Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-05
THE VALLEY SEMINARY,
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF THIS INCREAs-
INGLY POPULAR INSTITUTION.
reported for the SPEcTAToR.l


WAYNEsBoRo'. VA, May 81. 1889.
The closing exercises of the Valley Seminary
at this place. of which Mrs. Bette Guy Win
ston is Principal, occurred on the nights OF
Wednesday and Thursday. May 10Th and goth,
with the happiest results a successful and
prosperous session could beget. The Louisa
"House School," at Louisa, C. H., Va, which
Mrs Winston managed SO successfully for
many years, was some two years ago removed
to this place, and It's name was changed to the
Valley Seminary. Since that time its growth
has been simply marvellous, and pupils are
being enrolled along between the opening and
closing of the sessions.
On Wednesday night the Masonic Hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity with an eager.
yet respectful, appreciative audience; and al
though the hall was literally packed, stiff
breeze passing through the hoisted windows
rendered the hour more than pleasant
Promptly at O'Clock the airy. fairy. gauzy
drapery of the happy school girls filled the
entrance to the stage as they filed into the
amateur actors heaven" and soon thereafter
the perfumed air was resonant with the
sweetest chorus human lips and voices are
capable of rendering. Following was quite
lengthy programme, which a want of space
forbids my giving in full; but, each young
lady acquitted herself SO charmingly, some
part of her work at least, is entitled to special
mention. First in order, tt en-, after the OPEN
ing chorus, was the Turkish March in which
Misses Ellis, Warren. Palmer and NJ lis ELECTED
a complimentary applause. The Way Thro'
The Woods q vocal solo, by Miss Verta
Jones, was enthusiastically received. Little
Miss Nary Moore Winston, with her petite
form and fingers, yet classical features, charm
ed her audience first with piano solo, and
after wards In a quartette. She is vertically
musical prodigy. "Cheerfulness." a vocal
duet, by Misses Guy and Ham. and a chorus
from Martha" by the same young ladies,
together with Misses Crump, Humphreys and
Ellis. was most admirably executed. Home.
Sweet Home" that ever popul ,r solo. was
exquisitely rendered by Miss NJ. Daniel, of
Louisa G. H., Va.
After duet by Misses Ellis and Booz, Part
Second" of the programme was commepced by
a chorus, in which Misses Jones, Guy, Crump,
Ham and Ellis sarg the "Flower Dance"
Miss Nettie Haines, in piano solo from
Faust" sustained the very enviable reputa-
ton which she obtained in former entertain
ments. Miss Crump likewise exhibited a pro-
ficiency rarely attained. except by the most
persistent application, in piano solo, the
solo was vooiferousy eneored, and she was re.
peatedly called back.
The second nights entertainment opened
with a chorus by Misses Ham. Guy, Crump,
Jones and Booz, after which the following di-
plomas were delivered:-
School of English Misses Clara Palmer, VIII
lie Plumb, Carrie McClintic and M. McCue.
Latin-MiSses Nettie Haines. Kate Richard
son, Mary Daniel.
HistoYY-Misses Carrie McClintic, Nettie
Haines, Kate Richardson, Maysie Guy and
Master James Winston.
Mathenaa,ics.-Misses Crump ard Richard- |
son.
Natural Science.-Misses McClintic ard
Plumb.
Mental and Moral Scisnce.-Misses Mary
Daniel, Nettie Haines and Kate Richardson.
French.-Miss Mary Daniel.
Instrumental Matsic.-Miss Clara B. Palmer.
Intermediate and Senior Scholarsaip.-Misses |
Grace Hull. Crump and Richardson.
Music and Philosophy Medals Misses Palmer
and Daniel.
Besides the above great number OF depart |
ment prizes were awarded to other young |
ladies too numerous to mention here.
Full GYadudte-Miss Kate Richardson was
the only one to receive a diploma as full
graduate of the institution; and Misses NJ.
Daniel and Nettie Haines got diplomas as
classical graduates.
Between the delivery of the distinctions and |
medals Prof. William Boiling played a new |
arrangement of his own CT Bethany" or
Nearer, Ny God, to ihee!"
Hon. H. st. G. Tucker delivered the medals,
and Rev. A. r. Cooke the diplomas.
The annual address was delivered by Rev.
w II nd uUac will
rapt attention.
DR.. J. B. and Mrs. winston, together with
their able corps of assistants, are the finest
educators in the State of Virginia. and their
reflects the highest credit
upon their unique management. The Valley
Seminary is the place for young ladies. and
already has few equals and no superiors as a
school.
FL.