Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-06-19
MEMPHIS LADIES INSTITUTE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AT THE GREENLAW
LAST NIGHT.

AAGA NAaHAAA
Last evening wa a joyous occasion at
the Greenlaw opera house, being the
annual commencement of the Mem
phis Ladies' Institute. These ex-
ereises assembled together one OF the
most brilliant and attractive audiences
we ever reeolleet Of seeing at this place
Of amusement, and the patient hearing
and respectful consideration extended
throughout the proceedings were a sure
guarantee of the interest felt and the
high appreciation of the exhibition.
4" Overture to Zampa,n by Misses Craw-
ford, Williams, Bradshaw and Farris,
inaugureted the proceedings Of the even
ing, which was well received. TIE
Junior class came out and sang the
I" Wanderer" in most exquisite style,
which created considerable enthusiasm.
The interesting ceremony Of browning
the graduates was a most beautiful exer-
eise, and was conducted in the most ex-
cellent and tasteful manner. Misses
LeOra Williamson, Bette Crawford,
Mamie Quigley, Sammie Shepherd,
Alice Rawlings and Fannie Thompson
were the participants, and bore them
selves in a splendid manner. The I'M
mortellen waltz by Misses Thomas and
| DAAlhu was NEAJ AAkEAy GA&AAEAf anu
was followed by q well written Saluta-
tory, which was very affecting, by Miss
Alice Rawlings, an intelligent and fine
looking young lady, who was honOred
.TIz.fth tba hnprfiest a~pnlnuse ,h-ftaF q
abuse all who will not unite with theip-
to reconstruct gs
The Louisville Courier says of thf,
Mobile affair IL
1t f~oreshadows the policy which thd.
radicals intend to execute upon thy
south. It proves beyond all questioly
Irendereu,T sdO~ohE~@1Ht-Sf the hlhqed.
Misses Quigly and Crawford then per-,
formed SdJ0t a Prague, which was fol-
lowed by an essay by Miss Sammie
Shepherd, whose theme was, 1.-THE
Heavens declare the glory of God"
which was a production of much merit,
and contained many beautiful senti-
ments. A warm applause greeted her on
& taking her seat. A life on the Ocean
Wave" by Miss Ella Thomas was the
next performed, followed by q reci-
tation of Gertrude, Won Der Wart,
bv Miss Leora Williamson, in 8
sweetlv moduleted and musical
voice which was a most talented per
formance, and was greeted with round
after round of applause, which only
ceased when Prof. Wrinkles came for
ward and announced that Miss William
son would appear again before the
exercises closed. 81 Know a Bank
Wbereon the Wild Thyme Blows" was
a. sweetly executed duet by Miss Fus-
sell and Mrs. McGhee, which elected the
warmest plaudits. Miss Bette Craw-
ford, a bright belle, with a face beam
ing with intelligence and vivacity, came
forward and read an essay on 1.-The
Land we Love,H which was the re-
cIpient Of the most deafening and
enthusiastic applause as she referred
in eloquent and glowing terms to the
ralIaut heroes of the lost cause, and
compared them to the illustrious char
acters of the past. She took her seat
amid the most enthusiastic applause and
received tokens of admiration in a per-
feet shower of bOquets. "Lucretia
Borgia." by Miss Kate Williams,
and a qusrtette entitled Gently Signs
the Breeze were highly appreciated,
and were followed by an essay on
mFolded Banners" by Miss Mamie
cuieley, q tall and beautiful young lady,
Who read her composition in a distinct
voice and in avery pleasing manner, and
was warmly endorsed. he%oollections
of Childhood" q very pretty piece OF
Prof. Winkler's composition, was neatly
executed and Immediately followed by
Miss Ieora Williamsons in the character
of valedictOrian, which was admirably
sustained by this lady, and reflected upon
her the highest honor. At the conclu-
siOa OF this very beautiful address, Miss
Bette Bradshaw performed " trovatore, y
by Gottsebalk which was q fine speci-
men of musical skill and q treat such as
is rarely enjoyed. Bernardo del Car
f pio,n a recitation by Miss Bette Craw-
ford. was well delivered, and eX-
cited considerable applause. Misses
Green and Farris, with Professor
Winkler on the violin, performed
l the "GallOp B~rilliante," which was
a followed by a dialogue in French, partic-
mated ID By q number of ladies, and
four essays by Misses Daman, Thomas,
, Bradshaw and Williams, also in French,
2 were enacted with considerable erect.
