Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-06-02
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.

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FIVE FULL GRADUATES,
&C., &C., &C.
The past most successful, Judged by its
results, session of the Virginia Female In
stitute, Rev. R. FL. Phillips, Principal,
closed yesterday. On Wednesday night
an entertainment was given, which was
marked by the most gratifying display of
the attachments which have been reached
by the scholars. It took place iu the hall
of Mozart Institute, which was handsomely
fitted up for the occasion. The proscenium
of the stage had been beautifully decora-
ted with the coat of arms of Virginia in
the centre, supported by two white ban
ners hanging IN folds over gilded spears.
On the stage was fascinating array OF
personal beauty and tasty dressing.
The exhibition of charming grace in the
calisthenics excited general admiration,
and reflected well deserved credit on the
teacher. 1t was followed by a French
dialogue, s'Vaut mieux tard que jamals,"
by the pupils of Mile Schmidt, and was so
finely given that we give the names of those
participating: Misses A. Willie Bogart,
Nettie Foster, Laura M. Mitchell, Bessie
Farrar, Emma P. Roberts, Lily Smith,
L. Nina Oldham, Gay W. Miller, Annie
S. Bell, Gertrude S. Fisher, Annie Elder
I. and Lucy Lee Powell. A German dia-
logue, from Schiller's maria Stuart, " was
well given by Misses Julia J. Yonge and
Leila Cuttings. The musical part of the
programme cannot be too we'll spoken Of,
especially the performance of Weber's
overture "Oberon," which was given by
the following young ladies: Eva Dawson,
Lulie Weed, Gertrude s. Fisher, Leila
Citing, Bessie Farrar, M. Addie Weed.
Lillian Bradford, Bessie Roberts. MI. E.
Richard was the musical director, and de-
serves high praise for his selection of the
programme, as well as for the skill of the
performers. In the vocal portion, the
duet, ''I would that my love,' by Misses
Bessie Farrar and Gertrude Fisher, was
| enthusiastically appIauded There was
some excellent elocution by Misses Lizzie
J. Day, Nora B. Waddill. Annie M. Hen
dren, and A. Willie Bogart.
We should not omit to mention the
splendid piano duo by Miss Eva Dawson
and Prof. Richard.
THE CLOSE.
Last night the final exercises took place,
| and were most interesting. They were
varied by the following musical programme:
OVERTURE-s'Ma Auber.
Misses Carrie Vallette, Julia j. Yonge,
Laura A. Robinson, L. Nina Oldham,
Sallie G.. Kinnaird, Lillian Bradford, Ad-
die Weed, frankie V. Hendricks.
Organ.-Miss Eva Dawson.
VOCAL SOLO-"Waiting" III. lhillard
Miss Bessie Farrar.
PIANO SOLO.-''Polonaise de Concert. :"
E. Richard. ......... PROF. E. Richard.
TRIO.-"Protect us through the Coming
Night, -. =. .CurSilH1Gn.
Misses Anna Hull, Ida G. Waddill, Bes-
sic Roberts. Julia J. Youge, Bessie Farrar.
Gertrude S. Fisher.
OVERTURE-"Wm TELL" G.. Rossini
Misses Leila Cuttings, Bessie Farrar, Lu-
lie Weed, Bessie Roberts, Eva Dawson,
Laura A. Robinson, frankie v. Hen
bricks, Gertrude S. Fisher.
The salutatory of the occasion was de-
livered by Miss Julia A. Yonge. A touch
ing valedictory was delivered by Miss
Leila Cuttings, and responded to by Miss
Willie A. Bogart. After the singing of
the "Gloria in Excelsis," the benediction
was pronounced and the session closed.
LIST OF DISTINCTIONS AND NAMES OF
FULL GRADUATES.
Nl,o 1iot ~ s1c
who attained distinction during the ses-
sion, and the names of the full graduates:
CERTIFICATES. WITH GOLD BADGES.
Penmanship.-Misses Annie Galloway,
Mamie Graham, Kate S. Norton, Amanda
7. Opperman. Minnie c. Smoot.
Drawing.-Misses Mary Atkinson, Lii
liam Bradford, Maria B. Catlett, M. Joe
Day, Annie S. Edwards. Gertrude S. Fish
er, Kate S. Norton, Pope P. Philips, Min
ME g. Smoot, Mollie Young.
OIL Painting. Emma Glover.
Elocution. Misses A. Willie Bogart,
Lizzie J. Day, Lily DeSaussure, Annie M.
Hendren, Rosalie B. Thruston, Nora B.
Waddill, Ida G. Waddill.
Calisthenics.-Misses Nettle Foster, An
ma A. Hull, Leila Howerton, Gay W.
Miller, Cora B. Vanduzen, May WaddilI.
Researches in Literature, History, &c.
Misses Laura A. Robinson, Minnie q.
Smoot, Katie A. Crafts, Mamie Graham,
Laura M. Mitchell, Emma P. Roberts,
Rosalie B. Thruston.
Dictation IN Various Schools.-Misses
Annie S. Bell, Mary T. Furman. Bessie
Farrar, Mary Kinney, Gay W. Miller, Bes-
sic Roberts, Lulie Weed.
Composition IN Schools of Literature, dc,
Misses A. Willie Bogart, Kate S. Branch.
Katie A. Crafts, Bessie D. Johnston, EN-
ma P. Roberts, RosalB B. Thruston.
School of Music Piano).-Misses M. Joe.
Day, Annie Fallon, frankie V. Hendricks.
Leila Howerton, Ida F. Inskeep. Bessie D
Johnston, Sallie G.. Kinnaird, Mary M.
Moore, Kate s. Norton, Emma P. Roberts,
Laura A. Robinson, Minnie G. Smoot,
Rosalie B. Thruston, M. Addie Weed,
Ida q. Waddill, Mollie Young.
Vocal.-Misses A. Willie Boga Mamie
Graham, Sallie G.. Kinnaird, Minnie g.
omoot, Cornelia Willingham.
Neatness. Misses Laura G. Oldham,
Pope p. Philips.
Diligence. Misses Mary M. Moore, Min
| ME G. Smoot, Amanda T. Opperman.
School Of Languages Latin.-Misses A.
Willie Bogart, Annie S. Edwards.
| Gernaan.-Leila Cuttings, Amanda T.
Opperman, Julia j. Yonge.
French.-MisseS A. Willie Bogart, Annie
Galloway, Annie Cochran, Annie Elder,
Laura M. Mitchell, Gay W. Miller, Emma
| P. Roberts. Minnie G., SmOOt,