The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-06-13

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'boy that stood on the burning deck" She
was warmly congratulated BY the few who
had rerained, and was put down ~ the
bravest girl Of the period. ave are going
home" was not sung, but the class and ev.
cry body else acted Il in a very cxpedi-
thus manner.
COMMENCEMENT.
The atmosphere cooled by the rain e.
Wednesday night, cloudle.a sky, and the
general enthusiasm manifested by the peo-
pie combined 10 make the exercises Of last
night Ill the more pleasant and enjoyable.
Az an early hour the Circuit Court room
began to GIL with the eager throng. and by
the time that the young ladies' arrayed in
their white dresses fled down the aisles TO
the rostrum, every nook was filed. The
exercises were opened with the beautiful
song, "IIoly is the Lord" followed by an
appropriate prayer by Rev. J. r. Peoples,
Eichhorn's Star Band then played a selec-
iion, after which, Mi-. Ruth Grow, clad 10
paris muslin and satin, was introduced and
read In a clear and distinct tone, well
written Saluiatory. Among the many
good things in Il was a touching allusion
to Miss Maggie Higgins, former gradu-
ate Of the school, whose recent death was
20 sadly depIored. Miss Grow was loudly
applauded, and on her retirement, was lit
orally covered with horal tributes. Miss
Georgia Proctor and Miss Anna Roberts
sang pretty dnet and Mr. s. =. Myers,
brother Of the Principal, then came for
ward and read the
ANNUAL REPORT
from which we condense. an the Prima-
ny and intermediate Departments, prizes
are given as incentives 10 study. In the
Collegiate Department, Certificates Of
Distinction" and Diplomas, are bestowed
upon those who attain the standard Of
scholarship. The Medals in Music, aud
prizes In Peumsnship, are open to the
whole school, The prizes for neatness is
confined TO the boarders. Omitting the
Primary Department and the distinguished
in their classes Zoe want Of space, we men
ton the
PRIZES
which were awarded as follows;
For improvement in Pcnmanship, Miss
Ellen Ballou received gold pen.
For proficiency and neatness in Penman-
ship, Miss Jennie Broaddu., also received
gold pen.
BY the unanimous vote Of her school
mates, Miss Eta Love was awarded gold
ring for neatness in person and room.
Misses Susie Yeaeer, Mollie Yeager and
Matte Jones were mentioned as being de-
serving Of praise in this regard also.
The prize for Department was given
Miss Matte Yeager, "who never wilfully
violated any Of the rules Of the school"
In the Art Department, the prize for
Painting was awarded Miss Matte Jones,
who was a member Of the class the full
term.
MEDALS.
For rapid improvement in Instrumental
Music, Miss Hattie Bib received the med
al, and for being the best performer in her
class, Miss Ruth Crow got the Star Medal.
CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION.
Miss Betsey Pennington having compile
ted the half course in Mathematics receiv-
ed certificate Of distinction.
In the school Of Natural Sciences, the
following received "certifcates"-Misses
Eta Love and Anna Roberts.
Mental and Moral Philosophy-Misses
Anna Roberts, Elite Love, Matte 0wsley,
Ruth Grow, Bette Parsons, Kelsey Pen
nington, Jennie Broaddus.
History.-Misses Ella Ballou, Mary
Owsley, Sabra Pennington, Sallie Penny,
sallie Vandeveer, Maggie Harris, Carrie
Surber, Luella Ramsey, Iva Smiley, En-
ma Bash, Rhoda Hail, Jennie Broaddus,
Annie Mckinney.
English Literature.-Misses Anna Rob
erts, Elite Love, Rhoda Hail, Jennie
Broaddus and Georgia Proctor.
Latin.-Misses Anna Roberts and Bette
Lewis.
The following young ladies having com
pleted the entire course in English Litera-
mre were awarded
SCHOOL DIPLOMAS.
Misses Bette Parsons, Betsey Penning-
ton, Matte Hays 0wsley, and Ruth Grow.
Germsn.-Misses Matte Hays Owsley,
and Betsey Pennington.
LAtin.-Niss Ruth Crow.
Miss Bette Lewis having completed the
Schools Of History, English Literature,
Mental and Moral Philosophy and Natural
Sciences, received
FULL DIPLOMA,
with the Degree of mistress Of English
Literature" the Principal adding that "she
had been a diligent student and an exem-
plary pupil during the six years that she
had attended her College, and deserves the
respect and love Of her teachers.
DR.. O. 2. Fitzgerald, Of Nashville, who
was to deliver the annual address, being
detained by unavoidable circumstances,
Col. Hill was pressed into service and made
some very felicitous remarks lie praised
the school, praised the people for patron
hing Il, and wound up by saying that he
believed Mrs. Trueheart the best disciple
marian, and the most eminently fitted wo
man for her position in the State Of Ken
lucky. Miss Bette Lewis, the graduate
looking her prettiest in an elaborate and
handsome dress, read in an easy and excel
lent manner, the following
vALEDIcroRY.
wHES the faint light Of the sinking sun en-
pires, the blue shy above reveals gems Of won
I drOus lusire. When the moon calmly gazes upoi
other elimes brilliants that stad the blue dome
before unseen. amilingly hid mortals be glad.
the full glory Of the stars Is only when dark
ness Is densesi the glorious possibilities Of nor
I tal mind are revealed mora clearly when the nigh