The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-06-30

Seize the first prize and Miss Molli
Ormsby the second.
Mr.. w. j. Vim, in well, wordet
and eloquent speech presented The
prizes to the successful contestants
The music on this occasion wa
good, and rendered by Misses Rahm
Branham and Howell, and Prof
Clark, of Atlanta, and Presiden
Branham. and Mr. j. Z. Dobbs.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
was the GROWING event of the week
An immense throng was present
eager to see every thing and every
body. All available space was oc,
copied and even standing room en-
croached upon. 1t certainly showed
appreciation, or they never would
allowed themselves to be packed 20
compactly together, sweItering un
der the heat that brought the per-
spiration copiously. The audience
presented a variegated scene of ups
turned faces, flashing ey es, brilliant
colors and moving fans. The stu~
dents of the Freshman ana Sopho~
more classes occupied places on the
right and left of the stage, while the
Juniors formed semi circle on the
stage, and, also, with them, appear
ed, positively for the last time, "
the young ladies of the graduating
class.
After song and prayer, Miss An
ME Cartledge read an admirable
production on "Mental Cultivation, "
giving striking evidences Of we'll
cultured mind ia the writer. Her
reading was distinct, clear and well
accented, and words rolled forth like
music of grand organ under the
skillfuI touch of master hand.
"Centennial Thoughts" by Miss
Nettie Kirk patrick, was as lively in
progressive thought as the fast Cel>
tennial age she so uniquely portray
ed. 1t was lucid, sensible and hu-
morous, ard as sweelly delivered as
the Ginning of silver bells.
"Moral Courage" by Miss Lillian
Dobbs, was a gracefully finished es-
say, decidedly practical, and clothed
in forcible language. 1t was calcu>
lated to inspire fresh courage and
give new impetus to exertion to
those who under the misfortunes of
the shifting scenes of life might have
to bow and pass under the rod
AM DeSpera1Ctum" be thy watch
word and moral courage leads to
triumphs goodly in their reward.
Sour Tolls and Our Reward" by
Miss Rhoda P. Shockley, contained
ideas neatly expressed, full of beau
tiful thoughts, charming embodi
ments of happy future. Toll, toll,
toll, the fiat of God is stamped upon
it, shy the sweat of mans face shall
he earn his bread" it's the price Of
existence, teaches self,denial, opens
up the fountains of love and brings
the peaceful reverb of a good con-
science. She acquitted herself with
credit.
"I.ittle Things Make Life" by
Miss Lucy F. Harper, was one of
the finest productions Of the even
ing and read in a clear, musical
voice. 1t was beautiful literary
bouquet of "small things" leaflets
garuered and unfolded and woven
artistically into an elegant rhetorical
chaplet. Yes, triaes light as air
have led to some of the most impor-
tant discoveries we have. The fail
of the apple gave Newton the clue
to gravitation, and the eating of an
apple turned Eve and Adam out Of
Eden; the raising of the lid Of
tea>kettle gave US railroads, steam
boats, ocean steamers, and a thou
sand other things, not to speak OF
the press that, combined, put the
wcrId centuries ahead in the mystic
ries of the universe and purposes Of
God.
President Branham, after some
excellent remarks, presented diplo-
mas to Misses Harper and Shockley,
graduates of this term, and also to
Misses Ella I1ammett and Anna
Prescott of the last term.
We regret we have not the space
to extend our notice, but our time is
up, and we must join in the enthu'
siam for Tilden.
The young ladies had an enjoya>
BILE party at the College Hall last
night. 1t was recherche affair.
Music.