The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, July 01, 1885, Image 2
.. VThe
Abbeville Messenger
M. L. HONHAM, Ju.,1
T- y. COTHKAN, | ED.tORS ANW
JAS. S. PERHIN, J KOIRiKTOi
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1885.
Cnipmencement.
. A 0W/ENU1O SHOWING AT OVI
COLUMNS.
Fnll Report of Hie l'roceftlifijrs
hYJe'ully Strife?ErsMne's Unj'-Kx
cctTorit Addrcs8--E?auliful Essays
l?y Sweet Girl Graduates--A Brill
litiit Reception Winds up the Af
fair.
Wo left Abbeville Tuesday evenin;
about six o'clock, for Pue West Aftci
a pleasant ri<Ie of about two hours wt
arrive-1 at our destination, ami fount
that everything about the classic towi
had assumed quite a Comniencotnen
ajr. The young men were rushing t<
and fro in uuger anticipation of tlx
pleasure to be derived from the-compn
ny of some fair damsel, wlule those o
the latter class were doubtless calmlj
awaitimr the crisis, when they shoult
have an important part in wrecking oi
making some one's happiness. Quite i
number of nice turn-outs were sect
dashing up the streets, the spirited ani
innlH seeming to realize thoy must d<
tlf?;ir best nt this season of the year
Aft.er refreshing ourselves with a littli
V ' w applied to the outer man, and i
little nourishment in the way of supper
in company with the editor of the Prom
' and Manner, we won ied our way t<
Lindsay Hall, where there was a fail
gathering of the youth and beauty ?*
Due West, to hear the contest in declarer.
mation and essay reading, between mem
bcrs of the two societies.
A FRIENDLY STRIFE.
l)r. Grier called the meeting to order
and after a few appropriate remarks, ir
reference to the programme for th<
evening introduced the Rev. H.T. Sloan
D. I)., who offered a ver}' fervent praye
to the Giver of all Good, that he woul<
bestow his blessing upon the institu
tions of learning at this place, the l'ro
feasors nt the head of them, the pupili
connected with them, and especially tlx
young men who have been chosen t<
tuKc part in tbese proceedings ami tin
.committee who were to pass upon thoi
respective efforts. The whole praye
was a beautiful petition, appropriate t<
the occasion, and closod by ascribing t<
the Creator all praise for our being, ou
intellectual progress and our temporary
happiness.
After Dr. Sloan's prayer and snorci
music by the Due West Silver Corne
Band, the following programme was or
flerly carried out:
Contest in Declamation,
[SOrUOMORER.]
THE NATIONAI, EN8Ii?N.
J. P. Knox ftantersrille, K.C
Musiu-rSilver Wave Quickstep.
PYRAMIDS NOT AI.L EGYPTIAN.
W. P. Lovvry -Louisville, On
Music--Wrylie Quickstep.
Contest iu Essay Rending
[juniors.]
NEW ISSUES.
R. 0. Peoples .Columbia, Tent
Music? Jluiie Polka.
THE J.AUOR OE I.ITEKATOUK AN'I) IT
HEWARI'.
t?. A. Tea^ue Newberry, S. C
M iidio?Dinah Quickstep.
The young men who wore engaged ii
this friendly contest for superiority, al
did well, and when the .evening's exer
ciscs wero over, tho fr!pti:l<* ?f
testant felt confident that their favorit
would bo successful.
The committee of seven, who hat
been appointed, deposited their hnllotand
the crowd dispersed, t'eelinj wed
repaid for coming out.
'l'ho audience preserved unusualb
good order, and the young people look
ed so happy together, that this report*?:
realized the fact thit ho'was still younj!
and began to evolve in his fertile imag
ination. how he could combine worl
with pleasure, when he rcmeinbere<
the MkhsengKh had an unnstinliy goo<
reporter in the place, i?i the persoi
of Mr. R. 8. Galloway, (a married man,
and he resolved to turn tho resi of tin
Commencement, as far as reporting il
proceedings were concerned, over to tin
aforesaid versatile local reporter, t<
'whom he is indebted for the unusuall;
full account of the rest of the Com
mencement given below. When calle<
upon by the right one, we can give i
good account of ourselves during th
j-est of our stay at Duo West.
kkukink's day.
