The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-07-03
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We find the following interesting account,
in the Atlanta Constellation, OF the commence
ment exercises OF the Marietta Female College,
which We copy in lieu Of anything of our own ;
Wednesday was great day ia the history
of Marietta. "Wednesday, about : o'clock pm. ,
the writer found himself seated in the court
house in the midst of large audience there as
sembled for the purpose of witnessing the
closing exercises of the Marietta Female Col
lege. under the care OF the president, Professor
j. q. Lyn-s.
Atss o'clock. by direction Of the president
the young ladies appeared upon the stage, all
dressed i'll white, and seated themselves quietly
After rome excellent music by Professors
Clark aud Freyer, The exercises began by n
recitation in German. Edgar Poe's Lenore,
by Miss Mary Nj. Cole, of the senior class
Miss Cole appeared upon the stage in grace
full manner, and deservedly won the applause
of the entire audience by this recitation
Then came recitation, "Thanatopsis," by
Miss May Adams of the junior class. Miss
Adams acquitted herself creditably and will be
one of the seniors next term.
Next came dialogue in German. "Umdie
Welt" by Misses Mcclellan and Mansfield.
We We're all delighted with this effort aud
some of the audience came to the conclusion
that these young ladies We're in reality Ger
mans
Then came an essay, "A Scientific View Of
the Necessity of Education" by Miss Katie S.
Winn of the senior class. This was one of the
best essays $50 pronounced by critics. ever
written by a lady 80 young Miss Wiun. II
showed that the author thoroughly understood
her subject, that she possessed vast amount
Of information aud well deserved TO be a mem
Der of the senior class. Her essay was lit
s.,l In.
proud.
Next came dialogue in French. 'Une
Ganache.' by Mi SEES Buttolph and Cheek
which plainly showed that these young ladies
understood French almost a. we'll rs English
These young ladies acquitted themselves hon
orably
Then came recitation, The Road to Sue
cess, by Miss Katie Robertson My judgment
is that this was the grandest success of the oc-
casion. Miss Katie is young lady of extra
ordinary talent, and The style Of her delivery
was most excellent.
Then appears upon the Stage Miss Katie 5.
VIM to read a French essay lie Nihilisme
ell Russie ,)ne Of the best French teachers
in the state said that Miss Kate pronounced
French almost equal to a Frenchman, and Miss
Winn appeared to great advantage in reading
this essay, and was loudly applauded by the
audience.
Then came the last essay, 'All the Worlds
a Stage and all the Men and Women Merely
Players by Miss Mary NJ. Cole, of the senior
casr This essay was well c0mp0sed--plalnly
indicated that the authors mind was well
stored with information that she was mem
Der Of the senior class in reality; and her style
OF reading was extraordinary, and won the APP
plause of the entire audience. Miss Cole is
lady of fine ability.
Then came the baccalaureale address by the
president, and the delivery Of diplomas to Miss
Mary b. Cole and Miss Kate Vim, the gradn-
aring class. This address was short, earnest
and concise, and was listened To with the pro
toundest attention.
The school, then, with the exception of Miss
Minnie Gober. together with the president, as
sembled around the stage, and then Miss Gober
came forward and recited farewell poem in
beautiful style.
Then the benedction was pronounced by
Rev. d. L. Buttolph
Music was furnished by Professors Clark and
Freyer to the delight of the audience, and all
The young ladies left for home, each one clasp
ing in her SNOW white hands beautiful bouquets
that were 80 deseryediy bestowed by the APP
preciative audience. Tue people of Marietta
will ever be proud Of that cay. Misses Cole
and Winn wers the only graduates OF this
term. lDeii tssdNs tIlt WlittI huoNs W Ot
original, and good Judges who have attended
college cGmmencemens for many years pro-
uounce them as fine efforts AS they have ever
heard They are young ladies Of extraordinary
capacity, and their efforts on last evening show
that they have lost no time in improving that
capacity, and they now 90 as ornaments TO 40
ciety A word of praise deserves to be spoken
of The president. j. G Lynes. The cirizens Of
Marietta and the friends of education are an
der many obligations to this distinguished
teacher. He is man of eminent ability,
thorough and systematic aud his whole soul is
in this great work
No man has done more for the cause of edu
cation in Marietta than Professor Lynes. We
are sorry to say that tbs professor will be with
US no more in the capacity Of teacher He has
been elected professor OF modern languages in
Shorter college. and, while we regret 10 lose
him, we all can say, with one accord, that ON
best wishes 20 with him for success.
In be1alf of the pupils, Miss Susie Bu'tolph,
in the following words, presented to President
Lynes handsome pair OF goldframed spec
taees
PRoF. LYNES In behalf of the junior and
senior classes, have been requested to present
TO You these glasses as an humble token OF our
high appreciation OF your ability aud fidelity IN
The dischsrge Of your duties as president Of the
Marietta Female College Thanking you for
all your kindness to us in the past. we beg TO
assure you of our heartfelt respect AID aiiec-
lion, and OF our best wishes that success may
crown your labors in the new and larger field
Of Usefulness upon which you are soon 70 en-
ter May heavens best blessing be with you
and yours
The presentation was surprise to the presl-
dent, who responded in few appropriate re-
marks. appreciative of the donation.
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