The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-21

of Arc; Il. r.. LlVlnSStOll, NO ldsll1lS
results without intelligent Labor; 0. 3.
Shearouse, Woman's right to vote; Il.
l.. Tarrant, Home Influence.
The contest was we'll sustained. All
did well. 1t was a good average eXhIbl-
ton.
The committee retired to make the
award and when Rev. r. {. Holland
appeared on the platform all was eX-
pectuncy. In Il beautiful and approprl-
ate speech Mr.. Holland awarded the
prize 10 Mr.. Robert l.. Tarrant, OF New
berry.
THE ALUMNI GRAFTON.
The annual Grafton before the Alum
nj Association was delivered Ivy Rev. r.
\. Wingard, of Columbia, :. {. Mr..
Burr James Ramagc, who had been
expected to deliver the address, Was
unable to attend Mr.. Wingard was
introduced by DR.. W. G. Houseal, pres
ident of the association. :::IIf
Mr.. Wingard delivered a chastc and
finished address OH the subject, Joy.
He said he had no mosaic OF thought
to bring only simple subject OF three
letters-0ne word. God created man
for happiness and pleasure in this life.
The eternal One created man not only
for the glory of the Creator, but tuE the
JOY of the created.
Gods goodness is seen all around Us
in all nature. The worst blot on crea-
ton is the pcssimist, one who can eN-
tract nothing but bitterness even from
woman's lips The dominating ruling
spirit of human life is a spirit Of JOY.
How beautiful all creation-morn-
noon -eventiGc c. night - moon and
stars-all have their beauty and grand
eur. The flowers that bloom and the
birds that sing.
In what does true JOY consist.
In acquisition of knowledge? Sol
ONION had all human knowledge and
wonderful gifts, and he answered,
"Iaking books is no end, and much
study is %eariness.n Is it in the posses
sion OF power? This same great and
powerful King Of Israel answers again,
sVanity of vanities, all is vanity"
Is it in the mere indulgence OF carnal
appetites. The siren song of pleasure
does not satisfy. Solomon enjoyed all
that humanity could enjoy, yet wrote
one of the saddest books in the lan-
guage, which is the expression of man
disguised with self and pleasure. Not
one of these, not all combined, can pro
duce true joy and happiness, because of
the wonderful soul God has given US
which must he filled with God and
goodness. Only these can give the
lasting joy. There are only three
things that can make up the true sum
of life here and hereafter, Work, faith
and character. A lazy man is one of
the worst sights in Gods whole plan.
\ young man loating on the street and
threadbare from having nothing to do.
Faith is in the person. Character
makes life and destiny. Only by hay
ing Christ in our hearts and lives can
We have abiding joy.
ANNUAL MEETING.
Immediately after the address the,
annual meeting of the association was
held and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: DR.. w.
G.. Houseal, president; Arthur kibler,
vice-president; DR.. J. NJ. Kibler, secre-
tary; u. F. Wright, treasurer.
There was the fullest attendance OF
Z
nual meeting, and all seemed much
interested in the success Of the college.
Rev. G. P. BooZer, of Edgefield, was
elected the next annual orator, with
Rev. w. w. Daniel, Of Iorkville, as
alternate.
The association approved the action
of the board of trustees in establishing
the department Of technology in the
college.
ADDRESS BEFORE THE LITERARY SO
CIETIES.
The most charming address in all its
parts was the address of Professor F.
T.. Woodward, Of Wofford, before the
Literary Societies on Tuesday night.
Hissubiect elements Of the higher man-
manless was handled in a mastery and
manly style, finished, plain, practical
and every point illustrated aptly ana
copiously. We will not attempt this
week to make even synopsis of this
excellent address, but hope to do so for
our next issue. 1t contained many
grand and beautiful truths that should
be impressed upon the youth Of our
day.
CLASS DAY EXERCISES.
Yesterday was commencement day
proper, and at All early hour the hall
was filled. The graduating class this
year numbered six. Their graduating
speeches were well prepared and well
delivered.
The following are the names and sub
iects: Nathan T. Aull, The Conserva-
tism Of the massesn;; +. 3. Mcintosh,
"'rcchnieal Education"; G. J. Rast,
"The True Reformcr'; Mr.. Rast WAS
excused from delivering his speech)
J. G. Seegers, Jr., Paul II. Haynes;
4. +. Wright "Hercdity"; J. p. Glas-
gov, "Faith the basis OF inspiration
and action"
After the speeches came the award
ing of medals and the comforting Of de-
grees.
1t is required of the Senior class to
prepare an essay on All assigned SUBJ
iect, and to the successful competitor is
awarded a gold medal, the gift OF Mr..
Eduard Scholtz, of Newberry. Mr..
J. p. Glasgow was awarded the medal,
the presentation being made by Cen
u. Pope. The subject Of the essay
this wear was "Descarte."
The Sophomore Greek medal, given
by Col Ihos. w. Holloway and Geo.
5. Mower, Esq, was won by Mr.. Wal
ter w. Hentz, Of Pomaria, and was
presented by Col. James II. Rice:
1t is required of the Junior class to
prepare an original essay in Latin, and
| the successful Junior is awarded a
beautiful gold medal. The subject OF
the essay this year was "Qu1sque sue
fortung fu6er.n The medal is given
by J. f. J. Caldwell, Esq, and was
awarded Mr.. r. +. Livingston by Mr.
J. d. Cappelman.
| The degree of Master of Arts was
conferred upon Prot. Il. H. Drcher, he
having completed the prescribed course
for that degree.
DR.. Holland then conferred the de-
gree of Bachelor of Arts upon Nathan
L. Aull, John ?. Glasgow, Frank B.
Mcintosh, Claude J. Rast and Zaccheus
F. Wright, and the degree of Bachelor
of Philosophy upon John {. Seegers'
members OF the Senior class.