Wayne County NcArchives News.....Academy Visit June 22, 1847
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Fayetteville Weekly Observer June 22, 1847
On the 4th instant, I made my first attendance at an examination of the Female 
School at Everittsville, Wayne County, which is situated in a region of the 
country that is gently undulating, and to some extent it is yet in its rural 
form, in consequence of its recent settlement.

The Academy is located upon an eminence that renders a view of the landscape from 
the upper story quite interesting. On entering it I found the walls decorated 
with garlands of flowers and ornamental work, that had been executed by its 
inmates. Though very beautiful, the brilliancy was lost when contrasted with the 
mental culture of the young ladies under the worthy instructress of this nursery 
of piety and useful knowledge.

Arithmetical problems were solved with great clarity; correct and ready answers 
were given on English Grammar, Geography, History, Natural Philosophy, French, 
&c, interspersed with composition and performance on Piano forte, accompanied 
with the voice, which rendered it quite enhanting.

The exercises were closed with a parting song from the students that would have 
done honor to a part in any choir. The exercises were conducted with that skill 
and elegance that were calculated to render it truly interesting to the 
philosophical mind; in time, they were very good. The founders of this school 
express a determination to persist in having it conducted by the most silllful 
teachers.

A Spectator


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