The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-19

Laurcns. The mother OF the young lady wa
very much opposed to the match, but on TIA
other hand it was favored by her father o.
one occasion. it is said that Mr.. Jones went t
| see his aftianced, and was met by her mothe
who shut the door in his face, ana refuse,
to admit him.
1t seems that Mr.. Jones became tired Of sucl
! Obstacles ard with the aid of a friend. secured
/ the girl. and ran away and married
! her. The happy couple we're expected t.
/ leave on last nights train, bat unfortunately
| the bride had left home in such haste that shl
neglected 70 carry her baggage, and therefore
they were detained.
The mother declines to give it up and
threatens to shoot the first man who puts Iii;
foot inside OF the door" Mr.. Jones is about
thirty years of age, and has for sometime past,
been preaching at Lagrens.
Southern Female (Coxs) College Commence
ment.
LAGRANGE. Ga, June To- Especial This far
famed institution has enjoyed its most prosper
Gus session this year, and by common consent,
has just held its most brilliant commencement.
1t has enrolled over 100 boarders, from twelve
states. Its music class numbers 1f3. Tile fac
ulty consists of eighteen professors. The cur
riculum has been enlarged and extended. Nor
NAL features for prospective teachers havo
been added in the music and literary depart
ments, and some practical and industrial fea-
Of excellence is noticeable in the art department
Much work has been done from life and ma
ture. The religious ard home influences Of
the school are known far and vide.
In the recent commencement it was the
endeavor of the faculty to make the exercises
a natural outgrowth and a true exponent of
the years work. For instance, instead of the
usual essays, were criticisms by the Juniors
upon Tennyson, and by the seniors upon
''Shakspeares Women" the discussions being
Of hair CT Al al Ii.,rr
in the English classics. These exercises were
altogether novel and highly en-
tertaining, as they were instructive, and
reflected the eminent literary character of this
important branch OF the college.
On last Friday night took place the primary
exhibition, which proved that department to
be the peer Of any in the land Sunday morn
ing an able sermon, and one characteristic of
the divine, was preached by DIR. Mcdonald, of
the Second Baptist church, Atlanta.
At 10 a. M, Monday, the juniors
discussed Alfred Tennyson, recited passages
and sang verses from his works. The compo-
sitions were arranged in groups-biograph
lyric, idyllic, sentimental, pathetic and epic.
was held All acquitted themselves with
great credit. The medal was shared by
Miss Helen Wall, of Tampa, Fla, and Miss
Annie Sanford, Of Crawfordville.
The committee also made tattering
mention of the superb expression and exquis
ite grace of Miss Ef:ie Dickinson, of Griffin
After these exercises the audience inspected
the well equipped college museum and visited
the library and the art rooms
AT 8 10 p. m the lovers of music were de-
lighted by spirited contest for supremacy in
that divine art Though Miss Nancy Fannn,
of LaGrange and Miss Liliio White, of Thorn
aston, were awarded the medals re-
spectiyely in vocal and instrumental music
the victory was not easy to decide. In vocal
and instrumental music the Southern Female
college can boast of six of the most gifted and
accomplished teachers to be found anywhere.
Tuesday morning the eclectic graduates
read their essays. Evidently English compost
ton receives the closest attention in this
school. The themes discussed were novel as
"Rock-soup," Blooms and Bubbles" "Biz-
yards" LAWYERS" Dust" and "Flats."
"Sharps" Lines" Spaces" etc
The Clionian Literary society held meet
ing at $50 p. M, and aprogramne of rare merit
was carried out. To many this entertainment,
conducted entirely by the girls constitutes a
most attractive feature of commencement.
After excellent recitations by Misses Wall and
Dickerson. debate was participated in by
Miss Ira Bradheld, of LAGRANGE and Miss
Annie Vest, OF Thomson, two of the most in
tellectual young ladies ever graduated from
the institution.
Question Should commencements be abol-
ished?
The society paper, Vox Clionis, was most
spicy sheet. The regular order of business was
gone through with. The officers retired with
graceful speeches, and new officers assumed
their responsibilities.
AT night large audience of visitors and
citizens was enraptured by the matchless
music Of the annual concert. The solos, duets,
etc, were splendid. lThe orchestral music
and chorus was simply grand. Miss
Evans, the vocal teacher, received
gramme. by request, Miss Sallie Cox charmed
the audience into breathess admiration by her
peerless execution on the violin of Paganini's
ale Carnival de Venice" She received an
ovation.
On Wednesday forenoon the second section
Of the graduating class discussed "Shake-
speares Women"-his general conception OF
womanhood and the various women OF
his creation. While all were good the
papers produced by Misses Broadfeld
The music was all from Shakespearian
| operas. At the conclusion degrees were grace
fully conferred on twenty-six young ladies by
! Professor Charles G. Cox. Hon. j. H. Pit
| man, of LaGrange, then delivered an Grafton
rs notable for good sense MS for his character
| istic wit and eloquence.
The following ladies, in addition to those
mentioned above, received medals
Miss Annie West, senior essay.
| Miss Jessie Pankey, junior essay.
| Miss Jessie Cellars penmanshp.
| Miss Zula BurRamy, drawing.
The levee at night was an enjoyable occas
| ION.
A happy feature of the commencement wa:
the presence Of the bride of the noble ant
promising young principal, Professor Charlie:
c. Cox. She is one of Mississippi's lovelies
aud most intellectual ladies, and is the
daughter of Milton +, Bacon, the founder Of
the collega-Miss Mamie Il. Bacon. She Il
4 Peabody medalist and honor graduate O
Nashville State Normal college, and late mis-
tress of Latin in the State Industrial institut,
and college of Mississippi, and has been in
vited to teach ancient languages at Monteagle
The children of the two former president
have united TO take up and carry on the lif,
work of their parents.
RUSSIA AND ITALY.