Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-06-06
,I.ARKsyILLr FEMALE ACADEMY.
Gonln,eneement Exercises.

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of last week, one of the largest and
gayest assemblsges that ever attended
any similar display, were to be seen
within the halls of the Female Acade-
my. The elegant arrangement of the
hall, the magnificent specimens Of wax
work, paintings, and crayon sketches,
the work of the class under instruc-
ton by Miss Carney-and to these
we're added the bewitching smiles and
bright eyes of the fair sex Of our city
-allconspired to make it a scene upon
which memory will delight to linger.
The magnificent display of art was the
work of ten months class, and great
talent and proficiency we're exhibited
by all, which rebounds to the praise of
Miss Carney as a teacher who ranks
among the best in the land
A premium, for the best painting,
was awarded to Miss Jennie Macrae,
the picture being that ola dog and boy.
DIR. ID. i. Wright, Hon. J. Z. House,
and Gen. W. A. Quarles, were APP
pointed committee of award. In cray
on sketches the prize was drawn for, and
Miss Annie Pettus was the lucky one.
Many fine specimens were on exhibit
ton, each pupil coming in for a share of
praise by the crowd as they paused to
examine them. The sketches and
paintings by Miss Lizzie Crozier, came
in for full share of well merited COM
pliments. The whole affair was de-
lightfully pleasant, and will give to our
Academy much reputation.
. The Commencement Sermon was
preached on Sunday morning, at the NJ.
4. Church, to large and appreeiative
audience. 1t was an able discourse.
The Musical Concert came off Mon
day night, and as is usual on such oc-
cassions, the hall was crowded to its
utmost capacity. Under the manage
ment of Miss S. L. Hughes, Miss A.
Spear and Miss 4. s. Hall, the well
arranged programme was carried
out to the satisfaction of all present.
The admirable selection of music was
executed in fine style by the pupils who
bore part in the performance. In
the musical, as well as in all other de-
partments, DIR. Wright appears to
have been very successful in securing
the best of teachers. Everything
passed off pleasantly and satisfactorily,
both to teachers and audience.
The graduating exercises took place
on Tuesday night. The spacious halls
was densely filled with the beauty and
chivalry of our city and surrounding
country.
The following is the programme of
exercises
Reading honor roll.
Reading Essays by the graduating
class:
Miss Jennie Blackman-Subject:
Work and be happy, be idle and be
miserable"
Miss Lizzie Cooley-Subject Quacks.
Miss l.. Lovell-Subject: Adversely
like night reveals the stars"
Miss Blanche Mooney Subject:
Bells"
Miss Sarah Lovell-Subject Guard
we'll thy thoughts for they are known
in Heaven"
Miss Annie Leigh-Subject: The
Face"
Miss Matte Harris-Subject: For
gotten"
Miss Annie Scott-Subject: :" Look
not mournfully OH the past"
Miss Lucy Holmes-Subiect Pas
sing Away"
Miss Maggie Mason-SubJect: Law
yers
Miss Bette Symes--Subject: Every
cloud has its silver lining
Miss Willie Dromgoole-Subject
Gold"
Miss Bette Horton-Subject: Poets,
and the Mission of Poetry"
Miss Charlie Symes = Subject
Hope tips with light the waves of
life"
Miss A. Taylor-Subject: Wrecks. "
Miss r. Cameron-Subject F." Wo-
of the South"
Miss Mary B. Mizell-Subject: Bow
of Life thou art yet full of spring, my
culver hath still many purposes.
Miss Florrie MISUNDERSTANDING :
Missions"
The young ladies did themselves
great credit in the reading of their Is
SAYS. Much could be said in reference
to them, but space will not allow 1t.
DIR. Wright then proceeded to pre-
sent the diplomas, which was done In
an impressive manner. To each ofthe
young ladies he presenteda copy ofthe
Bible, sure guide through life, and
very appropriate, as they were on the
eve of entering life in its trying reali-
ties. The exercises were closed by an
able, touching address by the honored
President, DIR. Wright. In conclud-
ing this brief notice, We wish to state
that the rumor that Miss Kate
Carney is about to leave, is incorrect,
as we are reliably informed that she
will continue in her position asteaeher
in the Art department at the Acade-
my. As to the prospects of this school,
etc. we will have something to say al
another time.
A GROUP OF BEAUTY.-Mr. W. j.