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worthy of the attention of the most profound
thinker and Miss Greene delivered IL IN an
and convincing manner. the is q
splendid cl"ciition ist as we'll ms Il talented
musician and her delivery OF this beautiful
and impressive piece was faultlcss.
".TurISiCn Waltz Instrumental Quartettc,
by Misses Young, burst. Blake ana Duckett Is
Il lovely piece of music AMI the young artists
were equal to its merits
l,ut now comes tho hest of all, the master
effort and most interesting recitation OF the
entire pro.rn Inmc. little Miss Emma HillS
selection, "A Naughty Little Girls View OF
Life" This amusing little recitation was
brimfUl of wi. and childlille humor; TINT
kind That is characteristic of little girl VINO
takes Il provoking view of her surroundings
and pr0volics the surroundings OF her hlS
sister. We arc not in possession ol words NJ
ted for describing tho excellence ofthis young
artist. She rccitcd unablShrd
and calmly, as naturally as though she were
going through the actual circumstances. her
parents have reason 10 he proud OF hcraS well
rs her teachers. and We predict bright fu-
lure for This promising yonng MISS. Her
"view of lifc' won rounds npon rounds OF ap-
plauSc which she well deserved, ana the
many hollgr"tS of flowers that Showcrcu up
on Ihc Sta"r for her was one of the many evil
dcnccS of the appreciation Of the audience.
Listen 'TiS The Woodbird's Song-another OF
Misses C;lSnn and Greene S charming vocal
tho vocal music. The young ladies sang IL as
Miss futIir Hill rccitcd to her audience the
trials of ''raliin. an Elcvator.'-onc of those
humorous and nnsophiSticated experiences OF
Bets Hamilton. Miss Tudic. recited her
piece nicely and deserves praise for her effort.
"What Car" L. vocal solo by Miss susan
Arnold numbers itself with the best vocal
pieces and Miss Arnold was equal 10 TIE occa'
"That Highway Cow," recitation by Miss
Julia McGhcr was another mirth provoking
piece. and Miss McGhee told OF the miscries
Of tie cow who inreSls the highways in a
manner that brought forth enc9minms Oh
mraisc Tor hcr cflDrt. Miss Mctihee ranks
among the best of the young clocutioniSis.
ES>ay--"WlIat Is LiGc:n by Miss Mamie
Chatham. Miss Chatham handled her subject
well and with an easy grace and fluent dcllV-
"Mocllins Bird" instrumental Trio by Getze
was nicely performed by Misses Greene, Will
liams and Ioun9. This is Il beautiful arrang-
mcut OF that popular melody and was hlsh!y
enjoyed by all.
;Snmmer Fancies," scmi-chorus, and
"Mcrmaid's Evening Song" by Misses Greene,
CuSnn and Chatham, were all beautifully
sung and won high applause.
Cachuca, Instrumental Solo, by Miss NATL,
da Greene, was another gem OF music, ana
Miss Greene did herself justice in this piece:
beyond the Alps is Italy" Essay by MISS
Tudc Graydon was one of the best essays.
Miss GrayClon portrayed the almost insur-
muuntablc obstacles Of life, the necessities Of
perseverance and the reward which would De
obtained in reaching the end. Miss Graydon
delivered her essay In Sracciull ana easy
style. All of the rccltatlons were adlnlraDly
delivered and showed Il liberal training ana II
remarkable development In this course. Ana
the distinction which they won for them
selves was u proof Of their own capabilities
and the efficiency Of their instructor IN this
department.
The musical features of the evening bespoke
the careful training Of the music teacher,
Miss Sue Giles Miss Giles has made wonder
Iul Improvements IN her music pupils as was
plainly exhibited by the execution OF thelr
several pieces. Tie instructor in elocutlon IS
also deserving Of much praise for the careful
training of this art and ut the same time dis
plays her complete ability for training. The
inclemcnt weather threw somewhat OF q bat
of All obstacle in the way of the audience.
The threatening clouds kept many away
who would have come. but Il vast concourse
was seen hurrying tOand fro during the entire
occasion in spite Of the unpropitious weather.
