The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-08-07
THE EXAMINATION AT FOREST
HILL


The Examination ut Forest Hill Academy
took place last Thursday. Those who at
tended the exercises throughout speak In
tiattering terms Of the manner in which the
pupils generally acquitted themselves-evi-
deneing by their advancement in the branches
taught that they had been diligent in their
studies, and testifying to the capacity of their
teachers. The session just closed was the first
since the Sehoul passed under the charge of
Mr.. Gierow and Lady, and we take pleasure
in adding our humble testimony to the
competency and faithfulness they have dis
played in the discharge of their responsible
duties. We believe it is the general desire
of the patrons of the School, and we hope
the Trustees will induce Mr.. Gierlow to re-
main in charge of it. With the skill and as
siduity he and his lady bring to the discharge
of their position as teachers, and the proper
encouragement of those who ought to feel
the most interest in such an institution, a
school can be built up of which any COM
munity might be proud. Without the last,
however, all the skill and industry of the
teacher, no matter how great, will fail of
success.
At night there was an interesting exhibit
ton by The pupils: after which Prot. Gierlow
delivered an excellent address on Education,
closing with some appropriate remarks to his
pupils, which We publish below:
coNCLUDING ADDRESS TO THE PUPILS.
AS regards YOU my young friends, who
have gained the peculiar appreciation of your
teacher, must bid you rejoice in the honora-
bic use of your talents but do not forget
that it gives the public right to expect
much from you. You have proved yourselves
to be industrious pupils; your country expects
you to become honorable men and women
Always remember the honor it would be, to
be numbered among her ornaments, and the
disgrace It would be to deceive her expecta
tions. Yet, above every external considera
ton, however promising it might appear, hold
fast to the true, the good, and the beautiful,
for themselves; love them in spirit and in
truth; and then you will always be in the
path OF true happiness, of which external
lustre is but feeble reflection.
And you. too, who have not reached the
same degree of perfection, or who have not
been SO happy in your power of giving forth
your knowledge, do not be afraid of aiming
at the highest end; strong will, like strong
faith, may remove mountains. He who is
pure in his intentions. and who has an up
right love of wisdom, ought never to under
value himself, and will not he undervalued
by others; nor will he be useless member of
society.
And, finally, my dear pupils, may you be
happy in all your relations, and, while you
cheerfully defend the great fabric of human
happiness, may you ever support the stand
dard of true education. Let me solicit you
ever to unite the pursuit of knowledge with
the practice of piety. Let me persuade you
TO prepare to meet with me in peace, in the
great day Of decision which shall try mems
souls We may not meet again in this terres
trial tabernacle-life is uncertain, wherefore
bid you an affectionate adieu, and shall
cherish the hope, the beautiful hope, that we
all, having washed our robes and made them
white in the blood of the Lamb, shall togeth-
er participate in the sublime joy of immortal
glory.