The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-21

III ltlak lbAAH NHR BAfAAs AHNS
entertained and delighted their many
friends, and the excellence of the pro-
rramme this year far surpassed the
high expectations OF admiring friends
and patrons. The hall was thronged
soon after the doors were opened, and
at 1880 the balcony was likewise
crowded,
Kt. Rev. Bishop Kahn occupied a
prominent place in the assembly. AT
his right sat ut. Rev. Mgr. Sullivan and
ut his loft were Rev. Joseph Mullen OF
tho IMMACULATE Conception church,
and Rev, j. McElligott, Of the Cathe'
dral,
At the appointed time Misses Nellie
Black, Mamie Schaub, Gertrude Riester
and Agnes Baker seated themselves at
tho pianoa and in an excellent manner
rendered the "Marche HongrOise.'
Meanwhile the pupila filed to the centre
=. Of the platform and madea graceful sal
utation to tho Rk Rev, bishop, the
clergy, the invited guests and to each
other, before taking the seats reserved
ior them.
Spring Concert" n chorus OF many
voices, was well sung, and the minims
standing in three tiers formed o charm.
ing picture, This was followed by an
Evolutionary gem, "The Last Leap"
reCitod by Miss Maggie McFadden, and
the graceful gesture OF the young elocu-
ZIONIST accompanying her fine imper-
souations evoked general applause.
Misses Maggie Jones, Mamie Gavin,
Minnie Aul and Maggie Gillegan gave
evidence OF skiliul training in the exc.
cption OF the piano quartette, Ia
Grace"
20, Beautiful Yioletg," a duet sung
with great sweetness by Miss Cora
Mathews and Miss Nellie Egerter, was
warmly %applauded.
DIFFICULT SELECTION.
Tho Story Of Some Bells." a legend
airy tale of sunny Italy, was reCited in
most impressive tones by Miss Anna
GribbOn, and tho talented pupil changed
her facial expression from bright to
sombre, from grave to joyous with
wonderful facility. The semi.chorus,
"Whero Flowers arc %springingt" by
Misses Bertha Schiller, Nettie Rey-
mann, Gertrude Riester, Mary Schaub,
Katie Cameron, Mary Donohoe, Cora
Mathews, Della McFadden, Nellie Eyer
ter and Rosemarie Woeber, was one OF
the best vocal numbers OF the evening,
and gave ample proof Of the proficiency
in vocal culture acquired by tho com-
petent teachers in this department OF
the academy. The pure alto notes Of
Miss Rosemarie Woeber were partiCu-
larly noticeable and highly pleasing, to
which the young vocalist's personal
attr~actiyoness gave additional charm.
A very creditable performance was q
piano duet, "Plui dc Coral" executed
by Misses McFadden aud Cameron,
both performers displaying musical
skill complimentary to themselves and
their able instructors. Miss Nellie
Black then recited 1.-THE Vision OF Han
del" which was listened to with the
greatest attention by the audience, and
hearty applause rewarded
TIE SUCCESSFUL RENDITION
Of this literary effort. No feature upon
the programme excelled the Spanish
Gypsy Girl" a vocal quartette sung by
Miss Rose Hoffman,, Miss Josie Flad-
Ing, Miss Nellie Egerter and Miss Katie
Gather, whose voices blended in per-
feet harmony, their liquid tones filling
the hall with enhancing yet bewilder-
ing melody. Long and loudly did the
approCiative listeners applaud this
i%aultless number. "Galop dc Concert"
t piano quartette, was admirably exe-
Cuted by Misses McFadden, Cameron,
Noble and Hoelsche, and the young
ladies received merited expressions OF
approval.
Then came storm and Sunshine" a
vocal solo sung with fino effect by Miss
Katie Gather. Her full contralto voice
rose and swelled to its greatest volume
in waves OF sweetest music and all pres.
ent gave vent to their feelings by u pro.
longcd encore. The closing chorus,
Awake, the Night is Beaming," was
eScellently rendered. Miss LYDIA Prince,
the )aoloist, is the happy possessor OF u
beautiful soprano, the liquid sweetness
OF which delighted tho audience.
When the plaudits OF admiring friends
had ceased, Miss Gertrude Riester
gracefully stepped forward, saluted tho
Right Reverend Bishop, and made the
following
FAREWELL ADDRESS,
Most Rtteretd aud Dear fdthr;
The present occasion, seemingly a
bright and joyous one, Is notwithstand-
ing, TO us, n sourCo Of sorrow. A trav-
cler over a fertile plain Bprinklod with
periumod blossoms aud shaded by tho
rich foliage Of tho waving trees, be.
meath tho soft blue aky with its floating
massOa Of anowy C%louds-such n tray.
eIer may indeed seem happy and
favored. But II ne socs a dark cloud in
the horizon, growing larger aud darkor,
coming nearer and yet nearer, until tho
whole fair landscape is oyersh0dowed,
what then TO him arc all Its beauties2
And 10 1t is with Tie tonight. We fOel
that wO must part with our Father, our
beloved and honored Bishop, tho II
whom, during tho whole course OF III
young livOs, vi have veneratod a our
guide,
ITO point to Heaven and lend tho way"
1t Is true We arO proud OF tho honor
conferred upon you, that YOU have bOen
chosen TO fill 40 distinguished q post OF
trust In the temporal kingdom Of our
Lord, OF may your future course still
be.
Onward md upward and true to tho linel"
We have no words to thank you for
all that you have done for us during 80
in0ny yOars, no words to toll YOU OF our
sorrow NJ parting from you. How much
shall we miss your bright smile, your
words Of kindly encouragement, your
noble aud inspiring lessons Of truth
and wisdom, D, in coming days, when
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