Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

warded for having come out upon such a
threatening evening, by the varied and
interesting entertainment given by the
young ladies. The programme was long.
but unusually interesting. The music
was good and varied in style. One notable
species being Toy Symphony rendered
nv number of young ladies and several
voune men, much to the delight of the
audience. The music was interspersed
by several Rotations. To the averaged
commencement goer the Recitation is
becoming more and more feature Of in
terest. This desire for something with
intensity Of action was fully gratlied
during this entertainment. The recita-
ton ssOnly a Brakeman" by Miss Lalla
Jordan, exhibited wonderful ability for
portraying deep emotion, while in "B'rer
Rabbit and de tar Baby,'' Miss Annie
Clare's personation of "Uncle Remus"
was so natural as to cause the audience to
interrupt the recitation by repeated ap-
plause. She was called back and in a
short piece similar to the first, added to
the reputation she had already won.
In reciting the "Biacksmith's Story"
Miss Lucie Glare exhibited high order
of dramatic power. ''The Sioux-Chief's
Daughter" by Mrs Bessie Brown, and
"Uncle Daniels First Impression of
Steamboat were we'll recited. In fact.
each piece was so we'll rendered, not even
one being excepted, we can but think that
the credit of this success must be due
largely to superior teaching.
The music was highly creditable. Several
of the young ladies exhibited happy COM
bination of musical talent and culture;
among whom were Misses Moffatt. Pharr,
Vollers, Hargrove, Splitter, Smith, Shell
ton, Rinker and others, who. lack
of space forbids our mentioning.
The seventeenth annual commencement
Rev. Jas. Willis, A. M, Principal, closed,
Tuesday morning under circumstances
highly gratifying to him and his associates
In the conduct of the school. A large
audience was present and listened
with attention and interest to the
original and thoughtful addresses
by the Revs. Chas. S. Albert, of Balti-
more, and John R. Barb, Of Waynesboro,
and to the choice selections of music rem
dered by the pupils.
The examination of the classes were
thorough and complete-the teachers OF
this institution are Prof. J. s. Fleming.
Mathematics, Natural, Moral and Mental
Science; Miss J. B. Smith, Latin and
German; Miss E. H. Bart1ne, Art, Eng
lish L language and History; Miss Mamma
line Jordan, Vocal Music and Eloqution;
Miss J. B. Palmer, Primary Department;
Mrs. James Willis, French; Miss Annie
Hamme, Instrumental Music; Prof. j. Il.
Dunsmore, Bookkeeping.
Distinctions, Medals and Diplomas were
awarded to the following young ladies:
DISTINCTIONS
were awarded on a grade of 95 OF over, as fol
lows
Katie Armentrout-In Arithmetic, Natural
Philosophy, Grammar, French history. Phys1-
ology, English Literature, Rhetoric. Spelling.
Lucy Clare-Natural Philosophy, Geology, As
ply, Moral Philosophy, Logic. Elocution, Ger
man, Latin. Inst. Music, Chemlstry .u.,o,,
Lillian Rinker-Natural Philosophy, Astron-
Bette Brown-Geology, Arithmetic. Physi-
ology, Elocution, Inst. Music. ooo,
Lula PoindeXter-Natural Philosophy, Geol-
ogy, Astronomy, Mental Philosophy, Moral
Philosophy. Logic. Latin. Algebra 9I o,u coo7-
ogy, Astronomy, Mental Philosophy. Moral
Philosophy. Logic. Latin. French, Algebra.
Ida Houch-Astronomy, English LITERATURE
Lucy smart-Astronomy, Penmanship;
Annie Reiser-Treneh on Words French
Alice Observation-Disclosures, Physiology,
English History, Rhetoric, Spelling. Do,,
manship Vocal Music, Eng. Literature, spell
Eulalia Whitehead Physiology,
Painting, Inst. Music.
Etha Rool-Grammar,
Georgia HOOVer-FFench History, Eng. Lit
erature French, Spelling, Arithmetic.
Lizzie Huffman-French History. Physiology.
Libbie Moffatt.French History, Physiology,
Painting, Vocal Music.
Carrie Northumberland History. Paint-
Ing, Eng. literature, Inst Music.
Maud NcC3uley-FJ eneh History, Painting.
Minnie Riley--PAJBiology, Eng. Literature,
Spelling Arithmetic.
Music, French, Inst. Music. Spelling, Arfth-
etic
French, Inst. Music Arithmetic.
Sallie Anderson-Palntlng.
Fannie Fisher-Painting, English Literature,
Inst. Music Rhetoric.
Ida Hargrove-Painting, Vocal Music, Inst.
Music.
Lala Jordan-Painting, Drawing, Elocution,
Maggie Spitler-Trench on Words French
History Physiology Vocal Music, Eng. Lit era
ture Arithmetic.
Ellen Chapman-Evidences of Christianity,
Painting, Composition, French, Inst. Music.
Ella Bartlett-Book- keeping, French His
tory.
Mamie seig-Beok.keeping, Drawing, English
Literature, Inst. Music, Eng. History, Rhetoric,
Julia Henkle-Grammar, Penmanship. Spell
ling, Arithmetic.
BERTHE Hoover-Grammar, Physiology, English
History, Rhetoric. Spelling, ARITHMETIC.
Anna King-;Grammar, Physiology, Eng. Lit
Scotland Pharr-Grammar. Physiology, Vocal
Music, Eng. Literature, Eng. History, Rhetoric
Spelling.
French, Inst. Music.
Nellie sherman-Painting, Arithmetic.
Fannie Shelton-Palnting, Inst. Music.
Annie Vollers-Vocal Music, Inst. Music.
Allie MISUNDERSTANDING.
Lizzie Chapman-Eng. Literature, Algebra.
Maggie Urner-Latin.
Mary Baylor-GeOgraphy, Spelling.
Annie Johnston-Geology, Eng History.
Rose Kinzley-Spelling.
Daisy Tanner--Spelling.
PRIZES.
Miss Jennie A. Smith, for excellence in Spell
ling; Annie Johnston for excellence in Primary
Department..
To Miss Sallie Anderson, Department for four
years course Lizzie Chapman, Mathematics
man. Inst. Music Libbie Mof1att, Vocal Music
Fannie Shelton, Art.
FULL GRADUATES.
Lula B. Pondexter, Sallie A. Anderson, Mary
r, Poindexter.
ENGLISH GRADUATES.
Lucie E. Glare, Ella l.. Chapman, Lizzie F.
Chapman.
MUSIC GRADUATES.
Annie w. Vollers, NJ. Ida Hargroye,
D., D. & B. institution.
The examinations at this institution
were held during the last week by persons
outside, the accuracy of the pupils
calling forth universal comment.
The Annual Concert, conducted by
Prof A. J. Turner. was held Tuesday
night. The programme was an attrac-