The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-01-19

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NE, DE oHANTAL,
Two, Entertainments That RsIOiSsd the
Hearts Of the PuPIls,
10 Nc EiitoF q ts hegt1ala1.

Hearts Of the PuPIlS.
10 Nc Editor @tN H~4tl9aan.
SlR:-TWo events Of importance to the
youthful miRds at Mt, de ChAntal have
marked the New Years advent, and trust.
ing they may not prove devoid Of interest
to your readers, l venture TO offer q slight
account Of each.
The ChriStmas festivities over and all
students having reluctantly turned from
ne pleasures Of home 10 resume the trials
and duties Of school life, ons would ex.
pect 70 see nothing but doRncAst looks
and sober faces, but couldthe public have
taken sly peep into the spacious hall Of
the Mount on the eve Of the Epiphany, q
vastly different picture would have greet.
ed the eye, EnthrOned under an arch Of
crimson drapery Miss Rose McGraW pre-
Blded, w queen OF the feast, over o goodly
throng Of friends and subjects. With nor
royal ConsOrt miss Bee Clifford at her
side, aud surrounded by Z beVy OF gaily
dreased "mRidS," this tweltth.night queen
received the congratulations Of the
occasion with gentle dignity. and
ed all hearts. A midnight scene OfpNstorsl
beauty next claimed attention aud we be-
held '%shepherds watching their ioCks by
night" singing cantlCles and Conversing
IN Rwe-atruck tones Of the signs and won.
ders so surely p%TOClRiming the MesSiah's
birth, Suddenly q Light shone round
about them, and falling PROSTATE in fear
and wonder, they heard with enrapturpd
hearts-'Glad tidings Of great Joy" Again
the scene changed and the Magi Rtoud
before Hsrod demanding aid in their
search Tor the new born king" Tho
naughty pride oil HerOd in his regal
splendur, the graceful humility OF the
Wise Men, and the o~bsequious fear Of the
Attendants were equally well portrayed,
and presented q striking contrast TO the
closing scene, where shepherds and Magi
met before the crib Of Bethlehem, Snd
singing "venite adoremus," offered their
gtta Of gold, irankinsCence and myrrh,
GRADUALLY the kneelIng crowd dispersed,
and while the band played q Lively
march, all, peasants and kings, knights,
IadieS and members Of the court, joined
in o grand promenade, which led to sup
per. Alter doing full justice to the plen-
tiful repast Of dainties spread before them,
the young ladies' repaired to the dancing
room, where for some hours the scene
was . constantly changing Kaleidoscope Of
bright faces and brilliant costumes. Ten
o'clock struck, and like 80 many Gin
derellas, the Joyous dancers vanished,
and while each tired head sank blisstully
on It's pillow, silence and rest rslGnsd su.
preme.
The first musical festival OF 1856 was
given Saturday evening, and the pro-
gramme was rendered In q manner most
creditable 10 the young performers, who,
with a few exceptions, were members vi
the junior circle, and made their first ap-
pearanCe on this occasion.
''0nly Pair Of Blue Eyes" by Shop
herd, was very nicely sung by Miss Nellie
Cannon, OF Atlanta. Her voice Ia delicate
but aWeet, and her articulation Is good;
Miss Geneva Friday, Of PiLtsburg, sang
Heart Whispers" by Abt, with pleasing
effect, and In time, IL Is thought, she will
make a good singer.
Little April Fool,n by Raeckel, was
sung correctly by Miss Annie Mccullough,
OF Pittsburgh, and eViuced faithful Atudy
and careful training.
Miss Mollie Elton, OF Wheeling, who
sang "Forget Me Not by GAM, has a full,
clear voice Of good compass, and with
steady application will become in time a
foe vocalist.
"Welcome, Pretty Primrosep by Pinausi,
YVES sung by Miss Daisy Bell, OF Pitts.
burgh, with much ease and In good style.
Her voice 10 full and sweet and her audi
ence showed great appreciation In the ap-
piause which followed her effort. Miss
Marie Hamil, whose voice has been fire.
quently heard before, progresses steadily,
and although her words were lost, the
culture displayed in her singing contrast.
ed strongly with that oil the debptantea
who preceded her.
The readings were but few. Misses
Susie MCCsnn and Amy Savage acquitted
themselves Creditably, and Miss Sadie
Gundling, in her German recitation,
pleased all by her facility Of speech and
sweetness Of voice. The selections in in.
ornamental music were for the most part
simple, but were nicely rendered, and in
all The Clearness and finish peculiar to the
Stuttgart method was noticeable. Miss
| Mamie Hesly did not do herself justice,
but Misses Ruth Richardson, Emma Ker.
risk and Teresa Masee are deserving OF
special mention.
NoCturne No. A, by Field, played by
Miss Julia Doran, was the gem OF the
evening, and the lovely melody was
brought out With great sweetness Of touch
and artistic finish. Miss Doran has learned
TO Caress 1.-THE cold keys,n now go tenderly
and again 90 playiully, that We feel she is
In love with her art, and will attain q high
standard.
The current week brings with 1t the
dreaded examinations, and all are now on
the tip.toe OF expectation regarding their
success in various branches Of learning,
but l have received hints Of q prospective
musical treat lat no distant period, in
honor Of ~sfayorite composer) when l may
again claim the indulgence Of the public.