Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-25
GRADUATES HEAR SERMONS
CLASSES LISTEN TO BACCALAU
REATE DIsCoURsEs.
Bishop Mcdowell of Chicago Speaks
at Howard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
in Other Schools.

The baccaIaureate sermon TO the grad
yates of Howard University was de-
livered Yesterday afternoon by Bishop
w. F. Mcdowell of the Methodist Epis-
copa Church. Chicago. The exercises
were held in Andrew Rankin Memorial
Chapel
The 100 or more graduates wearing caps
and gowns and led by the choir marched
to the chapel. where they We're received
by Rev. Wilbur Thirkield. president OF
the university. and Bishop Mcdowell. The
choir chanted anthems. under the direc-
ton of Miss Lulu De We're Childress.
Bishop Mcdowell urged the graduates
to make a correct Interpretation Of life
before starting on their careers. He said
that they should not build above their
heads. but that they must keep the way
clear, SO that they may attain great
things.
Actions That Portray Character.
interpret life in the presence Of ur-
gent needs and tremendous opportunities
1t is your actions in the high moments OF
life that portray character. You must
not give way TO life's emotions. keeI
constantly before you the vision of God
and mankind
Second. interpret life with the sense
Of opportunity. l am not afraid Of life's
enthusiasm. but of LIES eternal eau
lions. You have completed the various
courses of your education upon which
you entered inAthis institution. You nave
attained power and learned the truth. 20
then, into life with the resolution tC
endure the burdens which the world viii
place upon YOU and shed light and ban
ish ignorance.
with the education you have received
your services are invaluable in eieva1ing
those of your race in the south. If nee
essary do not hesitate to labor in for
eign field
Saviors of the Downtrodden.
Go out from Howard University re-
solved to bear Gods burdens. and carry
on His work. Be the saviors of the down
troddeu.
IT am not a: all certain that you will
| make a living or be rlch. but never dio
any set Of people come into greater era
Of opportunity than the graduates Of the
present time.
Lastly, interpret life with a sense Of
unity Close that chasm In life between
what YOU know and what you do. Give
life at it's beginning the direction yot
would like to have 1t keep until the end
Undertake life's great tasks. not witt
the contention that you are a strong
race. bu; with the contention at Goo
terpret life with sense of God. and yOl
| may rest assured your careers will be
successful.
Discourse by DR.. Mason.
| DR. I.andon Randolph Mason Of Rich
mond Va. preached the baccalaureats
sermon to the graduates of Gunston Hal
and the Bristol School. In ST. Margaret:
| Church. Connecticut avenue and Bancroft
place. last evening.
THE foundation Of the womanly WON
an he said has already been laid II
the days now over. and If it is cherished
and nursed there should be no reason II
the world why your careers should be
otherwise than successful. The woman
who keeps in mind the delicacy of Won
anhood is generally the one who makes 6
success of life. On the other hand, thu
one who aspires to carry herself I'm
| masculine manner through life canno
expect to receive anything but the con
| tempt of her associates"
At National Park Seminary.
Rev L. G. B. Pierce. pastor of Al
Souls Church. yesterday Afternoon
preached the baccalaureate sermon at thu
| National Park Seminary. Forest Glen
| Md The chapel was decorated with
spring flowers. DIR. Pierce took for hi!
subject 1.-The Power Of Prayer