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VOL.2. ABBEVILLE. S. C., TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1880. NO. II. THE PRIDE OF OUR COUNTY. OUR INSTITUTIONS OP LEARNING OUR RICHEST HERITAGE. The Exercises of the Due West Colleges, Mate and Female, Prove to be very Interesting, and a Large Crowd Gathers Notwithstanding the Weather. A Sunday the 20th of June was Commencement Sunday, and persons who know the nature of the exercises on that day were anxious to h?;ar the Iiac - - n f ai? t? _ r caiaurcaie oerinon, 01 me u?v. i/r. i?enwich, who had corne from the banks of the Cumberland Kivr, for tliia especial occasion. The fame of this man of God As a pulpit orator, had gone before him and consequently there was a splendid audience to hear him, the largest perhaps that has ever assembled' in the new church. At the last tap of the bell the choir opened with a splendid anthem. Rev. J. T. Chalmers walked into the pulpit with the minister. Dr. Leftwich t??ok his text from the fourth chapter of Proverbs: "Keep thy heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life." The speaker announced that this would attbrd the sentiment of the subject which he announced to be "the ph sicic forces of nature. The speaker's first sentence wuk that ''Christiant\r is Christ in character." tiis leading proposition was thai the heart makes the life of an individual. If the heart be good the life will be a noble one ; if the heart is bad the life of an individual will be only evil. The young make two mistakes, the first that life was make up of externals. The second was that the aim ? r i:J* a ? i _ i a * mi... i ui me in lu nuvt? a gmm nine. i lie uoctor was hard on novel reading and the drama, in the course of his sermon lie said that Shakespeare had done more, to undermine society than all other writers by his vulgar and immoral poetry. Dr. Leftwich i* very fine looking, a very able man, and preached a very adr mi ruble and appropriate sermon. in the afternoon llev. Archie Sloan preached a splendid sermon, the one known as the "White llorse Sermon." At 81;. o'clock Sabbath evening l)r. Witherspoon presented the cause of the Seaman's Bethel of New Orleans. Rev. W. I j. Grossly and Dr. Cirier each thought it a worthy cause and Dr. Grier asked that the d'-acons take up a collection which wan heartily and cheerfully responded to. One of the largest crowds came in on the trains of Monday that has visited our Commencement in years on that day. This is partly owing to tho fact that no trains wore run on Tuesday. Among the visitors was 'he Hon. J. M. Bright, the anniversary orator ami Hon. George Johnstone ol Newberry, a candidate for Congress. Monday Kvcniiitf. On Monday evening the two Societies held their annual celebration. The (.rouble about these two occasions is that a person wants to attend both and as they meet at the same hour how can he. We were like the little dog that "had two pots to lick." However we made the best of the job, running from one to the other. We first took in the I'liiloiiiathcan. Here the Hon. tleorge C. Hodges presided, Mr. Hodges is an excellent pres.*ling officer. lie favored the house with a tine oration, taking fur his subject "The Christian Teacher." This was treated in its broadest sense includingiliu tcnchcr in all avocations of life. His application was fitting and appropriate. Mr. llodjrcs' address was able, polished and eloquent. We stayed in this society to hear the first part of the debate 011 the question, "Is the presence of the Negro in the United States beneficial Mr. J. B. Cochran's address was a masterly argument in favor of the &fttri;:ativc. This is all we heard of the debate. We learn, however, that the decision was given to the Negative as upheld by Mr. W. 0. Brice. They say Mr. Brice's argument was very fine. We reached the Kupheuiian society as the Rev. K. L. V orris arose an the medal orator. We learned that the proceeding exercises of this society were very meritorious. Uev. Morris chose for his subject "The Power of Literature.'' It was a very literary, elegant and high toned address showing mueh research and large familiarity with history. Mr. Morris was particularly happv in his remarks in handing out the medals. The following