Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-12-23
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The Recital mt the l.. FL.
The fist recital of the season was
given by the pupils of the Lewisburg
Female Institute on Friday last, at
1870 y. m.
Notwithstanding the Indictment wealth
er the Music Hall was crowded with a
select and appreclative audience. Once
| inside of the warm, brilliantly illumi-
| mated room seated in front of the GRIM
son estrada, bordered with palms and
begOnias, in sight Of so many charming
school girls, the dark night and clouded
sky outside were forgotten. The Re-
cital, as announced by Mr.. Telford,
exhibited work of all grades from the
youngest to the most advanced students,
under the instruction of Miss Kennedy,
Miss Forman and Miss Buttel, whose
pupils give evidence of the most thor
ough training in both voice and piano.
The Recital was opened by trio, a
dashing Minuet, executed 10y Misses
Lillian Moomau, Susie Lacy and Alice
Heard. This was followed by Part
Songs. "Oh, Lovely Night, g." and a cho-
rus from Weber, sung by the young la
| dies of the vocal class whose voices
blended tremendously, in varying
strains from grave to gay. Miss For
man, accOmpanicst.)
Among the younger pupils Gertrude
Scott played lively Air de Ballet, :"
which was followed 10y a duet, March,
played in good time by little Willie
Stratton and Myrtle Bell while Willie
Frank McClung favored the audience
with The Chase" tripping hunting
piece which she played with grace and
ease. " Elaine" an instrumental duo,
was pleasingly rendered by Jennie Sloan
and Mary Skaggs. These six young
ladies are under the charge of Miss Elsa
Buttel, who is to be congratulated upon
the rapid advancement of her young
! charges. Miss Rebecca Brown sang a
charming solo "A Winter Lullaby"
which was as soft in tone, and as pure
in expression, as Miss Rebecca herself
Chase" a difficult concerto, was well
rendered by Miss Bessie Straughan,
who was particularly strong in bring
ing out the motif of the composer.
Miss Clara McAllister whose voice IS
| well-knOwn in our midst, sang Who
Is Sylvia ?n and Schubert's adaptation
of Shakespeare " Hark, Harr, it is
the Lark, with her usual ability and
goOOd taste--her voice is marked by in
creasing compass and fexibility. An
Etude, (Wollenkaupt,) was interpreted
by Miss Mabel Ligon with delicacy and
ease, the measures being as irresistible
rs Terpscore himself, and recalling a
cOuplet on Haydn.
"Thy music puts me in a trance,
When Pm to heaviness inclined
1t maketh me il glee to dance,
| When I've no dancing III my mind. "
A stately Spanish Dance, (duo,)
opened Part III. misses Evalene Long
and Nancy Crooks.) while in "A Pol
ish Dance" Miss Nellie Brown was
even more felictous, her touch
being as true, as her voice is pure.
This Young lady delighted the audience
with several Scotch airs, as popular, as
sweet Comm Thro' the Rye" and
g Loeb Lomond." She was enthusiasts
tically recalled, her rich voice making
her star Of the evening. Miss Elizabeth
Goodwin made her first appearance in
AT One Look of Love-" and THE
Double Loss, a caprice Of Helmund
She possesses a pleasing cOntralto voice
and was loudly encored. Miss Clara
McAllister and Miss Evalene Long are
old favorites of the public and the most
advanced pupils in the school of music
and it IS difficult to discriminate, where
both are masters of technique and tone
color, the notes flowing from their fin
ger-tOuch like water from a silvery rill
Hungarian March," magnificent
duo, for two pianos closed the recita
which was highly enjoyed by all pres
J ent.
, Miss Mary Kennedy, of the Cincin
natl College of Music, has been added
to the corps of instructors this session
and is as accomplished in the theory
and practice of music, as she is winning
In appearance and social life. Miss
Mary Forman, who proved so accepta
BILE Last year, retains the position OF
Vocal Instructor and has proved &
charming addition to society and mu
steal circles. Altogether the Institute
is to be congratulated upon securing
such able teachers and such apt pupils
in Music and Art.
) XMAS. Candies and Fruits at j. K
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