The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-23

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OLD FOLKS CONCERT.-At the Augusta
Female Seminary, on Friday night last, a novel
ana interesting concert was giveu, being rep
resentation of the olden times. The costumes
were of the Elizabethan era, but no courtly
scenes or regal presentations marked the ex-
hibitions. The evenings entertainment was
openedsby that good old song-"Auld lang
syne, sung by about twenty young ladies, all
in primitive attire. This was followed by Gland
O'-the leal, - Miss Lizzie Johnston, and ''Bon-
ME Doom" Misses Helen Wallace and Bessie
Robert. The ''School Committee y succeeded,
which was the examination OF the qualifications
of young lady candidate for a position as
teacher. The affected dignity Of pinchbeck ar
istocracy and the garrulons perversity Of aping
superiority were well represented. ''Within a
mile of Edinboro, y was well sung by Mamie
Walton, as was s'Red, red rose" by Miss Hat
tie Rigdon. ''Over the hill to the Poor House,
recited admirably by Miss Bessie Robert, is the
painful experience Of a mother, who had
become inconveniently old, and whose iv-
ing children, could not find comfortable accom-
modations for her at their homes. Hence, she
was compelled to trudge her way to the aims
house, her proud spirit to provide for herself
being overcome by her physical Weakness
"Aud Robin Gray was sung with fine effect
by Miss Bette Cowan as was sWent thou in
the cawld blast" by Misses Mollie Herring and
B. Edmondson. Chorus-ssMt. Pisgah,n car
ried us back to the olden times, before church
organs and operate art had invaded the sane
tuary where God is supposed to be worshipped
The recitation of ''New church organ, " by Miss
Annie Streety, harmonized with the sentiment
of the song that preceded Tit, and presented in
destinct contrast the olden time church Gus
toms and the elegance and fooleries of more
advanced civilization 'sBirks of Aberfeldy,"
by Misses Lizzie Johnston and FL. Rigdon, fol-
lowed, and then ''Joe Anderson, my Joe,' by
Miss Ellen Shelley, both of which were we'll
sang. ''Wandering Willie,'' by Miss Ella Car
ter, was the most charming piece of the even
ing. Rock me to sleep, mother" recited by
Miss B. Robert was very affecting, especially
in the tableaux scene, when, weary and worn,
the child had fallen asleep, and the mother APP
peared in angel form and sang, Miss L. John
son. representing the latter.
Chorus, ssMear," closed the evenings enter
tainment. which was one of the most enjoyable
we have had the pleasure of attending.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY CoUNcn-CounciI met Tues
lay night, April 21st Present. R. q. Bicke, presi
lent, P. B. Hoge Jno. B. Evans, r. w. Burke I. |
WITT w. H. German, ]. w. Abby, r. M. Guy, and H.
Ker.
number of accounts were allowed. From some |
remarks, over the allowance OF the
accounts for teachern the free schools the cost Of
them will be to the city proper for the
ensuing year between $4,000 and $4,000, apart from
81 500 from the State and $1,000 from the Peabody
Fund
The committee on street lights reported in favor
Of granting the petition of NJ B. Smart and others
or the erection of street light at the OF Mar
1et and Kalorarna streets, and appropriatng $25
10 much thereof may be necessary, for that pur-
pose.
Mr.. Guy from committee police to whom had
been referred communication from the Mayor re-
alive to the obstruction OF Augusta street by wag-
,ns and the side walks at the by Individuals
ranortad inStructinp chief Of
ice to that the ordinance enforced requiring
he streets to be kept clear OF Instructions &C.,
which report was adopted.
He also reported from same committee on reson- |
ion as to the expediency OF procuring for the
Mayor to hold daily sessions to receive reports from
he police, that the Mayor preferred during his term
# Office to continue the of the room he ap
to that purpose in his own building, as
natter Of convenience.
Mr. Nelson from the safety committee, reported in
avor of permitting Messrs. Larew, Son Is Lewis to
complete certain frame building within the fire |
limits, at their coal yard. Adopted M
Mr.. Evans offered resolution which was adopted |
hat all ordinances concerning the water works, be
referred to the water committee with instructions
to report amendments If deemed necessary.
Maj Elder, City Attorney, to whom had been refer
red, for his opinion, the ordinances, &c. concerning
The subscriptions of the city OF Stanton tohe CAPT.
al stock of the Valley Railroad Company, presented
and read lengthy written opinion. It renews very
clearly and connectedly all the facts and actions
nected with the case and arrives at the conclusion
that the 100000 subscription is valid and binding,
Ind payment should be provided; but that the condi
lions OF the 100000, not having yet complied
with, by reason OF the controversy over the Roa-
aoke subscription, which constitutes portion Of
the sum necessary to make $320OOOO, the valid and
salvent subscription OF which amount was prece-
lent to the validity of the 100000 bScrpon by the