gentlemen were the victors : Junior class, medal for the best es?ay ; Mr. 1). G. Phillips. Sophomore class, best debator : G. K. McAlvey. Freshman class, best declaimer ; Mr. W. W. Bradley. General excollonec in the Preparatory class; Mr. It. I). Moffatt. Mr. Morris' address was scholar! y, appropriate and eloquent. Hastening back to the Thilomethean society we had the great pleasure of hearing Rev. Charles McDonald a in humorous oration delivering the medals. Mr. McDonald is brimful of fun. He has a fine voice and capital delivery. The speaker kopt the house m a roar of laughter, His subject was "Look on % y *;. :'v- \' ' ' the bright side of lift?," It is very evident that Mr. McDonald practices what he preaches. His choice Was a capital one for this occasion. He is a rising young minister of the Associate Reformed church and of much promise. He bestowed in behalf of the medal committee the following in edit Is : Freshman class, declamation ; Mr. K. H. Honorable mention, Mr. J. F. Calhoun. Sophomore class, essay J. F. Grainbrel. Honorable mention, E. S. Keid and Mr. ltaird. Junior class, debate; Mr. W. O. Brice. Honorable mention, Mr. J- 1'. Knox. Tuesday livening. The exercises of this evening consisted of contests in declamation and essay reading by members of tht? sophomore and junior Classes?one of cach from the two societies. Kev. Mr. Hogers, of Greenwood, opened the exercises witli prayer, and the young tuen who took part acquitted themselves with credit. A committee of judges was selected from the audience and the gentlemen selected had never had any connection with either society. Their decision was rendered by ballot, the ballots bfting counted by the Faculty. The audiencr, on this evening, was large and well behaved and the young men succceded splendidly in entertaining them. The following is the programme : Prayer. Sacred MuhIc. CONTEST IN DKCI.AMATIOS.- [SOPHOMOKKH.l Prablem of the ago.?1.1. Canterbury, Lower reach Tree, Alii. Muete?Polku do Coneert. The l'rcHjrcHH of Democracy.?W. C. Seawright, DuiiiildH, s. C. A1 uslc?KIoIkc WuILz. CONTEST IN ESSAY READING.?[JUNIOUS.1 The Love of Fume.?J. P. Knox, Hunterevl|le, N. (U. .MUSIC? 1'OSllllUlll MCIIOLI lUl'UO. Gen. Grant's Place in History.?D. Gardiner Phillips, Louisville, Gil. Music?Beauty (Quickstep. Marshal*.?W. C. McGee, Hodges, S. f\; T. H. Ultllec, Troy, S. C.; H. A. Lee, Due West, 8. C.; J. F. Calhoun, Due Vest.S. C. AVetlneHtluY Morninjf. Half-past nine o'clock was the hour announced for the Commencement exercises of Krskine College to begin, but owing to the inclemency of the weather the audience whs somewhat late in assembling and it was after ten oclock when Dr. (Jtier announced that the exercises would be opened with prayer by lie v. Dr. Wilson, of Abbeville. In a reverent, earnest manner, Dr. Wilson invoked the blessings of Almighty God upon the audience assembled, and implored that the officers of the institution might be endowed with wisdom from on high, and that the institution might centime to flourish and be a well-sprint; of good for years to come. A special blessing was asked upon the young men who were to graduate ; that they might be guided through life, and prove uu honor to the church and to the State. After prayer und sacred music l>v the band, Dr. (irier thanked the audience for their presence, notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, and announced the order of exercises, staling that the voung men were all contestants (or a medal in oratory, ottered by a friend of the College, and asked the uttention of the audience. Programme. Prayer. Huuied Music. ORATIONS, Charles Stewart Parnell.?J. S. Stilbling, Klchliuid. s, c. ' Music?Lit> Polka. America an Asylum, not a Rendezvous.? W. S. Castle-*, clmslor, M. C. Mu?ie ?Ida Waltz. Ijoiiffluliow.?M. A. Cox, ljinrons, S. C. Music Lihussa Pollui Mazurka. Anniversary Address.?Hon..J no. M. Bright Fayetteville, 'IVnn. Muslo? Commencement Galop. AKTKKNOON. The Scholar's Reward.?It. G. Peoples, Culleoka, Teuu. Music?Augusta Schottlsche. Uncrowned Q,ucens.?T. W. Sloan, Fayetteville, Tenn. Music?Home, Sweet Homo. Struggles of Authors.?W. C. Hell, Antrevllie, S. C, Music?Shell* of Ocean. Baccalaureate. Music. fi'L.. e x iiu turtmuon was occupied by three