Due Wust, June 24.?The Jun<
breezes aro blowing balmy this morn
ing. At this moment the martial straii
of the Due West Cornet Band are float
ing in and filling Lindsay Hall. Tin
procession of young men and ladies
headed by Chief Marshal Teagije, are fil
ing in and arranging themselves upoi
the Htage.
/ v/This is Erskine's day.
Ffay^r was most feelingly and abb
pjfcren bb-Rgv. Leslie Morris, of Edge
field Cdurt House. T he following pro
** graintue. ar distributed bv the usher*
.jpw carried ot?t:
Oration*.
T. O. Boyce.. . .V.?.-,. .1 ... # r
Muaic?The Dnisr?Andante and Walt*BKACOKRFIKLp,
fk. H. Briee Duo Woit, P. C
Music?Snrenir du Homer.
ENGLAND'S POUOY IN RBOAHD TO THE !'Ol' I> A N
M. B. Orior JJue S. 0
Music?Pride of thn Ocean?Schottjache.
TH* COMMON PXQPL*.
J. H. Pressly Due West, 8. C
Music?Sounds flgom the North?Quickstep.
OPIUMS OOBDON.
Lv Abererombie Bpsrts, Q?
Music?Josie QuickstepMATBJUALI8TI0
TEWt>*NOIX8 OP PBIK ^
TBOCOmT.
p. P. McElroy...., Doraville, Ot
Music?Social Band March.
1 >**4* . 4 . ft\ v'
powir oir rr?Lio opinio*,
Q. P.Neel Troy, 8. C
Music?Circus Galop.
baccalaureate.
Music,
Aftornoon,
anmivkksaby ai>i>jtkhfl.
fy>n. fS. B. Murray Anderson, S. C
Music.
Evening.
* ilvtlki audkkkt),
lion. M.M. lJuOlt' l'rincetou, Ark
Music.
al.umnak essay.
, Miss Jennie Anderson Fnirviow, S. C
Music.
Presentation of MetlulR.
marshals.
r C. A. Tenjrue, Chief, Newborn*, S.C.
r T. \V. Sloan ... Fnvettsville, Teiir
. J. It. Kdwardn l)ne Went, S.C
; R. A. Lee Due West, S. (
* \V. O. lirioe Winsboro, S. t
, R. Ij. Urier Due West, S.C
J. R. Miller Rock Ilill, R. C
(
Dr. Grier stated ut the opening, ihn
5 an Alumni, of the College, had ofTere
a medal for the best oration by n mem
- ber of the Senior Class, and that sev?f
gentlemen, who knew not each othei
f were scattered over tlie Hall and woul
pass upon the first four speakers a
* contestants for this prize.
r Mr. 'J'. G. lloyce now led oft" in
t handsome manner on this contest, an
j was fallowed in good stylo by th
other graduates. ['articular attentio
was paid the first four speeches as il wn
J know they wore the contestants for th
. medals, and various wore the opinion
, expressed as to who the sue
cossful one would he. It wil
1 be observed that almost all th
? subjects of these young men were liv
? ing subjects of th? day and strikin
, ones as well. The young gentleme
had their speeches well at command
r had written thorn well, and in their dc
f livery reflected credit upon the Institu
tion. The decision of the coinmittci
as to the successful orator, will be mad
known to-night. At the close of thi
morning's exercises each member wii
deposit his vote in a ballot box on th
stage.
J BACCAI.AUUEATE.
s Dr. \VT M. Grier, Erskin*'s belovo
and able President, now delivered th
' deploinns to the vountr in en. Iji ?r
r lecting a theme, the speaker said h
* would impress upon the young met
' two thoughts : First, "Every useful HI
involves the oletnent of what wo ca
4 routine." The second thought h
2 pressed upon the young men, as requ
' site to usefulness, was "Faith." I)
* GTier's fiery and eloquent words wer
r straight to the hearts and souls of hi
r hearers. We heard some one sa1
1 "This is his best baccalaureate." IU
1 tho Doctor needs no "big drum of th
r old woman," to whom ho wittingly a
f 1 tided, to sound his praise in Abbevil]
County or this State. If you inissc
hearing the Doctor, you missed a get
k uine treat.
COXt'KUKlNM DEGREES.
