Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
HAMPTON,
Artistic Rendition of "A Midsum.
mer Nights Dream"
Entire Number of NTatriculatcs of Hampton
College Join in Closing Exercises-oId
st. Johns Cemetery to be Extended.
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Hampton. June s.-The closing excr-
cises of the Hampton College last even
ing was one OF the most artistic of its
KIND ever held here. "a Mid Summer
Nights Dream" WAS ably rendered by
inc entire number OF matrlculates of
the college. assisted by two of the IA
Guilty. The play had an elaborate
stage setting. and lis rendition wac
both unique and artistics.
Mrs. Fftchett is highly pleased with
the result of her labors and the inter
est that has been manifested bv the
students.
Those taking part In the play were.
Misses Bessie and Mary Booker. Lottde
Hodge. Ann Clifford, Winnie Richard
son. Nash Dewitt, Zura Segar Mar
ret Sands. Mildred Kenseut, Cornelia
Baird. Patterson. Annie Woodward
Nellie Peak. Cammie Segar and Lii,
liam Young.
Miss Lolita Segar was the only yo,,ng
lady that received the full Graduates
certilcate. Miss Segar is the first
young lady to receive such honors
from the college. and she was the re-
In nariis or n,, many complimentary re-
| N'4ASo OCSaI IS The rett
daughter of Mr.. A. NJ. Segar. sr
ana IS one of Hampton's most charm,
ing young women. Judge Theodore
Garrett. OF Norfolk, in neatly de-
HVe.eu speech presented the diploma
to Miss Segar.
The artistic prize, a lovely gold
medal was won by Miss Margaret
sands. and was presented by Hon.
Baker T.. Lee. judge of the Elizabeth
e Siny Eounty Court. Judge Lees pre-
Scm.asion speech was beautifully
Worded and charmingly delivered.
PROJECT ABANDONED.
AT a meeting of the town council
II was decided to abandon the Dro-
posed widening from Banks lane TO
| have cost $1,000
The famous Old ST Johns Epls-
copai Church was granted the right
by the council to extend its cemetery
over tract of land to the west of the
cemetery. purchased from Alexander
| Gardiner
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS.
Mrs. A. r. Thompson gave very
peasant reception TO the members of
her Sunday school class yesterday
afternoon. at her residence on Holt
street. The following girls were pres
ent: Misses Kate and Mary Whiting.
Lila and Relta McKenny, Sarah ed
| wards. Evelyn Richmond and Ida Da-
| Wis.
Several vocal and instrumental So
los were rendered. intrrspersed with
one or two poems read by Mrs. Thomp-
son. after which refreshments were
served.
THIS THIEF NOT WEARY VIII
LIE"
A thief who made n haul at Buckroe
Beach few nights ago is probably
| overstocked with bathing suits About
| one hundred and twenty bathing suits
| were taken from the bath rooms The
| class of goods stolen precludes the pos
sibility of the thief having been
| Weary Willie or his companion Dusty
| Rhoades. 1t was, therefore, likely to
have been some "genteel' person who
can boast of as mary bathing suits as
General Miles would take to Atlantic
| City.
REPEATED EXERCISES.
Complying with the request of the
patrons and pupils of the Phoebus
| Graded Schools the commencement
| program OF the schools was repeated
tonight at the Soldiers Home Theatre.
| The exercises were first held in Il hall
| inadequate to accommodates all who
| wanted to attend.
| Rev T.. l.. Northen, OF Matthews
county, will preach at the Baptist
Church. Phocbus. Sunday both morn
ing and night Mr.. Northen is grand
deputy master to Grand Lodge I. .. o.
f. Of Virginia.