young gentleman, and the anniversary orator, lion John ^1. Bright, of Tennessee. Messrs. Stribline: Castles and Cox all did well, and showed in the manner in which they handled their respective subjects, that great care and thought had been bestowed upon them. Their delivery was good and the respective friends of each were conlldcnt of their favorite's success. The audience counted on a rare treat in the address of the anniversary "orator, nor ought they to have been disappointed, for the address was truly a literary feast with its viands selected from every country and every clime. In introducing the orator. Dr. (irier was in his happiest mood and Huid : More than thirty years ago th?re came into our lit'.le hamlet u young lawyer from the hills of Tennessee. Like David, j when he confronted the giant of the i l'hillistines. his faro was fresh and rud- , dy, nnd like that sweet singer in Israel j he could play well upon a harp with a . thousand strings ; for by his eloquence I he could inovo at will the human heart.' i Hf -I 1 iiiunjr uiiuiig nnvo in Ken place in that time, many that hoard him then aro no longer with us. Kvents of the moat intense interest have hapnened, but I risk nothing in saying; that tho memory of that day niul hour is still fresh and vivid with those who survive* Krskiuu College still exists and I am ii/ ai MS#' ' <r ' ' ? gratified to Say that the your.g lawyer still lives, and though not so young, he has lost nothing in his mastery over the human heart by bis burning words of eloquence. It gives me the greatest pleasure to introduce to yon Hon. John M. Bright, ol Tennessee. Mr. Bright started out by saying that he esteemed it a very great privilege to be present on very occasion. He remembered Well his visit on a former occasion. bnt many changes had taken place since then. Faces, such as those _r ??.? ?i.i 11 i.:it i> -1 ui in*.: eiut'i viruir, 11 finjmii11, i russiy unci Lindsay wore no wliere to We seen now, but younger men had arisen and taken their places, lie was mindful of the diversity of tastes to which he was this day to cater. The Held wus so large and the subjects so inexhaustible he hardly knew where to begin. He proposed, however, to call their attention especially to the "Influence of Literature on Nations." The speaker then went into his subject with a familiarity that was astounding, and left no part untouched. His remarks on the literature of Greece, the works of Zoroaster, the Koran and the Bible, were particularly enjoyed by the audience. lie ?poke for an hour ami fifteen minutes, and showed to every one in that time, that the elements which go to make up an orator were not wanting in him. We never remember to have seen a more graceful speaker. Every attitude, every gesture, was grace itself. The audience paid very good attention, and the speaker can congratulate himself unon his effort. Mr. liriirht is a remark ably well preserved man for his years, and has n very classic head and forehead. We trust he may be preserved for many years 111 his accustomed health, so that he may continue his work in the Held of usefulness. Dinner. After the close of Mr. Bright's oration Dr. liner announced that there would he a recess for two hours and requested the audience to assemble promptly at that time, as it was annoying both to the speakers and those who wanted to hear, to be interrupted by peisons continually coining in* The audience was then dismissed and the unbounded hospitality of the good people of Due West asserted itself. The invitations were so cordial that one almost wished he could he in half a dozen places., at once and eat as much as six men. ' A more hospitable people do not live upon the globe, than the people of this vicinity, as can be testified to by thousands of visitors 10 their annual literary feasts. Wednesday Afternoon. The audience assembled promptly and the other three young men who were to graduate, Messrs. Peoples, Sloan and Hell, acquitted themselves with great credit. The oration of Mr. T. W. Sloan, on "Uncrowned Queens'' seemed to be particularly enjoyed by tins audience, especially the fairer portion of it, as at its conclusion it was greeted by a storm of applause, and the speaker was covered with llowers. After the con elusion