The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-26
OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY
OF AN UNUSUALLY Sue
CESSFuL SESSION,
he Art Exhibition Musical Attrac-
tons. NiIgo on education
and Patriotism.
and Patriotism.

and Patriotism.
Oxford, n. c., May 25.-(SpcciaL -
Yesterday witnessed the closing exer-
cises of the Oxford Female Seminary
The session just ended is probably the
most successful in the history of this pro-
gressive and excellent college, both in
point of attendance and in the thorough
ness Of the work of the various depart-
ments. In the morning in the college
chapeI the annual concert was given be-
fore large audience, and the excellent
repdition of the carefully selected pro-
sramme reflected credit upon teachers
and students
In the afternoon occurred the art exhib-
it in the parlors of the seminary. A steady
stream of callers wended their way tbith-
er to view the large and varied coIlec-
ton in oil painting, pastel tapestry, cray
on and water colors.
Under the skilled tuition of Miss Poteat
this department presents one of the
most interesting features of the semi
nary. The work is of a high grade, espe-
cially IS this true of the pictures of ''orig-
inal work from LIE and nature. TO this
branch especial attention and promi-
ncnce are given, and as Il result marked
progress and proficiency are shown
Among the large collection the follow
ing deserve special mention: By Miss
Bessie Crews, Costume Study from
life; Our Presidents Pride" from ma
ture, and "Paderewski's Portrait" from
photo By Miss Carrie Hobgood, The
Chrysanthemums," from nature, and
"Penitence,' after Charderon By Miss
Phoebe Knott, Study of Chrysanthe-
NUNS" and Yard of Roses" BY Miss
Pauline Paul, Fall Beauties" from ma
ture; Folding Screen" BY Miss Lula
TomliEson, Study of Lilacs,' Coveted
Beauties" from nature; From Christ
MAS '96." and Study of Shells" from
still life; President Hobgood's Portrait"
By Mss Ella Knott, The Horse" BY
Ms Carrie Kronheimer, Three Paneled
Screen
Last evening. III the spacious Baptist
church, before il cultivated audience that
Glled the b,,iyding to it's full capacity, the
graduating exercises took place The exer-
c.scs were opened by prayer by Rev. Mr.,
TuttIe Then followed the reading of the
graduating essays intersperscd with de
Eghtful vocal selections. /. The Puri-
taI.s, by Miss Phoebe Knott > The
Country Church, by Miss Mamie Kelly.
8 The Woman of Yesterday, by Miss
Sara Parham. f. Portia, by Miss jamie
Lacy. All Of the essays were of a high
grade evincing careful training and thor
ough instruction. The first was distinctly
historical, the second reminiscent, the
third practical the fourth literary, the
diversity of treatment producing pleas
ing effect
Following these exercises was Presi-
dent Hobgood's report, closing with o
farewell address to the graduates, replete
with sound advice. Then followed the an
nual address before Calliopean Society by
Rev. J. c. Kilgo, ID. D., of Trinity Col
lege. His subject was Education and
Patriotism" He maintained that all dan
gerous doctrines were ulrcctly traceable
to our colleges and universities, hence i'm
portance of proper education. State
pride was anti-patriotism. Education un-
der stars and stripes will not produce pa
triotism Education should not be section
al, nor must it be paternalistic. Patrio-
tism IS not love of country, but Of coun-
trymen. Education should be broad and
liberal, not indiyidualistic or selfish.
There is need of new type of education
and there is no hope except in the COZ
Ieges.
DR.. Kilgo was at his best. His
address was strong, vigorous, or
nate and at times eloquent and pathetic,
and an able argument from the speakers
point of view
The annual reception at the Seminary
followed the address.
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.