The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-06-25

way thoroughly to test the requirements
of the pupils. They were examined on
portions of their studies selected at the
moment by strangers, to whose manner of
questioning they we're entirely unaccus-
toned. The readiness and accuracy with
which the most puzzling interrogatories
were answered spoke most favorably for
the method of instruction pursued by Pro-
fessor Ramsey. He seems to have the
happy faculty of enabling the young Ia
dies to comprehend clearly and thoroughly
their studies as they pass over them. The
course Of study is comprehensive, embrace
ing, in addition to the usual studies Of. q
female school, that of the Latin course.
1t is strange this language, from which
we draw so large an element of our own,
is not taught in all female as we'll as male
schools. There is really no good reason
why it should not be.
Wednesday the 10th inst. was devoted
to the examination of the primary classes.
That night the Chemistry class performed
a series of beautiful experiments. Thurs
day was devoted to more advanced class
es. But those fartherest advanced were
reserved for Friday. The exercises were
relieved Of all tedium by music on the pi-
ano and songs from the young ladies. In
every instance they did honor to them
selves and to Professor Karl Wassamer
who has charge of the musical department
of the institution.
Friday evening Professor A. w Wilson,
of Morristown, delivered an address. 1t
is to be regretted that the speakers weak
voice prevented many from hearing his
most chaste, elegant and appropriate pro-
duction. 1t was full of sound advice
which ought to be followed by all the
young ladies of the country. 1t is hoped
the address will be published and circula-
ted. The exercises closed ON Friday night
with original compositions and concert.
Many of the compositions displayed a
high order of talent. Indeed, no distinc-
ton should be drawn. All were good.
There was a vein of originality running
through them which showed the writer's
had been taught to think for themselves
There was an absence of that "sickly SEN
timentalism" so much in vogue in some
female schools. And what shall | say OF
the concert? The young ladies surpassed
themselves and added browning pleasure
to the many belonging to the occasion
The whole of the vast audience felt, doubt.
less, as the writer of this did, like rising
and giving expression to the hearty
thanks they felt to be due the young la.
dies and Professors Ramsey and Wassamer
for the rich treats they had furnished the
friends of education and the lovers of mu.
sic, throughout the whole examination
From what | hear of her other schools
Monroe may justly be proud of them
| cannot speak from any personal knowl
edge Of them. But am sure that "Bol
ivar Female Academy" is an honor to the
county. The patrons of the school wht
were present must have felt lively sat
isfaction at the proficiency displayed BY
; their children and wards. They certainl,
had good cause to feel flattered. You
space, MIR. Editor, and my time forbiC
my drawing out this hasty notice an.
longer. | would gladly dwell longer on
, theme so pleasant and 50 long to be re
t membercd by those who were present OIL
the occasion herein treated Of The mex
session of the school will commence OF
J., the first Monday Of September, and it i
hoped the institution will be, rewarded
with the patronage it deserves. .
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