The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-06-04

LulaIl Aver for the best painting ana the
silver medal to Miss Amelia Brown for
the best crayon drawing. These medals
will he publicly awarded op Thursday
evening. All the specimens were very
cleverly executed, and ne imagine it was
no easy task for the committee to make
the awards. The Art Department., which
is tutored by Miss Blanche Goodman, a
young lady of rare talent, is an important
feature Of the Seminary, and the large
class of pupils engaged in the study
evinces the fact that much interest is
taken in this elegant and beautiful accom-
plishment.
The Anderson Military School Commence
8 ments
The annual Commencement exercises
of the Anderson Military School began
on last Tuesday evening. AT an carly
hour. the spacious chapel Of the School
building was filed to its utmost seating
capacity, and when The exercises began
there was scarcely standing room. The
audience was composed not only of the
residents of the city, but o large number
OF our friends from the surrounding
country were also present.
The rostrum was tastefully decorated
with flowers and eyergreens. which. to-
gether with the reflections Of the brilliant
lights and the lovely countenances of the
fair sex, presented beautiful scene.
Upon the srostrum were seated the Facnl-
ty; score or more of the cadets. num-
ber OF prominent citizens, representatives
Of the press and the Young America Cor
net Band.
Promptly at the hour appointed the ex-
ercises were opened with spirited piece
Of music by the Band. Prof. Ligon then
in few appropriate remarks welcomed
the audience, after which most fervent
prayer was offered by Rev. Ellison Capers,
OF Greenville.
Prof. Iigon then introduced as the first
speaker, Mr.. Ralph w. Brown, of Ander-
/. son. His subject was, 1.-THE Past and tho
Present.
The second speaker was Mr.. Chesley
n. Cannon, of Newberry, whose subject
was, ITO be rather than to seem to be-"
Mr.. VIM. N. Miller, of Anderson, was
next introduced, his subject being the
Nineteenth Century"
Mr.. Oscar D. Anderson, of Anderson
County, followed next, on the subject OF
t'Farm Life.
Mr. William M Wolling, Of Marion,
was the next speaker. introduced, his sub
iect being .sThe character of Marion
Mr.. Robert NJ. Baker, of Anderson, fol-
lowed next, his subject being sour Coan-
try.''
John r. Stephenson, OF Anderson
County, was the last speaker His SUBJ
ject was .'1she South"
Had ne the space we would like to give
q synopsis Of each speech. The young
gentlemen acquitted themselves admira-
bly,. Their subjects were. we'll chosen
and well delivered, and would have done
credit to older heads. The large audience
was very appreciatiye. and literally ap-
plauded the speakers, who were also the
recipients of many beautiful flowers and
exquisite boquets. 49,
On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
the chapel was again filed with very
large audience. The exercises were
opened With music from the Band, which
was followed by a prayer from Rev. J.
W.lWolling.
The following cadets then delivered ex-
tract speeches on the subjects named:
P. x. McCnlly, jr.. "Spartacus to the
Gladiators at Capua.''
Baylis II. CLARK, "a Good Character"
Thurman Evans, National Distinc-
tions.''
tSwain N. Gilmer, Perseverance"
Thomas 8. Harrison, washington and
Franklin" 49,
Wade c. Humphreys, "Man's Material
Triumph"
Ally J. Dent, character of Washing
tom"
Walter b. Geer, .Patriotism of South
Carolina"
Paul T. Gadsden, Battle Ivry."
Bernard NJ. Pope, "Criminality Of Duel
ing.''
James r. Tribble, adams and Jeffer-
son."
William R. Burriss, Dignity OF Labor"
These young gentlemen did remarkably
well, indeed, and some of them bid fair
to become fine orators. The audience
listened very attentively to the speeches,
and loudly applauded each speaker.
After the delivery Of extracts by the
boys, Gen.. ellison Capers, Of Greenville,
s. c., the orator Of the occasion, was in
troduced by Prof. Ligon, and for little
moro than thirty minutes, with his char
acteristic ease and self-possession, dis
cnssed the subject, ''The dignity and use
of good character" to the delight and
edi6cation OF his large and attentive
audience. The speaker fully sustained
his fine reputation as All orator. and won
for himself a warmer place. if possible, in
the hearts of the people of Anderson. He
announced to the young men that he
would not attempt labored literary ad-
dress, but would simply endeavor to give
them talk that would benefit them.
We will not attempta synopsis Of the
address. Suffice it to say, it was brim full
OF clear thoughts and striking illustra-
tions, pointing out the course Of life that
leads to success and happiness. We hope
to be able to publish the address in full
next week.
AS We go to press before the termina-
tion of The OK ercises, We will have to defer
the conclusion Of our report until next
week.
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the Violin, Flute and Guitar apply to
julius Poppe or at Fants' Book Store.
Violins and Guitars repaired at reasona-
BILE prices. 4G-