The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-06-16
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been manifested in this populsr and growing
educ itional institution. Each comr ence-
meut has sent out graduates, to their respec-
tive homes. in nearly erory county In the
State, aud in our sister States, as we'll.
Commencements are always interesting to
the young. and the older taking naturally
an interest in their children, have from the
first commencement made them pleasurable
to all. So with this, the 9th commencement
Of Clifford Seminary, of 1898.
Before the time was really on, the alumni
and friends Of the institution began to como
in to witness the interesting closing exercises.
The commencement proper begun on Sun
day, the 11th, in the Presbyterian Church,
with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. j. E.
Jordan, of Abbeville, who preaohed an able
and practical sermon, giving much splendid
advice 10 the young ladies, aud food for
thought for the entire congregation. His
text was Isaiah 22d chapter and last clause
of the 18th yerse-"Eat, drink and be mer-
ry, for tomorrow ye shall die"
On Sunday evening, in tho Presbyterian
church, Mr.. Jordan preached logical ser
mon.
On monday there was q happy reunion of
the members Of the Philomathea society from
TO 6. Beginning at $50 o'clock the class
exercises of '93 were rendered to q large
audience in the hall at the Seminary, as fol-
lows:
History of the Class, by Miss Sarah Belle
I.an ;o n
ing manner.
Biography Of the Class was delivered by
Miss Estelle Bradley, which gave correct
and entertaining account of each one of the
class Of '93.
The Prophecy, by Miss Kathleen Bishop,
was very carefully prepared and we'll rem
dered and many were the amusing incidents
prophesied in the lives Of these young ladies
who have just begun life.
beautiful Poem was read by Miss Min
lie Gregory, full of interest aud beauty
Miss Carrie Cain, the valedc orian, show
cd much preparation in her admirable paper.
Sweet music and songs delighted the audi
ence during the evening.
Tuesday, Art day, was pleasant enc to
tho large number who attended the art room
and witnessed the splendid array Of fine pic
lures, which evidenced much paiustaking
care, study and talent. The walls, in two
rooms, were literally lined with these mag
nifcent handiworks Of the young ladies.
This department is of special interest each
painting or drawing shows great amount of
taste and most careful preparation. Each
student has one, or more, pictures rejecting
much credit on their skill aud attention Of
their instructors.
The concert at Nicholson's Hall was q
most decided success on Tuesday evening.
Those who have been fortunate enough to
attend the former concerts given by this
school remember happily the interesting
programme always carried out, and Tuesday
evening the hall was packed to standing
room Each one performed her part, int,i-
cate as .ome were, with much grace and
ease, which showed the most careful atten-
iion and much preparation. The audience
were delighted with the evenings perform
ances, and, though the evening was warm,
everyone regretted when the programme
was brought to close.
One of the happiest occasions of the COM
mencement was the graduating exercises on
Wednesday in Nichoson's Hall. At an early
hour the hall was crowded with anxious
spectators. The stage was beautifully dec
GRATED with the choicest flowers, among them
were some lovely water lilies sent from
Sumter county, to one of the fair students,
by friends.
On the stage were the orator Of the occa-
sion, Mr.. w. F. Stevenson. Of Cheraw, Rev.
b. G. Clifford, Rev. 7. E. Morris, Col. /. G..
McKissick, Rev. Benjamin Aston and the
five graduating young ladies.
The services were begun with q song by
the school.
Rev. Mr.. Morris then delivered q pecu-
liarly appropriate prayer, after which Col
l. G. McKissick introduced in his inimitable
manner the speaker, Mr.. Stevenson, q brainy
young lawyer from Cheraw, whose subject
was "Fiction and its development of infu.
ences on man at this day.
Mr.. SteveDson's speech was we'll delivered
and was most carefully prepared paper
showing much study and research, and his
reasoning was very logical and practical.
After the conclusion Of the speech musi,
was rendered A; then followed the granting o.
diplomas by Mr.. Clifford. Before so doing
however, giving them q good sosnd and
sensible talk.
The graduates were Mrs Kathleen Bishop
Of Jonesvile; Miss Estelle Bradley, Of Sum
ter county; Miss Minnie Gregory, of Cros,
Keys; Miss Carrie Cain, Of Sumter county
and Miss Sarah Belle Lennon, Of Fairfield
county, who received the degree Of b. A.
The class song was sung with much feel
ing. Mr.. Clifford then delivered the N,oh
olson prize to Miss Carrie Cain, of Sumter