The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-01
For the Ledger
Limestone Springs Female High School
PROCEEDINGS AT THE EXAMINATION AND
COMMENCEMENT; l7rH AND 18TH JULY,
. 1855.

The following gentlemen being present
In the large company of patrons and friends !
Of the institution, gathered together on tIfis
occasion, were requested to act as tho An.
SUAL BOARD OF VIsIroRs AND ExAMsERs.
Hon. Judge ONeall, Hon. Col Dudley
and y. E. David, Marlboro; Hon. w. Gist
and J. Byers, Union; Col. w. Wright and
s.. w. Melton, York; Prof w. DuPre, Rev.
j. g. Iandrum. and NJ. Quinn, Spartanburg;
Prof Walker, Cedar Springs; Dr. Dsas and
Rev. J. p. Boyce, Charleston; Mai. Martin,
Lanrens; U. Spencer, Chesterfield; J. 8.
Arlcdge, and s Banks, Chester; d. w. Ruff,
and w. B. Elkins, Richland; and J. A. Joyce.
Greenville.
During the frat day the board divided It.
self into three Committees, and attended the
e2apinationsip the sahool-room, chapel, and
basement; on "Wednesday. they united and
finished the examinations in the school room;
after which they presented, through Judge
O'Nea!l, the following Report,
@The Committees of the patrons and
friends Of the Institution attending the ex-
animation of the different classes, aIier a full
confeieuce and free expression oftheir views,
have instructed me to state their great sat-
isfaction., They have found in every branch
evidences Of requirements far beyond what
are usual.
-They have listened to the examinations,
by the different teachers, and have been full
ly satisfied that the instructors are capable
and assiduous. Indeed the pupils, In every
instance, have shown that they understood,
and were able TO speak in such way, in re-
| ply !" questions. as to conclusively prove.
that they had been taught properly.
1 These remarks cover all the solid branch,
es where knowledge is shown by memory
and Judgement. In the Ornamental Branches
exhibitions OF skill have been made which,
also show that the pupils have been proper
| ly instructed. In,Music, Drawing and Needle
Worx, these are unsurpassed.
The Principals and Teachers of this Insti-
tuition are entitled to the thanks Of all It's
patrons and friends, for the manner in which
they have discharged their duties. Every
year they are increasing the debt Of graft.
tude which the country owes them for an
nually sending into our midst body OF
Young Ladies endowed with great natural
talents cultivated and improved, 80 N TO rem.
der them above all price.
The Graduating Class Of to-day goes out
the best testimonial OF the worth and success
Of their instructors, male and female.
The Patrons and friends visiting ut this.
time, cannot conclude this brief statement
of satisfaction without saying that they hope
that each year is 10 add, more and more, to
the patronage and usefuiness Of the Lime.
stone Springs Female High School.
(signcd) John BELToN oNEAI.L.
II ChairmaR,
On Tuesday Evening the Young Ladies
Of the Institution were favored with most
appropriate and eloquent address, by the Rev
Up. 9oyce. On Wednesday, al noon, Judge
O'Neall addressed very attentiye audieSee
on the rcmiaeseenees Of Limestone, he then
adverted In the major and most interesting
part Of his address 70 the principal events In
the life and character Of the late ,lamepied
Gov. Johnsop; and concluded by expressing
bis yiavson female education, particularly
as connected With our Public ssAsol syss
TEN.
4 The Graduating Class. amounting TO
tssghteen. reeeived sheir diplomas on We'd
ncsdsy afternoon. and in The evening the
Honor Of che First Class. q gold nsdaI1
was awarded TO MIss Sallie IA. Spencer Of
Chesterfield; and that Of the second Glass.
Il silver medal) 70 Mas lula ID. Davis. Of
Union. The exercises Of the Commences
meat closed wish she snssal concert or The
Ips,if,iioa,
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