Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-07-01

Commencement week at this Institution is
always a season of great Interest to all con-
nected with II and to the citizens who attend
he various entertainments given al the close
Of the session. An unusual number OF visi-
Iors were In attendance To witness the ex- ,
and closing exercises which were
Of a very satisfactory character, and ELECTED
many expressions Of warm commentator.
The examinations of the classes took
place on Monday and Tuesday, and are
spoken OF by those who attended them as
showing highly gratifying results Of the
years study and instructions. We have
heard them specially commended Tor the
absence Of all effort at display, for the
thOroughness with which they were con-
Quoted, showing not only the amount of
knowledge acquired by the pupils, but also
their mental discipline and correct habits OF
thought.
THE MIN ERvA,
One of the literary societies of the college held |
their third anniversary on Tuesday evening |
in the college hall, which was beautifully DE-
corated, and crowded by an intelligent and |
appreciauvo audience. The music, by mem
bers Of the society, was excellent Some of
the instrumental pieces were rendered with
very great skill and power, giving evidence
of decided talent and application in the
young performers. Essays were read by
Miss Perkins, of Maryland, Miss Day, Of
Dover, Miss Pickles and Miss HILL of Will
mingtOn. Miss Prettyman, OF Milford, and
Miss Huntzinger, Of Philadelphia, read
oolloquy on Dress, and the entertainment
closed with piece called Offerings 10 the
Priestess Of Nature, in which ten young
ladies took part
This was very beautiful affair, happily
conceived and admirably performed, and
very much admired. This anniversary was
a complete success and added new laurels 10
the Minerva.
THE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATIONS,
Composed OF graduates OF former years,
celebrated their seventh reunion on Wed
nesday evening, with exercises according TO
the following;
PROGRAMME.
Chorus -Alumnae Association.
Prayer.
Solo, (lnslrumenta)-Il Pirata, by NJ.
Ella Yates, Wilmington, Del.
Duet Vocal Music Of the Birds, by
Misses Williamson and Curtis.
Secretary's Report by Annie NJ. Galliner,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Solo, Vocal. )-"Ahl have sighed to
rest me, by Mrs. Emma Lore Lodge, Clay
mont, Del.
-(Instrumental.) -Echoes of the
Rhine, by Misses Slime and Miller.
Memoirs.-Miss Annie milford, Mrs.
Carrie Jacques Mitchell, by Helms E. Pit
man, Smyrna, Del
Requiem, by Alumnae Association.
Poem.-The Old Old Story, by Mrs,
Emma Lore Lodge.
solo-Cvocal)- Mon Yer, by Tito
Matte.
Closing Song.-Alumnae Association.
Benediction.
After the audience was dismissed, the
ladies Of the Association, with their guests,
retired to the parlors and spent an hour
in pleasant social intercourse.
COMMENCEMENT.
On Thursday evening the hall was again
crowded, every available foot Of standing
room being occupied at an early hour, by q
brilliant audience, eager to witness the
closing exercises of the graduating class
the great attraction OF the occasion. Or
entering the ball the beauty Of the seen,
that met the eye was calculated to awaken
pleasant emotions and dispose the mind t.
happy frame OF enjoying the musical anC
literary treat TO follow. Skiliul fingers
guided by exquisite taste, had so arranged
flowers and garlands through the hall as Il
make 1t present fary-like appearance
while the eye rested with delight upon tn
beautiful drawings and paintings displaye,
upon the wals-the haudiwork Of the younl
ladies under the instruction of their teacher
Mr. A. 7. Scott Everything bore the i'm
press OF culture and refinement, which
should always be associated with the scene
in which young ladies are trained TO be use
ful, happy and accomplished members o
society.
The essays Of The graduates with music
comprised the exercises OF the evening, ar
ranged according 10 the programme
Anthem, oil be Joyful By Glee Glass
lost. Duet, from Tampa, " By
Belle Metz and Mary E. Kern.
Salulalory with essay,-GOi calls tn,
WOrkmen home, but the Work goes on
LIZZIE 6 Long, FrankIord, Sussex County
Del.
THo,-Fatience BY Emily D. Bishop
Mary E. Burris and Mr.. Lchtenstein.
Piano Solo, Musical Rockets. BY Mar
L. Kern, Allentown, Pa.
Chorus, May Song. BIZ Glee Glass.
Inst Duet, La Baladne. By Carrie Z
Perkins and Mary i. Kern.
Trio, Good Night BY Emily D. Bst
op. Mary E. Burris and Mr.. Lchtensteln.
Essay, knowledge Conducive to Happ
ness. BY Jennie b Shemwell, ChapGcC
St. Mays Co Nd
Vocal Duet ,-Uh Could teach Iii
Nightingale. BY Priscilla Lore and Mar
+ Burrs
Adago ct Finale, from Senate in N,
lor By S Jennie Thornton, Philadelphia,
Pa
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