Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-04

The Easter concert and ball of the
.Arion last night was successful in
every sense of the word. The society
was assisted by the very best home
talent in the rendition of an excellent
programme Of vocal and instrumental
numbers. The Illness of Mrs. Nellie
Warren Holloway prevented her sp-
pearance, and the audience was some
what disappointed. This feeling was
in measure compensated for, however,
in the additional number that was
given by the Philharmonic trio, con-
sisting of Prof Hermann Schockey,
Prof. Edward Blumenbefg and Mr..
VIM. J. Myers. The execution of the
trio was faultless, and the exquisite
melodies evoked from the instruments
compelled unstinted applause from
those possessed OF cultured musical
tastes.
The instrumental work of the Opera
House orchestra was up to the stand
ard. The Arion chorus was in uniform
ly excellent voice. and its three num-
bers were generously applauded. The
two programme numbers of Mrs. Flora
Williams were rendered in her usual
finished style, and the tenor solo Of
H. f. PAUL and basso solo of f. j.
Diegmiller, were especially pleasing.
The concert was followed by a ball.
The floor was at all times filled with
devotees OF the dance. From eleven
until one o'clock a supper was served
in the dining hail. The committee in
charge was composed of Louis Lane,
Theo. Westmeyer, Mat Kovolan, A C.
Schneider, and Harry Ritter.
Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dim
mey, of Pleasant Valley, will fittingly
commemorate the fiftieth anniversary
of their happy wedding. Following is
the programme of the celebration: At
eight o'clock high mass and sermon by
Rev. Father Kluser, in st. Michae's
Church. A quartette will turn out from
Wheeling and sing Michaels mass for
mixed choir. The singers are Miss
Emma Yahn, soprano; Mrs Geo. Stein
metz, alto; Mr.. Wagner Front, tenor;
Mr. Adam Yahn, basso. Miss Emma
Yahn will also sing the beautiful solo,
'Salve Regina" by Dana. Prof. Sebas-
tan Rafferty,, of Wheeling, will domi-
nate at the organ, and an orchestra will
play the wedding march AT seven
o'clock in the evening the jubilee couple
will give a reception in the Arion Hall
in Wheeling. Two music bands will
play for that occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Dimmey are highly re-
spected and we'll liked people. They
have seven living children, all mar
ried, and sixteen grandchildren. The
couple will be the recipients of many
congratulations and presents.
At a nuptial mass celebrated at St
Joseph's Cathedral yesterday evening,
Mr. Michael Lotus, Superintendent of
the Wheeling city railroad, was mar
ried to Miss Kate Reddy. the Rev.
Father Harris officiating.
The members of the Mercantile Club
will entertain their lady friends at
ted, especially in view of the unex-
pected turn of events which necessita-
ted return to the city afoot and in
a furniture wagon, on account of miss
ing the last W. & e. G. car.
Five local lodges of the Ancient Or
der of United Workmen are now estab-
lished in the LANCE block, corner Mar
ket and Fourteenth streets. Last night
the house warming took place under
the auspices of Excelsior lodge No. 10.
The affair was entirely informal. The
guests were entertained at cards and
music. Vocal solos were contributed
by Messrs. Will Nesbitt, Henry Bert
schy, and others. Mr.. Bertschy re-
ceived handsome Easter bouquet.
During the evening luncheon was
served. The committee of arrange
ments on the part OF Excelsior lodge
was composed of VIM. ]. Elliott, Daniel
Cochran and Henry Bertschy The
instrumental music was furnished by
the Leach Mandolin Club.
whist next Thursday evening, at the
club quarters on Main street.
Mrs. Lewis Steenrod delightfully."- en-
tertained the Charity Whist Club yes
terday afternoon, at her home east of
the city. 1t was the first meeting since
Ash Wednesday. The hostess provided
a conveyance for her guests, from the
Thompson station to her home. Six
tables were filled. Mrs. Frank Stamm
received the prize. handsome hand
painted plate. A warm luncheon was
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