The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-04
Closing Exercises Central Female
Institute
JACKsoN MISS In

JAChSON, hloo, ouhC ~, 1000
EDIToKs CLARION: A brief account
of the Commencement Exercises of
Central Female Institute will no doubt
interest fair proportion, at least of
your many readers. 1t was my good
fortune to witness the interesting closing
exercises, and so pleased am | with what
| heard and saw, that feel many times
compensated for the time spent in at
tendance.
Arriving at the little town of Clinton,
which, however, is full grown seat of
learning, with its two institutions, the
College and Institute, numbering to,
gether nearly four hundred pupils, |
was taken " ct aJmis by DIR. and Mrs.
Hillman to their hospitable, comfortable
home, and there cared for in manner
which will be well appreciated by all
who have shared their generous hospi-
tally.
A tour through the building showed a
great increase in the
FACILITIES FOR INSTRUCTION
Since my last visit there, now some six
years ago, | was especially pleased to
note the large additions recently made
to the Museum and the Library, both
valuable adjuncts to educational work
The Institute is constantly enlarging
its facilities for thorough instruc-
ton. A most important addition has re-
Gently been made to the course of instruc-
ton in the organization of an
INDUSTRIAL, OR BUSINESS DEPARTMENT,
where such as choose to do so, can take
course in Telegraphy and Book-keep-
ing, in addition to their regular studies.
1t is intended to encourage an en-
largement of the sphere of female occu.
pations, which is now so contracted that
many ladies, thrown upon their own re-
sources, find much difficulty in obtain
ing remunerativo employment suited to
their condition and strength. Tele-
graphy is practically taught here by
Miss Fannie Halbert, of Terry, who has
thorough knowledge of the subject. A
line connects the rooms of the Institute
with the depot, and thus with the out
side world.
will not attempt to give a detailed
account of the various examinations
suffice it to say that the pupils acquitted
themselves with credit and honor, and
displayed thorough knowledge of the
subjects discussed,
THE ADDRESS TO THE LITERARY soCIE
TIES
of the College and Institute was deliver
ed by Hon. A. Ii. Longino, a graduate Of
the College, and now popular State Sen
ator, 1t is needless to add that the adj
dress was an intellectual treat, doins
full credit to the speaker and the occa
ton.
THE UNDERGRADUATES EXHIBITION
of the Institute occurred on Wednesday
and was witnessed by very large audi
ence-but the Institute exercises Away,
4 draw crowded house. Essays, recita
tons, and dialogues made up the pro
gramme, and afforded several hours OF
entertainment. The audience seemed
particularly pleased with the dialogues
They were very happy selections, and
each young lady who took part showed 1
proper conception of the character as.
sumed. During a brief intermission,
: the young ladies, as the boys would saw
we're turned loose" and the youns
men enjoyed the rare and much coveted
privilege of talking to them. As usua
they made good use Of the time.
THE ANNUAL CONCERT
Wednesday night attracted the larges
crowd Of all the exercises. These con
certs are noted as musical treats, anC