Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

a., haneft of the Library OF Ct. Jonn
the s.d D last night, was largely attended,
A.m;tb:tapding the bad weather, Liberty
m",l heinp crowded, with the parents and
friends of the Students,
if' The curtain rose at u o'clock, and the
aroses were commenced by James Il.
p gAo of Tacna, Peru, and Oscar I. Bag
rs,t If this city, in humorous dialogue
S:i,, Dale was next sung with fine effect by
In. .rtv If students, and Holmes "Old Iron
a;5yeS. was recited by Hugh IL. Dean, OF
s Manon Georgia handsome little fellow, in
manner highly creditable for the first at
aamnt Willie L. Latham, of this city, fol-
lowed with 1.-The Reaper and the Flowers
his soft voice suiting the sentiment admira-
hIv and S. j. Fletcher Dyson and James +.
Wood gave the Fractions Man" an anus
SING dialogue, while Thomas S. Rowland,
,.;tb the entire school joining in the chorus,
snnr "The Song of the Mosquito" to the
delight of the audience.
Samuel Wimsatt, of this city, next re-
.;,ed Mrs Heman's beautiful poem, Der
nard del Corpo," in mastery manner,
md was followed by Elijah Horseman, jr.,
Henry J. Nevett, WIN. III. Creenwell, and
Josenh T. Collins, of this city, and Charles
u MeGue, of Orange Court House, in 1.-The
Spirit Rappers," a dialogue full OF table tip.
ninps and spiritualism. G.. VIM. Hunter, OF
th;s CITY. next recited The Dying Boy"
w;,b GREAT pathos and j. S. Wimsatt de-
lvered an elegant address on 1.-The Death OF
Enaminondas;" after which VIM. 7. Woolls
as General Marion, and Charles '. Hussey
as the British Lieutenant, both IN appro-
oriate costume, carried back the audience
70 the times that tried mems souls, in "Ma-
rions Dinner" which they performed adml-
rably.
"fhe Frost Spirit by Thomas S. Noland
Of this city, was recited with a full, sono-
rous voice, which made the Hall ring; and
"The Trial of Captain Smith, an address by
james A. Clarridge, and the Printer and the
Dutehman," in character, by j. K. Doling,
and David w. Prettyman, elected much APP
plause. These were followed by Maurice A.
Williams of Baltimore, quite smalkaboy,
who recited Longfellow's "LauncfHeof
the Ship" with great taste, and was succeed
ed by Thomas S. Rowland, who sang 1.-The
Frogs Wedding" to the no small amuse-
ment of the multitude. Then followed
LLOYD T. Smith, of Middleburg, Va, who
addressed the audience on "The Founding
Of an Empire" and "The Two Quacks,"
humorous piece, well rendered by John X.
Heymes, VIM. B. Price, Oscar +. Baggett,
and Robert NJ. Prettyman, after whom came
]. Alton Hunter, whose recitation of "Ihe
Song of the Stars" gave general satlstac-
ton. Hazel Dell" was now sung by Z. III.
McGlue, James F. Wood and others, and
Rudolph johnson, of Montgomery County.
Nd, delivered stirring address in praise
of 1.-The Sons of Virginia" and was follow
ed by "The Homes Of Virginia" concert
piece, spoken in excellent time, by VIM
Stranley. VIM H. Clarridge, JAS. A. Neale,
Z. Hamet Benedum, Richard d. Massey,
Samuel B. Field, j. Franklin Dyson and
James H. Crump.
Thomas S. Nowland, VIM. B. Price, and
others, then sang New Virginia Song
with fine effect, bringing down the plaudits
of the house.
"The True Hero" an address by q. VIM.
Hunter was received with great applause,
and the exercises were concluded by BOX
and Cox" performed in excellent style by
J. S. Wimsatt Richard H. Lyles, and VIM.
Y. Slater.
The students received valuable assistance
from Musical Association of young gentle
men, who kindly accepted an invitation to
assist; from Mr.. G. L. Emerson, who gave
his aid as costumer, and from several other
gentlemen, and the whole affair went OF
with credit to all concerned. Masters Price
and holland deserve especial commentator
for their musical talents, their voices being
among the best for boys, that We have ever
listened to.
UppERyILLE ITEMs-ADDREsS- Josepb M.
Stevens, esq.,, of Alexandria, delivered an
address before the Young Mems Christian
Association, On last Monday night. The
attendance was very large and respectable.
The address was listened to with marked
interest throughout. Mr.. S. acquitted him
self admirably. lie gave succinct history
of the organization since its commencement
in London in 1914, dwelling more in de-
tail in reference to the working of the Alex
andria Association. Mr.. SIS address gave
universal satisfaction. Fourteen members
were added to the Association. A vote OF
thanks was unanimously rendered to Mr.. ).
for his services upon the occasion.
ELECTION Last Monday, the following
Corporation officers were elected for the en-
suing year, viz:
Lemuel Hutchinson, Mayor.
Cuthbert Petit, DR.. Thomas M. Smith,
Henry L. johnson, DR.. Albert Byrne, +.
I. Holmes, Town Councillors.
Ulysses Flemming, Town Sergeant.
BAPTIST CHURCH, 0. S.-Last Sabbath,
Elder W. Gilmore, preached a sermon. tie
is justly entitled to his reputation as prea-.
cher. His argument was characterized by
closeness of reasoning, supported by copi-
Gus deductions from the old and new Tesla
ments, drawing at intervals distinct dis
tinctiye distinctions using his own Ian
guage The old gentleman is now in his
S3d year. He has preached in the church
in Upperville regularly for the last 6o years,
missing only two appointments during that
entire time
SABBATH ScHooI. The attendance at the
Sabbath School at the Baptist Church, on
Sabbath morning, was large for the season
of the year. An evident interest is felt IN
the School by both teachers and scholars.
This school has been kept up during the
winter months The youthful Superinten-
dent, W. Carr. esq, is we'll adapted for his
position, BY piety, energy and education.
FAUoUIER IrEMs.-0n Wednesday OF last
week, Mr.. Vim. Freeman, residing at Or
lean, in Fauquier county, was kicked IN the
head by his own horse and killed instantly.