The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
For the YIRGINIAN.
New Hope Concert.

NOW AVpS NUuC6IJ.
Justas in every day life there are in antieipa-
ton delightful periods, toward which we look
with xpectant gaze and are bouyed up by the
beckonings ofpromise which greet from the
underlined and hopeful future so amidst the cares
and tolls OF life, there are certain events which
are looked forward to with pleasure and expec-
fancy by the victims of public life. and which
| tend to tighten the burdens of public toll and
| drive away the shadows which hang around life.
| One of the most pleasant of these occasions was
the closing exercises of Prof. ia. Wrights Singing
School, given in the Church in New Hope, on
Friday evening March the 2Sth ult.
| At an early hour large, brilliant and appfecia-
tive audience had gathered, all eager to hear the
rendition of those soul stirring airs by those
| sweet angelic voices, and mark the improvement
of each scholar as brought to bear through the in
structing efforts and great energy displayed by
their worthy instructor.
| At 9 O'Clock prompt, the exercises were opened
=. with an anthem Joyful to the Lord, by the
class, with the efficient and sklful organist Capt
Stebbns. The piece was rendered with pleas
ing effect.
| Next on the programme was the male trio,
'Stars Of the Summer Night by Messrs. Myers,
Kerr and Rhinehart. The gentlemen justly de-
serve the commentator received from the audi
| ence.
| Again we are treated to chant Almighty
| ONE by the class
| The scene now changes and the stage is cleared.
Miss Mamie Hanger, the beautiful and accom-
plished daughter of DR.. Hanger, advances to the
piano amid shouts Of applause. Then came M ISIS
Annie Rhinehart, dressed ill costume suitable
for days of adversely, and sings the solo "Alone
in the World" her voice clear and distinct and
the sweet strains Of the piano to accord, brings
| {Jaoh f-f IoAo
to drop. She closed amid great applause, and it
was not until she returned the second time the
house was willing to come to order.
| Next on the programme is an anthem, blessed
! are they that do His Commandments, by the
| class. This piece was handsomely rendered and
reflected great credit upon their instructor as
well as the pupils.
Double quartette being the next on the pro-
gramme, 1.-THE Wondrous Story" was given by
Misses Eagle, Gentry Cox and Rhinehart, and
| Messrs. Peters, Kerr Slower and Kerr. The la
dies and gentlemen were very clear in tone, and
| they Justly deserved the applause they received.
| After which we were treated to duet, quartette
and chorus, "Oh how beautiful" Miss Witt and
| Mr.. Slower, duet; quartette by Miss Watson and
Mr.. Bell, and chorus by the class. We need not
| comment upon the excellent voices for their rep.
| uation has bespoke for them a world OF praise.
Another solo, Father, Rock us in the Cradle"
This was most excelently rendered by Miss An
ME Eagle, charming little girl OF not more than
eight summers.
Again we hear another anthem, "All Nations
! whom Thou hast made" by the class, which was
was well executed
Hymn, Father Supreme"
Double quartette.-[Did not learn the name OF
this piece1
Next was solo and chorus, daughter OF Zion, -
| bass nv Ca oft hr,k
Rhinehart, both deserved great credit.
This concluded the first part and when inter-
mission was announced, some of our party who
were so entranced with the angelic voices and
bright smiles OF the young ladies', came near
breaking their necks in getting to the stage to
meet the charming little damsels.
We commence part second with chorus, vie
toria. Victoria!'' by the class.
Next came the duet, "Oh Could 1 Teach the
Nightingale by Misses Slower and Watson. The
audience perfectly entranced with the rendi-
ton of this piece and the fair vocalists were call
ed back for the second time.
| Chorus with solo, 1.-The Herdsman'S Mo untain
Home" by Miss Bette Eagle Judging from the
amount of bouquets and compliments received,
she was appreciated by ALL
Solo, Sweet Spirit. hear my Prayer" by Miss
Slower, with Mr.. j. w. Abby as fiutist They were
warmly encored and responded.
Chorus, "Oh How Sweet the Hunters Song -
by the class.
Duet. "Murmuring Sea- by Misses Eakle and
Cox. They both were highly praised
| Next we had song called 1.-THE Three Lit lie
| Kittens, by the infant class, which was cordially
| received, and eicted great laughter.
Solo, Quartette and chorus Birdie Darling, -
Misses Cox, Rhinehart and Mr.. Coiner' They
were appreciated by the audience.
| The next on the programme is chorus, Bird
Carol" by the class. The representation of this
bird was splendid, and for awhile it sounded as if
it was a king Bird.
The scene changes again. and we are greeted
with quartette. softly Floating on the Air, >
by Misses Cox and Rhineheart and Messrs. Myers
and Kerr This piece well executed, and
again flowers and compliments were in order.
iaNext was chorus with obligato solo,, .Hosannah,
by Miss Alice Cox. In this piece her voice was
clear as birds and ten times sweeter.
handsome scene before us. Two young ladies
and two gentlemen to sing solo, duet quartette
and chorus, Misses Lilly Witt and Alice Watson,
and Messrs. Slower and Koiner. This piece was
rendered with much skill by both ladies and gen.
tlemen. and they deserved the laudation OF an ap-
preciative audience Mr.. Jno. w. Abby was also
futist in this piece. After singing Good Night"
by the class, the large and appreciative audience
returned to their homes much pleased with the
success of the concert
We feel that there was nothing left undone that
would have added to the interest of the occasion,
and congratulate Prof. Wright upon securing
such talent displayed on this occasion.
The class was large and interesting, both ladies
and gentlemen in rendering their pieces were
graceful and digniied, easy and well composed,
and all seemed to pass off most pleasantly and
probably. SPECTATOR.