of the speeches by the young men. Dr. Greir proceeded to deliver his baccalaureate address, which like every thing he does or says was exceedingly good. We give it in full. I)r. Grier's Uncealnuieate. tk Youny Oeutlemen : It Is possible for a mnnj to be n scholar and yet bo a very useful member of society. It is possible for u man to be a philosopher, learned In the mysteries of the causes of things, and yet be utterly destitute of the iunduiueiitul elements of a lofty character. Education is valuable Just us it contributes to develop and strengthen the moral tu< well us the intellectual nature. As educated young men, the public will bold you to a rigid account not so much for what you know, as for what you do. Appreciating, as we trust wo do, the perils of your position *nd the importance of a right beginning let me suggest to you and commend to you an old rule for your guidea nee. Jl is the simplest, safest and most universal In its application. Do what you believe to be right. Tills will not secure you against wrong-doing?very far from it. The world lias seen no men wl.o have erred more lataliy than those who were fulfilling the imperative obligations of this elementary principle. Hut while this Is cheerfully conceded it cannot be overlooked that the very mistakes of such persons have been charitably judged Just because of their conscious rectitude and their iovalty to their sense of duty. This rule Is easy of application. As a general fact tho morality of an act Is its most clearly defined feature, and hence the most readily ascertained. Indeed It is the only fixed character ltfpmseBses. All other qualities of conduct depend on circumstances thai aro proverbially variable and contingent. What may to-day contribute to my pecuniary advantage may-to-morrow portend embarrassment and bankruptcy. That which UMlay may receive unstinted praise and commendation may to-morrow be denounced as selfish and mercenary. Cast your eye over society and select some one of Us temporizing constituents and see with what diligence and anxiety they watch every Indication of popular feeling. What subtle calculations there are to reach conclusions la which every body will concur. And then look a little longer and see how often with all their maneouvering they are chagrined with disappointment ? how often are they reproached not only with lailurc, but as cowardly time-servers. A If. then, you would escape this laborious tSmu agemcnt accompanied as it Is with the nifrlP fylng consciousness of weakness, never be ashamed nor afraid to do what you Itelieve to he right. Having Intelligently determined your course of conduct by a referonee to the sacred injunction of conscience you will rarely have reason to deviate front the path marked out. The rule then is simple and easy. { !) Hy adherence to it you will ulve unity to roar character. Conduct Is the Iniex of the in-art rather then of tlu> intellect?human action will theroforo possess a complexion cor I %"?*| ?1M I U 11Ml till? UIIU lilt.- Il?l|l|an ?II Mm hull viduul hlid lie who ih >ciriilitte?l by no fixed, uniform *tuml>ml cnu exhibit 110 con* bI-U-iic.v of conduct. Theexiernal influences brought to beitr upon a man vary an ho In guided l>y tiitereHt, iiy tlio ftcntlmentH and opinions of other*, by the advice of friends or Impelled by passion go variable and iucon?bmt are these Influences that those who aocent them and yield to them ?i? dominating principles will not un frequently be placed In ihe humiliating position of refuting their own nrgutnenta and contradicting their own assertions. How lamentable that all this should ever be true of an educated man, one to whom society justly looks an a leader In the path of duty. May |i novcr be true of any one of you. May the reasonable expectation of your (allow men be met In fludlns yon not if&?&sS& . ii ''li i-iir *vV 1> t. . .Vri5 only Intelligent but thoroughly conscientious. (8) Another thought In connection with this subject ami one worthy of your earnest consideration Is the preparation-which this rule of conduct supplies against the difficulties and discouragements of an active life. So long Os duty and Interest harmonize, who could not beu zealous, hlatanteulogistof consistency. How cosy It Is In such drcuinstances to claim and receive honors wo do not. deserve. Hut when disappointed, opposed und calumniated, what. then will sustain us? Constitutional energy; sheer obstinacy wild force of will can nerve us only to a spasmodic dellance. There arc few who are po<se?