Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-06-22
THE GAINES INSTITUTE.
The Graduates, and Address Of Hon. /. C.
Haynes.

The Graduates, and Address Of hOH. /. c.
Haynes.
Last week we gave short and imperfect
notices Of the examination Of b Gaines
Institute, and the progress Of the students
| manifested that labor and industry on the
partOf the teachers and students had char
scteriEed the past session. But interesting
az was the examination, the exhibition on
| Tuesday evening was still more so. In
deed, it was a most brilliant affair The
schoolrOom was crowded with the beauty,
fashion and intelligence Of the city, and
| everything demonstrated the teachers
/ skill and the pupils capacity. We have
never before attended a school shat
| showed more success on the part Of 10th
| students and teachers. The occasion viii
long be remembered by those who were
| present with feelings and emotions of the
most pleasursble character, both on ac-
| count Of the many points OF interest pre-
| scented by the programme, as we'll as the
/ display Of the deep interest shown by
many of our citizens, prominent among
whom we recognized Hon. Jefferson Da-
/ Wis. In writing q brief account Of what
~transpirsd during the progress Of the ex-
ercises. we are at a loss to say what
particular part was the most to
| be aimirsdths concord ofsWeet sounds"
that smanated from the young ladies at
| the piano, their dialogues, their essays or
| the very instructive and beautiful address
| Of Colonel Haynes. It was 8 beautiful
scene 10 see Miss Bowers upon the stage,
surrounded by such q beVy Of pretty
| Young ladies', sweet a. the doWers that
+ adorned them, radiant in floating ribbons
and Hosting dresses-young ladies'
standing with reluctant feet,
Where the brook and river meet,
Mnnamhnnn and fleet
How fair and young they looked The
blondes with their golden trssses and soft
blue eyes,, and the brunettes with their
raven locks and eyes Of poetic FIRE! How
brilliant was their little butterfly world,
where sAch member rsvolved as a star OF
the first magnitude, and there were no
eclipsesi How gayly they tossed care TO
the winds and thought how delightful
would be life If there we're no hard lessons
to be learned.
The march from "The Prophet" a bril-
liant quartette, performed by Misses
Mollie Saffsrrans, Lizzie Walker, Julia
Lehner and Mary HitZdeld.
Norma" q solo, finely executed by
Miss Jennie Tmms.
The first part Of the May Queen" and
its conclusion the former recited by
MoIie Parker, a little golden-haired
blonde. with inimitabls grace and abandon,
the latter with exquisite pathos and
purity Of expression, by Miss Katie
Kirk.
"Onward, Boatlet, Swiftly Gliding" a
charming vocal duet, rendered with taste
and expression by Misses Lizzie Petit and
Emma Denie.
Composition, by Miss Lizzie Petit, a
unique and pleasing essay, admirably
read.
Invitation a Ia Valse,' an instrument
tai duet, srtisticslly performed by Misses
Mary Hitzfeld and Julia Lehner.
Recitstion-"Maud Muller"-by Miss
Mouie Carroll. The beautiful personal
appearance OF the young lady, combined
with her ease and grace Of manner, eX-
celled anything the writer Ver saw, and
realized the Maud Muller OF the poets
conception.
Solo" Cherry Valley Polka "a bril-
liant piece, srtisticslly performed by Miss
Myrs Reed.
HSongs Of Home "-an exquisite vocal
solo, by Miss Lizzie Petit.
"Laughter"-Rn essay by Miss Minna
Treadwell, evincing a depth OF thought
rarely seen in 3 school girl. 1t was read
in q modest, easy, natural manner, show
ing that the young lady was mistress Of
the occasion.
The candidates for the gold medals
offered to those who had been perfect in
department and punctuality during the
session, were Misses Katie and Cassie
Hill in the primary departments, and
Misses Lizzie Walker, Mary Hitzfeld, Julia
Lshuer and Gsrtie Hart in the junior and
senior departments. The medal was drawn
in the junior class by Miss Lizzie Walker,
and in the preparatory by Miss Katie Hill.
