Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-31
SECOND EDITION.
"HoME, SWEET HOME"
By the Orchestra, Followed by the Benedic- ton Closed the Commencement at
 the Atheneum,

Despite the oppressively hot weather the chapel of East Lake Atheneum, the corridor and all the galleries adjoining the chapel were thronged with people yesterday morning to witness the clos ing exercises of the school for the ses- sion of 1S94-5
 It was a delightful occasion despite the heat, and all present were fully re- paid for their visit.
 The programme opened with prayer followed by the salutatory read by MISS Ethel Jones. This was followed by piano solo, 70. Day of Bliss, Gotze, by Miss Palmer.
 Miss Evie Allen read the valedictory, after which President Sol Palmer in happy manner presented the diplomas of graduation to the following young ladies. Misses Ethel Jones, Ready Law son, Orah Lee Guy, Ethel Huey, Maud Hooper, Maggie Lacey, Annie HoWIett' Alien Steele, Myrtle Vann, PearI at lington, Laura Eager, Mamie Burgln, Sadie Herbert, Hattie Miller, Bertie At kins, Nellie Stack Louella Jenkins Es- telle Heaslett. Mary McCaskey, Ada Riley, Talliaferro Wallace and EVie All len.
 The fair young girls in their college costumes, with mortar boards, looked the very picture of lovliness, and many there were who envied them their hard earned and deserving honors. It was proud day for them and perhaps one Of the sweetest and longest to be remem- bered.
 Hon. Thomas H. Clark of Montgom- cry was introduced and delivered the baccalaureate address. His subject was 'The Higher Education of Woman and he did full justice to his theme. During his remarks he paid a glowing tribute to Miss Julia Tutwiler, and said he kneM there were others around him who could fill exalted places as well as she. His address was striking in simplicity, yet forceful in argument in favor of woman and her proper place in this world
 Misses Palmer, Riley Craker and Bradford rendered quartette. suppe's >"Overture, Paragraph Three" after which the presentation of metals fol- lowed, The successful contestants were as follows
 Deportment-Miss Annie Lee Moore, Birmingham.
 Art-Miss Mary Jones, Birmingham.
 Music-Miss Mary Strickland Wood stock
 Latin-Miss Maud Truss; East Lake.
 Housekeeping-AIi Willie Shepherd, Jasper
 The honor roll was then read and was followed by a few fitting remarks by the president
 The orchestra then played that sweet, familiar tune. Home, Sweet Home," which was followed by the benedicton, anu BOOu-pyeS dilu COiBTdIuldllOLS were in order
 The M. A. Degree.
 The board of trustees of the Atheneum conferred on Miss Nimmo Green of Mont gomery the master of arts degree. Miss Green was formerly member of the Atheneum faculty. and the honor be- slowed was most worthy one
 Alumnea Reception.
 At the bidding of the alumnae, through the following invitations '"The Athe- neum Alumnae association requests your presence at their third annual reception. Thursday evening, May 30, from to F o'clock" a large number of invited guests gathered at that handsome structure last night. It was most de- lightful affair, and was fitting finale to the weeks entertainments. Each and every one was warmly greeted and made welcome, and the hours sped by only too quickly. Delightful refreshments were served and the orchestra rendered some beautiful selections for the occasion.