The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02
Brilliant Commencement Exercises Were
Largely Attended.
Eloquent Sermons, Able Orations, Elocution, Enhancing Music,
ETC., Made Up the Interesting Programs.


ShoPSi OhOhudy hoi "ibSs
Miss Helen Dubafd presiding. The
greeting that she gave 10 the Associa-
ton was hearty, and her manner Of
delivering it, graceful in the extreme.
The short address was a literary gem
and Miss Dubard delivered it in an
extremely clear and distinct tone Of
voice. Miss Lizzie Lester was un-
~expectedly called upon, by reason Of
the sickness of her sister. to deliver
the address OF welcome to the memb-
ers OF the graduating class OF this year,
and she acquitted herself with becoming
credit. Miss Eula Dorsey, of the class
OF 1900, responded in a fitting n
Mrs. j. W. Buchanan rendered a
vocal selection, which was well re-
ceived, and Miss Bessie Ramsey recited
ben H~ur"very skiilfully. The gem
OF the occasion, however. was the
address OF Dur young and talented
friend, Mr.. S. A. Morrison, who had
been chosen by the Alumnae as their
representative in the field of oratory.
1t has seldom been our lot to hear a
a more Ingenious, pleasing or brilliant
attempt than that OF Mr.. Morrison, and
we hope to publish it next week for
the benefit OF those who cid not have
the pleasure of hearing it delivered.
Taking the four essentials Love"
inspiration, "Faith, Energy" M.
Morrison made an acrostic forming the
word Life" around which he wove
beautiful figures, inspiring thoughts
ana brilliant ideals. File acquitted him
self proudly, and at the close Of his
address was the recipient OF warm and
hearty congratulations from those
present. Miss Life Wyatt, the &C.
complished assistant in Instrumental
music, herself a graduate OF Grenada
college, rendered II piano solo in a
faultless manner, and at other times
during the exercies played the
the meeting Mrs. NJ. l. Hoskins the
efficient lady principal, thanked the
Alumnae for making her an honorary
member, and she then brought the
exercises to II close by an eloquent,
telling and very appropriate prayer.
Mrs. Hoskins, by her many noble trait;
and her uniform regard for the good
of others has won her a warm place
in the hearts of the college family and
many others.
THE ART LEVEE.
The Art Levee, which was held just
prior to and al the close OF the Alumnae
meeting, attracted many visitors, even
though the climbing up the many
flights of stairs leading to the fifth
story was the penalty attached. Many
handsome works OF art were on
exhibition and Miss Stevens, the
accomplished teacher, and her pretty
aids did the honors of the occasion
most happily.
A very large number OF visitors were
present during the commencement
/ exercises, both as guests of the college
and friends in the city. This show;
what a hold the college has on the
affections Of the best people OF the
State, and we trust that as the year:
go by this interest will deepen and
widen until our college shall become
the ~neculus upon which the attention
OF the whole state shall be focused.
EVOLUTIONARY RECITAL.
On Monday evening an immense
crowd gathered in the college audi
forum TO witness the closing exercises
! Of the department Of "Elocution ant
Voice." which has been under the
supervision OF Miss Katherine Jones
well-known from her years work, Il
the patrons Of the college. A drill
the composition OF Miss Clarice Fregoe
elected much applause and the graceful
movements Of the young ladies who
participated demonstrated the effects
OF physical culture. A quaint littl,
IiCShtobiOu ny htSS WA 1uahhss q
costume, as an old woman administer
ing u lecture to her recreaut spouse
showed rare Evolutionary skill In on
so young. Mr.. Vassar Dubard's deep
mellow voice sounded in striking
contrast to the silvery chimes OF tn
feminiuity by which he was surround
ed. The little "Turkee Turks, by tn
primary %elocution class, was a happ
combination and was loudly applauded
Misses Clarice Fregoe, Willie lie
Smith, Annie Fay Dubard, Jefie Erase
and Bessie Smith we're we'll receive
and loudly applauded in their respect
i've parts. The quartette, Daddy,
was rendered admirably by Misse
Dubard, Fraser, Whitman, and Perry
as was also a reading by Miss Monni
! Aycock. Finally THE Waves of tn
Danube" a.chorus by the vocal elias,
f, closed a most enjoyable evening.
GRADUATION EXERCISES.
The day for which, for the sweet gi