Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-08-08
NO. 30
From the Abbeville Banner.
REPORT OF THE HODGES AND
FULLER INSTITUTES.
Green1Oood, June 27th-2SM lS4e

Greenwood. June 27h-2SM 1919.
The Committee gave their Undivided
attention To The exercises Of the pupils ia
The several departments of these Schools,
and express their entire satisfaction aud
approval OF the performances.
In our report, we will notice The order
of examination, beginning with the Fe-
male School. After an appropriate hymiGi
had been sung by the music teachers. ac..
comTauied will, The piano. and prayer Of
lered by the Rev. j. Nj. Chiles, the ex-
crclses commenced with spelling. primary
geography, and proceeded to the higher
classes in geography, history OF Soulli
Carolina. history Of England. English
Grammar, rhetoric, arithmetic, algebra,
astronomy, philosophy, and a, intervals
exercises on The piano-all of which were
heard with no small degree ofpleasure:
The questions propounded to the young
ladies were unusually full, and the an-
swers were so promptly and correctly given,
as TO satisfy US that as far as they had adj
vanced, they were thoroughly acquainted
will: The various branches upon which
they were examined. The performances
Of The young ladies on The piano were
highly satisfactory, showing rapid improve
menr, as several Of them had but recently
commenced. Specimens of drawing and
painting were also exhibited, which had
been executed in very neat style.
The evening exercises were taken uu
with the reading of compositions, which
evlnced much original thought, and were
particularly marked for their luoral cast.
During these exercises, The Instru ctors ani
pupils performed some admirable pieces
on the piano. which wcreIIruly eblivening.
The second day was directed to The ex-
animation of the students in tho classical
department of the Hodges Institutes. The
branches Of study upon which they were
eSa'nned,were numerous: SalIGst, Ho-
mer, Natural Philosophy, Botany, Latin
Lessons. Mental Philosophy, Geometry.
Greek Reader, Bookkeeping, Ancient
Geography, Surveying, Mental Science,
Algebra, sc. The examination was ably
aud faithfully conducted by the Principal
Of The Institute, aud the classes acquitted
themselves with much credit, and 10 The.
entire sallaction Of The Committee.
The exercises off the evening were deep-'
tv Interesting, consisting ofaddresses by
the several students of each department Of
the Institutes, e large proportion Of which
were original, commanding the appioba-
lion of all present.
On third day, the Commiree attended
with interest to the examination of the
students of The English department of The
Hodges Institute, conducted by the In
slIuctor in that department. In this ex-
animation. The pupils evinced familiarity
with The branches Of study to WHICH they
had been attending, which satisfied The
Committee that they were thoroughly
taught.
IN conclusion, the Committee take plea.
sure in expressing their opinion, that The
exercises of the pupils in the several de-.
par'ments OF the above schools, were high
ly credIlable to themselves, and reflect
honor upon their inslructnrs and could NOT
fail TO satisfy The expectations of their par
enls aud guardians.
j. S. ASTLEY, Chairman: