The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-30
OBSERVE DONORS
 DAY AT HENDRIX
MANY VISITORS PRESENT
EXERCISES COMMEMORATINC FRIENDS, OF INSTITUTION
 ARE HELD.

1He lISt annual observance Of DOn- ors' Day at Hendrix College was held today with ceremonies appropriate to the occasion. The exercises were held in the college chapel, on the third foor and were heard by large audi ence. The program was opened at l0:30 o'clock with a musical selection by the college band, which was fol- 1 lowed by hymn by the audience, ] after which Rev. J. K. Parish of Hell ena read a selection from the Bible.
 Dr. J. II. Reynolds, president of Hendrix, then told of the importance of the observance of Donors Day. The purpose of the occasion is to commemorate the wisdom and the pat rotlsm of those who founded and those who have supported the college" he said. He said that while the audi ence present this morning, was as large as could be expected under the present financial condition, yet he hoped to see the time when the audi torium would not hold the crowds that attended the Founders Day celebra- tion
 Dr. Reynolds announced that he had received word this morning from former Governor George w. Dona- ghey, who was on the program for an address on Capt. w. w. Martin" announcing he was under the care of a physician and was unable to attend the exercises. Adam Trieschman of Crossett, who was to have made an address on "A Buisness Mans View of the College also was unable to be present.
 Dr.. J. NJ. Williams of Searcy, presi- dent of Galloway College, then was introduced by Dr. Reynolds. His sub ject was Lives that are Given for
 Education After telling of the friendly relations which exist between
 Hendrix and Galloway colleges, and issuing an invitation to the entire stu dent body of Hendrix to visit Gollo- way, he began his address by stating that there were three men whose la
 bors will mot soon be forgotten in the educational annals of Arkansas, and
 he eulogized them highly upon the
 work they have accomplished. The late J. D. Clary, head master of the academy of Hendrix College for a number of years, was the first of these three whom he mentioned. He said
 that Prof. Clary was without a peer
 in his chosen profession. His path
 was straight and narrow, clear and clean-cut," said Dr. Williams. He gave his life to his work, and fostered thoroughness in scholarship. His death was an incalculable loss to edu- cation" he continued.
 Dr. c. C. Garden of Searcy, former ly president of Galloway, also was spoken of as one of the most valuable men to education the state has ever seen. He said that Dr. Garden came to the rescue of Galloway at a time when the institution seemed to be doomed, and that it was chiefly through his labors that it now exists.
 Dr. Williams paid high tribute to pr. A. c. Millar of Muskogee. Okla., Hendrix first president after the col lege was moved from Altus to Con- way. He gave his all in the perma- nent establishment of Hendrix said Dr. Williams. We owe to him on this gala day many thanks for the work he has done for the institution. He was the real leader of education in Arkansas. He foresaw the opportuni- ties of larger growth, and gave all that manhood knows for its success" he concluded.
 Dr. F. s. H. Johnston of Conway was the next speaker. He spoke on Conway and Hendrix" and told of the relations of the city to the college. "So closely related to Hendrix College is the town of Conway that the citi- zens think it is part of the town,' he said. "The same spirit that domi- mates the town is felt in the college, and vice vera lt was Hendrix Col lege that put the village of Conway on the map in 1890. and it was the town of Conway that put Hendrix on the map. The institution is the city's best investments" said Dr. Johnston. He commended highly the liberalty of the citizens of Conway. and said that no town in the state has better fu-