Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-18
July 8, 1857.

herewith enclose you a programme of the late
commencement exercises of Chowan Female Collie
gate Institute at Murfreesborough. l attended
the examination of the graduating class on chem
istry Tuesday night, 30th ult, and geometry and
trigohometry Wednesday morning LIST July They
did themselves very great credit-answering with
Confidence and calmness, performing personally ex-
periments in chemistry, and working out on the
black board the most difficult problems The ad-
dress of DR.. S. S. Satchwell was evidently prepared
with great care an6 labor. 1t took him nearly two
hours to deliver it. His subject was Physical Ed
ucation; and it would be impossible, Gas took no
notes. in this communication to give an analysis of
the Grafton. 1t was just such an one might be
expected from an able and experienced physician.
He spoke of the BRAIN lungs and skin in their
tomcal physiological and hygienic functions, the
importance of exercise, pure air, wholesome food,
proper clothing, &C., cassicay referring to the an
Gent Greeks and Romans, and to our own sturdy
forefahers, compared with the present generation of
dys2eptics and hypochondracs. He made some val
liable suggestions on the building of schools and
academies. The importance of prOfessorshp of
physiology and hygieni being established in every
college and high school, and that calisthencs receive
more attention. &C. But forbear charging, the
Grafton will soon 60 to press and the public can
read for the.nsel, es The graduating essays Of the
young ladies called forth great appreciation by the
audience for their originality and strength of
thought. The Misses Morgan, Neal and Myrick's,
read by Elder T. H. Pritchard of Hartford Miss
Whites, by Elder - Griffin, of Va, and Miss
Kelly and Crcnshaws by VIM. Carey Dowd, of Wake
county. They were all well read. After the read
ing of the last essay. and before comforting diplomas
the Glass; dressed in pure white, with white sashes
and gloves, walked up on the rostrum and sang the
beautiful and touching song, 1t is hour of sad
ness, Miss Kelly leading on the piano.
have attended Commencements at Chapel Hill
Wake Forest, Oxford and other places, heard many
valsdictories, &C.,; but assure you the playing and
singing of the above, under the peculiarly interest
ing occasion, had the most overwhelming effect
the audience ever saw. Every heart seemed TO feel
and every eye to be in tears.
DR.. Hooper's address to the class was most appro.
pirate and tender, and worthy of his fame and the
occasion. After the address, Elder Thomas Hume,
of Portsmouth, in the name of the graduates, pre-
scented to DR.. Hooper splendid silver goblet lined
with gold and the name of each graduate engraved
on it, and massive gold pencil to Elder A. Mellow
each returning thanks for the presents in short
plies. The Concert at night was brilliant affair."
Nj E. Polk, Professor of Music, is native German
The large Chapel was filled with great variety
of oil and pastel paintings, drawings, &c, &c. They
exceed in extent, beauty, and skill of execution,
any l ever saw. but speak the united voice of the
very large audience, on this subject at least. Mrs.
Annie Puckrdge, who presdes over this depart
ment, is an English lady, and has devoted many
years to her profession, and am certain has no SUI
per:or.
A marriage closed the exercises of The occasion
Elder Reuben Jones. of Va, led to hymen's altar
Miss - Deans, of Hartford county. DR.. Hooper
read the ceremony.
Please excuse the long account have given you,
and insert it entire, fit does not draw too largely
your columns. C..
az The Biblical Recorder, Raleigh Register and
Spirit Of the Age will please copy and greatly oblige
the friends of the Institute.