Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.

LITERARY soCIETY-ADDRESS BY GOV. HoL-
LIDAY-FINAL NIGHT-AWARD OF aMEDALo
DIPLOMAS, &C., &c,
We gave last week notice ofthe Commence
ment sermon on Sunday morning by Rev. w.
X. Boyle, of Alexandria, and the sermon that
night before the Young Ladies' Christian AS
ISOLATION ofthe Wesleyan Female Institute oy
Rev. W. Z. Edwards of Norfolk, Va.
On Monday night the Methodist Church was
crowded to its utmost capacity, notwithstand-
| ing the rain which began to fall just about dark
by the friends and relatives ofthe pupils to hear
l the annual concert. The scene upon entering
the church was one of extreme loneliness Up
l on the stage on either side, were seated the
young ladies' arrayed in all the magn1ncence OF
| their commencement toilets, over which man
tua-makers partial mamas, grumbling papas,
| and the DEAR sweet, accomplishing creatures
| themselves had been almost frantic for
! weeks. Rounded arms, dimpled cheeks, tauut-
ing eyes and the ripping and waving OF blonde
and brown bangs, all conspired to make the
scene one among the fairest that the eyes of
I smitten youth ever gazed upon.
| We have not the space to give detailed de-
scription of the different pieces of programme
| which was admirably rendered. throughout, and
which made this concert one among the most
enjoyable we have listened to during this COM
! mencement season. The: Instrumental music,
under the direction Of that accomplished in
structor Prof. Ide, was finely executed, and
showed much care and ability on his part. as
well as diligence and application on the part
Of the performers. This was particularly SO in
the accurate rendition of "Feenkoenigin" and in
the March, "Milanollo." The overture of
"Dinah, J" with its Introduction of old familiar
Virginia airs, was something unexpected and
truly enjoyable.
The vocal music was under the direction of
that well-known excellent singer and instruc-
| tress Miss Lizzie Daniel and was well worthy
| OF her labors during the past session. Miss
Daniel has cause to be proud OF some of her
vocal pupils. una voce POGO fa" was very
swestly rendered by Miss Dora Castleberry in
a clear mezzo-soprano voice, under the perfect
| control of the singer and exhibiting great cul
tivation. Miss Regina Kelley sang that beauti-
| full song of Bales ISL tn saws" "Dids't thou
| but know" how well it was done, you would
| know why such nice bouquet rewarded her
! rendition.
Handels solemn yet beautiful hymn, HE
was despised,'' was finely sung by Miss Lucle
Dice, and nothing could have been more charm
ing airy and enchanting than wasMiss Jimmie
Watts singing of "Leggero Invisible" by Arditi.
"Casta Diva was we'll sung by Miss Lula Will
liams in a soft, sweet voice, more suited to par
lor than to public singing
| The concert closed with the Melodrama of
Poe's Bells set to music by Prof. Ide with chorus
by the vocal class and solos by Misses Williams,
| Castleberry and Stiff.
SOCIETY CELEBRATION.
| The final celebration of the Lee and Jackson
Literary Society took place on Tuesday night
and was attended by large audience. A num-
Der OF essays on various subjects were read by
members OF the Society, showing thoughtful
ness and careful preparation. Nearly all tenn
ed with bright pictures Of the life upon which
the writer's were about to enter and were full of
hopefulness and yearning desire to launch
out upon what seemed to them life OF beauty
and joy. We can only hope it may prove So
The reading Of the essays was varied with
music and singing. We can only mention the
sweet rendition of Bonnie Sweet Bessie" by
Miss Gertrude Harris and the charming execu-
tion ofthe Carnival of Venice by Miss H. ALLIE
| mong. The latter piece was rendered in a style
ofexcellence rarely equalled
| The annual address before tn Society was
| maze by Gov. Holiday. His subject was two
mans sphere and was handled with that
purity OF thought and clearness ofdiction which
characterize the speeches of the Governor. His
| ADVICE to the young ladies was seasoned with
complimentary remarks, which showed the
speakers appreciation Of woman's weakness as
well as her strength. He dwelt at length upon
| the moral influence of woman, and said that in
this influence lay her great strength for the &C
complishment of good. The address WIGS
| throughout replete with beautiful thoughts and
exquisite sentiments clothed liz charming lam
guage. 1t was listened to with the deepest at
tention and was frequently loudly applauded,
especially so was his tribute to the State of Vir
ginia, whom he ioved as dearly in the day
OF her misfortunes as when crowned with
property and riches.
