Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-07-04
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For the Register.
For the Register.
Examina ton of Mr.. John s. PIeFce's
School.


Just closed, and lis termination has con-
ferred additional honors upon those which
the Principal has won in preceding years
As Southern establishment of instruc-
ton, we point TO it with pride, as sulta'
BILE pace-having all the essential faclll-
ties for the intellectual training of our fair
Southern girls, and chivarous sons OF the
soil.
On Thursday the 25lh ult., the exam
ination commenced and was taken up en-
trey in examining the pupils in the va
rious studies, among which we perceive
some new studies introduced by Mr..
PIERCE, viz Zoology, Geology, Physi-
cal Geography, Phiology, and Constltu'
ton OF the ITniled States, for the Older
scholars. We were not present then, but
understand from one who was. that the
scholars acquitted themselves honorabIy
and The examination gave entire saIlsiac-
ton 10 those present.
On Friday we had the privilege and
pleasure of being ION hand aud 1t. al
fords us infinite pleasure 10 state that we
were much pleased with The exerclses-lt
was rich, rare treat that we enjoyed,and
believe we echo The opinions of all pres
emf when we say every one was highly
gratied. The day was occupied eSclu-
sively with the reading Of compositions
and defamation. The compositions were
on divers subjects, well wfinen, and
speaks abundanllv for their authors.
They were all, without exception,
good bul there are few that claim and
deserve special notice. Foremost among
them is one written by Miss ALICE Lam,
BRIGHT. Having no particular subject TO
treat upon her "Thoughts'-Ihe very
best theme she could possible have cho-
sen-were beautifully and comprehensive
ly portrayed. 1t was her first effort, and
the innocent, child-iike style and dicllon
was really charming, which, take it all in
all, was decidedly The best composition
produced, and it was received with great
applause and appreciation.
The next which pleased MS much and
gave universal satisfaction, was Miss
GENIE McENDREE's Visit 10 remarkable
places" Her theme was treated IN
sprightly way, while she essayef TO eIe-
vale the remarkable places of our own
with those Of classic Rome. In
the choice Of her subject she displayed
Republican taste. Ii was
received with marked applause.
Miss ANNA PARRAN's mature" was
beautiful essay, and nicely conceived. Ii
was treated with great care and skill, and
somewhat poelical. She displayed pow
ers of fine imagination, and talent for
writing. Her essay was rather lengthy,
but size will be readily excused, because
every one knows there is an abundance
of food for imagination, and rich fund
of intellectual speculation in looking up
from "Nalure unto Natures God" II
was received with demonstrations Of ap-
proval. There are others whose compo-
siiicns claim our observance, but we must
be excused for want Of time and space.
After the reading Of the compositions,
(which was done by Mr.. PIERCE. but we
think should have been done by the VIII
ter's lhemselves) The oratorical part Of The
exercises by the boys. came off. This
part of the ext ibition was certainly, as
much as the rest, credit TO the scholars
and their teacher. 1T has never been our
pleasure 10 listen TO better declarations
from persons so young. Especially graf
flying were The speeches of A. K. Bore
LER, .r., E. |. LEE, Jr., S. M. HAM
TRAMcK and G. Il. BoTELER. A better
or more graceful delivery than that of
these young gentlemen, we never saw.
Mr.. Lee, Jr., displays much talent as a
debalor and speaker; and A. R. Boteler,
Jr., proves himself 10 be worthy son Of
a noble sire.
In the evening The Soiree or musical
portion of the exercises came off under
the care and direction Of Miss BoYLAN,
MIR. Pierce's learned and accomplished
assistant. This pavt of The examination
was magnificent and peasing-the young
ladies' having acquitted themselves nobly,
winning The admiration snG applause of
all present. The songs were eXquisiteiy
sung, and The music well executed. Be-
ing peculiarly fond Of music we feel con-
strained 10 particularize a little in this de-
partment Of the Institution.
Ii is not our intention 10 fatter, Mr..
Editor, or 10 give praise where it is not
merited, and we feel confident that we
speak The sentiments Of every one of that
audience when we say that Miss GENIE
McENDRRE's voice and execution were
exquisite and beautiful beyond expires.
sion. In "Roberl LIE Diable" and "Er-
mani Involaini," the tone and sweetness
were, now, like the full echo Of a deep
toned bell, and then, like The gentle, plain
live mole Of harp string. Whilst the
pure, gushing melody flied the room,
sInnt q Soupd pac hoordS but that OF the