The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-06-22
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Williamson Female College.

Ihe NTH commencement OF the VII.
liamston Female College has just been
celebrated, and Notwithstanding the I'm
favorable circumstances of continued in.
clement weather, from the first to the
very last of the occasion, it was yet a
pronounced success, and gave great satis-
faction and pleasure to those whose good
fortune it was to witness its proceedings.
The weather, as matter of course, seri-
ously interfered with the size of the
audiences, and yet they were quite large
under the circumstances.
Rev. A. B. Woodfn, of Columbia,
preached the sermon before the Chris
tian Association on Wednesday evening,
the 18th inst, and for eminent appropri-
ateness to the occasion, it was such a
sermon as you rarely hear, excelled.-
"Buy the TRUTH" was his subject and
text, and for about an hour he discoursed
with such earnestness, power and fidelity
to his trust as to leave the impress of his
subject and of himself firmly fixed Upon
his congregation. The question, "What
is truth 2" the answer, 81 am the truth" +"
and the precept of the text will indicate
the general direction of the sermon.
Mr.. Wood6n's contribution to the inter-
est of the occasion, and his general bear
ing as christian gentleman while among
US have made for him no mean mputa-
tion, and his return to Williamson will
be hailed with pleasure by all classes of
our people.
With Thursday, the 10th, came the
rain in increasing measure. Hon. James
Farrow, President of the! Laurensville
Female College, was expected to address
the Erosophic Society at II o'clock.
The high: water of the swollen streams
preventing his: arrival, the Rev. Mr..
Darby was induced to take the place of
the orator of the day, and though called
on at short notice, he occupied the posi-
ton with much gracefulness and eficien-
cy. After humorous introduction, he
presented his theme, 'f'Usefulness the
appropriate life-work of man." and for a
length of time.too short for the satis-
faction of his audience and yet long
enough to leave his subject well digested
in their memory and consciousness-he
delighted, instructed, and edited his
hearers. His well-timed and graceful.
allusion to the motto of the Society,
Always do'right!" in the conclusion of
his address, was a happy device which
cannot but leave q beneficial influence
on his youthful auditors, for whom his
address was mainly intended. Mr.. Far:
row came later in the day, and was in
duced to deliver his address at an unsea-
sonable hour. Unfortunately, the audi
ence was quite small and the circumstan-
ces untoward., His subject was the
Importance of little things" 1t is
hoped Mr.. Farrow may be induced to
repeat his visit under circumstances
more favorable for him. and the COM.
munity. -
The kindergarten exposition came on
later in the afternoon. This proved a
delightful entertainment, and won for
So 80
its teachers and pupils golden opinions
from all quarters. It was under the
management of Miss Wagner, formerly
of Charleston, assisted by Miss Matte
Lander. 1t is simply object teaching,
relieved by pleasant recreation, SO that
the children, almost unconsciously, and
with scarcely any wearriness, learn many
important lessons and gain much valua-
BILE information. All hal. to the Kinder
garten! ..
With the night came the crowd to the
concert. The rain continues, and yet the
people come until the Chapel contains
large, intelligent, refined audience
Many within hearing of the College bell
were obliged to stay; away, and yet
enough we're present to give great zest
to the happy occasion, and to, make as
the earnings Of the evening between
eighty and ninety dollars. Here is the
programme:
7e. FIRST PART.
: i. Anlsem.-"o Praise ye the Lord n Misses Ad-
Olson, Broyles, Connor, Cooke, Richardson, De-
Graffenreid, Self, Swygert, DuPre, A Werts, Du-
senberry, L. Herndon, Finger, Gilliland, Parker,
and others. ~. u
= PRAYER BIZ REV. MR. WOODEN.
migktyT Misses ). Moo Mood, s. Moore, Peden, L
Smith, A. Werts Swygert, Sell, Richardson, Par
ker, Finger, Dusenberry, Cooke, DuPre, DeGraf-
fenreid, Broyles, and others.
3. Irio-Pidno and Bslls-La Reine des Fees.
Misses Westfeld, L Jones, and Reid.
4. Ltco-PMt Song-"O, how sweet the hunters
song" Misses C. Lander, Dukes, Reid, Z. Jones,
Westheld, S Brown, Douthit, and NJ. Mood.
Kathleen Polka. Misses Dora Anderson, Jennie
Pegues, Lillian Weber, Lille Jones, and Kathleen
Lander.
s. Sono-'T really don't think shall marry"
Miss Susie L. Reid, Independence, Va
2. Septsae-P Pianos, Organs and Bens-Commence-
mencement March. Misses NJ. Mood, s. Brown,
Reid Horton Jones' n Prince and %aI westfsd la:..
E. Werts, Peguest D. Anderson, Adams, g. Brown,
Cannon, Epting C. Herndon, c. Hutchinson, john
son, Katie Lander, and others.
8. Song-'There's letter In the candle" Miss
Nina Dukes Georges, 6. C.
10. Duet-The Prisoner and the Swallow. Misses
Mamie Mood and Susie Reid.
IL. Song-The Mountain Maid. Miss Mamie
Westfeld, Greenville, s. c.
II. Glce-"Welcome to Spring. Misses Ste
phens Peden s. Moore i. Smith, Newton, j. Mood,
Powers Eynch, Herndon, Pelham, Horton, s.
Brown, Douthit, c. Lander, and L. Jones.
SECOND PART.
/. kindergarten Gan,e-'rThe Miller Misses D.
Anderson, Pegues, Weber, E. Werts. s. Hutchinson,
L. Lester J. Sullivan Wallace, L. Prince, Suratt,
Workman, and others.
2. Duct-T.ro Rdnos-The Last Rose Of Summer
Misses Westfeld and II. Mood.
8. Song-Waiting. Miss Susie L. Reid, Indspen-
dence, Va.
4. Instrumental lSeptake.Germania WaltEes. Miss
es Pelham, Spencer, Kirkland, Gilliland, Westfeld
L. JONES' and II. Mood.