The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1915-05-24
URGES LIFE With
MARGIN OF RIGHT
CENTRAL BACCALAUREATE
DIR. FINLEY GIBSON breaches
TO LARGE CONGREGATION
SUNDAY.

The Importance of living life with
a margin was the theme of a schol-
arly and eloquent sermon delivered
as a baccalaureate for Central Col
lege by DR.. Finley F. Gibson of Fort
Smith, at the First Baptist church
yesterday morning. Live so far
from the boundary of right and
wrong living" urged DR.. Gibson
that your position on all questions
cannot be doubted. Be dependable;
always hold in reserve enough moral
force to meet the crises that come
to every life. Be NOBLE; be Christian
this is the supreme test
DR.. Gibson was heard by a congre-
cation which taxed the large church
to its capacity. A special program
of music was arranged for the oc-
casion. The student body entered to
the Central College hymn, composed
by Prof. w. G. Utermoehlen and Miss
Eunice Mcdowell, as a professional
The choir sang "Hark, Hark, My
Soul,' by Shelley, and Miss Salome
Garnett gave a solo, "My Redeemcr
and My Lord" Dudley Buck), with
violin obbligato by Prof. Utermoeh-
len. The Melapoia sang an anthem,
"Oh Jesus, Thou Art Standing
Special music, with Miss Allie Merle
Conger at the piano was rendered
for offertory and postlude.
An enjoyable and profitable thanks
Ir.s,,
trail College auditorium yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock. The service was
led by DR.. ]. w. Conger, the presi-
dent, and several of the students
made appealing talks in giving their
religious experiences in the college
Brief addresses were also made by
Rev. T. D. Brown of Hope, J Frank
Jones, secretary of the board of trus-
tees, and Prof. w. G. Utermoehlen,
and special prayer was led by Rev.
F. F. Gibson of Fort Smith.
The annual sermon before the
Young Womens Christian Associa-
ton was delivered last night by Rev.
T. D. Brown of Hope. "A Life of
Service" was the minister's subject,
being based upon several passages of
scripture as a text. The sermon was
strong and inspiring appeal to the
young people to spend their lives in
the service of the Master.
The commencement exercises open
ed Saturday afternoon with the
Freshman concert by the conserva-
tory department. While those who
appeared on the program were all
young in their work, they showed
every evidence of careful training.
The matinee musical given at 10
O clock this morning was enjoyed by
good-sized audience. The program
of vocal and piano music and read
ings was rendered in delightful
and proficient manner by students
of the sophomore and junior years in
the conservatory.
This afternoon the annual art
levee is being held.
Tonight at 8:15 the department of
reading and public speaking under
the direction of Miss Eva E. Homil-
ton, will render program. The first
part will consist of readings and the
second part will be comedietta in
one act, entitled "a Fair Encounter"
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock the
Alumnae Association will hold it's
business meeting. The Board of
Trustees of the college will hold a
meeting at the same time. At II
o'clock a. M, the junior class exer-
cises will be held, and at p. m. the
senior class will hold its exercises.
The annual grand concert will be
given tomorrow night at 8:15 o'clock,
The graduating exercises will be-
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