Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-06-10
Is. T.. G. COMMENCEMENT.

Inc Closing exercises Of Bristol Fe-
male College came Off on Thursday
evening. AS usual the house was pack
Ell TO Its utmost capacity, but there was
line order observed and the evening was
delightful.
The Salutatory address was by Miss
Sallie Turley of McMinn Co. Tenn, sub
Ject, "Welcome all" Read In clear and
distinct tone with full elaboration. A
little too much stress on some words,
but very pointed and sensibly written.
Miss Lena Davenport, of Emory Va,
subject, "The Scholars Hope" Mark
ed by great clearness of enunciation.
A due apportionment of strength and
ornament in diction. Easily heard by
the entire house.
Miss Sue Fulton, of Mt. Airy N. c.,
subject, "There VIII Be Rest at Even
tide" Read with commendable vivaci-
ty, position natural, voice clear, empha-
sis good, infections generally correct,
composition sentimental and pretty.
Miss Eta Wood, of Bristol, subject
1.-The Darkest Day" Reading deliber-
ate, voice clear, emphasis good, enunci-
alton fair, composition descriptive and
very good,
AT this point there was interpolated
a vocal solo by little Trula Hicks, re-
markable for its sweetness and operate
accuracy, far beyond expectation for
one so young and very rarely equalled
by adults who are educated to the opera.
Miss Belle Sheppard Of Wytheville Va.
subject, "Behind the Clouds the Sun
still shines. Composition historic and
descriptive and read with spirit and
very considerable rhetorical accuracy,
marked by compass Of both tone and
voice.
Miss Jestie Henninger, of Bristol sub
jeGt, "No One Should Live to Himself
Alone" Naturalness was the leading
characteristic Of Miss HIS reading, and
while there was less attempt at display
than usual, we are not sure there was
any of the effect lost by it, compost
ton plain but good.
Miss Florence Parrack, of Bristol,
subject, "The Mystery of the Stars"
enunciation not quite clear, but empha-
ais and infection unusually good, and
read with remarkable composure.
Little Pet Speer was called on for a
solo, to supply II vacancy in the pro-
gramme, and acquitted herself with de-
cided credit.
Miss Matte Mumell of Fall Branch
Tenn, subject, Honor and shame from
no condition rise, act we'll your part,
there all the honor lies" The beauty
of Miss NJ. was marked by modesty, and
her reading and composition by sincerl-
ty and lmpressiyensss, without display.
Miss Sue Fulton brought down the
house by Il vocal solo.
Miss Bessie Butler of TWylorsville
Tenn, subject, 'Justice May Sleep, but
Never Dies" There was just an occa-
si0nul touch Of the dcclamatory In her
reading, and her intonalion and inilec-
lion were quite clever, style Of COM
position not pretending but chaste and
pretty MS well as possessing rather more
than usual the quality ofCohesivcness.
The Valedictory was read by Miss
Alice Emmcrt Of Union Depot Tenn.
1t was very brief but well written and
modcstly read,
Prof. Westcr announced that he had
concluded "a accept the carnst call Of
the Board and continue his Presidency
of the College, Speeches were made
by j. lIlmilton, G., b. Yarbrough
and /. G.. Fowler. President Westcr
has cXccllcd IN the rare faculty of all
ministrative ability and in his disciple
nary skill, having kept the College in
sound financial condition and brought
forth from limited means fine scholastic
results.
In selecting and retaining Misses
James and Ansley as teachers he has
exhibited Judgement. These ladies
have distinguished their work by fine
results, and we hope they will remain.
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