BREWER NORMAL SCHOOL.
J. D. BACKENSTOSE, GREENWOOD, S. C.
The work of Brewer Normal Institute, for the past scholastic year, closed very successfully, and, as far as we know, to the satisfaction of all its patrons, on June 24th.
The two days’ examinations were unusually thorough and very satisfactory.
The Annual Address was delivered on the morning of the 24th, by Prof. J. Wofford White, of the Yorkville Academy at Yorkville, S. C., on “The benefits of an education.”
The address was worthy the man and the subject, and will doubtless be long remembered by the very large audience. On the rostrum beside the speaker were clergymen of three different denominations.
At 3 P. M. the audience again assembled, and was addressed by several of our former students, who have been engaged during the present year in teaching.
The annual exhibition took place in the evening, and long before the hour of commencing arrived, our large hall, (which was tastefully decorated with wreaths and flags for the occasion,) was crowded to its utmost capacity, so that we could hardly make our way to the rostrum.
By competent judges, the declamations were pronounced superior to any heard on former occasions of a similar character, and not inferior to many exercises presented in regular college commencements.
The school has been larger this year than ever before, and it has been difficult for us to accommodate all who have applied for admission.
We have had much for which to be thankful during the past year connected with this Institute; but let this be an inspiration leading us to greater achievements during the year to come.