Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-11
COLUMBIA, TENN.
commencement Exercises of Ihe Ee-
male Institute-M Girls VINO
Carried on Prizes.
Special corresnOndence of the Appeal

Special Correspondence OF the Appeal
COLUMBIA, TENN, June Last evening
concluded the fourth day of the commence
ment exercises of the Columbia Female In
slitute. They were held in the Grand Opera
house, which was fortunately secured for
the entire course, and no more eligible ar
rangement could have been made to give
effect and ecidh to the several occasions.
The house was crowded each night with the
beauty and fashion of our city and county,
and the patrons of the Institute.
The exercises commenced On Friday night
last with sOiree musicale by the pupils of
Miss Holiness primary department. In this
| department, where all did so we'll, it might
appear invidious to discriminate. But your
reporter cannot withhold the need OF praise
from Miss Sallie Brown, of Louisville, Ky;
Miss Lulie Jones, of Memphis; Miss Annie
Clisby, of Montgomery, Ala; Miss Bette
Gregory, of Memphis, and Miss Mamie
| White, of Columbia.
On Monday evening the regular exercises
of the senior class were heard. They con-
sisted of musical selections Rotations and
compositions on various subjects.
The exercises of Tuesday were opened by
the salutatory, in French, by Miss Annie
Clisby.
The Eoglish salutatory wsa delivered by
Miss Sallie Brown-an admirable compost
Next in order was the address OF the Fl.
Rev. Dr. Pesrce, bishop Of Arkansas, on
female education. The chief points OF his
address were on the power OF women and
| their Influence upon mankind. The dis
course was replete with noble thoughts and
aspirations, and his eloquent words were
| listened TO with marked attention for more
| than an hour.
The graduating class were next addressed
of admonition to the young, now on the
threshold of that life which is to make OF
mar their future fortunes. This class con.
sists of Miss Florence Sheppard, of Column
| bia; Miss Ida Hirshfeld, of Trenton, Ky;
| Miss Bette Gregory, of Memphis; Miss
| Sallie Brown, of Louisville, KY, and Miss
| Mamie White, of Spring Hill, Tenn, upon
whom diplomas we're conferred by the Ri
Rev. Bishop, followed by the benediction.
The valedictory was then delivered by
Miss Bette Gregory, OF the graduating class
and it was mastery production, rejecting
the highest credit on the mental attainments
| of the author.
Tuesday evening brought to a climax the
series of the interesting scholastic exercises
! of the Institute, being the s5Tes musicale of
| the more advanced pupils in vocal and in
strumental music, under the direction of
Nine. Esteve, most thorough and accom-
| pll5hed educator In The art divine. The
| most difficult music-overtures, quartettes,
| trios and solos-Was rendered with such
| startling effect to give one the idea that
| they were listening to professionals rather
| than to amateurs. Nine. E.teve may we'll
| feel proud OF her pupils whom she has To-
structed during the past few months, and
rest on her laurels. In this contest the prize
medal was captured by Miss Laura Leath,
of Memphis, and many other medals, too
numerous TO detail, we're awarded aud con-
ferred upon those who merited the distinc-
| ton. Chief among them l will mention
Miss Florence Sheppard, of Columbia; Miss
Leone Esteve, OF Columbia; Miss Grace
Pres,idge, of Memphis; and Camille Hern-
don, of Columbia
In the primary department Miss Malvina
Safarrsns, of Columbis, took the FIRST prize,
and Miss Louise Cralk the second
Ia the preparatory class the medal was
awarded to Marion Dorsett, and prizes TO
Mary Evans and Julia Fleming.
In the intermediary class the medal was
awarded to Miss Annie Ridley, of Maury
county.
To conclude the whole, the c1ntata of "Cin-
derella" was given, according TO the German
version.
Besides the two bishops officiating AZ
above, other dignitaries of the church hon
ored the exercises with their presence, in
Guiding the venerable rector, DIR. White, of
Calvary church, Memphis; the Rev DR..
Gray, Of the Church of the Advent Nash
vile; the Rev. Mr.. Gray, OF Franklin, Tenn,
and others from a distance. ". So