Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-16
LIVINGSTON.
A Gala Week Enjoyed by Those in Attend
 ance at Commencement.

ance at commencement.
 Livingston, June 14-(SpeciaI Corre- spondence.)-This has been gala week in Livingston-the closing exercises of the Alabama Normal college and the Male academy.
 Sunday morning, June g, at Il o'clock, in the Presbyterian church, Rev. J. D. Mclean preached the commencement sermon to a large and attentive audi ence. The text was from I Cor, vi 19- 20 10-31. A most able and beneficial dis course followed the reading of the same.
 Sunday night a service of song was given by the pupils in the Methodist church, taking as a subject the life of Christ. Every available seat was taken. The young ladies, attired in white, pre- sented lovely scene, and the entertain ment did honor to the school and them selves.
 Monday afternoon, at the Hill Top Home,' refreshments were served by the young ladies of the Library Aid so- ciety for the benefit of the college fund. Quite nice sum was realized.
 Tuesday night, in the Male academy hall, classical concert was given by Prof. August Geiger'S advanced music pupils. The pieces, both instrumental and vocal, were well rendered, and re- fiected great credit upon both teacher and scholars. The audience was most highly delighted.
 Wednesday evening the young ladies of the graduating class gave a golden tea in honor of the trustees and their wives. It was a delightful occasion, and the honored guests will ever remem- Der 1t with pleasure.
 Thursday night at the pavilion on the college grounds was a miscellaneous concert, music and recitations and the hoop drill by the primary class, which was especially attractive. At the close Miss Tutwiler awarded diplomas to the following young ladies:
 For degree in full normal course Misses Nettie Terrell and Ruth Turner.
 For degree in full English course-Niss Fannie Turner.
 For degree in English normal course Misses Mamie Cockrell, Maggie Cole man, Annie McMillan, Mamie Seymour, Erin Northcutt, Mary Sullivan, Hettie Lee Wilson, Julia V. Williams, Earline Whtten.
 For degree of English graudate-Misses Annie L. Dyer, Clara Maxim.
 The absence of essay reading by the graduates was very noticeable, but the principal made a most happy substitute. Instead of requiring the graduates to write and read essays, and go to the usual expense connected with graduat- ing, Miss Tutwiler will leave Saturday with the young lady graduates for Chat tanooga, Lookout mountain, Monteagle, Tenn, and possibly other points of in- terest will be visited before their re- turn.
 Miss Julia S. Tutwiler and her faculty are to be congratulated upon their achievement, their faithfulness and un- tiring efforts under so many disadvan- tages.
 Since the college buildings were burned last Christmas not one day of work has the school lost. All honor to the noble principal.
 Mir R. Chapman, a member of the board of trustees of the Alabama Normal col lege, announced from the platform Thursday night that the contract for the rebuilding of the college had been let to MT. J. T. Randall of Meridian, Miss, and work would begin Friday. This was hailed with loud and prolonged applause by the audience.
 The college building will contain four teen rooms and the dormitory twenty three rooms, to be finished in excellent style. and ready for the opening of the school next fall.
 Wednesday night. notwithstanding violent storm, quite a large crowd assem- bled in the hall of the Male academy to witness the closing exercises of said school. The school has been under the efficient direction of Profs. R. B. Galway and L. A. Coclrell.
 The exercises opened with prayer by Rev. J. D. Mclean. Then followed the themselves well and were the recipients of many beautiful flowers.
 Music was furnished by Professor Geiger and some of his pupils.
 Professor Cockrell gave very instruc- tive and able address, putting stress upon Christian education.
 The people returned to their homes gratified and highly pleased with the ex- ercises.
 We regret to state that Prof. L. A. Cockrell has severed his connection with the school for another session.