The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-06-27
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF THE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
JUNE 10Th, 18TH, AND 18TH.


The first night was devoted to the Schools of
hieh order for which this Institution has so
long been famous. The pupils of the three Pro
fessors Of instrumental music and those of the
excellent teacher of Vocal music, exhibited their
skill and PROCESS in this sublime art There were
selections from the class of the fourth Profess
sor, as he had the class only short time.
The readings and recitations reflected great
credit on the excellent training of the Profess
cor of Elocution. We must be allowed to say
that Miss Annie Covell, of Baltimore. surpassed
our conception Of the evolutionary power of a
child of her age. and under efficient training. she
will distinguish herself in this beautiful accom-
plishment Misses Hardy and McCay both dis
tinguished themselves in this School, and richly
merted the Star medals they received in this de-
partment
Miss NJ Lula Dunbar, of New Orleans, rected
the Lady's Dream in a very impressive manner,
and its repetition was solicited by notes from the
audience, and took place on the 18th.
We must refer to the symphony in &C." with
our highest commentator. and the splendid Duo
by Misses Pritchard and Taylor, of New Orleans.
Miss Claiborne and Miss Waterman both play
with remarkably fine expression and skill. I'm
Hochland," by Gade splendidly rendered,
the organ and violin Accomplishments sustaining
| the pianos with remarkable beauty.
| The second night was devoted to Schools of
Modern Languages and Music
.Nachflager in Granada" Kreutzer, was the mu-
steal Sautatory, and was magniicently performed
on the pianos, organ and violin. This follow
ed by the English Salutatory, Miss Bessie Dun
bar. who read it with great beauty and accuracy
Miss NJ. Santini rected in French, '.LImmorta-
lite" with genuine Partisan accent and in her own
charming and unsurpassed style. ''Marchs Tri-
omphale" by Prof. Richard, was played with
great expression by four of his class. The Vocal
Trio was beautifully sung Miss Josephine San
tint recited in German, "Des Missionars Alb
schied," by Moves. She is sad to possess sin
gularly correct accent and pronunciation of this
difficult language. She rected it with feeling and
great success. 'sMianolo Marche." by Hamm. was
admirably performed by foar of the Second Music
Glass.
The event of the evening, was the French Dia-
logue, in two parts, by Sou7estre, with five per-
sonages. | hazard nothing in saying it delight
ed every one present. and the large audience paid
most particular attention to every part to the end
almost comprehending the piece by the natu-
raj intonations and beautiful acting. The young
Indies were dressed in costume, but with refined
taste, which has always distinguished the pupils
of this School, Between the two parts Miss
Brownold, of Washington city. played Thalberg :
"Home,' in remarkably fue style.
"Frenkanigin," arr by Prof Ide. and played
by four Juniors, most beautiful piece, and
played with remarkable skill by these little must
clans. Miss NJ Santini recited in German, Uh-
lands s'Des S@ngers Fluch," with her uniform
success.
Selections from '.L'Africaine," by Prof Rich.
ard, was admirably executed by four of his pu-
pills, as was also the overture by Adam, Isl j. &C.
tails roi.'' by four other pupils of his class. A
Vocal Solo, by Verdi sung with rich and clear
voice. by pupil from Texas Miss Grinnan.
Third night, June 18th, ushered in by a
musical Salutatory, by Auber "Domno Noir,"
on pianos, organ and Violin with fine effect. 1t
was charmingly rendered Miss Dunbar's En-
glish Sa'utatory written with great beauty, and
read with striking elocutionary power. She was
rewarded with Star Composition. also Star Eo-
cution Medal. and richly deserved both. Miss
Claborne's Last Rose of Summer" and her re-
Spouse to the encore, "Auld Robin Gray" were
charming, and reached every heart. Its the music
for me and the many. The Duo, Norma by Rosel-
len, rendered by Misses Pritehard. and Deupree.
two graduates of the School of Music was played
with faultless execution. Miss p has the most per-
feet execution ofany one young, in our knowledge.
A fine overture "Carnaval Roman" by Derlioz.
was magnifcently rendered by four pupils Of Prof.
Richards class. Miss Dunbars Dear Friends of
| my YOUTH was sung in her bewitchng STYLE and
was greatly applauded
The striking feature of the exercises his evening
was Miss NJ Santini's recitation of The Haunted
Valley" by Mrs. Townsend, and her response 10
the cordial encore, by 1.-THE Prayer Of the South +"
We have nothing to say OF Miss Santini. Her ell
ocutionary powers most remarkable in one of
her age. add anything we could say would not
deepen the impression she made on those present,
nor give those who did not hear her, any adequate
| idea Of her powers. She has never failed to in
| terest every audience before whom she has rect-
| ed. We think the success Of MI. Phillips in his
efforts to make Elocu,ion a regular study and
accomplishment. have been crowned with great
success. 1t was general remark, that in no
school had there been exhibited such q num-
Der of fine reetatiens in English. French, and
German as this Commencement occasion at the
| Virginia Female Institute.
The Hon. Ii. w. Shelley made few remarks
in his usual happy strain, and proceeded to con
fer the following honors. consisting of Gold Med
ais and Gold Watches.
WRITING DEPARTMENT. Pupils
Misses Lucy W Boyd. Va sallie ] Barnett Md
Susan Croxton. Va; Mary Gilman, Tex
V Gilmer, La; Carrie Getty, S. c.; VI R Hughes,
Texas Sallie Mackall. D. c.; HELEN Martin
Md; Kate Pickett. La; Alice Polk, La
COMPOSITION AND DEPORTMENT-
1916 Pupils.
Misses Neville 4 Irwin. D. c.; Fife Jones, La.
Susie MCGOWAN, s. C; E nily Minnegerode, Va
L McCay, La; Alice Polk. La.
SCHOLARSHIP AND DEPORTMENT-
al Pupils.
Misses Susan G Antrim. Va; Susan Crox.
ton, Va; Ellen IIarman, Va; Neville A Irwin,
D G.; Ira Jordan, Va; Augusta King. La
Susan MCGOWAN, S. G.; IL Maynard. La; An
ma Meigs, La; Lizzie McCay. La; NJ Prtch.
ard, La; Anna Racquet, Tex; Marietta r Santi
MI La; Fannie Ware. Ala Lizzie Winston, Va
DRAW[NG-l5 Pupils.
Misses Georgine Lesassier. La; Mary Moore
Texas Saliie Mackall D. c.; Marietta Santini
| Louisiana.
ELoCUTION-68 Pupils.
Misses Rosa NJ Browne. Va; Annie Covell Nd
Georgne LeSassier, La Emily Miunegerode. Va
V AIcF Morris, La; II Maynard, La; Mamie
Pritchard, La; Mary L Williamson, Ala.
LATIN-1S Pupils
Misses Ellen Hartman, Va; Neville A Irwin
Md; Lizzie Winston, Va.
GERMANS Pupils
Miss Mollie McCay, La; Marietta Santinl
| Louisiana.
TRENCHES Pupils.
Misses Antrim, Va; Annie Bell. Va. Lul.
Claiborne. Va: Susan C Croxton, Va; Ella {