Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-06-03
COMMENCEMENT
STARTS SUNDAY
Fine Program for the Week at
Michigan Presbyterian
College.
BACCALAUREATE ON SUNDAY
Wednesday by Rev. Palmer of
Columbus

The Alma College commencement
promises TO be exceptional in the
many attractions which il offers.
From beginning to end the time will
be filled with the exercises and func-
tions of the graduating classes and
the various college organizations
Foremost on the program will be
the commencement address by the
Rev. Samuel ). Palmer of Columbus,
Ohio. Mr. Palmer is the pastor Of
Broad st. Presbyterian church of Co
lumbus, and is a man of high rank
in the church circles Of this country,
only recently having been chosen
Moderator of the General Assembly
Of the Presbyterian Church Besides
being a talented and powerful speak
or, he is one whose connection with
the affairs of the day make him espe-
cially fitted to fill his part on the
commencement program.
The week will open with the Fare
well Communion at the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning, and the an
nual Baccalaureate address, delivered
by President Crooks, in the evening.
Monday morning will be set aside to
the awarding Of the letters and em-
bems in athletics, debate and ora
tory 10 those who have won them
fbic Il
chapel service Of the college term.
On Monday afternoon will be held
the class exercises of the Kindergart-
en- department and the kindergarten
exhibit. and in the evening the Glass
Of 1920 will present Oscar Wilde's
play, Lady Windemere's Fan" at
the Strand theater The board Of
trustees will meet for their annual
conclave on Tuesday morning, and at
noon the board will provide the Re
union Luncheon for the Alumni and
old students. Athletics will occupy
the afternoon, taking the form of
baseball game between the Alumni
and the College nine, a contest which
promises to be hard fought. since the
Alumni are relying on several stars
Of former years to take down the VIC
tory. The Senior promenade with
the feature of exercises by each class,
will be held at eight o'clock in the
evening, and afterwards, the Presi-
dents reception at the home Of Pres.
and Mrs. II. NJ Crooks. Wednesday
morning the academic procession
will take place, followed by the com
mencement exercises, with DR.. Palm
er as the principal speaker, and at
noon the events will end with the
commencement luncheon.
In addition to the official exercises
the Philomathean society will enjoy a
breakfast spread and Alpha Theta
will gather for midnight lunch.
The "A" men will hold their annual
spread Tuesday morning, and it is
possible that other college organiza-
tions will have something to add to
the week.
The official program is as follows
Sunday, June e.
100 a. m.-Farewell communion
at Presbyterian church, Rev Willis L.
Gelston, Pastor.
7:3O p. -Baccalaureate address
by President H. NJ. Crooks, LII. D.
Monday, June =
1890 a. m. - Chapel Service.
Awarding of emblems for distinction
in oratory, debate and athletics.
$3.50 p. m.-Class day exercises by
kindergarten department.
4;30 p. m.-Kindergarten exhibit.
500 p. m.-Class day exercises by
the Class of 1924 play. Lady
Windemere's Fan" by Oscar Wilde.
Tuesday, June s.
900 a. m.-Annual meeting of the
board of trustees.
1890 p. m.-Luncheon for Alumni
and old students. Nuncheon pro-
vided by the board Of trusteesl.
$3.50 p. m.-Baseball game, Alumni
VS.. College.
500 p. m.-Senior promenade.
900 p. m.-President's reception at
home Of Psesident and Mrs II. NJ.
Crooks.
Wednesday, June g.
9;45 a. m.-Academic procession.
1000 a. Commencement exer-
cises. Address by Rev. s. s. Palmer,
ID. d., Broad ST. Presbyterian church..
Columbus. Ohio
100 p. m.-Commencement lunch
con.