Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-08-05
BUNKER HILL,

Special Correspondence INDEPENDENT.
! BUNKER HILL, July 3l.-The
great treat which we had been
looking forward to with so much
anticipated pleasure, namely, the
"Soiree Musicale" at the lawn of
Mr. James w. Strong, was one Of
the pleasant little events of our
lives which spice the logical and
philosophical pages Of future his
tory. The musical department
was under the direction of the
Misses Pierce, Of Clarke county,
assisted by some of our home tall
ent, which WAS selected especially
for the occasion. The music was
of recent publication and rendered
in the most scientific manner
The excellent instruments piano
and organ. rendered to the COM
mittee by the gentlemanly agent,
Mr.. Oberlander. with no othef
view than to lend helping hand
1 10 the worthy cause. both found
permanent homes in and around
our town TIE organ was pur-
chased by the Presbyterian church
and the piano by a private indi-
vidual. / dare say that Mr.. @.
will be able to drop a few more
like it 10 our midst.
One Of the most pleasant features
Of the entertainment was duet
by little Bessie and Halle LamOn.
Considering the short time allotted
for their training they did splen-
didly, and ELECTED merited APP
plause from an appreciative audi
ence. The music throughout, both
vocal and instrumental, was far
superior to anything we have had
in that line, and | am not over
rating when | say that large
portion, if not the entire audience,
enjoyed ii more than q "kid-glove
OPERA" Miss Anabelle P
presided at the piano with grace
and dignity, aud whilst the nlm-
BILE fingers seemed scarcely to
touch the ivory keys, every note
rang out with full volume in uni
son,to the silvery tones of her clear,
sweet alto. Miss Katie P,
whose sunny face was radient
with bewitching smiles, gave eX-
preston and grace TO every note
she uttered, and as her mellifiuous
strains were waited to the breeze
her hearers were impressed with
her proficiency. AS Mrs. Gertie
K appeared before the audi
ence to render solo, her radient
face fairly illuminated the spacious
halls of the old mansion, her man
ner and lady-like demeanor at
once gained the attention, and as
the mellow tones swelled out
above the din ofthe accompanying
instrument, the audience was be-
Wrapt in ecstasy. The enthusiastic
applause which greeted our ears
was sufficient evidence that it was
appreciated in the superlative
degree.
The appearance Of this lady in
our midst brought back to MEM
DRY a pleasing incident of some
eight or ten years ago, when cir
cumstances threw US upon the
stage together. She was then but
a little girl, but time has develop
ed her noble qualities and fine
talents and God has chosen for
her coDgenial companion to tread
the ups and downs Of life. May
prosperity and happiness ever be
| theirs.
Miss George k and Miss
George = whose well-develop
ed voices partake Of the melody
of the turtle-dove and the clarion
notes of the nightingale, were be-
You'd description, and although
these ladies are our own people,
we never tire OF listening to their
melodies in our social circles. Miss
Helen k, the enabonp0it OF
Bunker Hill entertained US with
an excellent piece which was
characteristic OF the social quall
ties she possesses; she seemed to
be very happy in its rendition
and was much admired and prais-
ed by all.
| cannot however, specify all,
neither can | pretend TO give
detailed account of this affair; time
nor space will not admit How
ever ! will not close this account
without referring 10 the brilliant
! appearance q the premises. me