Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-06-21
THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE,.

tensiye institution took place this week,
commencing on Tuesday and closing last
night. The attendance of the relatives Of
the scholars and friends OF the school was
as usual, very large. Evidences OF great
attainments in the various branches OF
learning were given in the most satisiae-
tory and pleasing manner by the students,
and all gained much praise iorthe proficiency
they have attained in their studies The ex-
aminations were thorough and minute, and
the result was a manifestation not only OF
clear knowledge of general principles, but q
precise understanding OF all the constituent
parts, and the mode OF practical applcalion'
The scholars acquitted themselves in man
ner which reflected tue highest credit upon
the College and upon the President and
Faculty, under whose guidance such nerlec-
ton has been attained
THE l. II. l. S. ANNIVERSARY.
On Tuesday evening the |. r. |. s. cele
brated their thirteenth anniversary. II
being a wet, disagreeahle night, the atten-
dance was not as large MS we have frequently
seen on similar occasions al the Wesleyan,
The audience, however, was composed OF
some of our most intelligent and respectable |
citizens, who, despite the weather, turned |
out to enjoy this rich intellectual and must |
cal treat. The beautiful hall of the College |
was tastelully and elegantly adorned with |
the most magnificent paintings, and the plat
form and surroundings with evergreens and
choice bouquets oil fragrant flowers.
The exercises throughout were OF .hs NUS i,s,
pleasing anu entertaining chaIHute1' Ing
following was the oroer Oh eNe'c'ses oh '"e
occasion:
prayer-Rev Mt LongAcrs, baltimore
/ Anthem Behold what manner Of Love ulee Cl4sS
secte.aTl hepo', chWl MIss NJ 4 wstts Ktpt
coua'y Nd
tsssy-Mssiou of a Sunbeam. j. B Cooke Mans
ypnss , "a c,,n.h,.,. c.u ciss cl,,s
| frritGEvenins Hymn. Misses Watts, Mariisn aud
Cooke ..5.--
= s ny onalp'ee'a'su NhA''''s'. Au'"' mug
$ p~et~v, lea Of the starr Misses Watts sud Cooke
soug-Parir pom IA Sgrie >. Cooke hAnayunE'
"a u,..., no.,,ns IA p,,s.,s,s ot N.,u,s Ali.sss
watts Epsiish, BNye, Nlcols, bates. shepard Hopkins
| Hartman Miller, Tyler.
II AnihsmndlSr,oas NJ zee hssn o''''
"eAt e'e,'9''
lhe Essays oil MISS j: H. Nooke anu oilss
llodgson, were well written, and exhibited
skill IN composition, originality OF thonghi,
while the high moral tone winch pervaueu
them, proved that while lheir nndefstanu'
ings were lllunlhaie1' thelr hearls were MI
ed with the best social sentiments ana warm
ed with the pure spirit OF plety. me reau-
ing was GOOD, though me young laules OK
hiblted considerable tlmhdlly anu read IN 100
low tone rather, 10 give ehecl 10 llose pro.
, task for Young lady 10 perform, than TO
: read or recite her own composltion before a
crowd of spectators, many of whom were
n,esent ne She ia aware 10 investiqate and
! rriticise her appearance. tone. manner, liter.
Srv oitainments and sentiments. When we
tafn tbese FACTS intn consideration. we may
' viii, ron6dance assert that Misses Cooke
: md IIodrson occomnlished their duties in
n hiehlv creditaLle manner
Miss Annie Mnlford read the Secretary,
= Rouo,t II was nuite nm interesting dozen
u ment ord the allusions 10 the Itrood tim,
y las,H, WV @ ,I,a a,o, a~e ,ote
+ IN lilo nol,icol strires and controversies n
+ The day were hoth ORIGINAL and amusing
TLc r,nsicoi nort ~ the ontertainment
u rrlor the Iireciion Of prof Iichtensteiu
l, r,ns ~ ,home 81 universai nraiso mn
C wo ", Ia,,;ns ac,,nii,od ,hemselIes in n man
e ,ish;nI coriJ not XII n alien Tho lyormes
s oncon,;nnns
Ni;ss Wai,s Nt;ssos Cooto and Marian
e nartien,a,v 1ave evidencc that thev nosses
G. ','ooH ~ Observation-Disclosures
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W. a,d;sas ,,.oa oS,,l,doI ator, IN
Il o,oin'L nh ,,n an1 i, '". rot;rs5 n,nc
al nlensed with the entertainment
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II. fouHln ANNiNh Ns"Na VI thE AAoAN@h'
~ The Alumn@ Association held their iouri
he anniversary celebration on Wednesday evel
o5 inr. The night was clear and beautiful. an
4 the spacious hall was crowded with IL
W., elite of our city. as well as large numb
,e OF persons from other sections of the countr
to The exercises consisted OF the reading
mi several Essays and Poem, and Music, ho
az Vocal and Insirumpuial The instrument