Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS,
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS.
BY J. L. POWER.

gus Looge NO. and the college au-
thorltles' The grand secretary was
selected for this pleasant duty. After
explaining the use of the trowel, in
operative and speculative masonarv, he
stated that he had assisted in LAYING
the corner-stones of score of public
buildings, that on two occasions the
handsome trowels used were presented
TO the grand master, but this was the
hrst time that the grand master has
been presented with a trowel of such
precious metal and exquisite workman
SNIP lie would not say that Grand
Master White was more worthy of such
compliment than any of his illustrious
predecessors in the high station of
grand masters, but certainly none were
more deserving, or could appreciate
more this delicate and generous rccog-
nltion Of the Office and the man The
grand master, with much feeling, ex-
pressed his thanks for the beautiful
token; assured the donors that it would
be priced as thing of beauty and a
Joy forever, and that It would be the
most precious bequest to his children.
1t was 3 O'Clock when these exercises
came to close, bul they sustained the
attention of all to the end.
The Art and Industrial Departments
Made splendid exhibits of the work of
the session. Hundreds of visitors passed
through the rooms during the after
noon. They saw theory reduced to
practice in every department of work.
There are two other industrial de.
partments-or two combined in one
that might be appropriately and profit.
abb y added to the currcuum-nor
ture and horticulture. This suggestion
is made by one whose opinion this
writer values very highly --Miss Kate
Markham Power. She charged me to
communicate it to the trustees, and
do SO through this medium. Scores Of
women residing in or near the great
cities make good support in the cult.
walton of flowers and vegetables, and
a practical knowledge along those lines
would be OF substantial benefit to any
houSekceper,
| The Annual Concert
BY the Bach Society took place on Mon
day night, and was delightful sue
cess. The twenty members on the pro-
gram included instrumental and vocal
solos, duets and quartettes, all worthy
Of the public approval bestowed. The
pupils were complimcnted with almost
perfect attention during their perform
anccs, A gentle admonition from the
president, at the start, was all that was
necessary to insure perfect order to the
close. We have seen it so different, on
other occasions, at other places, it is a
genuine pleasure to note this evidence
of consideration and refinement.
Aninformal reception to Gov. Longino
and Senator Money took place in the
chapel at the close of the concert.
The Graduating Exercises
Took place on Tuesday morning, and
occupied from II am. until 1870 p m.
Another large audience had assembled.
After prayer by Rev. Dir. John L. John
son, and an instrumental duet by Misses
Covington and Young, President Kin
cannon introduced the orator of the
day, Hon, fernando D. Money. Col.
Money never writes a speech, and never
refers to note, but in his public adj
dresses depends very largely on the oc-
casion for his inspiration. And there
was enough in the scene before him to
occupy an hour and twenty minutes,
| We shall not undertake to stretch it.
1t was all about woman-her sphere,
her opportunities and her privileges,
1t bristled with gems of sound and
sensible advice, pleasantly expressed.
Mr. Money said he wouldn't give the
advice of one good woman for that of a
colony OF statesmen; that the advice
of woman might seem small thing,
but he who doesn't take it is fool. Hc
advised the graduates to get married,
provided they had offers worthy OF
them. lie said the normal condition OF
woman is that of wife, mother, nurse
and cook, but cooking could be done
by proxy.
Governor Longino presented the di.
plomas and certificates to the graduates
and profcients, and in doing so made
some exceedingly appropriate remarks
to the young ladies. The governor had
not intended to remain over to the
graduating exercises, but he was very
willingly prevailed upon. 1t was his
FIRST visit to the college, and it is very
safe to say that it will not be his last
Normal diplomas were awarded tc
the following young ladies':
Stella Baylis, Marion county; Bessie
Critz, Clay; Mary Gay, oktibbeha; Ag
mes Haley, Copiah; Mary Montgomery,
Marshall; Carrie Pevey, Scott; Lena
Richards, Coahoma; Margaret Scott
Pearl River; Carrie Comfort, Alfalfa
Maggie Il. Foster, Holmes; Nora Her
rington, Jones; Ett-Elise Jones, Clai
borne; Ruby Peek, Scott Matte Royals
Lsudcrdale; Mary Lou Rea, Copiah;
Maud Woodward, Calhoun.
Certificate in Drawing - Lide Viii
liams, Monroe.
Bookkeeping Booth, Monroe
Maggie Gore, Lowndes; Martha Eek
ford, Monroe; Estelle Morgan, Jackson
Virginia Mcconnell, Monroe.
phonography-Nora Archer, Lauder
dale; zallie Brinker, Clay; Belle Cham
berlin, Warren; Ida Daniels, Newton
Maud Butler, 0ktibbeha; Carrie Bur
nett, Warren; Ludie Booth, Monroe
Clara Clisby, Clay; Lizzie Davis
Lowndes; Robbie Duke, Jackson; Mat
tie Ellis, Elena Ellis, Lowndes; Annie
} Keith, Lowndes; Avery Harrell, Chick
asaw; Stella Loeb, Madison; Maud Loeb
, Lowndes; Ewnie McCafferty, Choctaw
Elizabeth Moore, Grenada; Willie Rob
arts, Coahoma.
, Telegraphy-Juanita Ayres, Lowndes
Julia Barrow, Lowndes: Bobbie Bray
Montgomery; Bessie Houston, Lauder
, dale; Minor Latham, DeSoto; Lessl'
: McGahey, Lowndes.
Dressmaking-Annie Bailey, Lauder
, dale; Lizzie Mullins, Noxubee; BESSIE
Welch, Smith; Effie Jones, Franklin
| Lonnie Hartman, Lowndes; Ethel ellis
by, Clay.
B. A. Graduates - Juanita Ayres
Lowndes; Anna Abbott, Adams; Bessi