The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-06-21
commencement Exercises OF the Pres.
byterian College OF South Carolina.

The exercise was opened June 4th
with the baccalaureate by the Rev.
J. L. Williamson of Newberry, S. G.
His text was "Our Father which art
in heaven" Matt. 6:9. He brings
out very clearly our conception OF
God, and discussed the formation OF
q true and beautiful character. The
sermon was a splendid presentation
of truth, free from mechanical orato-
rical flights, rich and abounding with
clear and original thought, a sermon
worthy of the brilliant, brainy
preacher. Mr.. Williamson evidently
thinks for himself. His exposition
and development of his theme was
strikinsly attractive and impressive
ly strong.
Sunday evening at $50 the services
were conducted by the Y. NJ. c. A.
Monday evening at $50 was the de-
bators' contest for medal. The
query was, Resolved that territorial
expansion is a disadvantage to the
United States" Automatically. w.
Chamblee and w. B. Doyle. Mega
sive-T.C. Simpson and s. L. Thomp-
ton. It is said by some to be the
best debate ever delivered in the hall
at Clinton and by others to be the
best they ever heard from college
BOYS. After the contest was over the
faculty came on the stage and con-
graduated the debators for their sue
cess in the way they discussed and
delivered the debate. 1t was shown
by the attention of the audience that
it was good indeed, and very much
appreciated by them.
Tuesday evening at $50 the hall
was crowded to hear the honorary
orator, Rev. s. C. Byrd Of Colum-
bia. S. c., and the declaimers, six in
number. Rev. Byrd spoke for one
hour and ten minutes on THE
White Mans Burden in the State. y
Mr.. Byrd was very enthusiastic on
his subject and he penetrated the
hearts of the audience as if he had
sent two-edged sword winging it's
flight through the crowd.
Then followed the six declaimers in
Il contest for a medal. The declaim-
ers were L. W. Brown, J. w. Car
penter, C. NJ. Fulton, 6. W. Wilkins,
S. B. Wright and L. w. Matthews.
All the young men acquitted them
selves well and did great credit
to their trainers. Mr.. J. W. Carpen-
ter, surprising the other FIVE in ora
tory, was awarded the medal as the
best declaimer.
Wednesday morning at 1890 the
exercises were brought to q close by
an address from Hon. Julius C. Boggs
and the exercises of the graduating
class. M. Boggs made fine speech
on the American Home; How to
Make it Attractive for Those at
Home" It was filed with the gem
of thought and the genius of oratory.
Essays were then read by each OF the
graduating class and diplomas were
then given.
Thus ended the happy college year
Of the Presbyterian College.
College opens September 81, 1899.
The college, appreciating the fact
that there are 50 many young men
desiring an education, but are un-
able to obtain it at present rates,
have decided to reduce expenses to a
minimum. The rates have been re-
drced frou $145 to $10O total ex-
penses. Those wishing to avail them
selves of this opportunity should
make application at an early date.
Write for catalogue or further in
formation to W. T. Matthews or 4.
E. Spencer, Clinton, S. G.
Now jnst one word from friend to
boys and young men. This is the
opportunity Of a first class education
at the lowest possible rate. Just
think Of it, one hundred dollars will
send you to college one year. Young
men, don't let this opportunity pass,
but enlist at once.
s. L. THOMPSON.
Clinton, s. c., June z, 1899.