Thursday 26th (June)
Still, I again must say we have our examination. I trembled considerable
during the morning as I was to be examined the last hour. The time soon arrived,
and we were assembled on the platform. Mr Trimble and Mr Johnson sat in front of
us laughing. I was very much, consequently
missed one question, also stammered over my proposition. I felt like giving up all
for lost, when Mr Lippitt gave us another chance, and I did finely. In the afternoon
after hearing some compositions read and some singing, I staid to practice a while
and then came home to dress for the evening. I had a beautiful book (?)- muslin
dress, read to satisfy myself, also played twice. Stopped and congratulated the
bride and groom as I returned home.
Joseph M. Trimble is the Presiding Elder of the East
Cincinnati District of Methodist Episcopal Churches (Cist 80). Perhaps Mr.
Johnson is Professor H. F. Johnson, M.D., Professor of Practice of Medicine at
the Physo-Medical College. They may have been there to administer or to observe
the final examinations of the students (Cist 115).
This is the wedding day of Elizabeth Spooner and James
Bigger. It is surprising that Serena does not attend the wedding because she
and Serena and Cousin Elizabeth are so close. Perhaps she would have attended
if examinations were not scheduled that day. It is also possible that William
Spooner’s parlor is crowded with the families of Elizabeth’s brothers, William
and Thomas Spooner, and the immediate family of James Bigger. Serena calls on
the newly married couple after her day at school.
The Cincinnati
Enquirer June 28, 1851
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