Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-21

Irregular meeting.) A large attendance is de-
sired, as business of Importance will be under
consideration
By reference to advertisement it will be seer
that Miss Sue Ridenour, the blind sweet singer
will give concert, for her own benefit, at the D.
d. s. B. Institution, on next Friday night
Lovers of sweet music should not fail to attend
The voters of the State will not forget to re-
member that they must vote on the IL per cent
interest clause of the Constitution of Virginia a
the election next Thursday. They have the
privilege of voting for against its retention
apart of the Constitution.
Two negro boys, aged about fifteen years each,
were drowned on Sunday evening last at the
Ford" near Port Republic. A party of several
were crossing the River in a boat which sunk,
and all escaped save two. Late Sunday evening
their bodies had not been recovered.
The ladies of the Methodist E. Church South,
in this place. will hold Strawberry Festival in
the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday
night. the 26th and 10Th instant. Parties who
have subscribed are requested to send their con-
tributions to the hall Tuesday morning.
The Vestry Of Trinity (EpiscopaD Church, in
this city, intend very soon to commence the erec-
ton of handsome parsonage building, on the
southeast corner of their church lot. We are
glad to see handsome and permanent improve
ments of this character being made in our thriv-
ing little city.
We learn from the Rockbridge Citizen, that
the news has at last reached Lexington, that
Staunton was without gas about two weeks ago.
and had to use ''tallow dps Wonder what
news carrier made himself so oficious as to go
all the way to Lexinton to give its citizens the
information !? We suspect it!was narrow gauge
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PAINFUL ACCIDENT. Mr.. Samuel A. Hosh-
our Steward of the w. l.. Asylum, met with an
accident on the 18th instant, from which he lost
portion of one of his toes and had several 9TH
ers badly bruised While standing in front of
the Virginia Hotel, bed Stat fell from the up
per porch. end foremost, striking him on the
toes and cutting through his boot. He suffered
very severely, but is now rapidly improving,
and will soon be out again.
The Valley Musical Association will meet at
ernkI ling Spring Church, on next Tuesday, at ii
o,clocE1 A. M. They will have fine new organ
and a good piano, and all other necessary prep
ordtions are being made for grand musical en-
torto;, 4ment All who can do so. should attend
W. oon assure them they will receive the kind
ot 4++; and will be permitted to enjoy u
rooroo+;on and musical treat which will amply
repay them.
SALES. On Wednesday last, Messrs. loung
and Niche, commissioners, solo the one-iouren
undivided interest in the warehouse properly
near the Railroad depot, to >sol III. ", mar 'iian
for the sum of $780, and on Tleursaay the same
: Ahrar
parties sold the farm OF Mr.. w. A. ADhey. near
Calvary Chapel, containing 270 aeresf 70 MT. =.
V. Abney, at $3l per acre.
On the 10th instant, Mr.. James Bumgardner
.Jr, commissioner, sold 10 acres of land, near
Pond Gap, to Mr. BENZ. A. Miller, for > 8oz H.
SoIREE-The Soree at the Virginia Fenle ie
Institute, on last Friday night, was delightful.
The entertainment consisted Of vocal and instru
mental music, varied with readings by members
of the elocution class. Prof Scharf also gave
one of his inimical readings. much to the delight
of the audience We are informed this will be
the last Soiree of this Session. The young ladies
of the school are looking exceedingly beautiful
and as, we are informed, they are very attentive
to their studies, we may look forward to bril-
liant commencement sometime in June.
1.-THE RAIN, THE GENTLE RAIN."-After
weeks Of drought, with its usual accompaniment
of heat and dust, the long wished for rain has
come at last. On Friday evening the clouds
gathered and as darkness descended upon the
.>arth, the gentle rain came softly patterng
down. How refreshing how delightful was the
nuro w ct atmosphere, that infused new life into
I'll on;n,et. ad nature. From Friday evening un-
I'll last Saturday night, light rain continued to
fall varied occa sionaly with sharp, little show
orc This rain has done incalculable good to the
erops. A few more weeks of drought and the
crop of oats and corn would gave been destroyed,
and the wheat much injured. Early vegetables
have been scarce and high, but they Will now we
hope, be abundant and at such prices as 10
place them at the comman 4 of all.
PosTPoNEMENT.-Thec concert Tor the dement,
of the Augusta Memorial Association, heretofore
announced for Tuesday night, the q instant
has been unavoidably postponed to Iuesuas
night the 2Sth instant. We publish bell ," 'u'
card of the Executive Committee of the AS Vci
alton, and take occasion to express the hope tn y
our people will make the concert brilliant sue
,cess. The Association needs funds, and this will
prove pleasant opportunity of contributing to
work which has the highest claim upon US all.
To THE PUBLIC-A concert will be given on
Tuesday night, the 18th instant, in the Chapel of
the D. & D. & Blind Institution for the benefit
# our Soldiers Cemetery. We confidently
mr. ,rnjse you an entertainment of the highest
1me, it, Nj Leo P Wheat. justly distinguished as
an o. 'ganist and pianist, will lend his services
assist I'd by some of the best musical talent OF the
c cifV VIM Knabe & Co., of Baltimore, Md,
viii flu, 'nish us for the occasion one of their
"Concerss Grand Pianos which complete the
assurance thai H. concert will prove rare
treat. We; hope that you viii fill the hall to
overAowin g, and testify not only your apprecia-
ton Of high music but also and especially. your
Of admission will he IS cents and the proceeds
will be appl ed to putting IN order our Soldiers
Cemetery. - r,,,x,,, ,o,.,.,n,rr
Of The Augusta Mem. Asso.