, 1857-07-17

School ExAMNAuoN.-A An examina.
ton and exhibition of the pupils attached
to the Puget Soaud Wesleyan Institute, "
came OF in this place during the day and
evening of Saturday last, at the new Me-
thodist Episcopal Church The examina-
tion during the day, much to our regret,
we were unable to attend, but are Informed
by such as were present, that the answers
Of the students-male and female-eviden-
ced proficiency in their various studies
during the past quarter, highly creditable
to the scholars, and which cannot fail to
add to the already widespread reputation
Of this favorite institution
AT the exhibition in the evening, we, as
well as all the residents of Olympia and
most Of those residing in its vicinity, were
present, and it is but justice to the found
ers of this institution, its principal, trus-
tees, &c, that we should say, in behalf of
those present, that all were agreeably en-
iertained, aud their labors to render the
occasion worthy the reputation Of the in
stitute, we're duly appreciated. The deco
rations were appropriate-in fact gorgeous.
The large aud lofty church presented more
the appearance Of floral hall than any
thing we could compare it to. The young
ladies and gents performed the various
parts assigned them, to the entire satisfac-
tion Of the audience. The countenances
Of all indicated confidence and self.reliance
that they were not unprepared for the
occasion. The compositions of the young
ladies are said to have been ercellent-(o (oc-
cupying q seat somewhat in the rear, and
from the restlessness Of children-some Of
them Of the larger grOwth-we were una
BILE to hear the reading of them sufficiently
to speak Of them ourselVes)-more than
could reasonably have been expected from
some. for the length of time they had at
tended at this school. We particularly
noticed that during the reading of these,
the young ladies put on their most capti-
vating appearance-a smile covered their
entire visage.
The original addresses, at the opening
and close Of the exercises, by the young
gents, as well as other original addresses
and declamations, showed intellectual and
literary requirements of no mean charac-
ter. But it were useless 10 say aught else,
or select any Of the pupils for preferment,
when all did so we'll
The exercises Of the evening were FIRE.
quently enlivened by melodious and well
selected pieces Of music-nation0l and sa-
cred-both vocal and Instrumental. In the
performance of these. couple of married
ladies Of this place kindly assisted, which
greatly tended to further the pleasures Of
the evening Although the gratitude Of
the audience was frequently made manifest
on the evening of which we speak. by loud
stamping and almost aprOariOus applause,
always out Of place on occasions Of the
kind) yet we will Individually tender them
our thanks for the rich entertainment af-
forded. We hope that many of our young
ladies may make themselves masters of
some such requirements which, although
not essentially necessary in voyage thro'
life, still is an accomplishment, without
which lady's education is not perfected.
None will regret the time consumed in ac-
quiring q knowledge of it, when pro6cien-
cy is once attained.
After the close of the exhibition, very
able and mastery address by Mr.. GAR
FIELD, was attentively listened to by the
audience, on the subject Of Education.
The address was well suited to the occa.
sion, and from the hands of Mr.. G. the
subject did not fail to receive proper treat.
ment. He evidently twas at home" We
have heard this gentleman speak at differ
ent times, and on different occasions, and
have never, thus far, failed to hear some
thing edifying and instructive He has,
and is creating favorable impression up