This closed the morning exercise
We may say, however, that Dr. Grit
announced the following distinctions i
conferred by the Hoard of Trustees
i The title of "D. D.." upon Rev. E. 1
Boyco. of Gastonin, X. C., the degree (
"A. M.,'' upon Hon. Chas. Sim on ton, <
"Tennessee, and al>?o tho same upon 1
12. Robinson, of Mississippi.
AN'NIVKUSAIIY ADDRESS.
The afternoon was given to the a<
dress of Mr. K. H. Murray, of Anderso
C. II. Mr. Murray chose as his subje<
"The Privileges and Responsibility (
American Citizenship." Mr. Murray
I. "
. ,1 nvii luiucii aiiu p;iris 01
delivered with a good deal of fire. 11
paid a high compliment to George Wasl
n ington, placing him above Ctesar an
Napoleon. Mr. Murray's address ws
!. of very good length, about an hou
lie urged upon the young men to mal
Washington their model. Our Ainer
11 can citizenship had produced such
1 hero.
Upon Mr. Murray taking.his seat.lhei
" were loud cries for "JlcOotvan! Mi
12 Go wan !" Judge McGowan camo fo
ward amid tremendous applause an
* said that he was taken completely I
* surprise, and that he had no speech i
' soak, but would sny he had the hont
of making about the first public addres
Y ever made upon this stage. It was the
' Ohuk and Er.skinc College, lie was
r very young man, but he reinemhero
closing his address in the very san
" words of his friend, Mr. Murray. An
* he would conclude his remarks i
* present by saying again to the Collet
^ eslo j)erj>cf}ts.
? on Tin: staok.
Upon the stage, to-day, wo noted tl
s following honored visitors: duds
i, Samuel McOownn, Hon. W. II. Parke
Gen. II. li. Hemphill, lion. K. B. Mui
ray, the venerable Mr. McMurtry, *
. Ireland. Prs. H. T. Sloan, James Boyc
1 ilobt. Lnthan, Kevs. J. N. Young, L. i
Morris, W. \V. Orr. T. C. Galloway, V
e Ij. 1'ressley, W. T. Matthews, Messr
Hugh Wilson, of the J'rcxs omt Itai
iter., l'errin and Cothran of the Mks.sk>
ijKit and Todd of the Anderson Jounm
0 Our worthy School Commissioner, M
. George Hodges. Messrs. Win. McGowni
u J. (?. Klu^h, L. W. Smith, President*
. L\ Kennedy and other*.
c au:hs? and ai,i;mni meet.
k /**. i? - * *
.finer mo exorcises this ovening, th
? Almnnfte and the Alumni* uu t respect
ively in llie Kuphomian and Pbilonu
thc:?n Halls. In the Alumni meetiiij
y Dr. W. 1). Keid read uu exccllcntly prt
pared sketch of his graduating class ^
1K47. Two sketches were presented t
the mooting, the remaining one wrilte
' by Rev. Lester, of Georgetown, S. C
was ordered to he read to-ni~ht in plac
of the Aluuriii Oration hy Hon. M. \
Duffle, of Aikansux, who failed to h
. pr?se.nt? Rev. 11. G. Miller, of Fail
Hold Cqui lly, S. C., was selected ns l)i
next Alumni orator and Mr. VV. (.
Bradley an altbrihHUt.
-4n tho Altwflnae meeting after tr.ir
*act i njsilw usual- Iftsincss^'M ixs M atti
Phillips. of Gfc., alttMOn as the ncx
Aliiuiuao
WKIlNKSDAV ISVSNIKU.
At $ o'clock to-night the audienc
again assembled in Lindsay. Th
Vlumnea Essay was by the pretty Mis
Jennie Andersen, of Greenville Count]
. and was read by-Dr. W. M. Grior. He
subject : "Making Brick without Straw
was admirblv handled. The essay wa
oxcellenty written and bad many fin
points, who applied her subject prin
cipally to the life of woman, who wa
often required to make briok withou
straw". Miss Anderson's essay reflects
Seat honor upon herself and the Col
jte as well.
The sketch of the class of 1849 ws
I- '- i'v - i?
!&*& OaE^HMSH 'SB*
- -r . ' ir v' - r. v J ' ' ' > ' - % 1
,V.*V \ ,: *y& ;.. ***", * * . *- . , ' ' - - ' *%.
now roatl by Dr. Grier, though ho tried *
i? to put it upon Prof. McCain. This *
sketch was most admirably prepared.
