The Bourbon news., 1911-06-02
MILLERSBURG ITEMS.

A day of tender memories, day of
hallowed associations, a day of happy
reunion, day of Home Coming to our
Alma Mater. Such was May %, for
the Alumnae of Millersburg Female
College. On the spot where slXtyone
years ago this historic institution was
founded were gathered on this glad
day more than hundred of her daugh-
ters, the old, the middle-aged and the
young to hold sweet communion, and
strengthen the tie which binds us close
| and ever loser. Fond memory brought
the light of other days around US. and
while we missed the absent voices of
companions. friends and teachers, it
was a day of perfect harmony. The
greeting by Miss Lille Letton, of the
class of '92, and the response by Mrs.
w. NJ Britt, of the class of To. were
worthy of the hearty applause which
they received. The roll call by classes
began with 1857. which year was re-
sponded ito by Mrs. America Miller
Butler, of Millersburg. who has the
honor of being one of the first gradu-
ates from nj. F. &. Nearly every year
nad representatives. Mrs. Matte
Sanders Van Deren, of Cynthiana. of
the class of '6Z. took us back to the
days of yore by rendering piano Sc
lection of Old Time airs. play Led with
fingers yet deft. and with the ola time
sweet touch so full of melody.
But the sweetest memory of all was
that of our most honored and beloved
teacher, Mrs. S. c. Trueheart, Of
Nashville. Tenn. Most of her long
and useful life has been spent in edu
catonal work. For many years DR..
and Mrs. Trueheart conducted a re-
nowned school for girls at Staunton.
Va. For nine years she was Lady
Principal of MilleIsburg Female Col
lege. going from there to fill the same
honored position at Prices Seminary,
she wss Secretary of the WOman's
Board OF Missions of the M. Z. church,
South, with headquarters at Nashville.
Her enforced absence en- this happy
occasi IN sounded a note of sadness, yet
W fit her spirit " ith US throughout
! the cay. IL was spirit of love which
prompted tie Trueheart giils to have
| her portrait painted, as token of
their devotion, and as memorial to
her for ali time to come. Mrs. Gene
M liam Phillips launched this move
ment, and through her uDtiring efforts
saw that it was brought to a consum-
nation. We were indeed fortunate in
securing the services cf Mrs. Sarah
Ward Conley. of Nashville. She is the
daughter of the founder of Ward Semi
nary, Nashville, portraitpainter of
vice fame, and marked ability, and
has studied abroad under French and
Italian masters. 1t is rare picture
she gave US, rich in colCring, true in
detail, one which would grace the
walls of any art gallery, and will be
an honor to the halls of M. f. c.
In a gracious manner Mrs. Phillips
gave an address on The Work, Some
Incidentals Characterizing it, its In |
spiration. the Artist " Her soul was
in this service of love which she rem
dered. to her dear teacher and friend, !
and it was voiced ip her remarks |
Little Miss Caroline Mcintyre unveil-
ed the portrait, and gave few sweet. |
childish words in memory of her saint |
ed mother. Mrs. Carrie Current Nc
Intyre. Mrs. Jennie Graves Arm
strong, of Logan. W. Va, in a very
fitting address presented the portrait
to the College. 1t was accpeted with
a few appropriate remarks by Miss
Grace Turner. daughter of Mrs. Elma
Grinstead Turner. Miss Lille Letton
reaO a CenOer message from MIS-. rue
heart.
Around the banquet tatle was
feast of reason. and flow of SOUL"
After satisfying tine physical being
with the best of the land, everyone
was in the happiest mood. The toast
mistress, Miss Allie Ball. presided in
a most felicitous manner. There were
toasts to the Luncheon, the Absent,
the Alumnae. the Years of 71-76, Col
lege Days, former Presidents Of the
College. and as a special privilege, we
allowed President Fisher. Mr.. Hamil.
ton. of West Virginia. and Dr. Hardie.
returned Missionary from Seoul.
Corea. to add to the sparkling wit and
kindly sentiment of the toasts of the
ladies'. AS fitting close to this fes-
tive occasion. Mrs. Mary Thornton
Cnnnell. of Paris. gave touching
tribute to Mrs. Trueheart in a toast
which voiced the sentiment Of each of
US.
The toast from every heart WAS
"God bless Mrs. Trueheart." And
again Coo bless Miilersburg Female
College, and may she send out many
more daughters to gladden. the world
and rise up to call her blessed.
RUTH BEALL.