Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-06-21

execution of this brilliant polonsise. Her
technique was superb. and IS the compost
tion was exceedingly difficult, her inter-
probation was simply magnificent.
Literary Essay Mission Of the Press
MISS AMY NASH.
Very decided views, indeed, had Miss
Nash on the subject she chose. In very
forcible style she devoted herself to telling,
not so much what the mission Of the press
sbouId be. but rather how, with many
Journals, it is prostituted to base uses. She
confined herself entirely to the press as
| moulder of public opinion and ignored its
| modern greatest mission, viz: the dissent
| nation of news Her paper showed deep
| Thought and no mean powers Of logic, and
| was very well received.
Vocal ouartette---" It's Music that whis-
pers," from Moses IN Egypt s-;l RS Ss mi
Neyips and Fannie Robinson.
Miss Marie Neyins was not present but
her place was admirably filed by one of
the sisters, whose identity was not diselos-
| ed, but whose voice would be conspicuous
| anywhere. This quartette was the finest
concerted piece Of the programme and was
! exquisitely rendered.
Poem-"Famine Scene, from "Hiawaths, |" -
Miss Jennie Wilson.
Anyone who has read Longfellow's "Hia-
vatha" is we'll aware of the difficulties at
| tending recitation of any portion OF it.
| Yet Miss Wilson handled it in a most mas
terful way Her expressive face and grace
| full gestures, added to her smooth flexible
voice, produced most pleasing effect and
| though the selection was long, it chained
attention to the very end. Miss Wilson is
a daughter Of Congressman Wilson, and
one OF the most intelligent ladies at the
Academy.
kalkbenner.
First Piano-Miss Mora Weber.
Second Piano-Miss Olivia Kerrisk.
This duo, for two pianos, was superbly
played by Misses Olivia Kerrisk, of Ber-
muda, and Mora Weber, of Cumberland,
Md. 1t was difficult and brilliant, and
greatly pleased the musical people who
hesrd it.
Miss Mena Warning.
This beautiful cavatina, reserved for the
last, made most fitting conclusion to the
grand programme. The strong contrasts
| and brilliant execution stamped II as the
gem of the evening. Miss Waring mas Just
such voice as Carey, full, rich, mellow
contralto, now rising to the clear high notes
and now sinking into a soft musical MUIR
mur. She songstress is a deep brunette,
with full handsome figure-just the ideal
owner of such voice.
Coronation Ode. ....... beetnoVen.
The Glass.
This feature of the exercise is not only
interesting but beautiful. The chorus &C.
cupies position on the stage and sings
the Coronation ode while the awards OF
wreaths, sashes and medals are being made.
As the names are announced the young
ladies entitled to the honors come forward
and are crowned with white wreaths, after
wards taking a position on the stage.
When all are crowned, the ode is re sumed
and the exercises are over. The awards
will be found in another portion OF this
description.
Bishop Kahn wound up the exercises
with his customary address. He returned
thanks for not only the fine audience, but
for the unexanpled attention given. In
conclusion he congratulated the graduates
and addressed few words Of sound advice
10 all Vi the pupls.
AFTERwARD.
The performances being over, grand
rush ensued. For the first time parents
met children, brothers saw sisters and
friends greeted each other. There was the
rush and hurry of reunion and happy
scene of kissing and handshaking. The
decorum of the Academy was for once given
10 the winds, and Joyous laughter reigned
unmolested. The guests scattered over the
building and the students broke into groups
of twos and threes to discuss the stirring
events of the day and compare notes.
Many more strolled out upon the well laid
grounds, reviewing the statuary and linger-
ing in the grotto made in imitation of the
celebrated Cavern of Lourdes.
"The day so mild
Was heavens own child
With earth ana ocean reconciled,"
and nothing more pleasant could be I'M
agined, by the visiting youth, than wander
ing along those shady paths with pretty
Mt. de Chantal girl. Those who remained
within found no lack OF interest in the we'll
arranged dormitories, the complete library
and labratory, the spacious class rooms and
last, but by no means least,
THE ART ROOMS.
Could Oscar Wilde in his visit to the wilds
of America have visited the art rooms OF
Mt. de Chantal on their commencement
day, he would perhaps have entertained
cheering hope of the progress of @sthet-
les in the country he came to enlighten, for
the young ladies whose works decked the
studios on that day, most certainly gave ev-
| idence of success in the branches OF art
they have endeavored to cultivate. 1t is
| hardly expected of a school girl to master
| q good English education and at the same
| time to be Raphael, but Michael Angelo,
| Raphael, Leonardo da Finci and their many
| noted followers, have, though very far
away, been humbly followed by the Mt de
| Chantal drawing class and the drawings
| show for the thought time and care ex-
| pended upon them, rejecting credit upon
| their owners encouraging others to foil ow
| in their footsteps.
THE PAINTING ROOM
presented most attractive appearance, the
! walls being almost covered with handsome
pictures, most OF which were executed in
water colors, tho here and there figure
in oils added much to the richness OF effect.
Among the finest water colors were an
| Autumn scene and bunch of roses and
! lilacs, by Miss Mary Bukey, of Parkers-
| burg: a dark landscape and panel OF
roses, by Miss Amy Nash, of Gallipolis; q
scene in Venice, and Cant You Talk
consisting of three figures, by Miss Anna
Lyons, of st. Paul, Mimi; some panels by
Miss Mary McGraw, Of Grafton,
Miss Anna Ritezel, OF Warren.
! Ohio, Miss Rose Friday; some
! landscapes by Miss Clementina Mcdonald.
an "0ld boat on the seashore" by Miss Rose
| Burkett and fine sketch in sepia and
bunch of morning glories by Miss Helen
! Devries.
/ Fronting the door stood a large etagcrc
! completely hidden by immense plaques,
saShes, waists and other articles OF apparel
deliberately painted by the pupils in this
department, all deserving OF attention and
special mention. Each young lady of the
class contributed something to this collec.
ton of fancy articles, but owing to limited
time and space, We can point out only the
most striking.
Conspicuous among them were two satin
waists, the black one, painted in
| crimson and tea roses interspersed
| with ubita iasmina The white waist had