The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-06-02
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
OF Henderson Female CoIIege-Cred-
liable and Enjoyable Occasion-The
Art Exhibit Subject of Much Favor
able Comment. Etc.

liable and Enjoyable Occasion-The
Art Exhibit Subject of Much Favor
able Comment, Etc.
The closing exercises of this insti
tuition were exceedingly interesting
and entertaining.
The sermon to the school was
preached by Rev. A. K. Shaw in the
Presbyterian church. at IL o'clock
Sunday morning. the Methodist
Episcopal. the Methodist Protestant
and the Baptist congregations unit
ing in the services.
There was very large audience
present. The faculty and young
ladies of the institution occupied the
front seats, the ministers of the
other churches sat with Rev. A. K.
Shaw in the pulpit.
After the rendition of choice selec-
tions by the choir and prayer by DR..
Hafham, Mr.. Shaw delivered a SER
mon remarkable for the appropriate
ness of the text, the beauty of its APP
plication and the elegance of its
diction. Mr.. Shaw is a ripe scholar
and forceful speaker but on this
occasion he seemed to be animated by
the opportunity and inspired by the
subject matter of his discourse.
Speaking of the responsibilities of
young ladies', their opportunities for
doing good and the Importance of
forming well rounded Christian
character, he so impressed his audi
ence that all felt that it was good TO
be there. The faculty, students and
entire congregation were highly
pleased with the discourse.
ART DISPLAY
The work done by the classes in
Art under the instruction of Mrs.
Henry Perry was beautiful, there
were a large number of pictures in
crayon and oil and one the work of
Mrs. Perry herself. They exhibited
the fact that Mrs. Perry is an Artist
of high grade and that she possesses
splendid capacity for impdrting her
h'.owledge to her pupils.
The department of elocution and
Calisthenics was under the charge of
Miss Charlotte Young. The recita-
tions by individuals and classes were
splendidly rendered. The drills were
beautiful in their figures and the
graceful movement of the young
ladies were so charming that we con-
cluded elegance of manner was next
to elegance Of expression.
The concert was held in Burwell
Hall and the music was excellent
We should be pleased to mention
some of the duets and quartettes as
well as the solos but prudence makes
us fcrbear.
The time and precision with which
the pieces were rendered showed care
full training and diligent practice
under the instruction of Miss Stevens.
The exercises were good, very good,
and the crowded space in the gal
leries as well as the lower floor show
ed how the people of Henderson and
its vicinity appreciate the opportun-
ity Of attending a concert given by
the young ladies of Henderson Female
College. Below we append the pro-
gram:
Holiday March, Quartette, Misses Young,
ElmOre. NJ. Lyon and F. Lyon.
"Sonnie," Gas told BY bis father). Recita-
ton, Miss Eta Peace
Bri dal Bells, Trio. Misses o. Harris, F..
Harris and J. Rowland
The Love Knot, Recitation. Glass l.
Gypsy Galop, Duet. Misses E. Harris and
j. Mcmillan.
Aunt Maria, Recitation, Miss Carrie
orl Ill THr<
and ElmOre.
Old Ace. Recitation, Miss Mabel Harris.
Home. Sweet Home. Duo. Misses Lamb
and Buchan.
Five Little Piggies, Recitation. Misses
Hayes. ElmOre, Harris. Hicks, Wester.
Rosebud Scottische. trio. Misses A. Floyd
l.. Satterwhite and E. Satterwhite
Larrie O'Dee, Recitation, Miss Lila Shan
Midsummer Nights Dream, Quartette.
Misses E. Harris. NJ. Harris, e. Harris and
NJ. Harris.
PART SECOND.
Massa'. in the Cold. Cold Ground, Solo,
Miss G. Satterwhte.
Little Girls Drill.
The Violin Phantasy. Recitation, Miss L.
HOrner.
Khapsodie Hongrosie, Solo, Miss A. Cheek.
So Was l, Recitation, Miss NJ Elmore
Der Freischutz Overture, Trio. Misses o.
Harris, NJ. l.. Harris and &. Satterwhite.
The Last Hymn, Recitation, Glass H.
Witches Dance, Solo, Miss Pittman.
Me and Jim. Recitation, Miss e. Harris.
The Valley Lay Smiling Before Me, Solo,
Miss NJ. Harris
A Trial at Elocution, Glass /.
Alpine Bells, Trio, Misses Peace, Buchan
and HOrner.
One Legged Gonse. Recitation, Miss L.
Edwards
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