Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
GIRL GRADUATES.
Closing Exercises at the Acad-
envy This Morning.
Five Young Ladies Receive Diplomas,
and the Annual Address Delivered
bv Rev. =. b. Erwin.


vile people assembled at the Acad-
envy this morning to enjoy the exer-
cises Of the graduating class. The
following young ladies received
diplomas: Misses Hurst, Blackwell,
Wilcox, Coleman, and Herndon.
After prayer by Rev. A. U. Boone,
Miss Ethel Hurst, in very credit
able manner, delivered the ssluta-
tory. She chose for her subject, INA
ture Our Inspiration" Miss Hurst
impressed her audience by her per-
feet composure, articulation and
chaste diction. Her composition, az
well as delivery was good, and testi.
fed to familiarity with her subject.
Misses Rudolph and Gooch render
ed a selection from Mozart, which
was well received by the audience.
Miss BlackWell's paper on the
"Origin and Development OF the
English Drama" showed that she
had made close study OF her sub
ject. Making the Shakespearean
plays the basis of her remarks, she
did honor to herself and her school.
Her language was chaste and graphic,
and made a decided impression upon
her hearers.
Miss Wilcox next read a pleasing
essay on the subject, "Does This Age
Develop Individuality ?" Her paper
WAS well written and well delivered.
The next feature of the program
was voice septette. The young
ladies exhibited marked vocal cult
ure. All lovers of song were highly
delighted.
Miss Coleman had for her subject,
"Grasping for the Truth" Her
thoughts were well drawn from full
fountain of information. Her audit
ors testified to their appreciation.
Misses Gold and Adams, in pleas
ing manner, rendered a piano Duet,
the selection being from Rossini,
A literary feast was spread, when
Miss Herndon, in happy mood,
came forward with her valedictory.
Her subject, "The Modern Atalanta,"
was dealt with In "A capable and im-
pressive manner. Her closing words
to the trustees, faculty and pupils
were quite touching, and her manner
indicated that the emotions of her
heart accompanied her words.
After the graduating exercises Col.
House introduced Rev. j. b. Erwin,
of Nashville, who had been invited
to address the graduating class. The
speaker referred to the time when, as
a boy, he had attended the old
GAINESVILLE Academy and heard Col.
House, in the pride of his young
address the class at that
time. He spoke of the improvement
in feminine culture, and said he did
not believe In the assertion that man
is superior in intellect to woman.
The world needs thinking women.
Woman is the queen of her realm,
and in her own way controls the
world. He advised the young ladies
not to expect too much Of the world.
They must cultivate industry as a
virtue. Let ii be the cardinal virtue
Of your lie. Never let the words
81 can't, "find resting place in your
Don't lay aside any of
your attainments. Don't wear
blind bride. Keep ali eyes open
and look in every direction. You
are not angels nor stars, but you are
mightier than angels and grander
than stars. You are women. Guilt
vate cheerfulness. Cultivate both
head and heart.
AT the close of DR.. Erwin's address
Col. House delivered the diplomas.
Mrs. Buford then briefly reviewed
her eight years work as principal OF
the Academy, and the exercises were
At an eEd.