Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-02
For the Wheeling lntelligencer.

Mr. EDIroR:--If you were not present at the
distribution of premiums at the Academy of the
Visitation, do certainly think you missed a very
rich entertainment and most pleasing exhibition.
both as to musical talent and ability, fire, chasts,
and unequalled embroidery and needle work, and
also painting. penciiing and sketohng, that would
do honor TO any institution OF learning.
Asone among a large and respectable audience
AN audience capable Of approaching the truly
beautiful do not think ever whled away
more grateful, pleasant and delightful hour, than
did at the distribution of premiums at this insti
tuition on Thursday. The Hall especially devoted
to such purposes, is large and elegantone indeed,
and perfectly adapted to its design.
1 did not have the pleasure of being present at
the commencement fthe exercises. But il what
1 heard and witnessed were any indication of
what did not. then much indeed did lose.
When entered the Hall, music
g. came DER my ear like the sweet south
That breathes upon bank of violets,
Stealing, and giving odor."
And:
Itlngered long
Upon tho ear, one OF those sweet things
Treasure unconsciously. As steals along
stream Of sunshine, stole its melody"
The song was "our own Partially" sung by Miss
Orndof and Miss Kelly.
After which premiums in Writing were distrbu-
ted; premiums already having been distributed
in Arithmetic, English, Mythology, Philosophy and
Botany; Chriran Doctrine, French, Drawing and
Painting. The interim between each class being
delightfully."- intersperSed with rich vocal and in
strumental music.
''King Fredericks Camp by Miss Hullihen
and Miss E. Wynn, was sweetly executed indeed.
The ''May Dew' by Miss NJ. Shriver, was truly
beautiful, as performed on the Harp, assisted by
Miss Orndoff and Miss Kelly.
Softly did she touch its strings, and sweetly
breathed they forth their music, they each took
up the notes and they came floating sweetly upon
the air.
Premiums in Nee,lework and Domestic Econo-
my followed. After which, on the Piano, "Where
are the friends of my YOUTH was performed by
Miss Anna Zane, young and accomplished per-
former, and sung by several young ladies'.
Then followed premiums in Music. Afterwards
was performed the "Home Polka on the Guitar,
by Miss Mary E. Orndof and Miss Eliza Connell.
Succeeding this performance was sung, so Cor
Amoris victima,'' by Miss Fenlon, Miss Murphy,
Miss Kelly, Miss Mccullough, Miss Orndof, Miss
Wynnand, Miss Connell.
Following this came the Premiums for Conduct.
nISy lASJ was uIOSI
portion of the exercise.
The first honors of the Academy in the Senior
circle for uniform excellence of conduct, were
awarded 10 Miss Eliza Cornell, of Lynchburgh
Va, and Miss Mary E. OIndof Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio
judged equal In merit.
Two splendid gold Medallions were awarded tc
these young ladies, and they were crowned will
beautiful wreaths.
Following this, was sung coronation ode.
After this, with some one or two songs. with in
strumental music, the exercises closed. There art
Others equally deserving of mention, but space
will not permit.
The greater portion of the audience then dis
persed TO lower room, where was displayed fo
inspection the most beautiful needlework ant
painting; such indeed as is rarely ever beheld.
This Institution of learning has certainly attained
high and enviable degree of excellence.
June 80, 1858. H.