The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-06-15

q -" many 1tS tAe16 IN thlS
land to-day to whom this term cannot be
truthfully applied. How many maidens step
from the parental roof all united TO dis
charge the multitudinous duties of wife and
mother, simply because an opportunity has
not been given How many checks mantle
with the blush of confusion when acciden-
tally thrown in comRany with those who are
educated, accomplished graduates Truth
answers, they are innumerable. It is here
at home the work Of improvement is to be
encouraged An abundance of material is
at hand; compstent and faithful teachers are
here, and as they are encouraged, so viii
the schools of Bolivar prosper. The COM
mon TODD farmer or mechanic, or struggling
merchant cannot afford to send his children
to distant schools; they must be content
with what knowledge can be cleaned here
under the present arrangement but should
not the parent double his exertions to bring
change? Surely, richer and more healthy
Ter country is not to be found. The schools
should be sustained. Keep your children
here and sustain the teachers; encourage
them; furnish substantial inducements to
those who live at distance reduce the
price of board, and place an education within
the reach of all.
Below we give the remarks OF Rev. Mr.
Thompson previous to presenting the tokens
Of esteem from the pupils to the teachers:
Miss Stafford, at the request of the young
ladies OF the Select School, I now present
FIJI
cept them as a token of their appreciation of
your labOrs as their teacher. and of affection
TOR you personally, as their friend, and when
IN future years and amidst other scenes your
eye shall chance to fall upon them, let. them
call to mind the beautiful forms and sweet
smiles of the fair donors, and their earnest
prayer that the blessings of heaven may rest
upon you.
Mrs. Thompson, it is my privilege to pre-
sent you these beautiful spoons What idea
was most prominent, in the minds of the
Yong ladies, when they made this selection,
know not 1t is to be presumed, however,
they did not intend to intimate that you
have higher relish for the use of the spoon
than the pleasures of the intellect The
most charitable Interpretation that can be
given of this act of theirs is, that it was in
tended as an expression of their desire that
your tolls, and sacrifices may be abundantly
rewarded with the comforts of this life, and
that You may ever have a few spoons full
left for a friend.
Miss Maggie WilkersOn, to you | present
this beautiful cross, encircled with wreath
of flowers. 1t is the emblem of faith, and
IS expressive of that confidence which your
pupils repose in you as their teacher So
may your faith entwine around that other
cross-GOd' 8 great gift to a sOrroWing world,
choII -,
join the choir above, may a crown of glory
like this beautiful wreath entwine your brow.
And what is this Here are six silver
forks, also present to Miss Maggie. What
use can a young lady like you possibly have
for six forks Young gentlemen, listen
six, 8e10, siIVer forks Perhaps, dear Miss,
you may find some one who will be willing
to share your good fortune in the use of this
beautiful present. Please accept it and live
in hope
And this book-the Bible-for me. And
what shall 1 do now? I cannot make
speech to myself 1 will not try. / can do
nothing more than to thank you for the gift
and lay It among my most valued treasures,
while | hide in my heart a sweet remem-
brance of those from whom it comes 1t is
Gods light hung out from on high to illu-
mine our dark world. May its rays make
bright your path all through life, till you
reach that brighter land where these lesser
lights shall all disappear amid the more efful-
gent rays of that new Heaven, where God
himself is the only light, and redemption,
the new and never ceasing song. Young
ladies', adieu for the present
THURSDAY EvENNG-THE SUPPER.-As
was reasonably anticipated, the entertain
ment given by the youngla di es of the school
at the residence of the Rev. Mr.. Thompson,
on the evening following the closing exer-
cises Of Wednesday, was a success, COM
plete, ample and full Every nook and cor
ner was filed with the beauty and gallantry
of gallant old Hardeman The tables, pre-
pared in the school room, were loaded with
every delicacy of the season, while the side
tables we're supplied with substantial comfort
for the inner man. Everything seemed to
blend and harmonic, and the young ladies
may justly feel proud of the efforts made in
behalf of their friends.
One of the pleasing features of the eve
ming was Brooks Silver Band, who, under
charge of their accomplished leader, dis
cOursed most excellent music Indeed, their
services were invaluable, and the strains of
music that fOated from their glistening in
strumsnts upon the dewy air, lent a charm
to the scene which words can poorly ex.
press, and in behalf of all present, we are
at liberty to return thanks for the acceptable
which the band made to the
many other attractions of the hour.
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FROM HARDN.-While in Purdy last week |
we heard many favorable reports from Hardin
county. Hon. Elijah Walker and his numer-
Gus friends are nobly exertiDg themselves
for the cnod of the Cnnseruatiun rnrtr IL |