At the close Of the address the Governor was
presented by Rev. W. A. Harris, on the part of
the young ladies, Eitii the gold badge of the
Society, and Miss Ella Cofiey, of fe4as present
ed him with beautiful bouquet.
FINAL NIGHT.
On Wednesday night the distinctions, medals
and diplomas were awarded The salutatory
essay was read by Miss Maggie Bounds ofTexas,
and class essays by Miss Sue Couts, of Texas,
| Miss Mamls Butt of Va, Miss Ada Reese, of
stanton, and tatiI. ya!edlctorv Of Miss f. J.
Corley, OF Texas, and the class VaIed.c tt.ry ay
Miss l.. Richards, of Baltimore
The following were awarded diplomas as
| FULL GRADUATES
Misses Ella V. Allemong, of Bridgewater Va,
Jennie Brewer, Mamie + Butt and Alice I. Moore
of Norfcik; C0Eipne Num-, Maggie Bounds, Ella
]. Corley and Susis C1Lts ei rs 4ae, Ada Reese,
ofstaunton. Lulu Richards, Of BALTIMORE, Dora
Castleberry. of Ga, Anna A. Winter, of La, and
Emma Phillips, OF Tenlessee,
Miss Lulu Richards, Of Baii.aoro, Miss Annie
a. Winter, of La, were awarded gold medals
for uneXceptionable conduct. These were the
only medals that have been given within the
lost eight years for perfect conduct.
The following distinctions in conduct were
awarded:
Misses Josie Richards of Ka,tln+o1e, I.aE che
Buckner of Va, Ada Reese. of va,
|
| WAYNESBoRo' ITEMs.-TCondense from the
Tribune The mill of Smith & Patterson will
soon be completed The entire machinery of
the mill is new, and when finished will be one
| of the very best mills in the country.
On last week as Mr.. G. X. Koiner was now
| ing III i.is llfeadQW with an Excelsior mower,
favorite dog got in tie way: qpd the mower
relieved him entirely of enc Of his fore legs.
The Alton House is being rapidly filed with
guests.
The good people OF Waynesboro' propose TO
give Grand International Entertainment on
the 4th of July. 1t will doubtless be novel
ana interesting affair and we hope many of
our citlAehs eItu county IrlenQS VIII attend.
A colored man calling himself GeG. i. Harris
mailing from Prince George county, was arrest
ed as suspicious character, on last Sunday
| week, and put in the lookup. The suppositisn
| was that he was an escaped convict, or a fugi-
tive from justice. For want of testimony, he
was released On Monday evening.
|
The Sons OF JoNADAB EXCURsIoN.-The
| Sons of Jonadab of this city had planned an
excursion to Mountain Top on last Friday, but
the ieasy shQweFs Of rain, which fell during
| day. caused them to stop st me Alton House.
where they spent the day very pleasantly, and
returned to the city just about dark. The trip
was success in every way, except financially.
| Our reporter, who is an iron clad, saws if Won
want to know all about the fun had on the oc-
casion, you have only to ask those who were
present, especially the young ladies and father
"Rob." He speaks in the highest terms of the
Messrs. GOODBYE, Proprietors of the Alton
House, who are making a pattle Cor their beau
| tiful Summer resort. The eXcursionists desire
to return their thanks to the Messrs Goodloe
| for the many kind attentions shown them