Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-06-30
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From the Fairfield Register.
= FROM YoRKvILLE.
YoPKvIrJE. June 18r


with suoh pleasing entertainment in the
Commencement exercises of the "Torkville
Female College," that we cannot refrain
from rendering "honor to whom honor is
due" and acquaint your many readers with
the deserved success of the College espe-
cially as We know that some of them are in
terested in its progress. =. -
The sun on Commencement day, rose upon
our village in undimmed splendor, shedding
fresh glory over the rejoicing earth; and
as its mellowed beams gilded and lighted
every object, our minds were led to cOntem.
plate that far brighter and transncendently
beautiful sun-the glorious sun of righteous
ness-which, in the mysterious land of the
hereafter, shall bathe all happy spirits in
its beams and our spirits were thus pre-
pared for the lovely and interesting occasion
before us. On entering the large and Ca
pacious College Hall, we were impressed
with the taste and beauty displayed in its dec
oratiou. All there, was bloom and lowell
ness, everything bearing the impress of Wo-
mans hand. Wreaths of edar beautifed
by flowers, encircied the Hall, while here
and there could be seen beautiful Grecian
Paintings. AS we gazed upon one Of these
lovely creations from Longfellow's, Hiawa-
tina, we found ourselves unconsciously re-
peating these lines, showing the design of
the piece:
From the wigwam he departed,
Leading with him Laughing Water:
Hand in hand they went together,
Through the woodland and the meadow.
But this pleasing state of mind did not long
continue; for following the dictates of our
heart, we were led to that closing scene, and
sympathising with the bereaved Hiawatha,
as, '-t-E- 5
'.Parewell," said he, "Minnehaha.
Farewell my Laughing Water!
All my heart lies buried with you,
All my thoughts 60 onward with you"
But it was a separation in life and not in
death, that We feared only-the abandon
ment of long cherished hope, and bright an
ticipations-so, resolved to "oalm the heart
and nerve. the will" we resolutely turned
away, and we're soon listening with unalloy-
ed pleasure to the reading of the compost
tions of the Graduating Glass, consisting of
seventeen members. Miss NJ. D. A. of
Yorkville was first announced She favor
ed the large and appreciative audience with
an: exceedingly well written Salutatory; and
as in beautiful language, and in voice,
finely attuned to the lovely thoughts and
ideas contained in the address, the audience,
the Trustees, the Faculty, and the Pupils,
were each, and all, saluted, and welcomed
to the happy occasion, responsive "well
done" arose in our hearts. Nothing would
give US more pleasure than to follow each
member of the Glass in her reading, and
acknowledge the pleasure we experienced
as each one gave new evidence of their pro-
gressand improvement, but space will not
allow. This interesting scene was closed by
touching Valedietory from Miss J. Med.
of Chester; and as the sad "Farewell'' was
uttered tears glistened in many an eye, and
prayer arose in many heart for the fu-.
ture welfare of those tender blossoms in the
storms and adversities of life.
In the afternoon the graduates were escor-
ted by the Cadets of the Military School,
to the College to receive their Diplomas,
after which they presented, through Lieut..
E. NJ. Law, tokens of remembrance and re-
gard to their President Mr.. Anderson, and
one of their Professors, Mr.. Schorb. The
presentation was made in a graceful and be-
coming manner, and the replies Of each
showed lively appreciation of the honor
dene them. An overaowing house Of "fair
women and brave men, again greeted the
Young Ladies at their closing Concert. -
Here all passed off musically in that words
true sense, showing the proficiency the
Young Ladies attain under the instruction
of such teachers as Messrs. Orchard and
Muller.
Upon the whole, Mr. Editor, we can safe
ly say that we have here, that most desired
Institutions good "Female College. -
Yorkville too, is a most desirable situation
for a College. Beautiful, pleasant, and
healthy, your readers will find it a place
where their daughters may live, learn and
be happy. The Institution is Presbyteri-
an one, but all may rest assured that the