Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-10
KINGS MOUNTAIN MILITARY SCHOOL.


The examination of this fourishing institution
commenced on the 25th ultimo, and continued
three DAYS, ending with nm Exhibition and an An
nual Address on Friday, the 9th Those, who
were present during the examination Of the vari-
Gus classes, must have been forcibly impressed
with the superior advantages for education and
mental discipline, which this excellent school af-
fords. The exercises were conducted by Capt. NJ.
JENKINS, Lieut.. A. COWARD and c. A. SEABRooK,
ESQ.,, and embraced the following branches of stu
dy, viz: Arithmetic, English Grammar, Parker's
Aids, History, Algebra, Geometry, Natural Phi
losophy and French; in all of which the Cadets
gave the most satisfying evidence of having been
thoroughly taught, and reminded US strongly that
the old adage-"What is worth doing at all, is
worth doing wel"-has not been entirely ignored.
The more fashionable phrase-'universal accom-
plishments' fear is gaining ground in our
country; hence the growing superfciaity of edu-
cation: hence the formidable list of oogies in the
programme of our school studies.
In these remarks we are very far from seeking
to cast censure upon the system Of any single in
stituton, our object being if possible to arouse
potent spirit among us-a spirit.which we believe
is ut work in some quarters beneath all this noise
and smoke. There is force at the bottom which
will yet work out good and perfect fruits We
saw, then, let the education of our youth be the
substantial nutriment Of the mind, not intellectu-
oil pyrotechnics that dazzle and blaze for time,
yet leave only vague and misty impression be-
hind. When institutions of learning can be made
to subserve such a purpose, they become mighty
engines for good to any and every community, and
should be regarded and cherished rs such.
We must not omit to notice the Exhibition,
which was decidedly the most interesting VIC ever
had the pleasure of attending. The crowded au.
ditory of parents and friends, proved their appre,
citation of the education of their sors and wards,
and, indeed, the progress of humanity, as onward
and upward. Generally speaking, the young
gentlemen acquitted themselves well. Their pie
ces we're we'll memorised-requiring but slight
prompting. But we wish to particularize few o
the best speakers; and though we have fear, that
il NAV give offence unless all are mentioned in
terms of equal commendation, yet we prefer tc
please ourself. In the order occurring on the pro-
gramme, not that of their excellence, We must
mention Cadets BANCROFT, PALMER and MOORE
rs disclosing distinct enunciaton with natural ges
ticulation. Mr. WnILDEN, in the "The Three
Black Crows" acted the cases admirably. 1t was
capital hit for village audience. We must moi
omit to mention ''the little Corporar' (Baiiey) or
the Necessity of Resistance" as possessing q
strong and clear voice, but utrisng little too much
in the dcclamatory. He, however, excclled in
gesture, attitude and action. The last piece Gan
original one) on the "Ruins of Greece" by Ser.
reant ABBOTT, was beautifully written and well
delivered.
Then followed the first Annual Address, by Col
WM. B. WILSON. 1t was timely and admirable
effort, and was listened to with marked attention
by charmed and delighted audience COL VII.
SON, though young man, has earned for himself
an enviable reputation as public speaker. York
District may well be proud of such man.
As will be seen by advertisement, the next term
of the "Kings Mountain Military School, opens
on the first of September in the new Garrison
Buildings, which, when completed, will be one of
the handsomest in the State, affordng accommo-
dation for two hundred Cadets.