Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-12


week. On Monday. afternoon an in
teresting missionary address was de-
livered before the Christian associa-
lions by Rev. j. w. Bean on the. sui
ject, "Why believe in Foreign
Missions after which reception
was held in the association rooms. g..
. Monday evening was given t. the
junior class who delivered, their ora
tons in the best manner possible
and gave us good idea OF what may
be in store for us in 1913. The pro-
gram given was; Vocal solo, Good
bye, Marian Bollman; orations, were
America and Peace, Helen f. Joseph;
Property and Character, Archie R.
Wheeless; China and Christian OPP
portunity, Neva Copeland, violin solo,
G. c. Bollman; Necessity of Reform
in Legal Procedure, ]. H. Joseph;
The Christ that is to be, Alfred 5.
Nickless, Chorus, Schoogy Shoes Girls
Glee club. 80.
Tuesday afternoon the seniors had
their class days exercises in which
they took their last chance to get
jokes on their fellow students, give
heir class history and make prophe-
sizes for their future. a. ~
Tuesday evening was the Nntshell
entertainment for the benefit Of the
college paper, The Nutshell, and was
very amusing. 1t was representa-
ton of number Of "The Gentle
mans Home Companion, The Bride
grooms Number. The picture on the
cover was represented by tableau
as were some other parts, Advertise
ments were given, music. fancy
work department and fashions and
childrens page. 1t was a very enjoy
able evening.
Wednesday morning was the an
nual meeting of the college board OF
trustees. The reports of the presl
dent and treasurer were very satls
factory. The greatest need at pres
ent seems to be a new gymnasium
The students themselves are urging
the building of one and commlttee
Of them was appointed TO assls'
President Reed in getting the tunds
They are Fletcher Aitchison, A. +
Nick.ess and Archie Wheeless
On Wednesday evening the annua
alumni banquet was held in the Pres'
hvterian church after which the an
rual address was given by Rev. Dan
iel Russell, D. D., of New YORK. Inc
banquet was served by the Armenian
society, Dr.. e. A. Bess Of Clinton
served as POSTMASTER. The response
we're ITO Whom Honor Is Due, "
t,ahs, "The Worst OF it," MISS MAR
:e Agnew, DECORATIONS, Mrs: Eli"a
beth Hendee, winning the L., Rev
Oscar Behrens, "Lenox Traditions
Rev Charles Ensign, The Large
Lenox", President Reed. At eish
o'clock the audience assembled Il
the auditorium to listen to the al
,,rass the subject of which was
.Noral Leadership" and was listened
t. with much interest by large
number.
Thursday was very beautiful gay
for the graduating exercises OF Liz
class of 1912. The march was pray
ID nv Misses Miller and Joslin. The
orations were given as follows; In'
Social Problems and Christian Du'
los" Fern Genevieve West, nj
proeress Of World Freedom" Pau
cunningham Melrose, Culture in Ed
ncation" Elizabeth Orr, Mohamlhe'
ana his Doctrine, Belden Dennlson.
The other members OF the class "er'
Misses Marie Agnew, Mable Kelsey
Leila Pitt and ]. French. ave
tho orations an excellent address
was given by Rev. George L. Rooin
eon Ph. D.. D. D. of Mccormick sem
mary Chicago, on christian Educa
ton and Success" Just before thf
audience was dismissed Dr. rams
president of the board OF trustees '
presented to President Reed So'
with which he was to take a muc'
needed and well earned vacation
The ball game beween the alumni
and students was won by the stu
dents.
The presidents reception in 'h'
,ftarnoon was attended by a large
number of people.
Thursday evening the graduating
exercises of the pupils of music ahe
exnression took place and was at
tended by the largest audience ever
in the college chapel. The program
given was very entertaining. POKE
De Concert, Miss Fern West, inc
Man in the Shadow, Belden Dennl
son, Sonata Pathetique, Fern "es'
Her First Appearance, Helen Joseph
vocal duet, Go Pretty Rose, MISS
Mac kenzie and Miss Miller, Love
IN Balloon, Belden Dennison, Al
Assisted Providence, Helen Joseph
Butterfly Etude, Op. 80, No. D. Love
Dream Valse, flat, Fern west her
cd in Costume, Belden Dennlson' MD
rianni. Helen Joseph, Scene l. Her
obs Farewell, Scene 2, Herods re
turn. A matter Of interest concern
ing two of the members OF the class
of 1912 is: The parent OF PAU Mel
rose and the mother OF Miss Ferl
West, were members of the same
graduating class, that of 1887.
And this closes another year o.
Lenox college.
DR. Hinkhouse of Fairfield, who sc
ably assisted President Reed in the
endowment campaign was here a
commencement time.
Hon. E. c. Perkins and wife were
also commencement visitors. In FAC
they would be missed if they were nc