The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-30
SCHOOL YEAR
COMES TO END
At D'FUNIAK
PALMER COLLEGE COMMENCE
MENT A VERY SUCCESSFUL AZ
FAIR AND PROSPECTS VERY
BRIGHT FOR THE FUTURE.
Special to The journal,

DeFuniak Springs, May 29.-The
commencement exercises of Palmer
College Academy were held in the
Chautauqua auditorium Wednesday,
May Gath, at 10 O'Clock. An air of
quiet dignity pervaded, and the eleven
young men and women Of the class
Of 1911 listened tntentiy while their
president. Rev. Lynn R. Walker, en-
phasized the ideals he has been trying
to instin into the hearts and minds of
the students Of Palmer College. Sew
eraI musical selections were given by
the students, and the announcements,
by the principal, Mr.. o. o. Fisher, for
the the coming year, were heard
with great interest. The scope of the
preparatory department has been en-
larged,r making It to include all Of the
grades Of the grammar school, and
Miss Mary McKfnnon, who has for so
long been associated with elementary
work, has been elected principal of
this department. We feel it a cause
for deep congratulation that we have
secured one who combines a thor
oughly scientific knowledge of teach
ing together with a deep love of child
nature. Mr.. Fisher also announced
that the equipment, for scientific pur-
poses, will be greatly added to. Mr.. B.
0. Shannon, a graduate of the Uni
vers1ty of North Carolina, comes to
Palmer College this year exceptionally
recommended as an English teacher,
Poe, professor Of English in the Uni
versity of Virginia. For the coming
year Palmer College will have a
faculty of which it is justly proud.
Delightful indeed have been the
many events preceding the commence
ment exercises. The Seniors were
banquted and feted. The spirit of the
college was manifested when the class
| Of 1910 gave to the class of 1911 a de-
| lightful reception at the home of Mr..
Richardson. Two of the members of
the class Of 1910 have this year COM
| pleted the freshman course at Palmer
College. The banquet given to the
| Senior class by the class of 1912, at
the home of the president, was greatly
enjoyed by all Five courses were at
| tractively served. The tables were
arranged In the shape of a Greek cross
and were beautifully decorated with
yellow daises, the class flower, and
festooned with garlands of the class
colors, yellow and white. During the
| fifth course toasts were exchanged be-
| tween classes, president and faculty
| IL gave Tie pI0S1QSIL ana faculty. Keen
pleasure TO hear number OF the class
! Of 1911 express their desire to con
tinue in the freshman year of Pal
mer College.
To Miss Carrie Walden, teacher OF
the elementary department, much
credit is due for the beautiful little
operetta, Snow White and the Sever
Saturday, May goth. Miss Catherine
Walker beautifully protrayed the char.
acter of Snow White, and the Misses
Campbell, Stinson and Jordan all die
their parts with ease and grace. The
elementary department aided effective.
ly in the tableaux and chorus
The commencement sermon wa.
preached by DR.. ]. Walton Graybiu, o.
Jacksonville, Fla, in the Chautauqus
auditorium, and was one Of great help.
fulness and spiritual inspiration t.
the students.
Sunday night the sacred concert wa!
rendered in the Presbyterian church
This will long be rendered for it!
great beauty by al present, and Mis-
be congratulated for the training O.
this chorus.
Monday night the annual concer
was held in Palmer chapel, and again
Miss Jordan demonstrated the fac
that both in piano and voice she is al
exceptional teacher.
Tuesday night the president gave t.
the senior class a reception at tn,
girls dormitory. This was largely at
tended and showed the interest Of tn,
community in the institution
Palmer College closes the year witt
the highest enrolment in its history
and for it's future is still more hope
full The beautiful new catalogue will
be gladly mailed to all friends inter
ested in Palmer College.