It had vain of huinor running tnrough it ^
that made it pleasing and frequently in*
terupted by applause. President Ken *
nedy and Archibald K. Patton were two 'n
members of this class.
, The "Yardstick Joke" gotten off by
" Dr. Phillips, of Jefferson Ga., closed j
the sketch ?nd brought down thu house. After
the reading of this sketch and
music by the band, Dr. Grier, in behalf
f the faculty, announced the following ?
distinctions :
In the senior chiss tho distinction in |
German was given to T. G. Boyce. lion- .
orubly mentioned. M. B. Grier, II. li.
!. Brice ; distinction in Knglisli course was 1
given to T. G. Boyce, honorably mentioned
K. II. Brice and M. B. Grier; .
distinction for French, T. G. Boyce, 1
honorably mention, R. 11. Brice, M. B. .
Grier; in chemistry, R. H. Brice received
distinction, honorably mentioned, S. .
!* I'. McKlroy ; destiiiclion in Astronomy
siven to T. G. Boyce, honorably men- '
tinned, Brice and Grier.
!. The first honor in the junior claps
' was was given to Mr. R. (.J. Peoples. 2d 1
t to T. W. Sloan. (
[1 In tho contest in sophomore class v
. between the two societies thu distinction
it was given to Mr. J. P. Knox, for best .
r> orntor ; distinction for essayist, C. A.
j Teague.
s The medal in oratory from the senior
class and the medal in mathematics bcn
ing given outside of the faculty was 1
(J presented by Dr. Quigg, of Ga. The
o Doctor is "a funny Irishman" and kept ,
n the house in a prolonged laughs
ter for three-quarters of nn hour,
o The doctor is also very elo- 'j
s quent and his fins voice filled the house
and in the pathos made the cold chills '
U creep over one.
e Prof. L. P. Kennedy delivered in per- j
_ son the* medals from the preparatory
g department in Erskinc*. Mr. Kennedy '
n did this in a neat, eloquent, touching
; little speech that was u *Kt favorably
>_ received. The honor was shared bei.
tween Mr. i-.bbie Kennedy and Mr. G. j
^ ('. Parkinson. ,
0 Tu-night's exercises were enjoyed itns
mcnseJ.v by the audience, in fact it was
li a regular treat.
L. To-morrow is woman's day.
COMMENCEMENT IN THE FEMALE COLI.EUK.
Till" KSI?A V.
^ The refreshing shower, of yesterday, !
c> has brought down the temperature, and (
" this morning's loveliness is only '
C CQUolled bv th.lt of tlir>?n> nroltv o-ir-li;
-j - * * ' fr" '
who stand upon the commencement
? stage
11 The exercise of the 24th anniversary
,e of the Due West Female College, was
l" opened with prayer by Rev. \V. T. j
r- Matthews, of Greenwood, in most
choice petitions. Then sang out the
's chant, "O, all yo Works of the Lord,
Y* Bless ye the Lord," sunt' l?y the College,
assisted on the bass by l)r. K. II.
'e Edwards and n portion of his choir.
I" Prof. John II. Miller now led out on
'? the stage the beautiful salutatorian,
" Miss Liia B. Kctchen, of Winnsboro.
l" Miss Ketchon's etssny was complete
with beautiful, choice and tender
thoughts, and was handsomely read by
s. Prof. Miller. Here iu tlio programme :
!r Or<lor of Eiterctscs.
is
PRAYIR.
Chant?0, All Ye Works of the Lord, Ulcsa
.jf Ye llio Lord.
[)f BAtrTATORY.
Miss I.ilia I). Kelcheu Winsboro, S. C.
March from Tauhausee? (<$ Pianos and Organ
) -Wagner.
, Misses Legal, Mitchell, Lathau, Ketchen, ,
*" Moli'at, uud Mm. Bouner.
in
ct ESSAY?THE VOTAUK OK I,IKR.
Miss Jc.ikiv! H. Bi^ll .'..Charlotte, N. C.
s The Mariners--Vocal?Trio?Uandegger.
it Misses Legal, McDavid, and Mr. Widentau.
'G ESSAY?'YOUTH EEKDS OH ILLUSION,
l" OLD AGE ON ltKVlEKBUANCK.'*
1(1
ls Miss Mairgie C. Caldwell.... Newberry, S. C.
r. ! Delta Kappa Epsilon?(3 Pianos and Cornets)
to ?A. H. revise.
