Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-24
For the Standard.
LOCKWOOD FEMALE SEMINARY"

"DOGWOOD FEMALE SEMINARY"
The examination of the pupils of this Hourishing
institution came off on Thursday the 9th OF June,
the exercises closing on Friday with address by
Edward Cantwell Esq., of Raleigh, and an exhibit
ton on the part of the pupils. Of the examination
| can't speak from observation, not having been
present. but have heard it spoken of in the highest
terms by those who were. The first thing that
attracted my attention upon reaching the ground
was the music, from band of young gentlemen in
the vicinity of "Dogwood;' the only instruments
flutes and vions upon which they performed
very swectly, and througho the day added much
to the pleasures of the occasion At the conclusion
of the piece, Edward Cantweli, ESQ., was introduced
to the audience, and for more than an hour held it
unclaimed by the magic of his cloquence. regret
that had not the means of taking notes of this
excellent address; suffice it TO say, it worthy of
the man and the OCCASION and that reputation as
an orator that even envy accords to him.
At the conclusion of the address, the pupils and
visitors formed in procession, and headed by the
band marched to the residence of John Kitchener,
Esq, to partake of the good things that the kind
hospitality of the patrons of the school had provided
for them; and there, beneath those grand old
oaks, we found repast spread for us that have
never seen surpassed on occasion of the kind.
There plenty and much to spare, gotten up in
style to reflect much credit upon the and skill
of those to whose care it had been committed
Dinner we marched back to the Academy,
when after some good music from the band, the
exercises opened by "Salutatory" from
Master JAS Kitchener, which was appropriate, well
written, and finely delivered for one of his age.
! Then came an Instructive Dialogue" in which the
smaller girls only appeared-a good piece and we'll
acted. impressions derived from History" by
| Master A. d Kitchener was well delivered 1.-The
| African Chief" beautiful piece was feelingly
| spoken by Master Reuben Kitchener "Speech Of
Red Jacket" by Master Geo. Mitchener in Indian
costume, received with much applause; while
decision of Character" by Master Nat. Kitchener,
| whose extreme youth won the hearts of ALL
happily delivered. "What constitutes a Gentle
man." Dialogue, in which the young ladies ap
peared was well received and acted with much case
| and grace. Robert Emmet's Speech" by Master
Romuus Sturdvant, was handsomely spoken.
| "Speak Gently" by little Miss Susan Kitchener,
was sweetly spoken. "What constitutes Lady,"
in which the young ladies again appeared,
ceved with great applause. Where all did so well
can't discriminate, but the laughable character,
"Mrs. Tabitha Chaplin" an old widow Of sixty
summers, with her od-fashioned spectacles and
antique snuff box, received and deserved the ap
plause of all who heard her. excepting up Appear
ances" comic piece, by Master George Kitchener,
clothed in rags with his mammoth paper collar,
was finely spoken amid the roars of laughter with
which it was greeted. Ambition" by Master
Reuben Kitchener, well delivered 1.-The Old
North State, sung by the young ladies in their best
STYLE found a warm response in the heart of every
Caronian. While the "Vaedictory,' so touching
in ITSELF and so feengly delivered by Master Saml
Kitchener, fell sadly upon the hearts of all, there
was generous burst of feeling on his part, found
only in the bosom Of innocence
Thus closed the exercises of the day. To me it
was happy one and will ever be associated with
pleasing recoections Everything passed off well,
and everybody seemed plea led. 10 the Trustees
and patrons of the School l am indebted for the
enjoyments of the day. The value of the efforts
that they are making being seen; the good
influences of education being felt; let me bid them
"God speed in their noble work May their
children never cease to be grateful for the many
advantages with which they have surrounded them,
nor in the wantonness of youth cease to improve
| them. Their kind instructress, by whom they have
been so kindly led along the paths Of knowledge
and virtue, regret to learn, will return no more
| May her future be full of joy and happiness as
she has been fortunate here in shedding light and
| gladness around her. Would that she could re-
| turn, but if not, when far away in her Northern
home, surrounded by the of childhood and
faces long familiar, let memory sometimes wander
back p" to the sunny South; and when the mad de-
! mon of fanaticlsm arises, and the South and her
| institutions are derided and scorned may she be
able to say, it was there once found hearts gener
GUS and true, hearty welcome and happy home
! Ii.
The New York Tribune says, tive have received
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