The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-06-29

| This institution, located at Oxford, and
under the Presidency Of Rev. c. H. Bell.
closed its session of 1S70-'71 on Thursday
night last. Other engagements prevented
our attendance on Monday and Tuesday
nights, but we had the full benefit of We'd
nesday and Thursday nights. On Monday
night the young lady SophomOres held
forth TO a large audience. There were .
dozen fair competitors for the prize. The
speeches by the young ladies were inter
spersed by appropriate music, under the
direction of Prof. Stewart.
Tuesday night was the Anniversary of
the U. L. o. Society. What IL. L. o.
stands for is THE secret of the Society. The
mischieyeous boys interpret it ugly Little
Owls but that is misnOmer, for it would
be difficult to find a more attractive collec-
ton of student Misses. The young ladies
of the Society conduct manuscript Maya,
zine, selections from which were read on
Tuesday night by the several young lady
contributors.
On Wednesday night the audience room
was densely packed. The Gipsey Queen
Operatta was to be performed, and Col I'll.
w. Walter, of Holly Springs, was to present
the prize to the successful prize declaimer.
The prize was beautiful Bible Miss Mary
Murdock, of Lafayette county was the for
tunate competitor, and although her subject
was "LosT," she gained the prize. Col.
walter, always apt and ready. and eloquent,
was peculiarly felici:ous in his remarks on
this occasion. The Operatta followed, and
gave great satisfaction. We have not space
for details, but will merely add that while
all performed their parts most creditably.
Misses Sallie McEwen, Ida Cooper and
Laura Jones acted the leading parts with
decided ability. They are trio of sweet
voealists. Miss McEwen is especially gifted.
On Thursday night, the Graduating Class
received their Diplomas from the hands of
the President. The following are the names
of the young ladies, and the subject of their
Essays on the occasion:
Latin Salutatory Ida Cooper ed
HONOR McLemoresville, Tenn.
Essay-The Pen and its Influences, Miss
Eliza Armstrong, Pittsboro, Miss.
Essay-"Let there be Light,'-Miss La
Yinia Guthrie, st. Joseph, Mo.
Essay--The Present Century-Miss Matte
on,-McLomoresville, Tenn.
Essay-"Gold Under Gilt, Miss Jennie
Dobyns, Oxford, Miss.
Essay--"Man never is, but always to be
| blest, Miss Lulu Wall, Batesville, Tenn.
Essay-A Wreath for Eternity,-Miss Lou
Burney, Oxford, Miss.
Essay-"Our Thoughts are Heard in Hea-
en,"-MisS Ellen Buntin, Tallahatchie Co..
Miss.
Essay-POpular Fallacies. = Miss Ida
Cooper, McLemoresville, Tenn.
neutrality-suspicious. of Life are We
Miss Annie Buntin, list honor,) Tallahatchie
Co., Miss.
Miss Buntin's Essay will probably appear
in TIE CLARION. Its matter, and manner OF
delivery, ELECTED hearty applause.
The COMMENCEMENT Exercises through
out gave great satisfaction, and the most
casual observer will conclude his visit 10
Union Female College with the firm con-
yietion that young ladies can there receive
a thorough education, and that their health,
comfort and happiness are matters of chief
concern with President Bell and his good
lady, and their accomplished co laborers.
The next session of the College opens on
Monday, September 18th. Address Rev. y.
II. Bell, Oxford, Miss, for Catalogue.