The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-07-01

now read by DR.. Grier, though no tried
to put it upon Prof. Mccain. This
sketch was most admirably prepared.
1t had vain Of hu,nor running through it
that made it pleasing and frequently in
%terupted hy applause. President Ken
nedy and Archibald &. Patton were two
members Of this class.
The "Yardstick Joke" gotten off by
DR.. Phillips, Of Jefferson Ga, closed
the sketch and brought down the house.
After the reading Of this sketch and
music by the band, DIR. Grier, in behalf
If the faculty, announced the following
distinctions
In the senior class tho distinction in
German was given to Il. G. Boycc. hon
orably mentioned. NJ. b. Grier, X. Fl.
Brice; distinction in English course was
given to II. q. Boycc, honorably men
toned h. II. Brice and M. B.. Grier +;
distinction for French, r.. G. Boycc,
honorahly mention, r. II. Brice, NJ. b.
Grier in chemistry, R. H. Brice %rrcciv-
ed distinction. honnrably mentioned, S.
2. McElroy distinction in Astronomy
given to II. G. Boyce, %honorably men
toned, Bricc and Grirr.
The first honor in the junior class
was was given to Mr.. r. q. Peoples. I'd
to II. w. Sloan.
In tho contest in sophomore class
between the two societies the distinction
was given to Mr.. j. p. Knox, for best
orator distinction for cssayist, G. A.
league.
The medal in oratory from the senior
class md the medal in mathematics be-
ing given outside Of the faculty was
presented by Dr.. Quigg, Of Gu. The
Doctor is "a funny lrishman" and kept
the house in n prolonged laugh
ter for thrce-quarters Of an hour.
The doctor is also very clo-
qucnt and his fine voice filled the house
and in the pathos made the cold chills
creep over II G
Prof. l.. p. Kennedy delivered in per-
son the medals from the preparatory
department in Erskine. Mr.. Kennedy
d'd this in a neat. eloquent, touching
little speech that was Il. ,st fnvurably
received. The honor vas shared be-
tween Mr.. E.bbie Kennedy and Mr.. c..
G. Parkinson.
To nights exercises were enjoyed i'm
mensely by the audience, in fact it was
a regular treat.
Tomorrow is womnn's tav.
COMMENCEMENT IN THE TkMALE coL1.EaE.
THURSDAY.
The refreshing shower, Of Yesterday,
has brought down the temperature and
this mornings loneliness is only
equalled by that of these pretty girls
who stand upon the commencement
stage
The exercise of the Oath anniversary
Of the Due West Female College, was
opened with PRAYER by Rev. ". T.
Matthews. Of Greenwood, in most
choice petitions. Then sang out the
chant, 20, all ye Works Of the Lord,
Bless We the Lord" sung by the Col
lcge, assisted on the bass hy DR.. T.. II.
Edwards and n portion Of his choir.
Prof. John II. Miller now led out on
the stage the beautiful salutatorian,
Miss Lila b. Kctchen, Of Winnsboro.
Miss ketchon's essay was complete
with beautiful, choice and tender
thoughts. and was handsomely read by
Pref. Miller. Here is the programme
order of Exercises.
Gh"nt-o, All Ye Works Of the Lord, Bless
Ye the Lord.
Miss Lila 3. ketcheu ....... Winsboro, S. c.
March from Tauhausee@3 Pianos and Or
gan Wagner.
Misses Legal, Mitchell, Latham, Ketchcn,
Moffat, and Mrs. Bonner.
EssAY-rHg VOYAGE OF LIFE.
NJ, yo..:, II nm ~ ~
The
Misses Legal, McDavid, and Mr.. Widemap.
EssIY-'YoUTH FEEDS ON ILLUSION,
l. g ON REMEMDRANCE.'
Miss Maggie c. Caldwell. =. .Newberry, 8. C.
Delta Kappa Epsilon-3 Pianos and Cornets)
Misses Secl, Power, Erwin. Moffat, and Kerr,
and Messrs. Magill and Pressly.
ESsAY--TuE M]YsTE.YIEso OF NATURE.
Miss Bessie z. Cox Due West, 5. C.
The MISUNDERSTANDING.
Violin and Piano ~hccompaniin .ut)--Miss
Jennie Edwards.
ESSAY-sILHNT ~IEFLvSSCE.
Miss Sallic l.. Dominick =. Prosperity, S. c.
II Trovatorc--Duo-(2 Pianos (--Alber,i.
Misses Mitchell and Kctchen.
EsSAY--MOTHER.
Miss E"genia Douglas ........ Albion, s. G.
Ave Sanctissnmh-Yocal--Trio--F. W.
Roster.
Misses Grier, McDavid and Newman.
ESSA f--lioME.
Miss s. Addic Caldwell. So. Ncwocrry, S. C.
Pearl Of The Sca--(3 Pianos and Cornet y.
Kari McrZ.
Misses Anderson. Teaguc, Pearson, Zcaly
and Audrey, and Mr.. Msgill.
ESSAY-REArEN
Miss Nell Latham ......... Due West, s. c.
Toy Symphony.--IIaydn.
Chorus with Piano accompaniment and Toy
Instruments, viz, Rattle, Cricket, Quail,
Cuckoo, Nightingale, Owl, and two Trumpets.
EssAY-THE PROGRESS OF THoUGHr.
Miss Lillian carst........ .Bradlcy's 8. C.