Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-07-12
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Mr.. EbIroR It was my privilege to attend on
the SOth ult., an examination and pic mic at the
Academy near Gigal Church, under the supervi-
sion of Miss BETTE MILLER, lato. Of Marion, q
lady who has gained. by her amiability the love
and esteem of both patrons and pupils.
Her examination of her scholars in Geography,
Grammar, History, Botany, Natarsl Philosophy,
Arithmetic and Algebra, exhibited proficiency
which would hare done credit to any seminary.
After these exercises were over, the guests were
invited to q sumptueus and elegantly cooked din
ner which was most highly appreciated. After
dinner procession advanced to the STAGE on
which vas led maiden who, after passing under
triumphal arches of evergreen held aloft by her
companions, was seated upon her throne ana
gracefully crowncd-wc suppose queen OF beauty
though there was neither tilt or tournament,-
for she was peerless among the many very pretty
Young ladies who were numbered in her train.
We doubt not but that any ono among the many
gallant young soldiers in attendance would PROUD
ly have broken lancein her honor. Compositions
were then read, and valedictory by the queen
when Mai. JOSEPH ApNEY was introduced to the
audieucc and gave IN address on education. Aftor
contrasting the present time with that of long
ugo, when he was called upon to make addresses
IN similar occasions, and al!uding to the vicss-
tudes of the past four years with bcauty apd
pnthos that must have touched every heart, ne
proceeded to enforce upon parents the Importance
Of giving to thei. children such educational ad-
r
vaatagcs as 10y in their power-an inherita"ce OF
which they could not DO deprived. and which
would he of greater ultimate volue than eems~r
gnld. I, was indeed o happy effor' md by the
almost breathless attention givenmust have mel
the full concurrence of on appreciative audience.
The rest of tho afternoon was spent by the as-
ssmby es best suited their tastes and inolinations
At sunset, supper was announced, and q hand
some table again enjoyed. After candle-light,
series Of tableaux well gotten upand effective, and
illustrative of scenes historical, sentimental and
ludcrous, were exhibited, e'iciting much praise.
the grouping and. costumes cVincing tho taste
and ability of the accomplished preccptress WHO
Conducted the whole. We wish for Miss MILLER
the success shc so ichly merits, and believe that
hcr mission Will IeuouEu.'o W "e' H''' ~ ~
good Of the young minds under he- care.
II It's grateful, sir. EDITOR, to us to end some
bright spots yet near which to iingcr,-sonc !
eases, palm-crowncd and beautiful whore the
waters cash cool ard clear, and the, pilgrim can
rest his wearicJ form and bahe his bleeding feet,
and continue to hope to reach the shrine of his
lSy. and veneratcn-tho Mecca OF his dearests
hopes. And so may we, Notwithstanding the
gloom Which surrounds u.s. live 70 sec tho dawn
Of rha: better ana brighter.day when our beloved
country shall he prosperous and happy as here
fore. and ,yhen VIC can attend such places CT
instruction and festivity with that lishtncss OF
bs. RI. and elasticity Of spirit felt in the days that
arc numbered with The past. D. a. h'