Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-06-17
WEsLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.

WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE
The closing exercises commenced on Sunday
last, at IL o'clock A. NJ, by the delivery OF the
commencement sermon by Bishop D. s. Doggett'
of Richmond. He selected, as the foundation OF
his remarks, q part of the 3rd verse; CAth Psalm
1.-THE beauties of holiness which words are the
kernel of the verse. He showed forth, in the
most glowing and eloquent style, the source and
sentiment of moral beauty in religion. Beauty
is the gift of God. He contrasted the beauties In
nature, art, and character. Beauty in character
is founded on holiness. Beauty in art is imlta-
tive of beatty in nature Natural and moral beau
ty produce the same effect-that of admiration
and delight. Moral beauty is resplendent and
gentle. He that governeth his spirit is greater
than he that taketh city" Beauty in nature
| appeals to only two of the five senses-the eye
and ear. Moral beauty appeals to all the senses.
Consistency of character is one of the brightest
jewels in the Christian character Moral beauty
is benefcent-''it is better to give than receive"
Moral beauty in general religion is full of Gospel
| truth. We will not attempt to give synopsis OF
the sermon-sufice it to say, that it was beauti-
fully polished, eloquent and impressive dis
course
MONDAY, JUNE 16TH--The final exercises of
the Young Ladies' Christian Association COM
menced shortly after 10 O. clock A. NJ. Opened
with prayer by Presiding Elder Waugh.
Then followed q semi-chorus-Morn' Gates
again unclose-Hauptman. This was rendered
by eleven young ladies and was excellently done
Miss Ada Pearce, of North Carolina, then, in
soft and well modulated voice. read the Saluta-
tory Essay, That part addressed to the Trus-
tees, Faculty and Pastor, was very happy, and
her invocation to meet after lfe's tempestuous
scenes, was very sweet.
Miss Agnes Fur, of Virginia then sang solo
from Judith-Concone. Her voice indicated
great compass, fexibility, softness and culture,
and in its lower notes is rarely equaley in pow
er. Her performance indicated training of no
ordinary kind, and speaks volumes for her in
structors.
The Society Essay was then read by Miss
Frank Harper of Va. The subject was Morn
ing" and as specimen of word-painting was
rarely excelled. She gave slight glimpse of
the week as it passed to the schoolgirl, and
closed the week with vision of the schoolgirl
suspended from the tree OF knowledge-the
knots. on its rugged stem, forming themselves in
hieroglyhics of learning.
The solo, "Consider the Lilies, "-Toplif-
was sung by Maggie Landstreet, of Virginia.-
Her quiet, easy, cultivated demeanor, indicated
much musical culture She then read the Vale
dictory Essay, in which she spoke of woman as
a sister and mother. She omitted to do SO in the
other relation of wife. 1t is to be hoped that
the experience of so sweet an essayist may be
speedily enlarged, SO that she may know woman
in her whole sphere. We cannot give mo re OF
this truly sweet production.
The next thing in order was solo, with
Verdure "-Heyden-by Miss Lizzie Pat
tie, of Mary land She proved herself mistress
of song, which we'll entities her to the position
we hear she is to assume on the musical staff of
the school for the coming session. She revelle d
in the mazes Of Harmony like a tuneful bird in
the groves OF Spring. Without seeming effort,
and rendering difficult passages SO sweetly and
gracefully as TO relieve her audience of all hid
den fear of failure, and enabling the senses to
drink in and enjoy her melody, without the sym
pathizing nneasiness that usually attend the rem
dition of difficult pieces by amateurs
DR.. T. S. Powell, of Georgia, was then intro
duced and delivered the Baccaaureate address
Commencing with an apostrophe to Virginia, the
land of his nativity, and then taking Woman"
as his theme descanted on her exeelences in the
characters Of daughter, wife and mother, for an
hour and 45 minutes. in language pure and pretty,
and at times eloquent. He gave the strong mind
ed back handed slap he progressed, that
was quite whitening. The DR.. is ready writer
and mada an exhaustive analysis of his subject ;
indeed, we do not know when we have heard any
one maintain so prolonged fight as he treated US
to. At the close of his address the applause was
tumultuous and prolonged
Miss Daniels chorus class so strong, then
rendered the XIII Psalm-Schubert. This was
done in grand style, and closed the exceedingly
interesting performances for the morning.