: Misses Neil, Power, Erwin, Moffat, and Korr,
and Messrs. Magill and Preaslr.
a *
ESSAY?THE MYSTRriYIKS OF X.'.TUHK.
re Miss lteasie Z. Cox Due West, S. C.
L" Tlie Return?Vocal?S<ilo?Millard.
(Violiu and Piano r.Ccompanimcut)?Miss
"* Jennie Edwards.
ESSAY HI J.KMT IMPLl'SVCE.
>r Miss Ra'ilie L. Dominick ...Prosperity, S. C.
5R 11 Trovatorc?Duo-- (2 1'iaaon)?Alberti.
n Misses Mitchell and Kitchen.
ESSAY?MOTHKH.
(1
ly Miss Eugenia Douglas Albion, S. 0.
Are Sanetissatna?Vocal--Trio?P. W.
it Hosier.
'C M isses Grier, McDavid and Newman.
ESSAY?HOME.
Miss S. Addie Caldwwll. ... Newberry, S. C.
lt' Pearl of the Sen?(3 Pianos and Cornet )-!<
Karl Merz.
r, Misses Anderson. Teagtie, PenrHon, Zealy
P. and Ardrey, and Mr. Magill.
">f I.X.
J?' Miss Mell Latlian Due West, S. C.
Toy Symphony.--Haydn.
r. Chorus with Piano accompaniment ami Toy
j. Instruments, viz., Kattle, Cricket, Quail,
Cuckoo, Nightingale, Owl, and two Trumpets.
/. ESSAY?THE PKOUItESS OK TUOlJOtlT.
r* Miss Lillian IJearst Bradley's R. C.
rv
r Cumberland March? (3 Pianos and Cornets.)
?Blander.
Misses llokc, Brcwton, Itolarid. Iloke, Xcwm
in, Messrs. Magill und Pronsly.
ESSAY?I,' KS PKIIA NCE.
e
r Miss Eunice Mitchell Blackstock, S. C.
I- Bill of Fare?Vocal?Quartette.?Karl Mer/.
?, Misses Grid*, Edwards, Hoke, Ketcben, and
Mr. Wideuian.
?f Afternoon.
0 Chorus?The Alpine Maid.?Lee.
n
ESSAY?POKTtlY.
>
'u Miss Anna II. Moffat Kives, Tenn.
^ THE KAN BUIOADE.
p. Polka do Concert?(3 Pianos)?W. V. Wale
lacc.
^ Misses Moflat, I.atlmn and Edwardx.
In Mcmnriun.
i"ESSAY?WE
ALT* DO FADE AS A I.EAK."
t Miss Hello IT. Keel .. Tr?y, S. C. '
A Night in Venice?Vocal?Dneft.?Arditi.
M ns Jennie (Sricr and Mr. Wiilixnun.
?w>Mrar?;MMWW wiimniia |
KHSAY?r.VKItV MAN* Till: AltCUl ihiCT OK
e :;ts own kohtune.
IK 1
f Mies Julia F. JMrollitr Oih]>oHh, S. C. j
ir Midsummer Night'* Dream.?Mendelssohn. i
?? (Duo?2 Pianos) Misfseu Legal aad McDavid. :
8 ESSAY?SfllRHE OK IMAGINATION. 1
?- lliss Lola A. Teaguo.. Newberry, 8. C. J
g I live and lore Thee?Vocal?Duett.- Gain- ,
i pan*.,
^ Miasea Edwards and Miller ^
DISTRIBUTION OP PBlZEtJ.
Chant <1 u Hlvouac--(2 Pianoa and Cornell).
? -Berg.
wBKmSSBBUUHmm
lisses Douglas, Ellis, Caldwell, Brice,
lessrs. Magill and Pressly.
VALEDICTORY.
'is* M. Lois Martin Covington, Qa.
Iweet Spring has come.--Mayor
liases Edwards, Power, Envin, Ellis, Moffat,
,ud Bell.
DEUltEES CONFERRED.
5olo and Chorus--How Cheerily goes tbo Day.
-L. 0. Emerson.
There is a tremendous crowd surging
ind swaying in Lindsay IIn.ll this tnornng.
Available seats are "lion est."
Vbbeville County has let loose one of
\tir "trash movers." and has deluged
)ue West with a flood of feminine and
nasculine beauty.