-si-d <?f this Invincibility of character exeej t as it firocceds from profound moral principle. The. klstory of our race furnishes but few examples of a courageous resistance to obloquy when writhing under the rebukes of a violated conscience. <?f all of these pre-eminent alike In fUtne and suffering. M Is written. * l*"i? 11 of titles, (hittery. honor, fame; buyond desire, beyond ambition, full?he died. Died Of what? Of wretchedness." On tlto other hand there in not a hamlet, nor a community in all Christendom which cannot point with pride to some who with heroic patience and cheei fulness met every form of trial. (J) This suggests that the principal motive which should induce you to adopt this rule Is because that only thus will you act worthy of your moral nature. Conscience puts the wlilest distinction between man and the brute. In the nniinal creation there is nothing llklll to till* tuflr'il lti..nlt?. It ....... uh the arbiter of conduct ami the guide of life. Lot It never i>c wild <>f any one of yon that you have bartered away fills peculiar inheritance?that you have eleva'ed to supremacy i those? impulses whoso rule is tyranny, whose I fruit is vice and whose end is dentil. Young gentlemen, society will Justly expoct I something from you as scholars. You have | t?.>r years been devoting yourselves exeluslve| ly to study. You ought to understand that i every year in this South land the demand for I a hroader, deeper seholarship Is increasing. Those institutions and those students who do not appreciate this will find their influence and their usefulness steadily waning. Hut while this is tru", and an important truth, It Is not so impo:tant us that your Hie l>e regulated by the ruled of n rigid morality and a thorough conscientiousness. There are fields, white for the harvest, awaiting your coming. If your intelligence will ??e tested, much jiiore will your virtue be put to the proof. One of the special perils of our situation is n lowering of the whole moral tone of our society. What are deemed political necessities that know no law, either civil or moml,arc putting to a fearful train our truth and honesty, and all the kindred virtues of a fearless, sell-denying integrity. Our young men are in special danger of an excosi of party spirit. 1 am glad to refer to this peril, this strain upon simple hearted conscientiousness in the words of one with whose political faith we have no sympathy : "We know," says he. "how this party domination sometimes takes on an 1mperlousncHH that will brook no question of Its methods and appointments. Let that madness spread far enough and reach men enough ho that 'our party' right or wrong shall be the motto of majorities and no prophet wllT be needed to foretell disaster. When party leaders presume upon the hold they have of the Christian convictions anil conscience to fling an Insult from their platform In the fucc of those convictions and that conscience, they need to be put In a wholesome fear of a very decided independency. The endeavor to brow-bent docency into the support of a wrong by the hue and cry of something worse befalling us If we refUse, ought to have wide and mrnMittiilYvbakn." Place youiself at once with those who honor conscience in all things and who are buttling against fearful odds. Each year will widen your mnucncc. 1 do not way it will add to your reputation (though that may come ?k n minor blessing) but It will make your life a blessing. "Wmliiendny Kvetiing. The exorcises this evening are usually of a very interesting nature, being an address by an ulumnas of Krskineand an essay by an alumna: of the Female College. The exercises were opened by an impressive prayer by Uev. John T. Chalmers, after which l)r. (irier introduced \V. O. Bradlay, Ksq.. as the alumni orator. Mr. Bradley took for his subject, "The dangers which threaten our government." but treated it. we thought in an overdrawn manner, many of the fears expressed by the speaker being entirely imaginary. The essay of