The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-17
Ulysses ACaden1y-CsOSing EX-
GRGEScS


At an early hour on last Wednesday after
noon, the Chapel of the Academy was well
filled with a gooL number Of the friends and
patrons of the Institution assembled to wit
ness the closing exercises of the Fall Term.
The exercises Of the afternoon being opened
by prayer, we were favored with the follow
ing programme
Every man the Architect ofhis own Fortune,
10y Mr. 3. NJ. Drake, which was delivered in a
clear and pleasant manner and formed an
introduction to the exercises.
Seminole's Reply by Mr.. J. S. Hall.
Essay, The Forest, by Mss D. I. Kilbourne.
Restless Spirit, by Miss R. Hachet.
When our Ship comes in. by Miss a. NJ. Lyman,
This was spoken IN pleasing manner and
the effect was heightened very much by the
youthful appearance OF the speaker.
Essay, a Time for Everything, by Miss E.
WILDER.
Our Republic, by Mr. J. O. Potter.
Liberty ana Union, One and Inseparable, by
Mr.. c. r. Darling.
Both Of the above gentlemen acquitted
themselves with credit
Music, Sons of Freedom Wake to Glory p
The Old Arm Chair, by Mr. S. F. Bowen.
Essay, Raising Grain, BY Miss S. NJ. Burtis.
This WAS Que Of the most natural and prac-
teal Of tie essays read.
Mountain Pictures, by Miss NJ. C. Lyon.-Was
we'll spoken.
Essay, Country Life. by Miss E. j. Kimball.
WhaS is Patriotism by Mr.. H. C. OImsted.
Essay. Gentle Words, by Miss V. Darling,
was finely presented.
The Return, by Miss l.. e. Wllber, was well
spoken.
America, by Mr.. j. C. Horton
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Essay, Early Impressions, by Miss ". z. Trask.
This was one Of unusual merit and bespoke
a mind OF much culture and thought
Essay, Happiness, by Miss J. ". Cadey
Essay, The Falling Leaf, by Miss !. A. James.
Essay, Checrfulness, by Miss S. E. StiIlman
The Crisis we have reached, by Mr.. G. W
Bennett.
This Earth is not the Spirits Home, by Miss
Z, Parish. Was well delivered.
Music, "Christian Pilgrims"
Essay, An Idea, by Miss II. j. Gridley
Essay, A Ride in Winter, by Miss J.O HawIey
Essay, \ Ride in Summer by Miss Z R.Watrous
Essay, Absent Friends, by Miss II. A. Torrey
Essay, Past, Present and Futare. by Miss NJ
N. Gushing. Both of the last two ESSAYS
were worthy Of honorable mention.
The Departure Of Youth, by Miss C. J. Mer-
rick was one Of the best delivered pieces
Music, "Primo Baso"
God by Mr. A. w. Blakeslee The speaker
eynced much of tue spirit and manner of
the true orator.
Essay, Close of School, by Miss A. Clark.
Parting, by Mr.. F. D. Leet, was an original
Grafton, brief, but finely written and abound
ing with many noble and appropriate thots
Essay: Farewell, by Miss c. A. Burtis.
Essay Shall we meetagan? by Miss EMarsh.
Essay, Going Home, by Miss G. S. Reynolds
The last four essays were not only suited to
the occasion but were well written.
Music, "Violette."
TIE exercises as a whole were the best that
we have witnessed at the above Institution,
and the delivery of many of the pieces and the
literary merit of some' of the essays would
have done honor to a far older Institution,
and we assure those that were not present at
the above exercises that they missed such an
entertainment rs not only excites Il renewed
interest in the cause of ,ducation /; but awak-
ems the intellectual man to a more vigorous life.
The Winter Term of the Ulysses Academy
commences on Wednesday, the 10th inst
The Board Of instruction remains the same as
the previous term, viz Professor E. R. Camp
bell Principal Mrs n. I. Gridey Preceutress
Miss A. L. Campbell, Assistant and Profe Ssor
Marsh Instructor in Vocal and Instrumental
Music, J. EASTER.
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