Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-06-30
CommenCemeht Exercises of
 4A-sre0e Austin Seminary. .e1

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 The commencement eYercises of 3l Austin Seminary, under the charge ai Prof Garner and lady, began on the 25tih inst snd continued ,hroagli. two days. We are sorry that we could not be present during the whole Of the cxercisoH From what we witnessed ourselves and could learn from others, we conclude thai his school stood a lsrleudid examlnatiou We were pres teri whei young MT Morrels was be- ling .exaniaed in Latin and Creek, and was glad to see him steus tie Severe ttcsts to which he was subjected. lie vas closely euestionedb by the Rev. Mr. ' Moore, Rev. Mir. Green and Prof Nichols, but was not found at fault during his examination. In the pro- gramme of the evening of the 25th the dialogue of Marrying a Fortune" was Hreceived with considerable applause, and was requested to be played over on the next evening, but could not be repeated for want of time.
 The following was the programme of the evening of the 26th:
 DIALoGuEs.-Mrs. Snythe's Party, (codfsh). Mechanics Daughter.
 TABLRAux.-Ch Christmas Tree, Peace and Prosperity, Coming to get Mar sied, fhe Ereedman's Prospects, Wash ing Day, Queen Elizabeth. Council of Beauty, Thunder Storm, Queen Dido, The Court of Death.
 CoMposITIoNs.-God Works Praise Hin-Mss Mary Bost; Who is True Friend-Miss Bettie Jackson Love of Glory--Miss Lou Toone; We Live in Deeds and not in ears-Miss Ella Muwell; Immortal Wreath of Love Miss N. E. Coleman Blessings Bright CT as they take their Flight-Miss Jen- nie Thomas.
 DECLAMATIoNs.-W Work Enough for All-R. A. Freeman Rob't Emmett's Defense--A. ". Bumpass; Talents AL ways Ascendant-A, w. Sanders 1; LJSinitN Oi T IttNiAttn dependence (patent sermon)-J. C.. Skillern; All Labor Equally Honora- ble--J. N. Mcintosh; The Future of our Country-J. +. Cobb; Advantages of Education-T. E. Murrell; Govern or Wise's Address in Behalfof Female Orphans--N. B. Erwin; Gen. Toe Shel- by's Address--W. T. Davis.
 Of the dialogues, Mrs. Smythe's Party" and "Mechanic's Daughter" elicited great applause, and the actors did their parts full justice, Mas Ap- pie and Miss Coue in particular ren- .dered their parts admirably in Mrs. Smythe,s Party"
 The declamations of T. E. Murrell and J. +. Cobb were original, and eyipced considerable knowledge of books for youths of their age. They should remember that labor and appli- cation will remove many of the obsta- cles that lie in their road, The deela- matious by N. 5. Erwin and ". T. Da- wis were also well delivered
 Among the compositions by the young ladies those Of Miss Apple and Miss Coleman deserve mention. They both produced good articles well fin- ished up, aud we would have been glad 10 have obtained them for publi- cation if we could have made room for them.
 Prof. Garner has performed wonders daring the session lie has taught at Austin, and with his indomitable will and energy We expect for him soon to have one of the largest aud most four i.hing schools in the State. Prof Garner and lady are proficient teach CTS, and under their supervision the Austin Seminary will soon take the position fl should occupy. We wish them the very greatest measure of sue cess, and hope the people of Austin will not be slow in aiding them in their enterprise.
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