The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-25

history and of the present. showing wherein their greatness lay.s.
 Miss Teasue sang very sweetig luss ne fore the sermon "A Dream of Paradise.
 At 5 D. m. came the closing sunset ser vice. Prof. H. c. Wooddy of the faculty spoke briefly on commencement peins ,ne dawning ar. not the close or work; ne closed with the thought that usefulness was the measure of greatness in any
 Mr. R. j. Haisht of Chicago. IL. and a member of the Board of Trustees. was lives are what we make them and we can make them according to our ability and ambition.
 Rev. R. c. Bedford of Rsloit; Wis sss .sas also ing words telling of the ,sacredness of inc friendships formed in these happy school days and of the tnsnlratton these beautiful sunset services have been.
 Music was furnished by the student
 Tuesday. D. m, occurred the faculty reception. which WAS enjoyed by All at- tending. Music was furnisneq py the receptions are coming to mean more eacn wear as the public Is entertained inform ally by the school thereby becoming ac- quainted with its work ss.s
 Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock came the society banquet of trustees, facuity and guests. Quite an elaborate menlt was served After the banquet {" toastS ana music were in order. There was much mrth in the spacious halls so Dcautitui- ly arranged by the students-.f
 President. Ward presided and called on Mir. Welsh of Philadelphia. Prof. H. c. Woody of Camp Hill Hon. D. A. c. Ross, D. J. Haight of Chicago. Hon. .; ". Slaughter. Rev R; C. Bedford and the writer. All of whom responded. having 3 good word for the school and expressed the hope that it might continue to gro " and prosper as it we'll deserved;
 The Japanese drill given by the young All wore the quaint costume of the Japa- nese and carried a fan. It was really very artistic and much credit Is due Miss Mason as well as the young women. -
 There was also a most able address by MT. Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia. Pa, one of the foremost men in America He has long been loyal to the school and all enjoyed his address.
 by the students consisting of recitations. declamations and songs. The children or the Primary Department under the su- pervision of MISS Bedioro' wnose intsl- ,s iectual and attractive face is given else where. gave a gun drill and march. The youngsters displayed great tact Tn tnelr movements and reflected credit upon themselyes and teacher. Little Maud and AIhert Clark gave recitations that caused even the most stoical to smile Ezra Summers told them of what happened when the teacher got cross ana then the change ;nar Feature of the morning exercise was the address of Colonel Thos, l.. Bulger of Dadeville. .,
 Following the usual custom. the exer- oiees closed on Thursday evening with a presentation of one of Shakespeare s plays. This year the Merchant Of Venice was presented and was voted by all pres ent at the other plays to have been the most effective presentation the students have ever given. Every one acted their parts well. Special mention should be made of Miss Cigar White who acted the part of Portia In most pleasing man ner.
 Miss Mary Bedford who is the head of the Primary Department seems to have inherited the energy and capacity of her gifted father; and in, her department .is foing+a splendid work and Is beingApr al g. ed s ;s,s, .s,, ,s,.i, iu . and am .asJigbted ltrr fknd !51tet SO much has been done along Industrial lines This Is the beginning of the work for educat.