Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

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| COMMENCEMENT AT THE VIRGINIA FEMALE INsT1-
TUTE. The closing exercises of this well known
school took place on the light of the oath inst
The night was EXTREMITY holland the room crow
ded almost to suffocation, but such was the in
teres est manifested, that not only all the space of
the large school room, but every available point
around the windows and in the hall was occn-
pied. AS soon as we entered thereon we were
struck with the fine taste with which it had been
decorated Garands and pictures graced the
walls and Tyre was suspended at the back of
the platform on which were placed two ofKnabe's
elegantpianos and Parlor Organ.
| AT the appointed time the pupils entered with
that ease and grace of manner, which we believe
is an essential part of fitting women for a com
panion at the Preside adm
The exercises began with the magnificent over
ture to the opera of AWm. Tell,'' composed by
hosslnl. 1t was executed upon two Pianos, Or
gan and Prof. lde's Violin. Judging from the
applause it received at lis close, it made most
favorable impress ion, and we are told by the
knowing ones that it is one of the most difficult
pieces for the piano. The precision with which
IL was performed and the enthusiasm, with which
the performers entered upon their difficult task
showed Enthusiastically the masterhand Of skill
ful teacher. It was beautiful introduction to
a hnc programme. Next in order followed
Salutatory by one the graduates ofthe Institute
Her name is not unknown in the history of the
South twas most beautifully written, well
conceived and finely delivered essay upon music.
1t added new laurels to the of Yancey After
this came Vocal Duet by Mendelsohn, such as
only he could write. The fair vocalists executed
it with fine feeling and in good style, notwith-
standing the depressing influence of the heat |
Next in order came two lighter pieces, but not
less interesting on that account, Waltz by La
bitzky and one by Gungl The fine flowing
graceful melodies We're delicatey rendered and
highly appreciated by the audience. A vocal
Solo, sung in a mastery manner, closed the first
part of the programme. The second part was !
ushered in by the imposing march from ''Proph-
et' and tits only necessary to say that this,
the great march of the great Meyerbeer suffered |
nothing in its performance on this night. After
this came Melodrama, the music of which was
composed by Prof. E. Louis Ide to the stbells"
by E. A. Poe. There were the silver sleigh bells,
the loud alarm BELLS the tolling of the iron bells
and the golden wedding bells Each of the four
parts consisted of Solos, Duets and chorus Hap
Ply was Prof. Ide in the conception of his touch
ing music Every scene ofitwas finely portrayed. |
The spirit of the words were breathed into the
music, while the finely invented accompaniment
lent its aid in perfecting the whole There was
one universal praise of its excellency and we but
repeat what a musician remarked lit is the best
music | have heard for many day"
The overture, ''Le Cheval de Bronze" directed
by Prof. August Ide and performed by members
Of his class showed that he isno less successful in
teaching than be is skllful in performing He
has bright future as teacher and performer
Judge H. w. Shelley then delivered the annual
address in his happiest manner Astounding in
sound advice to the pupils, after which he de-
liyered to the happy recipients the honors and
FL. aaA sissita 4s.so s 4
After this, the Valedictory. was read by one of
the graduating class and when we say that it
was equal to the Salutatory we do it but Justice 4
and award tits highest praise. The response to
this was read by all intermediate" recipient
of three distinct honors3 whichis sufficient guar
antee of its great exceleney. |
The whole audience'tlien Joined in singing the
tGloria in Excesis and was dismissed with
We can but say that, from this ex-
hibition, the course ofths Institute is onward and
onward. ~ & a- yi4p'@ s-+-2 re
The system of instruction embraces not only
and sound english course, but the
Tournament tai branches" are taught with skill,
that cannot be surpassed, five Judge fits fruits
as presented on the night of the oath ult.