Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-07-04

1 ADGER COLLEGE,

| On wednesday niSht tho conte8t DetWcen
the two literary societies was waged, Messrs
w. j. Beard and j. w. Shelor representing
tho Piedmont, and Messrs. j. p. Gary and j..
w. Daniel, the Carolina Society. An oration
was delivered on the part of each society, Mr..
w. j. Board representing tho Piedmont;
subjeot--"IIeart vs. Head" and Mr. j. p.
Cary, tho Carolina; subject -"Ameroan
Progress" Following these addresses tho quos
ton, "Should there be Qualified Sufrage?"
was discussed, Mr.. j. w. Shelor for tho
affirmative and Mr.. j. ". Daniel for tho
negative. Both tho addresses aud the debate
wero interesting, and tho subjects we'll
handled, rejecting credit on the Contestants.
On Thursday morning ut 10 O'Clock tho
students assembled at tho college buildings
! and marched to tho music Of tho brass band
to tho Church, whcro largo crowd had
already assembled, filing the church with its
aisles to the utmost cupacity. Seats had been
| reserved for the students, and at II 80 o'clock
| the services we're opened with prayer by Rcv.
J. B. Adger. Roy. John II. Riley, Chairman
| of the Faculty then introduced Col j. S.
Cothran, Of Abbevillo, rs tho first anniversary
orator Of the college. Col. Cothran is justly
known as q gifted speaker, possessing II fine
physique, good voice and an elegant flow
ing diction, which can give interest to my
subject. His address was based OH collegiate
education, and tho subject was treated in n
masterly manner. The past he left to i'm
partial history. when reason shall have as
sumed her judgment seat and passion disapr
| peared. Whatever differences Of opinion may
exist rs to the proper course in tho past.
errors, if committed. cannot now be corrected.
1t is sealed book, and all who. with tho
| lights before them, have discharged their
duty may safely leave tho consequences to tho
great Disposer Of Events. without self re-
proach Tho future is before US. and though
only dimly scon from the reflected light Of tho
past, is pregnant with all that concerns the
true interests of US US individuals OF as
| State. Let every one prepare himself for this
great battle field where honor and success in
| li(o may be won, and whore only past errors
can bo retrieved. The examples which
history and the great civil struggle Of 1861
| have recorded of sterling character and heroic
virtue were held out as worthy Of the ndmra-
tion and emulation Of tho present gcncmtion
a glorious tribute was paid to the founders of
tho college, and the faculty. trustees aud
patrons were encouraged to pcrseycrc in tho
good work undertaken, i'll tho assurance that
| so noble an effort will not only meet heavens
| approval, but will invite the blessings of
future generations, who shall enjoy thoprivi-
! lcgcs and partnkc Of tho benefits flowing from
this seed of knowledge and virtue.
At tho close Of tho address tho Senior Glass
spoke in tho following order:
w. G. Ncville-Sulutatory in Latin.
J.W. Shelor-Subject: Gifted Men,"
W. G. NcSillo-SuLject: Liberal Eluca.
ton"
The degree of "a. B." was then conferred
on Messrs. W. j. Beard, w. G. Neville and
j. W. Shelor. by the Chairman of the Faculty,
who made an eloquent and touching address
to these young graduates. stepping on tho
threshold Of active life.
and the exercises wcrc closed with tho bcnc-
dicton by Rev. Mr.. Darby.
Tho graduating class stood as follows
lst. VI. Beard.
2l. W. G. Neville.
Sd. j. w. Shclcr.
The class averaged very high and both Mr..
Neville and Mr. Shelor took II stand which
gave them second honor in the institution,
and evinced high order of scholarship. This
class, though small, is composed of young
mon of fine moral character, studious habits
and superior intellectual gifts. Their
speeches bore evidence of study and thoaght
which give promise of bright und honora bic
future. W. b. Med, correspondent of the
Columbia Register, speaks thus Of the College:
''For tho success Of tho school so far fnun.
cially, and tho proficiency of the students,
the friends and patrons arc highly graliGed,
aud they now look upon Adyer as porman cnt
fixture.
Tho first session Of the next scholastic car
begins on tho second Thursday in September
and closes with the first Thursday in Fcbru-
ary. Tho second session commences on the
first Friday in February and closes on the last
Thursday of June. The expenses arc very
moderate. For tho ten collegiate months
thoy may be set down as follows, exclusive Of
books, clothing travelling expenses and pocket
money: Board in private families, $lOO
tuition, $40; contingent fee, So; washing etc.
$40; total 1888. The students at the ensuing
session will bo required to dress in uniform, as
follows: Singlc>breastcd frock cont Of gray
cloth, with green trimmings; black felt hat
loopcd on right side, with black feather. This
uniform, which is Of cxccllcnt material and
durnble, can bc purchased readysmalo fo
SlO.75. exclusive Of tho lIat. Regular drills
will bo held.
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