Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-18
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Correspondence Of the Union and American.
SHELBYvILLE, June u, 1S72.-The
closing exercises Of the Collegiate Institute
at this place have been unusually brilliant.
Rev. D. Wardlaw, DID,, has conducted,
with signal ability and marked success, this
school for several years, and it is encourag-
ing to note that it is now upon a 6rmer
basis, and has brighter prospects than at
any time since its opening.
The examinations have been in progress
daily all this week and were brought to a
close tonight. @
During the week each class has been
subjected to a rigid examination before an
intelligent and critical public, and the YER
dict is, swell DONE"
DR.. WardlaW has associated with him
now full and complete corps of teachers,
all characterized by fitness, pre-eminence
and zeal unprecedented. 1t would be use
less to attempt minute description of each
class. The mathematical department is
especially good, and the excellence of the
young ladies in this department reflects
great credit upon the head of this depart
ment.
The department of French, too, is con-
Quoted with ability, and most of the gradu-
ating class speak this language with ele-
gance and grace.
The scientific department is under the
direct supervision of DR.. WardlaW, who
having the benefit of a magnificent appar-
atus, has been enabled to give to the young
ladies extraordinary advantages in this
branch.
The primary and Other departments are
conducted with system, and encourage the
lovers Of education in our midst to feel that
we have, truly, good school in which to
train the hearts and minds of the young of
our town and State.
Throughout the whole of the exercises
there have been throngs of NsitOrs, and all
felt pride in the young ladies of our town
and from distance where beauty, graceful
demeanOr and excellence in studies be
spoke so fOrcibly the high order and stand
ing of our community.
The exercises closed tonight with a con-
cert, given by the music class, and with the
graduation of the young ladies who have
completed the prescribed course of study.
At the hour appointed for commencement,
the hall was thronged, and as one gazed
upon the youth and beauty there assembled
they were forcibly reminded Of the fact
that there yet dwells in the heart of old
Tennessee that Characteristic chivalry and
gentleness which has so long distinguished
her. As the school appeared upon the
stage, and burst forth with a song of praise
to GOD, the heart of many one must have
been impressed with the magnifcence of
the scene, and all must have felt that there
cd raal hov
any other city in the State could boast.
The choruses, duets, solos and instru-
mental pieces were all rendered in a man
ner above criticism, and many Of them
could not be excslled.
"Judith," as sung by Miss Wilhoite, was
exquisite, and gave evidence Of high cult
Walton of naturally full and sweet voice.
'I4a Monala," by Miss Bemiss, of New
Orleans, was sung with expression, and the
correctness of her pronunciation of the
French was remarked by all.
"The GOverness," by Miss Barker, was
rendered with animation, and each verse
was hailed with loud applause.
"Call john" by the class, brought forth
applause from the audience, while ave all
Wear Cloaks," by Miss Esther COIN, was
received with a perfect storm of applause.
''Tapping at the Garden Gate" was
sweeuy sung by little Miss Varina Ward
law.
Among the many beautiful instrumental
pieces, we were particularly gratiied with
"DeuT AngeS," by Miss Wilhoite, Carnival
de Venice" by Miss Coin, and "Wander-
ing Jew Waltz, by Miss Schorn and Fay.
GRADUATING ESSAYS.
During the evening "essays" were read
by four of the graduating class. There
were seven prepared to graduate, only
five of whom took diplomas, however, two
preferring to pursue their studies for anoth-
er year. As they are uery young it shows
them to have displayed judgment. The
young ladies are Miss Sallie Schorn and
Miss Jennie Cannon. The first essay was
read by Miss Annie Bemiss, of New Or
leans, was chaste and beautiful, and pre-
5ented with grace characteristic Of this
"fair daughter of the South"
Miss Ida Ivie, of ShelbyVille, read ''Look
Aloft," and in a manner that must have
carried satisfaction to the hearts of her
parents and friends.
Miss Minnie White then read beauti-
full essay entitled "Unity in Diversity" 1t
was logical, was ornate, was strong. She
read with clearness and force, and in her
production displayed thorough knowledge
of rhetoric, employed historical facts to adj
vantage, elaborated with beauty and was
eloquent even in reading. Being native
here and to the manner born," her success
was hailed with JOY by the many who have
learned to love and admire her christian
character, bright record and pure example.
The Valedictory was read by Miss
Annie Logan, of Kentucky, who chose for
for her subject "Let Home be our Sphere
and well did she discharge the trust i'm
posed upon her by her classmates in so
ciety. She reviewed the absurd ideas of
the day in regard to "wOmen's rights" and
proff6red counsel which was wise and
should prove useful. Her manner was un-
eXceptionable, and her parting words were
very feeling. She came amongst us stran-
ger, but she leaves us as one dearly be-
loved. For fifteen minutes large and en-
thusiastic audience drank in her words OF
wisdom, and her closing charge was receiv-
ed with mingled tears and praises.
With an appropriate address to the class
by one delegated to deliver the diplomas,
the exercises closed, and with them ended q
yery successful term. SLEEPY.