Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-31
closing Exercises of Walnut Grove
Academy.

Mr.. EDITOR: The annual examins-
ton began Wednesday May 2lst, and
continued two days. We can emily
note some Of the more important fea-
lures, though it would afford us pleas
ure to give synopsis Ofthe entire ex-
ercise, if time and space would allow.
The Glasses all passed very creditable
examinations indeed-not a single
| fAilure--a rare thing in SO large
school. Higher Algebra, Clark's Moral
Gram mar, Greek, Arithmetlc' deog-
raphy. Advanced Reading and Physi :
alternately by Profs
! wrigbt and Shipe were convincing to
! r. fsrge audience that the school was
/ lid awake. and that the scholarship
rgas ihoronph. Vocal music aud dec
IamstiOns were interspersed, giving
nice variety. The primary exhibition
was interesting, especially to the
mothers, who were delighted TO see
mir brave little boys aud girls It cite
tbeir pieces so well. 1.-The Supposed
speech of Regulus," rendered by o.
n Hamsted, closed the lite rary ex-
ercises of the day. The delivery was
faultless, we have never heard il ex-
celled. By request of the audience it
was repeated on the following day
After reading grades and dement's the
school was dismissed.
By O'Clock next day an immense
audience, estimated at near seven
hundred, from all parts of
the county, city, and the ad-
Joining counties had gathered TO
witGess the literary exercises OF the !
academical department. The house was
colled to order by Prof. w. A. Wright, |
principal. Music. Prayer by Prof. |
Fowler. A class of little girls aged |
from nine to thirteen years, were first |
upon the programme. They wers
quite charming and the manner in |
which they acquitted themselves on |
the stage, showed that their talents |
were not inferior TO their hearts. All |
did 80 we'll that we dislike to make |
special mention, but we cannot refrain |
from referring to the delightful man.
ner in which Beckie Clapp |
recited the New Church Organ"
Most of the destinations were |
delivered in fine style. The essays
were good productions, and were well
read. The orations exhibited consid |
cradle depth of thought, and were |
rendered quite ereditably. The entire |
eAeIclS0 WAS q SUCCESS. 1uo COIIeclueSS !
of pronunciation was meritoriOus. |
We scarcely ever saw it equaled.
By invitation, Prof. s. p. Fowler. of |
ElljOy Seminary, was present. and |
delivered the annual address. His
theme was Thoughts" it certainly
was happy effort, and won for him
merited praise. Good music was
furnished during the days exercise by
the PowelPs Station string band.
Walnut Grove Academy has had
good reputation in the past, but this
year has been the most prosperous
period in its history.
The Faculty, consisting OF Prof.
w. A. Wright, Principal, Prof. ]. r.
Shipe and Miss Rebecca Crawford, has
lsbOred faithfully and eDergetically.
The building is large and well finished.
Good dOrmitOries are on the grounds.
1t is situated among quite refined as
well as hOspitable and intelligent peO-
pie. and they are alive to the interests
of their school. Prospects for future
success are very hattering. We do not
hesitate to say that no superior advan.
tages (if equal) for obtaining an edu-
cation can be found in the county,
outside of Knoxville. The next term
will open August 14th, and happy |
Will it be for the school if the Trustees
can procure the services of the same
with the same untiring, ener-
getic Principal. LUCIAN.