The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
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FEMALE COLLEGE.
From lie Spirit of the Age [ty request.

On Monday morning, July Iotn, having Pie'i
ously made necessary arrangement, IN company
with friend and fellow-laborer, LETT my held OF
labor and after long days drive, over hill and
vale, arrived at Ansonville about o'clock III the
evening; nothing having occurred on the ROAD
worthy of special notice. =.
| Having refreshed ourselves with the good Things
of life and knocked off some OF the dust aecuiiu-
lated on the way, we sailed forth, and directing
our course to the NJ E. Church, (used on such oc-
casons in consequence OF the college, thapel DC
inc too small to accommodate the crowd) found a
! very respectable number assembled to witness the
performances of the evening These consisted OF
conversations, written for the occasion, in which
members Of the several classes partook. Inns Tea
ture in the commencement exercises is, L bclleVe,
original with this institution, and being lnterspers
ed with fine music, adds greatly to the entertain
mcnt of the occasion. Here they were we'll writ
ten and admirably performed one i'll particular IS
worthy of special notice. This was performed by
members Of the initial class; subject, "flowers,
Truth and Heaven" closing with beautiful hymn,
to which had been suited an appropriate piece OF
music and was SO we'll performed that 1T was called
! for again on the next evening.
The audience seemed to be highly pleased with
the exercises of the evening and for one regret
ted that they were soon brought to u close; but
all our pleasures must have an end.
Before [ proceed to notice the exercises OF the
dav, let me introduce you to the College and Its
Faculty This institution of the first OF the
kind established in the Carolinas; is situated on
the Arson Plank Road, ten miles north of Wadcs-
boro', and is connected with the Cheraw and Oar
lington r. R. by daily stage. 1t is under the
patronage of the s. c. Conference and is presided
over by the Rev Il. r. Walsh, who endears him.
self to all the Young ladies by his kindness, while
at the same time he is noted for the strctncss Of
his discipline lie is also of untring energy
and withal thorough scholar and perfect gentle
man.
Prof Gillian whose acquaintance [ was not
permitted 10 cultivate, appears to be gentleman
and scholar, aud is said to be the best mathemat-
clan they have ever had in the Faculty
Miss Isla Graham, Of Charlotte, has charge of
the musical Department. and if We may Judge from
the performances Of the occasion, should say
that she is we'll qualified for the place she occupies
The other members Of the Faculty are equally
we'll qualified and worthy Of confidence
Tuesday was devoted chiefly to the examination
Of the Sophomore and Junior classes (the Elemen-
tary and Initial having been examined on Monday,)
and the readiness with which they answered the
questions proposed, showed a thoroughncss of the
course of study not to be surpassed.
At night the audience was again entertained
with conversation and music but as | was present
but short time, L cannot speak CT the pcrtor-
nance
-, Wednesday is commencement day. and at an
early hour they began to pour in from the sur
rounding country, and soon the large and roomy
church is literally damned above and below. The
morning is devoted to the examination of the
Seniors, who about to 90 forth into the
world, and take their position in society; and no
bly, did they sustain themselves in the whole course
and unless mistaken, they will be an honor
to the institution which has cultivated their minds
and hearts and prepared them for usefulness.
All the exercises of the examination were inter
spcrsed with music, which, thanks to- Miss Graham
Of the very best kind, and contributed much
to the enjoyment Of the occasion.
The afternoon was given up to miscellaneous ex-
ercises, tic principal of which ''riidi"g out
i his gave young America chance to distinguish
himself. 1t really amusing to stand at the
Hotel, which is Immediately in front of the Col
lcgc, and sec him as he whirled away with Miss
---- we'll no matter who on he rushcs until
he reaches the Plank Road, when putting on a lit
tie more steam, away he goes, breathing in her ear
soul-stirrng words. Here let the curtain drop
At night we all returned to the church, to wit
ness the compositions in the following ORDER (thc
order except the valedictory being arranged by
the Young ladies themselves)
l.. S. Smart, Of s. C.-Knowledgc the wing by
which we are borne to heaven
N. NJ. Bond, S. C.-Beautes of nature and
triumphs of art
NJ. N Plunkett, Ansonville Solitude the
A. Funderburk, S. C.-Friendship teaches the
golden rule.
NJ, \. Thomlinson, Chcraw-Infuence of
lmag ination.
S. VI. Godbolt, S. Cook not mournfully
into the past.
S. j. Bradley, S. Glow sweet the breath of
morn.
A. h. Stacy, Wadesboro' I'll he Immortality and !
beauty OF the mind
Faledictory.
The compositions gave evidence of we'll balanced |
minds, thoroughly cultivated
Rev. s. Fl. Brown of the s: c. Conference who !
was to deli the literary address, being suddenly
and unexpectedly called off by family af1iction, |
Rev. L. }. Meynardie was called on and entertain
cd the large and attentive audience for nearly an
hour, with an elegantly conceived and eloquently
delivered address.
The President then presented the graduates
their diplomas accompanied bya short address,
and Rev T. NJ. Kennedy, in behalf of the Trustees
and Faculty, presented to each copy of the Holy
Scriptures with some very appropriate remarks
All passed off finely, except the noise made by
Young America, which in spite of the remon-
STRANGE OF the President, prevented many from
hearing. Young America will talk.
The hospitality Of the citizens of AnsonvilIe
cannot be surpassed; and for health it is equal to
any place We know Of. 1t is true that for several