Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-15
THE VALLEY SEMINARY.
A wAYNEsBoho' AUDIENCE HANDSOMELY EN-
TERTAINED BLYTHE VALLEY SEMINARY wITH
A MUSICAL SoIREE.
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WAYNESBOhO' AUDIENCE HANDSOMELY EN-
TERTAINED BLYTHE VALLEY SEMINARY WITT
A MUSICAL soIREE.
Reported for The sPKcrAToR.]
The announcement made some days precious
ly that the citizens OF Waynesboro' were t.
have the pleasure OF attending musical soire,
by the pupils of the Valley Seminary. a high
school established at Waynesboro' by Mrs.
B. Winston for the education of young ladies
called out one of the finest and most apprecia-
tive audiences OF the citizens of that town
| and surrounding country, which has assem-
bled for many day. Accordingly, The spaciou:
hall Of the Masonic building was filled to it,
capacity on the 10th instant Id anticipation Of
the treat in store, which was conducted under
the direction OF Professor William Boiling of
the Seminary.
It was quite pretty sight as in single file to
tho time of 1.-The Warriors Joy'' rendered by
Professor Boiling, the young ladies, preceded
by the ushers, Messrs. Myers and Chew. Mas
ter of Ceremonies. Professor M. B. Corse, OF
the Fishburne Military School, and Mrs. Wins
ton. the Principal, passed up the left aisle and
circled across in front of the audience to their
places on the stage. At the steps, the ushers
placed themselves on either side and gracefully
assisted the ladies to ascend. As the fair bsvy
stood for a second awaiting the signal to be
seated, the thought of the great responsibilities
resting upon their instructors doubtless flash
ed through many minds in the crowded hall,
but when the last notes of the "Torch-light
Procession March" ended the programme. not
one but felt that the trust was in sure and skill
ed banda. Each acquitted herself SO well that
especial mention is almost superf1uous:-
PROGRAMME.
Carnival OF Venice. Solo Czsrny
Champagne Galop, Duett..... ....;L unbye.
Mary Moore Winston. Is year oldl
miss misses Mary Allen and Minnie Crump
Don Paseuale Fantasia, Piano Solo,. Bossellen.
Miss Clara Palmer.
Kathinka Polka STRAUSS.
Misses Pendleton. Chew. Allen and Warren.
Misses sS Mamie Smith and Bette MoDannaId.
Beautiful Bro Mss nesi Mary sG10 Allen. MOVIE
Sea Breeze Polka, Quartette.-..-~.........Be llik
Misses Winston Wright gosk Patterson ana ?" nit
Anna Bolena, Opera. @. S......-......:. Donizetti
Misses Bessie Gibson and Mary NJ Daniel.
La Baladn' a aalsP Mary NJ. Daniel
Misses Anna Robinson and Mary Winston.
Hea'ner Bell Miss Matte Guy.
o Ms SaI Helen Gardner and Neiie Haines
Misses Palmer. Haines, winston and Daniel.
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| MISS LlzZle bratIan'
" Misses Bessie Fox and Lizzie Brattan:
My Only h0vf Miss Mamie Ham.
carnival Oh S Miss Mary winston.
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| Proudly and Wide, from Opera OF Fra Dlsvolo
Miss Agnes Ellis.
Minstrel Boy ard St pa t Day"""'fape
Chorus-A Knight from Wars heturInlng'
Misses e Allen Ellis Crump, Guy, and Ham
Torchlight Procession March. Clark
Quintettc-2 Pianos and Organ.
| aaisses McDannald, Williams Brattan, Crump'
and Mr.. William Boiling.
The tirst two pi eces on the programme were
rendered by Miss Mary Moore Winston. only
eight years of age. in which she showed decid-
ed talent and knowledge of music. Don
Pasquale Fantastic" By Miss Palmer and
| Carnival of Venice by Miss Mary Winston
were full OF expression, while La Baladine
Galop" was equally well rendered by Miss
Daniel and received much applause. Especial
ly pleasing TO the audience, also, was the Jolly
Blacksmiths." The Beautiful Bird" was very
| sweetly sung by Miss Allen. and "My Only
Love" by Miss Mamie Ham was especially ap-
plauded. ga knight from Wars Returning"
was enthusiastically encored and the ladies
kindly repeated the first verse.
Miss Warren attracted the attention OF the
entire audience by her graceful actions on the
| STAGE
l. Mrs. Winston was fortunate in procuring,
Prof. Corse as Master OF Ceremonies. He was
perfectly at his ease and his duties were grace.
fully performed
Altogether the soiree reflected decided credit
on the management of the school.
Thus closed once OF the happiest occasions
which has ever delighted our citizens. The
Valley Seminary has taken high rank with the
best of the educational Institutions. The
superior qualifications OF Mrs. Winston
for the successful management of an educa-
t1onal Institution for the culture of young
ladies In which she has long experience. are
affectionately remembered by the many pupils
who have received graduating honors at her
hands, aud in no less degree esteemed by the
parents who have been her patrons.