The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-29

of our citizens and those from various Southern
States, whose daughters were here, Among the
young Indies on the stage, about fifteen St ties
were represented.
Rev. A. w. Wilson, Of Baltimore. Rev. John
Lands;reet, of Loudoun then read the Report of
the Board of Visitors. 1t was brief and pointed,
free from 1attery. and seemed to speak the hon
est sentiment of the Board. The Report, after
abiding to the thorough education enjoyed in
this Institute. declared most emphatically that
parents might feel as little concern for the safety
and welfare Of their daughters under the watch
full and parental care of this school, as they would
feel if their daughters We're under theirSown pa
rental roof. M6
Miss Maggie Thompson, of Mississippi, was
then introduced and read the Salutatory Essay in
benaf Of her class Of Full Graduates. It wasa
superior composition, marked by sparkling wit
and beautiful sentiment.
The President of the Institute then proceeded
to confer the Distinctions and Diplomas, as
given below.
I DR.. Roszell then conferred Gold Medals on those
whose names are hereafter mentioned, after which
he addressed the young ladies in his own peculiar
and felicitous style, which excited much pleasure
and evoked continued applause.
/ Rev. w. A. Harris then introduced Rev. Dr..
J. C Cranberry, of Richmond, who delivered the
Baccalaureate Address. His theme sEs-
ther," the noble and regal traits of whose
rema rkable character were beautifully delineated
and set before the yolng ladies as example
for their initiation His address was happy
combination of the dramatic and philosophical
styl4s He held the undivided attention Of his
delighted auditors for an hour, closing with
most impressive appeal to the young ladies. 1t
was a mastery effort and the crowning glory of
this Commencement.
The Valedictory Essay was read by miss Bcr-
tic HOPKINS, of Loudoun. This was q compost
md
iety to hear every word she uttered. Those who
were SO fortunate az to, hear it. paid the fair
reader the highest encomiums. Madam Ruhl and
her vocal class then sang q sad, plaintive Vale
dictory, and thus closed of the most success
full and brilliant Commandments we have ever
attended 1t continued for i've successive days,
the crowds attending aud public interest and en-
thusiasm increasing all the while. Spectators
were deeply impressed with these exercises as
indicating the careful and thorough training
which these pupils had enjoyed, while the healthy
appearance, as also the grace, elegance and beau
ty of the young ladies elected our admiration.
This school has attained high and just celeb
rity. Coming under the charge of the present
Principal, when it was, from the effects Of the
war, in sickly and declining condition, he has
brought it up to its present high standard
through ndomitable will, fine administrative
talent, and an adaptability for the duties Of the
position rarely equallcd. Over 100 young ladies
were enrolled in the boarding department of the
Institute, coming from every portion Of the
South, from Maryland to Texas. The President
is aided by able corps of assistants. The
buildings are spacious and elegant, the grounds
beautifully ornamened with shrubbery, and laid
| off in walks and Notwithstanding the
city, and commanding an enchanting view the
distant and approximate picturesque scenery of
the country. 1t is one of those spots that nature
seems to have indicated for the very purpose it
is ropriated-combining the useful and beau
tiful in an eminent degree
PUPILS OF DISTINGUISHED PROFICIENCY.
AritAmetic Misses Laura Bennett, Md; Annie
Camp, Ala; Efie Jameson, Md; jamie McNeer,
West Va.
Alge5ra-AIiss Frank Harper.
Gsomet7y.-Miss Regina Rambo, Ga
History.-Misses Mary Bryan La; Virginia
Bryan, La: Frank Harper, Va; Mat lie P. Har-
rs, Va; Nora Munger, Texas; jamie McNeer, W.
Va; Regina Ranbo, Ga; Annie Walker, Nd;
Mamie Shoaff.
EaqAsh observation-disclosures Marion Beale, Va;
Mile Cobb, Ga; Lizzie East. Texas; Bette Epes,
Va; Matte P: Harris, Va; - Joaes, Texas;
Bette Love, Va; Regina hslleo, Ca; Matte
Rountree Texas.
