The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-11-25
MT. DE CHANTAb.


members OF the St. Cecilia Society. Thil
was well rendered, but the absence OF the
leader, who had too heavy cold to assist
marred the beauty Of effect which would
otherwise have been produced, Yet, on
the whole, it was creditable performance
A sketch ofSt. CnCilia's life written and
read by Miss Bee Clifford followed. This
sketch, written with an easy flow Of nara.
tive, gave concise outline OF the Saints
life and martyrdom. Miss Clifford has o
strong, iull-toned voice. She read her
composition with animation, but IVES some
what indistinet in articulation. This was
followed by piana duo, Marche Trium.
phale No. 2, by Schubert, which wasexecu.
Ted by Misses Nora 0ppenheimer and Cora
Friday, Of Pittsburgh, Pa. 1t was played
with great precision and in good style, re.
fleeing great credit on the two young lady
performers.
Miss Marie Hamil, Of New York, sue.
ceeded witt" Angels ever Bright and Fair. "
Since her last appearance, this young lady
has made great improvement in her
style, giving crescendo on a sustained
note with fine effect, and nodulating to
the softest tones with sweetness and
finish. The enunciation OF the words was
also excellent.
The scene from the drama OF st, Cecilia,
in which Almachiaus, the Roman judge,
tries, by persuasions and threats, TO shake
the ConatanCy OF the Lady Cecilia, was
given with intelligence and appreciation.
Miss Tingle, as the Judge, lacked the stern.
ness OF tone and manner requisite to the
perfect rendition Of the part, but one does
not expect to find ''timid, blushing
school girl" suddenly transformed into a
wicked, persecuting judge. In the per.
suasive passages she acquitted herself
satisfactorily. Miss Doran's sweet-toned
voice and calm dignifed bearing accord.
ed well with the lofty sentiments and
dauntless courage OF the Martyr Saint
Cecilia. The whole scene was in harmony
with the character Of the entertainment.
Miss Annie Reymar1, OF Wheeling,
played "Mldnight Bells Of Rome" with
smoothness, taste and finish. The young
lady mas made marked progress since last
heard.
A vocal quartette, ave Maria" by
Geibel, sung by Misses Mary Tully,
Mary Hagan, Jane Humes and Mary Don
ahue, met with quite an enthusiastic re-
ception, II one may Judge by the hearty
applause which followed its rendition.
With the exception OF Miss Donahue these
were not amongthe most advanced pupils,
but their sweet voices blended beautifully,
and the words were distinctly audible
from beginning to end.
Miss Annie Lang, Of Wheeling, w. Va,
took thu AUDIENCE by surprise with her re.
markable improvement since the opening
OF the present school term. She gave her
sonatina with win" and finish Of
technique that combined to produce a
most brilliant effect. The three move
ments we're equally well rendered, and
the pauses between were so well meas
ured as to enable the mind TO rest while
preparing for the transition.
"rhe Catholic Church the Foster Mother
OF Music" written and read by Miss Rose
McGraw, was good elaboration Of
the idea that the Catholic Church has
made music the eloquence Of the soul.
1t was written in familiar, pleasant style,
and read With clearuess Of tone and correct
infection.
The ave Verum," adapted to the
"Angels' Trio, "by Mendelssonn, was per-
feet success. Miss Agnes Kean's voice in
the soprano was sweet and clear as silver
bell, while Miss Hamil and Miss Donahue
admirably sustained their parts. In years
gone by this has been 80 exquisitely sung
at Mt. de Chantal that the result OF this
effort on the part Of the youthful singers
was Anticipated with more or less OF appre.
hension, particularly as they were left
without the support Of any accompani.
ment. As the fresh, lovely voices mingled
in the peerless harmony, displaying Men.
delssohn's matchless composition to such
advantage, ell fear vanished, and no one
present could fail to recognise that the
three vocalists had achieved 8 triumph
which rendered their trio the gem Of the
evening.
Miss Jennie Quinn, Of sRndusky, Ohio,
performed the first movement Of Bee
thoyen's sonata in BIB. dur. op. % superb.
". Beethoven as composer stands on
such an exalted height that no one can
undertake to interpret one oil his com.
positions, without sensation oil awe per
vading the mind, even when admiration
Is most excited by his marvellous beauties,
With him the intricaCies OF counterpart
are handled In 30 mastery q manner, and
eutWined with melody In 30 magical O
style, that whatever he has written re.
guires to be studied, meditated upon and
repeated before We can adequately grasp
the main idea. Rare indeed Is it to find a
school girl capable Of such appreciation
OF this majestic genius, as was evinced by
Miss Quinn. II she continues to apply
herself as she has done this year, she bidt
fair to become, in the course Of years, q
faithful interpreter Of those great works
fer which abe 10 30 well prepared by the
careful culture she has received at the
Mount.
Music. A poem by Father Taber, read
by Miss Belle Dent. This beautiful poem
so full OF grand thoughts, was read dis
tinctly and with expression.
Miss Julia Doran and Jane Humes closed
the evenings entertainment with sonata
in D Major, by Mozart, for two pianos
This proved q most suitable finale, for Il
was played with brilliant effect the only
defect noticeable being the pRuses between
the different movements, which were toe
brief to allow the audience to enjoy the
contrast. Throughout the entire evening
the conduct OF the young ladies from the
eldest Of the seniors to the youngest Of the
minims can not be too warmly commend
ed. Their silence at the requisite periodl
was unbroken and their applause giVer
with such Eest as showed they were moi
unappreclative listeners. And when they
marched out Of the hall to the sound o
martial music, their bright faces showed
no traces Of uneasiness, while the satistac'
ton Of the teachers was equally observa
BILE. In fact, the evening was most en-
joyabls one.
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