LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL.
(From the Macon, Ga., Telegraph and Messenger.)
As announced, the closing exercises of the Lewis High School took place yesterday, May 27th, and reflected credit alike upon teachers and pupils. The latter, embracing both sexes, number 110; and a more intelligent and well-behaved body of colored youth cannot be found anywhere. The singing and music were especially good, indicating great aptitude on the part of the scholars, and very careful training. This Institution is under the care of the American Missionary Association, whose headquarters are at New York. It appoints the teachers, and supplies all the funds that may be needed annually for its support.
The school is under the general supervision of the pastor of the Colored Congregational Church, Rev. Mr. Lathrop, who also teaches chemistry, philosophy and book-keeping. In all of these branches, the pupils exhibited commendable proficiency.
Among those who attended the examinations were Rev. Geo. McDonald, D. D., and Rev. Joseph Key, D. D. Both of these gentlemen expressed themselves highly gratified with all that they saw and heard, and when called upon, responded with neat and appropriate addresses, to the great encouragement and delight of their auditors.
The Lewis High School, under the judicious management of Mr. Lathrop, Miss Christine H. Gilbert, principal, and her efficient assistant, Miss Belle M. Haskins, is doing a good work for the colored people of Macon, and should receive the countenance and support of our citizens.
The college building is a neat brick structure, which was erected at a cost of $5,000 upon the site of the edifice which was destroyed by fire. The school will open again on the first of October next.