Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07


epistle.
FEMALE ACADEMY.
Commencement Exercises.
THE exercises began Friday the
23rd ult., with the examination in the
Preparatory Department which was
continued through all the Depart
ments, closing on Tuesday. The ex-
animation was close and thorough,
giving entire satisfaction to the friends
and patrons of the institution.
THE ART LEvEE,
on Friday. evening, being a new
feature in Academic exercises, attract
ed a crowd of some eight hundred per-
sons whose countenances and lips ex-
pressed the pleasure derived from the
brilliancy of the display. The chief at
traction was, of course, the painting,
wax and hair work, ETC., executed by the
class under the tuition of Miss Kate
Carney, formerly of MurfreesbOro.
The surprising proficiency of the class,
after an instruction of only ten months,
is the best commentary upon the taste
and genius of the pupils and the
skill and industry of the teacher. In
styling this the chief attraction of the
evening, we would, by no means, I'M
derate the effect of the beautifully dec
Grated halls, the tasteful arrangement
of the specimens of art, nor the bril-
liant display of beauty and fashion-all
blending and harmonizing as single
picture of rare beauty. Our crowded
columns forbid a detailed account of
all that is worthy of special notice, and
we can do no more than pronounce the
levee happy success, the works of
art more than credit to the class, and
the class more than a credit to the
teacher and the institution.
THE COMMENCEMENT SERMON,
on Sunday at eleven, was delivered by
DR.. Summers, of Nashville, and was a
most able and learned discourse, keep
ing the large audience deeply interes-
ted throughout.
r.
on Tuesday night were attended by
one of the largest audiences we have
ever seen in the Academy Hall.
THE ADDRESS,
by DIR. Sears, was short. but appro-
pirate and interesting, and was fol-
lowed by the
which were read in the order in which
we give them below:
The Salutatory-'Genius' by Miss
Sue FL. Mclean, of this city-was a
most excellent one, filled with happy
thoughts, beautifully expressed and
we'll read.
The Latin Salutatory-'Roma"
Miss Matte A. Hunter, ofthis county
was read in an excellent manner, but
having forgotten most of our Latin,
and not having lexicon with us, we
are incompetent to testify as to the
matter of it.
Beauty, Wealth and Intellect" by
Miss Pauline Cralle, a very fruitful
subject, was well treated by its author,
and was greatly admired by the audi
ence.
Shoes Miss Annie L. Chill
ders, of Pulaski, Tenn.-was one of
the finest essays we have ever heard,
showing versatility of talent which is
rarely met with. Her hearers were at
times amused by the wit therein, and
again moved almost to tears by the sad
thoughts called up as she drew some of
the darker pictures suggested by her
subject One of the greatest charms
Of this essay was in the manner of its
delivery, every sentence being clearly
enunciated, and distinctly heard in all
parts of the hall. We would be glad
to have the privilege of publishing this
essay.
Wandering Thought" -by Miss V.
Alice Moore, of Pulaski, Tenn.-was
well written, we'll read, and highly ap-
preciated by The audience.
Let the Light Enter" by Miss Liz
zie L. Sebree. of Paducah, Ky.-was
one of the best essays of the evening,
and Miss Sebree's pleasing manner,
and elegant delivery added much to
its beauty.
Chronicles Miss Bette H.
Humphreys, of this city-was pro-
nounced an excellent piece of compo-
sition by all who heard it.
"Fireside Angels Miss Ruth
B. Wisdom, of this city-was well
chosen and well handled subject, de-
livered in a clear and distinct voice,
Mohammedanism" by Miss Sallie
A. Moore, of Johnsonville, Tenn
elected the praise of all we heard speak
of it.
Demonstrative Affection" - by
Miss Jennie B. Stewart, of this
city-was an elegantly written essay,
replete with fine thoughts and beauti-
full diction.
BELLS, and Their Association"-by
Miss Mollie B. Boone, of Mayfeld,
Ky.-was. praised by all, in regard to
both composition and delivery.
"A Wreath for Eternity Miss
Sallie A. Mizell, of this city, was full
of beautiful thoughts and delivered in
such manner as to add effectiveness to
her subject.
"Les Liasoas Brisies, "" Broken
Ties"-by Miss Fannie Irwin, of this
city-was well read, and We suppose
well written, but as our French Was
neglected in our early youth, we are
not able to state positively.
The Valedictory-" Our Alma Ma
ter'-by Miss Fannie McCrory, of
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