The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-06-25
Chr selarirtta Sunrnal,
Marietta, Georgia.
Friday Horn. June SD, 1869.
Marietta female collero Exhibition.

public has sighed in vain for a repetition of those de-
iightfn reviews which have formed such pleasant
episodes nprevous school years; but with the com
ing of spring, Of summer, of buds and flowers, tho
powers that be- rclented, and the literary and must
cal genius which has been perlec,ing for months
within academic walls, was permitted to blossom for
the inspection of patrons aud admirilg friends.
The entertainment at Nichols Hail. both Thurs
day and Friday evenings, surpassed public eNpecta
tion, high that had been raised We have attend
ed other performances where everything passed off
as smoothly, but there much Of pleasing novelty
attending this which others have lacked, and which
will cause it be recalled with more dstinetivcnoss.
That the entertainment had great attraction for tout
siders was verified by the large Attendance both
evenings and especially the last evening of the per
formance, 1t being impossible to all IN attendance
The exercises the first evening was opened with
prayer by Rev. J. L. ROGERS, and the second even
ing by Rev. w. F. Cook
Tho Juveniles did remarkably well IN tho delivery
of their declanations and the Essays by the young
ladies, cannot by feeble pen receive that praise
which they merlted, and while briefly note each
composition we hope failure to do Justice, will
not be attributed to a want of willingness do 30,
but to our inability.
The first essay, on YOUTH" by Miss Julia Ander-
son, was listened to by with marked attention.
1t was very crcditablc.
Miss Emma Bakers essay on perseverance,
visited severe rebuke those who hahitually say,
Il can't" 1t was well composed and highly inter
esting.
Miss Lon Doscmnn elucilntcd eternal truths in her
compositions entitled Mother" a name that love
to dwell on in sweet meditation.
Miss EFtellc Bron's essay Scenes WIS
rich, rare and racy," and carried the house by II
storm of merlimen She las o voice that is clear
and shr giving her composition that faint of witty
sarcasm, that makes it inposingly interesting.
Miss Maggie Chalmers piece Our Country"
She so beautifully portrayed and culogised our coun
try, that it awakened within us "A love for it, that we
We're previously unconscious Of
The essay Of" by Miss Lizzie Haynes, one
that pleased al in its comical sayings Miss Lizzie
acquitted hpisef with praise.
Miss Mdllic IIendelson's essay, Mature and Art"
was one which showed assidious study it was elab-
ora;cly and beautifully conceived and rcad apparent
ly without embarrassment.
Night" in its quietude and lovencss was made
lovelirr STILL by the light of Intelligence from
The brain of Miss Della Ldwrcy
pride" was disrobed of its costly garments and
held up to scom and contempt, by the modest Miss
Lizzie NARROW.
Miss Julia Morris Taught d wholesome lesson TO
those who are ftha tiir Of mind of enquring into
other peoples business ii was not mere idle cllos-
~ that prompted her to cliUose the subject of
"Curictsity' for the concentration Of her thoughts.
NJ al -.
most vivid form. II exhibited originality and pro
tciency
Miss Luttcc Nutng treated us to a rich descrp
ton of Country Life, that reflected much credit to
herself
Miss Minnie Nutting knew exactly how to please
MS, or she would not have made CITY Life beau
tfu 1t an excellent production.
Miss Ella Page showed truthfully the evil effects
of "Ideness," aid she put well-mcaning words in.
each sentence, but not for the der.
Misses Leita Page and Leola Reid, boil enhanced
pleasure iy their beautifully composed essays on
the Sabbath, showing the goodness of God in the
wise provision Of setting apart day out of seven
for man and beast to cease from labor.
To show that "To Edncate Woman is e Refine
the World, was the task Of Miss Laura Wallace,
and web did she succeed.
Conversation in its purity and loneliness
we'll in lis rlnols and odious aspects, was por-
trnyed to the audience, by Miss Mamie Lester in
longihse that did justice to the subject ahd credit 10
herself.
"A Modern Belle would not have been pleased to
hear the practical truths as set forth by Miss Georgia
JONES' in ler faithful porritme. Miss Jones,
opnc, will make graceful and forciblc writer
Miss Bessie Bell spoke in tones of pride well as
those ofove in reading Excelsior it was an able
and eloquent production and received our profound
admiration
Miss Annie Blackburn clothed in beittiug language
her essay on Beauty"
The "Vuce of the Eolian Brcczes, by Miss Carrie
lurkhaltor, was rendered peculiarly interesting and
was executed with tact and talent.
"Womans Influence" was papahc willie
Miss Ella Cary enlightened us in regard to lis po-
toncy for good evil Sweetness of composition
and elegance of style of this essay well calcutta
ted to WELD IN influence for good.
The Creation" WAS delincated to our conception
in such lucid language that we had almost become
persuaded that we viewed its beauties with the natr
nj instcud of the minds eye. We pronounce it
splendid composition, and one that reflects great
credit upon Miss Ella Fnmbro the authorizes,
After "Ihe Creation" came "1llp Judgment" by
Miss Marie Fambro, that was sou-stirIing and pa
lliec, and production that might be styled good
literature and oae that contemplave minds would
delight to periise
Miss Matte Harris composition. Take bright
she'll from its home on the Sea, &C. was one be
yond praise and displayed intellect ofno ordinary
Calibre.
Mrs Mamie Montgomcry's Charm String
beautiful in language well testimonials and
from which readily perceived tina, she possessed
great descriptive powers.
Miss Matte Marshall proved, no doubt, "IIow 10
make old age honorable and comfortable; :" whether
she did or nat we cannot say, for at this iuncture
there was considerable confusion the door ow
ing to the crowded state Of affairs, that caused the
delivery TO be very indistinct to us.
The composition, "Man was made to mGnrn," by
Miss Katie Phillips is what we consider exceent.-
Miss Katie is fine reader and has an eloquent de
livery,
'Mv Ring, or the Old Mission House." by Miss
Ella Randell was very lengthy and highly interest
ing. owing to the fact that it founded facfs.