Miss Phillips was a fine production and was splendidly read by l>r. Grier. ^ The most interesting feature of the evening was the awarding of the distinctinctions and the presentation of the medals. The latter was very happily done by Dr. Leftwitch, who took occasion to pay a glorious tribute to South Carolina, and said he was not surprised at the reputation of this State when she had such institutions of learning in l.cr midst. Prosrainmp, Alnmnl Address.?W. <). Hrndlev. Run.. Ah beville, s. Music? Wide A ivako March. Alunnia1 Kssuy.?MIks Maltie A Phillips, Louisville, (in. Music?Then You'll Ilomembor Me. Awarding Distinctions and Delivery of Mcdnlx. .Marshals.?II. H. Roblson, Chief, Cotton riant. Miss.; It. A. Loo. Due West, s. W. C. Keawrlglit, Donalds S. (J.; J. K. Hood. Duo West, H. C.; J. K. Miller, Hook Hill. S. C\; 1>. ({. Phillips, Louisville, <Ja.; J. W. liaird, Atoka, Ten n. No Flower*. Thursday Morning. This i s always considered the "hi<; day" at Due West, but it opened quite crloomilv for the Coninioneonii'nt. in ?lw> Fein ft lo College. It seemed that the windows of heaven had literally been opened and the rain was coming down in sheets, not in drops. The ardor of those present in Due West was unabated, hacks, buggies and vehicles of a'l descriptions being called into service to transport the fairer portion of the population to Lindsay Hall. When President Kennedy announced that the exercises would be opened with prayer by Dr. Leftwich. the hull was comfortably full, though not crowded. Dr. Leftwich made an earnest, fervent prayer which was reverently listened to by all present. At the conclusion of the prayer President Kennedy announced that owing to tho inclement weather the whole programme wjuld be executed without intermission, and he asked the attention of the audience in behalf of the participants while the following programme was being executed : Prnyer. Anthem?Mighty Jehovah - Bellini. Balatatory?MIm Lutle J. Brlce, Due West, o, u. Overture?Tnncredl?(3 piano* and organ)? Roiwlnl. Misses LeGal, Brlcc, Leftwlch, Blake, MoPavld. Teague, and Mr*. Bonner. Kwiay?1They Never Full Who Pie In a Oreat Cauuc,?Mlwt Llxztc M. Belk, Lancaster, S. C. J*'?, v i x r . ~ I Moonlight Will Come Again*? Vocal? Quartctto?Thompson. Misses lI'iiiuii ickHml Andenun, Mr. Widenutii nii'l Dr. Kdivards, K?si?y?Yesterday, To-dny and To-morrow. ?MIssS. I .eon a lilake, Greenwood, S. C. Tim Jolly Blacksmiths?(3 pianos)?Joan l'anl. Misses Bmiwii loo, ilunnnavk, I.. Mel)livid, Anderson, ISrlcu and Ihile. I'.Ksay?Novel-stoop toConqucr.? Miss Carle Calhoun, Due Went, s. C. Ijlle IIus 110 Power? Vocal?Trio?(lJolisnrlo) ?Don I/.el tl. Misses Dcflwlch, McDavkl, and Mr. Whlcmau. lvssay?The Ureat Unknown.?Miss Claudia | K. Kills, Due West, s. C. Mitrchc (tcs Jewie.i Drutics?Ci pianos) ?(Jold| beck. Missus Tompkins, Martin, Lindsay, ! Holland, l.eeaml D.'Uid. Knsav?Holie. ItK Hill Vf>r?Mllit V ..Mini: I'.nmi. I JL. Fleming, 'ra,S. C. lting the I.lly Hells?Kndd?. Trio?Misses I Dale, Hethoa and Ilammaok. Duett?Misses l Holland aiul Dear. Solo?Miss Claudia Kills. ' Full ?'horns. i Kssay?Sunshine.?Miss Kula K. ILaddon, Dm.' est, s. C. Whispering Wind ? (3 pianos) ? Wollenhaupt. Misses Leftwlch, Hlalce and Lindsay. Kssay-~Ij imperntrice Joxephinc.?Miss Majjgle T,eo Halle, Flat Hock. H. C. h'l tntni /nro/mat?Vocal?Solo?Verd!. Miss Claudia Kills. Ks?ay?Waterloo was Won at Kton.?Miss Inn .1. Kirton, Georgetown, s. ('. Marc.hc Mitit(iirr~\& pianos)? Mnller. Misses Mitchell. Anderson, I'leree; Misses llood, Hroek, Henderson ; Misses Hrownlee, Dale, Dreiman. Kssa.v?My Own, My Native Land.?Miss Llz/.le H. Miller, Duo West. s. C'. Chorus?A Very Mad fold ? R. X. Taylor. Kssav ? Venice. ? Miss Sallie K. 1'alrlek, While Oak, S. C. Ddti.ie Kc<???/*?(3 pianos)?1 laker. Misses lladdon. Dear. Whltcsides, liethea, McDavId, and Calhoun. K?say ? Westminster* Abhey. ? Miss Julia I'hllllps. Louisville, <ia. Duett?Vocal? <S7tatntauchexza.- -Vcnli. Miss Lc(?al and Mr. Wldeinan. A1TKKNOON. Chorus?I'll l*at.There Falls the Italn?Hal 1 Wi- V Essay? Otista Piiiiciplia.? Miss Clara I,. Sharp, Donalds, S. ( <'hi nose serenade ? (3 pianos) ? Mailer. Mlssrs Ho.vce, rowan, Pierce; Misses Caisou, Duttle. l,ylt-s; Misses Stussy, Krwln. Unit. Kssny?