The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-05-21

Last Thursday Night Marked the
Closing Of the Sixteenth Year
of it's Existence.

The exercises preparatory to the
closing of the Lindsey Wilson opened
with an able baccalaureate discourse
delivered by Rev. Grover AIKEN at the
Methodist church Sunday night, May
Ii, the mention of which was made
in the News of last week.
On Monday night following there
was an elocution contest in the Chap
el-five girls and two boys. The girls
came first in the following order:
Alice Montgomery, Eva Walker,
Esther Whitlock. Sallie Hudson,
Frances Strange. They all recited
most admirably and each one was
Justify cheered upon leaving the
stage. The Judges were Rev. B, T..
Watson, Rev. S. G.. Shelly and Mr..
Guy Stevenson, who watched the
points, decision being reached by
mathematical calculation, Miss
Strange winning. She was presented
with gold medal which will ever be
WORD in remembrance of a victory
won over four talented school mates.
The boys followed the girls, Tom
mic McKenna, of Louisville, winning
over Charles Webb, of Adair county.
He, too, was presented with a gold
medal which he very happily accepted.
Tuesday afternoon pupils of Misses
Alma and Mary Goode gave musical
and expression recital. The many
who went to the hill were well paid
for their walk.
wednesday afternoon the usual
Field day exercises came. Quite a
number of visitors were onithe camp
US and the contests we're spirited.
Charles Webb, of Adair county, broke
the record in making points, winning
the gold medal.
Wednesday night the advanced pu
pills of the Misses Goode gave a mu-
steal andexpression recital. They were
greeted by a large audiencel:which
was delighted with their renditions.
The readings by Misses Allene Mont
gomery, Frances Strange, Eva Walker,
Lucille Winfrey were captivating,
compliments being paSsedEthroughout
the audience. The solos and duets
we're beautifully sung and skillfully
played, credit to the performances
and an honor to the teachers.
Commencement exercises and an
address by DR.. A, R. Kasey, of Hop
kinsville, came Thursday night. the
chapel and its wings being crowded
with friends Of the institution. There
were only two graduates this year
Miss Efie Helm and Mr.. ]. A. Wire
Miss Helm had a splendidly written
essay, 1.-THE Girl of Today" and ii
was most admirably read. 1.-THE Pow.
er of Purpose" was the theme of Mr.
Wire, and the discourse abounded in
strong and well presented thoughts.
The violin solos by Miss Frances
Russell were charmingly rendered
every note being perfectly drawn out
Miss Russell is only twelve years ole
and less than one year ago she took
her first lesson under Mrs. B. V. Ben
nett. The progress she has made il
wonderful, her playing being very at
tractive.
Miss Mary Goode, teacher of expires
sion, favored the audience with
reading which was highly appreciated
This was followed by DR.. Kasey'
address which was of special interest
All Columbia knows the speaker, hi
Intellectually, hence it was almost use
less for US to say that is was mos
admirable address.
The next term will open in Septem
Der with Rev. r. V. Bennett at tn
head of the school with all the depart
ments filed with able instructors.
Diplomas were presented by Rev. r
V. Bennett.