The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-07
A GAY WEEK
in DANVlLLE
Six Days and Nights Given to
commandments.
CADETS SHAM BATTLE
The Boys Of the Dar~'lle Military lnsti-
tute Gave Their Friends Fine
Spectacle "Wednesday Afternoon.
Finals at the r. F. Q.
tsDee..l to Tho rime.-DispatcA.,


DANy1LI,IJ, VA. Juno s,-JThe past
week has been very gay in Danvillei So
ciety, The festivities OF the week OPEN
cd with the commencement exercise of
Randolph Macon Institute on Monday and
Tuesday nights. These exercises were
very largely attended and very enjoyable
The event OF Monday night was the
last concert of Miss Wippllnger's class
in music. and was one of the best con-
certs ever given at the institute. On Tues
day night the graduating exercises were
held. and were largely attended. The
Rraduats were Misses Lucy Anderson,
who road tho class history: Miss Ruth
1eland Evans. who read the class
prophecy, and Miss Elizabeth Tunstal
White. who read the class Will. The
address to the graduates was made by
Rev. James a. Duncan. d. D.. member
OF the faculty OF Randolph-Macon Col
lege, at Ashland.
a SHAM BATTLE.
On Wednesday afternoon and evening
the finals Of the Danville Military lnsti-
tute were held and were very enjoyable.
The exercises at the institute consisted OF
a sham battle by tho cadets, which was
f,,e spectacle. After the battle tho eX-
ercises we're conducted In the Pavilion
on the campus. and consisted OF the de-
livery of medals and distinctions and the
address to the graduating class by lion.
Eugene Withers, concert by the u. M.
I. band and an exhibition drill by the
cadets.
Diplomas were delivered to the follow
ing graduates; NJ. M. Herman. Danvil)e;
George Barrow, Danville: Harmon Schools
field. Danville; T. JEFF Rison. Danville,
and F. L. Warner, Texas.
Built into the front OF the institute
building Is large marble slab. and the
best all-round cadet each year has his
name engraved on this slab. The honor this
year, which is one OF the most coveted OF
all those conferred by the institute, was
won nv Cadet George Barrow, of this
city.
THE FINAL BALL.
The final ball at the Municipal Hall on
Wednesday night. was one OF the most
brilliant In the history Of the institution.
The hall was beautifully decorated with
the colors of tho institute and the stage
was arranged to represent military
camp There were between fifty and sixty
couples present, including mum Der OF
visitors, and dancing did not stop until
nearly 4 A. M..It was the verdict of every
ono that the D, M. T. final ball was one
of the most brilliant events of the social
season.
Last night tho commencement exercises
of Roanoke Female College begun with
the final concert. This was followed BY
the art exhibit and reception to-day.
The baccalaureate sermon Will be preach
ed at the First Baptist Church Sunday
morning by Rev. j. Cleveland Hall. and
the commencement exercises will be held
at the First Baptist Church Monday
night
SOCIAL MATTERS
Miss Mary Drewry q charming young
lady OF Richmond. Is In the city. the
guest OF Miss Mary Grnvey.
Miss Annita Penn, OF Reidsville, Is visit
ing Miss Kathryn Ross Patton at her
beautiful home. on Jefferson Street.
One Of the most pleasant little social
affairs Of the week was the "at home"
given by Mr.. ]. Williams White. at the