The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-08

An it's bills for casn hereafter.
There are few cities whose educational
institutions equal those OF Clifton Forge,
and the Fourth Annual Commencement
exercises of the Clifton Fc"ge Seminary
"a splendid >:hool estab. shed in this
city by the Misses Bryant, who have few
superiors engaged in educational work
emphasized their claims as loroAgh and
successful teachers, as well as the marked
ability possessed by each member OF the
Facr'ty.
On Sunday mor. ing at the Disciples
church, which was not more than suf-
ficient to contain onethird of those who
desired to be present, Rev. H. l.. Wood,
the Rector of the Episcopal church in
this city, delivered the Commencement
work of the Divine teacl.er, and earnest
ly pleaded with his hearers to follow
their great exemplar, who could not err.
His sermon was able and wei received.
On Tuesday night brilliant audience
assembled at the Opera House to witness
the final exercises. The program, which
is published IN full, was one of great
merit. From the opening number to the
"Chant' by the I" Little Folks, - which
closed the entertainment, there was
abundant evidence of the training and
instruction impaired by the various
teachers. The difficult character OF the
music both vocal and Instrumental,
which composed considerable part of
the program, evidenced the exceptional
talent possessed by Miss Angie Ballou,
who is in charge of the Music Departs
ment of the Seminary. She also dis
PLAYED wonderful success in training the
young scholars in the promenade OF
the Broadway Beles,' which was par
ticipated in by a number of Misses in
pretty costumes, gracefully lead by Miss
Edna King, who perfol med her 'fficult
task in a manner most pleasing. TIE
dancing was simply al fate. But not
with standing the fapltless manner in
which tie above were performed, Miss
ton for her success in imparting 'struc-
tion in Elocution.
Nine young ladies took Part in an ex>
hibition entitled "Posings," whose every
movement was gracefr' to a marked de-
gree.
The Salutatory was delivered by Miss
Jessie Hughes Her subject was "Three
C's-Character, Culture and Cash-Our
Greatest Need and it was soon appa-
rent that the person to perform so diffi>
Gull a part had been wisely chosen.
Miss Mary snoot sang solo which
brought forth u storm OF applause.
"Kate Ketchem,'' a recitation by Miss
Lee Anna Savin, was perhaps the great
est success of the evening. Her manner
was captivating and her expression ar
tistic.
g Awfury Lovely Philosophy, by
Misses Jennie Gallaher and Bess Camp
bell, exhibited high order of talent
possessed by these young ladies.
The 'edictory-'' Thoughts on Grad
uation- Day" was a task assigle Miss
Elsie Bailey, who won golden opinions
from the entire audience. Her voice was
clear and musical, and she seemed to
realize the force of every sentence she
uttered.
An Essay" Curtains'-Hy Miss Euge-
MIA Chapman, was SIX fully handled by
this young lady, who was an ambitious
and pa as-taking student.
The following is a list of the awards,
which were presented by Geo. K. Ander-
son, Esq, the poprlar Cashier of the AL
Ieghany Bank, in a very clever manner:
Diplomas-M Jessie Hughes, Elsie
Bailey and Eugenia Chapman.
Medals-The medal for improvement
in Instrumental Music VIZ awarded Miss
Blanche M Ter, which honor was closely
contested by Misses Bessie Campbell and
Alma Butler.
The Schola rship med; were won by
Misses Lee Anna Savin, Bessie Campbell
Katie 4 ley and Nj iter I .anlx Simpson.
1 Eight others came within fraction of
ly, Misses Elsie Bailey, Jessie Hughes,
Eugenia Chapms n, Lille Tulloh, Maud
Silcott, Jennie Ga la her and Masters Ed
die Simpson and Willie Alley.
The pre- for Geography and Gram
mar in the Intermediate Department
was bestowed upon Willie A"ey.
For Geography in Primary Depart
1nent, Ella Smith, and for Spelling in
same Department, Lena Alley.
For general Improvement in simary
Depal tment, M IS Josie Sirles I'd Mas
ter Hite Shepherd.
For best Penmanship, Miss Georgia
Curry, and for Improvement in Writing,
M IS Lille Tt lob.
The meds were of pu'e gole. Il the
form of Maltese Gross, appropriately
inscribed.
There was profusion of flowers.
PROGRAM
| RubenStein-CoSaQue ct petite RusSienne OPP 1C3
Misses Hughes, ng, Campbell and Bailey.
| Salutator The Three C's, Character, Culture,
CASH ~ Greatest Need.
Miss Jessie Hughes.
Vocal Solo-Ora Pro Nobis .......... Piccolomini.
IS Mary omOO
Mozart NJ 'nuet
Misses Butler, Ham, Bunch and lespie.
| Promenade of the Broadway Be 'es ..........
/ Class.
| Kowalski-Ven;re a Tel re Observation-Disclosures.
| Misses Alley, Gallagher, Campbe' and Silcott.
Recital on Kate Ketchem.