The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-06-20
p MI commencement.

p. NJ. I. Commencement.
The Commencement of the Patrick
Military Institute of 1891 Is thing Of the
past. The Commencement sermon was
preached by Rev. r. G. Patrick, of Mays
the first Baptist Church from the
text: "Be thou strong therefore, and
show thyselfa mani Kings, 2:2. The
subject of the discourse was "True Man.
hood-what is it, and how to obtain it."
The sermon was we'll and ably prepared
and eloquently delivered. The preacher
demonstrated that true manhood consists
not in the development of the physical
man alone, nor in the attainment of
knowledge, nor even in the expansion of
the intellect and strict adherence to
morality, but in all these, coupled with
faith and trust in Jesus Christ. That
true manhood is the full, rounded and
symmetrical development of the Chris
tian character. The attainment Of this
calls for war against many of the pre-
valent ideas of the world. Mr.. Patrick
exploded many of the aphorisms of the
world, such as business is business, man
must live, &C., showing that a mans
business cannot justify wrong, and life
itself should not stand in the way OF
right and justice. The Cadets will do
we'll to carry the thoughts presented in
that sermon with them into life, and act
upon the advice given in deciding what
to do in doubtful cases.
On Monday afternoon the Alumni
Association of the P. M. I. held it's annual
meeting in the Institute Chapel. The
meeting was called to order by the Presi-
dent, David s. Vandiver. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President j. A. Riley, Orangeburg, s. c.,
Vice President Percy Sharpe, Nashville,
Tenn, Sec. and Treas. w. II. Marlin, Jr.,
Anderson, s. G.. The Association had
the pleasure of listening to an eloquent
address from Rev. r. G.. Patrick, pastor
1st Baptist Church Maysville, Ky. The
following committee was appointed to
prepare for banquet and speakers at next
annual meeting: NJ. A. Dean, e. P. Van
diver and J. NJ. Patrick. This meeting
of the Association was exceedingly pleas
ant and interesting and was greatly en-
joyed by every one who attended. We
would urge the graduates of this institu-
ton to keep up these meetings OF the
Alumni Association. The Association
adjourned to meet Tuesday evening of
Commencement week in 1895.
On Monday night the Literary Socie-
ties of the Institute held their annual
meeting, which was presided over by
Cadet N. w. Mccall.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev. G. P. Watson, after which the
declaimers came forth as the representa-
tives of the two Societies Of the P. M. I.
ALI of whom acquitted themselves credi-
tably, but it is nothing but just that we
should give the first place to Gus Sulli-
van, of this city, who invariably takes
the lead.
"Has mankind been influenced more
by prejudice than by reason" was the
question for debate. The P. L. S. had
the affirmative and the G. L. S. the mega
tive. Cadets j. II. Foster and G. G. Sui
livan represented the P. L. s. and rea-
soned we'll in favor Of prejudice, while
the representatives of the G. L. S.-Cadets
G. A. Ganahl and j. @. Phillips-either
by reason or predjudice secured the
decision of the committee in favor OF the
negative.
The arguments were able, carefully
studied and showed the results of close
application we'll directed in the school
room. These young men reason we'll.
It was real amusing to see the intense
interest manifested by the ffteen-year-
old girls. What would commencement
exercises be without these important
little creatures. If they could look back
ten years hence and see themselves, as
they really appear on these occasions,
each would feel like denying her identity.
On Tuesday morning at $3.50 orations
were delivered by the following gradu-
ates of the Institute:
Cadet j. A. Cook, Iva, s. ,. Subject
"Unappreciated Toilers."
Cadet j. H. Hardin, Jr., Chester, S. G.
Subject-"Memories."
Cadet G. W. Duvall, Cheraw, S. c.
Subject--"Influence of Chivalry on the
Present Century"
Cadet N. L. Broughton, Clarendon, s:
G. Subject-"Formation of Character"
Subject-"Curiosity."
Cadet T. H. Coker, Jr., Darlington, s.
G.. Subject-"The Importance of De-
Cadet J. B. Weston, Richland, s. G..
Subject-"One Hundred Years: 1884,
1894"
Cadet J. II. Foster, Lancaster, s. C.
Subiect-"S Cardinals Heroes"
Cadet J. A CANAL, Augusta, Ga.
Cadet G. G. Sullivan, Anderson, s. c.,
delivered the Valedictorv.
These young men acquitted themselves
in manner that did justice to their
alma mater.
Cadets J. r. g. Cooner. M. w. Duvall,
J. G.. Phillips and G. G. SulliYan are full
graduates of the P. M. I.
At the conclusion of the orations COL
John P. Thomas, Of Columbia, S. G.. was
introduced and delivered an address,
taking as his subject-"Shakespeare in
Arms" The speaker evidenced rare
familiarity with the great author, and
gave to his audience rare literary treat
Those of his hearers who knew very
little OF his subject would naturally not
enjoy the address 30 much, but to the
readers of Shakespeare, it was intensely
interesting. 1t was a scholarly effort,
refined and chaste.
Following the address came the reading
of the department roll. This showed the
number of dement's received by each
pupil since 18th January last. The num-
ber of dement's varied from to 225.
Capt, John M. Patrick awarded the
following certificates of proficiency in the
business department: +. G. Epps, Will
liamsburg; w. A. Mcknight, Florence;
J. Scott Murray, Anderson r. M. Will
son, Anderson.
E. c. Epps took the medal in book
keeping. S. II. Montgomery and Clar-
riage Norryce each received q gold pen
for progress in penmanship.
The diplomas were then given out and
the audience dismissed by Rev. R. G.
Patrick, who pronounced the benedic-
ton. The exercises were interspersed
with excellent music by an Italian band.
A full house greeted each occasion. An
delson is proud of the P. M. l., and we
feel that we are very fortunate in having
such an institution in our midst. We
bespeak for it still greater success.
Closing Exercises of Little Rivor School.