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EXERCISES HELD AT VERMILLION INSTITUTE, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, JUNE 24-5, 1879 Tuesday Evening In giving a report of the exercises of the commencement of Vermillion Institute we will be obliged to make it condensed, and short.   The exercises opened with prayer by the president of the Institute, followed by a Sacred Quartette, "Come Holy Spirit" by Misses Emma Diefendorf and Jennie Arnold and Messrs. Eugene Arnold and F.H. Smith. MISS NETTIE POCOCK, whose duty it had been to prepare the Salutatory, was not lacking in scholarly attainments, equal to the task.  It was well received by the very crowded house. GEORGE L. CAMPBELL of Ashland, delivered in an affecting and pleasing tone of voice, that oft-repeated but popular poem "The Curfew".  George is a favorite and his effort was appreciated by all present. MISS ELIZABETH BAKER of Hayesville, chose for her subject "The Study of true Economy", which was one of the favorite compositions of the evening, showing a great deal of study and thought, and was treated in a broad and liberal common sense manner.  The audience was well pleased with it. MARION F. VAN BUSKIRK of Lucas.  This young man, in a clear, and intelligent manner, forcibly proclaimed, that without "The Knowledge of History" the world would be ignorant of past events;  that future events would remain unrecorded;  that the present generations were indebted largely for their present prosperity, and position, to events, instruction and examples, recorded in histories of different nations and countries.  It was in deed an interesting and able essay. MISS OLLIE JARVIS, "A look into the Microscope", was the theme chosen by this young lady.  It is a deep subject and one not easily exhausted, but was handled in a creditable, and satisfactory manner.  Miss Jarvis has natural literary taste, which if given the proper care and attention will make her a brilliant writer. ATLEE POMERENE of Berlin.  The subject of this young man's oration was "Nihilism and Communism".  It would seem that so great and so deep a question as Communism would hardly be discussed to advantage or credit by one so young in years.  But never can we remember of having heard the subject treated with such force, eloquence, and consideration, as was given it by this young gentleman.  All the way through his oration was marked by scholarly language, and examples set forth, showing deep study and research.  It seemed to be the favorite of the evening. MISS HATTIE McKINLEY of Hayesville.  This young lady's subject "Woman in Politics" was justly adapted to her, and was treated in a very creditable manner to herself, and received with pleasing effect by the audience.  Miss McKinley has undoubted literary taste, and makes a graceful appearance on the stage. MISS JENNIE KINNINGER of Gibsonburg, contributed to the occasion by reading a paper called "The Humbug", which proved to be so only in name, for it was replete with witticism, jokes, happy hits, sarcastic references, and mirth provoking allusions.  Miss Kinninger displays a great amount of care and attention, in her compositions and deserved the merited applause which at intervals would burst forth, despite all efforts to restrain it. Wednesday Evening "Views in the World of Childhood" the subject of an essay by Miss CLARA WINANS of Hayesville, was treated in a creditable style, and showed much thought. WILLIAM KUHN of Big Prairie, favored the audience with a declamation, entitled, "Charlie Machree".  It was a Scotch composition, and although difficult to deliver, was creditably performed. MISS CLARA EWING of Hayesville, read an essay entitled "Queen Victoria".  This essay showed a considerable amount of study and was attentively listened to. CLAUS OLANDT JR. of Brooklyn, N.Y., declaimed on "What I saw in Germany".  His remarks were interesting and attentively listed to.  Mr. Olandt is a gentleman of striking appearance, and is refined and cultured in his deportment. MISS JENNIE S. LEPPO of Spring Mills, Ohio, read an essay on "Foolish Freaks of Girls".  This essay was replete with good sentiment, and the reader showed by her composition and manner of expression, that what she read, was in harmony with her disposition and character.  Its impression on the audience was favorable. The Vermillion Graphic, edited by MISS NANNIE BUZZARD, was one of the most interesting features of the evening.  Its contents being of a higher order than usual, and displayed to the audience the amount of time and labor it required to prepare such a magazine.  It as full of mirth and good natured remarks. MISS ELLA KINNINGER of Gibsonburg, Valedictorian on this occasion, gained for herself unbounded credit.  The address showed careful preparation, and was a fitting production for the closing of the evening's entertainment.  Throughout was expressed a deep regret at parting from their venerable, beloved, and respected Professor, who, with the love and affection, akin to that of a mother for her babe, had watched over, and counseled them, directory their every word and action;  from teachers, upon whom they had learned to look with respect and in whose eyes they could read the anxiety they felt for their future welfare;  from classmates and friends, whose companionship and society had been pleasant and profitable;  from the old halls of Vermillion, under whose roof, and within whose walls had occurred incidents and scenes, never to be forgotten.  The earnest manner, the intonation of the reader's voice, coupled with the sentiment and language of the article, and quiet stillness of the house, brought tears to many eyes.

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