The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-07
HENDRIX GRANTS
 DIPLOMAS TO 26
NOTED EDUCATOR SPEAKS
Dr. Reynolds Presides at Splendid Ser vice Marking Close-Predicts
 Success in Campaign.


 and rural pastors and Christian work CTS, baccalaureate exercises were held his morning at Hendrix College before an audience which comfortably filled the auditorium and included many of the speakers and students here for the two schools which will be orgariz- ed tonight Dr. John Hugh Reynolds, president of the college, on leave of absence to direct the Christian educa tion movement, presided at the service and also made an encouraging report on the progress of the campaign. Diplomas conferring the bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees were awarded to 23 young men and three young women. Award of hon. ors for the year brought the session to a close The service was made the more impressive by the splendid ad dress by Rev. pr. Edwin L. Earp, professor of sociology at the Drew Theological Seminary of New Jersey. Invocation at the service was asked in a fervent prayer by Dr. Oscar E.. Goddard, an alumnus of the college and now one of the mission secre- taries. A solo by Miss Mabel Thomp- son followed and then Dr. Reynolds introduced Dr. Earp. The noted New Jersey educator took as his principal theme the opposition to human pro- gress and well being afforded by the elements, mentioning fire, disease, earthquakes, prejudice and the world old struggle of class against class and group against group. His primary declaration was that the world is the best possible place, regardless of it's shortcomings, statement which he emphasized with apt illustrations. Dr. Earp admonished the class to early find program of life and follow it. He placed a high value upon dedica- tion to service and declared that the churches, seeking to come together through dogmatic controversy, would fail of the goal which could be easily reached through program of service. His final words were in regard to the struggle within, that man must first become master of himself before achieving victory. q bespeak for you the victory" pr. Earp concluded in speaking to the class. Decide now on this day of all days to gain the mastery over yourself"
 A piano solo by Miss Lillian Nelms preceded the award of degrees by Dr. Reynolds, who first stated that the highest average in scholarship made by member of the class was by Robert Wheeler, whose average grades were 89 85-100. o. S. Gates was awarded the highest number of "qual- lty' points on grades, receiving 334 out of possible 36O during his four years. Mir. Wheeler was second with 32O 5-6. Perry Herring received the greatest number of credit units. hav- Ing l37 when only 120 are required for graduation. Dr. Reynolds also ex- planned the system of grading by which diplomas would be awarded to certain graduates with high honor" or simply with honor" He then con- ferred the degrees and awarded prizes and medals for the year.
 Dr. James Thomas of Little Rock chairman of the board, spoke briefly Of the success of the college during the year and complimented Dr. Charles J. Greene, the acting president, and his associates for the good work done He forecast expansion by the college as result of the Christian educa. tion movement, and also predicted that bequests to Hendrix would be an nounced from time to time More and more, he declared, men have come t, think in terms of beneficience.
 Dr. Reynolds also spoke of the cam paign of which he is director general 1t IS too early to predict the fina results, he said, but the church i. going forward with faith more ir God than mate rial things. Many presiding elders and pastors have re malned away from the urban ant rural schools to continue the campaign Tn thelr charges. The Virginia con ference has pledged $1 100000 aa,  the Houston conference $7000O, he an. nounced. The contribution of the Hen driX faculty and student body was al so praised as one having a stimulatine effect upon the church as a whole AS for Conway, he thanked Rev. c. M Reyes, G. L, Banner and Theodor, smith for the results achieved here. Ills concluding statement was in re gard to the gift of S68,000 made by four laymen attending the meeting O the Hendrix trustees in March. On, layman declared that his business wa. bad, he was going heavily in debt ant the outlook was not encouraging. How ever, If he could afford to go in deb
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