The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-06
COMMENCEMENT in
THE WOMAN'S COLLEGE

IN bursts OF music and enthusiastic
cheering. twenty-seven graduates OF
4 the Woman's College received the hon
ors or Alma Mater last Tuesday even.
lng, May 81. 1t has been an unusually
line session. Little sickness has been
knoWn among the girls who have
crowded the institution to its full ca
paclty. The work OF the session has
oeen marked by excellent good order,
and the spirit OF devotion to study
lhat high grade OF collegiate train
ing mas been dispensed, needs no cer-
tlncat1on to one who knows the schol-
ary qualities OF the men and women
composing the faculty Men. conspicu-
GUS In Virginia educational circles.
nave given high praise to the work
zone IN the Woman's College 1t is
one of the graceful ornaments OF the
city. and is worthy OF the respect and
admiration OF all the citizens Thoughts,
oeset by the most serious Limitations
and disadvantages, DR.. Nelson has toll
ed with brain. hand and heart through
seventeen years to build UP strong
and efficient school for girls and young
ladles. very magazine of energy.
culture and capacity, he has achieved
a success that wins for him the ap.ss
plause OF multitude OF friends. He
understands the methods Of teaching.
and what is just as Important, he
knows the nature OF girls. So skilful-
~ does he blend the firmness of disci-
pine with genrleness of manner that
his students love him with fliaI
devotion
The exercises OF the closing week
were full of variety and interest. at
tracing a large attendance on every
occasion. First came the graduates
recital, a rich and brilliant musical en-
tertatnment that have never known
eXcelled. Mrs. Martin, vocal instruc-
tor. and Professors Reinhart and UnkeL
instructors in instrumental music, 70.
celved hearty congratulations on the
artistic work of their pupils. It was
beautiful as a shower OF pearls. 1t
was not my fortune to see the art OK
hlbtt. nor to witness the exercises or
the preparatory department. but ac-
cording to report. both reached high
order OF excellence, The class day or
the graduates was a time when the
fountains OF laughter and tears were
unsealed. The farewell songs, the his
tory and the prophecy stirred tender
est emotions In the great throng.
DR.. George Cooper. an old-time friend
and patron of the school, preached the
annual sermon on Sunday night TO
large congregation. In the Grace Street
Baptist Church. Many friends were de-
lighted to hear once more the beloved
former pastor OF the First Baptist
Church.
Monday afternoon the alumnae had
their annual meeting and dinner at the
jefferson Hotel. On Tuesday evening.
May 81. the grand finale was reached.
TNac new moon In the western sky was
not half so beautiful as that half circle
OF lovely girls on the stage looking
out on the we'll filled Academy OF
Music. Governor Mann was the orator.
and his timely. inspiriting address was
received with applause. Drs, Martin
and Nelson bestowed the diplomas. and
others presented medals. won By merit
In music and composition Then tho
stage burst into bloom. Bouquets fill-
cd the laps of the girls and piled them i
selves in heaps at their feet. Music.
cheers and clapping of hands filled
the air. Joy was unccnhned, The M.
A. degree. the highest honor OF the
College, was won by Miss Quisenberry.
OF Richmond and by request or Dr.
Nelson, the diploma was conferred by
Governor Mann. The degree OF I'D.
Lift" was conferred by the trustees on q
Miss Matte Cooke, president OF Hol-
Inns Institute, eltclting another round
OF applause from the great assemblage.
DR.. Nelson spoke fdw words ot
praise and blessing, and declared tina "
session OF l909-10 at an end So tho
bright vision faded and became holy
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