Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-10-21

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Mastery style.
/ Prof Scharf next contributed to our en-
fjoyment by his most humorous rendering of
St. Anthonys Temptations. In truth no
one could help laughing He reads with
every muscle Of his face, and catching your
sympathy carries you on with him brimful
Of humor and fun, leaving you in the end
Obvious Of everything, but the sad fact that
he has finished the piece. We were then
favored with beautiful Overture by Miss
Wilkins of Washington D. g., and Miss
themselves most admirably and reflect great,
credit upon Prof. Richard. If we mistake
not they will do honor to this accomplished
Professors training by the close of the
session.
Our yisibles were here again called into
play by Prof Scharf who read Mr.. Bundles
| Courtship from Oliver Twist with inimitable
skill, and personated the characters with
such surprising success, that the entire Sc
lection afforded the highest qualification in
every scene. The Prof has made from
time to time, heavy drafts upon my admira-
ton, but never appreciated him so fully as
this evening.
At this point Mr.. Leo Wheat with fame
as Pianist as wide as the Uuion, was in
duced to give some Of his most astonishing
exhibitions Of skill and taste upon the In
strument He is certainly most exquisite
performer, and Master of his sublime art
To describe his execution is simply beyond
my ability Itwas most wonderful-produ
| a.. ~, Il,
heard. At one time he would delight the
audience by some light brilliant Medley, and
then again hold them spell bound, enraptur-
ed with the flowing ripping melodies of some
grand composer. His selections from Faust,
Martha, TrovatoYc and other Operas were
most beautiful His performance on the
Organ and Piano at the same slime was not
only wonderful but delight full especially the
Flower song from Faust.
During an interval of this musical treat
Prof. Scharf appeared again, and favored us
with his Mastery reading Of Shamus O Bri-
en- by Lover His listeners felt as if the
real Shamus was before them, calling forth
| their sympathies and holding them breath
less with excitement, until the closing scene.
1t was touching almost beyond endurance,
as with his eloquent voice full of tears, he
recited the Mothers pleading for her brave
boy. l. was certainly most gratifying
success, and places this gentleman at the
head of his profession as an Elocutionist.
The tumultuous feelings which had been
reused by the reading Of the celebrated piece,
were now stilled by the pathetic and sooth-
ing harmony of sweet sounds from Prof
Ide on the Violin, Prof Richard on the
| Organ and Prof. Hamar on the Piano
Then came Mr. Wheat's Finale Of delicious
melody-his musical fingers now dancing,
gliding, trilling over the notes in ravishing,
fairy like sounds-then bursting forth in
grand gushing strains of musical ecstasy
Altogether we neversenjoyed a richer en-
tertainment than the one at this noble old
Institution on Friday evening could not
help euvying the pupils who, every Friday,
have the privilege Of Witnessing gu mod
els Of execution-and listening TO one Of the
finest readers of the age. It is to be hoped
they may profit by this rare advantage, and
that he may send out from his classes many
to assist In raising the standard and eleva-
ting the taste Of whole neighborhoods in this
too long neglected, but most elegant and
beautiful accomplishment.