The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-06-14
Ferguson and Williams College
Commencement.

The week ending June End and ending June
9Th was greatly enliyened by the com mence,
ment season at the Ferguson and Williams
College. Never in the history of the school
was there such deep interested manifested by
all the people white and black and never was
there a more complete program rendered 10
the delight and satisfaction OF all the people.
Friday June End was class day and at the
close Of the public examination In the College
Chapel, the public was Invited TO one OF the
large rooms below where the Industrial eX-
hiblts of the school were on exhibition. This
department OF the work deserves special
MENTION, as almost every phase oil, Industry
has received. during the year Just closed, the
closest attention., az the numerous exhibits
gave most patient evidence. On Friday
night June end in the College Chapel were
the closing exercises ofthe Thypotla literary
circle: the chapel was we'll filled with most
attractive listeners while q most delightful
musical and literary programe was executed
by the members OF the circle. Sunday June
4th at Ii A. M. the Rev, j. g. Snedecon of
Tuscaloosa, Ala preached the annual sermon
IN the College Chapel 10 an overlooking con-
gregatlon OF both white and colored citizens.
Some OF the finest music Of the week WIS rem
d red on this occasion, special mention de-
serves TO be made Of a duet sung by Misses
Virginia and Ada Williams. I'll l were a
Voice." The finest melody, p .thos and sweet
ness were most beautifully displayed In the
rendition OF this selection, AT O'Clock p. NJ.
a social concert was given In the college chap
ell this service vas Also we'll attended and en-
.joyed by all. Addresses were made by the
Rev. j, G. Snedecoe, Rev.. Lowry Wilson
u D. Mr.; Harden and Mr.. J. 4; Blake. Jr
At $50 P. M. Sunday night the closing exer
cises OF the Missionary societies took place
the deepest interest was mar Tested by all
the students and they have carried from this
place good Impressions which WILL be lasting
thus ended a most delightful days, service.
On Monday night June 5 the closing exer.
cises Of the primary department took place.
1t Is needless TO say that the little children
ACQUITTED themselves we'll and the entertain
mani WAS one that will long be remembered
Tor its thoroughness. The children were well
trained and every one had his part learned
perfectly. The rendition Of Italia by five
young ladies, Blue Bell by Mr.. Thomas Tag.
CART and the Lily Drill were features Of
special interest in Monday nights programme.
On Tuesday evening June q were The closing
exercises Of the musical department., the pro.
gram was excellent and held the large au
.dience spell bound for more than two hours
The principal feature Of Tuesday evenings
program was a musical dialogue (the music
CLASSY this was executed TO the joy and de-
ligh L Of all whose good fortune II was TO be
present.
Wednesday evening June 7th the annual
concer I took place before a packed house, be-
sides many beautiful songs, drills, and reclta-
tions, the GROWING feature OF the evening
was a cantala (Queen Esther) which was rem
dered with great promptness and petition by
the students.
On Thursday June Slh were the graduating
exercises. Every available space In the great
Cont House, which had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion, was taken. The
music for this occasion WAS excellent. Seven
short oratlons were delivered by the follow
ing members OF the graduating class, Miss
Eula Chiles-Diiligence the secret of Success,
Mr.. Edward Chiles-Stations, Miss Lille Tag
gart-Trlals make Men. Miss Sadie Watt
Strength, MIR. Barteau Gcggips-Does Educa-
ton better our Condition. Miss Ada Ellen
Wiliiams-Self Dependence. Mr.. Thomas o..
Taggart-The Negro Youth and bis Response
bilities. Rev. f. w. Williams the president
then called upon DR.. j. Lowrie Wilson TO
award the diplomas which be did In q most
telling manner. Certificates for proficiency
in cooking, laundrying and dressmaking,
were presented 10 tue following persons,
Miss Annie Norris. Miss LuciuuG Let, Miss
Willie Clark, Miss Daisy Williams. Miss
Pearl Butler, Miss Fannie Massey and Miss
Eddie West. The honorary degree Of D. D.
was conferred upon the preidenL. Rev. E. W..
Williams and the Rev. James A. Ferguson.
, Thus has closed the most successful year In
the history OF this school which Is constantly
widening in its power and influence for good.
The'fall term begins OF Monday October 2nd
1906.