The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-29

commencement events bf interest to the
l....., was yer 4un of Importance 20
those most deeply concerned about St.
Mary's school.
The Alumnae met in the afternoon and
a most enjoyable session was held. At
night the event of the evening devoted
to the graduating class was the reception
rendered the members and their friends
This afternoon the trustees held their
meeting and tonight comes the second
part of the concert. while tomorrow
morning witnesses the beautiful eXer-
cises of graduation day, conducted in
the parlor and in the chapel.
MEETING OF THE ALUMNAE.
The Alumnae of st. Marys held its
annual meeting in the Art Building at
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
In the absence of the president Mrs
Leak, the first vice president called the
meeting to order. 1t was opened with
prayer by the Rev. DR. Brattcn, whose
presence was a great pleasure AMI in
SEPARATION.
DIR. Bratton read a letter written in
1S4c by Bishop Ives to Mrs. Martin. OF
Elizabeth City, telling of DIR. Albert
Sr9edes' acceptance of the Bishops suS-
gestion of founding a girls school in
Raleigh. He then read one of the first
circulars issued about the school, show
ing the exact date on which st. Mary s
opened. this being May 18th, 1912. DR..
Bratton showed great interest in the
bo of nj
which, at present, is the completion Of
the Smedes Memorial Scholarship
Then followed the election of officers.
all being retained in their present posi-
tious as follows: Mrs. Iredell, president;
Mrs. Leak first vice president; Mrs. L.
Mex. Pittenger, second president;
Mrs r. S. Tucker, third president;
Miss Kate McKimmon, secretary and
treasurer.
The class of 1902 was then welcomed
as members of the alumnae. The other
new members were Miss Walton, OF Nor
canton; Miss Hannah Atmore, of New
Bern, and Miss Sophie Wood. of Eden
ton. Mrs Haywood Clark, of Whining
ton, was elected an honorary member.
The attendance was large and much
pletion of the Smedes Scholarship of
$1,000 The treasurers report showed
81 S5C in bank and in sight. Should the
fund be raised to $4,000. the other 81 600
is guaranteed. 1t is greatly desired that
this memorial be completed in this the
sixtieth year of st. Mary's work and
usefulness.
The secretary was authorized 20 write
to every member of the alumnae to
arouse interest in the accomplishment Of
this erd. On motion, the meeting then
adjourned to meet again at the call of
the president.
RECEPTION TO GRADUATES.
One of the most delightful features OF
commencement week at ST. Marys was
the reception last evening by DIR. and
Mrs T. D. Bratton to the class of 1902.
There were one hundred and fifty ;rvi-
tations issued and the parlors and halls
who enjoyed to the utmost the scenes of
rare beauty before them.
The decorations were in exquisite taste
with a color scheme of red and white,
the class colors, and blue and white, the
cClors of st. Mary's.
Dainty refreshments were served by
Duehi during the evening, which was
one filled with the greatest pleasures,
where friend met with friend and en-
joyed an evening of rare social pleas
Ure.
The receiving party consisted of Mrs.
Bratton, Miss Louise Venable, of Chapel
Hill; Miss Marie Brunson. of Florence,
s. c.: Miss Mary Weeks, of Elizabeth
City; Miss Ollie Clark, of Wilson, snd
Miss Annie Clifford, of Fortress Mcuroe
The class was delighted to welcome
among it's guess a number of friends of
last year who are now in Raleigh for the
commencement exercises. Among these
ere Miss Eliza Drare and Miss Sophie
Wood. of Edonton; Miss Belle Nash, OF
Tarboro; Miss Ellen Bowen, of Jackson;
Miss Mary Battle, of Rocky Mount; Miss
Allie Welsh. of Monroe, and Miss Lpcy
Eridgers, of WilmintOn.