The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-07
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A synopsis of the Commencement
Exercises.

decorated with festoons of evergreen and
eowers. while in the centre, wrought in
arbor vita, was the motto: "Do Right
MONDAY, 10 A. NJ,
was devoted to reading of Essays, by men,
bers of the Senior Class, interspersed with
the most delightful and well executed
music ever listened to. Miss Emma Gram
ling read commencement Essays" which
was well composed and greeted with every
manifestation of delight. The essays upon
To-day" by Miss Cora Matthews, and
Samples" by Miss Dora Matthews, were
both highly pleasing, Miss Lula Wright's
essay on "Words," was we'll received.
Perseverance Essential to Success" was a
very pleasing production by Miss Annie
McLaurin. "Only a Woman" by Miss
Lizzie Ho ,kins was SO much admired that
it was highly applauded, Notwithstanding
applause was prohibited. Miss Sallie
Hickman then read "To BE, We Must Do"
a finely composed essay which was highly
appreciated. "Busybodies." by Miss Julia
Scherch, was happily conceived and we'll
rendered. Next followed "Be a Waman,n
an exquisite essay by Miss Ella Seaman
On account of the sickness of Miss Willie
Streater, we were deprived of hearing her
essay. Miss Bessie Rumble next favored
the audience with an essay upon Influence
OF Indiscriminate Reading" which con-
tanned many valuable suggestions. "Dido,"
a felicitous contribution by Bessie Cocker
was a pleasant conclusion to the exercises.
MONDAY, 8 p. NJ,
we were favored with exercises by the
Alumna Association, consisting OF recita-
ton by Misses Lollie Russell and Bette
Cain, which were well delivered and we'll
received, and an essay written by Mrs.
Peyton. Between each, the audience was
favored with music. Hon. E. John Ellis,
of New Orleans, was then introduced, who
delivered the annual address, and Tor
more than an hour he held the audience
spell bound by his matchless eloquence and
logical argument. He handled his subject
with ease and grace, and captured his
hearers.
TUESDAY, 10 A. M,
was Commencement Day, and the pro-
gramme throughout was decidedly one of
interest. A grand march was played and
then a very able prayer offered by Bishop
Keener. TIE Deum Laudamus was sung,
after which came the Salutatory of Miss
Victoria Pickens, which was well written
and appropriate. "The Comet" an essay
by Miss Mary Cheatham, was quite inter-
esting and creditable in the highest degree.
The Valedictory, by Miss Bessie Cocker, was
a little out Of the usual way, and was there
fore greatly appreciated for its originality
and fine composition. President johnson,
invery feeling and appropriate remarks,
then conferred the degree of Mistress of En-
glish Literature upon thirteen graduates,
and of Mistress of Arts upon two others.
The address OF Rev. B. NJ. Palmer, of
New Orleans, was certainly one of the finest
ever listened to by a Brookhaven audience.
The subject was well chosen and his style of
delivery faultless, and for nearly on hour
and a half the vast audience was transfxed
by his almost superhuman effort. DR..
Johnson was fortunate in having him to de-
liver the address, and the people were de-
lighted in listening to the man, of whose
great fame they had heard SO much. After
the address, the doxology was sung, a bene-
diction invoked, and thus ended the present
term of Whitworth College.
TUESDAY NIGHT.
q grand musical en.erta;nneent u,ss e~.-
under the auspices of the Alumnae Associ-
alton. The musical department of the col
lege has very able teachers, and the pro-
gress of the pupils is an evidence OF the fact
that they have been thoroughly taught.
Six pianos three violins and a flute accom-
panied thirty-six voices in BIRD on the
Wing" The music was well chosen, and
we would like to mention each piece sepa-
rately, but will have to content ourself with
saying they were all magnificent. Ozark
ness" by Miss Katie johnson, Wounded"
by Miss Minnie Collier; and "Minerva's
Disappointment" by Miss Allie Berglund,
were recited in a truly happy manner, and
they received very fattering praise from the
audience. The Alumne may well feel
proud of their entertainment.
We wish 1t was in our power to mention
all participants in the manner that they
deserve. The exercises were creditable
throughout, and it would be unjust to dis
criminate and extol the merits of any
particular one where all did well.
Tuesday night most of the young ladies
| left for home on the ii o'clock train. carry
ing with them the best wishes of our citizens.