The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-07-26
he Lilies Bloom


Of the morning Prof Roscoe Gilmors
Stott, Of the Department OF English of
the Eastern Kentucky State Normal
In his remarks Mr.. Noland explained
that Prof Stott had been through Tie
common schools and University, thus
being eminently capable Of delivering
an address TO common sch lol graduates.
but this was not all Prof S,oit is
man OF recognized talents being
writer Of fame and one Of the brai siesl
men we've had in our State aud com
munity. Prof Siotf. though unassuni-
ing and modest as school girl, i'm
mediately captured his audience by
saying that Mr.. NoAnd being anxious
That the boys and girls should nave the
best, had written TO Pres. Taft and tried
to secure him to deliver the address
but the president refused because he Is
a Republican aud didn't thinl, it wise
TO come 10 a Democratic state Then he
tried to get Champ Clark who refused,
Pres. Lowell Of Harvard also had an
excuse and he finally asked him because
he thought him boyish enough 10 talk
TO the kids This brought The audience
close TO him AT once and for nearly an
hour he held them unwaveringly, develo-
ping beautifully the Biblical subject,
And on the top of the pillar was lily
work, thus was the work Of the temple
finished. Artistically and delicately
he builded before them pillar, the pillar
that each one builds in life, laying
first firm and ample foundation, then
the perfectly rounded, symmetrical,
shaft or body and finally the top.
Summing up he said that the pillar
must be perfectly symmetrical, it must
be strong and solid and after Shis, on
the top must come the lilly work "
The spirit Of appreciation, kindnes,
tact. broadness and the spirit of lifting
all constitute the lily work on the top
Of the pillar. Thus at the last If all are
put together the one who is Bigger"
than any mortal will say, well done
the good and faithful servant" Mr..
Stott posses the unusual ability TO com
bine the sublime aud ridiculous without
losing the identity Of either element and
his audience was in almost continuous
panorama of smiles and tears. Many
others besides the boys and girls of the
class will long remember and carry
with them the ideal" pillar built for
them in Mr.. Stotts address. they will
build pillars for themselves "and on
the top Of the pillar will be lily work.
Miss Traynor sang a solo in her usual
sweet and expressive manner and Mr..
holland presented the Diplomas to the
youthful graduates The male quartet
sang Silver Threads among the Gold
and DR.. Scanlon pronounced the
benediction. a short afternoon session
called at 1880 to dispose Of some impor-
tant business. Some time was given Ia
a discussion of grading and Classiiica-
tion and the reports Of the COMMITTEES
called for The various association
committees were not prepared to report
and upon request by Mr.. Coates, Mr..
holland named special committe. com
posed of the chairmen of the various
division committeesito meet,with himand
Instructor Coates Saturday August l2'
for further plans. The special com,
Committee is: Division No. Mis-,
Mamie Boudinot, Division No. ,, Mis-,
Marian holland, Division No. 3, Mis-,
Adilia Fox, Division No 4. Miss Maude
Crandall, Division No. Miss Stella
Hendren, Division No. Mrs Massie
Powell The Resolutions committed
reported a number of good resolutions
but they were not lied with the secreta-
ny in time for this report however We
would do the teachers and the Instruc-
tor an injustice if we did not sayi thai
the teachers pledged themselves L
the support of proposed new legislation
for the benefit of the county and state
schools. Especially are they in favor oil
raising money for new buildings and
of securing more thoroughbred efficient
supervision in all branches. And as a
closing word we would pay Miss Mary
Traynor the hearty appreciation she 81
richly deserves for the melody she has
kept about us during this.week. Under
her able direction song has been where
song would not and it is indeed good foI
Emusic hath charms that prevent:
our being altogether prosy. The
success of this year is the steps upor
which we will mount to greater success,
next year.