The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-06-24

Fond parents and family friends last
night packed the Grand opera house.
where was given the annual union en-
tertainment OF the public schools They
spent profitable evening for the ex-
cellence OF the entertainment was
good reflection OF the work done in the
class rooms,
The promptness with which the pro-
gramme was carried out was q credit
able feature, there being not the slight
est wait intervening between the dlf-
ferent numbers. II was highly enjoy
able AFFAIR while It lasted, The enter
talnment which began promptly at s
O'Clock was concluded few minutes OF
10 o'clock
The entertainment opened with an
exhibition OF fancy marching by some
pupils OF Madison school The boys were
dressed In full dress, and the girls In
evening dress. Their neat appearance
and equally neat marching evoked mer
tied applause.
Willie Meizner scored a triumph in
his recitation. "Hullo."
Buy a Balloon" the chorus by a
number OF white-robed little girls from
Richie annex. was an enjoyable num-
Der The toy balloons held by the chill
dreH heightened the effect of u very
pleasing feature.
In striking contrast to the peaceful
picture presented by the little girls,
was that OF "Ten Little Indians" from
Webster school. The little boys looked
very fierce In the garb OF the abort
glnes, and their war whOops struck ter
ror to the hearts OF even their parents.
True 10 the old nursery rhyme, the ten
little Indians lessened one by one until
there was none.
The programme was interspersed
with on exCellently rendered mandolin
and guitar selection by Ella Chew. Ed
ma Green, Bird Phillips, Jessie Schrad-
er. Ed Donohue and George Rhoades.
Their effort was literally applauded.
Gertrude Campbell recited IN
charming manner. The Legend OF
BreCenz." This young lady earnestly
entered into the spirit OF her selection.
An enjoyable and artistic number
was the violin solo 81 Ernest Spell. He
Interpreted in a finished manner that
well known air. alice, Where Art
Thou" Considering the youth OF the
performer his execution Is remarkable.
Mary Gardner had happy recita-
tion, THE Duel" and recited Il with
charming naturalness.
The following number, the chorus
The Leader OF the Company b. was
contributed by a number OF boys, train
ed by Miss Lucy Robinson, music d.
rectress nf the pullc schools. The boys
we're dressed like soldiers, with their
faces blackened TO suit the song. Iheir
singing and drilling was excellent ana
the ''monkeyshines" OF the dlmlnutiYe
drum major, Master Joe" Hodges took
the cake.
Edward Hoehle's recitation. entitled,
"a Poor Rule. though very short show
ed him capable Of attempting a heavier
4 vocal solo, "Adieu. Marie" was
contributed by Lydia McNash' ana
greatly enjoyed, her fresh young voice
possessing a depth OF sweetness and
following the vocal number. several
"WttIe maids from school, tripped
across the stage, TO all appearances
Jus, from the land OF the Mlkado: TheH
were pupils OF Union school. and gave
a Japanese parasol drill. when; WINE
being unique, was very hnely cone.
II
sIcaI prodIgIes, favored the audience
win a violin solo. His playing at all
times receives favorable mention, ana
Iast night he outdid himself and won
additional praise. He played "Fantas-
| 10 Snr scene de Ballet" II Is 20 be re-
Crsttel that young Weller leaves
Wheeling next fall with his father
Rev. Mr.. Weller, for he Is an acq1iSi-
lion OF which any city might Wen De
proud. As viollnist he Is hhtteElhs
success. -,,.,
| nv IIstenIrNg to the boy Quartette, com
| n0sed OF Harvey Asmus, Willie Det-
yiIer. Gordon Watt and Willie Peters
Tbev sang Moonlight on the Lake,
dIfIicuIt selection, and sang II splendid
Iy. in fact, they were forced TO RESPOND
10 an encore, singing old time "Binao.
"Caleb's Courtship." humorous rec
natlon. was given by Harold BTeh-
nan. His clever rendition convulseu MS
hearers with laughter. Shan.
one OF the features OF an eNceile s,,l
| How'd Yer Like TO be DoIs! oS
| Eddie Schell. He was In typical news
nov attire, holding BY string me
..dorg" n yellow canine. which filled
the hin 10 a T. Master SchelTs singing
and acting was worthy the protessloI-
MI The audience demanded u repeu-
ton, which was given. .,,
Luelln Twins recitation, StuugLns
Tor me Contest" was a clever satire on
acrobatic elocutionists. and 1t was Wen
The next number was also reelta-
Hon, II was "Flnsh-The Firemans
story and OF stirring character. y
was in capable hands, Elmer Olmstead
doing II Justice and then some to spare.
The closing number was one OF me
best on the programme. that cont .riouj
led by che mixed quartette, composer
~ ,,t,ii, Cbew. bird Phillips, Jean Nes-
hin and Enrl Mckee. Their selection
was III the Waters Could Speak as
Thev Flow" very pretty song and It's
rcniitIon last night was splendid.
THE commencement exercises occur
this evening at the Grand OpeLa
House. There Is bright class OF grad
nates md their performances are an,
tjcInnted with pleasure. Lincoln scnool
vii have lis exercises In the same the-
atre tomorrow evening,