Wilmington journal., 1860-06-14
For the journal.
GoLDsBoRo', n. c., June 6th, lst

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Mr.. EDITOR Last week was gala week here. Tues
dav was Commencement day at the Wayne Female College,
and although weather unpropitious for IT, yet
desrte its gloomy clouds and drenchng rains CROWDS were
seen vending their way the College, The old and young
the rich poor the gay and sad all seemed to have an
interest at stake.
The first two days were spent principally in examining
the classes. The Examinations well sustained ln-
deed would disappointed had it not have been
VIII consider that the College Is under the ffes
dency of Rev. s. M. Frost aided by Prof whitaker ana
Prof Adams, gentlemen in every way qualified TO nj ne
host of teachers who intelligence zeal and in
dusy aid in building the interests OF the institutions
The Literary Address delivered Thursday morning,
the Baptist Church. by Henry Mullins, Esq., OF Fayette-
vile The house we filled, and the young gentleman
acquitted himself most handsome y-hs production good,
pleasant, and his style and delivery rehned-
There five young ladies graduated The pieces OF
composition read by them showed that they possessed no
ordinary degree Intelligence. The Saluatory and Vale
dctory especially grand in conception, and delivered
in an easy graceful, distinct Well did the
young ladies earn their pomas-gracefuy did they wear
them. Long may they live to bless the world with their In
egence. To each of the graduates preseneda copy
of the Holy Bible.
The G. Barrett presented them with appro-
pr ate remarks He spoke Of the antiquity the Bible
book of history, book Of poetry ornament for the
parlor book tor the closet book for every one to rea
not only the Priest the People aso and urged upon
them make the of their counsel and the guide Of
General?
their life.
The session closed on Thursday evening with con-
1t would have done good to have been there, to
ed to oVeowing Through the courtesy of the President
had seat assigned where could the proceedings
with comparative There six young ladies con-
tending for the medal each played four pieces the
piano. high degree of musical skill anG talent dis
played The most spirited The prize was
of in triumph by Miss Eta Wright. 1t is seldom
hear such playing she did Her easy, Free graceful
touch her self her fine all added to her
charms of musical accomplishment. She understand is
orphan. Prof. Hautf, of NeWbern, judge. The
whole gave satisfaction crowd
sembed and lis close the crowd seemed loath part
Much praise due Prof Whitaker teacher Of music
He is the very man for the place.
he most touching witnessed that in which Miss
young lady has been in the College since its organization
She read at least tried to read her farewell address the
scholars President and friends of the institution Her voice
ateed her heart seemed almost ready to break filed
her eyes as she bid long, aectonate farewell The entire
assembly moved by sympathy and melted no
The President most deeply affected indeed He said it
OF the most painful things his life have part
with who always took such deep interest the
perity OF the scholars She from the
tuition with the and hearty wishes of her
f1ends for her welfare.
Twas much pleased with the large display of embroidery
and IL needle work also observed several stands
beautiful artificial work, such fruit flowers all
OF winch together with several fine paintings done
n the institution Why send daughters North
De educated hen we have fine colleges and nsti
tutons OF learning III cur mdst? Ny educate
them at home, and build up interests The next
session Will commence the 18th of July. May the ns
tuition continue to prosper and large
patronage. Yours &C., T. H. F.