The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-06-18
COMMENCEMENT AT TURNER
NORMAL, SHELBYVILLE.

Never before in the history of the
institution has Turner Normal Col
lege had such an auspicious closing
as characterized the commencement .
exercises last week. From first to
last it was a series of rich and rare
entertainment and amusement.
1t opened with the beautiful drama
Snow White" by the children of the
intermediate grades. 1t was we'll rem
dered and seemed to be highly en-
joyed by all. One of the most bril-
period was the play East Lynne"
which was presented at the City Au-
ditorium. The house was crowded, |
and many who bad seen the drama
played on several other occasions
said that this was the best that they
had ever witnessed, regardless of the
fact that these were only students.
A large number of the trustees who
are the leading ministers of the
A. M. E. church were present. Miss
Dora A. Jones, of Nashville, was the
leading lady, playing the part of
Lady Isabel" Mr.. Lucius Ferguson
sustained himself well as "Sir Francis
Levison," the villain.
The oratorical and elocutionary
contest for gold medals was a most
interesting feature, also, of the sea-
son. Miss Ocie w. Jordan, of Mt.
Pleasant, captured the prize for elo-
cution, speaking "The Actors Story"
The prize for oratory was won by Mr..
J. Edward Erwin, of Wartrace.
The address to the alumni was de-
livered by Rev N. P. Greggs, of Fay
etteville, on Wednesday night. 1t
was brilliant grafton.
Commencement day came Thurs
day Twelve young people received
diplomas from the English Depart
ment The following persons appeared
on the program; Master w. Philip
Jordan, of Pulaski, salutatorian; Miss
Bulah B. Farmer, of Chattanooga,
class historian; Miss Geneva Phillips,
of Nashville, class prophet, and Mas
ter B. A. j. Jones, of Mt Pleasant, val
edictorian So touching and pathetic
was the effect of the valedictory, the
class song and the singing of Far
: Away" that many persons were
moved to tears.
The baccalaureate address delivered
by DR.. w. Sampson Brooks, of Nash
vile, was a masterpiece of eloquence
and philosophy. Many were heard to
say that it was the finest address they
had ever listened to. Bishop H. B.
Parks, D. D., was present during the
entire commencement period, and
made several short speeches. He
CAME to hold the trustees meeting.
A larger number of visitors was
present than have ever before attend
ed a commencement at Turner Nor
NAL Besides the ministerial trustees
from all over the state, whose names
are too numerous to mention, several
other distinguished visitors were pres
ent, among whom were Mr.. Horace D.
Slater, general newspaper CORE
spondent, and Prof H. T. Healing,
editor of the A. M. e. Review.
The following corps of teachers
were elected for the ensuing session:
DR.. ]. A. Jones, reelected by unan
imous vote, president; Mrs. N. B. Ben,
son, matron; Mr.. R. P. Purdy, profess
or of mathematics; Miss M. e. Brook.
ms, music teacher; Miss Mabel B
Mckay, instructor in domestic art;
Mrs. ]. A. Jones, preceptress in
charge of the ladies' hall.
The Trustees Board will meet in
August to consider the matter OF
erecting a new building for the girls
Cormitory.
President Jones will spend the most
part of the summer travelling in the
interest of the college.
1t is expected that quite a number
of select people will spend a few
weeks at the time out at Turner Nor
NAL as a summer resort. Mrs. N. B
Benson, the Matron, will be in charge
during the sumer.