The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-19

they were getting and the independent ltv-
ines they were making He urged to dis.
tinct measure that to attain to degree OF
note, that eXpertness IN everything was ,ho io
common sphere. He insists that they should
learn trades and not protesslons-that the
latter were overrun the former not, ana ne
holds that industry is one OF the partlcuhtr
points conducive to happiness. He further
said that if he assumed the part OF crlIic'
the spirit of the people would overlook II:
Col. Tillman then Spoke.ol me Tepu.tSlo,,, u, !,
bring religious noctrimes into our schoniS is rs
fatal to their success; that our SanDaIll
schools are the places where religion is
taught, and should not be lnugnt III our IJ,
mon schools. He says he does not mean that
the laws Of morality should he left out, bnt
dcnominational principles should DC an uh-
known factor.
eulogy of Grccnwood's pluck and enterprise
and makes some bright predictions or !ts ~
ture. He lamcnted the state OF the male
school. and says that The INSTITUTION Si3"it -
is an institution that Is worthy OF the eHorts
of the pcope and OF vast importance TO the
place. He then turned his addresses 10 the
students and gave them some sounu au'lce'
man In sex, Il man In mind'-the eplthph Oh
Maria Theresa, Of Austria.
Col Tilman spoke one and n half hours,
and it wonld be impossible to follow him IN
his lengthy address. 1t was quite approprl-
ate and characteristic OF his powerful mind,
After Col. Tiiimans speech the following
medals were presented:
For greatest improvement in Penmanship,
Miss Lizzie Holloway. Presented by ReV. U.
Miss Matte Hughey, Second Honor.
Miss Harrison, Third Honor.
For greatest improvement in Music the
medal was presented to Miss Matilda Greene
by Col. J. II. Rice. Col. Rice was quite hui
morous in his short address which evoked a
great deal Of laughter.
The next medal was presented to Miss An
mic Greene. for proficiency In Natural Science
by w. l.. Miller, ESQ.,, of Abbevlle:.
Diplomas were then granted 10 Miss Lizzie
Holloway, Miss Matilda Greene, Miss Mamie
Cheatham Miss Annie Greene and MISS Tudle
Graydon.
After the presentation Of the diplomas
the bencdicton was pronounced by ReV.J; NJ.
Steadman. and the Commencement exercises
Of the year 1889 were at an end.
Thus closed one OF the most interesting ses-
siOns that has ever taken place at this college.
This being only the fourth commencement
we can truthfully say that it stands peerless.
The Misses Giles, who founded and built this
Institution, are deserving OF the hlghest
praise and most liberal patronage. Green
wood should, and we think 1t does, appreciate
this institution of learning, and we think,
with the undaunted pluck OF It's founders,
that 1t will rank with the best in the State.
We cannot pass over the Art Department
without word OF praise. This was n display
OF rare note. The beautiful drawings ana
paintings which adorned the halls were one OF
the best amateur collections, although we are
not by any means "Connoisseur," yet we can
appreciate this splendid display of art. Miss
Rankin, the teacher in this department., has
proven her entire mastery Of this fine artand
her competency of lnstructing others. The
College loses valuable acquisition In her de-
parture.
We cannot pass over this department with
out making mention OF some Of the best Work
in the Art Department.
Psyche and Ellie Deans, crayon drawings,
by Miss SudiG Self.
aurora" crayon drawing. and Sunset"
oil landscape, by Mrs. w. p. Duane.
Dog and Bird, crayon, by Miss Bessie Hill !
Snow Scene" and "Day's Work Done,
paintings by Idalie Hunter.
\ Decorated jug, by Miss Julia Graydon.
"a Message from the Sea-" Miss Tudie
Graydon.
Eagles Nest, crayon drawing. Landscape y
past el by Miss Lizzie Holloway.
s.The Fatal Leap" "Marguerite," crayon
drawings, by Miss Daisy Martin.
soldiers Grave" Miss Cathie Reynolds.
"Swiss Landscape" pastel. Plaque, Brass,
and others Of rare workmanship. There were
IA drawings and paintings, making grand
display Of art work.