The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-27

behaved. just attend the commencement
exercises Of this place."
Tuesday light there were spirited
contests in tn" form Of essays by mem
hers Of the junior class, and defamation
by members Of the sophomore class.
Wednesday was commencement duv
in Erskine College. The addresses de-
l'vered by members Of the graduating
class were highly crcditable to the
young gentlemen and to the good train
ing back of them. The Baccalaur"atc
address Of DIR. Gricr reminded me of
those Of Dr.. Thornwell on similar occo.
slonS. In fact, DR.. Grcr has been called
the Thornweli Of the Associate Reformed
Church Of South Carolina He is a true
and able man, and is the moving snir;t
OF all these institutions. He also has n
Confederate limb, which gives him a
Slight limp in his walk. lie is a man
Of wonderful magnetism, vet of great
fIrmAcss, and his utteramcrs are clear
and distinct. Ia fact, he Was born an
orator.
The great feature Of the Erski"e Col
leSc commencement was the masterly
and eloquent Grafton OF Hon. John
Bright, OF Tennessee. lie is like his
namesakc, John Bright Of England for
! have heard them both. and they are
both men Of mature convictions and
w"ll-scttlcd opinions. Mr.. Bright spoke
Oh "Thc Influence of Literature over
Nations" The orator was introduced
as the man that knew how to play on
that harp with thousand strinss-thc
human heart ; and his effort answered
the description Of the introduction. Mr..
Bright is an elder of the Presbyterian
! Church.
The last day Crhurstlay) was devoted
to the commencement exercises of the
Female College. The death Of the vet
eran teacher, Miss McQuerns. throws
gloom over this college and all the
friends Of education. She held her own
as good teacher to her cighty-tirst
ycar-a diligcnt, a faithful and success
lul instrnctress. And there are people
all through our broad land that she has
taught for three generations, and then.
gave up to God long and beautiful
life.
l must not forget to write about the
school for the prophets" at the head of
which is Rev. DR.. Boycc. man we'll
known and beloved, who has faithfully
and efficiently lahored as professor of
Theology. The preachers sent out from
this school declare to the world that it
is sound and orthodox Seminary. with
good training. The eloquent Dr. Lowry,
OF Selma, was graduate Of this divinity
school as we'll as Of E,rskine College. aad
so was the Moderator OF our Assembly.
Rev. DR.. Brysun.
Prof. Latham is well-known for his
writings. He certainly wrote the best
letters Of travel in Europe tina: | have
ever read. He tells me that he wishes
" FiSlL q oeTuSalcm. answered that II
George w. Childs could only become
acquainted with his merits as a traveller,
explorer and correspondent he would
certainly send him.
| am highly honored ir being made
the guest Of DR.. Boyce, and found in
his house two cousins that have treated
me with great affection-Miss Emiline
B and Mrs. NJ. They have
become great friends of the Bethel, and,
as matter Of course, that has won nv
heart, but they are also amongst the
noblest Of women.
w. l.. Mcdonald, Esq, the handsome
editor of the Winnsboro Ncms, witt, h;
handsome bride. is attending the com
mencement." Judge Cothran, Associate
Justice McGowan, and other distin-
guished gentlemen, and many of the
clergy Of all denominations, are also in
attendance. A.. w.
One Of our North Carolina CORES