The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-06-15


in Various Studies.
+ The thirtieth annual commencement OF
Richmond Female Institute took place u
Mozart Hal last night. II was an occasion
well calculated 10 rejoice the hearts q the
friend, Of the institution and 10 make them
feel in il 4 pride that j. certainly pardona-
/ bic. in view of the success. with which il
! has been crowned during the past session.
? IL was announced that the exercises would
/ begin at SIS o'clock, but long before that
hour the large hall was literally packed
with an audience which reflected in 4
large degree the refinement and inteili-
( genee Of Richmond.
About So O'Clock the pupils q the In
.titute entered the hall in 4 body and took
! the seats which had been reserved for
them, their entrance being the signal for
applause from the audience. shortly after
the curtain was raised. and the exercises
opened with prayer By Rev. J. G.. Arul-
/ strong. u. D., rector Of Monumental
church.
Rev. J. Il. Hawthorne, y. D.. president
Of the Board u Trustees, conducted the
/ ceremonies in behalf Of Miss salley Ham
ner. the principal, in b. usual happy style.
+ the " Salutatory." by Mss Annie Laiferty.
Both the matter and manner Of delivery q
F the production won for Miss Lanerty the
warmest applause.
q" The Woman of the SOufh-Her Past,
Present. and Future" an essay by Miss
Kate REYNOLDS. wa q well-pTepared paper,
which reflected the highest credit on the
good judgment % that Young lady. Her
v.,.r-r- - daffvar-- rt-a. avaalleu+ ard she
APPEARED more al else than young ladies
usllally do OF such occasions.
Waiting for Nav" an essay by Miss
Mary Fox. was = beautiful production.
which was rewarded with warm applause
At the conclusion OF it, delivery.
The Drama II To-Day an essay by
Miss Mamie EnrOuehty, was q most
earnest plea for the drama Il the 0lden
time. and showed great power and origi-
nality of thought on the part Of the fair g.
sayist. The most genuine and hearty ap-
pau.e greeted IT, delivery.
Estheticism." IN essay BY Miss Sallie
Coleman. was strong defence of the love
Of tie beautiful, and placed this subject n
IT, most attractive light.
The ysledietOry was delivered by Nj,
OIa Fowlkes. The tender wcrds u part
ing spoken by the fair yaledictorian no
doubt touched responsive chord IN the
hearts Of her fellOw-pupils.
The presentation OF medals was one Of
the most interesting features of the even
ing.
The speeches were al short and appro-
priate. aud some of them sparkied with
genuine humor, which brought forth the
warmest applause from the audience.
f.F T.
instrumental music was awarded - Me,
Mary Gentry, q Richmond, Va, BY Mis.
Nellie Dustman. Presented by Rev. II. 4.
Tupper. d. ID.
The three successful competitors for
spelling medal in class Of f0rty-two MEM
bers were Misses Lille Wright, Emma
Fossett, and Ella Holston, neither Of these
having been absent or missed word the
entire session. The three drew for tie
medal. aud Miss Ella Holst0n, of South
Carolina was the fortunate recipient. Pre-
senied by Rev. J. William Jones, ID. ID.
The medal offered by Miss SaDie b.
Hammer 20 the pupil obtaining highes;
grade in all the studies Of preparatory DE-
partment was awarded 70 Miss Carrie
Elicit, oi Richmond, va. Presented by
Colonel Thomas J. Evans.
Junior history were awarded by Miss
Thurston 10 Misses Ida Bowers and Miriam
Dandridge. these young lsdies having ex-
aetly the same grade. Presented by Rev.
W. L. Hatcher, ID. u.
The medals offered by Miss Susie Hammer
70 her Latin class were awarded % Misses
MarTha Brown, Emma FOssett, and juliet
Pollard. Presented by Rev. J. q. arm
strong, d. d.
The Presentation OF certificates and dr.
plOmas was made By Professor Winston.
The presentation - diplomas 70 the full
Zraduates-Misses Enroughfv, Fowlkes.
Reynolds, LAfsrty. aud COlem2n-was
made by DR.. Hawthorne.
Not the least instructive a. well - in-
teresting part Of the programme for the
evening was the address by Rev. :. y.
Goodwin. ID. D., q Danvllle. Or. Good
win fully sustained the high reputation be
has 50 honestly earned Al lecturer and di-
yiue III tits effort, the appreciation q
which could be plainly Rad in the eager
and attentive listening accorded him by the
entire audience. This was the last Of the
salient features u the programme, and hf-
tingIy 30. marked - il was with 30 much
that was useful and attractive.
The benedicticn followed. which brought
10 close the commencement exercises Of
the Richmond Female Institute, an occa-
sion long TO be remembered by reason Of
Ia pleasant recoilectiOns with al who were
fortunate enough 10 be present.
The floral offerings 10 the young ladies'
were profuse and elegant, deservedly CON-
handing the fullest share Of delighted AZ
tention. The designs were varied. ehaste,
and appropriate, and eminenfly suited for
the commemorative purposes intended
Among those who occupied seats on the
stage were Rev. DR.. Tupper, Harrison,
Armstrong. Hatcher, and Jones, and
Messrs- Josiah Ryknd and Thomas j.
Evans
The following l. the list Of fun graduates
snd those who distinguished themselves in
their various studies:
DISTINCTIONS IN yAEsOcs SCHOOLS.
His<crys-prepxrsfory History: Nisses Ida Bow
era, Miriam Dasdridgs, Ods Dze4ridxs. Ida Gray,
Nay Az.hs o. Ililte >tzJ4es- Leila " sib1r, Re-
tns ferkinsox. Carrie Eiiekt- Mary Do4so1- Kate
Dcs1sou- AnEhe 1s&gE. 5arnie Eiiison- MIMI
sitzcS. Carrie Gfxxsyy. lusernsdiate Hiszory
Misses Aseyi< Dye kliz doiszsn- kmn42 fs-srff-
Nzrfhs Brown. 0sxs wxre- Ircn< Fienz&zts- Juil<f
fewsrA Hsry An61sop. Noble Minor seziaT
htssssT: nzsz0 AAnSe La1<Ffy, Ss,sa fellard,