, 1862-07-16
Anniversary OF the Rockford Semi.
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l1efe Ha6 Wondeftu amount OF early
rising' among the young men and maidens Of
Beloit as they took IN early start this morning
that they might reach this place in time to see
and hear the performances Of the young ladies
at the Seminary. The services begun at
o'clock.
! The room vas beautifully decorated with
appropriate notices, pictures, garlands and
festoons Of oak leaves. The greater part Of
the gar1ands took the form, most appropri-
ately, Of hearts Of various size and shape.
The attendance Was very large.
Interspersed and enlireued by vocal and
instrumental music, the services were as fol-
lows:
4 pleasant welcome, *sGreeting,'' by Miss
sif6e D. Strong, Of Dundee.
"Al1 Strength is begun in Weakness" m
essay, the lesson Of whose subject was we'll
drawn out, By Alice L. Thompson, senior
normal, Hudson, Ohio.
"The Vision Of Augels,'' a beautiful thing,
by Martha z: Dana, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
"Tinles' EHacipg Finger is Everywhere
busy shown to be sadly true in the natural
| world, as to the works OF man, and in the in
terror life. BY Maggie E. Dey, Wyocina, Wis.
| spici1y ironical complaint Of those "univer=al
nuisances and pretenders," by A. Josephine
Miller, Janesyille, Wis.
-" Rise to Seek the Light,,"' the analogy
| from vegetable life, being well carried ont
through the mental and spiritual life Of man,
| BY. a. Ellen Mfre, Troy, Iowa.
| The annual paper contained several choice
pieces, among them tonching one, .s Only
Private" tIibntc to Miss Nellie Charlton,
Of the class Of 1855, who had recently died,
ard one toDr. Cjark, Of Rockford, one Of the
volunteers who died some months ago. 4
complimentary notice Of Beloit commence
ment. A capital sarcastic poem on the Lon
don Times. and q pair Of local items. The
Emission Of the Fine Arts was appreciltiyely
treated By Emma s. Hall, seuior normal,
Ashfe1d. Mass.
"My Vision hast thou dimmed that might
see TbyseH-thyself Alone" suggested the
meaning and uses Of trial to individuals aud
nations. which was we'll drawn out By Julia
"slsnee,'' @ho, it was natnta1. when it Was
becoming, and what IL Indicated, sometimes
mere powerfully than words, was well told by
Si11ie D. Strong, Dundee.
"Golden Links in the Chain Of Progress"
furnished Miss II. Jennie DAWSON Of Joliet
the occasion for showing how and through
whose means the world had grown better
through the ages, and hew each soul might
get OH toward perfection, in manner making
It one Of the best productions Of the day.
Worship" WAS the subject OF an essay BY
Marie E. Miner, Of Wankesha, Wis, who
was excused by reason Of sickness.
/ HE Llft " kSeItE HAh aQuHu W OE tEuN u
mother earth and all her children, and even in
| | q senee OF God, as also how all may do some
thing worthy, If only by suffering patiently,
!, with apt reference to the service Woman, as
we'll as the soldier, eau render her country in
) this time of its need, and most appropriate
ya1edictory addresses we're given by one who
seemed worthy to stand at the head Of the
; class, Clara H. Strong Of Dundee.
The essays were all good, and distinctly and
/ tastefully read. There WIS not SO much re.
1 IN t~~ a.. lat E%-{
there were many references which showed
r that the Young Indies we're true lovers Of theil
: country, and that there Were frequen,
thoughts Of dear ones on the battle field and
g In the camp. A criticism made by 6evera
= clsrgymen, and therefore supposed not pro
f rather too sombre, and that there was tor
t much preaching" too exclusively q rell
gions tone, and not enough variety and cheer
q tu1 life about them. 1t is said that in latel
O was obliged to give spt ci i tntion to guard
= ing against this tendency.
j. In the afternoon there was the usual attrac
Il tire procession Of white robed naaidens witt
i. uncovered heads through the city for mile
r. to west side church, where vas to be an ad
r in Il warm day to girls, worn down BY mau
\ | duties, must be tiresome, and the exposure
l. rather Inconsistent with the secluslon
Ia which the young ladies' are kept, and the es
d | CtEE1ft CA[t Will WHICH, Aucy slt BualuE
"a during the term. Whoever should pcrsuad
Ia the adoption Of some suitable headdress fo
% the occasion, would be public bcnefactor.
le The address was given By Rev. u. P. Ki1
d uey Of Japessille, on Development or progress
al ltwas veil worded, but not very eloquent 9
pointed.
1T Diplomas we're presented By Rev. q. d
8. Goodwin, with some very suitable remarks
n twelve young ladies
,c In the evening there was q very agreeabl
1t social gathering at the seminary. Toward th
y close Of the evening, By earnest solicitation
~ Air. kerr-whom the types wrongly made n
to say had "learned at the South to prate' " /,
1e stead OF hate ~ the cause Of our woes" SLAYER
d, was persuaded to repeat his poem read b
RI fote.the Alumni at Beloit, which Vas very we
nf received here as there.
he Tie seminary is still In good hands, is in
it. proving and prospecting, except as troubled
lc- the scarcity Of money, and We are glad
id learn that there is more attention given
he physical education and to exercise, for whit
IS some new appliances have lately been add
e, This school IS not OF course yet perfect, b
Id there IS no better Of its class in the west.
es ALTMSUs.