Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1869-05-21
May Party.

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The even tenor of Walhalla life was oorcc.
disturbed by a May Party, at the Female
Seminary on tho evening of tho 18th instant.
Through the favor Of the Principal we were
present by invitation, though unfortunately
too late, fIom necessary detention, to witness
the grand pageant of browning the Qaoeh.
The "Royal Hull' was decorated with Aow.i
ers and ovcrgrcens, interviewer and arranged
with that taste and n~cathess which besoem
tho fair hands Of tho daughters of men, and
the entire performances (wo lcarn) were con.
Quoted with perfect order and propriety, and
to the satisfaction of all. The attendance,
Notwithstanding the unfavorablc aspect of the
weather, was large beyond expectation, rep.
rcscnting tho various seasons Of life, spring,
summer, autumn and winter. A splendid
suppcrhad been prepared by general contribu-
ton which we doubt not, was heartily relishcd
ny those bold and fortunate enough to press
their way to the table. This "irrcpressiblo
pressure could not DO avoided, for though
the house was large and every arrangement
had been made for the accommodation of the
guests, yet the popularity of the institution
and tho novelty of a'"rcal live Queen" in
republican Amorica, brought out tho whole
Adamic (whitc) raco Of this section. After
a hearty repast, "thc young folks, and old
folks with young hearts," repaired to neigh
boring dwelling for n chop" which was pro.
tractcd until tho small hours of the night be-
gan to grow. It was q season of enjoyment,
not more pleasant than scrviceablc to tho pu.
pills, and gratifying to the parents who pat
ronizc the institution.
One word as to the merits, ~cxtrinsic and in.
trinsic, of this institution. As to tho former,
one great object, is its ease of approach by
Railroad being but one days journey from
the chief and most emotc city Of our State,
and proportionally nearer to other parts Of
the country penetrated by branch Roais.-
This is a very desirable thing to parents who
send their daughters to boarding schools, for
though widely separated by distance they arc.
near to each other in time. The Healthy To-
cation of the school, at the foot Of the Blue
Ridge, where the pure mountain water and
atmosphcreare enjoyed; The beautiful and va
rled scenery in the distance and the flourish.
ing town Of Walhalla with its hard gray
streets to interest the mind during the cxcr
else of the body, all add to its desirablcncss.
Here too are churches and preaching every
Saturday and Sunday, the Methodist, Bap-
fist, Presbyterian and Lutheran denomina-
tons all being represented by organized
churches and ministers. Intrinsically the
merits of the institution can compare favora-
bly, with any Of the kind in the State. The,
institution is under charge of tho Misses
MORGAN, ladies Of reputation for superior
requirements in the various useful and orna.
mental branches of female education. as well
as for the strict moral discipline cnjoined' upon
the pupils. The higher branches, of the
English language, French Music, Drawing
DO arc all taught at very reasonable prices
Board is fabulously cheap and everything
combines to make the institution a. most dcsi.
rable one for parents having daughters to edu-
cate. We are pleased to learn it now num-.
bers eighty scholars and has a growing popu-
!oIity.