The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-06-24
Closing Exercises determinations
Commencement Sermon Concert
Original Essays and Speeches.
Address Of Col. J5hn S. Young
Visitors.
EXAMINATION.

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remarkable than the last for its sue
cess. The examination of the pupils
commenced at the Academy Thurs
day the 18th, and closed Friday the
18th, with q fair attendance of visi
itors. The spectators, both patrons
and others, were we'll pleased with
the examination, as it was rigid
and demonstrated the thoroughness
Of the pupils instructions. Prof
Murff gave free scope to visitors te
ask questions, and the answers to
questions propounded were invaria
bly, correct, intelligent and prompt
In all branches, as far as they were
advanced, they were well up and
seemed to be fully acquainted with
the ground they had been over
Prot. Murff certainly deserves great
credit for the thorough manner in
which he taught his scholars, and
for the rapid progress they made
under his instructions. He has had
the assistance of his accomplished
sister, Miss Fannie Murff, this last
term, which added greatly to the
efficiency of his school.
After the examinations were fin
ished, the school took a rest from
their labors Saturday and Sunday.
On Sunday the
COMMENCEMENT SERMON
was delivered by Rev. T. B. White,
D. D., Of Ruston, La, at the Belle.
sue Union Church. 1t was able,
eloquent, and intensely interesting
to the audience and instructive to
the young. The Rev. Mr.. White
also delivered quite an interesting
address to the Bellevue Sunday
School in the afternoon, and on Sun
day night, closed by preaching a
beautiful and happy sermon-his
subject being "The Temptation Of
Christ" We are sorry that space
and time forbid our giving this mat.
ter a more extended notice.
CONCERT.
On Monday night, the 21st, Prof.
Murff and his scholars gave the pub
lie brilliant entertainment by a
concert at the Court house. Every
thing was exceedingly well arrang-
ed. The stage was beautifully deco
rated and festooned with garlands
OF flowers aud evergreens, by the
ladies', which evidenced their skill
and exquisite taste, and made quite
beautiful appearance at night
Oh the background of the stage
which was snow white, were the
words in rustic letters, in semi circle
form, "Bellevue Academy-1885-6.'
just as twilight began to fade into
darkness, the crowd came pouring
u until the house was filed to It'll
utmost capacity. Every available
ssat was occupied and great many
had 10 stand up. The number wat
estimated to be about 400 or up
wards. For such large assemblagt
q people it was the most orderly
Ne ever witnessed. In fact, thu
efdAr was as perfect as well couli
g, and everything passed off very
pleasantly. The audience expressed
'1elr approval and appreciation o
sae Concert and its actors by thei
repeated applause. Delightful must,
we dispensed by Square Jordan''
wiring Band Of Shreveport, which
soded to the entertainment. Th,
pfls and boys, each and every one
seeod their parts we'll. Some o
saen displayed considerable his
1'eaic powers. On account of TIL
anif Of or space and time, we can
e sive m extended description o
20 Person Or actor, but publish
s'ow the Programme in full of th,
a'as nights entertainment.