The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

road will issue round trip tickets from Staun-
ton at So.
1t is a rare thing for bees 10 be swarming
this time of year A large swarm lodged i'll
the orchard of Mr.. Jno. q. Slower Saturday,
and at last accounts were suspended from the
branch of a tree.
On Wednesday morning last Mr.. Charles
Lamb and Miss Ella q. Anderson, of Pond Cap
were united in marriage by the Rev. MIR. Hoge.
on Capt. Pat. Woodward's train, between
Ferrol and North Mountain Summit
Some professionals broke open three safes
in Harrisonltrg, Thursday night-that of the
B. Il o. r. r., Kent & Yanccy, and w. b.
Hazelgrove. From the latter they secured
several hundred dollars There is no clue to
the robbers.
Services preparatory to the administration of
the Lords Supper, will be held in the Second
Presbyterian Church, next Saturday morning,
the 9th inst. at II o'clock. The Rev. james
Murray, of Bethel Church, will aid the pastor,
preaching both Saturday and Sunday.
Do not be deferred from exhibiting your
stock, and showing your handiwork at the
Fa ir because you fear it will not be best. l
every body acted in accordance with such ap
prehension we would have no exhi'i ion
Faint heart never wins.
AT this time persons from distance who
seek investments for their capital will be in
our midst, their judgment rs to the proprety
of locating among us will be largely influenced
by what they see of our people and products
1T the Fair. Consul. your interests, and put
your best foot foremost.
What are the people of StauutGn doing in
the interest of our approaching Fair ? Some
thing is exp cted of them. Our merchants
and manufacturers should follow the example
of Lynchburg and Rchmond-clean up their
business houses one day at least to allow their
employees to attend, and make it grand day.
Ground was broken in Dayton Rockingham
oun ty, last week for the erection of a build
ing 40x6O, which will be used az an organ
factory. The company, which has recently
been organized in that place with capital of
$40 ,0C0 for the manufacture of organs, will lie
known as the Lu tz and Kieffer Organ Co.
Prof. DeConin, late of the faculty of Au-
gusta Male Academy, a graduate of Heidel-
berg Germany, and St. Cyr, France, and an
accomplished instructor, proposes to teach
classes in Staunton during the winter. His
course will embrace French, German and Span
ish, and he proposes to so arrange the classes
that gentlemen and ladies may attend certain
evenings in the week.
A farmers life has few season, of recrea-
ton; let US enjoy those which are offered,
and which carry profit along with pleasure.
Come to your own FAIR. See and be seen.
1t is always good to see, and sometimes it is
the best thing to put yourself in position to
be seen, when the fact of your presence is an
encouragement and pleasure to all who dc
see you.
The Liberal Rally in Richmond on Sat-
urday night last was grand affair. and
indicated vast uprising of the People for
John =. Wise for Congressman-at- large and
J. Amber Smith, for Congressman from the
Third District. 1t is stated that there has
not been larger or more enthusiastic dem
onstration in Richmond for years and that
the indications promise largely increased
vote against Bourbonism on the 9TH OF No
vember.
Zone of the objects of the Fair, so stated by
the late amented Badwin-one whose love
for his country, led him always to be thought
full of her interests, was That this would fur
nish an occasion when the people could lay
aside the cares of life and come together for
profitable enjoyment. Don't you remember
his admonition to "come with your best hui
NOR, and best clothes, and prepared to enjoy
the exhibition and each other"
Mrs. Ann S. Opie, widow of the late COL
H. L Opie, died at the residence of her son,
Dr. Thos. Opie, in Baltimore, on Thursday last.
Mrs. Opie was also the mother of Capt N
Opie, of this county and H. L. Opie of Kentucky.
She was most estimable christian lady. The
remains were brought to this city and inferred
in Thornrose Cemetery Friday
The Lexington (Mo.) Inteligencer, ofthe 10Th
of September, in speaking of Miss. Effie Stiff.
who recently left this city, says Miss Effie
Stiff, the new vocal teacher of Central Female
College. sang with the Methodist choir on last
Sunday. She has rich musical voice of great
power, and her singing attracted universal at
tention and praise. She will sing RI guarly
with this choir hereafter, and will add to its
already very excellent reputation"
We hear good reports from the D. D. and
B. Institution. Important changes have been
made as forcshadowed in the circular issued
August 1st, by the Board of Visitors relating
chiefly to thorough instruction in solo music
instrumental and vocal; articulation, art, etc.
Miss Clara Seabury, one of the new teachers,
has entered upon this duty, as Prof. Turner's
assistant in solo music. with prospects of sue
cess in her department. Miss s. is lady OF
excellent abilities, a superior vocalist and of
cons iderable experience
The position of teacher OF articulation or
lip-reading, has be en- filled by the appointment
of Mrs Joanna Ross, late of Erie, Penn
This lady presents flattering testimonials
She could have secured an excellent position
in England, if she could have been induced to
leave America. That this plan of instructing
deaf-mutes is fast becoming the method in
America, as 1t has in Europe, will be acknowl-
edged by any one who has closely watched its
progress in the past few years. We not only
hope, but expect to see advancement on all
sides in our Virginia Institution. A little time
will be necessary to witness results, but they
must follow united and energetic efforts.
Miss G. Whitcomb arrived at the d. d. and
HORSEBACK TRIP THROUGH THE Noun
TAINs.-The Charlottesville Chronicle says that