The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-13
EWING COLLEGE
COMMENCEMENT
CAlRolTES PARTICIPATED IN THE
EVENT AND ONE OF THEM
SPEAKS IN HIGH TERMS OF
THE INSTITUTION AND ITS
WORK FOR SOUTHERN ILL.
NoIs.
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The writer has made a new dis
covery in Egypt and II is some
thing even more valuable than the
extensive bed OF coal 1t is nothing
less than a living college of high
grade work II is located in the pret-
Ity and healthy town Of Ewing, where
many Of our Southern Illinois young
men and young women are receiving
a liberal education. IT is the only col
lega in Egyptian territory, and thf
commencement exercises that have
Just closed are of more than ordinary
concern to every Cairoite who is in
terested in education.
The baccalaureate sermon was
preached on Sunday morning by Rey
S. G. Ohrum, pastor Of the Cairo Bap
list church. His subject was, "Life's
Noblest Career" Heb. 12,1 In the
afternoon he gave an address to the
students, and in the evening he
preahed at the Baptist church.
A great address was delivered on
commencement day by Or. Euclid b,
Rogers, D. D. of Springfield, ILL., His
subject was, THE End of Education
Not Learning"
The following degrees were con-
ferred by President Leayett. Doctor
of Literature, Prof. c. NJ stephens;
Doctor of Divinity Rev. w. r. An.
dere1, and another brother; Doctor Of
Philosophy, Rev w. r. Milliken,
Prof f, E. Lurton, Rev. James Ryer
son, Rev W. ]. Holtzclaw.
There were nine graduates from the
college department four graduates
from the music department. One OF
the diplomas in the collegiate depart
ment was given to Mrs. Effie Link
Roberts of Cairo, who preferred 70
accept a certificate of matrimony sew.
eral years ago instead of finishing the
few more months of the college
course. But matnrer judgment per
suaded her. during the past year, 70
complete the college work and to sit
among the graduates this commence
ment So now our admired citizen
has her diploma Of graduation as well
as her diploma of matrimony She
deserves the congratulations Of her
Cairo friends.
A Domestic Science department has
lately been established at Ewing ny
Mr.. Letter of Zeigler, Ill.
About year ago Andrew Carnegie
offered to the college $4,000 for 2
library building on the condition that
other friends raise an additional like
amount. which has been done, and the
twenty thousand dollars will soon be
on the campus In the form OF the
beautiful library building.
At the suggestion of Pres. Leavett
there was formed THE Historical So
city of Southern Illinois, There was
also established THE Ewing College
Lyceum Bureau to utilize the alent
at the college and elsewhere to pro
vide lectures for the towns of South
ern Illinois.
There were the usual contests for
prizes. Two of these prizes were gold
medals while two others We're in solid
cash.
The society reunions brought togeth-
er many of The visiting students, with
the Autter of banners and the display
Of colors. and all the thrilling delight
the friendly rivalry of college so
cietes.
The o tlook for the college is bright
er than ever The visiting students
and friends were bubbling over with
enthusiasm. and the roll of students
for next year promises much enlarge
mcnt.
The next move that Pres. Lcavett
hoDes to begin soon is the new
Science Hall. A Common" is also in
view where the students will all meet
at meals.
II was also interesting 70 meet at
Ewing one of our Cairo young men,
AIr. Shields. the stepson of our hon
ored assistant county clerk. Mr.. sam
mans.
The next call from Ewing is for ~
School OF Evangelism to be held
here Jrly 90 TO August /, 1907. Capa-
bic lecturers are engaged. and ten adj
dresses are to be given by the Cairo
! isltor
Young men and young women who
are thinking abou; college would do
well TO write q President Leavet for
.erms and particulars.
CAIROITE.
Cairo. lll. June 10, 1907.