The " Eolian Harp was well played
bv Miss Leora Williamson, and the
fAdieu of Miss Bette Crawford
wss delivered in a very graceful style.
The impoaing ceremony Of browning
the graduates w6s the next IL order, the
young ladies coming forward on the
stage and undergoing the ordeal
OF being crowned by their teachers
and receiving those testimonials OF
scholarly efficiency, their diplomas, in a
highly creditable manner. A Grand
NarehM two pianos, by the graduates,
, closed Sthese interesting ceremonies
which were cOnductRg 18th unus<si
eclat, and Were Of fri"eM it, vi
, character Throughout RI in thi 4I5
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CURRENT u RE.
= s5ds H .at4aSt6d 18th B e RRe a6dossbPs et Of M n hPii
MARFoRD. By tue Author OF The House
=, hold ar Bouverie." New York a w. Garlic
~ Co. Memphis; Blelock g 20.
,,Epup-E MACON; or, TIE OLD sTuL-HoUsE IN
FRANCES DANA GAGE. Philadelphia J. b
LippineOtt < Co. Memphis; Blelock Coz
, TIE CAMERON PRDE; or, PURIFIED BY SUP
FERISG. By Mrs. MARY J. HOLMES, Author
l OF Lena Rivers" etc. New York: g.. W,
Carleton & Co. Memphis; Blelock & Co.
These are American novels, all written
by women. The Household OF Bouverie
won its author some reputation, imme-
diatelY on its first publication, from
which the present work will not de-
tract.
Mrs. GAGE makes her debut with
Elsie MagoOn, a temperance tale, with
q love tale interviewer, the whole
pleasant reading enough for an hour OF
two.
Mrs. HOLMES publishes her eleventh
work, and experience, and practice have
: produced decided improvement in both
style and matter,
THE ISyLsIBLEs AN EXPLANATION or PIE
NONENA COMMONLY IL SPIRITUAL
Philadelphia ]. B. Lippincot 4 Co. Mem
phis BlelOcE L &c,
S%piritualism, or the doctrine desig-
mated by that title, has been promi-
nently before the public for the last TWEEN
ty years, and many intelligent and edu'
| Gated persons, like Judge JOHN w. ED.
t MONDs Of New York, are firm believers
r in it. 1t is undoubtedly worthy o.
l scientific and thorough investigation.
r We propose, some day, to explain al
some length our opinions in respect TO it
Those interested in inquiries cOneerninl
: it. will find "The Invisibles y
! worth reading. 1t processes to mar.
; rate facts. Few persons are aware o.
the amount Of testimony which has been
, laid before the world as to the reality o
! the phenomena Of S~pirituslism, or o
the cures effected by means Of Anima.
Magnetism, sympathy. or the mysteri'
Gus effects of the will. We have thirty.
three volumes, in French, containing
authenticated accounts of such cases
4 We kaOt0 that the phenomena of Spirit
i ualism are not jugglery, although they
4 may not be of spiritual origin because
! both men and women, who could not be
suspected OF intention to deceive, have
testified to us of their personal knowl
a edge of facts that forbid such a eonclu-
sion.
J~EFHrHA's DAUGHTER; n drama in five acts
By MIS-. AHbLIA e, GRAVES, of Winchester
Tenn. Memphis; Seuth-w5tern Publishing
I House.
? This is the first publication of the
House, and q very creditable one. The
! book itself is rather a promise of whaI
Z The author may DO hereafter, than per
form4nce. IL mas gGod passages and
, very many defects, especially OF meas
! ure and rhythm. Accuracy in these il
! essential to excellence and whosoeyel
will retain SDd polish and re-write pa
tiently, may attain that excellence. Thi
a author of this book can write q bettel
q one. Witness these lines,
Mother, hast seen the sky more bright,
o At golden sunset than tonight
= Seest thou, how every quivering leaf
q stands out IN delicate relief
r Against the sky beyond, unrolIed
Like some rich curtains ample fold.