Upon the stage this morning, we noice
the addition of Judge Cothran,
Ion. W. C. lionet, Maj. Wardlaw, Mr.
kV. A. Lee, Capt. L. W. Perrin and the
Ion. Mr. Moflatt, of Tennessee.
The essays of the beautiful young
adics, Misses Jessie Bell, Maggie Caldvell,
Bessie Cox, Sallie Dominick, Eu:enia
Douglass, Addie Caldwell, Mell
iiithan, Lillian llurstand Eunice Mitchill
were each and all charmingly written,
lothed in beautiful words and llllod
villi the light sentiment, and weroubly
ea:l bv Dr. (irier. lion. E. It Mm-rnv
'rof. McCain, l)r. Quigg, I'rof. S. 1*.
Kennedy and the llun. W. (J. Benet.
The vocal trio, "The Mariners," was
nuch admired and applauded. The
,'ocal solo, "The lleturn," by Miss Jenlie
Kdwards, was finely rendered and
dicitcd the attention of the house.
I'he decided hit and sensation, of the
orenoon, in the music line, was the
Toy Symphony," and was inimitable
md hushed ihe audience only when it
jroke out into roars of laughter, "llill
>f Faro"' was like unto the above, and
coining just before dinner, the waiters
ill being dressed in appropriate slvle
md led by "Mr. Widenian, was greatly
?njoyeil.
AKTKItNOOV.
In the afternoon the cxercises began
promptly at tho hour appointed. Tho esMiys
wore still up to a high standard anil
tho music excellent. "The Kan Brigade"
jroated quite a breeze in their fancy costume
and correspondingly applauded.
The essay, in inemoriam, by Miss
Belle Xeel was sad and touching. It
was occassioned hv the death of Miss
Anna llood. A beautiful memorial tablet
to her memory, in shape of n shield
hung upon the centre wall above the
stage suiTouned with wreaths, in which
her name was beautifully wrought.
This whole design 's to be sent to Miss
Hood's mother in ('hosier county.
The valedictory by the beautiful Miss
Loise Martin, of (Joovingion, (ia., w.man
elegantly written piece of composition
and highly appreciated by her sisters,
teachers and the audience.
THE n.VCCAl.At'KKATK.
President Kennedy delivered the Baccalaureate
in a most fatherly, appropriate
nnu allectionate manner. There was no
effort at display or oratory, hut in
concise, eloquent language his sentences
went straight to the hearts of the young
Indies. President Kennedy chose 1 Beauty
of Character" for his subject. He
fittingly introduced his address by quoting
one of Walter Scott's <lyi;? ; remarks
to liia biographer Lockheurt : '"Be a
good man."
But the great example Pres. Kennedy
held up to the young ladies was "That
rose of Sharon that lilly of ihe Valley."
"Conformity to* his likeness is
the high est beauty of which our
nature is capable."
In the latter part of the spe:.ker's a?ldress
he had nn allusion to thai vetemn
teacher, Miss Klizahcth McQueins,
which we cannot omit :
"But do you a.=k for example of
character, models worthy of your i.nitation?
You have not far to go. There
is one in your midst, whose very presence
is a benediction, whose heart
swells with every generous emotion,
whose sympathy is as true as the gentleness
itself and far reaching as the
race. The very wrinkles on her broware
radient with a beauty more Hum
earthly. She is rich with the riches of
heaven, beautiful with the beauty of
heaven, and must in the course of
nature soon be a dweller in ''The land
that is very far off." Lot ns imitate her
as .she has followed in the footsteps of
her Divine 111 uter."
President Kennedy also had a very
touching nliu.si-.m to the n>em jrv of
Miss Anna Hood.
Owing to the heavy ruin that came up
there was us good deal of confusion
I-*- ? .- MM'"
At i(s lite awarded iii
the r.nme of the teachers the tnllowm;;
prize* :
Mathematics. Geometry, Miss Kmma
Perrin.
Algebra, Miss Liliie Ai-in-v.
Mental Arithmetic, M?s*> M.imiu i?oDufti".
Mental Arithmetic, l-l class, Miss
Lulu. Brock.
Literature, Miss Mamie Madden.
Tho following young Indies look
prizes for punctuality i" every duty
(luring thu year :
Misses Maggie Caldwell, MnyTc.tguo,
Lena Campbell, Macie Brico, Lena Noland,
Salliu Patrick. Mamie . Vadd-'n,
Emma Perrin, Lilla Ketchin, Anna Moffatt,
Bell** Need.
