The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-15

Wl\>Es iar-famed institu-
W " WJNg4 ton OF learning,
the Academy OF the Visitation, B. V. NJ,
at Mt do ChantaL
The changing OF the time of the exer'
cises from morning to the afternoon
this year showed wisdom, and was
thoroughly appreciated by the public,
who attended in larger numbers on
account OF this convenient arrangement,
When the special train of five cars
placed at the disposal OF the guests
pulled out of tho Baltimore & Ohio
station, every seat was taken and many
were standing in the aisles, After the
familiar but pleasing run OF few min
utes to the grounds, the passengers dis
embarked with the speed characteristic
Of regular visitors. Few stopped to
admire the full beauty oil the landscape,
but all hurried forward up tho finely
shaded and winding walks to the main
entrance, eager to secure positions OF
advantage in the music hall.
Here they were all cordially well
coined by tho TT. Rev. Bishop Kahn and
the sisters in charge who conducted
them through the spacious halls to the
well.Ventilated music hall OF tho insti-
tuition. Under the skillful guidance OF
tho ushors, Hon. T. S. Riley, j. j. Can
ID, L. p. Hughes, NJ. j. O'Neill, W. I.
Wier and NJ. b. Bailey all were quickly
assigned to seats without tho slightest
confusion or crush.
A number OF tho front rows were oc-
cupied by the local and visiting clergy,
patrons Of the school and parents OF
the pupils, besides the usual large
quota OF guests who 90 out in carriages
at an early hour.
While the major portion OF the guests
present were ladies, there was also u
generous sprinkling OF men, equally en-
thusiastic in their expressions OF ad-
miration. Among these were many
from distant cities, parents to escort
their children home, and number of
former pupils and graduates, who at
tended to renew the old associations,
THE EXERCISES.
Amid tho hum of conversation, and
buzz OF admirable ordinations, the
opening strains Of the entrance march
were heard. This was finely executed
by Misses Louisa Flach and Emily
Conner, at the first piano, and Misses
Bertha wehrle and Mary Dorsey at the
second, accompanied by Misses Anna
Thayer, Fannie Sullivan. Genevieve
Moran and Anna Devine on violins,
and Misses Agnes Graham and Jennie
shallcross on harps.
As the beautiful and well blended
strains OF music swelled forth, tho stud
ents marched down across the stage in
pairs, separating right and left at the
foot OF the short stairs, acknowledging
the presence OF the audience by grace
full bows.
As soon as the voCiferous applause
following the entrance march had sub
sided and all were seated in the allotted
places upon either side Of The platform,
the signal for the opening chorus was
given.
In this the whole school participated
with fine effect. The selection was ia,
ken from schumann's paradise and
the Peri, Deck We the Pathway"
The words were sung with such spirit
and intelligent conception OF Their
beauties, that the audience burst into
rapturous applause, satisfied that the
opening number was but pleasing
prelude to the many good things In
store.
The first Evolutionary feature upon
tho programme was the recitation
marguerite Of France" by Miss Gene
We've Thomas, OF Leavenworth, Kas
Miss Thomas brought out all the beaut
les OF this poem OF L, Heman's in fine
dramatic style. She has voice cleal
and liquid, and graceful gestures. Hcl
effort evoked warm applause.
At this junCturO Father Reynold:
stepped forward and announced the
names OF the graduates and winners o.
awards. This was continued through
out tho programme ut intervals, aud I
complete list OF awards is printed below
Remembrance" by q. Saint Sarns, q
vocal solo sung by Miss Ella Water
house, was rendered, in excellent man
ner. Her voice IL h fine contralto OIL
good range and great strength In the
middle register, which speaks well fol
future development. 1t lie full OF sweet
ness. The audience expressed their nd
miration by hearty applause. She was
tho recipient of some ilno flowers
notiCeably huge bunch OF white roses
The piano quartette, "Valso Bril-
lante," by Nj. Moszkowski, performed
by Misses 0tilia Kottcror, AgnoI
Graham, Louisa Flacka and Cecilia Fit2
gerald, was ono OF tho finest musica
numbers on the programme. Tho whole
composition was admirably executed
with precision, skill, spirit aud hnt
touch worthy Of tho high commenda
ton expressed by tho warm plaudita o
the audience.
a FINE SOLO.
twas with some trepidation that tn,
audience awaited the opening notes o
Gounod's masterpiece, ave Maria,
chosen rs tho vocal solo for Miss Mar.
Grub, OF this city. All doubts wcr
set at rest rs she advanced with com
posed mnnncr, md tho LIQUID tones o
the opening notes OF her puro soprano
voice filed tho hall. Tho melody o
this familiar and beautiful composition
was rendered with superb effect ant
woll suited her voice, which showed 70
mnrkablO improvement since hor ap
pOarance last year. Amid tho warn
applause Of ndmiring friends, sho wa
presented with many floral tributes.
A violin solo from Wichtl's "Rieo
lotto" executed by Miss Anna q
ThAyor, Of Enterprise, Florida, was nd
mirably performed, with dolicacy ant
precision that showed hor master o