The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-09

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being an argument against it, is at ons
and the fame time the plea and justi-
fication Of its existence. 1t sprang
oct OF the necessity which long sue
cession OF reveTses and losses hae
heaped upon us. II all our people
were rich they could educsts their
daughters literally and pay for it; but
they are not rich.
will net weary you by any further
remarks on the nature and purposes OF
the institution. Suffice 1t 10 say there
is large and frequent call for places in
it, doImitory which caunot now be
met. The hand OF woman Is out
stretched for help. When person is
the victim OF disease or vice or aiver-
sity and is down, PROSTATE and power
less, it is a noble thing to minister 10
him and his family, that they siarve
not nor suffer, but it is far nobler, a
more Christ-like work to sire tch out
the hand ID strike off the letters, to
enable him to stand erect in the con-
seriousness OF his own manhood and
to kindle within him fresh hopes in
pursuance Of which he may work out q
worthy life-mission. This is the high
and honorable mission Of this college
for the women OF Mississippi, not .
supro them in state OF dependence
and inactivity, not TO treat them az OBJ
jects OF charity, but to prepare them
for the walks of self-reliant usefulness,
to encourage them in their aspirst ous
for that which is purest and best, TO
open to them new ways Of proper ac-
tivity in duty-doing and thus make
their lives expressions Of Significance
and value in conserving the achieve
ments OF past civil zltion and in coz
tributing to the cause OF future pros
perity.
As the faithful representatives of the
the future you will carefully consider
the condition and needs Of institution
and do what in your judgment is best
for the people.
Now, therefore, in the name Of the
trustees, who cordially invited you
hither, in behalf Of the authorities of
Columbus, as we'll as her individual
citiz ans, in behalf of these accom-
plished ladies Of the faculty and in be-
half OF tne fresh, beautiful flower CT
Mississippi's young womanhood, l bid
you thrice welcome.
At the conclusion OF the address.
Senators J. d. Ventrice of Port Gibson
responded on behalf OF the Senate,
and Representative J. O. Longstreet OF
Grenade, ON behalf OF the House OF
Representatives The audience was
further most agreeably entertained
with reciiations OF choice and beautj-
full select ons, most effectually and
splendidly rendered by Misses Pauline
Orr, from Columbus, and Marie Bacon
from Winona, of the faculty, and with
songs sung in strains of sweetest
melody by Mrs. Franklin Harris from
Columbus, and Miss Ida Rust, from
Nashville, the latter being of the
faculty, both of whom are highly &C.
compllshed vocalistE. There was also
another beautiful chorus render ed.
AT the conclusion Of these exercises q
half hour was given to FOCAL CONVEX
sation, in which the young ladies Of
the school were permitted to engage,
and that, too, with the gentlemen, old
snd young, there assembled, which
was greatly enjoyed by all.
Thursday was spent by the men,
bers in visiting the college and in
speeding its every department and all
the appurtenances connected there
with, from cellar to garrett. The regu-
lar daily exercises of the college W ere
carried on as usual. Rscitations of
the various classes were witnessed by
the visitors. This inspection clearly
demonstrated that there has been a
wise and judicious expenditure CT the
money already appropristsd that the
commodious buildings, with their ju-
diciou5 arrangements for comfort,
health and convenience, with ample
water supply, with gas and electric
lights, and other appliances Of general
utility, are msrvelously cheap for the
money expended, when it is seen that
the work and finish has been done
in first.class style. The curriculum
adopted for the collegiate department
will compare fAyorably with most any
institution, end the same is taught
by IA efficient ia1u'ty. The indus
ttisl and ornamental departments are
each complies, and are presided over
and conducted by thoe who are &C.
complished in their profession. The
marked proficiency already attained
by the scholars in every department
and class shows patient and thorough
training. The systematic manage
ment and conduct OF affairs generally,
and the degree Of perfection reached
in 30 short time bespeak wonder
ful executive ability for the accom-.
plished and learned president.
Much indeed has already been ac- !
complished and much good has been
done. Now the question arises, and
to the girls of our State it is serious
one, shall this institution, on the sue
cess tf which is based the hopes and
future prosperity of so many of our
daughters, be permitted to anguish |
and die for war of proper sustenance |
by the State? Are there those in |
power who have such narrow views
and such short-sighted policy that
they would withheld the nurturing
care OF the Slate and deny the means
necessary to carry on this good work.
Poverty will not do 10 plead against
liberal appropriations, for, as was well
Raid by DR.. Jones: Poverty Is a plea
for the establishment Of such institu-
tons that il the people were all rich,
there would be no necessity for
them" OF course not, for with ample
private me ans we could educate our
at expensive private schools.
This school is in the interest OF the
poor, and the poverty Of our people
demand its support, and liberal sup
port,
On Friday morning at 10 O'Clock the
party left Columbus, pleased with the
city, grateful to the citizens for their
elegant entertainment, aad especially
and particularly charmed with the
college, the girls, the faculty, and all
and everything connected Herewith.
The Hon. James T. Harrison, Repre-.
3 sentative from Lowndes and MEM
Der of the Board of Truytses of the
College, had special charge and direc-
ton Of the party. To his active vigil
ance and earnest end uniting atten-
tons looking to the comfort and con-
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