The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-06-17

I CoMMENcEMENTs.-The commencement exerci-
SEES of the Virginia Female Institute, will take
place at the School on Thursday, Oath. Hon. H.
W. Shelley will distribute the honors and deliver
the address. ses2g
The commencement exercises Of the Wesleyan
Female Institute, will take place at the hall Of the
d. D. s B. Institute on the Oath The Rev. Il. A.
Holland, from Baltimore will preach the COM
mencement sermon at the NJ. &. Church on Sund-
ay next. ae&s ,as.ia
The soiree Of the musical department of this In
sttute will take place at the same hall Of the D..
D. s B. Institute on Tuesday night next, 22nd, at
O'clock 5gi raaE..10 sad 1asfa.4ssf 81, rs; III
THE PIvor-AcrIoN BRACE, OR CHEST EXPAND
ER.-This superior Suspender for Skirts Or Pants
is the best we have ever seen or used. For Men
and Boys, it is the most comfortable and conve-
nient Brace made, fastening to the pants at one
point directly under each arm, with metallic
button hole or loop. There is no strain on the
pants when sitting, STOPPING, or in any other po-
sition. As Skirt Supporter for Ladies and
Misses, it is indispensable for health and comfort.
AS a Brace, it keeps the shoulders drawn back,
expands the chest, prevents stopping of the
shoulders, compression Of the lungs, curvature of
the spine and consumption. To persons Of seden-
tary habits, and the young Of both sexes, it is
invaluable as health and life preserver. We
confidently recommend it as the best and cheapest
Brace in use. Call on Mr. S. Mandelbaum, New
Street, and examine for yourself, and be convinc-
ed that all herin stated is true. Be sure to pur.
chase one, and you will never use any other.
| WELLS IN STAuNToN Governor Wells, accom-
panied by his satellites, L. H. Chandler Of Nor
folk, and Jno. W. Jenkins Of ]. Winchester, ere
severally introduced to the people of Staunton BY
Major ] ohm A. Harman, at the Court-h house or
Friday last. The audience presented quite mot
ley appearance, the gallery being occupied by the
ebony and topaz clan and the lower floor by al
sorts of whites, conservatives, democrats, moder-
ate republicans and scallawags. Many wore drawn
thther for. the purpose of seeing what kind Of On
animal Wells was, and to hear what he had to say
about his chum Doctor Harris. They were disap.
pointed in the last desire. s1eI l.5gaS
Major Hartman made a speech, before the intro
duction, and some fattering allusion to the "copd
population elected applause from the, gallery
which was met by faint Kisses from the floor
This brought out the remark that 'geese and
snakes can hiss and SO can puppies'-which sur
prised the audience much, they not being aware
that puppies had kissing propensity. We, among
others, regretted seeing Major Hartman IN the
/ chair-however, every one to his TASTE
| Wells address was listened to attentively; he
made scarcely an alusion to the questions at issue
and there was little or no enthusiasm even among
the colored people. Chandler is good speaker
He alluded to Harris, and stated that his Harris
name was Struggled on the ticket by low and un-
derhanded means, evidently with the intention Of
injuring Wells Enthusiastically repudiating
the ssdoctor." atstS ,5sgfa -as2.a
i jenkins was quite rampant he absolutely drove
the respectable whites out Of the house; his re
marks were insulting to his own race. 1t is the
general opinion that the visit of Wells and his par
Ety has done the conservative cause much good; il
has aroused the people from their apathy, and
every man has now become a workingman.
MASONIC CELEBRArIoN OF ST. JOINS DAY.--
Next Thursday (24th) will be quite gala day fol-
Staunton. The members of the Staunton Lodge
No. Is, have made extensive arrangements to eel
citrate the day, as will be seen by the following
programme.
The Rev. j. Randolph Finley of Winchester
will deliver an address ct the Presbyterian church
He is said to be fine speaker. The Stonewal
Band will accompany the procession. We have
been informed that Lodge from Charlottesville
with Richmond Band will be in attendance
The gallant Masonic Brothers will escort the
young ladies Of the Wesleyan and Virginia Insti
tutes to the church after attending the commence
ment exercises Of, the former at the hall Of the
D. D. & Blind Institute The dinner will be serv
ed by Mr. Scheffer the worthy proprietor of til,
Virginia Hotel, and no doubt will be splendit
affair. Il, ,'.ts III = 81. 4-5,s,s5rs~4
,;q4ul ate.l !. PROGRAMME: 81 ss liz .ee;sts-
Brethren will meet at Masonic Lodge, on Mair
street, at 9 o'clock. A. NJ. -9ga bas IA sfe i5 a
Procession will form, in front Of Masonic Build
ing, on Main street, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ +.
asea % ORDER OF PROCESSION.
l. Stonewall Band-Prof Turner.
2. Visiting Lodges, e I'd Tx, .,.s
8. Visiting Brethren. 81 s. NJ
4 f. Staunton Lodge, No. 13. 49,. ,s...s.-.
/ 5. Orator. l. h.. - r5 .,s..r.e
6. Master of Staunton Lodge. 1 80
1 Il. Procession will move along Main street K
d. D. & B. Institution, to witness, by invitation
the closing exercises Of the Wesleyan, Female In
stitute. IL 49, 81. r Il
| s. Procession will then form and move dow
Main street to New street, up New street to Pres
byterian Church, where, the exercises will TAX
place. E99 .29Ga's So fi..i- ''I 'dee
izjg@ IS eli ORDER OF EXERCISES. Nr3ti,3jis1
j. Anthem BY the ch0ir-Dr. s. Brown, ~
4 8. Address by Rev. J. R. Finley,
4. Music by the choir.
5. Procession will again form and move VI
Frederick street to Green, down Green street tt
main, down Main street to Augusta, down Angus
street to New courthouse, and along New court
house streetto Va. Hotel.
6. Dinner. 3ts's
z. After dinner, the procession will re form AMI
move up new street to Main, and up Main stree
to Masonic Lodge.
The regalia will be aUhite glopes and aprons.
By order Of the worshipful master. =,
-s4 =. NJ. 1 cdsHlsa. Marshals.
Annual Soiree, of the Wesleyan