The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-06-11

oy sermon from Bishop Warren be-
fore large pudiepoo in the College
chapel. Several of our c;tizcns at
tended to hear the Bishop on this bis
first visit to our State. The sermon
vas fully up to the reputation of the
preacher, eloquent, profound and
spiritual throughout. The Northern
Methodists were certainly fortunate
in securing Bishop Warren Tor the
Episcopacy. Monday the examine
tion of the classes began apd ended
on Tuesday. Monday evening Hon.
Sapaael pibble, of our town, delivered
the annual address on the subject of
popular education. Notwithstanding
the nnfayorable evening the chapel
was crowded 10 its utmost capacity,
and VIC learn the address was one of
best ever delivered on that subject
taking our Northern visitors captive
by force. The speaker was applauded
frequently and was most happy in the
effect upon his audience. 1t is
thought this able address will have q
most beneficial influence in behalf Of
popular education in this county and
wherever it may be read. Mr.. Dibble
has given the subject considerable
thought and the views expressed on
this occasion are doubtless the fruit
Of patient study and calculated to
benefit the cause Of education whercv-
cr they may reach. Tuesday morn
ing was appointed for the contest ip
defamation for the regular prizes Of
the in titution. The young men gen
orally acquitted themselves hand
somely and gave promise of al hon
orable future.
"Wednesday afternoon at s o'clock
the commencement exercises proper
were had in the chapel in the pres
ence Of u packed audience. Every
available seat and standing room
about the doors, windows and pas.
sa2eway was filed with anxious spec
tators from the adjoining communi-
ties, which circumst zoe alone proves
what deep interest the colored people
feel in the education of their youths.
After prayer, President Cooke
called the young men out in their
appointed order, each Of whom mani
tested training of mind and body
that does credit to the institution.
The speeches we're original and gen.
orally we'll written showing earnest
study and very eommendable prof.
ceney in the various branches invclv.
cd. Dignity Of position aud grace in
delivery were very marked through
o2t the exercises. The Latin Saluta-
tory by A. w. Whaley and tho Gr"nl
Grafton by j. S. Cooper we're very
10 Iuu uuulence ana cred-
table to the young speakers, We
make special mention OF the speeches
Of j. II. Jones, w. l.. Bulklcy, Nj.
Blakeley, E. j. Crawford and II. d.
NVil'iams rs giving evidence Of su-
perior attainment and careful study,
not, however, without recognizing The
merit, of the other young men, all of
whom did well and reflected credit
alike upon teacher and student. The
address of Miss Hattie Dickson was
chase and we'll prepared. The vail
dic,ory by Miss a. l.. Jackson de-
serves more than u passing notice.
Such sentiment can only come from
a we'll trained mind and sensitive
heart. Miss Jackson is certainly
gifted beyond girls Of her race and
age. Deplomas were awarded to H.
d. Williams, Misses Hattie Dickson
and A. l.. Jackson graduates of this
year and to Miss S. e. Middleton,
graduate OF last year.
Prizes were awarded TO Scipio
Moore. on Decla nation NJ. Blakeiy,
on Greek G. Sanders, Nancy San
ders, and H. D. Williams, on Rheto
ric j. Fl. Jones, Nancy Sanders, A.
II. Black and j. Il. Brown, on the
Bible; j. II. Jones and Thomas
Simms, on Theology; and the Con-
ference prize to A. II. Whaley. After
the benediction by Rev. A. Webster
we left, not, however, without wishing
Dr.. Cooke and his corp Of professors
God-specd in pursuing the noble
work in which they are engaged.
ROUND DANcEs.-Here is what the
Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution says on