Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-18
LETTER FROM THE INTERIOR.
Wesleyan Commencement COnclud-
ed--The Academy for the BIInd.-
Other Matters .. Change OF Post.
masters 80 Summer Resorts - An
Honor WOrthIIY Conference.-The
State Fair.

MACON, June 16.-Editor Morning Nesus :.
Commencement season is always warm, it
seems, no matter what time of the year it
comes. This week has been no exception to
the rule. The immense crowds have trudged
daily to the College chapel while the mercury
has been ranging among the nineties. and there
sweltered for three hours or more In listening
to compositions, music, etc., without any
abatement Of interest.
Taking the exercises altogether they were
above the average Of this renowned institution.
There were not as many good vocalists as on
some other occasions, but there were few ex-
celent ones, and where there was deficiency In
any given department it was made up in an
other. There were some common place COM
excellence.
The chief attraction on Tuesday was the ad-
dress of the venerable DIR. A. A Lipscomb to
tne alumni. For pure English, force of ex-
preston and beauty of style, nothing has ever
excelled It on the college platform. Although
very feeble physically, the speaker occasion
ally gave utterance to bursts Of eloquence that
thrilled his audience. 1t is hoped that the
gifted author will consent to its publication as
g. contribution to Southern literature. His
theme was THE characteristics of true woman
hood"
On Wednesday. the final day, q larger crowd
than ever witnessed the exercises. Every
available space OF the chapel was crowded to
lts utmost capacity, and the exercises lost
nothing, but rather increased in interest All
the compositions read on tn at day were good
The wisdom of the faculty in the distribution
OF the honorS of the college was fully vindicat-
ed. Miss Nannaline JordOn, of Washington,
Ga, the valedictorian, exhibited her emil
nent fitness for the duty to which she had
been assigned. There was an originality in
construction which was really refreshing
while the sparkling, womanly thoughts shone
brilliantly for
thought there was an Ineligible facial express
sion. There was peculiar tenderness in the
'farewells" that added n any charms to the
occasion.
The concert on Tuesday night was success
and the large and appreciative audience so
testified by their expressions of approba ation
Prof Newman, well known in Savannah is slIs-
tanning his reputation as musician and teach
or, and Miss Tacie Daniel. one of the finest
vocalists in the South, has won new laurels
although her health has not been good during
the past year.
The alumni reception ON last night closed
up one of the most brilliant commencement
occasions in the history of 20 Wesley" The
next triennial gathering, it is hoped will take
place in the New Wesley which the munifi-
cence OF Mr. Seney will make possible. at q
late hour the fsrewels were given, and like
deserted halls the college is to-day
The Board Of Trustees have been wrestling
with the problem of repairs. Mr.. Seney's gift
was divided-$25, 600 was to be an endowment
fund; while Sa5, COO was to be devoted to
the structure. Several plans were submitted,
and the one decided upon, by Messrs Parkins
q Bruce, of Atlanta cost about $500 more
than the amount in hand to complete it. The
plan is elegant. and if remodeed according to
II, Wesleyan Female College will have the
most ms sgnihcent building in the South. AS to
what conclu> ion the board will come to ex-
actlY was not able to learn.
Thus ends Wesleyan commencement Mer-
Ger University begin their exercises on to-
morrow friday night
THE ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND.
On yesterday afternoon Professor williams.
assisted by Professor Czurda and pupils gave
a delightful entertainment at the Academy
building, sting of songs, instrumental
music, reading, recitations and exhibitions
in arithmetic. The proficiency of these
sightless children is wonderful, and
trlng and accomplished principal The
whole State Is to be congratulated upon the
possession OF such an institute n and upon the
such men as Professors Williams and Czurda.
The term closes, and these seemingly unfortu-
nate pupils return to the homes of their friends
until the fall. Some of them are as CHEEKY and
happy as those who are in possession Of their
eyesight.
OTHER MATTERS.
The long talked of change in our post Office
Is about to take place. Colonel Glover the
present incumbent, has been in place some
eight or nine years, and has made one OF the
kuOsb 0AACiS4b macon mas ever
had. He is perfect gentleman and retires
with the respect and esteem of the entire COM
munity. He has been superseded purely upon
pollucAl grounds. as nothing against him per-
sonaly or officially has been charged Mr. W.
W. Brown. who sue eedS to the position is
also gentleman. having been in the revenue
ONCE here for some years, and is every way
qualified to all the position to which he has
been appointed. have no personal acquaint-
ance with the gentleman, but hear express
sions OF approval that, if Colonel Glover had to
be as acceptable as any other that could possi-
bly, be made. 1t is q family quarrel. and Ihave
no disposition to get mixed up with it. It is
simply a contest between 'the outs and the
ins" Mr.. Brown will take possession | un-
derstand. about the 1st of July.
Quite number Of the Maconites are pre-
pairing for the heated term, and are making
inquiries as to places and excursion rates
Some few are leaving now. Quite number
have gone on the Toronto excursion which
leaves Atlanta tonight. The steamship line
from Savannah is the favorite route North
but many are changing because they cannot
secure berths. as it is reported that every one
is taken up TO some time in July. The capaci-
ty, as extensive as it is, of this line is not
equal to the demand, and more ships will have
to be put on If its popularity continues. 1t is
undoubtedly the most pleasant route to pleas
ure hunters, and some are ting that they
cannot get accommodations on it The Upper
Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia springs are
claiming large share of attention but no ex-
cursionirates have been published except By the
Kennesaw route. Constant inquiries are
made OF your correspondent about them in
his journeying around the country
The Board of Trustees of Wesleyan Female |
College did themselves an honor in comforting
upon Miss Louise A. Tucker, Of Jacksonville, |
Fla. the honorary degree of Artiunp Baccalau-
redte. Miss Tucker is the daughter of Judge
j. Wofford Tucker, of Sanford, Fla, a lovely |
and an accomplished lady. She has been iden-
titled with the educational interests of Jack
sonville for many years. The honor is worthily |
bestowed
President Hardeman and Secretary Grier are |
making every preparation for the forthcoming |
State Fair. Their premium list is out and |
being circulated The programme will be at |
tractive, and large crowd WILL no doubt be |
present. 1t will open on Monday, October 18th, |
and continue one week. JACK PLANE.