The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26

them by the vocal class. Rev.J. W..Funk, o
Maryland offered prayer, which was follow
ed by music by a quartette. The lecturer
then began to deyelope his subject founded
on the young rulers address to Christ
'What lack yet?" The all important pre-.
parations for life and its work were clearly
set forth. Pre- eminent among the "lacks'
mentioned would be the want Of Intellectual
culture. This was forcibly presented, and
certainly fastened itself upon the minds and
hearts Of the young men and women. Why
should not every one fully equip himself fol
the war.
| After well rendered piece OF music, the
audience was dismissed with the bene-
diction by Rev. Mr.. Ruebush of Maryland.
The evening following, the programm e
called for the anniversary exercises OF Liter
airy Societies. We learn there are two con-
nected with the institution-the ladies and
gentlemen each having one, and both were
represented on this o casion. The evening
was opened with musician octette, "Away
DER the Starlight Sea- after which Rev.
Mr.. Evers led in prayer. After, another oc-
tette rendered ''The River" pleasing song.
Miss NJ. A. Shrum read an essay on ''Useful-
ness" Miss Shrum is a pleasant and graceful
| speaker, and her production evinced practi.
cal acquaintance with the subject. w. A.
Obaugh, then delivered an grafton upon the
subject of Popularity" Do not drift with
the tide, choose to do right. This speaker
is young man Of some promise, but would
| be. more effective as speaker if his delivery
were more varied. His grafton was consid-
cred good.
''Piekles', an essay, by Miss C. V. Pit
man, created some mirth in the audience,
and made many happy hits. Beware Of
Sour pickles. Miss Pittman is certainly
lady of considerable ability. Then followed,
a song by male quartette-s'Nancy Lee"
and was well rendered. Mr.. W. o. Fries
then discussed "Publc Philanthropy" from
a Students standpoint. Mr.. Fries is young
man of native ability and his effort was very
creditable. "The Boston Tea Party by
Miss A. V. Whitesel, was we'll written re-
view of the stirring events OF more than
hundred years ago. This lady may be COM
menGed for selecting subject alike interest
ing to all, al d Of easy access to the student.
Then followed dialogue, s'Revenge is Sweet"
by three young men. 1t was well rendered,
but we failed to see its literary point. How>
ever. it was amusing. Caprice Militaire, a
piano solo, by Miss Matte A. Keys, varied
the exercises and was we'll rendered. We are
always glad to note the development Of the
beautiful. Every lady should be an instru-
mental performer if possible. Miss Keys
should be encouraged from these public ex-
ercises to continue in the work begun.
The question, "Resolved, That the pres
ent times are tending to more good than to |
evil" was discussed by J. R. Baer. affirma-
tive, and Fl. N. Whitesel. negative. Mr..
Baer presented his view Of the question in
clear, concise aud logical way. He is a very
pleasing speaker, and soon had the sympa-
thy and good wishes of the audience. His
opponent, Mr.. Whitesel, however, did not
seem to feel at all unequal to the task. In a
very confident manner he presented the
ssevil" side, and. before he was done, we
were sure there was something to be said
on the negative. The last production for
the evening was an essay by Miss Ada Burt
ner-subject, ''Spcctemus Agends." This
was decidedly the best rendered piece of the
evening. ssLet us be known by our works.
was certainly her motto for this occasion, at
least.
''The Night Before the Battle, or One Hun
dred Years, Ago" stirring song, was then
well given by Octette, after which the bene-
diction was pronounced, and the audience
dispersed well pleased.
But our notes have grown too long to
give you an extended account OF the follow
ing evenings entertainment by the school.
The house was closely packed with anx-
ious spectators. A well rendered chorns
SNAKE Joyful Noise,' began the exercises.
After the opening prayer, a piano duet, was |
we'll executed by Misses King :and Keys.
ssCorner Stones'' an grafton by r. NJ. Houff |
The thinner Lfe'' an essay by Miss Mary v.
Burtner, and defamation .sCold Water"
by Master Geo. Shaun was rendered effec-
lively, when temperance song. very touch
ing, was rendered by Miss King as soloist,
quartette joining i'll the chorus.
Four little girls then recited "The Quarrel
among the Flowers" and f. G. Rolston, de-
livered an Grafton on practical education.
SIN the Starlight" was beautiful duet by
Misses Burtner & Pittman. Matte J. Hoff-
man then read s'Golden Links" the dia-
logue 81 Guess Pm the Man, following
s'The Laughing Song" made the whole au-
dience laugh, and enllvened the evening very
materially Then came defamation "Be
Woman" by Eta Funkhousar; an Grafton
and defamation, 1.-THE MURDER" by Master
Andrew Shrum. The attraction ofthe even
lug was piano solo. sThe Battle OF Manas-
sas'' by Miss Minnie S. King. This diff
cult piece was made so life-like that some
OF the old war veterans thought that they
could hear the roar of the artillery, as well
as the tramp of feet marching to some fav-
orite tune. ''The Red Jacket" by Miss Fl.
V. Burthner; 'Consider the Lilles,'' a reci-
tation; and an essay, "Silent influence by
-AASS ANo1HAO oSesi u AOiioNOCf cHi tLC WuOiC
exercises closed with chorus Farewell
Song" The benedlctlon was pronounce
ed by Rev. Mr.. Howe and the audience dis
persed, feeling that a higher inspiration had
been given to the cause of education in
the minds of many in the audience. From
what we could gather from these public ex.
ercises, Shenandoah Seminary is destined to
exert no little influence in the education of
the masses. X.
ACCIDENTS. From the Waynesboro Tri-
bune we learn that Mr.. Chas. Alexander,
while out squirrel hunting on the morning
OF the 18th. jumping over fence, ran snag
into the hollow of his foot to the dept of an
inch and half. The wound was so severe