The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-06-19
The Cooper Institute.


To the Editor of the Comet.
The writer of this article had the pleas
ure ofattending the Commencement Elk
ercises of the Cooper Institute, on the Stl
and 9th of June, 1880. This institution II
situated In Lauderdale county, Miss, eigh
miles west of Lockhart Station, on the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad, and fifteen
miles north of Meridian, Miss. The loca.
ton is healthy one; high pine hills, good
water, and commodious and well-yentil.
ated buildings.
On the night of the 9Th we had a delight
iul entertainment presented by the young
ladies and young gentlemen of the male
ana female departments of the Institute.
PROGRAMME OF THE CONCERT.
l. Beautiful Moonlight Song by the
Music Glass.
sippi.
B. Music" Cameroniun Quadrille BY
Misses Annie Duck and Dora Barnes.
4. Oration-By L. f. Calhoun, of Louis
5. Drama" Lovesick." Actors: Misses
Mamie Hammer and Ida Roberts, and
Messrs. Q. ID. Hearon and b. ii.
Nc Gaughy.
8. song-"The Harvesters BY whole
class and instrumental solo by Miss p. C.
Clark.
7. Drama-"The Tea Party" Actors:
Misses Jessie King, Mary Smith, Ida Rob-
erts, Annie Brown and Mamie Hammer.
8. Duet-"Black Key Polka"-By Misses
Duck and Mary Smith.
8. Drama-"Wayward." Actors: Misses
Matte Brown. Beulah Smith, and Messrs.
B. II. McGaughy and W. f. Cunningham.
Solo by Miss Johnnie Rhodes.
IL. Drama-"Stratagem." Actors: Mis-
SEES Minnie and Lula Cooper and Messrs.
A. II. Wall and M. w. Cunningham.
y. SIN the Starlight"-Song by the Mu-
sic Glass.
10. Drama-''R Refinement. Actors: Mis-
ses Mamie Hammer, Minnie Cooper and
Messrs. e. ID. Hearon and A. II. Wall.
IA. Duet-"Juniata''- Misses Ida Rob-
erts and Mamie Hammer.
10. Drama-'tHalf Hour Heroics. "-Ac-
tors: Misses Matte Brown, Mamie Ham
ner and Mary Smith and Messrs. A. II.
Wall, M. w. and W. +. Cunningham.
IL. Duet-"Love at Sight'-By Misses
Pyrene and Genie Clark.
II. Drama-"SiX Weeks, and Six Years
After Marriage "-Actors: Misses Mamie
"hu H"i" mig. anu MI vi. w
IS. THE Wandering sprite "-Instru-
mental solo, by Miss Lula Cooper.
10. "Antony's Address over Caesars
Dead Body. "--Antony, c. d. Hearon; Ce-
'ar, NJ. W. Cunningham; Roman citizens,
X. Wall, II. b. Keasler, b. ii. |
hcGaughy. S. NJ. Spencer, l.. F. Calhoun
md X. E. Milling.
FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10.
Prayer.
Music.
Grafton by B. II. McGaughy, Lee county,
Top"
Essay by Miss Pyrene Clark; subject
The Past, Present and Future"
Music.
Essay by Miss Jessie King; subject
Moments are the Golden Sands of Life. "
Essay by Miss Dora Barnes subject
The Three Graces."
Music.
Essay by Miss Matte Brown; subject
The Fickleness of Fortune
Music.
Grafton by S. NJ. Spencer, Ala. subject
The Spirit of Liberty"
Essay by Beulah Smith; subject" Twi-
ght."
Music. ;
Grafton by r. E. Milling, La; subject
:" Our Duty as American Citizens" ,
Essay by Miss Johnnie Rhodes subject S
:" Hope" ,
Music. =,
Grafton by r. b. Keasler, Ala. subject l
'' The Pathway to Eminence is Rugged. $
Essay by Miss Minnie Cooper; subject L
Mutation. !" a
Music. o
Grafton by j. A. Stennis, Kemper county, s
ISIS. I; subject" Our Country" u
Essay by Miss Mary Smith, subject-"Re- v
ion Civililizing Agent. +"
Music. !
Oration by A. II. Wall, jackson, Miss;
bject-" The Desire of Distinction. "
Essay by Miss Ida Roberts; subject e.
Zero Worship" n
Music.
)ration by T. w. Adams, Representative
Department; subject-"Know
yself. " s.
Essay by Miss Mamie Hammer; subject .
ike Plank of Drift Wood. " a,
1usic. III
AnnuaI address by Hon. E. Watkins, of
ridian.
EVENING EXERCISES.
1usic.
'ubic debate; question -" Resolved,
At Political Parties are Beneficial to o
:
,ative, G. d. HearOn. Decision in the
;ative. al
ration by NJ. W. Cunningham Lee TO
MY. Miss. subject" What is the in
re of Life?"
by j. A. Francis, Lee county,
is seldom have attended commence
1T of any school or college, where such
d order, courtesy and decorum were a.,
ntained throughout the exercises, and PA
ere the scholars acquitted themselves
h more credit to their teachers.
here all did SO well, it would be in 70 20
Gus to mention any one in particular; ap
cannot pass over without commenda-
/, the accomplished music teacher, Miss III
lie Duck, of Meridian, Miss, who de-
les great credit for the excellent music y"
he occasion. given by her bright and
able scholars. III,
ISIS Mamie Hammer, of Alabama, took
in most of the plays. Her acting was
like and brilliant, and much applauded. APP
ISIS Ida Roberts, sang solo with on
ked effect, which she was called upon
epeat. do
ss Johnnie Rhodes, Il suppose about
1T 15), sang very sweetly and cunningly
title song-"Just to Please the Boys" ma;
was called upon to repeat it. by
III. L. Watkins, of Meridian, made the
lal address, which was well delivered
and replete with good advice OrI,
Jung ladies and young men just starting
IN the rugged pathway of life; but to
all that pleased and entertained the
and intelligent audience present on al
ccasiOn, would take too much space
our valuable journal, so will now
by commencing the " COoper Insti-
to the people of the South. 81
+. G. W. 7 ON
Eloquent Tribute to IA Physical Sole
and Intellectual Colossus.
Fol
From Columbus Indipendeut, "