The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-24

SoIREE AT THE w. 7. l.-Nonday night
the young ladies of the Wesleyan Female In
stitute held their first Soirec Of the session.
AS might have been expected, the chapel was
crowcd, every available seat being occupied
The programme-entirely musical--began
with Mozart's ''Don Juan, fselected) airs,
which was excellently performed by Misses
Eclols, NJ. Harris, NJ. Anderson and E. yell
version, and followed by Il solo--Msodi, ali
M'odi, by Miss Thornburg, whose thorough
comprehension Of the theme and spirit of the
song was demonstrated by its admirable rem
dition.
i Wolfe,s "Fantasie Elegante," by Miss Ow-
ems and Prof. Rubinstien was we'll received
and heartily appauded Prof. r. needs no
Commentator at our hands to place him along
side OF the leaders in the beautiful art he teach
es, and his faculty of imparting must be equal
to his skill in executing, if we judge by the
accuracy and delcacy Of touch evidenced by
the young lady who accompanied him in This
piece, Misses NJ Harris and Perry next sang
''The Gipsies,'' duett. Both of these young
ladies are pupils of Miss Iizzie Daniels, and
possess voices naturally uioh and uelodious,
which, under the training Of their accomplish
ed instructress, have been developed and
strengthened until they master. without an APP
parent effort, the most difficult and varied
notes. The piece elected the warmest APP
plause, and the enthusiastic audience were
still clapping their hands when Misses NJ Har
ris, Perry, Stcagall and Prof. Rubinstien seat
a6 thaD, al Of thn MO ,,1o a
Tombe d'Ascola,'' by Werstoffsky,in manner
calculated to enhance their delight.
Solo-s'Bird Of the Springtime," by Miss
Emma Jones, was one of the best songs of the
evening. Miss Jones is particularly successful
in her delivery Of the higher notes, and dis
played in this song, depth and volume of
voice rarely met with. In response to an en-
coro which would brook no denial, she sang
81 love my Love because know my Love
loves Me,'' and again was the recipient Of uni
versal appreciation.
| The Misses Yelverson then performed duet
ssSonatine,' and exhibited it its execution
wonderful conception of the science of music
and an exceptional grace in its rendition. This
performance was applauded to the echo and
followed by Solo, sThou Everywhere" by
Miss Mary Collett, whose sweet and powerful
voice thrilled the entire audience. By many
this song was regard I'd as the best OF the even
| ing. Certainly there were few in that crowd
ed hall who could fail to appreciate its beauti-
full sentiment and surprising expression. The
very song birds of the sunny south can scarce
ly..rival Miss Collects notes, for natures mu-
niticent dowry has been refined and polished
under the finishing touch of Miss Daniels
teaching. The encore which greeted the last
echoes Of her voice could only be silenced by a
rere ition.
| .sRondinctto,' by Miss N. Harris and Prof
Rubinstien came next. This duet is said to
require extraordinary precision and exactness
OF touch, and judging from the applause with
which it was met, we may safely say that the
most critical were more than satisfied with its
execution.
Part the first ended with qEtrtette s'Birds
and Furr, and was so well sustained in every
part that the young ladies were compelled to
repeat it.
| After an inermission of some five minutes,
Misses Campbell, Fitchette, Afford and Beaton
played sJean de Paris, by Boieldieu, in very
creditable style, and were f~llowed by Solo
ssMerce Dilette Amiche'' which was most
charmingly sung by Miss Cora Turner. s'La
Balladne,'' by Miss Thornburg, came next.
The scope and finish of this performance was
absolutely wonderful. The Keys seemed to be
under the control of a musicians wand, and
every touch pregnant with the soul Of music.
The supple fingers swept the whole instrument
at once and drew from their recesses treasures
seldom presented to any audience. The re-
spouse to the encore was ''Fugtive Waltz,
and like its predecessor, showed the pianist
to be unusually gifted.
sob Cara Imagine by Misses Colett and
Furr, was worthy of two such accomplished
vocalists and enjoyed by all. 1t was followed
by LA vie pour lie Czaar," by Misses Cole,
Hartridgc, Thornburg and 3. Harris, which
was highly appreciated and called forth many
praises from the spectators.
! Miss Furr next sang Solo-".Fhe Wander
err and displayed the great wealth OF voice
and culture of which she is mistress. She re-
sponded to the encore in s'The Exilc,,,' and
again received the unqualified approval OF all
present.
The Soiree concluded with a Chorus siGreet-
ing to Spring. in which about forty young
ladies participated.
Taken separately or as a.whole, the enter
tainment of Monday night, was grand sac-
cess, and must have been especially pleasing to
Miss Daniels and Prof. Rubinstien, as it adj led
another bright bead to their long string of musi-
cal triumphs. The audience, we are sure. were
delighted, and join with us in returning thanks
to the young ladies, Principal and teachers OF
the Wesleyan Female Institute.
FINE CHEWING TOBACCO at TYREE'S
Drug Store.
FINE CIGARS atTYREE'S Drug Store.
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