The following took prizes for perfect
department in connection with punctuality
:
Misses Maggie Caldwell, Emma Perrin,
May Tengue.
The following took medals for excellence
in n.usic :
Misses Eunice Mitchell, Midi Lathan
Maggie Moffat, Mary Krwin, Lillio
Ardroy.
In singing, Misses Fannie Fluke,
Susie Ketchin.
Miss Lilla Ketchin took the medal in
Latin.
MitJS Daisy Stussy took the modal in
French.
AliT DKPAHTMKXT.
An account of commcncemcii wniid
bo incomplete without an aUusion ti>
the Art Department. The collection of
pictures this year embraced about
hundred pieces nnd was the handy-work
of the present pupil*. The collection
embraced the principal decoration of
the? stage.
Tho line paintings, on?i, tho ,lWaterhorr.,"
in oil, 40x5() inches, executed hv
Mis* Eugenia Douglas, of KairJU'ld
county, and tho other. "Hriiial Veil ?.f
Iho Vosomit" Valley," in oil 40x52
inches, the ihc work of Miss Julia Kennedy,
of Pnc West, were considered
particularly fine and elicited many commendations.
There were also fancy
portraits, fruit pieces and landscapes in
oil. In tho way of crayons, was a great
variety of work?a great number of
fancy heads and busts, besides life size
portraits of persons living and dead.
Misses SaUie Patrick and Kato Caldwell
have each a fine portrait of their
* ' V> c'.V' v-x.* / *4 y, iSjCf
BSE 9, iEr.i^:-*n- ?K
%Y/;' ,* brothers.
Thoro wero quite a number of
animal heads?horses, dogs, deer and i
also full-sized animals, after Landseer.
The display ?f landscapes was largo,
embracing the fruit scenery in the.
world.
Vho following medals were awarded
in this department by MissOalloway :
Modal for <lriuving, to Miss Emma
Perrin, Abbeville, 0. 11. ; modal for
painting, to Miss Julia Kennedy, Due
West.
..... ..i-.. i.i . i.'.i A I I T.J1AI.K lULI.KIir,.
Thusday evening at candle lighting,
there whs a grand reception given at the
Female College. The portals, hall and
chappel were thrown open and filled
with a grand array of feminine beauty
and handsome manhood. This was roally
a hriliiant affair. We do not remember
to have seen more beautiful
and elegantly dressed ladies or more
handsome and tastily dreHsiod young
gentlemen. The reception was given to
the young ladies and gentlemen of the
Colleges especially, but the public was
invited and attended, livery young person
tried to put their best foot foromost
and succeeded. The walks in front of
the buildings were filled with white,
fairy forms promenading in the moon
light. Ice cream, slierbert and Icmobade
was elegrntly served close at hand.
When a young lover got too e.\cit?d and
fervid in his outset, the means l'of keeping
cool," were close at hand.
This th'iig went on as beautifully as
a dream until 11 o'clock, when Professor
Wm. Hood, in behalf of tho two
faculties annnouncud that everything
earthly ha?l an ending?but still they
lingered until President Kennedy's bell
sent the young ladies to their rooms.
Echoes of Commencement.
The general verdict is that there were
more beautiful women here than ever
seen btforo.
The Augusta ami Knoxvillc R. It. has
lessened the number of huggus and
carriages that came t?? coinmcncement
as these friends come now by rail.
It was an universal remark that this
was one of the most pleasant occasions
we have ever had.
There was no dust at this commencement.
The showers k<>pt it down and
made the temperature lovely. The
shower Thursday ovening ruined a rood
many hats and silks. There was a great
rush for umbrellas by the gallants.
However the delay in leaving the hall,
gave many a timid beau a chance to
make that last speech.
Abbeville Court House had a fine set
of young men present, who took in the
whole occasion, nnd were especially gallant
at the reception at the Female College
Thursday night.
On the heels of commencement comes
Mr. John Wren with another wonder?
a cucumber four feet long ! Wc have
seen a specimen, it is the new variety
and is just the shape of a snaKe, but has
the same flavor of a common cucumber.
One of the young men ran home
from the soiree, Thursday evening, to
put on a new bosom, but just as he got
i back the bell tapped, and the fair ones
vanished up stairs.
