The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-07-25
CARSWELL INSTITUTE.
Third Annual Commencement-AL Large
Concourse of People Present.

Third Annual Commencement-A Large
Concourse of People Present.
Mr.. EDITOR: 1t was the good pleasure Of
your correspondent to attend the 3rd an
nual Exhibition of the Carswell Institute,
on Tuesday, 18th inst. These exhibitions
are noted az occasions..of much pleasure and
enjoyment to all classes and conditions,
and at an early hour, quite concourse OF
people from all sections Of this county and
adjoining counties, had assembled to cheer
and encourage the teacher and pupils by
their beaming faces and radiant smiles.
The older people were attracted thither by
an interest in education, and to witness the
improvements and progress of their sons
and daughters, while the younger people
were prompted by desire to participate in
the enjoyment and festivities, consequent
upon such occasions.
AZ is generally known, this institution of
learning is under the efficient management
and supervision of Measrs E. R. & A. W..
Carswell, the latter gentleman being recent
ly of Georgia, and graduate Of the Univer-
sity ofthat State.
These gentlemen have been assisted dur
ing the last session by Miss Ann McPhail,
who has efficiently presided over the pri-
mary department, and the performances of
the pupils under her charge, gave conclu.
siye evidence of the thoroughness and sue
cess of her training.
The exercises of the morning opened with
very humorous salutatory by Mr.. James
Martin, in which he eloquently presented
himself to the audience as the handsomest
man of the occasion, and extended cor
dial greeting to all present. The remain
ing exercises consisted ofreading and speak
ing, by the smaller classes, all Of whom &c
Quilted themselves in handsome style,
and the large audience gave unmistakable
evidence of their high appreciation of these
juvenile performances. at this stage Of
the exercises, Col. J. 8. Cothran, ofAbbe-
vile, was expected to deliver an address,
but much to the disappointment of all. he
failed to put in his appearance.
Rev. E. R. Carswell took the stand and
delivered few pointed and well timed re-
marks on the subject Of education, after
which he announced dinner, much to the
qualification of the crowd, and especially
your correspondent, who by this time was
extremely anxious to sample some of the
Chicken pies" which he had spied in
course of preparation for this special occa-
sion. All we're invited to partake Of the
sumptuous repast prepared by the kind
rnatrons and lovely maidens of the sur
rounding community, and ifany suffered
from the rayages of hunger the fault rest
ed upon themselves. Judging from tho &C.
tions of some of our gentleman friends, this
part of the programme was most admirably
performed, especially so by the handsome
and fascinating young men of the Due West
Brass Band. This band, composed of fine
talent, was present and snlivened the occa-
sion with sweet and delicious strains of
music. In this connection, will say that
this band is under the instruction Of Mr.. D.
q. McGill, rising young lawyer ofDue
West, and if We can judge of its future pro-
gress by it, past, it is destined ere long to
become leader among the bands of upper
South Carolina.
After the 'inner man" had been fully
satisfied and the love-sick swains had in
dulged in private teteatetss with the fair
enamoratss, the exercises were resumed,
and consisted of reading and speaking by the
more advanced pupils.
Some of the compositions and speeches
were original and deserve special commen-
dation, but our space forbids. Suffice it to
say, though they all acquitted themselves
sxcsllently, clearly evincing that thought
had been bestowed on Interpretations and
that they wer: ladies and gentlemen of rare
talents and brilliant intellects, the speech
es of Messrs ]. L. Jackson and R. F. Gray
are worthy of more publicity, as therein Is
stated "The men we must not send to the
Legislature" and "The man for School Com
missioner"
This concluded the exercises of tho day.
The assembly then dispersed to refresh
themselves for the enjoyment of the even-
ing exercises, which consisted of charades,
comical speeches, etc.
At an early hour, large portion of the
audience re- e-assembled, and if We can judge
Of their feelings by their looks, they enjoy
ed the entertainment hugely. The actors
performed their respective. parts we'll, and
far surpassed their former exhibitions. The
little girls, especially, commanded the ad-
miration of the audience, and exhibited by
their performances the advantages of early
training. Rev. E. R. Carswsll then arose
and announced the exercises closed, and
thanked the audience for their kind and
respectful attention. The throng then dis
persed to their respective homes, without
the occurrence of anything to mar their
happiness, and fully impressed as to the
success of the Exhibition. Respectfully,
J.C.M.
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