The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-06-10
pIsMIssTNe SCHOOL.
Bethel Institute Closes Thursday
Interesting Exercises.

One of the most popular country
schools in this section of the state
is Bethel Instit ate, conducted by
Mr.. j. p. Alternately, a thoroughly
competent teacher who has sue
ceeded, by conscientious and efec-
tive work, in securing the conf
dence of his patrons and pupils.
The best evidence, perhaps, of his
personal and professional popular
ity, as we'll as of the interest which
seems to center in the institution
now under his control, was the I'M
mense crowd, by odds the largest
seen in that section of country for
years, which attended his examina-
ton exercises Thursday last. The
occasion attracted delegations not
only from the various neighbor-
hoods in this county, but from sew
eral places in Alabama, and when
all were gathered on the grounds
the ssemblage assumed huge pro
portions. Pitman's band, from Pu-
laski, was on hand, and enlivened
the days proceedings with choice
music which contributed no little
to the general enjoyment. The pu
pills were "called TO books" in the
morning by a stirring air from the
band and the examination of classes
then began. This continued, with
satisfactory results, until noon,
when a recess was taken for dinner.
An abundant supply of edibles, in
Guiding all the elements of an
appetizing outdoor feast, was spread
upon the grounds by the ladies of
the neighbOrhood and heartily en-
joyed by all present. Although the
crowd was so large, everybody had
enough and to spare, thanks to the
generous forethought and bounte
Gus hospitality of the contributors.
After dinner the examination
was resumed and continued until
2 O'Clock, when several prizes were
awarded for scholarly proficiency.
Miss Anna Smith, a bright little
daughter of Mr.. 1. L. Smith, re-
ceived a handsome gold ring for
general excellence and superiority
as a scholar; Miss Lillian Gilbert
carried off a gold pen for the hest
spelling, and Miss Mary Jones, of
Alabama, was awarded a handsome
prize for proficiency in chirograpy.
AT two o'clock Rev. Thomas f.
Gailor delivered q chaste and elo-
quent address on educational topics
which was attentively listened to
and highly commended by all pres
ent.
The examination in the morning
was highly creditable to the pupils,
the classes in geography and gram
mar receiving especial commenda
ton for their proficiency in those
studies.
AT night large audience assem-
bled to witness the closing enter
tainment, on which occasion was
presented in the best possible man
ner the following attractive
PROGRAMME:
Music, Pitman's Band.
Speech, Bonnie Smith.
AltGIluluCSSs
Westmoreland.
Composition, Beauties of Nature, Anna
Smith.
Dialogue, Twelve Months, by II little
girls.
Music.
Speech, Henry Langford.
Composition, Old Maids and Bachelors,
Elite Smith.
Composition, L Wonder, Mary Reagin.
Dialogue, Little Angels.
Music.
Speech, Porter Hughes.
Composition, Young America, Ida
Smith.
Composition, Family Troubles, Matte
Hughes.
Dialogue, How They Kept the Secret.
Music.
Speeches, Bean Grigsby, Hugh Gilbert.
Composition, Pleasures of the Imagina-
ton, Mary Jones.
Dialogue, Demons of the Glass.
Music.
Speech, Lycurgus Hopkins.
Speech, William Young.
Reagin.
Dialogue, Jonas Jones.
Music.
Speech, Guy Edmundson.
Speech, Gilbert Smith.
Composition, A Theme without Title,
Lulie Smith.
Dialogue, Aunt Gerusha's Mistake.
Music.
Speech, Tom Grigsby.
Speech, VIM. Paisley.
Composition, Lillian Gilbert.
Old Grey Jacket, Birdie Westmoreland.
Conquered Banner, Anna Smith.