The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
BRENAU CHATAUQUA
ANNUAL EVENT IN EUFAULA BEE
 GINS AUsPICI0UsLY.
Great Threng of People Join fn Homer- ing Yeung Women Graduates
 --Cfty ts in Gay

Eufaula, May 20.--(Special )--The formal opening of the Brenau chau- tauqua here began with the first en- tertainment of the program which was held at the theatre tonight under the auspices of the otterbein Male Quar- tette. Never in the history of Eufauia has the city presented such a gay and fest i've appearance In it's decorations of black and gold. the college colors. Mer- chants along Broad Street seem to have vied with each other in the uniqueness of designs while pendants of every conceivable shape span Broad Street and ornament every machine and ve- hicic that pass the thoroughfares. The young men and women have donned the colors in hat bands and rosettes and as far as the eye can scan flags and banners of the same material are wav- ing ( welcome to all corners. The appearance of the auartette was hailed with delight by all music loving people and the splendid auditorium of the new theatre was thronged before body. citizens and visitors who were charmed and delighted throughout the evening.
 The military band assisted with a number of selections and greatly pleas ed the audience.
 The program embraced gems of song that were clear and liquid. together with bell ringing that introduced novel features
 The auartette will remain through out the Chautaudua season and will assist in other entertainments. Its repertoire is extensive and embraces classical and conlical selections that never fail to call forth applause.
 The morning and afternoon exercises were given over to the graduating class and were held in the chapel Of the institution. President Pierce made an interesting talk to the class and upon his request short talks were also made by the Seniors.
 The program this afternoon was highly interesting and instructive and drew out a large gathering Of the citizens. At the appointed hour Miss Eva Chandler played a beautiful march by Chopin and prayer was offered by Rev. Bertram E. Brown. Following this the class ode was read by Miss Florrie Ben Kaigier. Then came the history of the class. by the class. and the class song.
 As class prophet. Miss Serena Brown, of this city. was equal to the occasion, and read a beautifully prepared paper on the subject.
 A tribute to the faculty was the next feature, and this paper was prepareu and read by Miss Carrie Spuriock of Eufaula.
 An oration by Miss Kathleen Ham mock followed. after which Miss Cor inne Pearce favored the audience with an exquisite vocal solo.
 At this juncture the class retired and was followed by the audience to the campus, where the next feature was announced as 'interment. The pro- gram embraced ivy planting by Miss Emma Gary, class will by Miss Leore Tedford. and the class song by the class. after which the benediction was pronounced by Rev. M. B. Wharton. The occasion has been pronounced one of the most interesting of the schools closing and reflects great credit upon those in charge who spared no pains in seeing that every featurs was perfect
 Tomorrow the closing exercises Of lthe Sanford Street School will occupy the morning hours, when the graduat- ing essays will be read and the diplo- mas will be awarded. Prof. Edgar Wright will also deliver an address.