Semi-weekly interior journal., 1882-06-16

Jennie Crane, Addie Peoples, Mary Reid,
Eliza Owsley Daisy Burnside, Lizzie Port.
man, Lille shelton, Annie Alcorn.
NATURAL SCfEScEs. - Misses Fannie
Hill, Mildred Lewis, Iva Smiley and Ellen
Ballou.
ENGLTsH LTrERArURE-Misses Fannie
Hill, Iva Smiley and Belle Tyree.
MATHEMATICs-Misse Kate Williams,
Belle Van Arsdale, Bessie Bryant and Ma
mie BRYANT
MENTAL AND MORAL PHnosoPHY-
Misses Mildred Lewis, Ellen Ballou, Belle
Van Arsdale, Lula Woodbridge, Bessie Bry.
ant and Mamie Bryant
LATIN - Misses Fannie Hill, Mamie
Bryant, Bettie Rochester, and Bessie Bry-
ant.
SCHOOL DIPLOMAS.
MENTAL AND MORAL PHmosoPHY
Misses Sallie Penny, Annie Mckinney and.
Kate White.
NATURAL ScIENcEs-Misses sallie PEN
ny, Annie Mckinney and Kate White.
ENGLISH LTTERATURE--Misses Annie
Mckinney, Ellen Ballou, Kate White. r.
win Baker, Lula Woodbridge, Mildred Lew
is, Bessie Bryant, Mamie Bryant aud Sal
lie Penny.
LArrN-Misses Kate White, Iva Smiley
and Mildred Lewis.
GERMAN-Misses Annie Mckinney, Ell
len Ballou and Sallie Penny.
FULL DIPLOMAS
Miss Kate White, having completed the
schools Of Natural Sciences, English Liter
ature, Mental and Moral Philosophy and
Latin, was given Diploma with the de-
gree Of NJ. f. l.; the Principal adding that
she deserved the commendation Of her
teachers, for her perseverance,, energy and
success.
Miss Annie Mckinney was also awarded
a Diploma with the degree Of M. Il. L. for
having completed the schools Of History,
Natural Sciences, English Literature,
Mental and Moral Philosophy and Ger
man. She was complimented by the Princi-
pal as follows: Miss Mckinney has done
we'll. During the past year especially, she
has studied with great industry.
Miss Sallie Penny, in the schools Of
History, Natural Sciences, English Litera-
ture, Mental and Moral Philosophy and
German, received Diploma with the de-
gree Of NJ. f. L. OF her Mrs. Trueheart
said For ten years, Miss Penny has been
connected with Stanford Female College,
and in all these years has studied diligent-
ly, gaining valuable information, which
fits her for usefulness. She deserves much
praise, and leaves the school followed by
the well-wishes Of schoolmates and teach
ers.
During the reading Of the report, Miss
White exhibited her skill in an excellent
rendition Of "Fascination Waltz" and with
Miss Irwin Baker sang a sweet duet, that
was full Of touching melody. The Band
also furnished some lively music, and was
much complimented.
Miss Salie Penny was lovely in an ele-
CANT white suit end was the object of much
interest as she appeared, and in a graceful
manner read the following:
vALEDICToRY.
Tonight we celebrate the ninth anniversary of
the Commencement exercises Of this College Ten
years have rolled away siuce large audience
Of intelligent and refined people assembled at the
Presbyteri an Church in this place to witness the
closing scenes OF the first years work. Teu years.
To the mind ofthe young a long lapse oftime-an
age-au eternity; but 10 the experienced, the old,
only span, a point-a few days, gone ioreverl
Let US for while review the ten years, and note
some Of the many changes that have taken place.
A decade may bear upon its bosom the oonvulsive
thrOes of national life. the direful agOnies Of
tional death. Only changes OF great moment
strike a chord in the hearts Of Millions aud cause
them to vibrate with deep interest. Since the be-
ginning of this period three successive Presidents
have had their term in the White House. Two
Of them have passed calmly into the quiet Of pri
vate life. The third, 10 the great sorrow OF mill
lions Of people who had become endeared TO him
for his kindness, and wisdom, promise OF a noble
administration, was cruelty assassinated in the be-
ginning OF his glory and power. An awful trage-
dy that shrouded the nation in gloon for months
All these have passed with the years, leaving upon
the nation impressions Of much good, aBd much
evil. And yet, our country has escaped the hOr-
rors Of war and made wonderful advancemen mt In
commerce, manufactures and letters. Cities have
eaped into life, and wild, trackless forests, have
have given place TO the busy throng that hurry
over its bosom with eager tread, gathering with
untiring hands its treasures Of soil and air. Old
places have become new, new places grown old,
aud change is written on ali things. Ten years
ago, our little city was mere village, whose
principal streets looked dismal from the shadows
ofold and weather-stained frame stores But these
have been replaced, in many instances, by sub
stantial and elegant residences and business hous-
es. Look how Onr limits widening We are
stretching out our arms in all directions Even tue
old church. that witnessed the debut OF school
has changed, and the glaring red Of its old walls
has been covered by more fashionable tint. The
Courthouse, where for seven years we crowded on
Commencement has put on new dress; and now,
divested Of its various props and surroundings,
looks quite independent, judicial, magis teriAl,
imposing. OF this handsome building, what
shall sayS One has but TO examine, to admire
will not undertake 10 show how much il has
done In the way Of advertising our city, We have
been blessed as our neghbOs, since its spacious
auditorium and tasteful proportions usurped the
grass grown roofs OF the old mercantile stands
Life is full Of ehangel Look into the world Of ua-
ture, which is ever abandoning the old and dis
playing itself in the new. Who would dream that
the beautiful bud, to-day just opening its slender
delicate petals, would on the morrow be gorgeous,
rich, and perfect howers Yesterday II timidly
raised its head from the dark earth--tO-day IL
stands in royal array; and on the morrow IL will
withsr and die. But we are well content that
these changes should occur; otherwise life
would be but a duh and spiritless tate. No
change, no improvem no death, no liie To
look more closely about us, let note the changes
within the home circle. Alas we grow sad when
we contemplate changes here. Few families have
escaped the sorrOwful effects Of ten years time
few have escaped the dangers Of disease and death.
Death, with ruthless hand has plueked some Of the
most precious buds and blossoms about our hearth
stones. recall one, who, like an opening flower
touched be an untmely frost, dropped and died.
We sorrow that one ~ promising should have been
taken away.
early, bright, transient ohaste as morning
She sparkled, was ex hailed, and went 10 Heaven"
But we will not forget that God In His goodness
gathers the precious ones to Himself where they
bloom in perpetual beauty. 'Tis sweet 20 think
Of them-these dear ones -Once the companions Of
our play aud study, within our College walls, now
the companions Of aoges, In habitations Of bless
edness Nay We not believe they LOOK down upon