Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
YOUNG THE0LOGIANS
SEVEN ARE GRADUATED FROM
HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
Address by Rev. Frank M. Bristol
Four Members of Glass Discuss
as Many Topics.

In the presence of host Of relatives
and friends seven young men of the theo-
logical department of the Howard Uni
versity were last evening presented with
diplomas certifying that they are fully
equipped to enter upon the duties of their
chosen calling. The exercises were held in
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. The
young men were presented with Bibles, in
addition to their diplomas, and told to go
and preach the word of God to mankind.
The countenances of the graduates ex-
hibited the pleasure and relief each ex-
perienced upon being released from the toll
of preparatory study. Rev. Frank M. Bris-
toll, pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal Church, was the speaker of the
evening.
The exercises were begun with a Scrip
ture lesson, led by Rev. Aquilla Sayles of
Arlington, Va, and prayer by Rev. Alex
ander Garner, pastor of Plymouth Congre-
gational Church. After music by the choir
of Lincoln Temple, addresses were deliv-
cred by four members of the graduating
class. Louis N. Ingram, the first speaker.
took as his theme 1.-THE Strenuous Life
which he depicted as an existence OF eager
ness, aggressiveness and achievement.
1.-THE Minister'S Call" the topic upon
which William E. Davis discoursed. was an
explanation Of ecclesiastical work, and the
speaker gave duty as the clergyman's
by-word. Frank G. Lotion, the third
speaker. characterized the Bible as 1.-The
minister's instrument" making a COMPARE
son between the work of the various call
tngs. Albert L. Brent, the concluding
speaker, said 1.-The minister's power lay in
the Holy Spirit All the addresses were
regarded as exceptionally good
At the conclusion of the addresses the
graduates were presented with handsome
Bibles by Rev. M. Ross Fishburn, pastor
of the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church. and with gifts and prizes, in the
form Of standard works. by Professor ].
L. Ewell of the faculty.
Presentation of Certificates.
The presentation of the certificates by
Acting President Teunis 8. Hamlin was
followed by the address to the graduating
class by Rev Frank NJ. Bristol. The
speaker said 1t took a preacher to ap-
preciate the feeling of the seven graduates
before him and declared that If they would
hold to their hearts the enthusiasm they
manifest they need have no fear for the
future. He urged the young ministers to
be ever subservient to the cause of Chris
tianity and let nothing interfere with their
work. He concluded by relating a number
of anecdotes and personal experiences. The
exercises were brought to a close with the
benediction by Rev. George o. Little Of the
faculty.
The interior of the chapel was taste
fully decorated with cut flowers of every
hue and palms and ferns. Beside the
graduates there were seated on the ros-
trum the members of the faculty, the
speakers and the visiting clergymen. Fol-
lowing is the list of graduates: Day course
Albert L. Brent, Stanton, Va; VIM. E.
Davis, Mayfield, Pa; Robert ]. Hawkins,
Pender county, N. Co. Frank G. Lotion,
Austin, Texas. Evening course-Louis N.
Ingram, Washington, D. c.; Joseph E.
Johnson, King William county, Va; Jo-
seph r. Rich, Washington, D. c.
The officers of the two classes were: Day
William E. Davis, president; Albert l..
Brent, vice president; Frank G. Lotion,
secretary; Robert ]. Hawkins, treasurer.
Evening-Louis N. Ingram, president; Jo-
seph E. Johnson, secretary; Joseph r. Rich,
treasurer.