The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
Normal School Commencement.

Female Normal School came to a clos,
this week under very beautiful anC
favorable circumstances. The clas'
Of June 1905 is TO be specially congrat
ulated from the fact that 1t was the frs
TO graduate in the new Auditorium
Special effort was put forth to make
the commencement exercises a sue
cess in every particular and those who
have witnessed the closing scenes will
attest the eminent success attained.
ON Saturday, June 3, was given the
class play entitled "The oxford AZ
fair" charming presentation Of ro-
nance, comedy, interesting situations
and developments in which the vari-
Gus characters were portrayed with
considerable dramatic talent. II was
a successful and delightful entertain
ment. The baccalaureate sermon de-
liyered by Rev. DIR. Paxton, Of Lynch
burg, on Sunday night was a forceful
and thoughtful discourse on the sub
ject of intellectual humility. The text
was taken from Matthew 1851. DIR.
Paxton occupies prominent position
as a deep thinker, and his sermon
truly gave an intellectual and spiritual
uplift TO those who heard him. At
the close Of the sermon DR.. Paxton
addressed a few remarks TO the gradu-
ating class to whom he expressed in a
beautiful and impressive way, the
need for intellectual humility; that
humility which would lead them to
feel that while there is little in this
world which humanity really under
stands, it is blessing and a privilege
to not be ashamed Of their lack Of un-
derstanding for it brings them close to
the God who understands all things.
ON Monday night a charming recep-
ton was held i'm honor Of the gradu-
ating class in the reception hall. The
latter was tastefully decorated with
palms, ferns, flowers and potted plants
and the effect, coupled with the beau
ty Of the dome above, the cOlOring and
harmony Of arrangement, rendered
the occasion one of exquisite pleasure
to the assembled guests. The class
exercises were held on Tuesday night
i'm the Auditorium and were refresh
ingly original in their entirety. Spec
ial mention should be made of the eX-
cellent Glass History by Miss Eliza
beth Richardson and the Prophecy by
Miss Lucy Manson, also the VIII by
Miss Lucy Brooke. II is also fitting
to commend the Class songs written
by various members Of the class.
At the close of the Class VIII, Miss
Edith Dickey, in the name Of the class
Of June 1905, presented the school with
a beautiful plaster east Of the Winged
Victory Of Samothrace' upon hand |
some pedestal. In the unavoidable |
absence of President Jarman, the gift |
was accepted 10y Mr.. J. G.. Nation in |
behalf Of the school, with a few APP
propriate remarks touching upon the
history and significance Of the cast |
and also upon the loyalty and tender
regard Of the class as expressed in
their handsome gift.
Wednesday morning the final eXer-
cises were held in the Auditorium,
when Governor Montague delivered |
an unusually strong address before
the graduating class after which Presi- /
dent Jarman presented 81 young la
lies with their diplomas. Mr.. Jar
man introduced DR.. James Nelson,
who is the oldest member Of the
Board Of Trustees in point Of service
and the Doctor presented the Cover
nor TO the audience.
Governor Montague made thought
rul and able address. His compli-
illusions to the Normal and
the great work it is doing met enthusi-
lstic approval. The Governors adj
iress covered the educational condi-
lions in the State, and he dwelt es-
pecially on the part the Normal
school was playing in that system.
His remarks TO the graduates as TO the
work they could do were deeply i'm
oressive.
The exercises were opened with a
hymn: Saviour, Teach Me Day by
Day" followed with an invocation by
Rev. II. T. Graham.