The morning news., 1892-03-19
THE LUCY coRR GIRLs.
Some OF Their Studies and Anuse-
men1S.

ments.
ATHENS, March 16.-Athens is beautiful
at this time Of the year aud the budding
trees and notes of the carly spring birds
make the approaching spring more real and
joyous. Spring. however, with ell its
charms, is not an unmixed happiness, for it
brings with il all the woes included under
the general term spring examinations.
COMMENCEMENT PREPARATIONS.
The teachers and students have become
very much interested in athletic games aud
exercises, and have formed an athletic club
at the head of which is Miss A. ]. Paulin,
the teacher Of physical culture Miss Pauiin
is q graduate of both the DelSarte and
Swedish systems and the development OF the
girls under her training is already notlcs-
able. The result of the work OF this club
will be seen during commencement, as its
members ara already preparing some ar
| tistic gymnastics. As branch of this
work tennis club has been formed by the
| girls, and every afternoon their graceful
forms may be seen upon the tennis grounds
Another enjoyable feature OF commence
ment will the work OF Mrs. Lipscomb's
elocution classes. They are already ar
ranging programme for the occasion. 1t
will probably be the finest of It's kind ever
presented on the institute stage. A new at.
traction will be the uniform costumes of the
young ladies on graduation evening.
Remsen Crawford has offered medal
| for the greatest progress in literary work.
| The essay is TO be upon some topic Of cur
! rent interest. All the various composition
classes will eagerly enter the contest.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
| The birthday party given to the young
ladies' OF Lucy Cobb has been graphically
described by one of the young ladies in the
following words:
I'm accordance with Miss Rutherford's 8
delightful custom. the young lady boarders
Of the Lucy Cobb were given birthday
| party by her, Friday evening. March T.
THOSE young ladies who had had birth
days since the opening OF school acted as
the hostesses OF the evening, and served all
the young ladies whose birthdays are yet to
come. The hostesses waited upon their
| guests In dainty little white caps and aprons
and wore pretty fancy costumes. All we're
exquisitely attired ana made fair group 10
behold. Never perhaps has there been such
a celebration Of so many birthdays at one
time. Miss Rutherford's complimentary
supper was delicious one aud at its close
| the young ladies went to the calisthenic
hall where dancing was enjoyed until the
$50 o'clock retiring bell ended the pleasant
evening, and made the occasion but a
memory"
BEAUTIFUL SERVICE.
A memorial service has been held in
memory of Mime. Metals, the French
teacher of the institute, who died Feb. 49,
The service was marked throughout with
sincere sorrow Tor one who was well loved
by all who knew her. Two papers we're
| read, one tribute by Miss Rosa Woodberry
another, a biographical sketch by Mrs
Lipscomb, detailing in beautiful language
the nobility Of madame's character, her de-
votion to duty, and her care for the welfare
OF Others. The songs were exquisite and sp
| propriate.
Friday Prof H. c. White of the univer.
sity closed a series of splendid lectures on
the subject of chemistry. The young ladies
VIII shortly stand an examination on them
for the beautiful medal he offers in natural
science. The class of seventy-flve young
ladies visited the university Laboratory lasi
week and witnessed some beautiful expert
ments.
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
Every Friday evening the young ladies'
have some novel entertainment none
themselves. Last Friday evening 1t was q
Martha Washington wedding, the bride
being the beautiful Miss Jessie Chisholm OF
Savannah, and Miss Mira Peabody of Co.
lumbus represented the groom. They stood
under the marriage beil before the priest
Miss Addie Klncald Of Griffin. Miss Mamie
Bussey Of Columbus played tho wedding
march.
There was a number of attendants Mis-
Annie Stovall of Augusta made beautiful
Lady Washington. The maid of honor wa
Miss Lula Walters of Savannah.
Wemust not forget to mention the BRIDE
country cousins, Miss Susie Jaudon Of Sa.
vannah and Miss Maud Battle of Marlin
Tex. Their costumes were striking auC
they acted their parts we'll
Aftcr the mock wedding, refreshments
were served. G. L. g.. Savannah.