Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-06-25


dogmatism.
He then discussed the relative advantages of the
different departments of knowledge,as educators
or inygorators of the mind The first place in dis
ciplining and drawing out all the facultics-the
true end of education-hc assigned to moral stud
les. The classics were next in importance, but
faircr hands (alluding to Miss MILLs) had already
illustrated this portion of his theme, so he would
not linger upon it. Last of all came mathematics.
Its value was to give practical results, but its ope-
rations were mechanical and its influence on the
mind when too closely studied, initiated against
the highest mental attainments and greatest COM
pass of thought.
The author then, at considerable length, dis
cussed the merits, or rather the dement's of works
of fiction. To the popular argument that they e1-
ercise an ameliorating or humanzing influence
over the heart he replied that the result, daily ex.
emplfed, was to deaden the sensibilities by un-
due excitement there seldom found real life
the thrilling tragedies of romance-that the same
remark was equally applicable, mutatus mutandi''
to scenes of imaginary felicity. In what work of
felton, he asked, was the ability to anayze, to rea
son correctly, to evolve logical sequence to
quired? The Imagination alone abnormally de-
veloped, wandered about Ikea ship without rnd-
der, and when the storm should come and the
tempest sweep through the rent canvass the GAL
liant vessel would sink forever. The novel reader
was an intellectual drunkard, Knocked with fan
tastic Visions but blinded the really g,od beau
tiful and true-revelng in fairy dreams, yet un-
able to perceive the starry crown extended above
him by the hands of angels He concluded by ad
dressing few desultory remarks Of practical ad-
vice to the Graduating Class, impressng particu- :
larly on their minds the necessity for familiar
acquaintance with the Bible, that repository OF
the earliest authentic history, the purest morals
and the highest flights of poetry.
The Orator took his seat amid enthusiastic
cheers. We have never seen more general atten-
ton elected by any orator, but we have been able
to give but very meagre outline Of his address.
At ito close boouets were presented to him from
MANY q ofair ladye," for which he delicately and
courteously thanked them. The assembly then
dispersed to await the Concert at candle lighting
a severe shower detained o portion Of the au-
dience until late hour but once assembled; every
person appeared to enjoy the musical feast. We
give transcript of the Programme:
"Pilqrim Fathers"-song-Miss M. Simonton
and others
son and R. Wilkes.
"VII you come TO my Mountain Home F"-Song
Misses C. Anderson and others.
mCreek March"-Duet on Pianos-Misses An
derson, Witherspoon, Brice and Moffatt.
ayes, Pu come to thy Mountain Home'-Song-
Misses s. Meek and others.
"lfarch from Norma"-Duet-Misses E. Tur'
nipseed and A. Sharpe.
"WIM Ash Deer"-Song-Msses N. Saye and
others.
"Plough Boy"-Variations- on Pianos
Misses NJ Brice, E. Miller, Anderson and With
erspoon.
"Rard times, come again no more'-Solo and
Chorus Miss N. Childers.
"Weddino March"-Duet-Ms A. Stinson
and F. Robinson.
"Oh! could Iteacht the Niqhtengale"-VocalD Duet
Misses Simonton, Caldwell and others.
"Lucia dc Lammermoor" -Variations-Duet-
Misses Simonton and Caldwell.
'Shells of the Ocean"-Song-Mss NJ. Saye
and others.
"Beauties of ofEorma"-Duct-Misse A. Springs
and F. Robinson.
"Turn not amay"-Vocal Duet-Misses Moore
and Meek
"Vieuna March"-Duct on Pianos-Misscs
NJ. and Martha Clawson, Brice, Witherspoon.
"Pluie de Perles'-Duet-Misse A. Springs
and F. Robinson.
81 hare something sweet to tell you"-Song-
Misses Meek and others.
"Tfs the las. Rose Of Summer" Variations
Duet on 2 Pianos-Misses simonton, Caldwell,
Moore and Meek.
"Srparation" -Song-Miss F. Robinson and
Others
Throughout the night two fair nightengales at.
tracted special attention-Miss CALDWELL and
Miss MEEK. The deep, full, rich melody of Miss
CALDwELL's voice, we think, could scarcely be
surpassed by JENNY LIND herself. Altogether,
the musical performances were such as reflected
credit on the young ladies' and their instructor in
this dcpartment-Mr. MULLER. The concert was
decidedly the most agreeable portion Of the grand
pageant The young ladies, hitherto restrained,
were now free and all went "merry as marriage
BELL" The winged hours flew swiftly by, and at
late hour the tide of beauty began to roll away.
Before the audience had entirely left the hall was
partially stripped of its ornaments, and the gather
ing solitude seemed distinctly visible-that Hall
is now like many heart that whilom sparkled
with joy and hope meath beauty's dazzling spell.
We can but bid adieu to those who 60 to return
no more-may their lives be bright and blessed.
In few weeks we hope our town will once more
be illumined with many more to take their places.