The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-04

this work by reason OF his deserved
elevation to the Episcopacy. His cleo
ton chairman Of this board IN
sures that he will stiil be one OF ns,
and we shall welcome his wise counsel
and administrative skill
In conclusion, our prayer VIII not
cease to rise that God may make MN
r his new position OF great respon-
sibility the same blessing to the
church at large that he has bee 10
Blackstone in particular.
We desire 10 express also our
pleasure at the election of Rev. Or
W Asbury Christian 10 the PRESIDENCY
Of the college His heritage or
Christian and Methodist ancestry. his
liberal education and brood culture. his
literary tastes, his business expert
ence. his pure character and conse-
q ated life. his wide acquaintance and
already distinguished service IN mahF
fields Of activity, all lead US TO be
lieve that the ideals Of Blackstone col
lege will he safely preserved in his
hands and carried on 10 new achieve
nents Of spiritual enrichment and
blessing in the days to come
u. e. REED.
u X JOLtFF,
RI III BENNETT,
JAMES II GRAY,
j. A HARDY
The board took elmer at The house
. Of the president along with some other
ministers who were prerent as VISITORS
college EAercI-~s.
The annual CONNIE at cntont concert
was given on FRIDAY night Class- day
exercises were held on saturday morn
ing, at the conclusion OF which the
commencement address was delivered
h., pr J. " Moore pastor Of Monu-
mental Methodist church, Portsmouth,
who discussed TIE present and future
conditions II the world, contrasting
What IS. with the ideals that are to
come Or Moore is a very thoughtful.
interesting speaker, ana his address
taS greatly enjoNed. At the close of
his address the president Of The col
leue awarded the diplomas 10 the grad
yates Of the academic and of the col
.Ee department. The nam y of the
s,aduates VIII he found bel ~ at the
ma Of tho detailed program.
Ur James G. Reed. acting for the
board of trustees presented to Presi-
dent Cannon a beautiful gold watch
end fob az a token 0f the apprecia-
ten Of the board for him as q friend
and worker and President Cannon
made suitable Response
on Saturday night toe senior college
class gave laughable farce The
'.amentAhle Death Of Julius Caesar,
which was received with much
laughter and applause After the farce
the two graduating classes held a re-
Ception on tho college lawn.
The commencement sermon was
preached ny pr Henry e. Morrison,
president Of AsbuIv college. Wilmore,
X kentucky. Dr. Morrison used as his
he shall gain the whole world and lose
/ his own sou1?" 1t was a gospel ser
mon. laying tremendous emphasis on
the value II the soul as Indicated by
the estimate placed upon IL ny Jesus,
tEat estime being shown by the price
He was willing TO pay for Its redem2-
tton nr. Morrison has been A reless
worker. and has had great success
10th as an evangelist and as collie sc
president. and his sermon 81 sunday
morning was heard with great in
! terest and proft by great audience
At the close of the sermon the re-
-rInF president introduced IT. Chris
tIan to the student body AMI TO the
pc olpe # the community, who respond
ed with some very htting and approp-
rate remarks.
The farewell words 10 the gradu-
ating classes were spoken by Prest-
dent Cannon on sunday night in the
study hall Of the college 1t is a
custom somewhat peculiar to Black
stone to close the commencement ex-
ercises on Sunday night with pri'
vate service to which the public Is
] nor invited. 1t is the most sacred
and i'm Impressive occasion of the college
year The text of tn president
farewell words was, so, then, every
one of us shall give account OF him
sol all
pear before the judgment seat o
Christ: that everyone may receive thu
things done in has body according Il
that he hath done, whether II b.
good or bad"
At the close Of the sermon, tn
benediction was pronounced and til
twenty fourth session of the colleg
came to an end.
The commencement program
given below in detail,
Friday. May 331, $50 +. VI.
Annual Concert
Chorus-Morn Rlse........ Czibulk
! Piano March, Wollenhaup
,, Mary Albright. Myrtle Wynn, Cor
Younger, Alice Clay.
: Chorus--ta) Springtime. ,.....
Rheys Herbet
{ th) Loves Old Sweet Song,
J. s. Malio
Special Voice Pupils
, Piano Solo--In Springtime 49,.
9 Moszkowsl
= Martie Kirwan,
e Reading -"Diddy, Dumps and Tot
e tcutting from book "Didd'
E Dumps and Tot'D ..,..... Alco'
Blanche o kennon.
e Vocal Solo--ta) Magical June,
= 7. Hilton Turve
= (b) Love Was Once
e Little Boy. Norto
Jessie Sims.
n Jiano Duo-Finale--Nals -. Lac
Bernice Knight. Ethel Pitthman.
= Chorus-Barcaroll from Tales
Hoffman" ..,...... Offenbac
Piano Waltz from til
+. opera "Eugen Onegin."
Tschaikowsk
Ruth Naudain, Marjorie Cardwel
Il Dimple Blevins, Pearl Love.
g Vocal Solo-The Cry of Rachael,
8 Mary Turner Saltt
- Clarissa Neisbehn
q ReadinE--The story tcutting fro
d Capt january $40,
= Laura f Richart
l. Ray Coffman.
s. Vocal Quartettes-"Our Sisters
$ Song
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