Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-23
Closing Exercises at the wheeling
Female Seminary


remembered by the faithful principal, the
teachers and scholars of this Institution
a day looked forward to with feelings of
pleasure, ystmingled with sadness by those
who leave it to go out into the busy scenes
of the worlds activity. The exercises were
opened with prayer by Rev. J. W. Rayne,
of Cannonsburg, Pa, after which "Let
every heart, g." was beautifully sung by
the vocal class, under the direction of Miss
siblie Watson, the teacher of music.
THE EXAMINATION
was then proceeded With, the first class
called being class in Arithmetic which
did full justice to the subject, and gave
proof 1.-THE thoroughuess of their training.
Next in order was the class in French, uu.
der the care of Miss O'Durger, showing
much proficiency in the language and re.
fieotipg credit upon their teacher. Though
we know nothing of this language, yet we
could not but discover plsinnesS or rather
distEHetReSs of enunciation which was very
gratifying, and which in too many instances
ia entirely overlooked. The rendering of
the "Merseilles Hymn" in the original, by
this class, was pleasing feature of the
mornings entertainment. The subject of
English Literature was next intro
duced, and the class examined by
Hon. G. D. Hubbard, of the Board
| liam WilberforCe, Kirk White, Lady
Montague and others, were given by the
different young ladies With freeness which
manifested their acquaintance with the
study in which they had been engaged
Then followed "Clsss In Geometry" under
the care of most efficient teacher-Miss
N. X. Lowrie-well known to many of our
citizens as one Of The most lGborious and
conscientious teachers ever employed at
the Seminary. The demonstration of the
different propositions, many of them very
difficult, gave ample evidence of minds
we'll disciplined and thoroughly acquainted
with this interesting study. Did time per-
nit NE would be pleased to go into partic
uIars and give our readers the numbers of
the different propositions; that their old
study might be rekiudled, but we must
hasten on with our very limited report
Other classes were examined in grammar,
history and Buffers Analogy, rejecting |
credit upon themselves and their teachers. |
THE MUSIC
was very superior, at least to our ear
we'll selected and we'll executed. Among
the instrumental pieces were the Natalie
Waltzes and Mszurka de Frninesu1, per.
formed by six hands, and among the VOC Il,
E Pluribus Unum, Sc.
THE PAINTINGS
aud drawings decorating the walls of the
concert room, we found to be in keeping
with the other branches of the institution.
This department hns been under the care
of Miss Annie McCloud, and certainly no
greater compliment could be paid her eff
cheney as an artist than many of the paint.
ings of her pupils. Wecannot but special
~ notice the large painting by Miss Clark,
the perspective of which is SO beautiful.
This, however, to be appreciated must be
seen.
THR ESSAYS
sviuced research and depth of thought, and
reflected credit u pom their authors. The
following were the subjects:
"Earth's Battle. fields Miss Harper.
Echoes of the Past" - Miss Kate
Steele.
French Essay-Miss Lawney.
Valedictory-Miss A. Fortney.
THE GRADUATING GLASS,
composed of Miss Kate Steele, of Fairmout,
and Misses Holiday and Fortney, of
Wheeling, received their diplomas at the
hands of Miss Hanna, who announced that
they were "given without distinction of
rauk,- being worthy, but that the class
had conferred upon Miss Fortney the honor
of representing them in the valedictory."
Miss F. then announced her subject as
"Life in earnest" The author read in
clear and distinct tone, and presented
many rich truths clothed in beautiful
language, which it carried out in life can.
not fail to produce the fruits Of holiness,
righteousness and peace.
RKv. J. W. PAYNE
was then introduced, who delivered an ad-
dress on "Woman's Influence" OF the
greatness to which she can attain in her
sphere of life and labor. The reverend
gentleman presented many excellent aud
common sense precepts; indeed, the entire
address was excellent, and we only regret
that it was not heard by every wife, mo.
Their and sister in our city.
MRS. HANNA's REMARKS.
Mrs. Hanna said This completes tho
ninth year OF her connection with the in.
stitution aud though it bad not been to her
any pecuuiary benefit, yet she did not re-
greet her connection with it. 1t was, how.
ever, source of regret to her that since
tho breaking out of the war, that not m ore
of the trustees had stood by her. But
she would say that to the Hon. O. D. HUB
bard, she and all the teachers were greatly
indebted for the deep and uncsasipg inter
est manifested in the welfare of the insti.
tuition. She WAS glad to learn that the
Seminary was saved to Professionalism; that
an efficient person had been found to take
charge of it the coming session. She would
still feel deep interest in its welfare. She
thanked the patrons of the Institution and
bid them success under the new orgsniza-
ton of the school.
Miss Hanna has just closed career of
much usefulness in connection with this
Seminary, for which our citizens are deep.
y indebted to her. Having taken charge
Of 1t at time when no ono else could he
found willing to do go, she has by many
sacrifices and by earnest toll made II a han.