(Jreat Painters.?Miss May 1j. Teague, Mountvllle, k. ?\ Orecting In Spring?Q,imrtette?Vot*al?Wilson. Misses i.eftwich, KU wards, McDuvld and DeCa!. Kiwny?Thing* lliat Moiipv Can Not Jluy.? Mi>s iJessle N. Thompson. Mountville, S. 0. Our beautiful Mountain Home ? (J lover. Misses Dale, Holland, Toinukins, ('owan und Dee. Kssa.v?Hooks.?Miss Nanuio W. Todd, Due West, s. Circus Oalop?<:|pianos)?Groscurtb. Misses Leflwich, l/ee and I,. McDuvld. Essay?"On the Pathwuy of Duty Dies Many a Thorn."?Miss Carrie It. Tompkins, Camden, S. C. Chorus?Kveninir Chimes?Onbrlol. Dlstrlb-.illon of Mcdiils and Prizes. Valedictory.?Miss Aliie D. Fruit, Due West, S. C, Farewell, oh, Farewell.?Senior Class. Sweetest rest we ever know Follows after work well done ; IJrijtluejit crowns in Heaven thai glow Are the badge of victory won. Those that wear white robes were tried In the tire of trouble long ; Now they Join the purltlod Chanting ttie uugelic song. Christian, sweet will be thy rest, And thy works shall follow ilieo : In the mansions of tho blest . Many hope thy face to see. All thy work of heart and mind Has been done for Ood alone, And thy footprint left behind Still are pointing to the Throne. ? Notes by our Correspond cut. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Due "West Female College was opened by tlrj grand soul stirring anthem "Mighty Jehovah" by Hellini, sung by the school. Dr. Kdwaid's choir and Mr. \V. P. Wideman. The Salutatory of the Senior class was won by Miss Lutie lit ice. This was a delicately worded sweet and beautiful essay, aboundinfc in loving, sisterly sentiments aptly spoken, l'rof. P. L. Grier read it in fine style and distinct pronunciation. An elegantly executed instrumental piece followed, when Prof. McCain lead out on th? Ktnnr? Miws I .i'/vin \f HolL- nf Lancaster. S. C., and rend for her an excellent essay both as to choice thoughts words and language. Prof. McCain has a clpar voice and gained the close attention of the house. M isses Han nock, Anderson, Dr. Wideman ami Mr. John Kdwards next sung a touching, pathetic and well received song. 'Yesterday, to-day and to-morrow," was an elegant composition written by thnt,choi{2 young composer, Miss Leona Blake and most forcibly and clearly ?read by Mr. A. M. Blake, who was woll listened to. Choice instrumental music followed. Capt. M. Ij. Bonhatn was now seen upon the stage with the pretty Mi** Carie- Calhoun upon his arm. Miss Uane had a charming composition, well written with choice thoughts and well read by Capt. Bonham who is indeed very fine looking. "Life has no Power," a choice vocal trio was tnuch applauded, for it was siflig by those two charmingly pretty ladies Misses Lefiwich and McDavid assisted by Mr. NVideinan. Prof. J. H. Miller, the talented young professor of South Carolina read for the beautiful Miss Claudie KUis her excellent essay. They presented a fine appearance on the stage. Prof. P. L. Grier now read a short, sweet, choice essay for Miss Flctmning, of Laurensville and did it well. The school at this point joined in singing tho Lilly Bells, Misses Holland and Dear singing the duet and Miss Claudia Ellis the beautiful solo. Prof. J. H. Miller read for Miss Eula Haddon the charming daughter of our esteemed t'ellow-citizen Mr. R. W. Haddon, an excellent essay on ' Sunshine." This was a beautiful "sunshinny'' composition. Miss Maggie Lee Hale received the honor o( reading the Fronch composition. Capt. F. W. Dawson read this essay. We have never read French but on good authority, that of Pr6f. McCain, I we can assure thu public that this composition was good and well and faithful I Iv road by Capt. Dawson. It was applauded during its progress. In honor of this composition Prof. Dp Camps, of Greenville,. S. C., sang the grand ohl French song "The Marjsoills." Miss Loftwicb accompanying j him on the piano. This song was outside of the constitution and created considerable excitement. It was well rendered. The accomplished Miss Claudia Ellis sung with sweetness and power a splendid vocal solo, which was cheercd during its rendition. The next essayist Miss Ina Kirton was so unwell that she could not come out. Dr. Leftwitch read her 6ssay with great acceptance throwing in sallys of pleasantry that brought down