The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-09

10 either young laules UT ReAtisA7A' AAo 6SA
tleman, Mr. Geo. C. Bingham, who proposes to
give lessons in this art, is eminenty qualified for
that business. He has had large experience
as an operator, and his general Information on
The subject is such as is rarely met with The pre-
fession can be learned in three months and there
will be very little difficulty in securing siua-
tiou as an operator, at salary of from $35 to
500 per month, according to the EXPERIENCES Of
the applicant, and the location Of the Office
Young ladies' readily acquire the art, and
there numerous agents of that sex employed
in lucrative positions throughout the country
All desired information as to price, &C. may be
had by applying to 'Telegrapher," as directed
in the advertisement, at Harrisonburg, either in
person, or by letter.
SMALL Pox IN RocKNaHAM.--We regret to
learn that the loathesome disease Of small pox
has again made its appearance in Rockingham.
This time in the neighborhood of Cross Keys
aud Peale's cross roads, about miles east Of
Harrisonburg. 1t was contracted from minis
ter of the gospel, who preached several weeks
ago in that vicinity. 1t frst..made its appear
ance in the family of Mr.. Sheets then Mr.
Earman's and we learned it was also on the pre-
misses of Mr.. Jonathan Peale. 1t is said to be a
virulent form of the disease.
The minister, whose name we do not remem
Der, although we heard it mentioned, visited
Harrisonburg, and preached in that place, stay
ing all night at the residence of the accomplish
ed pastor of the Presbyterian congregation
there Rev. J. Rice Bowman. There has been no
case reported in the town, and strict quarantine
is observed over the infected district with not
much probability of the disease spreading. DR..
W. O. Hill. of Harrisonburg, was first called in,
and after pronouncing the disease small pox, de-
termined to remain and give professional atten-
ton to the patients. His skill and accomplish
ments in his profession, will go far to alleviate
the severe character CT the Infection. We sin
cerely hope those afflicted with it may speedily
recover, and that its spread will be prevented.
WASHINGTON AND LEE USIvERsITY.-The seq
ond half session Of this University will commence
the LIST of February, as will be seen by the ad-
vertsemeat The high conservative character of
this Institution, the eminent fitness of the Pres-
dent, and his associate professors, for The duties
connected with their several pos itions, and the
location of the school in the heart of one of the
healthlest and most attractive portions of the
country, recommend it to the patronage of the
people Of Virginia generally, and especially the
Valley The character of the institution at
which boy is educated molds generally the fu-
ture caste OF his mind. What the country wants,
and the want will be enlarged as the country de
velops, is strong, conservative, practical views of
all public questions as distinguished from meta
physical distinctions as to mere theories Practi-
cal craftsmanship is to govern this county here
after. There is no doubt about this. The peo-
pie have suffered too much from the result Of ap-
plying theories to condition of things, whore it
required common sense. Less of the one and
the more of the other would have saved the coun-
try many shocks Ieret ofore. Let the parents OF
the sons of the present day to it that the ed
uoaion of those who are hereafter to egislate for
and govern the country is not neglected in this
respect.
THE AwARDMEST OF THE $500 P1ANo.-The
committee, to whom was entrusted the award
ment of the $500 Piano, offered by G.. A. Gladke
as prize for the largest cash purchaser at his
store during the year, 1872. met at the store room
of thst gentleman on the evening of the LIST inst.
After carefully examining the accounts of the va
rious competitors it was ascertained that Maj.
E. McMahon had been the largest buyer by a
| considerable sum, and the Piano was adjudged to
be his property, under the terms of the competi-
ton. tits beautiful instrument, and said to be,
by experts, well toned and elegantly finished. 1t
manufactured by the we'll known House Of
Steif & Co., Baltimore, and purchased from them
by Mr.. Gladke, expressly for the purpose for
which it appropriated
After the committee had finished the e1amina-
ton and made the awardment, they were invited
to partakc of an Oyster Supper, with the proprie-
tor, which was gotten up in elegant style, and the
table ladened with every delicacy peculiar to the
holiday season. On the I'd inst, the Piano was
taken to the residence of Maj, McMahon, and on
tn evening of that day the committee followed it
competitor. A number of gentlemen of the city,
including several we'll known bankers and profess
sors, were present, to witness the ceremony and
partake of the courtly Hospitality ofthe occasion
W. H. H. Lynn, on the part of the committee in a
few appropriate words, made the formal presenta-
ton of the Piano, happily abiding to the fact that
both the presenter and presentee had commenced
the struggle of life unaided except by their own
indomitable energy, and owed their success in
life alone to their conduct
The party present were invited into the spa
cous dining room of the host, where was lavishly
spread a bounteous supper, corresponding with
the large liberality of Maj. Nc. 1t was feast Of
good things, as well as of reason and flow Of
soul. The participants greatly enjoyed the sumrt-
uous repast, and retired to the parlors, fuller il
| not wiser men.
After tea elegant music the Piano by Prof
Ricard and Mrs ]. ]. Mcmahon, including 'sswee
sentiment and song by the accomplished lady
added to the pleasure of the entertainment.
The Piano presented to Mrs. J. j. MONA
hon, the daughter -in-law of the Major as New
Years gift 1t was an appropriate present, mas
much as she knows 80 well how to make it send
forth sits sounds harmonious, and respond to tn.
varying emotions of the heart.
This Piano prize was a ra her novel enterprise;
and although it looked like a wild venture at frs