Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-09
the DIVINE ART.
Music, Heavenly Maid, at the Col
lsge, Last Evening,
A Splendid Programme Exquisitely Rem
dered by the Lady Pupils of
the Institution.


Female College last evening to hear the
concert was exceedingly
complimentary to the performers both IN
point of numbers and erudition. BY 3
o'clock the college hall aud corridors were
crowded. The elite of the city were there;
the beauty and chivalry; young and old;
An audience that any one might be proud
of; an audience that exhibited more than
words can tell the high estimstion,in which
this Institution is held By our people.
They were quick to observe the good points
in the renGitions By the various performers,
and were generous in their demonstrations
OF approval.
The programme was well selected aud
the various numbers were rendered with an
accuracy and artistic feeling which quite
charmed the hearers. Miss Eddie, who
has been musical instructor during the
past year, is to be specially congratulated
on the proficiency attained by the pupils In
her charge
The first number on the programme,
ia Galhna," was performed BY Misses
Cocksyne, Gardner, Keever and Zevely IN
most delightful manner and caused IN
qualified pleasure TO all.
Miss Msttie Purnell sang Unless |
Change my Mind" in q charming manner.
Miss Agnes Lewis performance OF
"Graud Polka de Concert" was very
meritorious piece of work.
Miss Storer sasg "Sun Of Ny Life with
good taste and intelligence, exhibiting a
sweet, smooth voice.
lie Chant du Bivousc" was executed by
Misses Steele, Hall, Reich and Wheeler in
very commendable manner.
Miss Corners rendition of "La Rosslg,
MOI" was neat, melodlous and symmetrical
delighting all.
Miss Russell Brown, performed "Moun'
tain Stream" in quite pqusnt and pleas
ing style, and in response to q most de-
cideG encore, favored the audience with
another selection.
The delightful melodies Of Schubertt
"Serenade" we're reno cred with all possible
expression, by Misses Cockayne aud Rine'
hart, and gave rare degree OF satisfaction
Miss Daisy Cocksyre gave On intelligent
Interpretation of GottschsIk's "Pasqni
nade," revealing its melodious character
isiics and harmonious beauty in a mos
pleasing manner.
Miss Carrie Cockayne possesses fexi
BILE aud tuneful soprano voice, and sh'
sang winding" in meet meritoEious man
ner.
Misses Zevely aud Stewards perform
auce of "On Blooming Meadows" afforded
a source OF enjoyment to the listener.
Miss Rinehsrt's rendition OF Ave
Verum" displayed the strong full tones G
her voice to The best advantage and canno
be TOO highly commended.
Miss Roemer sang "Staccato Polka
with charming grace Her delivery wal
characterized by such beauty Of phrazinG
and emouonal feeling tina. the audience
was quite transported.
Faith" by Rossini, as sung by Mi'se
Rosmer, Storer, Conner, Keever and Rine
hart, was az exquisite gem and gave unin
terrupted delight from first TO last, AND
forming an admirable ending to a most en-
Ijoyable programme.
A reception in the parIors was then an
nouncei and the remainder OF the even
ing was very enjoysbly spent By al
The exhibition OF the work of the ar, schoo
in the library attracted large numbers
The walls we're covered with the artistic
productions in crayon and oil by the youth
tul artists.
This department has been Under III,
charge Of Mas McConb. and her pupil
have made rapid advancement under he
efficient instruction and show considerable,
talent.
Miss Minnie Davis has crayon repIe
senting n woman sewing. The poae anc
grace of the figure is quite natural. Thi
work attracted considerable attention aDC
evinced decided talent on the part OF tn,
artist.
Mr.. W. Brown has on exhibi,ian q cray
on portrait, which also was tavorsbly com
meuted on.
Miss Mary Pnrnell hss O very na'ura
crayon portrait Of her father.
Miss Bertha Iayely has several crayou
portraits and landscapes 10 oil, which were
exrellenty executed.
There were number Of other works ey
hibitsd, but We have not the space to refeI
20 them al
Prot. and Mrs. Brown were highly fat
tered by The large attendance and the in
tsre,tin the welfare OF the institution which
all manifested Their cordisl reception u
all visitors made them feel decidedly s.
ease, and all wished that the College enter
taiuments wera given more frequently.