Miss Lizzie Walker Is the daughter Of the
late Col. Sam. Walker, and the many
friendf,WhO will forever cherish his mem
ory, were carried back to other days when
uu-r hHu aurrwhAar q hauTHTfrnA honn-
meFry-hesrted creature, successful in a
contest where it WIS an honor to win.
Those who had violated no rules, but were
prevented by sickness from attending
school regularly were Misses Mollie Car
roll, Jennie Underhill, Lizzie Chandler,
Mary Cobb, Sslits JUdson Rnd May Hill.
Silver medals were awarded BY Miss
Bowers in her music class to Miss Mamie
Lucas and Bertha Apperson.
Overture (Caliph Of Bagdsd) bysMisses
L. Walker and Lena Simmons, daughter
Of Judge Simmons, o. Sardis. A brilliant
piece executed with great taste and skill.
Shubert's S~erenade, a vocal duet, sung
with charming expression by Misses En-
ma Denie and Mary Hitzfeld.
RecitatiOn-"Old Clock on the Stairs"
by Miss Sue Rsyner, rejecting by her
dramatic style, great credit upon her
teachers.
Due5-"Lucia dI LammermOor,' by
Miss Mollie Ssffsrrans and Prof. Syfert.
When the Professor and his fair pupil
took their seats at the instrument, they
we're beyond the reach of criticism.
Composition by Miss Gertie Hart,
"Gems OF Ancient Art" An admirable
bUrlssque In HUmpty Dumpty, and other
poems written in the most heroic style.
Vocal Duet-"Wilt thou be gone,
love-" by Miss Sue Winchester and Liz
zie Walker. This beautiful song WIS rem
dered with great taste and feeling.
Duett-"Balladmi," another instru-
mental piece performed by Misses Hitz-
field and Lshner.
Essay, Valedictory, Carnival of
Dreams" by Miss Susie Winchester,
daughter Of Geo. W. Winchester. The
valedictory was a fsultlSss piece of COM
position and was read with great periec-
ton. This young lady has Just entered
the theater of life, with all the glad
buoyancy of youth still about her; her
thoughts are redOlent Of LIES young
dream. The goodness Of her soul was
mirrored in hersoft eyes and dwelt on her
sweet smile.
Vocal duet by Misses Hitzfeld and
Franklin, g farewell song.
Grand March, Faust, ION two pianos, by
Miss Susie Winchester, Myrs Read, |
Mary Hitzfeld a~ndsJulis Lehner.
Presentation Of writing desk 10 Miss V. |
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half Of the members Of the senior depart
ment, with a few appropriate remarks.
In response Miss Bowers said she had
been taken so completely by surprise that
she could scarcely ind words to express
her appreciation Of the beautiful and sp-
prOpriste gift. She could only assure
them OF her gratitude for their adectionste
remembrance. Endesred az they we're to
her BY their gentle and lady-like deport-
nent, their invarisble sweetness of dispo-
sition, no tangible gift was needed to con-
vince her Oftheir love and esteem.
Presentation Of diplomas and gold
medals we're also presented TO the grad
mates by the principals.
Those who had the greatest number Of
perfect tickets for scholarship in the pre-
1sratOry department were Misses Lucy
Franklin, Lizzie Chandler, Jennie Robin
iOn and Katie Hul.
The exercises were closed by a short but
ible and interesting speech from Colonel
Z. G. Haynes We give IL below, and a
)erusal viii show that while It is brief
impressive, It is felicitOus in thought
md expression.
Misses Susan Winchester and Gertie
Hart:
Young Ladies-In compliance with the
equsst Of yOur accomplished teachers,
he Misses Bowers, L am present to pre-
en5 TO you on behalf OF themselves and
be trustees, these diplomas, as the last
nd highest testimonials which they are
70 bestoW on you as graduates of
lanes Institute, for your diligence, in
.ustry and scholarship.
l perform this duty with the more
'lsasure becsuBe, from what my eyes have
cen and my ears have heard, / deem you I
very way worthy to receive these high {
enviRble hOnOrs. :
You have now passed, young ladies', Z
uccessfully and hOnOrably through the
Intensely interesting period Of your AGA S
emic lives. I am fully satisfied, from your
Examination, that you have acquired that
Intelligence, learning, delicRcy and refine
lent, which the intellectual and moral
you have received from Your &C.
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