The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-27

commencement time at JudSon ColieSe
 for the whir and excitement that gener-
 ally characterizes that season prevailed
 Many visitors-parents, brothers and sis
 ters and friends of the all-lmportant
 graduating elass-as well as ''old girls
 who came to renew ties of former days,
 were present.
 The weather could not have more com
 pletely fulfilled the hopes and eXpecta-
 tions of all concerned. The days were
 bright and fair with an occasional re-
 freshing shower to brighten up the in
 viting old campus with its abundance or
 many-colored flowers, velvety grass plots,
 and beckoning branches of aged oaks and
 cedars.
 The academy graduates who have com
 pleted four years of arduous labor were given first place in the exercises Of the commencement season. On saturday eve
 ming they were drawn closer together than ever by the entwinement of their daisy chain. which guided them to their destined place of destruction for desplsed school books and other relics of daHs or hardship-an immense bonfire at the en- trance to the college grounds. AS each girl made her contribution to the flames she gave an appropriate little verse or original rhyme that expressed her senti- ments regarding the object of her cruel destruction The members of the gradu- ating class of the academy received thelr diplomas at the regular graduating ex-
 ercises on Tuesday morning.
 SUCCESSFUL PLAY
 The first number of the eommehcemeilt proper was the play on Saturday hight'
 given by the expression department
 "The Chinese Lantern' The scenery
 was exquisite, and the costumes most laborate. Much native talent and very
 ti orough training under Miss Ingram was
 manifest Special mention should pc
 made of the excellent characterization or
 Misses Gladys Gwin, Addie Webb Mag
 gie Lou Johnson, Elaine CraVer ana <i-
 myra McCreary.
 Dr Hobbs, the brilliant pastor of the
 First Baptist Church. Birmingham, de-
 nvered the commencement sermon on
 Sunday morning and also the sermon pe-
 fore the Ann Hasseltine Missionary So-
 ciety in the evening. He held the ctose
 attention of his audience at both serN-
 ices by the thorough analysis and com
 pIete presentation of his subjects. In both
 of his sermons he brought out the beauty
 and necessity of Christian living and
 Christian influence.
 The rendition by the entire voice de- partment of the difficult anthem lha
 Heavens Are Telling," by Haydn, was
 most enthusiastically received in ths
 morning. and Miss Halls rich mezzo- soprano voice was greatly enjoyed in the evening; she sang; 70, Divine Redeemer' by Gounod, with violin obligato, rem dered by Miss Vause, the head of the vlo- lin department.
 TRUSTEES MEET
 Monday morning was given up to the business affairs of the college. At r O clock the trustees held their annual meeting. At the same hour the meetih5 of the alumnae federation was neia u the club parlors in the Carnegie library. The meeting of this federation is always of great interest to- the hundreds Of Jud- son women scattered throughout the south to whom their alma mater IS very dear Unfortunately, some Of the o1ilceis of the federation were prevented rom attending, but each had sent her report or some message of good will. Mrs. w. H. Lovelace, of Marion, presided in her usual efficient manner. The meeting was opened with prayer by the beloved pres ident of Judson, Dr. Bomar, who lii- voled Gods continued blessing on the work of these faithful women. Thls Was followed with two delightful songs ey the Glee Club. Miss Mary Allen of BirmlnS- ham, then read the minutes or the ias1 meeting and, in the absence or hi9 B. F. Elmore, treasurer of the federation, she read the treasurer's report which nro,-ed very interesting, and showed the treasurers good work in caring Tor the finances of the federation. It was With sincere regret that the members accepte" the resignation of Mrs. Elmore as llea" urer Miss Kirtley, custodian or archlNe9, was next on the program, glVln5, III hei own charming manner. reVleW ol 'ii0 various gifts that have been made py lor- mer Judson girls to the collection or Vaiu- ahles of historic interest to all Judsci neonle If will be interesting to many to know that this collection IS ennanceu every year through the continued interest of the daughters of Judson. Mrs. feii~ i Reynolds, president of the Marion chhp- I ter of alumnae, was unable to be presen. '. on account of illness, but sent her repol' to be read by Miss Hubbard. This chdp- | fer is to he commended for the assistance ', continues to render to a number or young women to avail lheih9ei'eo o- lege education.
 1, AN INTERESTING VISITOR most interesting visitor this com noencement is Miss Attic Bostick class of 1898. who has been missionary III | China for the past twenty years. oIe told the alumnae something or opho' lions that prevail in China and of the l oavarcement in civilization that has been made during her soJourn there' l The effect of Mrs. Vivian Thomas Dun : cans charming appeal Tor aooiliohai dormitorv to accommodate many girls xIyh have to be turned away, was marked. | Tp her talk on "Judson's Standards, Mr.. w H. Lovelace stressed the nm | ncrtance of maintaining always the | standards of scholarships ana Cnristlah l c,ilture that have distingulshed the school throughout the years, n order that .Ite girls who come 10 ncf may be fitted for positions or honor ana trust that are open to the woman CT | .oday. The last number on the pro | gramme was a series of little songs py Miss Louise Isbell, whose pleasing 1 personality and charming contraito voice has added so much to the college | life the past two years.
 OFFICERS ELECTED
 | The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. w. H. Love- lace. Marion, first vice president; Mrs. l Annie Christian Russell Alexander | citv treasurer; Miss Elizabeth .Duna- way. OrrviIle, recording secretary. On Monday afternoon the model l home of the economies department was onened to the public for the first time. ! + is indeed a model home-its spacious c,lcniaI home, surrounded by old-fash- );oned flowers, a garden and even a l chicken yard. could but stand for hos r:1aIitv The callers were invited to in | srect the entire house, from the parlor | to the kitchen, with it's complete equip jmcnt. for the development of the home 1, making talents of the students of the | home economies department. The at l tractive display of dresses and lin- gerie. which is the handiwork of the l students of domestic art. was evidence