The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-10
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sented handsome appearance. EverN
seat in the house was occupied and thd
aisles we're filled with interested spec-I
tators who stood throughout the whole
evening without planning in order
that they might enjoy the excellent pro
gramme that WAS being rendered. Never
has n larger or more Brilliant audience
gathered in the city of Roanoke and
their presence told more forcibly than
words could do Of the CREST popularity
OF the National Business College, an In
stituticn of learning tina. has q most en-.
viable reputation and one to which ills
adding daily.
The second annual commencement
exercises OF this college were held last
night and those who attended enjoyed n
rare treat. Those who stayed away
missed seeing one of the best college
commemorate over held in this CITY.
Much credit Is duo Manager Hooper, Of
the Academy, for the excellent manner
in which she vast audience was handled,
and praise is also due Prof. c. Ellsworth
Eckerle, president of the COLLEGE, Tor
the successful manner in which every.
thing passed Off The stage was deco.
rated with the college cclors snd the
boxes were occupied by members of the
graduating class.
The exercises began promptly at 500
o'clock. After short addreas By Pres
ident Eckerle, Rev. r. C. Anderson, Jr.,
pastor of the Second Presby,erian
Church, offered prayer. The salutstory
was then delivered by Miss Cerdweli.
Sne spoke OF the responsibilities which
rest upon the people OF to day who are
about to enter upon the stern realities
OF life. The prosperity of our country
depends upon their exer.ions. Thew
Will become Its bone and sinew and she
warned her oless mates to ever bear
this fact In mind.
Miss Cardwell was followed by Meesrs.
Eberhardt and Thatcher. members of
the Mabel Paige Opera Company, who
rendered banjo and mandolin duet in
such charming manner that they were
forced to respond to an encore. The
third number on the programme was an
GRAFTON, Royal Road to Success" de-
livered by Miss Hatcher. The young
lady showed that she was fully capable
of handling this subject. and treated it
In mastery manner. Perseverance,
patience, concentration OF mind, are ali
necessary adjuncss to successful life.
She referred to Calhoun and Garfield ga
examples of what these traits will ac-
c0mplish.
Miss Farley followed with an ASSAY
on the Woman of To day. The
speaker demonstrated that woman's
sphere Is detained to be enlarged. Her
mind and soul calls for more activity,
aud she is no longer content to be a
drone, but help-meet to man IN the
fullest extent. Lanier Gray's vocal solo,
"For All Eternity" was rendered In this
gentieman's most happy style. His
accompaniss was Mrs Ludwig. Rem.
iniscences of the Class of 1895" 10 Miss
Eula Cardwell WAS given the task of
handling this subjecs, and RICH. we'll
did she acquit heraelf. She spoke of the
sweet recollections of college life and
many conflicting emotions they brought.
The Grafton on "Self Reliance" by
Miss LArkin. was one OF the gems OF
the evening. The fair speaker referred
to the lives OF Genersl Grant and Alex
ander Hamilton as showing what could
be accomplished by this trait. The
men and women Of to-day should de
pend upon themselves. The best way
TO get help in this world Is to help
yourself. What the country needs ia
more leaders and less followers. Miss
Cassel delivered the class prophecy and
she painted in rosy colors the future
lives OF her classmates.
The second part of the program was
opened with a violin solo from the
Chimes Of Normandy by w. c. Hunter,
who was accompanied on the piano by
Mr.. w. G. Buddo. This was greatly
enjoyed by the audience. who demanded
an encore, ssbut the strings on his violin
breaking prevented Mr.. Hunter from
complying. Mr.. Mitchell's areading of
Sans Letter, in which he impersonsted
dude, was very enjoyable and gained
delivered by Mr.. Flory, who took as his
subject The Evidences Of God" The
speaker acquitted himself nobly and his
recital Of the many wondrous works
OF God should have carried conviction to
the heart OF the most hardened skeptic.
Mrs. James e Porter followed with
the vocal solo, Waltz Aria. MRS. Porter
Is too we'll known to the Roanoke public
and her reputation as singer Ia too
we'll established to need any further
commendation. Her work last night
was fully up to her standard. Mrs.
Ludwig accompanied her most accepts
ably on the piano. Prof. w. W. New
conner, musical director OF the Mabel
rage Company, rendered annie
Laurie" with variations on the piano 80
well that he was called back, when he
gave Liberty Bell" as an encore. A most
interesting address WAS delivered by
Rev. MIR. Anderson. He took for his topic
the success of life, and classed the
essential points of success under five
heads, as follows: clear and we'll
defined Idea of what you want to do; to
know how TO do IL. timelu sc,;op. ~, :
energy into whatever you do; you must