The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-06-07

Ing where they were gracefully re-
ccIved and pleasantly welcomed by
Prot. Rust and at once conducted IA
the Chapel. Hero we were highly
entertained for an hour or more by
The exercises OF this excellent school,
Prof. Solomon's primary class il,
Latin was reciting when we entered
aud, though we heard only part OF
the rccftatfon, we would commend
his mode Of teaching. Then was call
cd Miss lWcsitalI's '.ligltning clasl
in oral arithmetic." A more won
deriuI exhibition of rapid calculations
quick results, correctness aud prof
cheney in oral arithmetic, was Ger.
tainly never witnessed BY us, Oht
of the press gsug,' quondau
pedagogue, electrified by such rapid.
ity, praisingly exclaimed, "lnir0blt
aaditu et dicta.' The next feature
presented was the recital OF "The
Ride OF Jennie McNeal," J" rendered BY
Miss Lallie Woodbridge in a most
modest, graceful aud bewilching
style. T99s 947'l'AM M s1l
Miss Annie Waller then rccitel
"The Wounded 'Soldier,r vividly
descriptive poem, whose strength,
beauty and deep patlos were brought
out in wonderful power by the fine
elocutionary art and dramatic ability
Of the young lady. The picture was
too yivid-thc physical suiierings and
mental agonics portrayed in the piece
appeared too iifc-likp, as rendered
by Miss waller, TO be enjoyed by
ono who had stood by u comradc
failed IN battle. Too much can not
be said in praise of the thorough and
proficient drill IN eloculion displayed
in the above recitals. BY request,
Miss Wesifall read "Father Pills
Collection" a humorous piece, which
was given in such perfect and iniIni-
table style that all npl,lauded with
hearty laughs. Next came very ell
tertaimihg feature in n calesthenic
drill BY Miss Lille Walters class,
who went through number OF in
tricate mencuvses with Tie accuracy,
precision aud uniformity OF tue or
gan notes. After brief rcmarks from
some of the press, we were invited
int0 the parlor, where were enjo, ed
delightful music and songs, AZ the
conclusion ofwIlich the press gang"
departed, bearing bright recolleciions
OF a most pleasant visit. aud speaking
in the warmesi aud highest pruises OF
Pros. Rust and Bethel Fcnule Col
lcge. VIZ 10 A iiss''
J On Thursday morning, after spend.
ing solid hour AT The art gallery IN
the vain attempt TO have photos taken
In "good looks" the members OF the
the press, by Invitation from Prof.
Dietrich, visited tine Public Schools
Of which he il The Superintendent.
We were received with u most gra-
cious welcome by Prof. d., who coll
Quoted us through the nine depart
nlenis. Spending q brief time IN each
we were highly entertained by the
exercises of The school, recitation snd
singing. We regret that words and
space are not ours 10 speak IN greater
length of The excellencies of this ad
mirably conducted school, now num-
bering 420 pupils. llopkinsville has
no institution more worthy of leI
pride and support none that speaks
more highly TO every visitor Of the
intelligence, liberaliiy aud political
wisdom OF her citizens, tim the large
and handsome building recently erect.
cd for her public school. We Judge I
town or city by the number and char.
acter of its schools; IN this lighl
lIopkinsville stands emihcntly high
Having been invited by DR.. Rod
man to dine at the Wentcru Kentucky
LuIatic ASYLUM, the party met at Tho
New Era building, whence they were
driven in carriages 10 the Asylum
Dir. Rodman, in the happy aud hos
pitable style oharact cterislic of the en-,
inem Kcntuckian lie is. welcomed 'tbs
party at The threshold, Escorted into
tho office. those who wished, partool
Of tho ''preparatories;' amd at !
o'clock the hungry ''prcss gang' wers
invited into the dining-rooIniwhcre :
delicious--yes, a truly csQuisite and
priucely spread of two tables was OBJ
served. Mrs. DR.. RodInan, mos
aesthetic hostess, presided over Tho
feast, charmingly assisted by hel
daughter, Mrs. SOutherland. and lel
nieces Misses Cannie ami Lizzie Rod
man, two peerless Circcs Of Frank
fort. After such a repas,, an ediiol
can truthfully. say that once in life h,
was royalty. served.
Crhis space reserved for puns ant
| fine cigars.) fsfi sid i,f ea'
In the afternoon, we were showl
through the various wards and unani
mously declared that the Asylum i
judiciously aud admirably conducted
and Is In every way mnde comIorta
BILE ior tho poor unforiunates place,
therein. Aier this we drove tbrougl
| the Asylum Park, which Is delight
fully inviting place at this season O
the year. The circular walks, line,
| with forest trees now robed ia yer
dant foliage, the sweet singing u
the free and Joyous birds, the beauti
iul par,crres OF blooming flower
contraeted with the emerald tints o
the young grass, presented a briliail
picture OF living and Christian beau
l. " .