The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-06-02
Faculty
Reelected
AND PRESIDENT PRAISED AT,
CONCLUSION OF A. & Nj.
COLLEGE ANIMALS.
Historical dramR Written by Mrs.
Dudley was II feature in the cIos-
ing exercises OF the school over
which her husband presides.
Geo. r. King.)

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Greensbro, N. c., May 3O-Begin-
ing with a baccalaurate sermon by
the Rt. Rev. l.. j. Copin, D. D., l.. l..
d., May 22, the commencement ex-
erclses Of the A, and M. College for
the Colored Race in this city, We're
or especial interest to the Afro
American folks In North Caron.1a.
Bishop sCoppins sermon was a
mastery effort which inspired the
cultured and representative audlen-
tn at taxed the seating capact.y OF
the audience fn ths 's6ff sf-"$sSSSti3'
The scope Of the Influence of this
college, with through trained
FACULTY and officials noted for their
executive abilities, and, the potent
influences exerted by the graduates
OF this college for the highest
usefulness, influenced the board Of
education for Maryland until these
noted educators highly commended
thls institution for it's great work,
and the members Of the board Der-
sonally visited the college several
weeks ago to adopt the methods Of
the college for the contemplated A.
and M. college for the Afro-Ameri
can people in Maryland.
With the usual spirit that char
acterized Y. M. G. A. workers, the
progress Of this phase Of the college
activities was an excellent one.
The feature Of the program for the
mechanical society May 23, was the
annual address by Prof. A. L.
Meeane, principal of Kentucky Nor
NAL and Industrial school.
May 24th, the main occasion of
the day was the anniversary Of the
mechanical society, Prof. John H.
Green B. s., principal Williston
graded schools in Wilmington, N. c.,
Delng the principal speaker. His
subject was "The Negro Mechanic"
A historical drama entitled Glow
snail | go up to my Father" Was
rendered May 2Gth, excellently Dor
traylng the progress Of industry and
education from the time Of Charles
H., Of England down to the present
day, and the achievements Of such in
stltutions as the A. and NJ. College.
The author Of this drama and the
composer Of the college song is the
brllllaDt wife Of president Jas. B.
Dudley.
The commencement address was
delivered by Mr.. Clarence Roe, edit
or Progressive Farmer, RALEIGH
May 26th.
The subject Of Mr.. Roe's address
was, THE Message Of the White
South to the Colored Race" He
said the South realizes that it is no
longer benefited by the ignorent
Negro and its demands is that the
Negro become intelligent and eff
clent; that the safety of both races
demands that the Negro develop in
dustrial efficiency and worthy charac-
ter.
The report Of the board Of trustees
Of the college by president Dudley,
Tor the years work was teeming with
unprecedented records Of the college
excellent work a III glowing results
attained since It has become an in
situtiOn for males only.
The entire faculty and emplov-
ees of the college were elected for
the ensuing year.
The boards praise Of president
Dudley's successful conducting Of af-
fairs was significant and concrete re-
cognition given him.
The alumni anniversary and ban
quet the evening Of May 26, were the
social event Of the season in
'Greensbro.