The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-06-11


scholars, with years OF experience, and
when boy is put under their charge they
know exactly how to train his mind.
The recitation rooms are supplied with
the latest improved desks, maps, &C., be-
sides being well ventilated, comfortable
and commodious. Parents who have
boys to educate could do no better than
place them in the Anderson Military
School.
The Anderson Female Seminary Com
mencement.
The Fifth Annual Commencement of
this deservedly popular educati onal in
stitute came off last week, embracing
Thursday evening, Friday morning and
Friday evening.
| The occasion had been the talk Of the
town for several weeks prior, and of
course the friends and pupils of the Sem
mary looked forward to the time with
pleasant anticipations. With each sue
ceeding year the interest in these annual
demonstrations seem to be on the increase,
and the attendance of visitors from dis
tance this year was larger than any pre=
oeding year.
| The exercises were held in the Baptist
Church, which had been kindly rendered
Gen. Aver for that purpose, the Seminary
buildings being inadequate to accommo-
date the crowd. According to the pro-
gramme the exercises were to begin at 81
o'clock, but long before that hour on
Thursday evening crowds of people were
vending their way to the church, each
one desirous OF getting the best seat pos
sible to witness the exercises. When the
hour arrived for the opening Of the exer'
cises, every available seat in the edifice
was occupied, and those who arrived late
had to stand up.
A large temporary rostrum had been
erected between the pulpit and the pews.
On the wall in the rear of the rostrum, in
bold letters, were the words, Anderson
Female Seminary-Excelsior." The ao-
raj decorations above and around the ros-
trum gave evidence that de1trous hands
had been engaged at work there. The
whole arrangement was very neat and
tasty. Immediately in front of the ros-
trum sat the pupils of the Seminary, each
of whom looked as pretty as pink.
| The exercises were opened with fer
vent prayer by Rev. J. W. Wolling.
The first thing on the programme was
the rendition Of the beautiful Cantata,
"Faith, Hope and Charity" which was
participated in by the little girls-about
thirty in number-of the Primary De-.
partment. Miss Nellie Towers, q charm
ing little lassie, was the Queen, and was
attended by number of beautiful Maids
of Honor, each of whom sang their part
in manner that attracted the admiration
of each spectator. The Cantata was ex-
ceedingly interesting and highly enjoyed
by the large audience.
at the conclusion Of the Cantata, Gen.
Aver stepped forward, and, in few ap'
propriate remarks, introduced Rev. T.
P. Bell, who had been invited to address
the young ladies Of the Etochean Society.
Mr.. Bell said he appreciated the compli-
ment for having been selected as tho
orator for the first anniversary OF the
Society. Tho sceno before him made him
wish that he wero Boy again. He an
nounced for his subject "The Girl Of the
PERIOD" which he discussed In an elo-
quent, scholarly manner. He SAID that the
girls OF to-day had better advantages, and
were more enlightened than their moth
ers, There was no excuse for q girl to
grow up ignorant, and il she failed to
secure her portion Of knowledge it was
her own fault. He urged the young la
dies to keep posted in the current events
of the day. Many Of them perhaps
would have to fight their own battle
through life, and they should be prepared
for it. The true girl Of our period was
the independent girl, and she should DO
encouraged. The girl who know how to
use the telegraph key was just as worthy
as the one who tipped the ivory keys Of
the piano. The address was replete with
sound, practical advice, and doubtless
made deep impression on the minds OF
every hearor.
Mr.. Bell's address WAS followed by all
instrumental trio, "Halleujah Chorus" T"
by Misses Hattie uoko. Gussie Sitton and
Lille Moore. This was followed by all
instrumental solo, "Schorzn," by Miss
Yerna Aver.
Gen. Aver then delivered prizes to
Misses Emily Diver, Mamie Barr and
Carrie Morse for proficiency i'll various
studies.
Miss Lnlah Aver rendered vocal solo,
''Tho Messagc,' which was followed by
an instrumental sole, "Rhapsodo Hon.
groise," by Miss Varna Brown.
Next on the programme was q vocal
duet, "Ah could Teach tho Nightin-
gales" by Misses Lnl.h and Ferna Aver.
The evenings exercises closed with a
beautiful rendition OF "Auld Lang Syne, "
by q number OF young ladies.
The exercises of Friday morning con-
sisted of the reading Of reports of the OK.
aminations of the pupils, interspersed
with beautiful selections Of instrumental
and vocal music. The examinations ol
the pupils in their various studies had
been rigid and thorough, and showed
that they had made rapid progress, which