Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-06-19
MEMPHIS LADIES' INSTITUTE.
commsneemen, ExsreIaes.

pel6 spacious plAuO-fOomni ihutvou y
the Memphis Club Hall, for the place il
which the annual commencement exer
cises should be held. Absence Of many
pupils, whose parents or guardians re
moved them from the city when sickness
alarmed these none.residents, together
with creditable ambition TO concen
traie henceforth select audiences FOL
such occasions, prompted this step
which, as the result has shown, gave
pleasure and satisfaction TO the parents
TO the pupils and the invited guests gen.
orally. IT'S beautiful and refreshing
sight TO see, annually, the young and
unassuming stndents--these beautiful
children and misses, free as yet from
care, trouble aud responsibility Of life
congregate around their proud parents,
their anxious teachers, so rich and
promising for every sphere of fu-
ture. And is there aught half so
sweet TO the schoolgirl as the ap.
prmching commencement exercises
| For nine long months she has ceaselessly
studied her lessons, and within the col
lege doors gathered those eyergrowing
pearls Of knowledge and wisdom. which,
though always in sight, are ever so
far of, so difficult TO be reached.
During the whole Of the past year,
removed from every influence OF attrac-
ton. save that which kindly teacher or
parent exercises upon her young and
susceptible heart, what could, at this OPP
perfume hour, give her greater pleasure
than kindly, friendly mention other past
doinqs. kindly greetings to her absent
friends through the truthful columns oil
the LEDGER, which she has read since
she was a little child2 Allow me, then,
TO allude to the programme of last night,
and give q short and impartial record.
Perhaps no effort Of pupil is better
test of her mental strength or acquired
education than the production OF an
essay" and consequently will mention
firstly the essays read. Miss Hester
Williams. a daughter Of j. ID. Williams,
read what may be termed very suitable
theme for an occasion like this, Vanity
of human grandeur" The text should in
culcate itself into every young persons
heart Miss Hester did the subject good
Justice, azd for her very clear enuncia-
ton. as well as for the thought the sub
iect was given, earned rapturous ap-
plause. Miss Louise Damman had
novel idea for an essay, and deserves
great credit for making such a happy
strike. She is fine scholar, OF pre-
possessing appearance and good merit;
NAV. when next she will be heard, fur
nish another of these interesting sub
iects. Misses Damman and Russell did
remarkably we'll, and were no less APP
preciated than those previously mem
toned.
The dialogue by Misses Damman and
Kirk was ably rendered and reflected
credit upon the young coloquial scholars.
Miss Katie is well known among her
friends and prettily spoken OF. Misses
King and Bell must pardon if l can
not speak at length Of their good efforts;
they were splendid A few words for the
musical part of the programme: Miss
Graves, Miss Spicer, Miss James, Miss
Matthews, Miss Koran, Miss Lizzie Ray,
Misses Smith, McLemore, Mahan, Fus-
sell and Clements-each of these charm
ing little misses was up to the expecta-
ton, and by future exertions will sue
coed in the difficult study of music.
We cannot omit on this occasion to par
ticularize upon the efforts and abilities
of young but very bright and talented
little musician, Miss Kate McGehee.
Thalberg's Home, Sweet Home at no
time is a plaything, and when attempted
by so young disciple reflects so much |
more credit. She played this enduring |
composition with technique art and strict |
observation to science, yet with such |
feeling and abandon, which demands |
close cengeniality to the theme and idea
Of the author. Your correspondent
knows the piece in all its movement,
and followed the performer closely, and
at the end of the piece was quite con-
vinced that Miss Kate will make her
mark. We frequently passed an hour /
in st. Patricks Church and listened to
the beautiful lingering of hers on the
large organ. Miss McGehee will fur
nish another OF those bright amateurs
of music, who in the well known person
of a former pupil Of the institute is
but shortly preceded. Misses Glennie
Smith and Buchanan received beautiful
medals for penmanship and French, and
could not expect line further this year.
They graduated last year with high hon
ors, and are fondly remembered as young
ladies of grace and elegance. The
cheerful and smiling faces of Misses
Dora Jones aud Sledge were missed by
their many friends. should like to
add a few words about the corps of
teachers associated with the institute.
Mr.. Winkler has lived in Memphis for
nearly twenty years, and has earned
that high reputation, which but truly re-
fleets what talent and merit generally
establishes with discriminating public.
Mrs. Boylan is known in the city as a
very fine vocalist, and ranks high as a
musician and accomplished lady. She
has Of late become very popular with
our musical people. Mrs. Mary Ed
monds, long associated with the school,
is a very valuable acquisition to the in
stitute, and is a fine musician. Miss
Sallie WhitmOre is remembered by the
citizens Of Memphis as a superior
scholar, and is as agreeable and attrac.
tive as assistant as she is beautiful
and charming as the young lady. To
Mr.. Whitman, the linguist and musician,
much credit is due.
10 MRS. McOehee, the prlnelpal, put
one word. She has reason to look proudly
about the scene, from whittier part frsm
her and hers, to meet again, ] hope,
in June, 1874. Some Of the very bright
est talent among the young ladies Of our
city has been reared and cultivated I'M
der her immediate care, and may the
future permit her to guide more towards
the path Of intelligence and education.
1t must nurse the happiest feelings TO
look about, and in the smiling gratifca-
ton Of our friends see our work APP
proved. The voice Of the peoples cou9-