The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-06-20

= Time and wonderful expression, with
/ thorouchneSs, are tho features Of this de-
partmcnt. Auber's lie Chevalde Bronze "
was rendered by four graduates In music
Miss Adams, Miss L. pritchard. Miss North,
and Miss Steele. Miss Smith and Professor
Ide assisting. 1t was charming success.
Prof. Richards " Marche Militairc &" was
elegantly rendered nv four of his pupils
] on two pianos-M,ss J. Sautini, Miss Hap
| per, Miss NJ. Pri'cnardy and Miss Morris.
Miss RceS. of Sonis Carolina, sung most
Swccily "ta,lina fron, Ernant," by
Verdi. VI IS wilkins and Miss Waterman
executed with great expression duo on
two pianos i.'cloilc du Nord," by G..
Wchic. \ beautiful quartcttc, "a tc, o
Cara" BY Ecllni, was beautifully sung by
Miss smith NJ - Castlcman, Miss Barclay.
and Miss Jackson. An overture. Light
Cavalry" hy Surrr. was performed with
great success on two pianos, organ, and
violin, hv Miss Rowell and Miss Moore of
Texas. Miss VI. Hamilton OF Georgia, and
Mss MrCav. OF New Orleans; Miss Jor-
Parco&Sf. OF Virginia, sung lima"
hv Ardilti. with a remarkably rich and
tlcXihir voice. which she has under her en-
tire control. "Sclcct!onS from Faust" by
Prof. Richard, were beautifully rendered
~ Miss Waterman, Miss Wilkins, Miss
Flanagan, aud y IS Killers. all possessing
wonderful execution and taste. Rossini,s
- Barber dc Seville" was rendered with
great beauty by Miss NJ. Il. San:ini of New
Orleans. Miss Lockctt of Georgia. Miss
Ackcrman of Virginia, and Miss Hattie
WEIGH Of Georgetown. Bclini's "Sad
Hour Of Parting" WAS most touchinolv
rendered Ivy Miss rancoast of Virginia. and
Miss Josie Houston of Texas, and closed
the exercises of this delightful evening,
| understand there are one hundred and
tlty-ninc pupils in the school Of music.
under the care Of four ACCOMPLISHED in
>tructors: and the exhibition tonight re-
ilcctS the greatest credit on the professors
and pupils. rs we'll rs upon the arrange
mcnts which have given this institution
such prominence amon@ educational cstab-
li>hmcntS.
The exercises Of Thursday evening were
Inappropriate TO the last night Of the session,
and impressed me most tiyorably. The mu-
sic was OF very high order, and most sue
ce>siuilv rendered. The English salutato-
ry, written and read by Miss Collie o. Jack
son. OF west Virginia, was Il beautiful
composition, and was read with more grace
anti appropriate style than | have ever be-
tore witnessed. She is singulary graceful,
and her voice as 4 reader remarkably clear
and siycry. 1t wa> listened to by the
crowded audience with the most profound
interest, and at its close there was IN out
burst "t applause and Il shower of bouquets.
| Prof. T.. l.. ldc's beautiful melodrama,
The Bells" poetry by Poe. was sung
| with great effect 10y the vocal pupils Of his
own tIssS and that of Mrs. Davidson. 1t
was ~ elaborate piece. and sustained
| Throughout with surprising accuracy and
success. I'hc difficult accompaniment was
| played by two graduates in music-MisS
North, of Virginia. and Miss Pritchard, of
New Orlcan>-;IsSisted by Miss Go>s, OH the
organ.
| Miss Marietta SantiDi, of New Orleans.
irocitcd the MAY Queen" 10y TcnnySon,
with astonishing success. 1t was impoS>i-
BILE TO resist her magnetic influence as she
| portrayed the various passions Of this diff
! cult selection for 4 recitation. 1t was !,
perfect and triumphant success. Whilst
/ trying TO hide INV own tears I saw them
| stealing down the checks Of those around
me. At the close of it there was most en-.
| ihu>ia>tic applause, and bouquets of rare
beauty sent hy the marShaS to the accom-.
pii>hcd elocutioniSt. After the audience
| became quiet they seemed suddenly TO he
| seized with Il UNANIMOUS desire to hear il
again. and she was encorcd in the most re-
>prcttul and enthusiastic manner. Miss
SantiMi came forward and rccitcd with
charming success The Widow of Glen.
cuc," ~ hich was received with enthusiastic
applause.
! was left in reycrie of delight. from
which | WAS recalled 10y a magnificent duo,
tacke|tanZ,' hy Meyerbecr, on two pit.
nos, rendered triumphartly hy two grad,l.
atcs in the school Of Music Miss Pritchard
aud Miss North. They have wonderful cX.
ccutlum, and have rarely heard this line
composition played with SO much expires.
sion.
ASA Nirginian feel proud Of this in>ti
tuition. ana can honestly recommend it.
l will send Il l>L Of honors in my next.
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