The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-10-18

Grating and with spring comes the all
laden with the sweet smell of the frag.
rant arbutus.
Around the students of Fruitland is
thrown a Christian influence which never
wayers. They are taught to see life
from a pure, deep Christian standpoint.
best that Is in a boy and girl is
brought out and they begin faithfully to
solve the problem of life which is laid
before every boy and girl. The aim is to
show the boys and girls their true worth
n the part they are able to play in the
drama of life, and by the constant help
and daily prayers of the teachers and
christian students they are inspired by
the interest felt and shown in their be-
half, and so plod steadily on toward
theb bright mellow rays of light that shed
their beams so tenderly and brightly over
the ideal of each one that is set up in the
distance as a guide and stepping-stone
to a perfect life.
The very atmosphere at Fruitland in
spires one to do his best. The people are
big-hearted, whole-souled people and in
terest themselves in the boys and girls
who enter school at Fruitland.
T~horoughness is the password, and
each student is expected to work, and
work with might and main. While the
old proverb, "Work while you work and
play while you play" is regarded and
recognized, in all instances whole-heart-
ed, deep, solid work is encouraged.
The students are expected to take part
in the prayer-meetingss and the B. Y.
P. U.
There are two societies: the Philopono-
clan for the girls, and the Phi Chi for
the boys. These societies meet weekly
and deep, solid work is done.
During the last years work much and
lasting good has been accomplished, both
mentally and spiritually. One hundred
and seventy-one young men and women
nave been sent out into the world to
fight the battles of life. Four States
North Carolina, South Carolina, Ken
lucky, and Missouri-have been repre-
sented; and many of the student-body
lave been led to the foot of the Cross of
Christ, and through the loving and ten
der influence of teachers and Christian
students, have been pointed to the Great
White throne above where all is peace
and love.
In sending forth this body of students
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billions and hopes are being realized, and
they feel that the harvest is ripening and
being garnered in.
Commencement began April %, 1905.
The program was very interesting and
was we'll and beautifully rendered.
Monday night, April %, the Philopono-
clan Society gave their entertainments.
They did credit to their society. The
program was welcomed with deep interest
and hailed with cheers which fairly rent
the night air.
The most interesting thing on the pro-
gram to many was the Gypsy play. The
gypsies looked very natural and gypsy
like. Shouts of cheer and delight were
waited out on the quiet night as the gyp-
sizes gracefully marched off the stage.
Tuesday the exercises were opened by
a song "Holy, Holy, Holy" followed by
prayer.
Rev. J. W. Perry from South Carolina
preached the baccalaureate sermon. His
text was found in Cor. 9:8.
His sermon was like the man-strong,
deep, and we'll delivered. He ended with
a sweet lecture to the student-body in