Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-23
MUSICAL TALENT
TOOK PART IN THE YEARLY EVENT
LAST EVENING AT THE Y. NJ. c.
A. BUILDING.
LADIES AUXILIARY IN CHARGE
Many Visitors Partook of supper and
Attended the Concert Which Fol
lowcd-One of the Most AuspiciOus
Occasions in the History of the
Institution.


The Y. M. C. A. building was the
scene of large gathering of the
friends of the institution last evening,
the occasion being the annual supper
and concert under the supervision of
the ladies auxiliary. A menu embrac-
ing the seasons delicacies was served
from $50 until o'clock and the many
guests were Hospitality received by
those in charge. From $3.50 until ten
concert numbers we're in order and an
evening of rare entertainment was af
forded for a large and cultured aud
fence. Many talented persons took part
i. the programme and their efforts
were heartily appreciated by the low
ers of music.
The songs by the Ladies' Chorus un-
der the direction of Mrs Flora Will
liams, and composed of forty mem
bers of the Womans Musical club,
formed one of the most entertaining
features. They favored the audience
with the opening and closing numbers
of the programme and their renditions
were taultless. The first was Wells
delightful Spring Song and the other
Bizet's tuneful Cigarette Girls Choir
US and in both the voices blended
most effectively.
Miss Martha OFT delighted her hear
ers by rendering beautiful vocal solo,
Trust and Believe" by Lane. She
acquitted herself charmingly.
Alard S violin solo, Faust" was
then given by Miss Grace Summers in
an artistic manner. 1t was her sec
ond appearance in public and she was
received with deserved appreciation.
Mrs. Frederic F. Faris and the Misses
Egerter sang Mildenberg's vocal trio,
"Carmena," with decided expression
and were heartily applauded.
Wickede's melodious solo, "The
Hearts springtime," was voluminously
rendered by Miss Flora Stifel and she
was given the first encore of the eve
ming.
The following selection was Schu
bert's Cradle Song" 1t was sung by
Miss Elsie Fischer, who completely
captivated the audience. She played
her own piano accompaniment and her
sweet and mellow soprano voice, her
facial expressions and her gestures,
were naturally impressive of a scene
in the nursery, when the child is be-
ing hushed to sleep. Miss Fisher was
encored and responded by repeating
part of the song.
Miss Sue NJ Caldwell sang a very
pleasing selection and was especially
commended.
Miss Emily Ray Pollock's rendition
on the piano was fascinating in the
extreme and her efforts were deserv-
Ing of the hearty and liberal praise
bestowed upon her.
Mr. Archibald Taylor added very
materially to the success of the pro-
gramme by singing a love song and
he handled his part splendidly.
The number preceding the closing
song by the Choral Club, "Randegger's
Inspiring solo, Save Me! o, God"
was given by Mrs. Herbert NJ Rihel-
daffer and her rendition was excep-
The supper was served on the first
floor and the various apartments were
tastefully adorned with ferns and pot
ted plants. In the main hall were sup
per and candy and flower tables There
were also supper tables in the class
rooms, game room and the parlor.
Mrs. James Rhodes Mrs c.. A. Robin
son, Mrs. H. G. Tinker and Miss Anna
Carnaham composed the reception
committee. The ladies in charge O. the
supper tables were: Mrs. Alfred PAUL.
Miss Martha Clarke. Miss Matilda
Burke. Miss Lyde PAUL, Miss Mary
PAUL., Mrs. Florence Maui rieskelI,
Miss Laura Dalzell Miss Flora Stifel,
Miss Alice Bates, Miss Martha OFT,
Miss Jennie Jepson, Mrs, w. ]. w.
Ccwden, Mrs John l.. Dickey, Mrs.
Geo. H. Park, Miss Belle Mendel, Miss
Zoe Mcclure, Mrs. w. B. Irwin, Mrs
John K List, Mrs. S. T. Westhafer, Miss
Martha List, Miss Lutte Hicks, Mrs.
w H. Higgins, Mrs. D. A. Taylor, Mrs.
Harry Mender, Miss Annie Johnson.
Mrs John c. Lynch, Mrs. Charles H.
Reed Miss Laura Lawson, Miss Martha
Hare and Miss Bessie Higgins presid-
ed at the candy and flower table.