The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-06-30
MARIETTA FEMALE COLLEGE.
Commencement Exercises,

commencement Exercises,
The examination exercises con>
Quoted at the College during last
week, we learn gave perfect salts.
faction TO patrons in the manifest
proficiency Of the students, as well
proved creditable to the ability and
efficiency of President J. X. Bran>
ham and assistants.
The commencement sermon was
preached last Sunday morning at
the Methodist Church by
REV. MORGAN CALLAwAY,
Of Emory College. A very large
congregation was present. His text
was from the 9TH chapter of S..
John, Sd verse "And this is life
eternal that they might know thee
the only true God, and Jesus Christ,
whom thou hast sent" 1t was a
very learned discourse, profound in
thought, elegant in diction, and forci-
bic in delivery. He also occupied
the pulpit at the Baptist Church that
night and preached an able sermon.
THE SOPHOMORE PRIZE READING,
on Monday night, was attended by
brilliant audience, in fact the
court house VAS crowded to its ut
most capacity. The exercises were
opened with a greeting song by the
entire school, followed by prayer by
Rev. D. L. Buttolph. After piano
duet by the Misses Branham, the
President announced Miss Ida f.
Gable as the first reader Her sub,
ject, "a Touching story of George
Washington's Boyhood," by Mark
Twain. It was read in a clear, in
telligent manner, and was duly APP
preciated by the audience.
She was followed by Miss Kate
S. VIM, who read "Interview be
tween Youth and Sorrow" by Macs
kay. 1t was read very creditably.
I he third reader, Miss Mary G,
Seize, read the humorous poem,
"The New Church Organ" by Will
Carleton. She had lively concep-
ton of this piece, and rendered it
with happy effect.
"The Snow Storm" by Wilson,
was read by Miss Georgia Roberts,
with clearness and modest dignity.
The next reader, Miss Ella Greer,
gave us the "Secret of Content" by
HELEN Hunt She was little excit.
ed at first, but as she progressed she
regained her self>possessou and read
with deep pathoS, acqutting herself
finely.
Miss Willie S. Howell read the
"The Old Clock on the Stairs" by
Longfellow. She read with sweet
simplicity and naturalness of into
nation full Of feeling and beauty.
"The High Tide" by Ingelow,
was the most difficult piece read, and
we might truly say the best ronder-
ed. The beauty and touching ten
derness of the piece could not have
been improved upon in point of we'll
regulated meditation and clearness
of enunciation.
Miss Mary l.. Snoddy read "The
Old Fisherman" by Ingelow. She
has a strong voice and read under-
standingly, coupled with fervency
and earnestness.
The last reader, Miss Mary D
Cumpstey, read "Genevra" A lit
tie more audibIeness would have
added to her reading, but she ac>
quilted herself creditably.
At the conclusion Of the readings,
the young ladies were showered with
floral offerings from the audience.
The programme of music that in~
terspersed the readings, we're of the
very best selections, and one of the
most pleasing features of the even
ing. We append the programme
Mariners Home-Bass Solo-J. NJ. Dobbs.
Greeting to Spring-Piano Solo Miss Nettie
w iliams,
Shepherd Boy-Piano Duet-Nisses Carrie
Whitlock and Willie Howell.
| think Of rhee-Tehor S0lo--Mr. 5. Simp-
son.
Flower Grl--Waltz Song Miss Adra Bran.
ham.
Duet for Piano and Organ--Misses Rahm
and Branham.
The days of Yore--By the School.
Miss Adeia Branham's vocal mu-
sic was loudly applauded, and her
sweet singing had to be repeated be
fore the audience would be appeas-
ed, and even then they were still
clamorous for "More !"
TUESDAY NIGHT
found another large audience pres
ent. The exercises were opened
with a song by the school and pray
er by Rev. w. +. Glenn. The lit
erary address was delivered by Col.
Joel Branham, of Rome, who was
introduced to the audience by Col.
Geo. N. Lester in very compliment
tary language. Col. Branham's adj
dress was on practical education as
applied to practical life, his purpose
evidently being to impress upon
the young ladies that life is not one
altogetber of love. music and moon