Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-08-11
COM II u MICA r 10 N S I.
ron TIE ADVERTISER.
BETHANY ACADEMY.

MEssRs EDIrons :aThe Sd and 4th instant were
the days set apart for be examination Of the Pupils
of this Institution, which is under the charge OF Air
GEORGE GALpHIS, aidedlby Mf. ThArLoh, = young
msn of good attanrtle1lts.:
The Glasses were examined on the FIRST day. IN
the primary studies of youth, but mostly Ill TIC
higher branches of knowledge, Latin, Greek, Nathe-
mates and the Physical Sciences. The Board o
Examiners was composed Of intelligent ana educa-
ted gentlemen both from Edgcfeld and Abbevllle,
and such was the success ofAhc young gentlemen,
in answering the questions ptoPounded 10 'ier'' III
solving the propositions submitted, and IN reading
those purons of their studies TO Which their atcn-
ton was directed by the Committee, that believe
there was not a single member Of the Beard who
was not filled with admiration at the performance.
The second day was the day of the exhibition
the great day for the boys, and they acquitted them
selves in manner most becoming On So trying an
occasion. Though the clements were lowering,
there still oil immense concourse oi people from
both Districts to witness the success OF Their sons
and of their unobtrusve but able and accomplished
Teacher, MIR. GALrIlN.
1t would not give interest to this communication,
for me to name particularly all the plays which
were most handsomely performed by the young
men, nor would it be just for Inc TO discriminate
among the actors. Suffice it to say that each one
acted his part well, and that the play Of Julius
CESAR ut night, was an achievement worthy OF
older heads and more experienced men. 10 show
conclusicly the interest felt in this exhibition, vi
remark, that during the whole day and night, AMID
occasional showers Of rain, from which they were
protected only by little awning, and lush aFbor,
one of the most brilliant audiences that ever ASSEM-
BLEED either in Abbcyile or Edgefcld was enchaincd
| 10 the spot
About O'clock on the Ath, the second day OF
the examination, GEORGE D. TILLMAS, Esq, WHO
had been chosen for the purpose, addressed the
people on Education. The Speech of Mr.. IILL""S
was sensible, forc,be and eloquent, fully realizing
the most sangune expectations Of his friends. In
the course Of his remarks, he took occasion to pay
Just tribute to the people Of AbbcvIle, Tor The
interest they took in education and to Mr. GEORGE
GALrIIS, who has spent about seven years of his
life devoted 10 Bethany Academy, and large por,
ton of his income, in supplying himself with Ii
brary and Cabinet, and Chemical and Philosophi,
cal Apparatus, in order to be able to afford every
facility to the advancement Of his pupils that could
De found in the very best institutions Of learning
lie said that Bethany Academy had now become
an honor to the District, and the whole auditory
responded in their hearts Amen"
The Academy numbers between fifty and siSt!
pupils and is situated on healthy Ridge. and il
one of the most intelligent and orderly sections o
the District, where good board can be had for sever
dollars per month, aud all the convenicnces of liv
ing eau be procured at the lowest rates.
CESAR.