Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-10
Ersfer Norwood.

Correspondence OF Inc hl"A"lu'l' u'"o''oJ
NoRwoop. NELSON COUNTY, W Feb. Q,
lS77.-Durlng the months Oi December and
January we we're visited By the coolest wealth
rr oyer known in this vicinity DR.. L. u Pc
,.rs. one of the oldest inhabitants who has
kent an accurate account of the mercury tor
the last fity years, ininrms me that the mer
curry fell to lGs below zero, the coolest BY :,
that he ever knew. having fallen to IA below
zero 10 the winters Of lS5G-51. For scmc
days the weather has been quite sprlng-lIke.
The farmers are taking advantage OF the fine
weather, and are !owip2 and preparing TO SOW
tobacco seed.
This ncighbo5hood was cnivened by the in
tcrmcdiate celebration OF Norwood High School
and College, which cane of on the 9th inst.
l. was one OF the most pleasant affairs tor an
iuteyDac,Itn'4 celebration that it has ever teen
our pleasure to attend. The exercises were
opened by the distribution Of certificates Of
distinction to those students who had passed
successfully their examinations. | regret that
| cannot give you a full list of the distinguish
ed, but it would occupy too much space, as they
arc numerous sufficient to say, that the nun
her distingu shed does credit to themselves
and reflects honor upon their accomplished
principals aud instructors. hr. Thomas a.
Seidou, one OF the principals, made hand
some address to the students, in which be con-
graduated them 90 their success. Mr.. " IN.
d, Cabc. the founder Of the college, was then
II .,.,l hmm
and eloquent speech, III that chaste and beau
tifu language characteristic OF his worth,
ability and high sense Of honor, after which
the audience repaired to the dining hall /,
where a sumptuous rcpast had been prepared,
70 which all did justice. at I! O'Clock the
Norwood Literary Society held lis celebration.
MIR. w G. Bruce, Of Charlotte county, Va,
the orator Of the occasion, distinguished him
self iu the development OF peculiar oraiorleal
powers. and bids iair to become one OF Virgin
las brightest stars. The disclaimers were Mr.
j. D Bra itord. "The song Of the Camp"
slcs;" Mr.. W. l.. och, of l. I:a, Va, Soc
rates Snooks. The last named created good
deal of mcrriment, AID was most admirably dc
claimed. After the Socic:y celebration supper
was announced At 9 2. o.. the large aud
and the festivities cl the dance we're cutered
unop. ard seemed 10 be enjoyed by ALL We
cannot close without some Dotce Of the fair
ones who graced the ballroom, and, as time and
space would fail us to mentlCn all, We VII; only
meo,on few of the leading bellies ofthls most
pleasant occasion. The beautiful and accom-
pished Miss ii. Z. g., whose toilet Was su-
perb shown with hrilliancy peculiarly her
j
her fine conversational powers, Won Tor her a
rare beauty, Was captivating in appearance, OK
quisitc in dress, and fascinating 10 all her bear
lngs. The charming Miss l.. n. NJ, of Char
Iot;csviIlc, was overwhelmingly beautiful. Misses &.
B. B. aud 5. L. we've too bright and particu-
lar stars, who attracted the adnirlng gaze OF
the bcaux, and Misses A. VI. B., l.. NJ. S.,
S. g. ~, and j.. H. deserve special mention
for that culture and grace characteristic OF the
Virginia lady. The festivities were Kept up
till the wee Sma hours, when the crowd dis.
persed, every one feeling that it was an occa'
sion to which, even ic the dim future, memory
would wander with the most pleasing rccoec
tiops Too much cannot DO said in favor OF
this institution Of learning whose high stan
GARD should warrant Its success 10 the future
Us in the past. hGLALlA.
The name of Gen. W. Il. +. Lee, one Of the
State Senators from this district, is frequently
now 10 connection with the consrr-
va,ivc nomination for Governor. lie Is the
of both the Southern Planter and
Farmer and the f., d mont Nlrpluau
Hiram Valentine who WAS Gu! by his brother
near i.cosburg Inst Friday. Ms heretofore MN.
toned in the Gaz"tte, is recovering from his
wounds.
MA RRIED.