The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-31
The Concert by Pupils Of Vance
Seminary.

| seminary.
| 1t was our good fortune to be present
at q concert given on the evening of the
22nd, in Burwell Hall, By Vance Semi
nary, OF which Mrs. N. Parham and Mrs
W. ID. Horner are principals, with Miss
Willie Smoot in charge OF the depart
ment OF music.
| At the appointed hour about fifty little
! girls and young ladies, beautifully at
| tired, marched with measured tread into
the spacious and brilliantly lighted Hall,
| to the stirring tones OF a grand march
| performed on two pianos by Mrs. Horner
| and Miss Smoot. Without any appar-
ent confusion they arranged themselves
on the rostrum and the concert began
with very brilliant piano duet, Jennesse
Dorie, by Misses Pinkston and Horner.
Where all performed their parts SO ad-
mirably it seems unjust to discriminate,
and Yet we cannot forbear giving express
sion to our admiration OF the piano solos
performed by Misses Boyd, Pinkston
and Dean. These young ladies execute
with wonderful ease and rapidity and at
the same time bring out the delicate ca
dences with fine expression. Welcome
Pretty Primrose Flower. d song, by Miss
! Lucy Written, elected great applause.
A sextette on two pianos and organ was
admirable. Several trios and duets were
performed by little girls in perfect time
and harmony. Their technique and shad-
ing were remarkable for beginners.
But the browning gem OF the occasion
was BeethOvens Sonata Pathelique OPP.
10, first movement-by Misses Smoot
and Dean-two pianos. The magnificent
rendition OF the grand old masters ma
iestic harmonies reflected great credit
alike on teacher and pupil.
The Rotations were unusually good,
showing high degree OF cultivation in
the department OF elocution. Miss Annie
Robards in aunt Polly's George Wash
ington,' was inimitable Her enuncia-
ton was clear and distinct, and her man
ner natural, easy and graceful.
A composition by Miss Annie Curtin,
subject-A Sea of Upturned Faces, was
we'll conceived and, as a specimen of grace
full writing, spoke well for the intellect
and taste of its fair author.
Theapplication and experience of few
years, we predict, will establish her claim
to the rank of an elegant and accom-
plished writer.
The evenings entertainmnt closed with
a drill in calisthenics, under the manage
ment of Miss Smoot. The youns ladies
presented very striking picture and
| their movements were the perfection OF
grace.
/ We were glad to notice in all the eXer
cises of the evening the absence OF that
painful effort at display, that restless
! anxiety for effect so derogatory to any
intellectual performance and always so
unpleasant to the beholder. Teachers
and pupils were calm, quiet and dignifed,
manifesting consciousness of their ability
! to sustain themselves and the character
of the school,
The county OF Nancemay well be proud
of the institution which bears its honora-
BILE name.
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