The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-07-22
J. P. Reed, jry-a speech-subject,

J, P. Reed, jry-a speech-subject,
Excelsior"
Miss NJ. Lizzie Tolly-composition-
subject, "The effects of Intellectual Gull
tivation on Female Happiness"
J. Scott Murray, jr.,-a speeeh--slio
ject, "Human Greatness"
At appropriate intervals sweet Music
was furnished, to relieve the attention of
the audience, at times by the Harmonic
Club, who kindly consented to play for
this occasion, and at times by the music
pupils of the school, under the efficient
direction of Mrs. f. G. v. Borstel, the
Professor of Music ia the Institute. The
entire exercises Of the evening were in an
emanent degree creditable to the Pro-
fessors and tue students. Some OF the
young men displayed in their speeches
real talent for composition and oratory,
which if properly cultivated may place
their names high upon the roll of fame.
A portion of these speeches compare ia
vorably with those delivered by more ad-
yanced students in other institutions,
and therefore reflect credit upon the In
stitute which has trained them. But the
young ladies showed equal talent in their
sphere. Their compositions, which were
read by their authors, were very good,
and though they came from uuder-gradu-
ates they displayed much general infor-
nation and Rhetorical learning. After
an announcement from Col. Hoyt that
there would be meeting of the pirec-
tors on the following morning the exer-
cises were concluded by song and
chorus by the pupils Of the school.
Thursday Morning, July 18th, 1875.
On Thursday morning, the chapel was
again thronged with ladies and gentle
men, who were anxious to hear the
LITERARY ADDRESS OF GEN. KENNEDY.
The exercises began at eleven o'clock,
and were opened with an anthem by the
pupils of the Institute, after which an
earnest and appropriate prayer was Of
fered by Rev. A. Rice. President Ligon
then introduced Gen. J. D. Kennedy, of
Camden, who had kindly consented to
deliver the literary address. His theme
was "Woman, her position in society,
her education and mission" Gen. Ken
nedy is pleasing and attractive speaker,
with a good voice and commanding pres
ence, and for an hour he continued to
win his way into favor with the audience,
until he gained complete control of their
thoughts and emotions, and caused them
to regret that he had ceased speaking.
His comprehensive and important sub
iect was handled with much ability, and
it would afford US much pleasure to COM
ply with the numerous requests since
made to print the entire address in our
columns. But we are compelled to
forego the pleasures for lack of space,
and in lieu thereof will make some ex-
tracts, which will satisfy the reader that
it is within moderation to say that the
effort of Gen. Kennedy was worthy of the
occasion, and highly creditable to his in
tellect and heart.
The opening part of this splendid adj
dress was devoted to the consideration Of
woman's position in society, contrasting
her condition in former times with the
exalted station now occupied by the sex
in every civilized and enlightened coun-
try, and ascribing to the Christian reli-
gion the merited honor of elevating and
refining woman. Her position at the
present day in the church, the domestic
circle and the commonwealth were elo-
quently portrayed, and illustrated with
many examples Of modern heroism, faith
fulness and genuine piety, influencing
the world around to an extent almost i'll
calculable. Bringing to bear the present
condition of womap, the speaker next
considered the necessity for affording
educational advantages, and gave his
views as follows:
The assertion of woman's position in
wolves corresponding responsibility, and
to fit her to fill her sphere of usefulness,
it is all-important that her education be
understood and attended to. The time
has passed when men can proclaim the
absurd doctrine that her education is oil
secondary consequence, or to be neglec-
ted.
l am consious in approaching so COM
prehensive q theme in this august pres
ence, before these gentlemen of erudition
and lifelong experience, that my treat
ment of it amounts almost to temerity,
but in plain practical manner propose
to present a few truths which occur to
my mind, craving pardon for any vaga-
ries I may indulge in, and lenient
Judgment for my ignorance; claiming
always honesty of purpose and earnest
ness in the cause.
The existence Of this noble institution,
in common with many like it, dotting
our broad land, and the eminent success
which has attended them, is an irrefuta-
BILE argument in favor of an exalted
standard of female education. Encased