French. Misses Marion Beaie Va; Matte
Bonner, Texas Bonnie Chandler, Ark; Mile
Cobb, Ca; Mary Eakin, Va; Lizzie East, Texas;
Bette Epes, Va Sarah Goodwin, Va; Noem;e
Hamilton La Matte P. Harris, Va Effie jam
crson, Md Lou Jones, Texas; Maggie Land
street, Va; siosele de Laaaey, Ga; NcEi? Mitch
ell, Md; Nora Munger, Texas; jamie McNeer,
W. Va Hattie Overall, EIo.; Hattie Picker, Va;
Jennie Rambo, Ga; Addie Watts, W. Va Regina
Ramho, Ga; Evelyn Rooney, Co.; Annie Walker,
Md; Matte Rountree, Texas; Mamie Shoatf, =
German.-Aliss Fannie Stirman, Ky
History-Misses Mary Briel, Kate Gushing,
Belle Harris, Ella Maupin, Va
Vocal Music.-Misses Sarah Goodwin, Va; Stel-
10 G,,ino AIiss FJoranoe Hendrv Stannie Hem
dry, Maggie Landstreet, Va
Instrumental Music.-Msses Marion Bealc, Va
Laura Bennett Md; Mary Bryan, La; Mary
Eakin, Va; Lulu Jones, Texas; Ella Maupin, Va
Hattie Overall, Mo-; Annie Camp, Ala; Bette
Epes, Va.
GRADUATES IN SCHOOLS.
Ffench-Misses Mary Bland, Salie Coles, 3er-
ia Hopkins, Lille Jones, Berta Maupin, Annie
Trotter, Va; Julia Roszell, Md; Maggie Thomp
son, Miss.
Latn-Misses Annie Trotter, Alice West, Va;
English Literatuye.-Misses Mary Bland, Emile
Harper, Lille JONES' Va; Nellie MITCHELL Md;
Jennie Rambo, Evelyn Roony, Ga; Julia Roszell,
Md; Fannie Stirman, Ky; Maggie Thompson,
Miss; Annie Trotter, Haywood Trotter, Alice
West, Va.
l1.s.ory-M Misses Moseiie dc Launey, Ca; Bef-
tie Maupin, Annie Payne, Fannie Payne, Rose
Rector, Va;.Jula Roszell, Md; Maggie Thomp-
son, Miss Haywood Trotter, Va.
Natural I>n2t0S0PRy.-M1SSeS Laura DeHuett3
Nd; Marian Beal, VA Matte Bonner, Texas;
Josie Bradley, Mo-; Jennie Bryan, La.j Annie
Camp, Ala; Bonnie Chandler, Ark; Laura Corn
er, Mary Eakin, Va; Lizzie East, Texas; Mosele
Griffin, Ga; Noeme Hamilton, La, Mary Harms
berger, Frank Harper, Matte P. Harris, Annie
Harris, Matte A. Harris, Florence Hendry, Olive
Hotchkiss, Annie Jones, Va. Willie Jameson.
Md; Mag. L. Landstreet, Mary Linkenhoker,
Bette Love, Va; Moselie de Launey, Ca; Nellie
MITCHELL Md; Mag Miley, Va; Leila Mckay,
Ga; Nora Munger, Texas Hattie Overall, Mo-;
Hattie Picker, Va; hattie Rountree, Texas;
Regina Rambo, Ga; Annie R. Trotter, Va; An
ME Walker Nd; Ncttie Waugh, Va; Mary Wise,
La.
Chemishy.- Misses Josie Bradley, Miss; no
selle de Launey, Ga; Lizzie East, Texas; Emile
Harper, Va; Frank Harper, Va BERTHE Hop
kins Va; Willie Jameson, Ad jamie McNeer
w. Va; Regina Rambo, Ga; Jennie Kambo, Ga;
Matte Rountree, Texas; Fannie Stirman, KY;
Nettie Waugh, Va.
Mathematics lary Bland, Beta Hop
kins BERTHE Naupin, Va; Jennie Rambo, Ga;
Julia Roszell, Ma; Maggie Thompson, Miss.
Moral Ehilosophy.-Misses Berthe Hopkins, Va;
BERTHE Maupin, Va; Julia Roszell, Nd
Ausic-Wsses Sarah Goodwin, Kate Hawkins,
Va. Maggie Thompson, Miss
MEDALS.
Oil Paintiag-Miss Efie Jameson, Md.
| Grscian Paiating.-Miss Mary Briel, Va; Miss
-Brel
Draping-Miss Virginia Bryan, La
Wor ITorL-Mics Mattie p iIarris Va