Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-06-22

derlully soft and clear.
An essay on "Spain," by Miss Kate A. |
lamar, Of Wilmington, was peculiarly ae-
ceptabe at q time when this at one
| time proudest ot nations is passing
through such stormy ordeal, and
is being shocked 10 her centre by slupendous
revolutions. In describing and dellneating
SPANS past history, Miss lamar displaYeda
remarkable amount OF industry and research.
The terrible prosecutions VISITED upon other
nations by Spain were referred to- but bad as
they were they had their purpose, and their
history will not be lost upon other nations.
The great difficulty with Spain is that she
has not the right kind of people. What
could a Washington have done without
people? With all the weakness OF their un-
| stable governments, the South American
States aIe better of as they are than as de-
Tendencies 10 Spain. Miss Jamar's elocu-
lion was excellent, and gave evidence of
thorough training.
LIE Dener Sourlre," piano solo, was
very well executed by Miss Mary n. Kern,
OF Allentown, Pa. The piece is very diff.
cult one, and was rendered elegantly and
spiriledly.
Miss Annie L. Lanlgan, of PotlsYille, Pa,
being absent on account ol sickness, her
essay ON the regal month, "Juue," was not
read.
Isl ring is Returning" was sung by Miss
Priscilla Lore, OF Summit Bridge, Del, in a
low but sweet voice. Miss llore's singing
was excellent, and her enuncialion remark
ably distinct, but her voice, which is capable
oil great power, was too much suppressed
ltexhibited careful training and remarkable
hexbililv.
The most thoughtful essay of the evening
was by Miss Kate G. Pritchard, of Washington
ID. O., entitled "Where are our Landmarksp'
With mAsiery hand SHE traced the pro
gress of the world through all its different
mutations, and showed that in departing
from well established landmarks nations
have become weakened, and disastrous re-
yoluiions have taken place Destruction is
not always followed by improvement, nor
is change always beneficial Time has been
called mighty destroyer, but 1t Is not al
ways so-qulle the reverse. Relormers,
like poeis, are born, not made, and often
destroy the very things they wish 10 retain.
They lrequenily prove the worst of destroy
ers. reformation must be slow and cautious.
The universe is CO. tinually undergoing
series OF revolutions, but they are always
slowly performed The reading was very
good, the tone OF voice being full and dis
hnci.
" Wedding March," an instrumental
duett, was played by the Misses Hodgson
and Evans. In their rendition Of this most
beautiful OF Marches they did lull Justice TO
their reputation as accomplished musicians
Golden Threads" an essay by Miss
Mary A. Curtis, was lull of noble thoughts
and aspirations, and written in an elegant,
animated style. Life she compared 10 the
different threads 10 woven texture, and the
threads 10 the different traits of character
Every one has some golden threads, though
they may he so small us to be impercepti6le
without close observation. Our guiding
threads may not be always golden. II we
ufc only able TO contribute kind word, we
should give ii cheerlully. The truly golden
thread Is the one that leads 10 God. In Miss
Curtis reading we noticed a decided i'm
prOvement, although she still labored under
IA great disadvantage In the huskiness of her
/ voice. Even with this drawback her elocu-
ton was remarkably good and distinct.
: 80, Dolce COncento, a piano solo, was
brilliantly performed by Miss Belle @. Metz,
: of Wilmington. Full justice was done in the
rendering OF this grand piece of music, the
prominent parts being appreCiativelY fCeOg.
nizcd aud sklllully played
= The presentation Of diplomas To the grudu.
ates, Misses Curtis Slapler, Dobson, Fal.
coner, Holgson, Hitch, Jamar, Lanigun,
Prilclard, and Mcdaniel, was made by
President Wilson, in II lew terse and elo
qutnt remarks.
= they Do, Greater in what they Are,n with
! ValedictorY Address, by Miss Ella s. Me
. Daniel, OF Wilmington, was production o
2 great merit. Tie Valedicturian remarked
A that our great men are judged more by what
e they are than by what they do After lheil
death we seek lur flaws In their conduct
s We cherish the statesmen and poets OF The
Il past, but distiust those oi the present. NJ
e Time has been more propitlOus for great mel
| I'm ~,
. make men great now Great deeds impll
I great characters, aud great characters thinl
e OF the good to the many rather than tht
l good 10 accrue 10 themselves. The meanss
persons take the meanest view of men, TIL,
. greatest victories are those we obtain owe
G ourselves. Opportunities to be true 10 our
e selves occur every day, and ii we only figh
II The small battles, strength will always b,
= given for the greater struggles. Each ha
some mission 10 perform, and the necessar,
a strength will always be given. In pleas
d ant manner Miss Mcdaniel recalled tn,
- pleasures Of the past few years of her schoo
l. lite and regarded 1t as one OF the brightes
n links in her Lille.
Y Alter this came the benedictOn by th
: ReT. Alfred CoOkmau, and we do not be-
4 eve that there was heart In all tina
n throng but re echoed the sentiments of IN
man OF God, who called down blessings OF
+ the heads of those white robed maidens VIII,
+. had just won their freedom from the care
and duties OF school Lille, only 10 assume th
s more earnest ones OF true and lovely woman
e hood.
il While the music was all that the lover q
Ii harmony could have desired, the essay
e evinced range OF thought and beauty d
diclion that one would hardly expect from
is the iair young beings whose lfe-eXperence
comparatively speaking, reaches bacl
+ through only lew short years. To So
. that ul acquitted themselves In "a manne
e highly cledltable, is 10 declare only the sim
/. pie truth, and "in all that rosebud garde
It Of girls" mot one could be singled out for
T. special mention without downright iuiustic
e 10 the others.
), In conclusion we would say that rreu
credit IS due to the worthy President of th
r. College, Prot John Wilson, for his indeiati
e gable labor and untiring zeal in maxim
8 this most valuable of institutions what il is
y Since it came under his control il has bee
more successful than al any previous pc
riod OF lis existence. THIS can be attribute
/. only TO the conscientious manner In wlicl
o lie gives his personal attention to every de
parlment of the College, attending as Ia
y does as strictly to the physical wants of tn
{ Students us TO their moral and intellectun
a necessities, and the peculiar ability he bring
S to bear in organizing and directing Iii,
c movements OF the various departments
a 1t Is sale 10 assert that so long as it remain
under his supervision it will prove not onl
y an ornament 20 our city, but q necessity 4
the denomination whose fostering care ha
e always attended II.
, Chats ami spats from the La Cross,
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