Thursday the 18th of June.
On Thursday vast number OF people as
semblcd TO hear the address OF the Hon;
George d. Tilman, of Edgeicld, the orator of
the day. Also the delivery Of the medals and
diplomas TO the graduating class: The last
named were Misses Annie and Matilda
Greene, Miss Mamie Chatham and Miss Tudie
Graydon.
y al
crng at the college with view of obtaining
seats as this was the last and one of the most
important days. Soon the hall was packed
anu the ushers were kept busy seating the, al
most numberess hosts that had gathered TO
witness the closing exercises OF the occasion.
Among the distinguished gentlemen who
were seated on the rostrun We're Hon. q. d.
Tlman OF a Edgeiiela' Go, Jas; II oT K'eG
Carter, Rev. J. NJ. Steadman, MIR. ]. X. burst.
of Greenwood. Prof. j. c. Cork, Of Ninety-SiX,
W. l., Miller ESQ, Of Abbevile, Major +: W.
II. Nance and Col. j. w. Power, OF Due West,
Dr. J. c. Maxwell, Of Greenwood.
At the sound of the marsh, Miss Sue Giles
presiding at the piano, whcih was the signal,
The entire school filed in, led by the teachers,
and were seated upon the Stage: the 1olloW-
ing beautiful prayer was offered by Kew. w.
L. Matthews:
o Thou Creator, Prcservcr, Friend, Lord:
$40 Thee, whose temple Is all space,
Whose altar, earth, sea, skies!
Che chorus let all beings raise!
All natures incense riSe!'
fore Thee, the King of Glory. On this the an
nual celebration OF our college, ut the close OF
another years work and labor we come anu
chccrfully lay down before Thee our tribute
of praise for the good SOcCeSS that crowns the
efforts of those who are here, the appointed
instructors of our daughters.
We lhaak Thee for this great Christian
this gOodly land. with Its
natural elluDWlncntS. llS clNl l)TOlcClipn anu
its literary attainmcntS; its ednca-
tonal advantages; and above all, its religious
blessings.
Help us to cherish our past history as sacred
because of the blood OF our forefnthers That
has been shed in the cause Of right because
Of the lives Of our heroes and martyrs that
have been sacrificed upon the altar of their
and the altar Of their God.
Through all the agencies ordained OF Thee
and controlled by Thee for the ameloration of
our humanity, we have been lifted and ele-
waited 10 Il high and responsible plane OF life.
For this blessing we praise Thy great name.
Honor and bless our institutions OF learning
And may High Schools and Colleges and Sem
inarics be established in every community
and in every land, lifting their spires heaven
ward in honor of Thee and blessing mankind.
We rejoice to-day in the progress OF our i'll
stitution here in the face of all the oppoSi-
tonS with which it. has 10 contend. Lay its
interests near the hearts OF this people. And
may every lover Of knowledge, and every low
or Of Thy cause sustain and support 1t. Make
il 4 fountain for good, Il light from which shall
radicatc truth To gladden. the hearts Of many
TO come. Let those who shall from time 10
time 80 forth from these walls and especially
those VINO shall to-day receive their diplom;ls
rf graduation, be thoroughly qualified in
heart and mind for the Grlvcr duties OF life,
t!Iat amid its joys and sorrows, It's hopes ana
fears. its rCalizations and dlSappointinentS.
they may he found true To principle, true to
tn cir country and true To their God
Advance the cause OF education every
where in our broad land. And as we advance
in knowledge and science and modern inn
and discoveries, may we make ut
icast rs rapid studies in heavenly and spirit
ual Things, that when the glory of this nation
shall have reached its zenith, the glory of
Thy spiritual Kingdom may set enthroned
thereon.
And unto Thee bc all the glory forever
Amen.
DR.. j. &. Maxwell then arose and in a few
pointed remarks he said that part Of the
lion. Mr.. TillmanS past life had been spent
with the people here, and that he WAS in Il
pouition To know and to appreciate the sit
tion. lie then introduced Hon. q. u. Till
man.