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ATHENS FEMALE INSTITUTE.
ATHENS. Ala. June. lS7.

ENC, ALA. ~ kuc, 1910.
EDITORS CHRONICLE: The Com
mencement exercises of Athens (Ala.)
Female Institute have just closed
During the past four years, this old
and well established institution, has
been under the successful supervision
of that able scholar and refined christ
ian gentleman, Rev. J. NJ Wright.
On Sunday morning, June Sth, the
Baccalaureate sermon was preached by
Rev. ". II. Armstrong, of North Ala,
Conference. We find in our day many
living illustrations of the truth con-
tanned in the words of his text: But
woman that feareth the Lord, she
shall be praised. Proyerb 80, 81
Thesermon was clear, wellconstructed,
beautiful and eloquent. The young
ladies to whom it was specially adj
dressed could not fail to be impressed
with the high dignity, solemn respon-
sibility and mighty influence of culti-
waited christian womanhood.
Examination of classes began on
Monday morning, and was continued
through Tuesday The exercises
throughout were satisfactory to pa
irons and creditable to pupils who had
been dilligent, and to a Faculty that
had been faithful. We cannot refrain
from making remark upon the ex-
animation Of the Primary classes
Their correct department, ease of
manner, prompt and accurate answers
to questions propounded, plainly
evinced the patient care and judicious
instruction which had been bestowed
upon them, and reflected great honor
upon the intelligent and accomplished
wife of the Principal, who, although
devoting a portion of her time aud Ia
Dor to more advanced classes, was not
unmindful of the progress of their lit
tie ones. Our learned Prof. and his
efficient ''help meet" are not among
those who neglect the primary branches
of education. The foundations upon
which they endeavor to erect a noble,
lofty, christian character are carefully,
firmly laid. Children placed under
their tutelage, at the very out set are
taught what many people never learn,
how to study methodically and think
correctly,
Next in order came the Junior
Glass. After being thoroughly drilled
and trained to study in the Primary
department you, are not surprised to
learn that their report is good, their
attainments respectable and their ex-
animation truly gratifying.
On Monday night the chapel of the
Institution was crowded to overflow
ing with an audience that were re-
called with a musical entertainment
which gave pleasing evidence of the
skill and taste of the teachers of this
divine art. Miss Ella Hall, one of
the most competent and thorough tea
chers we have ever known in this sec
ton, has had charge of the Music De-
partment. Her proficiency in Instru-
mental Music is without question,
while her equal as vocalist is seldom
found. She and her worthy assistant
Miss Coles, have reason to eOngratu-
late. themselves upon the success of
their concert; the performances of the
evening delighted the audience, and
furnished ample proof of the profcien-
cy of their pupils.
The closing exercises of the gradu-
ating class we're conducted in the Meth
odist church on Tuesday night. Five
young ladies had completed the course
of study prescribed by this Institution
now came forward to receive its final
and browning honors. One young la
dy however was prevented from atten-
dance by serious sickness in her ia
theirs family; the remaining four
read essays which were smooth in die
ton, clear in thought and pure. and re-
ligious in sentiment. These essays
manifested scholarship and mental
discipline which entitled the young Ia
dies to the diplomas which were then
conferred, accompanied by brief but
touching remarks from the President.
In accordance with his custom Prof.
Wright presented each member Of the
class with a Bible; a beautiful and
symbolic act whose sacred significance
impressed every thinking mind. After
the presentation he read an appro-
pirate and practical, yet, eloquent adj
dress to those who were about to go
forth from their Alma Mater, to meet
the duties and responsibilities of life,
for which all true education endeav-
ors to quulify its subject.
With this term the labors of our be-
loved principal and his wife, in Ath-
ems Female Institute, comes to close.
Contrary to the wishes of his patrons
and the entire community, he has re-
signed this position with the intention
of removing to your city. The pat
rons of GAINESVILLE Female Academy
may well rejoice that it has secured the
services of a scholar so ripe, an edu-
Gator so judicious and a christian so
pure and devout, as Rev. j. M. Wright.
For him we bespeak the hearty CO.
operation of all friends of female ed
ucation, and while he carries with him
our profound regrets at his resignation,
he has our best wishes for his prosper
ity in his new field of labor.
FRANK BRANDON.
The Country Press.
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