The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-06-11

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Misses y. Ballou, J. Knott, 5. Penny, ;. Pen
nington, I. skarkon, 5. Nandeveer, NJ. Owslcy.
CaiNsoN GLOW OF sUSsEr-vocal duet. -......- R,of
Mis.ss Georgia Proctor aud Annie Timberlake.
RrNEnnHa Ms instrumental duo....... BrintaiaH
Mlssss r. Grow aud 5. Vandcvecr.
KAr1DiD-vocal Haghei
Misses Jennie and Emma sauney.
instrumental .-..-........... C-erv
Misses A. Holiness A. Hubble. NJ Jones, T.. Ows-
hey, sue Rout. NJ. white, J. Broaddus.
sLUNnR Nor, DAHLiSo-sercnade....
NJ ss Susie Neagcr and others
RAGS FoR LiFE-insirumental duet-........... Nd
Misses l., and V. skarion.
wuES TnE QuIEr MOoS Is BEANiN0 ...... S'Aosioli
Miss Georgia Proctor.
CoUsiS Tioaps'a
The ease with which the young ladies
executed the most difficult pieces showed
the thorough training they had under
gone, aud spoke volumes Of praise for the
superior instruction impaired by Miss
Purnell and Mrs. J. NJ. Philips, the teach
ers. Each and every performer is desery-
ing Of special mention, but our space is too
contracted TO do them Justice. The ex-
quisiie instrumental performances Of Misc
Mary Owsley, Jennie Broaddus, Ruth
Grow and Sallie Penny were highly COM
plimenied, while the sweet voices Of
Misses Annie Timberlake, Georgia Proctor,
Daisy Burnside and pretty little Lizzie
Farris charmed everybody. by request a
comic song not ON the programme was
sung by Misses Annie Roberts, Viva
skarlon and Mr.. $. S. Myers, which crea.
ted great deal OF merriment and served
to relieve the mind after listening to 80
much that was scientific.
THE COMMENCEMENT
II the interest in the Institution can be
measured by the extent Of the enthusias-
tic audience OF last night, We nigh, char
acterize il as unbounded, for never have
We seen such a crowd within the walls Of
the Courthouse. Promptly at O'Clock
the young ladies Of the College, clad in
pure white, and preceded by the teachers,
filed into the building, and the Exercises
were inaugurated by the rendition of
Homage to Verdi" in a most excellent
manner. An appropriate prayer,by Rev. j
Il. Peoples, followed, and NJ iss Betsey V.
Pennington, the graceful Salutatorian, was
presented. She was dressed in white Paris
muslin, trimmed in lace. with natural
flowers in her hair, and in a clear and
measured manner read the following
sALUrAroEY
with words Of greeting We address this vast
audience. The salutatory Is one OF the pleasing
features, on an occasion like the present. What
can give more pleasure than, with heart full OF
JOY, TO welcome those whose hearts heat rcspon-
siye This Is the season OF Oommencomenis and
iew tire Of their number OF frequency. This says
much OF Interest IN education. As long NJ the
true and wise erowd together to show appreciation
OF schools and teachers, and regard for the young
In their efforts 10 aoquit themselves we'll 10 long
I will the great cause OF education flourish. The
multiplication Of schools, The general rush Zoe the
position Of teachers, argue we'll or the advance
taent Ia this great means OF huuan progrcss. The
nineieenih century SURPRISES all centuries IA A.
tentisn 10 the youhg, aud future centuries viii fr
surpass this. Events seems to hurry themselves,
as n hastily preparing for mighty revolutions. In
shat departments Of lie will the most siupendous
changes oecurf In politics. Ia domestic liic IA
litcraiurof i.et us or a moment anticipate this
coining change. just ~ surely a. this eva dinei'
from iormer iimss Ia legislation, IA the tone and