The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-21
MI. DIX ~CHANrAL.
Tue Last sOirss Of the ssAsOa-ThS Object
Of the Reunions,
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Tue Last sOirso Of the ssR'On-Ths Object
Of the Reunions.
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sR:-To record the last musical recital
Of the season at Mt. de Chsntsl is at once
a pleasing duty, and one which brings
with it feelings Of regret that these de-
livhtiul reunions are at an end. The series
OF soirses during the winter lSS5-lSB has
been u~ncauRlled by that OF any preceding
year, and those whose labors have been
crowned with such brilliant success must
ever remember with pleasure the season
lust past. Tho entertainment OF Saturday
evening, although marked by n or two
disappointment, was fully deserving otits
placs in the annals OF the year.
Miss Annie Mccullough, Of Pittsburgh,
opened the musicale with the we'll
known ballad Of Abt, "tn the Eye there
lies the Heart" The young lady has I'm.
proved both in style and in the quality oil
her voice, and deserves credit Tor peTse'
yering study. Misses Marguerite Nc
Namara and Margaret Upton, OF Las
Vegas, New Mexico, appeared Tor the
frat time as piRnists, in q duet, by Egg
hardt, lies ChasEeurs," Both young
ladies are possessed Of soft, sweet touch,
and they acquitted themselves very cred.
itably. In the third etiorto Of the evening,
a poem, Links in Lies Chains" by
Eleanor DonEelly, Miss Annie Brennan,
Of New York, a young lady inst entering
her teens, was overcome with stage fright
and retired from the Cene.
The succeeding piano solo, "ROndeau
F4voi," opus. II, by Hummel, was very
we'll played by Miss Annie Ling, Of
Wheeling, who has made considerable
progress since her last appearance. Mics
Mai Tyler, Of Elyria, Ohio, has also i'm.
proved greatly in her vocal music, and
sang la CdAsa" with q good deal Of
spirit. 1.-THE Arrow and the Song" by
| L.OGgiellow, was read very distinctly and
with good meditation and expression by
Mics Annie Reymann, whose voice Is full
and clear. The PolOnaise by Rubenstein,
which followed, wes o musical treat OF a
high order. II is q ventuTesome attempt
for q young lady after but three years
tuition, TO undertake s piece so intrlcate
and difficult. Yet Miss Julia Doran, oil
Lock Haven, Pa accomplished the teat
with marked success. She unites great
facility Of execution. with much sweet
ness OF touch, which occasionally gives
way to mastery bOldness.
Misses Daisy Bell, OF Pittsburgh, and
Mary Hagan, Of D%ungannon, Ohio, gave
us q vocal duet: "HoW Dear TO Me the
Hour" by Kleber, which added much to
the enjoyment OF the evening. The voices
were fresh and bright, and the young yo-
caliets sang with ease and finish. An es.
say, by Miss Mollie Hughes, OF Pittsburgh,
entitled, Impressions Alter Reading Scott
and Lungfellow," was next on the pro-
gramme. In q poetic style, Mics Hughes
gave a discriminating estimate Of the re-
speCtive merits Of the poets. The Compo.
sitlon displayed taste, appreciation, and
good command Of language, and was eat.
isiSctorily read by Miss Belle Dent, Of
ParkerBburg.
Miss jamie Humes, Of Abingdon, Va,
whose name las figured ConspiCnously on
the years programmes began q Tarantelle
by MOazkowski, with brilliant and fine
execution, but being overcome by sudden
indispositiOn was forced to leave the piano,
much TO the Chagrin OF her audience.
Miss Mollis Eitton, OF Wheeling, sang
"0rpheus," by Sullivan, and quite sur.
prised her audience by tho improvement
she has made. Her clear, sweet voice is
well adapted to the graceful melody, in
which careful study was evinced.-
"a Pen Picture" composition, by Mils
Lille Potvin, Of Lincoln, Neb, was we'll
read by that young lady, whose style has
improved in accuracy and luenCy, This
picture was a ComninRllng OF tho pic.
tures1ue and pathetic, and the description
was vivid and natural. The rendition OF
Poe's craven" by Miss Mai Forbes, OF
Elm Grove, was remarkably good and
evidenced thoughtful and conscientious
study. In the passages requiring depth
and force, the clear resonant tones Of her
voice showed careful training.
Ohopin's Third ballade was beautifully
played by Miss Jennie Quinn, Of San.
dnaky. With great brillianCy Of exeCu.
ton, Miss Quinn united unusual delicaCy
and variety Of expression, rendering her
lovely selection a most finished perform.
RnCe. The tenderness Of the opening
strain, the playfulness broken here and
there by flashes Of stronger feeling, and
the martial spirit which Characterizss Ger.
tain portions Of this ballade, were equally
well portrayed, and proved with what
earnest attention the young lady's musical
education Is conducted.
In closing the accounts OF the years
private concerts at the Mount, II may be
well to add q few words OF comment on
the advantages to be derived from this
most pleasing form Of determinations In the
musical school. The object OF these bi.
monthly reunions Is manifold, but l will
content myself with the mention OF q few
Of the admirable intentions which prompt
cd their institution. The confidence
acquired by those brought before what to
them Is q formidable audience, Is invalu.
able, and the emulation excited in the
hearts Of all the students, produces 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 instilled. But unsurpassed by
any Of these advantagesi Is the opportunity
OF an extensive education In what Is term.
cd musical literature" The limited
space oil time, rarely exceeding three or
four years, allotted TO each pupil, for the
pursuit OF her studies in the Academy,
would afford but little chance Of general
information, we're each child 10 confine
her knowledge TO the small repertoire that
would come within her own requirements.
These musical reCitals render familiar 10
those present the music Of the best
modern composers az well as the classics,
and the names Of the great masters are as
household words amongst the pupils Of
Mt. de Chantal. K.