Commencement in over and A. S. and
L. 1). Kennedy call W. C. Iladdon
I "Cousin Willie."
i
l'rof. Cow per Patton. of Columbia, is
still lingering in Due West as one of
the echoes of Commencement.
The boys are casting around for a
President of the loafing club. The du!
ties of this office i? "to set up" to ice
i cream and shurbut every other evei
ning.
Dr. Quigg, of Georgia, says ho sees j
' nothing like these Due West comiaence1
ments any where else he goes.
Anderson had her elite present led
by Majors Toilil and frierson.
Tlio crowd on Thursday was eslimated
at about 2.5(K).
Tho colored people are beginning to
observe commencement as much as their
white neighbors, and all farm work is
suspended
Some of tho boys looked like tho
"Pelican in the willderiicss" Friday
morning. Oh ! the inhumanity of
woman to man.
Miss, Hoago, of Brooklyn, N. Y.. was
in attendance on commencement. She is
a charming looking young lady and was
tho guest of Mr. John P. Calhoun.
I The lion. James MofTitt, of Tenn., who
lost an arm in th??> war was a welcome
guest to our festivities. Tin* remark was
common that' his handsome face and person
resembled that of Sruitor M<. C.
Butler.
In''Due West Dots' of June 3rd the
the Mkkskxckr said in regard to Rev. E.
K. lioycc's sermon before the Seminav-:
"This matchless effort carried you along
like a river and should make him n I).
1>." The Hoard of Krskine. has just
conferred the degree. It is wonderful
w^iat influence the Mhssksmkk lias !
Mr. x\Y. I). Stone, formerly of the
| Globe, but now of the Hunters Hotel.
! of Augusta. Cia. is Kiienilimr tin. w?<?tr
after commencement with his sister
Mrs. It. S. (iallowny.
Miss Bessi*, the accomplished daughter
of \V\ .1. Duffie Ksq., of Columbia,
and a Inst year's graduate of the Female
College, lent the light of her countenance
to commencement and was warmly welcomed
by her host of admirers.
One of the curiosities upon the commencement
stage was a pure white calla
lilly upon acannasialk !
And now for the Due West exodus.
K. 8. a.
Communication.
Cokksbpky, S. C., June 21Mh 1HS5.
Mensnt. Editors : I am in receipt
<?f a letter from the Adjutant Oeni ral,
of the United States Army, which contains
the following paragraph ;
I ion tire invited by I lid. Secretary of
VVnr to nominate, at your earliest convenience,
a legally qualified candidate
for appointment ns cadet to the United
States Military Academy, from the Third
Congressional District of South Carolina,
who must he nt West Point not later
than the 11th day of Juno 18HC>. hut
whose* appointment is required l#y l.vw
to ho mad?? as nearly one year in advance
of that date as is practicable. To select
such candidate a competitive examination
.will bo held at Abbeville Court
House on Thursday, tho 21st of July,
lit 1 o'clock a. m. Said examination
will be held under the control of Prof.
Goo. C. Iloilgcs, of Abbeville, Prof. \V.
M. McCaslan, of tho Piedmont fnstir
tuto, Pickens, and Dr. Thomas ,F. Muljl^-, |
of Abbeville Court Iiousu. Tho ca#4'i,'
dates will be subjected to a phrfcal |
y
examination, an<l then an academical examination.
The latter will comprise
reading, writing, orthography and arithmetic
with which lust they must be sufficiently
acquainted to enable the successful
candidate to take up, upon his
entrance at West Point, the higher
branches of mathematics without further
study of arithmetic, English grammar,
geography and history of she United
States.
The questions will bo submitted in
writing to the c:u-didat*-s and an ulloted
time allowed for Micir solution.
Respectfully.
I). YVyatt A ikk.v.
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Laces I Luces I! Luces III in endless variety
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Fine Table mid Hall Lamps at W. S.Cothran
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Something new for Abbeville, an artiste in
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You can get a nice nenrl Hut ton for 5c. per
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Close Attention Given to
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December 21, 'Si-If , 19
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TBI 1110 law as to the time of nuking
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made until J a navy next.
.J T. PARKS. Auditor.
Jline 10, 1885-11 101
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AH work guAmnteed.
.JULES PEVEAUX.
May 13,1832-3m 01
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