The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-16

The Commencement exercises of this
institution have Just closed. The college,
under the control and management of
Rev. L. NJ. Stone, President, is among
the best of its kind in the State. Prof.
Stone ranks among our best educators.
He. assisted by corps of well selected
teachers, has done faithful work, and
the girls show a marked degree of prof
cheney in the various branches.
On Sunday, IL a. m, May 30, the SER
mon was preached by Rev. a. j. Miller,
Aberdeen, Miss, from Rom. 14th chap,
9TH verse: 'fFor none of us hveth to
himself" The subject was well chosen
for the occasion, and the discourse able,
practical, and delivered in an earnest
and forcible manner.
The Calisthenic Review took place
Monday night, May 81. How beautiful
aud graceful the movements OF the
girls. They showed thorough training
and drilling. Miss Carrie Yaretzky, of
the larger girls, aud little Edna Stone,
were awarded the prizes as the most
graceful and best drilled.
The PhiloIuothean Society had its eel
ebration Tuesday, June /, 10 a. "a. The
exercises consisted of music, recitations,
an essay by Miss Edith Ray, and the
literary address by Hon. Clark Lewis,
Noxubee county, Miss. The exercises
were entertaining, and highly apprecia-
ted by the large audience. Mr.. Lewis
chose for his subject, Progress of Intel
lectual Ideas" The address was mas
terly, classical, eyineing profound
thought and thorough preparation. 1t
was so highly enjoyed, and literary
production of such merit, that Mr. Lewis
was earnestly requested to furnish copy
for publication.
Tuesday evening, p. m, was the an
nuaI Concert, under the direction of
Miss Hattie Barbee, music teacher. And
what feast of good music in the way
of songs, solos, instrumental pieces
Miss Barbee has taught a large class
during the session, and her faithfulness
and success were seen in the proficiency
of the young ladies in this art. She is
teacher of great merit, and has had
considerable experience in this line.
On Wednesday morning, June 2, five
beautiful, intelligent young ladies, pre-
sented themselves on the stage dressed
in calico shepherds plaid)-uniform of
the school, for the purpose OF reading
their graduating essays. They read SEN
sible, well-prepaired essays in the follow
ing order:
Miss Lena Bates, Louisiana. Subject
The True Woman.
Miss Mary Gum, Wayne county,
Miss. Subiect-The Classic Flower
Miss Matte Hall, Clark county, Miss.
Subject-Past, Present and Future.
IL
ty, Miss. Subject-The Night Brings
out the Stars.
Miss Mamie Tyson, Shuqualak, Miss.
Subject-Liberty.
Miss Lena Bates, (chosen by the class)
read the Valedictory.
The Baccalaureate address was deliv-
cred by Hon. Wiley N. Nash, of Stark
vile, Miss. He stepped forth on the
rostrum without manuscript or notes,
and with glowing eloquence, that thrill
ed and charmed the young ladies and
the audience, delivered a magnificent
address from the subject: "In youth is
forged the armor we wear in fighting the
battle of life" 1t was practical, full of
wisdom and sound advice. Then the
President, after appropriate remarks and
fatherly advice, presented the diplomas
to the classes, and then awarded the
prizes to the following girls. Miss Carrie
Yaratzkv and little Edna Stone, for ex-
ceiling in Calisthenics; Misses Sallie
Boswell and Fannie Jones, greatest i'm
provement in penmanship; Misses Battle
Floyd and Sallie Hollinshead for pune
tuality; Miss Lille Num- best recita-
ton
The Alumne of the College met and
organized Wednesday night with appro-
pirate exercises. There were fourteen
present. Miss Irene Ashford, of Scooba,
Miss, read an essay, giving history of
the College. Size represented it during
the six years of its existence as gradual
ly growing in numbers, influence and
popularity. After this was the grand
reception, in which all participated.
Thus closed prosperous session for
Shuqualak Female College. 1t was well
patronized locally and from distance.
Not only Mississippi, but Louisiana and
Alabama send her daughters here. The
boarding house was full. The school is
located in the quiet, moral and healthy
town of Shuqualak, on the Nj. 4 Q. r.
r. There are facilities here for first
class education. 1t merits the patronage
of the public.
The next session begins the 10Th OF
September, 1886, with a good Faculty
prepared to do faithful work. The pros
poets are fattering for still larger at
| tendance next session.
j. j. JACKSON.