, the young ladies'
fitted about, attending to their respect
i've duties, and endeavoring to cater to
the wants of patrons. Female mail
carriers delivered sweet-scented billet
doux, and noisy newsbOys cried the
features of the Goosetown Journal, the
official paper of the fair. At the muse
UNI a hand organ ground out melodies
which mixed with the sWeeter Zones of
the music box on the ice cream stand.
Punch and Judy got an occasional word
in edgewise, the Edison doll told her
nursery rhyme, the fortuneteller pre-
dicted, the booming committee doomed.
and in five minutes the fair was going
full blast
Perhaps no filter place than this
might be found for word of praise
for the executive committee, COM
posed of M. B. Bailey, chairman; Miss
Rose Shelley, secretary: Seaton Alex
ander. treasurer; Rev. Father Mcbride,
Geo. J. Mathison, Mrs. Thos. O'Brien,
Mrs Anna Owens. The committee has
widely advertised the fair, and it's sue
cess is already assured. Several
streamers across the principal streets.
point the way to the Auditorium, and
the entrance is arched by tasteful
sign lighted by electricity. There are
no end of interesting features.
THE DOLL SHOW.
A feature of the big fair which might
be said to be, in itself, sufficient to at
tract large throngs Of visitors to the
auditorium, is the doll show. 1t is
probable that no store in the city has
such a number and variety of toys Of
this character Certainly nowhere can
dolls be found so tastefully displayed
and so elaborately cOstumed. Nina
ture heads peep out from every nook
and corner of the booth Of the B. V. M.
Sodality, and hundreds are stored away
in boxes for lack of room. There is
no more inviting field for the searcher
for suitable Christmas presents for the
girls.
The contributions to the doll show
came from all points of the compass
and some are worthy of especial men
tion. Bishop Donahue's friends in Bal
timore sent two dozen. all magnificently
gowned, and representing types of
Southern beauty. The Sisters of ST.
Joseph in Parkersburg, sent a pair Of
Brownies. who will excite the risibili-
ties at first glance. The Sisters of the
Visitation B. V. M. at Mt. de Chantal
contributed two handsome figures, one
the Maid of Erin" the other num-
There is a pretty trio of boy dolls, with
tailOr-made suits, one in full evening
dress. and another in the costume of
an English school boy. The bridal
doll, with full veil, ORANGE blossoms,
and magnificent dress. the central fig
ure in the magnificent display. is a con-
tribution from Mrs. j. ]. DAWN, Of
Washington, Pa. The Edison coil.
which recites Little Bo-Peep," is a de-
cided novelty. Then there is the
guess doll, and the Dream of Fair
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