Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-04-21
MT. De CHANTAL.
The Last Musical Recital Of the
Season.
An Interesting Programme Well Rendered
by the PupiIs---The Work Of
the Past Year.

by the PupiIs---Ihe Work OF
the Past Year.
To record the last musical recital Of the
esson at Mt. de Chantal is at once pleat-
ug duty and one which brings with it
ceiling OF regret that these delightful re-
lnions are at an end. The series of soirees
Turing the winter of lSS5-lS86 has been un-
,quslled by that OF any preceding year,
md those whose lsbors have been crowned
xi,h such brilliant success must ever re-
member with pleasure the season just paat
The entertainment OF Saturday evening,
marked By one or two dissppoint-
ments, was fully deserving OF its place in
THE ANNALS OF THE YEAR.
Miss Annie Mccullough, of Pittsburg,
opened the musicale with the well known
ballad of Abt, I'm the Eye, There Lies the
Heart" The young lady has improved
both in style and in the quality OF her
voice, and deserves credit for persevering
study.
Misses Marguerite Mcnamara and Mar
garet Upton, of Las Vegas, New Mexico.
appeared for the first time as planilstS IN a
duet by Egghard, LES Chasseurs. Both
Young ladies are possessed Of a soft, sweet
touch, and they acquitted themselves very
creditsbly.
In the third effort of tie evening-a
poem-"Linkss lin :.Lifesl Chains, by
Eleanor DonellY, Miss Annie Brennan. OF
New York; young lady just entering her
teens-was overcome with
STAGE FRIGHT
and retired from the scene.
The succeeding piano solo "Rondeau
Favori," op. IL, by Hummel, was very
we'll played BY Miss Annie Lang, OF Wheel
ing, who has made considerable progress
since her last appearance.
Miss Mai Tyler, of Elyria, Ohio, has also
improved greatly in her vocal music, and
sang La Colssa" With a good deal OF
spirit.
THE Arrow and The Song" by Long
fellow, was read very distinctly aud with
good meditation and expression by MIst
Annie Reymsnp, whose voice 10 full ano
clear.
The Polousiae by Rubenstein, which fol
10 we'd, was a musical treat OF high order
Is is a venturesome attempt for young
girl after but three years tuition, TO under
take a piece 90 intricate and difficult, yet
Miss Julia Dorau, Of Lock Haven, Pa &c
eomplished the feat with
MARKED SUCCESS.
She unites great facility Of execution with
much sweetness of touch, which gives way
TO mastery boldness.
Misses Daisy Bell, Of Pittsburg, anc
Mary Hagsn, of Dungsnnon, Ohio, gave
Us vocal duet, How Dear to Me ,h'
Hour" By Kleber, which added much tt
the enjoyment Of the evening. The voices
were fresh and bright, and the young 70
calists sang with ease and finish.
An essay by Miss Molle Hughes, OIL
Pittsburg, entitled, Impressions Afte'
Reading Scott and Lsngiellow," was mex
on the programme. In poetic style Mis-
Hughes gave a discriminating estimate o
the respective merits OF these poets. Th'
com position displayed taste, appreciation
and good command Of language, and Wa
satisfactorily read by Miss Belle Dent, o
Psrkersburg.
Miss jamie Humes, Of Abingdon, Va
whose name has figured conspicuOusly OF
the year programme, began Tavantelle
BY MoszkoWski, with brilliant and facil
execution, but being overcome by
SUDDEN INDIsPosITIoN
was forced to leave the piano, much to tn
chsgrin OF her audience.
Miss Mollie Elton, of Wheeling, sang
"Orpheus," by Sullivan, aud quite sur
prsed her audience by the improvement
she has made. Her clear, sweet voice il
we'll adapted to the graceful melody, in
which careful study was eyinced.
"a Pen-picture" composition BY Mis-
Lille Patton was we'll read by that young
lady, whose style has improved il
accuracy and auency. This picture
was combination Of tht
picturesque and pathetic and the descrip
ton was vivid and natural.
The rendition of Poe's Raven" by Miss
Mai Forbes, of Elm Grove, was remarkably
good and evidenced thoughtful and coasci
entious study. In the passages requiring
depth and force, the clear resonant tones
of her voice showed careful training.
Chopin's Third Bsllade was beautifully
played By Miss Jennie Quinn, OF Ssndusky
with great brillisncy OF execution. Miss
QQinn united unusual delicacy and variety
of expression, rendering her lovely selec
ton most
FINISHED PERFORMANCE.
The tenderness of the opening strain. the
play fulness, broken here and there BY hash
es Of stronger feeling, and the msrtia
spirit which characterizes certain por
tons Of this ballsde were
equally well portrayed, and proved with
what earnest attention the young lady
musical education is conducted.
In closing the accounts OF the year
private concerts at the Mount, it may be
we'll to add few words OF comment On the
advantages 10 be derived from this most
pleasing :orm of examinations in the
musical school. The object Of these bi
monthly reunions is manifold. but will
content myself with the mention Of feS
OF The admirable intentions which prompted
their institution. The confidence acquired
by those brought before what to them is
formidable audience. is In
valuable-the emulation excited
in the hearts Of all the students produce in
them strenuous efforts to go and do like
wise" and the appreciation OF what is truly
good both in literature and art Is gradually
iustilled. But unsurpassed by any of these
advantages is the opportunity Of
AN EXTENSIVE EDUCATION
in what is termed musical literature "
The limited space OF e,rsrely exceeding
three or four years, allotted to each pupil
for the pursuit of her studies in the acsde-
my would afford but little chance of infor.
nation were each child to cor6ue her
knowledge to the small repertoire that
would cone within her own requirements.