Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
nRIsroL FEalALl COLLEGE,.

The closing exercises Of this institu-
ton. heretofore under the Presidency
Of Pro-. MorrisSette, but now passing
under the leadership of Prof. Il. G..
Manard, opened last "Wednesday eve
ing at the Baptist Church. AS usual
tho church could accommodate but a
portion of the large audience which
overran its aisles and gathered in anx-
ious groups about the openings. After
the opening prayer by Rev. Mr.. Pro-
vince, Mrs. Ensor's music class gave
three fine selections on the piano, ana
DIR. lays.
the orator of the evening. was intro
duced by the President, as the friend
of his youth, the companion on his
school days. The speaker made a very
pertinent and happy exordium show
ing the importance of small things
and then announced rs his text,
THE NATURE AND NECESSITY OF FE-
MALE EDUCATION.
Upon This fruitful subject the speaker
made a most excellent and pleasing
address of an hours length. 1t aboun-
ded in the most delicate descriptions
and happy illustrations. Epecial val
ne was attributed to the elementary
principles of education, and be did not
hesitate 10 announce that it was of the
very highest Importance that young
ladies should, at any cost. be taught to
spell. read and write with great accu-
racy.
The address was one of the most
practical and useful to which we have
listep.d, and while it was sufficiently
beautiful TO Ice entertaining it must
result in positive good to the school.
THURsDAY EVENING
was devoted to the reading of compo-
sitions and musical exercises both vo-
cal and instrumental. Such exercises
are too prolx to admit of detailed men
ton, but they were very pleasant and
were ciedltable to Mrs. Ensor, who has
had charge of the music class.
We observed hanging on the walls
number of crayon drawings, the work
of Miss Savage, one of the pupils OF
Miss Lyde, who certainly exhibits
great proficiency in the art. The Val
cdictory was read by Miss Hassie
Smith, OF Tennessee. The reading Of
compositions was u contest for two
very pretty gold medals, the principal
one being provided annually by our
enterprising and useful tORnsman,
Mr.. S. 0. Fisher DIR. Vaughn, Elder
Provence, and Judge 4. p. Coale were
the Committee, and, through their
Chairman, Elder Provence, the prizes
were awarded to Miss Bachman and
Miss Smith. There was NJ difference
OF opinion az TO the propricty of award
ing the first of these Eonors to Miss
Bachman, but there was trouble in the
awarding Of the second, one for which
Miss Wolford came near beiSg success
full. Mr.. Provence made an eloquent
and sensible speech.
The medal for good corduct was. by
Prof. Morrissette, awarded to Miss
Lydia Wolford, of Sullivan. who took
this medal last year. but we think no
two medals for the same honor should
he bestowed upon the same individu-
al. In otter words we would consid-
er no one eligible to the same honor
twice. Diplomas for graduation in
Natural Science TO Miss Sallie Hard
grove and Miss Hassie Smith. In the
primary department the prize for
punctuality and good conduct was
awarded Miss - Garner, of Bristol.
and music prize TO Miss Mary Nor
gan, of Virginia.
The President announced that s. I
pupils had matriculated during The (
year.
The Fisher medal and the Morris /
settle medal were awarded 10y Mr. Pro !
vence in neat and exceedingly ap-d
propriate speech. Prof. Morrissette |
then announced that his connection
with the College had ceased and babe |
good by TO Bristol. President Manard /
then made short speech touching the
prospects OF the College. and portray
ed a very flattering future which we
hope and believe the College. under
his leadership, will realize.