Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-29
FIRST ANNUAL EVENT.
WHEELING SOCIETY LARGELY RE-
PRESENTED AT THE OPERA
. AND BALL
OF ARAB PATROL OF OSIRIS
Last Evening at the Arion- Rare
Musical Programme Was Followed
BY Dancing and LuncheOn-Other
Features of the Evenings En-
joyment-Happenings in Society.

There was a large and fashionable
! gathering last evening at the Arion
Club house, the occasion being the first
annual opera and ball of the Arab
Patrol of Osiris Temple, Ancient Arabic
Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine,
complimentary to the Masonic frater-
nifty and their lady friends. The In
ternational Grand operate Company,
which the patrol was quite fortunate
two parts. 1t consisted of seven selec-
lions from different operas and also a
complete presentation of Pietro Mas
cagni's opera, "Cavelleria Rusticana."
Then followed a cafe luncheon and
dancing and the guests were afforded
an opportunity for social enjoyment.
The Introductory operate, numbers
formed a feature of delightful enter
tainment for the cultured audience.
They consisted of a quartette from
Nerdi's "Rigoletto," baritone solo,
Torreador song, from Bizet's Car
men" contralto solo, bliss Forever
Past" from Balfe's Bohemian Girl"
baritone and tenor duet, Lost Pro-
scribed,' from Flotows "Marthat." a
basso cantata, c~ontralto and baritone
duet from Manzocdic's '~Gpescatori,"
and Donizzetti's Quintette Lucia. The
renditions were voluminous and effec-
tive and merited the hearty applause
of the audience. In every instance the
voices of the singers blended exceed
ingly we'll and several ncoreS were
given. The programme was varied
with selections by the Opera House or
chestra under the direction of Prof. e.
w. Spell. Among those composing the
company were Miss Kathryn Tennier,
Madame Cleopatra Vicini and Messrs.
William Stephens, Arthur R. Seaton.
and C. T. Lorraine. A special number
was the famous internezzo Ave
Maria" 1t was sung behind the scenes
by Miss Kathryn Tennier with full Or
Chestra accompaniment.
The menu following the opera was
served in inimitable style by Held &
Haberstick, the popular caterers. 1t
was as follows:
MENU.
Consomme en- TaSse.
Olives.
Young Turkey. Stuffed.
Salad ad Russo.
Ice Cream.
Coffee.
Bread and Butter.
The dining hall was ~attractiyely
adorned with sUreamers of appropriate
hues and Japanese lanterns, and the
festal boards were t%astefully decorated
with flowers.
The dance programme consisted Of
sixteen numbers, for which the Opera
House orchestra furnished the music.
Some very handsome costumes were
worn by the ladies and a most pleasing
scene vas presented by the participants
in the dance numbers as they moved
through the may and intricate figures.
The parlors and card room of the
club house were also open during the
evening and many of the guests were
attracted to these apartments.
Sherif-eect ". w. irwin and Messrs.
r. P. Robb, George NJ. Ford, j. w.
Herbert, J. 7. Rankin, T. N. Boston
and NJ. NJ. Jones composed the COM
mittee on entertainment.
Following is the list of officers and
members of the patrol:
W. w. Irwin, President.
T. n. Barton, Secretary.
r. P. Robb, Treasurer.
Geo. NJ. Ford, Captain.
w. H. EXley, Jr., Lieutenant
MEMBERS:
w. W. irwin. T. N. Barton, r. P. Robb,
j. w. Herbert, r. c. Linsley, Chas. E.
Carrigan. w. j. Lukens, c. Z. Reed,
Daniel Dinser. NJ. NJ. Jones. Geo. NJ.
Ford, w. H. Exley, Jr., w. II. Travis,
J. A. Moore, j.. c. Morris, c. Q. Porter,
r. E. Schuhart, Chas. T. Schultze,
Chas. ~ Geiger. Geo. EEL, D. L.
Richie, j. f. Dudley. j. Latane McLain
The dance given by the Cotillion
Club at the Carroll Club Auditorium
last night was one of the most elabor-
ate and enjoyable social functions Of
the week. Meister's orchestra made
the melody for the terpsichorean num-
bers. The affair was under the per-
sonal direction of Prof. George Del
brugge.
Invitations have been received in
this city from Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Glenn, of South Boston, Va, for the
marriage 0f their daughter Florence
to Mr.. James I. Parkinson at higl
$1,000 JITol-onla, ,1,~, 0&l inHt