Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-06-22
MOUNT DE CHANTAL.
The Annual Distribution Of Pre-
miums.
A Large Attendance and Pleasant lime
The Fine Performances, Musical
and literay-The Pro-
gramme Complete.

Quite an event to a large number OF per-
o n in this vicinity, and, indeed, to many
from a distance, is the Commencement Or
annual distribution of prizes and pre-
miums at Mt. de Chantal, the justly cele-
brated academy. This event occurred yes
terdsy. and was contaminated with the
customary success.
Yesterday was a lovely day. A breezy
whirl by an early train, through the fresh
sunshine of a cool morning. q
short climb up a winding road;
through cool, clean corridors, and we ara
in the commencement hall of Mount de
Chantal, a large, airy room IN the nOrtn
wing. Large it is, but on this occasion 1t
was flied to overlooking with people-lsdies
and gentlemen from Wheeling, families
from the neighborhood, and parents and
friends from a distance, for the pupils are
confined TO no sect or section, repre-
| sentlng every quarter OF the land.
Mount de Chantal occupies an envlaole
position in the front rank OF institutions
for the training OF the minds OF the temsle
youth OF the country. Tue people OF
wheeling may we'll feel a pride in Mt. de
Chantal, and doubtless do, and 1t Is worthy
OF 1t.
There were so many ladies that a very
gay and prismatic look was given the hall
by the bright dresses, bonnets and ribbons.
AS vet the benches in front OF the stage
were empty, for the filling OF them was q
special act. Six young ladies took the
| stage, four at the pianos and two at the
harps, and as Meyerbeer's "kronungs
March grew under their skilltul fingers,
| the Young ladies marched in. The must
| clans were: First piano, Misses Helen Deyries
and Mamie Thornton; second piano,
| Misses Stella Munhall and Nora herrtsk;
harps, Misses Mai Hagan and Rose Nc
Graw, At the first notes OF the music the
doors open and in pairs the pupils enter.
They were prettily dressed III wh!te'
trimmed with ribbons, the costume being
in accordance with the rules OF the AcAd-
| emv. At the middle aisle q deep reverence
is made toward stage and audience, and the
Young ladies seat themselves onlong forms
| directly in front OF the stage. By the time
all are seated the entrance march IS com:
pleted, and the musicians are ~applauded
and retire. A vocal chorus by Miss annie
Robinson and the class followed. Tn
theme was from LA Fayorite,' by Donl.
zetti. The music was simply grand, and
in its rendition the class displayed rare
culture and training.
Premiums in the second class OF the de
partment Of English were then awarded.
Father O'Connor, Of Clarksburg, an
nounced the name and recounted the merit
marks Of each. =,
The next performance was a vocal duet
by Misses Bessie Hamilton and Cecella
OTBrien, entitled, Now Here, Now There,
by MendeltSsohn. The voices blended well,
and the duet was so pleasant to hear that
without hesitation il would be called well
sung. Misses Ethel kirkman, Carrie
Whitaker, Grace Jones and Blanche
Waterhoure, at We pianos, played the Jubal
overture, from Won Weber. 1t was al
mirably rendered.
After premiums were distributed to the
division of the second class BOsinnls trio,
''L'Esperance," by Misses Fannie ROOM
son. Nellie Maher and Fannie ALL, was ex'
cellently given. Hberthour's Fantasia
On, So on the harp, by Miss Mai Ha-
gan, and the piano by Miss Nora Weber,
attracted close attention and deep interest.
The execution, technique, ETC., seemed per-
Miss Fannie Ali, of Pittsburgh. a very
pretty young lady, recited The
Skeleton OF the Feast" which
was so much appreciated that
the applause of the audience lasted
several minutes. Premiums in the other
classes were distributed at regular inter
walls. A vocal solo, dedication" by Schu
| UlHUu was NClN al NAobANaAAN SNSC
Jessie Campbell. A piano quartette, the
Die l. ustigan' by Nicolai, was played By
Misses Lila Knight, Ethel kirkman, Nora
Weber and Jennie Wilson, and was partic.
ularly we'll received. The cavatina, from
Meyerbeer, by Fannie Robinson attracted
much attention. She has a good voice and
her notes were clear and pure.
"keenan's Charge as recited by Miss
Katie Gallagher, was received with up
rOarUus applause, indicating the excellence
OF the performance.
Premiums in Latin, French and German
were awarded, as also in painting, drawing
etiquette, neatnesS aud order, housekeep'
| ing and darning. \ piano solo by Miss
Nora Weber followed. The solo and
chorus Crowned with the Tempest by
Miss Jennie Glenn anu the class, deserves
special mention.
A piano solo from Mendelssohn by Miss
Lille knight, was we'll and gracefully
| PLAYED. one OF the very hest performances
of the day was Miss Jennie Wilson's rec
itation, entitled The rome BereHice.'
Too much could not be said in praise OF
this young lady's accomplished effort.
More premiums were then han lie out,
and this time to scholars in instrumental
and vocal music.
The recitstive and cavatina mon fu
Sogno'' by Verdi, was given by Miss Lacy
Loripg. Her clear voice and finished eX
ecution would have done honor to any con-
| cert room. The coronation ode, Rejoice,
Rejoice" by the class, under the lead OF
Miss Annie Ritezel, closed the exercises of
the day.
In the pauses of the music the names
we're read of those who were entitled to
WreathS. Those SO hOnored were crowned
with flowers aud took their places on the
stage, tie graduates at one eud, the lower
elias ,es at the other, all joining in
/ singing the ode. Grouped together
on the stage, smiling under
their houors, the young ladies made a
beautiful picture, especially in the eyes OF
their friends.
While standing thus, Bishop Kahn ap.
peared in the entire and made his custom.
airy address. 1t was simply an extempora-
neous little talk, containing a pleasant
word to the audience, compliments and
congratulations to the school
and advice to the graduates. The grAdu.
ating class consisted OF but three young
ladies, Misses Nellie Maher, OF Cleveland;
Jennie Wilson, OF Clarksbure,.and Nora
Weber. of Cumberland.
At the close OF the exercises, the guests
and students at once intermingled, aud a
Babel OF greeting and congratulation en-
sued. Pupils met parents and friends
for the first time during the term, and a
general reunion was the result. S)Ee time
was spent by the guests in inspecting the
Academy and chatting with friends, after
which they returned to the city and left
for their respective homes.
The SteUbenvills excursion. next Situr.
day afternoon. at two o'clock, is the cheap