The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-08-02


fIosina. Exercises of the Grand junction
Male and Female Academy, ia Charge of
Prof Edward -IcxaIaination-I1s-
says-DecIamations and Addresses.
MEssRs. EDToBs 1T was my privilege
10 attend on the Dist inst. the closing exer-
cises Of the Grand Junction High School,
under the superiutendency Of Prof. I1dward
Becton. I have attended many occasions Of
similar character, but was never more
pleasantly entertained. At an early hour
Friday morning the hall was crowded with
the patrons and friends Of the school. The
first class that was brought forward for ex-
animation was in Latin. They showed a
proficiency rarely excelIed by those Of more
mature years. Next yas the Algebra class.
composed of Miss SalIie Prewitt, Thomas
Prewitt, Eberle Stevenson and c. F. Stinson.
Those who are acquainted with the science
Of Mathematics know this Is a difficult
study, bat they exhibited a thoroughnoss Of
knowledge in what they had passed over
that is highly creditable to them and their
teacher. Then came the Glasses il Ancient
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enjoyed by the audience. The classes in
the varions Readers evinced a remarkable
knowledge Of the principles Of eIocution.
They read accurately, closely, and with
due observance Of the laws of punctuation.
This closed the exercises for the morning
after which the school and large assembly
repaired to a beautiful grove near by,
where there was a sumptuous dinner spread
upon long tables, almost groaning beneath
the substantial meats and rich yiandswhich
had been prepared by the ladies Of the Town.
Dinner being over, and some time being
taken mp in pleasant social enjoyment, We
returned to the Academy, and the cxamina-
ton Of classes was resumed.
Most Of those who were examined were
competing for premiums. OF course they
did their best and they did well. The COM
petition classes were History, Arithmetic.
and Geography. They were rigidIy exam
ined by Professor Becton, but stood the test
finely. The successful competitors were
Miss Alice Dunbar, Master Walter Evans
and Miss Jessie Boyd. Next in order came
the exercises in photography Those en-
gazing were principally the smaller pupils
Of the school. It was patent to every OBJ
server that they had been thoroughly drilled
in this important branch Of education.
The various exercises of the day consti-
tute and ascending scale, the climax Of which
was the able and eloquent address delivered
| by the senior of the BOLIVAR BULLETIN
/ Knowing that he Is a modest man we for
bear to euIogize his speech, which was SC
highly enjoyed by the large and intelligent
assembly present. For nearly an hour an6
half he held them unclaimed BIZ his earn
est words and imprisoned eloquence. The
i people are determined to cordially supper
their ably edited county paper since they
have heard this instructive speech from it
able representative. Already some new adj
vertiscments have gone up from the bust
ness men of Grand Junction
At night there were orations and compo
sitions by the young men and young Iadie
Of the school. The exercises were opene,
with some excellent music on the organ b,
Miss Callie Stinson The following essay
were read: Miss Susie Prewitt, subject
Beauty Is of Value" Miss Rosa Kirby
"LiIttle Fish )" Miss Ida Brown-"Th
World is full Of Beauty" Miss Will
Browne Grasses" Miss CalIie Stinson-
love Of Brothers aud Sisters Miss Tishi
Dunbar-''Act well your Part, there all tn
Honor Lies; Miss SaIIie Bryant What i
Man?D Miss Sallie Prewitt-" Control you
Temper;" Miss Viola Porter FLOWERS G
july"
The following young gentlemen delivere
decIamations: Lucian introductory
= Master Frank Pledge Howlet-'L Ltd
Speakers" Johnnie Stinson-'I want to /
/. a Soldier" Lee Prcwitt-''I want to be
q Doctor" Thomas Prewitt-"R Ruins Of Time;
e Nathan Prewitt-"The Curfew Belly ThaC
r deus Prewitt-"Iron Horse ;" Arthur Prev
$ itt-"Our Country;" Joseph Prewitt-"Th
e Past; S. c. Arnett-"Pure Morality" Tho
n Jordan-"Love Of Country" Willie Foil
F -"Too Late for SCHOOL," Willie MauIdi
4 -"Ciy Girl; EbcrIe Stevenson and Natha
:. Dialogue; C. T Stinsan, Thorn;
3 Prewitt, s. c. Arnett and Joseph Prewitt-
e Dialogue; D. c. Wells, jr.-"Education
a NJ II Wells-"Religion;" B. L. Smith
$ Young Men Of America; Mae Dunbar
e Love OF Applause"
Il At this period the audience was rccaIc
y with some delightful music by the choi
p Then came an admirable and weII-timed a,
e dress from DR.. S. b. Surratt Of 3Icmphi
e His subject was push" and right manfu
IS " and eloquentIy did he push as he shove
Is the secret Of all success was indomitable G
J. ergy. This gentleman is characterized f
Y his eccentricity, but he is one Of nature
e noblemen. As he dcIincatcd the charact
d Of woman and her sphere, and showed h
rs influence over man, the large assembly w
$, perfectly electrified, and many were the 7
Of grets when ne closed and sat down that
ut did not continue longer. The came Il
sr awarding OF premiums. This was graC
D. fully done by Geo W Armistead. \ COZ
ID ni,tce was appointed, composed Of Re
r. Or. \. w. Jones Of jackson, Geo. ". Arl
id istcad and Rev. S. B. Love. They had
ID delicate task, but exercised their best q
erection. For the best composition the pr
MUM was given to Miss SalIie Prewi
> reading, Miss Alice Dunbar and Jez.
u Boyd; geography, Walter Evans and Ali
-. Dunbar; algebra, Thomas Prewitt and SAD
- prewit; orthograPhy, Susie Prcwitt; 90
behavior Miss Fishic Dunbar; best speak
~ D. c. Wells, j.; music, Miss Caliic Stin-,
- Then came the presentation Of = carriage
:, the Young men Of the school to the lit
:, son Of Prof. Becton, as an evidence Of In.
- esteem for their Ireccptor. Thus the OK,
cises were closed. In conclusion we won