The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-28
FIRST ANNUAL
EXERCISES OF
THE Y. N. c. A.
A LARGE NUMBER GATHERED
THERE AND WITNESSED THE
FIRST COMMENCEMENT OF THE
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.

The first annual closing exercises o.
the educational department of the Y
Nd. C A. were held last night.
II was most enjoyable occasion
Nearly all of the boys who received
certificates brought their parents, the
board OF directors were we'll represent
ed and the entire educational commit
tee was present. altogether dfty people
including the boys gathered in the
boys rooms to celebrate the occasion
and make 1t what Secretary Sheriff.
stated It would be, "a most memorable
time" in the history of the association
Mr. Robert Diaz' orchestra, consist
ing or -MessIs. Jas. Johnson, Albert
Johnson, Albert Caro-, Otto Ortell, Der
tram Dannheisser and himself, royalty
entertained the meeting with most ex-
cellent music and the undergraduate
boys splendidly served ice cream and
cake.
Mr.. Sheriff., general secretary, re-
viewed the history OF the educational
department for the past FIVE years to
the present well organized institution
which in every line OF work is meet
ing the need OF the working boy and
man. He placed considerable en-
phasis upon the value OF training and
how that the association as a broth
erhood made II possible. He cited sev-
work and application had brought re-
suits.
Mr.. L. J. Henderson, member OF the
educational committee aid secretary
of the Commercial Assecia don, spoke
on How TO Make Good" and dwelt
largely upon the necessity Ter cult
waiting the homely virtues Of honesty,
punctuality, responsibility and speak
ing we'll of another. He also showed
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stead Of constantly accepting the
opinions Of others.
Mr.. w. X. Hyer, Jr., president of
the association, spoke briefly and with
great force, showing the appreciation
he had of being of service to those
boys who want help and show them
selves worthy OF II.
Mr.. ]. e. d. Yonge, chairman Of the
educational committee, In behalf of
the association and of the educational
department, with a splendid introduce
tory address upon the value of think
ing and application of thought through
hard work. made impressive the work
of distributing the certificates of
recognition which had been tastefully
tied with a bow OF red ribbon, indica-
tive of the victory won.
Great credit is due to the instruc-
tors, Mr.. Mcdowell and Mr.. Coons,
for the faithful service rendered in
the class room, upon the gymnasium
floor and in all around companionship
with the boys.
It was the desire of every boy pres
emit last night to continue the work
which he has started and to avail him
self Of the opportunity offered in the
association until he has mastered all
of those branches which will render
him most effective in his sphere of
business life.
Since the boys are all members of
the association and not of the school
only they will continue their pleasant
together through the sum
mer and be ready for the fall opening
of the educational work.
No certificate was given to any boy
who had not been present the entire
term or who had not finished the
work Of the class in which he was
studying. The following, though not
eligible to the certificate. were recon-
mended for promotion and advanced
standing: Chas. Gavin, Ray Hender-
son, Alver Largue, Robert Earl Smith.
Mr.. Cunningham, educational secre-
tary. Is now making plans for extended
work for this summer and fall and
with the cooperation of the educa-
tional committee and the board Of di-
rectors, courses which will help the
boy who Is industriany inclined will be
possible.