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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
5
A Mercersburg Academy Christmas Candlelight Service delighted patrons with a standout tenor solo by Nicholas di Virgilio, newly arrived as artist-in-residence. The Baltimore Opera and Metropolitan Opera veteran's appearance impressed students, staff, and families, marking a memorable family moment as di Virgilio and his sons visited Traylor Hall after the service.
Opera tenor Nicholas di Virgilio appeared as guest soloist at Mercersburg Academy's Christmas Candlelight Service in Traylor Hall. He is with the New York City Opera and Metropolitan Opera companies. The tenor is known to Hagerstown opera fans who travel to Baltimore. His son Gus is set to graduate this year from the nearby Prep School, while son Martin hopes to enroll next fall. Their maternal grandfather George Neyley studied at the school in 1923.
North High School hosts a joint North High Orchestra Association and Maryland Academy of Dramatic Arts production of The Stingiest Man in Town on December 18 and 19. The play based on Ebenezer Scrooge features Priscilla Greiner and Walter Atherton among a large cast including Buzz Waple as Ebenezer Scrooge and Alan McLendon as Bob Cratchit. Tickets available through North High staff, main office, or calling 74-7187.
The Dixie Squarenaders will dance on Sunday December 19 at Salem Avenue School in Irv. Betty Easterday will lead a round dance workshop from 4:84 to 3.9 p.m. Rounds and squares will follow until 8:90 p.m. Dick Jones of California will call the dance. All area square dancers are invited.
Members of the George Stake Chapter U S Daughters of 1812 heard a December 2 report on the U S Navy frigate Constellation now docked in Baltimore Harbor. Mrs Greenawalt outlined its construction, service from 1797 through the Civil War, and later roles including training ship and 1943 restoration efforts.
A Lifesaving Instructor Aquatic Institute will be offered at the Hagerstown YMCA on Saturday December 18 starting 6 30 a m and ending 9 p m. The course for 18 plus with senior lifesaving card leads to YMCA Senior Lifesaving and National Lifeguarding certification. It covers review program levels administration and practice teaching. Registration by calling the YMCA.
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