The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-06-03
Bethel Female College.

hoolc INSTITUTION OF learning last
week. The annual sermon was preach
ed al the Baptist church OH the 25.h
ult.at 8 p. M. by the Rev. j. B. Solo
mon an able divine of Sharon, Pa.
1t was sound in logic, forcibly ex-
pressed, aud characterized by great
originality and profundity. The ex-
anlinations began Monday and con-
tinucd four days. We risk nothing
when We say that no more thorough
aud satisfactory examinations were
ever heard by US, and we have heard
many. Prof. Rust does not speak
thrasonicalIy when he tells US his
school is one of The best in the State.
Miss;A dkerron's classes in Latin, and
Miss Westfall's and Mrs. Rust's IN
Mathematics, were especially prof.
cicnt aud proved themselves to be
thoroughly conversant with tho sub
jccts. The elocutionary exercises of
Miss Wcstfall and class, and the Art
Exhibition of Miss Winston's class,
were well attended and highly ap-
preciated.
THURSDAY NIGHT.
The exercises at the Hall consisted
OF an interesting Operetta, in which
the characters were personated by
Misses IIipkins, Bolinger, Lander
and Waller. These and others who
assisted at times in the singing, &C.
quilted themselves in very credita-
BILE manner. Then came the calls
thenic drill which closed the cxer-
cises OF the night. This was we'll ex-
eculcd and proved to be one of the
most entertaining features of The oc-
caslon. Miss Westfall also gave all
exhibition Of her accomplishments as
an elocittionist. We have frequently
alluded to the superior manner in
which this young lady reads. and
feeling ourself incompetent TO the
task Of commenting her as she de-
serves, We can only reilcrate whal
we have before said, and say she il
the peer Of many professional elocu
tionisls. She was loudly applauded
FRIDAY NIGHT
was set apart for the concert and
regular commencement exercises
The programme was al extensive ont
and we cannot notice tho pieces indi
vidually. The young ladies all re-
tlected great credit upon their teach
er, Prof. Steinhagcn. Owing to III,
lateness of the hour several fin,
pieces were passed over. With thes,
remarks concerning the music we viii
pass TO the essays of the graduates.
MISS LENA L. B0LINGER,
Of May field, was the first to read
Her subject was "Voiceless Chords.
Her style throughout'displayed grea
originality of expression, and sh
treated her subject in manner tina
proved she had studied it closel,
She mas a sweet voice and read he
beautiful essay without the least al
fectation. Owing to disorder in III
rear of the house, TO which we wi
alludc further on, n portion of it wa
lost upon the audience.
MISS MATTE PHELPS,
Of this city, read next. Subject: 18th
Art of getting Ones own Way.
Her ideas were we'll formed and ex
pressed in O. clear, forcible name
She treated tho subjeci.from fcma
, standpoint, aud spoke OF the difierel
!. ways devised by the fair sex for &C
ting their own way. One woul
pursuade, another compel, aud sti
another try the efficacy Of tears. Sl
= has a good voice and read her produ
ton clearly and audibly.
MISS WILLIE W. HENRY, ~
Of Casky, then followed. The then
chosen was "The Implanted Canvas
She spoke Of the necessity of exerci
ing care in painting the canvas
life, and handled her subject in an i
teresting and entertaining styl
Her eloculion Is also praisewortl
!, and her manners upon the stage a
!. characterized by great grace al
modcsty. There was none of tn
! sickly seniimentality displayed in Il
essay, or that disgusting affectation
:, the reading, which we SO often see.
: MISS MINNIE II. LANDER,
a II fell to the lot Of this young Lac
! to edit "The Cleaner" the annu
sheet of the college. A perceptil
vein ofhumor characterized her styl
= After paying a tribute to the pre-
:, she proceeded to discuss several a
80 propriate subjects. tell some joke
and agive away some OF the DO,
She too acquitted herself in an exec
~ lent manner, andspokc distinctly
a that she was heard by all.
~ Then came the presentation of I
! diplomas and certificates of profcie
cy, followed by adjournment. B
= before we close we wish to So,
- word concerning the
ORDER.
,g We have no complaint TO ma
:. concerning the behavior of the W
:, bred portion of the audience, Blu
!, number ofroughs congregated in
- rear OF the house and acted in a ms
~ ncr disgraceful to themselves, a
I, the city. Prof. Rust again and agi
4, appealed to them, II they respect
! him, the young ladies, the cause
I education, or the principles Of poll
~ ness, 10 keep quiet while the essa