The daily gazette., 1879-06-19
THE GIRLS WHO HAVE GVADU.
ATED.
REUNION OF THE WESLEYAN ALUMNAE
"A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.

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| "A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.
Not the least pleasing of the annual
commencement exercises of the Wes-
leyan Female College, of this city, is the
reunion of the Alumne, which occurs
each year, just previous to the regular
commencement. 1t is the occasion that
draws the old graduates from their
homes III various parts of the country, to
meet once more in the friendly embrace
of their alma Mater, and renew the ties
of friendship that were severed by time
and distance on their departure from
school TO enter upon the cares and ankle
ties of real life.
Last night, the reunion for the present
year was held in the College oratory,
and as usual, was attended by as many
persons as the hall would comfortably
accommodate. The decorations were
few and simple, comprising an arch of
evergreen surmounted by an anchor of
gas jets and gracefully festooned flag in
the platform recess; a cross and an an
chor OF evergreen, upon the wall, and
also, in the same material, the figures
| "lS63"-"1S79," indicating the time the
Society has been in existence since its re-
organization.
| The programme presented last evening
was short, sweet and interesting. Each
portion was rendered in a crisp and
sparkling manner, and it was the pre-
vailing opinion that the exercises were
the most entertaining of any that had at
tended the AlumnI reunions for num-
Der Of years.
| Rev. j. NJ. Williams, President of the
College, made brief address of welcome
to the audience, and spoke of his pleas
ant relations with the members of the
| Alumna and the students of the college.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. J. Owen
Sypherd, and the regular exercises fol-
lowed.
The first was an instrumental duett,
piano and violin, by Miss Sue Schofield,
class Of ~, Philadelphia, and Master
Louis Gaeltner, of that city. The selec-
ton was DE Berlot's ala Somnambula,"
which was rendered with surprising grace
and skill. Master Gaertner, who is not
more than twelve years of age, drew the
bow with master-hand, and performed
all the difficult passages with the ease
of an accomplished professional. Miss
Schofield is one of the most brilliant of
the many excellent pianists that the
Wesleyan has the honor of sending
forth, and such combination of mtisi-
cial talent could not help producing the
most pleasing result The performance
was loudly and sincerely applauded.
The Secretarys report, by Miss Clara
p. Hoover, class of rs, Washington, ID.
c., read more like pleasing essay than
an official record. 1t cordially welcomed
the friends of the Alumnn, becoming
ly alluded to the familiar associations OF
the school room, spoke lovingly Of the
absent ones, gratefully appreciated the
kindness of President Williams in ex-
tendingto the Society the hospitalitics OF
the College, and extended bright wei
come to the class of 70, about enter the
ranks of the Allmn@.
a vocal solo, "Come the Bark is
Moving," was charningy rendered by
Miss Addie V. Lockwood, class of II,
Baltimore.
| The next exercise on the programme
was poem by Miss Addie V. Cooke, Of
Philadelphia, but that lady being una
voidably absent, Miss Florence Bonsall,
class of "A, Camden, n. j., by request
rected the beautiful Scotch ballad,
"Charlie Macrca." This recitation
was one of the features of the
programme, the lines being rendered
with such perfect tone, deep pathos and
real dramatic effect, as to hold the breath
less attention of every one present. a
hearty applause rewarded the fair de-
claimer when she concluded.
Misses Mary and EvaTaylor, class offs,
Wilmington, sang duet, "Flower-bells
in Spring." in the most pleasing and eff
lective manner.
A brilliant instrumental solo, 'Prin-
temps d'Amour," was next rendered by
Miss Anna e. Pickles, class of II, Will
mington. Miss Pickles is another Of the
excellent pianists that the Wesleyan has
reason to be proud of, and it is needless
to say that this performance was receiv-
ed with the greatest favor.
An essay, "Ifs," by Miss Florence
Hoffecker, class of IA, Wilmington, was
pleasant production, rather satircal in
some of its points and illustrating the ef-
fects, positive as well as probable, of that
terrible little word ''if," upon all the
aims, hopes, efforts and results of human
life, in its various phases.
Miss Josephine G. Cook, class of '6s,
Philadelphia, sang vocal solo in sncl
charming style that she was enthusiasts
ealy encored.
Miss Florence Bonsall, of Camden n
j., again favored the audience with rec
itaiion, this time giving Gail IIamlton's
"Archie Dean," a selection aflordng the
, amplest opportunity for the display OF
the talent which this lady possessts s
fully. The poem was rendered with ;
skill that portrayed al its beauties, ant
: with dramatic effect that gave living
realization to its important utterances
The audience felt that they were listen
ing TO rare treat, and rewarded tn,
lady with their heartiest applause.
A vocal duet "Ship Ahoy," was ren
dered by Miss Laura A. Galloway, clas
IA, of Winconisco, Pa, and Prof. G. ..B
Rhoads, OF this city. The singing wa
OF course, superb, and was rendered still
more delightful by the piano accompani
ment of Miss Anna G. Pickles.
President Williams here took occasion
to thank the audience for their kind APP
> probation OF the programme just render
ed, and gave the friends Of the Alumna
an invita alton to atted the social reunion
in the College parlors later in the even
ing, He also extended to all present at
!, invitation to attend the College com
y mencement exercises at the Grand OPP
era House this evening.
The prog ANNE closed with another
instrum .ntal duet, "Sonnds from
a Home," by Miss Sue p. Sche field ant
q Master Louis Gaertner, after which the