The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-08-22

great satisfaction to find all the productions
had not only been of high literary standard,
but also of pure moral character; and in
conclusion, admonished the Societies to initiate
such characters as Polk, Otey and Elliott, the
founders of this Institution, and they could.
never go wrong
After benedction by the Chancellor, the as
semblage departed homeward, and all that re-
mained of the evening was its memory.
On the 18th inst, the Faculty and Board Of
Trustees assembled in the Chapel at the same
time and manner as on the day previous, for
the purpose Of bestowing the diplomas, medals
and prizes. The Trustees annually present
three gold medals for proficiency in scholar
ship and the Professors and friends of the
University offer prizes for distinction in several
separate schools. The Vice-Chancellor acted
as master of ceremonies, and the medals and
prizes were presented by members selected
from the Board-an address appropriate to the
occasion accompanying each presentation. Of
the diplomas, six were conferred--one in
Chemistry, three in English Literature and
two in Metaphysics. These were the first
diplomas conferred by the University, and
thus contributed to make the occasion one of
special interest and Importance.
When the presentations were concluded, the
choir burst forth in praise by singing the
"Gloria in Excelsis,", after which the audience
was dismissed with the benediction.
The remaining days of the week were equally
as pleasantly spent as the preceding, notwith-
standing the weather was very unfavorable for
festivities.
On the evening of the llth inst, grand re-
ception was given at the home Of the Head
Master, in honor of Mr.. Davis Almost the
entire population of Sewanee was present;
and the occasion, so vastly enlivened by the
wit and repartee of our distinguished visitor,
will not soon be forgotten by those SO fortunate
as to be present.
The grand annual Hop occurred on the night
of the 18th inst, and it eclipsed anything Of
the kind hitherto inaugurated. The gay and
dashing gallants, the beautiful and fascinating
ladies, gorgeously attired after the most ap-
proved and attractive modes, with the inspiring
music all tended to round the festivities into
one perfect whole, and to blindly infatuate the
yotaries of Terpsichore.
| The Board of Trustees closed its exercise on
the 18th inst, and during which it transacted
important business. The most noted of its
proceedings was the change OF vice-chancellor.
Bishop Quintard rendered his resignation,
though reluctantly, in consequence of his Dio-
cesan duties, and in his stead, the choice of the
Board fell upon our worthy and efficient Head
Master, Gen. ]. Gorgas. He was elected for
three years, having entire charge of the admin
| istrative affairs of the University.
The new term has begun in active force, and
recent pleasant festivities have almost been en-
tirely forgotten amid the busy cares of the
present The register has been increased by
many new names, and We begin another year
under most auspicious circumstances. The
most recent act of the Hebdomadal Board is
the adoption of the collegiate cap and gown as
the prescribed dress for the intermediate and
senior students of the University. This has
been time honored custom at the Universities
of Oxford and Cambridge, in England, but its
introduction here will doubtless afford feast
of amusement and ridicule to the sighted
juniors, and youths of the Grammar School.
The weather has been remarkably warm this
season, the thermometer reaching as high rs
9O0 Now the cool nights of autumn begin TO
approach, and we may safely predict that the
warmest weather has passed.
More again. JAPHET.