The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-03-30

One of the most impressive SER
vices ever held in the Mt. Olive Bap-
tist Church was the Teacher Train
ing graduating exercises, under the
supervision of the Rev. Sharp, held
iniithe auditorium of the above named
church on last Sunday afternoon.
Despite the fact that other meetings
were being held in various parts OF
the city the spacious auditorium was
about filled.
The exercises were sublimely I'M
pressive. Rev. Sharp has the ability
TO make anything with which he is
connected very substantially interest
ing. Music was furnished by the
choir and it was very fitting that the
Training Service exercises should be-
Ell by singing an anther written and
composed by Negroes Scripture les
son was read by Rev. H. M. Burns,
pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Prayer was offered by Rev. ]. Lizard
ing pastor Srd Ave Baptist Church.
A duet was very beautifully rendered
by Mrs. G. P. Baker and Miss Rebec-
ca Covington A representative 81
the Normal Glass in the person OF
Mrs ]. l.. Harding delivered an ad-
dress that was well received. Mrs.
Cora Jordan White represented the
Advanced Glass. ...-... r.,
In one of the. most wholesome and
impressive addresses ever rendered,
DR.. R. fl. Boyd, Secretary of the Ma
tional Baptist Publishing Board and
founder of the Teacher Training Ser
vice, presented the diplomas. 1t is
a noticeable fact that Dr. Boyd always
makes his strongest addresses when
he is most deeply moved. His words
were gems of inspiration and worth
and every member in the class was
glad to be able TO receive their di-
plGmas that sent them forth qualified
as teachers of Gods Word from this
great and noble man who has proven
to the world that he is one of God 5
anointed appointed to do certain
work. .s,&Q ,V1iJ IHaahs1.
After DR.. Boyd's address the Rev.
Mr.. Sharp. presented the speaker of
the evening in the person of the Rev.
Dobbins connected with the Baptist
Sunday School Board. Never in the
annals of religious work among Bap-
lists have we listened to such gem
of literary art as was brought us by
this distinguished gentleman. One
point that was brought out in his adj
dress will long be remembered. He
stated that he could no more make
the literature for the Negro than he
could make it for the Indian, the Chi.
nese or the Japanese. He made Gods
word thing of beauty, worthy Of
much and intelligent study. At the
close of his remarks we felt as if the
heavens had opend and we had re
ceived message just from the
throne The Class sang "Steal Away
to Jesus" and DR.. Boyd asked that
the congregation Join in the chorus
and so readily did they respond and
SO convincing in its sincerity and 80
sweet in its volume was the melody
that issued from the threats of these
Gods afflicted people that We ceased
to wonder that God has been SO good
to US, when we know that he cannot
but be reached and must listen when
we pour out our souls to him in song
DR.. w. s. Ellington brought US a
message such as only can come from
flim. He advocated as he always ad
vocates careful and persistent study
of Gods word as the salvation of this
and any other people,
\ The members finishing in this class
were:s 5 stasAs go -
Y A Normal Department
Rev. E. w. Hawthorne D. D., Rev
]. L. Harding, ID. D. Mrs, Francis
Batson,y Mrs. Hattie sL.R Hogan, Miss
Louise Harris, Mrs JssL Harding
Mrs. LOWE Woods, Mrs Matte Mur.
ply, Miss Oracle Blackman, Mrs. Eli
"a Wilder, Rev. E. L. Cleggitt.
Intermediate Department.
Mrs. Rosa L. Creech. ~ ~ s
For Advanced Certificates. & e
Mrs. Elnora Towson, Mrs. Marga
ret M. L. Thomas, Mrs. Cora Cary
Mrs Matte Robinson, Willie MEGA
vock, Jr., G. P. Baker, Mrs. H. A.
Boyd, Mrs. P. W., Watson, Miss NJ L.
Eastman, Mrs Rosa l.. Creech, Mrs
Elnora Watson, Mrs. Annie L. 'Talley
Mrs. w. III. Haywood, Rev. A. s
Sloan, Rev.. e. w. Hawthorne, D. D..
Mrs. Johnetta Fanroy, Mrs Lucille
Hellums, Miss S. e. Feirell, Mrs. Cora
Jordan White, Miss Katie Walker.