The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-19

LADIES' FAIR.-The ladies OF st. Francis
(Catholic) Church are now holding a fair at the
70 m under the City Hall. Every imaginable
present for the Holt lays is ffere for sale, and
at prices, too, that will compete with the
cheapest ores. In addition to the thousand
fancy articles they furnish all kinds OF deli
cious refreshments and eatables. BE certain
to 20 down to-day and get your dinner.
DEBATING SOCIETY. From the members
of the Staunton Legislature, which adj
iourned, sine die, Saturday night week,
new organization has been formed, to be
known under the old name of Stanton De-
batting Society. w. A. McCue was elected
President. The Society W II meet in the
night at O'Clock. At the next meeting the
following question will be discussed. in the
affirmative by Messrs. A. F. Robertson and
J. " Brooke. Jr., and in the negative by
Mpssrs. H. Ker and H. st. G. Tucker, viz =
''Should the present Homestead law be re-
pealed?" 1t is designed to make this organ
ization q real benefit to its members. and
source of entertainment to the public. Those
who have connected themselves with it intend
it shall be success, and to this end will use
every effort IN their power.
A SEVERE INJURY.-Last Saturday morn
ing, Mr.. Benjamin StrickleT, an old gentle
msn living in West End. met with a severe
accident. He VS. standing in front of the
American Hotel, near Messrs. J. Bumgard-
I ner & Sons four horse wagon. which was
loaded with eight barrels Of whiskey, when
the horses became frightened at the cars anil
started to run. Mr.. 5. caught the off whee!
horse Just as the team turned down the stee p
hill leading to the livery stable, and, in the
effort to stop them, was struck on the leg by
the hoof OF the horse, and the bone broken.
| In the attempt to disengage himself he was
thrown under the wheel. and had his thigh
badly cut. The team stopped at the bottom
of the bill.
Drs. Waddell s. Gibson Immediately attend
ed the injured man and did all that medical
| skill could suggest. He was removed to his
home and at last accounts was doing we'll.
| Mt. SCTlCklSF ~ tlUOut SlhtS usc yCoIS VA az,
and distiller by trade.
|
VIZ I. SoIREE.-One of the most de-
| ligntfu entertainments with which our city
has recently been favored, was the soiree at
the V. F. Institute. Friday evening last
| Good music is by no means novelty In
| stanton, and the crowded condition of the
| olel1 - hOva
fitted from the musical atmosphere with
which they are surrounded. The programme
was composed Of Instrumental and vocal
music, calisthenic exercises, and readings.
and each part was performed with skill and
proficiency alike credltable to teachers and
pupils. 1t was as follows:
-S' Misses lie Iass.er and Wilson.
3D. Bells. .Callsthen1c Siass
| Miss L. Opperman.
4th. Cal1SthenlcS. ............:.. :.
9Th. Piano Solo,. MISS Kelley
IN 5b fEa rnsni -. PIANO Duet
~ Misses Frieiey and Julia Tuck;
Sth. Juliet. Miss Gussie Weems
18th. Reading Sunday. Miss LIE Lassicr
-' Misses Coughanour.
18th Reading. MISS Bryant
The calisthenic exercises were admirably
executed, rejecting great credit upon tie
instructor, Miss Martin, and her graceful
scholars, whilst the rendition Of the mn steal
part left nothing to be desired by the Guilt
waited musician, or the most ardent lover OF
the divine art. The purity of touch and per-
lection of tone affor ded great pleasure to all.
Am ng the musicians may be specially
noticed Miss Weems, q very brilliant pianist,
and the little Misses Tuck and Fridley, whose
performance was far in advance of what
might have been exp. cted from musicians Of
their age. Misses LIE Sassier and Br, ant, as
+locutionists, completed the success OF the
evening.