The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-06-10
STATE UNIVERSITY
Louisville, KY, Closes Its Thirty
first Year-Exercises Excellent.

a ~tnlrly-lISI commencement eA0A
cises of State University, Louisville,
KY, closed May %, 1910, as one of the
most successful and satisfactory in its
history. Friends from afar as well as
the citizens attended every exercise
and the chapel was crowded to a tax
ing capacity.
For the first time all the exercises
were held on the grounds except the
graduating exercises which were held
at McCauley's Theater. This change,
however, did not effect the attendance
but rather increased the audiences
that cam out night after night to
witness the exercises.
The alumni association held its an
nual meeting Tuesday evening, May
II, when the Rev. Alexander Harmon,
A. B., delivered an able n forcible
address on Opportunity" Wednes-
day evening an appreciative audience
listened to another able address deliv-
cred by Rev. j. E. Wood, d. D., of
Danville, Ky. His address was deliv-
cred under the auspices of the Litera-
~ Society and the speaker was intro
duced by its President, Mr.. William
V. McLawler. DR.. Wood was at his
best and his address will long be re
membered by all who heard him.
Thursday evening the undergradu-
ates entertained the anxious crowd
that had been gathering since an ear
" hour. Prof. John G. Blanton pre-
sided as master of ceremonies. On
this program all the departments
were represented.
Friday evening the Annual Musicale
was given and another large audience
greeted the young men and women OF
the Music Department. Selections
from the leading masters were render
ed and the audience reluctantly dis
missed after the notes of the last Sc
lection died away.
In the Domestic Science Hall the
exhibits from the sewing, millinery
and commercial departments were
carefully examined. The work of both
teachers and pupils was highly com
plimented. The grand opening Of the
Millinery and Domestic Science Depart
ments was held in April under the di-
rection of Miss Mary Belle Anderson,
principal. A few select hats, however,
were on exhibition during commence
ment week.
Sunday evening at 6 o'clock the Bac-
%calaureate Sermon was delivered by
President Amiger, A. NJ, d. d. The
large audience assembled had beer
. gathering since an early hour and
there was not standing room. His
theme was Emancipation" taken
from the text, John 1892. President
Amiger was at his best and many as.
serted that it was the best Baccalaure
ate Sermon they had heard for years
Monday morning at 10 o'clock the
Ministers and Deacons' Union, by
special invitation held their session ir
the University Chapel. At the close
of the regular service meeting, a me
mortal service was held in memory o.
the late DR.. r. H. Porter, of George
town, Ky. A short program was rem
dered in which the following tool
part: Rev. N. P. Marrs, D. D., linet
hymn, "Blest be the tie that binds.
VIM, H. Johnson; DR.. c. H. ParrisI
offered prayer; Rev. G. F. Watson
spoke of DR.. Porter as can Ideal Mil
i%ster;" Miss Matte Mae Brown san
a solo, "Just Over There" Mr.. w. F
Steward spoke of DR.. Porter as
Baptist Minister and PASTOR" n
marks were made by President Am
ger; Rev. J.. H. Perdue announce
hymn, Saved by Grace" and Will
the audience softly sang, DR.. Gaddi
leaning on the arm of President Am
ger, walked down the aisle to the spC
where hung the yelled portrait of Il
great Baptist hero, DR.. r. H. Porte
and ~reverently unveiled the same,
memorial fund was then collected
honor of our deceased brother.
Monday evening marked an epo'
in the history of the institution, Wh'
80 young men and women receiv
diplomas and certificates from the
rious departments.
The Collegiate Department was re
resented by Mr.. r. H. G. Mitchell
a we'll prepared Grafton on "Citizt
ship, Suffrage and the Negro" \
Atwood Cabell, of the Normal Depa
ment, spoke we'll on "The RestlessnC
Of the Age" Miss Matte E. Jon
Of the same department, spoke
"The Influence of Woman"
Aaron w. w, Simerton, the fl
speaker of the evening, swayed
audience while he addressed them
"What Can a Young Man Do For
Country"
Mr.. William B. Bailey represen-
the Medical Department and spoke
"The Unity of Medical Science" in
logical and scientific manner 7