The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1889-06-13
COMMENCEMENT.
A BRILLIANT SUCCESS IN
EVERY FEATURE.

IN Its history and mavelous in its growth
andprosperity, held its annual commence
ment on June 9th, 10th and 18th. New
laurels were added to the unfading one
OF years agone aud to say WhitwortI
College is not deteriorating is paying tn
very Pc crest compliment in our vocabu
lary to the present able faculty of th
grand institution oflearning. Creditabl,
examinations wore passed by the pupil
IN the various literary branches: the dis
play of art exhibited the talent aud cul
ture possessed by Miss Thompson as wei
as the power she has to bring out the
latent fires OF genius in her pupils; anC
the music needed nothing that Pref
Henninges could not supply.
On Sabbath morning large congrega
CATION assembled in the beautifully deco.
rated Chapel to hear the commencement
sermon by Rev. o. p. Fitzgerald, of the
| racine Conference and edItor-in- chief oil
the Nashville Christian Advocate. This
was one of the most eloquent, CHEEKY
we have heard. His text was taken from
Ill Timothy, II have finished my course. y
Anthems We're nicely sung by chorus of
young ladies, aud Mrs Murrah and Prof
Henninges added to the program their
charming and Sweetly mcdulated voices.
She Young Ladies' Christian Associa-
ton was addressed in the evening by
Rev. G. w. Carter, of the New Orleans
Christian Advocate, and The recitations
and the music made this evening a
very entertaining one.
Monday morning, again the Chapel was
filled to hear the seniors essays aud the
concert by the music pupils, and also to
witness the contest in elocution. Sever
al young ladies did especial credit to
their instructress in the beautiful solos
sung on this occasion. They were as fol-
lows: Misses Carrie Hargrave, Alice
Beard. Katie McGrath, Alice Hamilton
and Willie Galloway. Brookhavcn was
especially proud of it's sweet local song
bird, Miss Katie McGrath. The salutato-
ran, Miss Anna Buie, delivered her ad-
dress and essay in most pleasing style
and ELECTED much praise. Miss Belle
Campbell. the valedictorian, confidently
wore the honors out of class of twenty.
three. Miss Mamie Woods essay was
very fine and Miss Halle Galloway's
valuable paper. The recitatiops were ex-
ceptionably good and reflected credit up
on Miss Lulah Ragsdale. Misses Lee
Crutcher and Alice Fitzhugh, of Brook
haven, were among them. Miss Halle
Galloway's violin solo and Miss.Wlle's
beautiful voice charmed many admirers.
Miss Carrie Tedford, of our town, execu-
ted charmingly upon the piano.
On account of the lateness of the hour
at which the morning program closed,
the Alnmne meeting was post poned until
Monday evening, when large audience
assembled to hear magnificent recita-
ton by Mrs. Luther Manship,of Jackson;
II fine essay by Mrs. }. S. SEXTON, of
Hazlehnrst; a solo by the popular vocal
list, Mrs. Jennie Chrisman, and a splendid
address by Chas. L. Hooker, jr., of Jack
son, no had been invited by the Alum
nae to address them.
On Tuesday morning, commencement
Day., the twentyfonr graduates led by
the President and the orator of the day.
General Miller, marched upon
the rostrum to Hedges Parade March
admirably performed by Prof. Henninges
at the piano and eight vioIins led by the
excellent teacher on this instrument, Miss
Ellen Amey. Gen. Mller's address was
one of the best and his easy, natural
manner captivated his admiring hearers.
The Faculty Recital was a feast for the
soul aud memories of that hour remind
us we cannot distinguish among them.
In point of excellence each We'd with the
others. We must say, however, that
Prof uennngcs' German songs were
much appreciated by many in the audi
ence of that nationality.
Pesident Fitzhugh announced that the
conservatory of music established in
connection with the college at the begin
ming of the last session, with Prof. Hen
hinges aSdirector, has proven signally
successful and will be continued under it
excellent corps of teachers, and that Whit
worth enjoyed the distinction of having
the largest number of music pupils dur
ing the session just closed of any college
in the South.
At the conclusion of the faculty recital
Rev. DIR. Carter was called upou to pre-
sent college medals to the following
young ladies': For highest average schol-
arship during the session, Miss Sadie
Dove, of Dardanelle, Arl; excellence in
vocal and instrumental music, Miss
Willie Galloway, of Jackson; for prize es-
say.and excellence in instrumental music,
Miss Halle Galloway; excellence i'll elo-
cution, Miss Alice Fitzhugb, of Brook
haven.
The medal offered by Rev. E. d. Mil
Ter, of Holly Springs, for excellence in
the study of Latin, was awarded to Miss
Minnie Cowan, of Marshall county, the
presentation being made by Attorney
General Miller, in neat little speech.
Degrees were then conferred by the
President on the twenty-four young lady
graduates, as follows:
M,otroSsaS Of EnuliSh T,itaratnre-