The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-09
WINTHROP COMMENCEMENT.
GREAT GIRLS SCHOOL CLOSES
CURRENT SESSION.
interesting Review Of Colleges Activ-
tiles Made to Audience by President
johnson.

Rock Hill. June 5.-From the
hands Of Gov. r. I. Manning 2O6
graduates of Winthrop college this
evening received their diplomas. 1t
was by far the largest class to leave
the institution. In addition a class
OF 4a who have taken special courses
received certificates In the short nor
NAL course. including one year teach
er. domestic art, domestic science,
home makers, millinery and CONNER
cial courses. The address of the
evening was delivered by Robert A..
Cooper, who pointed out some of the
problems before the nation. problems
that are complex and varied. He de-
clared to the graduates that this was
the most momentous epoch in their
careers. "You are living In a day
that tests the steel in the soul of
men," he said. I'VE can not live as
a nation unto ourselves; our destiny
Is interlocked with the destiny of
others. This is condition, not a
theory" In referring to dangers
that face the country. the speaker
said that I'VE are so wealthy We are
liable to lose sight in our greed
for gold, those things which stand
for lasting peace and an undying
civilization. the danger Of extrava-
gance through waste of time and
money. The demand for instructive
literature has lessened and the de-
mand for yellow journalism is in
creasing. 1t Ia to the educational in
stitution we must look to find the
panacea for these threatening evils.
They must turn out real men and wo-
men who can make the real concep-
tion Of our forefathers who founded
the nation. Winthrop Is fully meas
uring up to the opportunity befo.'e
her; a great work Is being done. The
home. the church and the school will
have to work as one to accomplish
the greatest good"
To the graduates Mr.. Cooper said
"The world has right to expect
much OF you as you go forth into
the various walks Of life. You will
be weighed in the balance. I advise
you to wait day by day as Gods plan
unfolds. Your greatest contribution
to your country will be the giving of
your life In raising the fallen. cheer
ing the weak. binding and comfort
ing the broken hearts. Keep your
eye turned toward the Christ" was
the parting injunction of the speaker
Geo. X. Laney announced the list
of distinguished; T. G. Mcleod an
nounced the winners of scholarships
including the Mobley Lee scholarship
to Miss Thelma Mazuresky Of Aiken.
President Johnson then made a
statement relative to the work of the
college which in part follows:
winthrop college closes it's 22nd
year at Rock Hill tonight in good
condition and with bright prospects
for next session.
"The enrolment exceeded that of
any preceding session. reaching 1923
In the college classes for the three
regular terms and 2.235 in all depart
ments. including the summer term.
There were over 1900 applications
for admission to the college last year
l regret that we had to turn SO many
for lack OF room. The home DEM
opstration extension work of the col
lege Is steadily growing in scope and
homo demonstration clubs organized
In 36 Of the 45 counties of the State
Is 1880. of which number 6,2SS arc
rural women.
I'm this crisis Of our nations his
tory our girls have shown their pa
triotism by joining the Red Cross So
ciety In large numbers and taking the
course of training for First aid to the
injured. Our students are very much
concerned in having the condition met
which was attached to the offer by
Mr.. Rockefeller of $4,000 to Win
throp for a students building and in
securing this building to be used for
fostering and strengthening the rell-
gious life Of the college, and have
organized to carry on campaign dur
ing the summer to raise the $50, 900
gift. Unless the money is raised 20
meet the condition and paid In within
the wear Mr. ROckefellcr's Gift vii