The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-05-24
NEfIIignIs College.

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The commencement exercises Of
Milligan College closed May 18th, all |
things considered the year has been
the most successful one in the history
of the institution. The President,
teachers and students have been OF
one mind and one purpose during the
years work. While the enthusiasm in
oratory and debate did not run so high
as heretofore, the energy and ambition
in the class rooms, to get wisdom for
VISIONS sake were a decided improve
ment over other years labor.
The examination began Tuesday
9th and closed Saturday 10th. The
students i'll general showed marked
improvement and close application in
their varied studies And many in
particular showed powers able to mas
ter the most difficult problems in Ian
guage, mathematics and science.
The examinations in the primary
department deserves special mention
Never has it been my pleasure to see
children so familiar with the practi-
cal facts OF history, geography, arith-
metic &c. The eagerness and correct
ness with which they responded to
all questions put by the audience was
simply astonishing and very com
mendablo. The primary entertain
ment came off Friday night. The
most interesting feature of the evening
was prepared debate by some very
small boys. The little folks were all
hopeful and made us happy. We will
be glad when their turn" comes
again. Saturday morning fourteen
young men were fresh and ready, with
well selected and well practiced decla-
nations. The boys may be glad of
their self possession and full command
Of the audience during the hour.
At7.30p. m. The Tibeserian Socie-
ty carried out their well arranged and
very interesting program, consisting
of recitations, essays, plays and music
The young ladies always have a
crowded hall and seldom fail to satisfy
the most eXpectant. On Lords day
Sunday school at 10 A. M. The BAG
calaureate sermon by the President at
II o'clock. "The Character of Christ"
was held up to the young people in a
very pointed and impressive manner,
and they were earnestly exhorted to
follow Him as the only model. The
evening service was conducted by
A. A. Ferguson. And at night the
!. Y. NJ. c. a. held their regular service.
There has been about % conversions
i'll the young mons prayermeeting
I this year The program was short
but interesting The President of the
association +. F. Billiard after a short
address resigned his chair to w. NJ.
( Straley who is the presiding officer for
the coming year. On Monday A. NJ,
fla class OF & orators acquitted them
selves well before large audience.
, 1t could scarcely be be decided (which
of the class would be entitled to the
, honors.
In the afternoon the Longfellw
Literary Society gave their annual
entertainment. Force and power in
, oratory and debate have been gained
during the year. AT night the Com
!. mercial and music departments gave
evidence OF good training in these
very important fields.
Hon. A. A. Taylor addressed the
graduating class his subject wat
brain and muscle" ALI is known
! to be q graceful and attractive speaker
The people being well pleased witt
J the effort. The presence Of the John
son City band was enjoyed. We thanh
them for their visit. But all eye,
! were turned to Tuesday as the day o
most Importance. A class OF sever
undergraduates occupied the stage
: All had their subjects at command ant
! judging from the strong Christian
character OF all the performers thei
lives will be power for good whei
they leave College halls for other du
: ties. A few minutes rest and Prof
! S. f. Jones Of Carson College was in
:, troduced by the Pres as the orator 0
: the day. His address was evidence Q
" the speakers high appreciation for lii
: erary work His theme was "Drone
= aud Workers" Lazy boys especiall
" ought to have heard him. In IT,
: evening a Prohibition meeting wa
= announced. Many short enthusiast
- speeches were made, after which til
audience voted almost ,lnanimousl
=, fol- a prohibitory Amendment 70
!. may prepare Tor a prohibition Pres
4 dent ia twclve years.
- Miiligan College sends greeting t
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