Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-17
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TIE -. snrH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL COL
CONVICTED NlIRs. INHIBITION

TEE ~ GnTH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL COL
LEGE.
May~15.-Last Saturday was splendid day
outing clear enough ana yet not too sunshnyto be-
come uncomfortable people out in the open. Some
weeks ago 1 received letter some of the most
sterling citizens in Cobb county telling me OF their pro-
posed assembling together McLand. where the
state has planted one colleges but their
had nothing do with the college exercises The
commencement will later But it has long been
the habit custom of these Cobb county farmers 10
assemble at Ebernezer church year, have short
sermon speech from from abroad, clos
ing the exercises of the day by decorating the
in the cemetery with profusion of flowers 1t was
my privilege be invited to this memorial anniver-
sary my good fortune be able to and be with
the friends that occasion. A railroad trip of 20
miles brought Marietta, and auto trip of nine
miles carried me to the place gathering, and both
were accomplished before the hour of II in the fore
Rev. Mr.. Patillo of Decatur Ga, made the trip
with us out Marietta and discoursed immediate
ly his arrival. He is prime favorite with those
sterling farmers around Ebernezer church. and they
him a hearty greeting on his arrival
1 had opportunity of seeking the district cob
lege looking into wonderful progress under
many and unexpected difficulties. Is.
Professor Hunt and his capable and accomplishc
wife have been untirng in their efforts towards max
ing the college and feel that the 9th
counties the Seventh district do not realize the
extent of their efforts down in the county of Cobb
1t has been marked tenet in political faith that
education must mean to pupil than the mere
study of text books that something must be done to
give the student chance to make living with pubic
school education and the Georgia Legislature shared
in the same idea and intuition when the Technoogca
school and the Normal Industrial college were found
ed several years
These district colleges were intended to give va
and similar advantages to boys and girls who
could possibly attend these other and crowded
institutions. and bring such advantages nearer to
the pipis of the IS counties composing the Seventh
Congressional district
The Seventh district college has had one or Two
disastrous fires confagratons that serious set
backs and hindrances, but the buildings will be re-
stored with the dormitories the equipment
will be almost complete to caring for great many
pupils than present Whatever has been done
done we'll substantially, and these capacious
and imposing dormitories will work wonders IN
the future progress of the college.
Before concluding this brief notice must not for
get mention the splendid dinner that spread
for the and the visitors the 11th and it
not only abundant but we'll prepared There
enough and spare for every the grounds. 1t
was indeed sumptuous repast and of the very best
My share in the exercises in the afternoon,
had most attentive and generous audience while
sought impress the boys and girls with the value OF
character eXemplfed in the life of Gen. Robert E.
Lee. They gave a standing vote of thanks, and
followed to the waiting auto with their bless
ings good-byes enjoyed their hospitality to the
fullest and the day in Cobb county will remain a
green spot in memory with
We had. a delightful ride back to Marietta and
ready say that Cobb done little in
of good roads than other counties
with which 1 familiar. TIL ere also
/ many splendid farm houses the route you viii
find matter in what direction you may go ia
Georgia