Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
Commencement of Wesleyan Female
College.

'"l"l ngs and the stage gorgeously trimmed with
r-reens and freshly cullet flowers OF the
ishrst hue aud most delightful odor. Tue
oorn was crowded with nm apprecialve audi
nte. aud the entertainment was OF II char
ieter To call forth the admiration of all, being
'nlh an Intellectual feast and a musical treat OF
nae highest order We regret Tint our limits
viii not permit US to speak ut length OF the per
enhances Of the young lndrs Of the Society.
The opening Quartet " o praise the Parent
nf all Good by Misses Shenk, Cock, Lore
Cullns and Yates, was sung in manner which
tnlled forth the watmest eneomiums This was
followed by IN instrumental duet, "Wilie Ma
zOulka," by Misses y. Lore aud A. Adams,
which WAS performed in an admirable style
Miss Martha A. Shenk, Of Lancaster, Pa,
read AN essay, "Aristocracy, of character, not
Of station" 1t WINS production of much merit, |
aud was well read. This young lady gave eyi |
dcnce that she possessed rare intellectual Httain-
menta, and that she had hal instilled into her
mind correct views in relation to the subject
Of which she treated.
Miss Maggie Il Jones, of this CITY, performed
an Instrumental solo, "Aasercre," on the piauo,
with much artistic skill
The instrumental duet, "Ics Charmcs dc
rOpera, hy Misses Ella Yates and NJ. r. Col
lins, was rendered in very crediabe style.
Mlss Y. l.. A. Cooke read budget Of Sc
lecioAs Miss Cooke is an excellent render,
aud some Of the selections were rare gems,
The instrumental duet, "lnvitatiun n la
Danse," by Misses Martha Akin anu NJ, A.
Newiin, is a beautiful air, aud was rendered
with happy effect.
The instrumental solo, "Dansc de rombre,"
by Sliss Ella Yates, WIS well performed
The vocal duet, "Apnc Morning" by Misses
T. L A. Cooke and NJ Shenk, was sung in
manner which called forth praise from every one
who heard it. Both these young ladies ARE vo-
calisis OF no mean srder
Miss a. Nj. p. Walter, Of Media. Ia real m
essay entitled, "ludependence Of thought and
action the result Of discpl ne" Miss Walter
read her production in Il clear aud distinct tone
She has strong reasoning faculties, well euli-
waited intellect, and writes with clesauee and
grace. Her essay contained much valuable in
formation and clearly demonstrated that indie
Fpendence of thought and notion is the result Of
{ discipline and education.
The Society sang the touching chorus "llearls
and Homes, very prutlily
Corneia j. Scott of Odessa Del, read u
poem entitled saturday night" 1t was pro.
duution Of much poetical merit, containing many
beautiful thoughts, and no doubt awakened re-
collections Of home scenes in the minds of not
few who heard It. We regret that It was lost
I, most Of her listeners owiug to her voice being
too wenk to make herself heard in all parts Of
the room.
Miss Martha Akin Of this city, performed
2 the Instrumental solu Forget me nut very
{ creditahly.
Mise a. r. Holmes, of Caroline County, Md
read the Seereary's report The Society liza,
added nine new members during the year hav,
IL large and steadily increasing ihary IT uselu
0 0ni Instructive WORKS. The memher- are seat
Il tered lar aud wide over the country, and come
II quenuy much Of the pleasure that oiheiwis
would attend the meetings OF this society is los
by their absence
e Tue beaudnl quartet, "ilu-c in the air.
IS was sung by number OF young ladies, at th
conclusion OF which President Wi!s1n announce,
s. that the programme would be interrupted Il.
v AN episode which all would understand Mis-
=. Mary E. Bull then stepped forward and on be
10 half Of the Society, presented to Miss $ a
n Eastun, member Of the Faculty, Whshioglo
Iryings Works. She nade neat and peril
y nent address ON the Occasion nssufing the ~
cpent that il was but small tribute Of III
high respect and esteem in which she was hcl
e by her former pupils, for the zeal with whic
"a she had lahored 10 impAit 10 them instruction
" In response, Miss Easton cordially tlunke
g them for the gilt She assured them that thos
d volumes had ever beeu highly Iri2ed by hr
20 hut TINT now there was n new link create
which would serve to render them Of increase
&c value She urged the young ladies to becon
teachers, assuring them that the life of m il
agreeable features.
-, After the presentation, the Society sang Il
VI "Pariing Chorus" The assembage then dl
n missed, nnd will long cherish pleasant tecoc
Mt tions Of the Ninth Anniversary of the l. r. l.
re THE EXERCISES OF TUE JUNIOR GLASS.
'ol The examination exercises uf the class
is which ha occupied Monday aud Tuesday, he'll
mt over, on Wednesday, morning the Junior Cha
-. gave an entertainment, in the hall OF the colleG
're consisting ofreadiGg of compositions, and VOC
set and instrumental music 1t was attended by
m number of ladies mid gentlemen, and the clu
ire acquitted itself in manner which reflect
l., credit not only upon its members but the wort
y, President Of the College, Prof Wilson, and
aei able and efficient corps Of assistants, also.
iry COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES,
'u' The Commencement Mt the Wesleyan Fem,
for College, took placc on Wednesday evening Ia
but The large Hall was densely crowded with lad
,bo and gentlemen. The aiaes and every ayailal
inch Of space on the floor was literally throng
hh' with human beings. The exercises commenc
old at o'clock, and were not concluded until
CHI tween and IL, yet during the whole Of Il
md period the interest OF the audience in the p
ceelings was unilagging. The opening iyi
'uss was sung by the School, after which liev \
out Browne, of Washington, d. G =, addressed
ugh Throne OF Grace, invoking God in His Provdel
c,u 10 bestow upon all the blessings Of his hounti
grace. The literary part of the exercises W
l. Of the most interesting character The Essi
were delivered in the following oidcr:
ton WARS of the Crescent aud the Cross, "
Salutatory Address" by Mary AnnaLella Ne
lin, of Wilmington, Del
raj Words Of the Sea-" by s. Jennie Wis
ned Elk Dalc, Pa.
are Development" Ivy Lucinda W. Knpp, po
ier vile, Pa.
the "Cireles mud Spheres" by Ella Merrih
for. Wilmington, Del.
of "Tney Serve who Wait by Maggie r. Jol
on Wilmington, Del,
cor Permauencc Secured by Progress" by a
rod X. Holmes, Maryland.
i iya "The unequalIed Three" by Clara D. Mar
I've Paris, Ky.
nus Perfect Through Suffering, with Valedict
Address by Mary X, Bull, Of Baltimore,
The Essays were well written, and read in
rites excellent, clear aud distinct manner I'll
TINT Young ladies' gave evidence in their comro.i, II
KS TINT the have not been idle whilst pursuing Il
that Collegiate course, but have stored their mi
Ieen with u lusl OF intormation oil incalculabe yn
seen There was no sicsly sentmtutnliiy IN their
aV9- dresses, but IN the other hand they were rep
with historical knowledge, sound logical ren-
icd ing aud high toned solid views. The We.e
the has much cause to he proud of the gradual
Her. class Of 1865.
lied. AT the conclusion of the reading Of each
rate say, the audience eyiuced their appreciate
r. to the effort Of the reader. by the presentato
KS 81 bouquets OF beautiful flowers. Similar ia
be- were also bestowed on the other young la
rhps who participated IN the exercises
Yhs The Vocal part Of tho entertainment wa
Wells perfect success The Sonp {. Nlemory,s p,,s
gest by Miss Ella Lore Come with the Oh
col lBri1e.n nv the School .,Snor,l tbro,,,h