The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
.DR. LIE BREACHES
 AT GREENSBORO Commencement Exercises At Southern University THE ORATORICAL CONTESTS Miss Imogene Inee Little and MT. John vidmer, Both of Mobile, Were
 Married at Greensboro
 Yesterday.
THE ORATORICAL CONTESTS

Greensboro, June S.-(Special. .)-Dr. Jas. w. Lee, pastor of Trinity church of At. lanta, Ga, delivered the commencement sermon of the Southern university in the college chapel yesterday morning at II o'clock. His text was taken from the seventh chapter of Romans, 22, 23, A and q part of the 18th verse. Any attempt tc quote from the sermon would be to mar as perfect whole this powerful dis course. It was delivered with so much clearness and force that for one hour the large audience sat spell-bound by the power of marshaled facts and figures. Dense, indeed, must be the men who did not get higher and broader view of life after such a sermon. The sermon in the evening was delivered by the Rev. Ii. H. McNeil of Mobile and was heard With the same careful attention accorded the morning discourse.
 The speaker impressed his audience with the necessity of leading the Christian life, and delivered his message with much force and earnestness. Especially attrac- tive music had been arranged for both services. The large crowds assembled is an indication of the interest felt in the commencement.
 This morning at 1O:30 o'clock the annual sophomore prize Reclamation took place in the college chapel. The names of the speakers and their subjects are as fol- lows:
 Effects of the Death of Lincoln." Her. man B. Hammer; Temptation" Carl Preer; Tribute to Alabama Soldiers" A. Daniel; Thou Lowest Not Me. to My First Love-" MT. Richardson; '"Tho Foet Priest J. A. Elliott, Jr.; Mans Progress and Problems" C. A Geibel: The Need of the Present. S. D. Berry: Enthusiasm of Humanity" C. A. De- Bardeleben; "The Opportunity of South ern Women,' Henry P. Cooper; Amer ica's True Greatness s. c. Sims; 'An- chored,' MT. Hamilton; Silent Voices" Carl s. Cox; The Dark Shadow J. F. Mcleod; "The Unknown Speaker" C. H. Cleveland, Jr
 This afternoon at o'clock an interest ing exhibition of the gymnasium classes was given under Professor Richardson's skillful training. The exhibition was a most enjoyable one.
 This evening at S:30 o'clock the juniors oratorical contest took place. The pro- gramme was as follows: "The Voice of the North," Victor M. Shamburger; "Chinas Awakening" L. C. Brannan; Problem of Our Republic" Alonzo Abrams; American Patriotism" L. John Weber; "Our New Empire" R. P Cock ran; Opportunities of Today" O. c. Weaver; "Slumber Song of the Sea-" ladies' chorus.
 All of these young men are competing for medals which will be awarded We'd nesday.
 marriage of great interest to friends throughout the state took place this morn ing at the home of Dr. R. IT. Cobbs, when Mrs Imogene Inge Little and MT. John Vidmer both of Mobile were mar ried, Dr. Cobbs officiating. The house was exquisitely decorated for the occa- sion in cut flowers and presented a most artistic appearance. The bridegroom was attended by Inge Seden of Mobile as best man, and the bride, who wore a charming goingaway gown of brown silk, came in on the arm of Mrs. Inge Selden, After the ceremony wedding breakfast was served the assembled guests, after which MT. and Mrs. Vidmer left on the morning train for their home in Mobile.