Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-06-14
A GRAND oCCAsIoN :
The Memphis Conference FsmaI'
Institute commencement.
An UnparalIeIea sueeess.

An Unparalleled success.
The Commencement Exercises Of thil
renowned Institution closed on wednesday
last, after extending through nearly two
weeks The exercises Throughout wert
unusually interesting, attracting unpreee
dsnted crowds and exciting an interest
never before equalled in this City or section
en- similar occasion. The examination OIL
Glasses began on Monday the 18th ultimo
and occupied the entire week. In this ex.
animation remarkable degree Of proficieR.
ey was exhibited by the pupils, and the
admirable discipline Of the schesl fully and
forcibly displayed. A large number Of
visitors from abroad were in attendance,
and with one voice pronounced the occa-
sion one Of SURPRISING interest. The
examination Of classes closed on Friday
Evening the 9th with a grand
EXHIBITION BY THE PREPARATORY De
PARTsTENT
under the direction Of that accomplished
lady and educator, Mrs. Sarah A. Hays.
The exercises in this department consisted
in essays, defamation. eharades, dialogues
and music, all beautifully rendered, reflect
ing credit on both the pupils and their
teacher. In truth, no evening during this
Grand Commencement was more rich with
charming features than Friday evening the
9th. Miss Annie Hicks, as FAIRY Queen,
and Charlie Hicks as a "base baller," were
especially compImented by the large and
delighted audience. The rare talent dis
played by all the young folks on the occa-
sion, their proficiency, grace, and deport-
ment, was the subject Of universal cOmmeE-
dation.
CONIsIENcEsFENT SERMON.
On sunday morning the Sth the Rev. A. r..
Winfield, DID,, Of Arkansas, preached the
Commencement Sermon in the first Metho-
dist Church. 1t was a splendid efsrt, and
we heartily endorse the sentiment Of a
distinguished divine who heard it, that il
was, indeed ga gospel sermon preached on
a commencement OCCASION
THE EUZKLION SOCIETY.
On Monday the 9th the morning was con-
sumed in Evolutionary exercises by the
whole school, and the evening by the Euze-
lion Society in addresses, compositions,
debates, dialogues and music. The e1iclen-
cy of the school in Elocution was not only
creditable but remarkable. It is too much
the habit Of teachers TO neglect this import
ant art, the art Of Elocution, and we were
especially gratifed to see that the Memphis
Conference Female Institute fully appreci-
ates its value as evidenced by the graceful
Of Monday morning. At
night the Great Hall Of the Institute was
crowded, TO witness the Annual Exhibition
of the famed Euzelion Society. Compost
ton after Composition, sweetened with
Music rare and beautiful, was served up by
the Society. The debate on the question Of
Fashion, was both amusing and instructive.
The disputants were Misses Georgia A.
Mimms, Addie Z. FuIlilove, L. Willie Lee,
and Cora b. Anderson, and most eloquent
ly and forcibly did they present their re.
spective views. Chow-Chow, read by Miss
Apphia T. Chester, brought "down the
house" with its happy hits and sharp but
good humOred wit.
TUESDAYS FEAST.
Tuesdays exercises were 4 feast indeed,
full mingling of soul and body with one
lbject-the "beautiful and true A part
IF the Graduating Class read their Essays
IN this day, and won high encomiums from
Ill present. Miss Lille NJ. Hudson, Of this
City, and Miss Matte r. Darlington, Of
Winona, Miss, delivered the AIumnGe
Addresses, which were choice specimens
II literary grace and beauty. The address
II the Rev. A. r. Winfield, DID, before
he AlumnH was pronounced by all who
heard it, matchlesS literary production.
THE GRAND CONCERT
On Tuesday night, even before the sun
lad retired to its couch amid the western
waves, the Hall Of the Institute was filled
With men, women and children, all burning
o hear that concord of sweet sounds"
which have never yet failed to fill its classic
Tails on Commencement occasions. The
he Annual Concert of the NJ. c. z. Insti-
ute has become one of the institutions of
he city, and is looked forward to by both
Id and young with all the fresh delight
hat child INDUCES on the approach oil
Christmas On this occasion, expectation
Eas more than realized. The selections
nd their execution were almost perfect.
rom opera to ballad, through all the me-
Of be autiful music, the Concert
vas a brilliant success. Professor Whita-
Ter and his accomplished assistant, Miss
Iary Greaves, deserve unbounded praise
or the resplendant musical feast with
which they served the public on Tuesday
hight
THE LAST DAY.
wednesday closed this never 10 be for
often and brilliant Commencement. The
graduating Glass read their essays and
bishop w. NJ. Wightman, ID. e, delivered
he Annual Address. The essays were Of a
Ugh order. and the address Of the Rev
Bishop a beautiful and finished literary
Production. Those who won the acme OF
cholastic acknowledgements Miss
S Cora B. Anderson, Sallie Blakely, Sallie
!. Brooks, Helen L. Freeman, Addie E.
Annie Gathings, Matte A. Hill,
Amanda V. Lacky, L. Willie Lee, Georgia
\. Minis, Ella A. Moss, Bell G. Perkins,
,allie stephens, Gertrude !. Stoval and
Jannie V. Brooks, brilliant boquet Of ac-
and beauty, MT to adorn So
lety in ITS highest walks, and giving evil
lence of their worth not only as students
,ut as ladies of heart and brain.
THE PAETY.
The crOwning flower OF all was the party
IN wednesday night, when youth and
beauty met, and disciplined intellect, in
tead of impulse, ruled the hour. To the
,redit of the institute be 1t said, that the
ABANDON" incident to a closing exhibition
lid not rob the party Of a single jewel. All
n all, it was a rich and instructive feast Of
'easOn and flow Of SOUL"
Next week we Will have more to say
bout this grand institution Of learning.