Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-24

The commencement Exercises.
To the Editors Of the Union and American.
GALLATIN, Tenn, June y, 1865
The examination exercises of this popu{
lar Institution commenced this morning,
under the'supervision ofits indefatigableI
President, Prof. II. B. Todd. AS We
entered The college grounds We were
struck with the great change that had
been effected in so short time, proof
Of what patience, perseverance and an.
untiring energy can accomplish. A few
years ago the college buildings and
grounds were under executions for heavy
debts, and would have been sacrificed
but for the timely appearance of its pres
emit President, Prof. Todd, who unders
took the srduous task Of relieving it from
is embarrassed condition, and putting it
in condition that would render it use-
ful in the dissemination of knowledge,
and an ornament TO the town. For this
one purpose has he labored faithfully, and
untiringly for the last three years, and
we could but feel gratified to-day, when
| it was given him to enjoy the reward for
his exertions in this behalf in beholding
arrayed upon his college platform one
hundred and thirty. of beautiful, inteills
gent girls, and in the consciousness of the
fact that Howard College did not owe
cent. ~ uf. 1ev
The exercises Of the morning com
menced with the examination Of the pu
pills Of the primary department, who dis
played an unusual proficiency in thei
studies, and reflected great credit upol
their teacher, Miss Wynne, q daughter 3
one of Sumner county's best citizens
Col. A. R. Wynne. " es''''
/ The pupils Of the preparatory depart
ment were next examined, and We bu
/ express the sentiment of all present
when we say that the proficiency Of tb
students in this department was trul.
astonishing, and surpassed anything W
have ever heard upon public examina
ton. This department is taught by Mis-
Lee Glover, a daughter Of Maj. jaime
Glover, who is well known in your city
These young lady teachers, Mise
Wynne and Glover, are both natives {
Tennessee /; so you see, Mr.. Editor, W
find female teachers in Sumner, withor
sending to Massachusetts,. We defy tn
whole North to produce two such teacf
ers, and must congratulate Prof Tod
and the community in having secure
g their services. .s-a
r The exercises Of the morning wei
/, interspersed with music Of most exec
lent character by the class under the Ii
struction Of Prof. Sporer who
> thoroughly posted in the science Of swe
: sounds. Oh.
But Messrs. Editors, / cannot close tn
' brief sketch without referring to the d.
/ mestic management Of the institution. III
boarding department has been enlarge
and works like cloek~work, and is
8 most perfect harmony under the supe
e vision and management OF Prof. Todd
g inestimable wife. We took dinner
d the college to-day, and are prepared
testify to her thorough proficiency as
housekeeper. If you don't feel dispost
to take our word for it, just come up al
u see for yourself, and venture the asse
ton that you never met with mo
D hospitable reception than will be give
- | you Dy ITOl. 1Ouu anu Hio ldu)'
u In addition to these good qualitit
= Mrs. Todd is regarded as one of Il
most accomplished, intelligent, christi
ladies' in the community, and one Oh
u will be an ornament to the position 81
s. occupies, as wife Of the president OF o.
" OF the first female colleges in the land.
ir The examination of the pupils OF Z
| collegiate department will commence Il
:, afternoon.
The session will close with compos
=: tons, coniering degrees, etc, on Thur
q day night. sd A VISITOR.
ls SECOND DAY.
d GALLATIN, June 23.-The examin
y ton of the pupils of Howard Fema
d College to day was unusually interestir
The pupils in history, botany and log
!. evinced a very thorough knowledge
those studies.
y, The compositions and addresses by q
d members OF the preparatory class und
g. Miss Glover-would have done credit
,r the juniors in other institutions.
Prot. Todd and his able assistants ha
r l..