Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-06-21
COMMENCEMENT.
uemphIs Conference Female In-
stIrute.

CONCLUDED.
Among the many Interesting features OF
this really grand occasion, were the pre-
sentatiOn OF Medals 70 the Graduating
Class by the Rev. J. A. Heard, and the
awarding Of Diplomas and the comforting
Of Degrees upon the same class by the
President, A. ". JOues, DID, The ad-
dress OF the Rev. J. A. Heard, on the Ocea-
sion, was in fine taste, replete with beauti-
ful thoughts snd wholesome ADVICE
President Jones made some feeling remarks,
which sank deep into the hearts Of all and
called tears TO the eyes OF many, after con-
feTriBg degrees and presenting the class
with diplomas. Al no period in the history
OF this old Institutions history that runs
back over twenty-five years Of usefulness
and hOnOr-has there been an interest in its
success so universal, and future so bright
with the promise Of still greater achieve
ments. With faith that never faltered,
an energy that knew not wea-iness and =
devotion 10 great cause really sublime,
President Jones has iabored 10 build up the
Memphis Conference Female Institute, and
now, In the seTe and yellow leaf Of life, he
behOlds his labors crowned with glorious
success and hears the rare but welcome
verdict, "Well done thou good and faithful
servant" Tho learning and ability Of
President Jones has been proved by expert
ence and success rarely achieved by the
most eminent educators lie stands, and
deserves to stand, among the highest and
best, the peer Of any, while in that wealth
OF love, flowing from thousand sources,
which Is only won by duties well perform
ed and large-heartedness that knows no
bounds, nc is almost without peer. We
take especial pleasure in bearing testimony
10 his rare good judgment in the selection
Of assistants, Judgment never more fOrci-
bly, indicated than by the Faculty which
now supports him. His son,
4. b. JONES, AN,
Secretary OF the Faculty and Professor Of
Ancient Languages and Mathematics, in
addition to splendid scholarly attainments
possesses in high degree that rare COM
bination OF qualities necessary TO consti-
tute a first class educator. We do not know
better diseiplinauaH, young or old, one
who more completely commands both love
and respect rom his pupils. He is an orna-
ment to the institution, and gentleman Of
high promise.
Miss CLARA N. GREENE,
ssistaut in the Collegiate Department and
teacher Of French, is lady Of decided
merit, popular alike with her associates and
the school. As a teacher Of French she has
never had superior in the Memphis Con-
ference Female Institute, while "a a CO.
worker with the Faculty she is cminently
deserving.
Miss EMMA L. DIsMUKEs,
Assistant in the Collegiate Department, Is
also distinguished for scholarly attain
ments, and the happy faculty Of imparting
knowledge without wearying the student.
Mrs. SARAH A. HAYS,
Principal Of Academic and Preparatory
Department is one Of the most successful
educators of the young in the State. Her
discipline Is perfect combining the fine
qualities Of kindness and firmness, which
never fail Of success. She is also thorough
in her department as n scholar, aud highly
distinguished for the art Of stimulating
emulation among her pupils.
l.. r. WHITAKER,
Professor Of Music, has given perfect salts.
faction. His selections for Concert night,
and in fact during the Commencement, and
the skill with which they were rendered,
stamped him master Of his profession
Besides, he is a gentleman In the highest
sense OF the word, modest and unassuming,
and thoroughly devoted TO his profession.
He is ably assisted by
Miss MARY GREAvEs,
young lady OF superior talent aud Of great
promise in the world OF Music. Miss G. is
an enthusiast. In her love for Music, and
enters into the lessons she directs, with all
the earnestness OF an ambitious student
She is a graceful performer and vocalizer
of rare merit. Her performances during
commencement, and the zeal with which
she discharged her duties ON that occasion,
was the theme ofseneral praise. We never
knew q teacher who manifested more pride
in her profession and in the success Of her
pupils. In the possession of high merit
and inspired by noble ambition, her
career can but be a brilliant one, and we
hope that the Memphis Conference Female
Institute will continue to command her
rare talents and energy.
Mrs. LIZZIE G. RIDDICK,
Principal Of the Art Department, has no
superior and few equals in hen profession.
The display in her department was truly
magnificent. The Hall Of the Institute,
ornamented by the works Of herself and
pupils was more than beautiful and brill
liant. This display attracted unusual at
tention, and won for Mrs. Riddick in nu-
merSble compliments. We hope that the
services Of this gifted lady viii be retained
by President Jones.
Mrs. A. W. JONES,
the accomplished Governess. is the idol of
the school. Her careful attention to their
wants, kind advice and tender care when
sick, endears her 70 every pupil The pat
rons Of this school may rest assured that
their children will not suffer under her
motherly care. Ia short, this Faculty
is unsurpassed in all the elements OF merit,
and hence there is no wonder at the mag
niicent success attained by the institution
at this Commencement. The universal
wish OF this community is that the Mem
phis Conference Female Institute may in
crease in houors as it increases in years