The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-01
CHARMING ENTERTAINMENT
Pretty Girls and q Good Time.


Did YOU ever 90 to an entertainment
given by school girls2 AS portion OF
the congregation makes no response, we
desire to say, in spirit of friendly coun-
sel-go to one "a soon as possible; De
wise in your own generation. Last nieh'
the Senior class OF the Seminary, on the
corner of Eoff and Twentieth streets,
gave an exhibition of their dramatic
and musical powers. which was one OF
the plesssntest affairs we ever attended.
The girls were bright and merry, and
entered into their parts with zest and
determination to succeed that lett no
doubt as to the result. Besides the
Young ladies didn't scare worth a
cent. They looked at the audience
without tremor and acted as cooliy as
if thew were in the school room at their
recitstion. The hall was crowded.
Fathers were there to witness their
daughters triumphs, and their nearly
laughter and frequent applause wss ihe
only evidence needed of their approba-
ton. Mothers came to recall theiI own
pirlish successes; to encourage their loVed
ones, and to keep the young man VINO
lives across the street at u respectful dls-
lance. Dozens ofelegantly dressed young
bellies occupied the front seats from a
kindly regard for their Alma Mater
from whose presence they were ushered
into society not very long ago. Pieca'
dilly colors, combs, pins and various prep
arations to assist nature in producing the
hair on the upper lip, which in later years
will be called y moustache.
To complete the list We add that the
RICHTER sat near the door modestiy
hiding its light under u bushel and feel
ing that its lines had fallen in very
pleasant places,
The overture (Zampa) was rendered
by Misses Tracy and Williams and
elected a great deal of applause; Then
came the "Salutstory" gracefully de-
livered by Miss Logan. 1t was success
in every respect, which in turn was fol-
lowed By "The Silent Night" sung by
the quartette from the First fresoy-
terrain choir. The song WA beautifully
given, the voices being of high order
and blending perfectly. A well written
and we'll spoken essay from Miss
Pendleton come next, which was
not only worth listening to ut the time,
but which we would give in full If space
would permit. Then u beWitching little
girl, with long, glossy black hair, eyes
hike some Donna's from the banks Of the
Guadelquiver, and, dressed IN an en-
chanting peasant suit with white vest,
poia,ed bodice Of cardinal silk, ccquet-
tish cap apron with dainty white frililng,
sang. in \ clear, sweet voice, perfectly
under control, Scotch ballad, simple,
touching and very effective The refrain
81 left my spinning wheel aud turned,
&C., had such an effect upon the party OF
Young gentlemen who sat behind us That
We heard them say languidly, "By
George, wouldn't like To-" but we
are wandering from the programme. and
must 90 OF. Longfcllow's Golden Le-
gend was presented, and Prince Henry
Ia tall and very pretty brunetto) ap-
pesred with such Glove of moussache
that we are sure elsie was glad to be
kissed by him. The characters were well
taken and admirably rendered. Mr.
Beach sang Resignation" with much
pathos and ability, and Miss Mcdonald
PLAYED some remarkably brilliant piano
forte selections. Coward Bonny Boat
was superbly sung by Misses Tracy and
Phillips, the first of whom possesses
soprano. and the latter an alto voice that
are among the finest in the city or State
Miss Kirkpatrick finely read humor-
Gus selection was succeeded by a charm
ing Scotch duet, by Miss Tracy and Mr
Beach, which was received with delight
by the listeners. Misses Marshall and
| Hubbard, in tho scene from Martin
Chuzzlawit, introducing Mrs. "Sairey'
Camps disquisition on Mrs. Harris, wa:
greeted with screams of laughter apd
c,cores, and WAS the gem OF the per
tcrmance. A due. on the pianO, from
Beethoven, was prettily executed by
Misses Montgomery and Martin and Mr
Lucas, followed with magnificent rcn.
dision of ."My Turn" which showed The
superb tina6re of his voice. A very
clever class poem by Miss Marshall excited
great applause, especially reference tC
blue eyed girl" and q doctors son,
and Judging from the yell with which il
was greeted by the young gentlemen
around the door, we think she must have
known whereof she spoke. The clss
picture was shown and then the vel
pleased assembly broke up, each one
vowing that they wished it would all BE-
done over again. Fair class Of II, We
salute you and wish you WE'LL