Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24
Parnassus Items.

Her death Is a sad loss, not only TO relatives
but to host of cherished friends, of a sweet
gentle disposition, unassuming. without pre-
tense-a sincere, true and enduring friend.
She received the kindest care from loving
hands during her illness. but her disease,
Drain fever) baf1ed skill and put at naught
the ministrations of affection. leaving the great
fiat of nature to be fulfilled. After ten days of
intense suffering she fell asleep as quietly and
as peacefully as the babe that gently signs
Itself away in its mothers arms, and her pure
spirit was waited back to its Maker Her fu-
neral took place on the 18th inst from the M.
E. Church, South, at this place, her pastor,
Rev. H A, Gaver, conducting the services. The
beautiful casket was covered with floral trib-
utes, placed there by sorrowing friends of the
deceased. The remains were laid to rest in the
family section in the presence Of a large num-
Der of sorrow-stricken friends. The following
young gentlemen acted as pail bearers: Messrs.
R. H. Dudley ]. 7. Hiner. W. G. Cochran, New
ton Kiracofe, VIM. B. Hamrick and Frank Ga
yer.
At Oak Bill Church, on the 18th inst, the fu-
neral OF Mrs. Catherine Huffman. wife of Mr..
Abraham Huffman, took place. Bishop ]. J.
Glossbrenner preached the funeral sermon. to
q large number OF the friends of deceased. She
lived generally esteemed and died greatly Ia
mented.
A large number Of the friends and patrons Of
the graded school at this place attended the
closing exercises of the first and successful ses-
sion of this school. An examination of the
different grades, conducted by Supt. Roller,
was highly satisfactory and evidenced the fact
of an earnest and successful effort to give thor
ough instruction in every branch; and that
the principal. Prof. E. o. Peale, and his efficient
assistant, Miss M. D. Hamrick. have dis
charged their duties faithfully, earnestly, and
with full consciousness of the solemn respon-
| sibil1ty imposed on them. The pupils all ac-
Quilted themselves well 1t is impossible to
| select few for special mention. The exercises
took place in the Town Hall. At noon an ell
egant dinner was served and heartily enjoyed.
1.-THE Valley Frontier Band" Capt. William 81.
Floyd, was present and discoursed choice Sc
| lect1ons of excellent music that added greatly
| to the enjoyment of the occasion. At the con-
| clusiOn of the exercises, Supt. Roller briefly,
but forcibly, impressed the patrons with the
importance of placing their children under in
fiuences that will awaken their faculties, in
| spire them with pure and high principles. and
fit them to bear a manly, useful. and honora-
| BILE part in the world. Supt. Rollers short talk
was replete with sound advice and important
| suggestions. Prof White Of Mt Sidney, fol-
| lowed our esteemed Superintendent in a few
practical and pleasing remarks. The second
session of this adm -rable school will commence
Sept. LIST. The course of instruction embraces
the classics. higher mathematics, and the Eng
lish branches. Our little village has the repu-
tation of being one of the healthiest localities
in the county. Its society is the very best.
| Board can easily be secured in private families
at moderate rates. and from present indica-
tions liberal support will be extended our
graded school from other districts of the coun-
ty.
On the first Sabbath of this month the new
and beautiful M. E. Church, South, was dedica-
ted. free of debt. Rev. ]. s. Gardner of your
city, conducted the services. His sermon was
preached to great audience, which crowded
every part of the beautiful edlfice. and for rich
ness of thought, and eloquence CT delivery it is
seldom surpassed. The choir, VIM T. Wright
leader, added greatly to the occasion by their
beautiful anthems
Rev. R. M. futile, late Of Madison Fla.
preached last Sunday at Union Presbyterian
church. The congregation have extended
call to this eminent divine. 1t is the generally
expressed desire that he will accept.the pastor
ate Under such a talented and respected pas
tor. bright future may be safely predicted for
this church.
Mr.. VIM. Burton, We are glad to state is rap
idly improving from severe injuries received
by fall from the scaffold of barn on which
he was engaged at shingling.
Mr.. s. W. Whitmore has returned from Flor
ida. and after closing up his business here will
return to the "land of flowers" having made
investments there. We are sorry to part with
our genial friend. and. as old Rip would put it,
may he live long and prosper" is the wish OF
host OF Augusta friends.
IMPRovEMENTs-Thei interior of the Metho-
dist church is undergoing thorough change
The side galleries have been removed and the
approaches to the auditorium reconstructed
and improved. The side windows have also
been made anew and in the style of tn cir finish
add much to the pleasing effect as we'll o i'm
proved ventilation. With the Improvements
made last year oh the exterior and those now
nearing completion on the interior the church
| is made almost a new edifce.
Several old houses on New Street opposite
the Virginia Hotel, have been demolished pre-
paratory to the erection of new block ofbusi-
ness houses. Capt J. c. Marquis and Messrs.
J. D. Crowle and ]. g. Scheffer own the property.
| Mr.. P. N. Powell is preparing to erect a new
| ware house on Johnson Street. opposite Boards
Wagon Yard.
| The Court house floor has been fixed in good
| style for Summer wear with covering of
Linoleum, composition in appearance like
oil cloth made of cork and leather cemented at
| the joints and to the floor. Thick woven car
pet strips line the aisles G.. W. Hewitt & Son
did the work under the direction of W. A.
Burnett, Esq, Commissioner of public build
tngs.