The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-06-10

The fOTty-tifth annual commence
ment of Fisk University was concluded
Wednesday morning with the gradual
ing exercises of the college class. The
morning was an ideal one for such an
occasion. The sun shone brightly or
natures foliage on a June day preg-
mated with all the sweetness Of early
summer that makes life a dream
around historic Fisk.
The exercises opened with an organ
prelude, Triumphial March, from
s"Naanlan," by Prof. N. w. Ryder. The
Chapel was we'll filled before 10 o'clock
and by the time the mammoth pipe
organ began to peal forth it's melodis-
tic strains there was scarcely a seat
to be found on either floor.
At 1905 the graduating class march
ed in and around the side isles and
took their seats Prayer was offered
by DR.. A. J. Kumler, rector of the
Trinity Episcopal Church. Miss Carr
rendered the beautiful piano solo,
Brilliant Variations" by Chopin; Will
liam Floyd lines. Nashville, was the
first speaker. His subject was "Civic
Consciousness which he handled in
masterful manner. The next speaker
was Julian Dawson, Albany, Ga. He
spoke on "a Mans Contribution to
His Generation" Mr.. Dawson is q
natural-born orator, and the applause
he received bespoke the approval of
the vast audience present. Miss Ward
sang "Orpheus with His Lutte" in a
beautiful soprano voice that brought
down the house. Universal Peace"
was the subject of Joseph Emmett FL
lison, of Helena, Ark. Mr.. Ellison
spoke with ease and with flow Of
oratory that is Of the highest charac-
ter. President Gates at this juncture
called on ,the Fisk Jubilee Quartette.
In the way of an opology for request
ing them to sing so unexpectedly he
said the members of the quartette had
said they had not sung together for
some time, and we're not in good
trim, 'eWell," said DR.. Gates, 1--WE
want to hear how badly they can sing
when they are out of trim" The au
dience gave cheer after cheer when
those familiar figures, Prof. j. w.
Work, Messrs Ryder, King and
Myers, who have recently refreshed |
the minds of thousands throughout |
the country of Fisk and her aim, We're
seen vending their way to the plat
form The members of the quartette
were compelled to render two selec-
tions before quiet could be restored.
Miss Ethel Allyne Turpin, Nashville,
made a brilliant speech on ga Sign
of the Times" Miss Turpin is tho
daughter of Prof Turpin, who has
taught in the public school of Nash
Citv for many years. An organ solo,
1920" Mcdowell, was rendered by
Miss Grass. The last speaker of the
morning was Charles Ferdinand R1-
man, of Bay City. Mich. His was the
crowning effort of the day. He han
died his subject like man of many /
years of experience. Mr.. Roman is the
nephew of DR.. c. " Roman, the fam
Gus specialist of this city. Mr.. Wes-
ley sang "Hybrias, the Cretan"
Diplomas were conferred upon the
following by DR.. Gates:
James William Carter, Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn; Julian Dawson, Magma
Cum Laude, Albany, Ga; Joseph EN-
nett Ellison, Helena, Ark; John Az
ere Flowers, Mt. Adams, Ark; John
Jay Green, Lexington, KY. Byrd
James Holland, Cum Laude, Austin
Tex; William Lloyd lines, Magma Cum
Laude, Nashville; Beecher Arnett Jack