The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-07
Closing of Southern
 University. Dtplomas, Degrees and Prfxes Were Awarded at she semi-Centennial Commencement of Methodist ,Instftution at Greens-
 bOro.

Greensboro, June 6.-(special )--The graduating exercises of the southern University held this smorning attracted sornm to iss tnan aee eapaets pae
 The exercises were opened witn bile. Immediately preceding the pres livered by six members of the senior class. The speakers were W. S., Per ". The Awakening of Nation: r M. Pearson. The Stellar System; 2. D. Daniel. .Indifference to Crime Il, IT of Peace;" W. O. Turnipseed, The Grandeur of Nations:" F. M. Dominick Imperial America"
 Next on the program was the con ferring of degrees by President Hos Bachelor of Arts. Charles Denson Dan iel, Frank Mccoy Dominick. James Littleton, Jr.. Isaac Pierce Mason. Pau sanfoyd RaYd perns thur James Ray, Herbert William ,l,s Rice e William 1Iuggins Sadler. Jr., WiIl1san Owen Turnipseed, James Turpin Wlii' eossn; Masters Msss of A0sas Ar.s Miss Annie seay Miss Lucie Ora Walton.
 President Hosmer made the followine address to the graduating class: Is the graduating class of 1906, we extend hearty congratulations as we send you out from these classic halls with the seal of our approval to join the nopie ssns Ssns of tnsn goa from hs career, as you have toiled together you have had trials and perplexities no, a few. as with singleness of purpose you have kept your eyes upon the de, Sired goal. With all the difficulties and trials of the past there are pleasan, of nae9y darns that will bind you toeether as friends and fellow laborers beloved which will grow stronger and sweeter and more Race Not Run.
 AS you stand today at the end of the journey which has led to the coy sted Drd5s which you yousaer yo1r oUld run or your work ended. congratu- late you upon the fact that you enjoy the distinction of graduating during the semi-centennial celebration Of the founding of your alma mater. The his tory made during ,nese eventful years give to her a reputation and prestige that but few institutions have; ,
 training here of head and heart, have gone out into all the walks or life playing their part in a way that has
 made them blessing to the state ana an less brilliant and useful than that or the many who have preceded you but with the advantages and facilities of the IwGnLlGLn century may yOu dou much to the luster and usefulness of those gone before and thus reflect great credit upon your intellectual mother, whose pride and love for her children is unceasing.
 'Tt is now the beginning of real life with you. The excellent equipment you have by reason of your college ca reer only prepares you to begin your well what ever you undertake that is worthy. Master what ever business vocation profession or calling you en- ter upon, that you may make your ad-
 diction to the world and a blessing
 and satisfaction to yourself.
 Properly Fulfill Mission.
 Let your aim be earnest faithful pies of righteousness that you may live to purpose and properly fulfill your mission on earth. The call for men well trained. highly cultured. and of all the departments of human effort
 about which man is concerned and which effects his destiny. requires for their direction and management.
 'The Government of this great Re- public with its varied and complex in- terests are problems which require wise that the best interest of the present and generations to come may be right ly conserved.
 we note with interest the mar velous progress in all the arts and sciences the mighty forces that gov ern and direct the varied interests Of our rapidly developing, country and the question arises whence all those and what is to direct and control them in the years to come as they multiply and become more complex and power full? We have before us financial problems of the greatest moment. great and multiplied industries and corpora tions that will have much to do with the veal and woe of our national life. political problems many and difficult various industries that must be made to contribute to mans welfare.
 Must Find Men.
 Where are we to find men that are trained. equipped ahd fully competent to successfully direct and control all these interests so vital to our happi- ness. our success. our individual and national life The eyes of the lead CTS of our nation, the mana gers of all the industries and corporations of our land and of all the professions are looking to the colleges to furnish men who are competent and worthy to suc- cessfully direct all the interests of your great country. If the young men going off from our colleges from year to year to take their places on the stage of busy and active world are