The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-22

mental music. performed with attractive har-
mony. and testifying to the superior qlalifca-
tions of Prof Reubenstein as an Instructor in
this branch of study. Duet, Through valley,
Through Forest, Misses X. Downs and NJ. Fort.
was excellently rendered, and called forth en-
thnsiastic applause. Solo-O fair dove, MISS
N. Geiger, was sung in rich, strong voice,
with admirable effect Observation-Disclosures
and piano, Misses S. Borum and b. Harris.
followed, and was succeeded by Invocation to
Spring, semi-chorus. The Sweet Spring Is
Observation-Disclosures A. Landstreet-a charming
song and charmngly rendered, in sweet, pa
thetic strain, by q very modest, and for that
reason, very sweet young lady. Piano Solo
Miss l. Lake, closed part first Of the evenings
entertainment.
Norra-Overture- Pianos and Organ,
Misses S. Borum, B. Harris, N. Mills, |. Lake,
/. Pope, c. johnson, N. Wilson. NJ. Weldon,
NJ Harris, opened part second. AS an artistic
Prof. Rubinstein, in this, furnished additional
evidence of peculiar gifts and qualifications in
hisprofesson, land the aptness and application OF
his pupils. Duet-Brindsi, Misses. s. Borum
and N. Mills, was a versatile piece and excel
lently rendered. The gem Of the evening was
the last rose of Summer" by Miss NJ. Colett.
the pearl of song, whose rich. full, sweet voice
threw sentiment, and pathos even into this
master piece of tie creations of Tom Moore's
inspiration. Not in the whole range OF the
literature Of poetry is there a production that
breathes so much of the heart-emotons, plain
tive and sympathetic-so much of the human
soul, touched and stirred by the fires of poetic
genius, as is found in this beautiful song. A
tear and sigh over the faded and dying flow
er, is but the echo of the wall OF the bruised
heart over the loves that are lost-the waters
of the heart dropping upon the grave OF buried
affections. bearing their fruit in that other ex-
istence where the ties sundered here are united
again and forever. Miss Collect seemed to
catch the beautiful sentiment OF this matchless
song, and in rich, musical notes brought out
the soul Of Tom Moore us he penned the lines
which reflected the toly, tender emotions that
inspired him. The audience. too, was not IN
sensible to the superb rendtion,for the contin-
ued applause that followed the conclusion
could only be slenced by the re appearance OF
the young la,ly-ladcned with the flowers that
had been showered upon her-to gracefully
acknowledge the compliment.
Hochzeits-Kl aenge, Waller, Pianos
Misses. S. Borum, Z. Harris, N. Mills, l.. Pope.
NJ. Wilson, 1. Lake, NJ. Harris, L. Lear-a Diff
ficult and complicated instrumental piece, all
mrably performed, and rejecting great credit
upon both the Instructor, Prof. Rsloenstain,
and the pupils.
Trio-Row us-1Iisses 7. Lake. NJ. Weldon.
and S. Powell--was elegantly sung, eliciting
much applause
Marce de CONCRETE Pianos-Misses. T..
Lake. NJ. Friehele B. Harris, L. Pope, 5. Boz
rum. NJ. Wilson, NJ Weldon and N. NfllS--also
another of those complicated instrumental
pieces, which exhibited the rare atiainments o
the scholars under their accomplished profess
sOr
DHet--Thc Observation-Disclosures S. BorIim ara
B. HarriS-was sweetly sung. followed by
Staccata-Polk:l-Mis X. DOVES, whose 1leN!-
Bile, clear, nellih!lolS voice, controlled and
moduateii with rare skill and effect. called for
the most eXtravaeant applause
The lord is my Shepherd. was spiensiiilly
and very aftctingy sun, by Miss Lizzie Dan
iel'S vocal class, and after that the benedciio-.
by Rev. M. Ball.
Bnquets We're scattered among the young Ia
dies in rich profllson, by the delighted audi
encc. in some instances. doubtless, meaning
4 tt,1
evenings entertainment
Misses Collet and Downs will rot return to
the Institution, both having completed the
curriculum. They will be followed to their
Southern homes in the Lone Star State by the
kind wishes of many who enjoyed and admi-
cd their rare gifts in song as exhibited during
the commencement, with hearty altos.
THE LAST NIGHT.
Yesterday evening the exercises closed. Pray
er was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Miller. Miss NJ.
Lewis Figgatt read the salutatory essay, of the
graduating class, and Miss Annie Landstreet
the valedictory. Both were fine productions.
Between the distribution of the diplomas. &C.,
Duet, ''Oh, haste Crimson morning. was
rendered with fine effect by Misses NJ Antrim,
K. Weller, G.. Harris and A. Trice, and
'.Marche DIES Tambours, twas superblg executed
by Miss N. Mills and Prof Rubenstein. Miss NJ.
Collect sang solo, which, of course. brought
down the house, and the entertainment closed
with the chorus, s'Home, Sweet Home.''
THE FINAL.
After the entertainment last night the
Stoncwal Brigade Band serenaded the young
ladies and played at parting, ''Auld Lang
Syne."
LIST OF PUPILS DISTINGUISHED IN VARIOUS
CLASSES.
Orthographyy.-Bark Lizzie B., Bur-
rus, Viola W., Coleman, Allie A., Miss;
Drake, Susie H. NJ, La. Harris, Belle O..
Joynes, Virginia, Trimble, Mary, Reese, L.
Ada, Wrenn. Matte ", Va.
English GRAMMAR Powell, Annie NJ, Ky.;
Trice, Alice b., Texas.
ENGLISH Composition-Bar Lizzie B.,
Burrus, Viola W., Coleman Allie A., Miss;
Dukes, Carrie H.. Md Dcwnes Kate May,
Texas; Johnston, A. Carrie. Johnston Rober-
tap, Va; Lear, Lizzie, Miss; Mcconnell,
Laura Belle, Va; Mills Mamie B., Nunne-
lee Molle E., Texas; Thompson, Emma X,
Va; Wilson, Mollie o., Md.
History Of United states.-Haydcn, Mabel,
Missouri.
History Of Engzaald.-Joynes. Virginia, ":
Powell Anna NJ, Ky; Reed. Annie NJ, Smith,
May, Ten Eyck, NJ. Geraldine. White. Flor