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 Articles Indexed by TopicAugusta County : Arts/Entertainment/LeisureGeneral | Speeches and Discussions | Parades and Holidays | Music | Circus Note: When you select an article from the list below you will be taken to the appropriate page of the newspaper. You may need to scroll down in order to find the particular article you are interested in reading. |
The Spectator, January 11, 1859, p. 1, c. 7:
"For the Spectator."
Criticizes Staunton for not having a lively
intellectual life.
Writer argues that the city is especially lacking in public lectures, which would help
improve the minds of young men.
The Spectator, October 9, 1860, p. 1, c. 3:
"We Work Too Much and Play Too Little."
Criticizes Americans'
devotion to work at the
complete expense of recreation. The Spectator urges Americans to take more time in
recreation for the benefit of their health.
The Vindicator, January 22, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"Lyceum."
The next meeting of the Staunton Lyceum will be held the 22nd;
the subject: "Is it expedient to re-open the slave trade?" Note:
This group met regularly throughout the year.
The Vindicator, April 30, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"The Hon. Edward Everett."
Everett arrived in Staunton last Monday to give his Washington
oration and confirmed his reputation as a brilliant scholar.
The Vindicator, February 26, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"The 22d."
Describes the wonderful celebration of the 22nd, complete with a parade that
included the West Augusta Guards accompanied by the Mountain Sax-Horn
Band.
The Vindicator, July 8, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"The Fourth."
Describes the celebration of July Fourth in Staunton.
The Vindicator, July 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 4:
"Celebration of the 4th at Staunton."
Describes the elaborate, patriotic toasts made by the
military men of Staunton after the celebration of the Fourth.
The Vindicator, May 14, 1859, p. 2, c. 3:
"Ox-horn Players . . ."
The ox-horn players will perform again at the
Gold Watch tonight.
The Vindicator, June 4, 1859, p. 2, c. 1:
"We Call Attention to the Advertisement . . ."
Announcement of
performances by Turner's Silver Cornet Band, the Orchestra, and Glee
Club.
The Vindicator, November 18, 1859, p. 2, c. 4:
"Remember That . . ."
Notes that Well's Harmoneous will give another
of their concerts at Union Hall.
The Vindicator, February 17, 1860, p. 2,
c. 3: "The Concert."
The Musical Association, under the direction of
Professor Turner and Mr. Alby, provided a "splendid vocal and instrumental
entertainment" on Thursday night.
The Vindicator, April 12, 1861, p. 2, c. 3:
"The Concert on Thursday Night."
The Staunton Musical Association gave a very successful
concert on Thursday night.
The Vindicator, August 26, 1859, p.
2, c. 2: "Van Amburgh's Circus."
Article recommends attendance at the
circus, especially after it so kindly gave the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind
Institution free tickets.
