Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

hOIOaUs mOSb OF Inc sCQOOi5 began Lu6ll
yacatiors several weeks since, but the
Atheneum session continues through the
full term of ten calendar months, from the
first of September to the end of June.
The Board of Examiners for the present
term was composed of qui,e number Of
the best scholars from Columbia and oil
several from abroad; and it must hive been
very agreeable to the officers and faculty OF
the Athereum TO receive their report of I'M
qualified satisfaction with ali Of the exam
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---.-. COMMENCEMENT SERMON. III
Rev: w. o. Bailey, Of this city, was SO
unwell as TO render it Impossible for him
to preach the commencement sermon, &C.
cording to appointment. This was sad
disappointment TO bis numerous friends.
The sacred music prepsred for the occasion
was artistic and at the same time classical.
THE GYPSY oPERETTA OF THE TWIN
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On Tuesday evening al an early hour the
large and elegant hail of the Atheneum
was crowded with visitors from this and
Other States, (the largest audience that we
ever saw assembled in the hall) in ample
time TO hear the charming oPeretta OF the
"Twin Sisters" This beautiful compost
ton was written by Saroni; altered and
re-arranged for the occasion, introducing
Scena and Aria, (. ON s'Vielka," by Meyers
beer. The performance was under the d.
rection Of the accomplished Miss Jose
Freeman, daughter of Gen. Freeman of
Jackson, Miss. II was delightfully."- render
ed by the Atheraun music school. The
whole entertainment was enjoyable beyond
description. Miss Carrie Smith acted her
character second TO no one who has ever
yet assumed such character here, as was ex-
pressed by every one in the audience. Her
singing reminded Us of the Adeina Patti OF
fifteen years ago.
EXAMINATION OF PEsTALOZZIAN DE-
PARTMENT.
Next day, Wednesday, was devoted to
the examination of the restalozzian or pri-
mary department., under the very success.
full management Of Mrs. Irwin of Memphis,
Tenn, a former graduate Of this institu.
ton. In these, as in all OF the other exam.
inations, the professor or tutoress announced
the work that had been done during the
session, and the Board of Examiners after
selecting subject, instituted rigid exsmi-
nations.
SHme Of the recitations were I'M urrs4 III
ed, snd the school CT oruses, interpreted
through the exercises, we're decidedly the
best we ever heard, and were heartily en-
joyed by the audience.
THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
showed thorough scholarship and marked
ability in their Rotations, and proved very
clearly that they FAD been taught to ex-
press themselves fuent'y as well as to en-
gage in deep thought. Several classes in
modern languages would have done credit
10 any university, and it was matter OF
regret when their tire for recitation was
exhausted. No institution in the South
surpasses the Athen&um in the important
art of composition, which is made matter
of daily study in all of the classes.
GRAND CONCERT OF VOCAL AND INsTRU-
MENTAL MUSIC.
Thursday evening was devoted to the
grand concert Of vocal and Instrumental
music, under the direction of Prof. Z. Won
Adelung. During the entertainment all of
the pupils, vocal and instrumental, were
permitted to show what progress they had
made in music during the past session, and
In many Instances it was very great or
perfe city wonderful. The selections were
varied, beautiful and from the best masters,
and it would not be too much to say that
TIT whole event was grand success. Some
CT the pieces, arranged for number of pu-
pills upon the piano, harp and guitar, were
very fine, and the choruses were superior.
Indeed this concert compared fayorably
with the best ever given at the Athenaum,
which is justly celebrated for its fine con-
certS. acknowledgements.
LATIN CLASSES.
a number of Latin classes distinguished
themselves in their examinations in that
language, history and literature. The de-
psrtment of matn ematics was never more
successful than it is at present. and the
same may be truthfully said Of all the othe
departments of the Athen@um. T
PENMANSHIP, DRAWING, PAINTING AND
FANCY WORK.
In the parlors we were invited to inspect
large array Of specimens in penmanship,
drawing, painting and fancy work of every
description by the pupils; and we were
agreeably surprised at the quality and the
quantity Of the specimens.
soIREE DANSANTE. -
The dancing soiree, superintendent by
Miss Hattie Mckenzie of Nashville, was as
beautiful as it was delightful, aud it is as
touishiDg what an air of grace and poetry
of notion this fine art gives TO the fair pu-
pills.
EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR
GRADUATION. . ..r
Friday morning was devoted to the oral
examinations of the candidates for gradua-
ton: the written examinations had been in
progress during the past month. We can
safely say that the young ladies all acquit-
ted themselves with honor to themselves
and to their successful teachers.
THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
took place Friday Afternoon, when Miss
Vrgie Akin, Of this city, read most
charming address to the Allumn@.
GEN. ". c. wHITTHOREE's
Grafton was in bis most eloquent strain.
PROF. RoBT. d. SMITH
awarded diplomas to about thirty fair
pupils, the six following Of whom were
graduates: Misses Mary Bingham, Sue
Evans, Alice HeTriLg, Amanda Morgan,
Elsie Orr and Carrie Smith.
The delightful exercises closed with a
grand chorus from Mozsrt's Twelfth Mass.
CHOLERA.
It is amusing to see and hear the people
here talk about the number CT cases that
die in your city through the day. They
generally shoot off their mouth until s
O'Clock p. NJ, as that is the hour the mail
arrives here from Nashville. Then you
can see the people rushing to Al. Frierson
and Billie Engle's news depot to get that
reliable newspaper, the UNION AND
AMERICAN, and then go to their homes all
satisfied.
MR.. W. W. CHERRY.
The Superintendent of the "Dolly Var
den Water Works" Of our city was on Satur-
day last fined $40, for keeping fish in the
basin that Is connected with said Water
Works. In justice to Mr.. Cherry, We will
say, that be submitted his case like "little
man." and says he will never do the Ike
again. ..........
MARROW GUAGE.