The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-06-02
FITTING SCHOOL CLOSING.
THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
HELD THIS WEEK.

THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
HELD THIS WEEK.
Sermon by Dr.. Clifton and Literary Address by
Col. James Armstrons-Ten Members
Of the Graduating Class.
An event which is always anxiously
looked forward to by everyone in Bam-
berg is the annual commencement exer-
cises of Carlisle Fitting School of W Oxford
College, which closed last Tuesday even
ing. This institution is one of the best OF
its kind in the State and the citizens OF our
town feel pride in having erected and
donated to the Methodist church such
elegant buildings for such a noble pur-
pose. The session just closed has been
remarkably a prosperous one, and the
high standing of the students in the diff
ferent studies which they have been pur-
suing attests the fact that the teachers
have endeavored to discharge their duties
in implanting the seeds of knowledge
within the tender minds under their
charge.
In attempting to give an account OF the
commencement exercises this week we
realize our inability to do justice to the
occasion, for so admirably were the pro-
grams carried out, and so well did the
students acquit themselves that we hear
nothing but praise for teachers and stu.
dents.
SUNDAY.
On Sunday morning Rev. DR.. j. a.
Clifton, of Orangeburg, preached the
commencement sermon at the Methodist
church to large and attentive congrega'
ton. The large church was filled to its
utmost capacity, and all gave the closest
attention to the able discourse. The
venerable divine took for his text Gala
tians Y: j: Stand fast therefore in the
liberty wherewith Christ hath made US
free, and be not entangled again with the
yoke of bondage.
The character of the young should be
established upon firm foundation. Every
young person should stand fast to those
principles that make life happy and USE
full in the future. The able speaker by
way of illustration mentioned ancient
cities that were easily destroyed because
of their weak foundations. So it is with
character, which without solid founda-
ton is easily destroyed.
When foundation has been establish
ed we should stand fast on it and never
allow it to totter or collapse. The young
person going forth in the world should
keep straight ahead and continue to build
upon the solid foundation already estab-
ished and thereby gain blissful i'm
mortality. BE showed the many obstacles
that beset the pathway of the young and
urged steadfastness to those principles
that would overcome all obstacles in life's
pathway.
DR.. Cifton's advice to the students was
golden and seemed to come from the heart
of this venerable man of God. The dis
course throughout was able and eloquent,
andhebeautifully portrayed the principles
and truths enunciated by useful, Chris
tian life.
MONDAY EVENING.
The chapel was crowded Monday even
ing long before the exercises commenced.
An excellent program had been arranged,
which was carried out to perfection. The
exercises were opened with beautiful
song, entitled "Welcome Spring." by a
chorus of well-trained voices, after which
prayer was offered by Rev. NJ. W. Hook.
A quartette entitled "Chant du Biv-
ouac," from Ketter was beautifully rem
dered by Misses May Tilly, Louise Sheri-
dan, Leila Gates and Louise Tilley. The
perfect. time and graceful touch of these
charming young ladies showed that they
had received careful training, and as the
last notes died away the audience ap-
plauded them vociferously.
The next feature was the literary ad-
dress by Col. James Armstrong, the silver
tongued orator of Charleston, who was
introduced by Prof. Sheridan. Col. Arm.
strong's reputation as an orator and wit
is well known all over the State and the
large audience was in eager anticipation
OF the treat in store for them, although
he was suffering from hoarseness which
made it difficult for him to speak with his
usua lvim and eloquence. However, he
entertained the audience with an address
that was thoughtful and instructive, and
was truly literary gem.
He spoke of the pleasure it gave him
to be with the people of Bamberg, whom
he numbered among his strongest friends.
He had declined number of invitations
in order to come to Bamberg. He ad-
mired the beautiful town and loved the
people. He spoke of his early school