San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-06-12
Reported for the rlss Pass.


Reported for the rasa Pass.
Cersnal lnsRltuto Commence
The examination begao on Thurs.
day. the Bird inst, in the primary do.
partment. under Miss Wilcox and Mrs.
Irwin, and even the casual observer
could not fail to see that these little
folks were already being trained to sp'
ply their minds to earnest study, and
the progress ,nsde by the scholars uni.
versally good, and in many instances
surprising. And these ladies are On.
titled to great credit for their jealous
labors.
In the male department the exami.
nation on this day was in both grades,
and gave strong evidences that the
teachers. Prof. Pritohett and Mrs.
Duncan, had been earnestly and hon
estly at work, and that their scholars
we're trying to reciprooate their work
Of love; and in both branches Of the
school the work of the day was highly
creditable to teachers and scholars.
On Friday the examination was con
tinued in both departments Of the
school, and was alike good in each.
At night. Friday. the Juvenile depart
ment gave an exhibition that was tru-
ly charming to old and young, and was
also quite amusing and pleasant, and
all heartily laughed at the amusing
duet entitled the Dog and Cat" and
everybody went away feeling better for
having seen and heard what they did.
On Sabbath at II A. NJ, Rev. W.
Sheppard, D. D., Of Austin. preached
the Commencement sermon, Subject:
Life" which was profound in reason.
ing, grand in conception and sublime
in elocution, and will live long in the
hearts and minds of all who heard it.
On Monday the examination in the
higher branches was continued, and
was creditable throughout to teachers
and scholars. and fully showed the ef-
ficient work of President Rouusavall
and his good lady. and their efficient
assistant, Miss Smith.
At the conclusion of the mornings
exercises, the visitors were furnished
Of the paintings and draw.
ings Of the pupils of the art depart.
ment, under charge Of Miss Smith,
which were exhibited in the hall; and
We were greatly surprised at the work
done during the session, and the pro-
gress made in art. Much of the work
we think highly creditable to PROBES.
sional hands; aud exhibits strong
proof that Miss Smith is not only
master of her vocation. but possesses
also, a wonderful art in imparting in
to those entrusted to her
hands.
At night tie audience room was
filled to its utmost by the time the
were lit, and the asse mbly
showed by their cagerness their great
expectations, and they were not dis
appoiuted-the school gave them
grand entertainment, which was good
in all its parts. The music depart.
ment, under Mrs. Rounsavall, assisted
by Miss Franklin, gave one Of its
grand entertainment, interspersed with
declarations by the young men and
essays by the young ladies; as a whole
highly entertaining and instructive,
doing great credit to all concerned.
On Tuesday the examination exer-
,ises we're completed. and throughout
did great credit to the entire faculty
and scholarship of tie school; and we
,an see no just reason why the people
Of Western Texas should send their
away from home to acquire an
when such excellent ad
vantages are offered them here.
On Tuesday night the exhibition Of
The Literary Societies Of the school
was another Of their enjoyable enter
taiuments. 1t consisted of vocal and
music. essays and ad-
dresses. And we have never heard
the music excelled in any school.
There were several pieces Of music
rendered by six and nine young ladies
upon three pianos, and their rendition
was truly elegant. and excellent be.