the house. The essay was an admirable one. In its honor, as of the French composition, I)r. Leftwitch requested Mr. W. P. Wideninn to sing the "Mosquito," which he did amid much laughter. Miss Lizzie B. Miller, daughter of our worthy townsman, Dr. J. L- Miller had a beautiful essay most ftnishingjy written and well read by Capt. Bonham. Chorus?"A very bad cold," was sung by the school, Dr. Edwards as singing master. His pupils however having such bad colds lie was compelled to re? monstratc much, and amid great applause the pupils took their scats. Miss Sal lie Patrick in a nice essaybeautifully and charmingly portrayed the beauties of Venice." Rev. J. T. Chalmers read it in line voice and manner. The beautiful Miss Julia Phillips of, Georgia, had chosen for her essay "Westminster Abbey." This was one of the choice essays of the occasion, splendidly written and received the closest attention of the audience. Rev. I'halmers read this excellent verbal description of Westminster. "Miss LeGal and Mr. Wideman sung ? duet of great power force and beauty.. Their superb voices rang out over the audience and were heartily cheered. President Kennedy announced that as the weather was so had the programme would not be observed as to intermission, but that they would go through with the exercise. So Miss Sharp, who should have read after the intermission, had read by R'jv. S. Iy. Morris her well worded, well thought essay. Hoy. Morris read this essay with much energy. One of the appropriate and fitting songs of the occasion was "Pit pat, there falls tho rain." It wan falling too. 'Great Painters/' the essay of Miss Teague was well given to the audience by Dr. Grier and much appreciated. She touched up her portraits with a skilled brush. "Greeting to Spring," was sung by those four matchless birds of song Missus LeGal, McDavid, Leftwich and Kd wards. The verdict was "ain't that fine." For power, pathos and beauty where can you excel mem : Dr. H. T. Sloan read Miss Thomp* son's essay very well indeed. It proved to be a good one and war well received, ' Books" was the charming and elegantly written essay of Miss Nannie Todd and was read by Prof. McCain, of Krskine. They were heartily applauded. l)r. Leftwich road the essay of Miss Tompkins, of Camdc.t, 8. C. This young lady was unable to be present. Dr. Leftwitch read this essay most ably and with humorous remarks, at the last, at the expense of the lady teachers, which the audience enjoyed. distribution of Medals au?l Prizes. One of the most interesting features of Thursday's exercises was the distribution of prizes and medals.. The young ladies who had studied hard all year were looking forward to the time whea they should received their well merited rewards. The successful ones were greeted with a storm of applause as in their maidenly modesty tliev blushingly received the tokens of their faithfulness. The following was the result : Medal for excellence in essay writing in the Junior class presented by Miss ! Clark?Miss Carrie Boyce. Honorable mention?Misses Mary An; derson, Mamie Lindsay, Nannie Lathan, Susie Whitesides, and Bessie Mitchoil. Medal in painting, offered by Miss ^ Anna Young?Miss Sallie TatricK. Honorable mention?Miss Mary Coch? 1 rane. Drawing?Miss Julia Phillips. Medal for best execution of scales and exeroises--Miss Macie Brice. j nonoraoie mention ? Muwes Zula Brook, Nannie Hood and Leon* Blske. Medal for best mathematician in Vy Senion class?Miss Allie Pruitt. ] Prize for best mathematician in J unior class?Miss Sal he McGee. ] Medal for the greatest number of pe/? 4 Feet lessons in scales and exercises, 1 nffat n/1 Kv If too ^ If -''? vMvaww vj AMIOO MV??f? IVU atlOCP tf .auiiu S. Lindsay. 1 A prize was offered to any young lady I who would discharge every school duty , JS during tho scholastic year. This includ- I cd regular attendance at roll call. church, walking, dictation, recitatiea, ' $1 meals, study hours, practice, calisthenics , ;J and prayers. The following won this i; I ,1 >t * ?*- SKM |/> ttt-i .?' ansoVB AIU? UMTUII) JHIBW ; Lindsay, Eliza Scott, Mamie Scott, Em* 1 ma Flcmming. I A prise offered to any ono who woeld ; '%M would keep all the rules paneloality In- ."$ eluded.?Miss Ella Soott. [Continued on 4th page.} .v&H