The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-01
LIE M0YNE INSTITUTE.
THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL CON-
MENCEMENT YESTERDAY.
A Glass of Ten Graduates-A Fine Ad-
dress by Judge B. M. Estes-A Sketch
OF the school-The Enrolment of the
Past Year.

An immense audience, mostly OF the
most intelligent colored people OF the city,
gathered last night at Avery chapel to list
en- TO the graduating exercises Of this insti-
tuition, justly held in the highest esteem by
the people Of Memphis. Since 1871, when
this school was founded by the American
Missionary association, with means fur
nished by the late DR.. F. Julius LeMoyne,
OF Washington, Pa, some seventy students
have been graduated from its course OF
study, and many hundreds have enjoyed
its privileges who have not held out for the
entire course. MANY Of the most success
full teachers in the colored public schools
OF both city and country have attended
upon It's instruction, and number OF
young men Of its graduates are becoming
established in paying businesses in our
city.
II would not be easy to estimate the
good done by this school with its quiet but
earnest and effective work among the col
ored people who are directly benefited
from its existence. Too much praise can
not well be bestowed upon the instructors
and managers OF this work carried on in
our midst and TO the advantage and peace
OF the whole community. THR APPEAL
has from the first been the steadiast friend
OF the school, and now, more than ever,
would we commend its work and the good
results 80 plainly visible on every hand
from its well directed efforts. The ESSAYS
and orations given by the young men and
women did not differ materially from such
efforts that one might hear from schools
all over our country at this season OF the
year.
The earnest, settled dcmeanor Of the
the young people was very noticeable, and
theyspoke with manner, free from Boosting
or vanity, that indicated a degree OF culti-
Walton and purpose TO put it 10 the best
use that was most hopeful and promising
The orations were too long 10 allow OF
even a synopsis Of what they contained.
Suffice II 10 say that II these young people
have the strength and persistence 10 carry
into practical life the virtues which they
seem 30 fully TO prize and comprehend,
this community will DO greatly enriched
by the lives they will live.
The music that was intespersed with
the exercises was n high order Of excel
lence, and was most sweetly and feelingly
rendered. The opening anthem was most
impressive In its strength and beauty,
while the duet was most sweetly sung,
ginning the closest attention Of the vast
audience.
Judge Estes address 10 the class was
greatly enjoyed by the class and thor
friends. lie spoke OF the value and ne.
cessity OF character and good name 10 all
who would succeed, and OF the lifelong
work necessary 10 the establishment Of
true character. The Judge highly com
mended the institution, and expressed
great pleasure ut the entertainment of
the evening. DR.. Watson, Col. l..
b. Eaton and number of other
white friends Of the school were
noticed in the audience. The PRINCIPAL.
Mr.. Steele, presented the diplomas TO
the members OF the class Of 1888. The
annual reunion OF the Alumni association
occurs tonight at the Institution. We
understand that large attendance and an
interesting time Is looked for. II these
graduates but knew IL they possess great
power for good In this community, and
this power must continue 10 increase as
Their members grow and their organiza-
ton strengthens.
The school for the past year has enrolled
40 pupils in all its twelve grades, It's
course Of study covers twelve years. the
normal proper taking four years.
A most interesting aud valuable feature
oil the school is its manual trimming depart.
ment. IL has woodworking shop where
years training is given in the use Of car.
pentcrs tools, the turning lathe, etc;
printing office whore typcsetiing and
printing are regularly taught. The success
OF this work Is shown la the printing aud
binding OF the catalogue Of this year in the
best OF style, work all done by the students
under the guidance Of an instructor. The
girls have sewing and cooking taught
them; also nursing aud the care Of the
sick by a regular teacher.
This institution Is proving the success Of
such work in our midst, and the public
will ere long be demanding lie introduction
into the course Of our public schools.
Most OF the teachers 90 north for the
summer They resume their work In DC.
iobcr. The following arc the names OF this
years class l.. T. Brown. Il. II. Fleming.
W. III. Gains, Jas. w. Grccn, Rebccca NJ.
Gray, NJ. l.. Jones, Samuel johnson, Min.
ME o. Robinson and Samuel Watkins.
The evening was notable one for the
school.
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