Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-06-03
(Charles Stewart)

most successful years III the history or
Kittrell college has just passed into
history, and the trustees by unanimous
vote decided to erect q new building at
tho cost $4,000 which will be dormi-
tory for boys. Commencement day
brought to this place. people from all
parts Of tho State and also from other
States, including New York and ILL.,
nois.
The graduates were, with the degree
OF Bachelor Of Arts: Miss Diasy e. Con
rad; with degree Of Bachelor Of Divin.
ity, Albert p. Pierce; from the Normal
Department, Josephine u. Stevens, Vi
ola Is. Hairston, Elizabeth G. Reaves,
Harry W.. Jones, Annie M. Thompson,
Lucy M. Armstonr, Beatrice b. Lands,
Eddie B. Hicks, Annie r. Hayes. Ethel
J.. Borden, Martha e. Freeman, Robert
l.. Bowden, James A. Pagan, Grace e.
Whitley, Trumilla d. Grice, Mabel J
Spraguc, Irma G. Clark, and Flossic l..
Kelly.
Certificates we're awarded a class OF
eight from the Department OF Domes-
tic Science and Art, and the honorary
degree Of Doctor of Divinity was con.
fcrrcd on Reys. A ID. Avery, Winston.
Salem, N. c.; w. 6. Cleland, Durham,
N. c.; j. ID. COwan, Ashcvillc, N c.; u.
l.. Grady, Wilmington, N. c.; J. S. Hat
cher. Roanoke, Va; w. r. Howerton,
Richmond, Va; J. Alex Valentine, Kit
t.ell, N. G.
The degrees Of Master Of Arts were
conferred OH Prof. j. NJ. Avery of the
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance
Company, Durham and Mrs. Annie M.
Malone, founder Of Poro College, st.
Louis, Mo.
The degrees were conferred and di-
plomas presented by Bishop j. Albert
Johnson, of Philadelphia, and the priz
es awarded by Rev. Chas. e. Stewart,
: d. D., pastor of Metropolitan A. M. e.
Church. Washington, d. G..
The Commencement address was de-
livcred by DR.. A. l.. Gaines, OF Balti.
moro, Nd, prospective Bishop Of the
A. M. e. Church and one Of the most
noted men Of the race, in this country.
The address was practical, scholarly.
and we'll delivered. DR.. Gaines made y
!dsting impression on tho young people
as well rs others who were fortunate
enough to hear him. He preached the
doctrine Of service, which he contend
ed was the true road to greatness and
happiness. The Christ, spent a life OF
service. and the men who live on ann
on today were pointed out IS the men
who served we'll humanity. DR.. Gaines
said:
Ideal conditions In the world have
not been brought about because Of var.
tous races Of the world have stressed
the wrong idea in endeavoring to set
forth race superiority. Race superiori.
ty does not depend upon wealth, upon
education, upon military ability, upon
industrial achievements, or any kin.
dred accomplishments; but race sup Or
iority is described by our Lord himself
In the Sermon on the Mount and in his
wordA whatsoever, will be chief
among you, let him be your servant. 1"
The race that comes nearest to these
ideals may be credited with race su-
periority and this race alone.
1--WE are accustomed to trace the
races OF mankind from Noah through
his three sons Shem, Ham and Japhet.
Each OF the races rs represented by
these three sons has had special mis-
oioil III IlTt WI IVA. IL ID commonly
lieved that Shem was the eldest. and it
is well known that that race is known
as Hebrews formed the chief branch Of
that division of the human race.
"Education in its broadcast sense is
the greatest avenue to leadership. The
cultural value Of education cannot be
to greatly magnified. The production
Of power IN the individual broadly edn.
Gated is marvellous. The social value OF
education whether it be in association
through books with great minds OF
past ages or whether it be in personal
contact with scholars and educators o.
our own day, is well worth the sacr.f
ice and labor expended for it's posses
sion
With reference to greatness, it may
no said that it is not something with
which man can be invested by arDi-
trary power. FIe must be inherently
great. Tic must have something that is
great within him. He must by cduca-
ton and faithful use OF his gifts ana
opportunities make himself worthy Of
the distinctions and honors to which lie
aspire. He must supply human wants,
relieve human anguish, remove human
ignorance and lead the spiritually be-
nighted up to n higher plane Of civili--
zation. He must serve his day, his gen
Grafton and humanity"
Prof. G. A. Edwards, president Of
the College delivered charge to tho
graduates, pointing out to them the
avenues opened to them as they stepp-
cd out Of school, and their future de
pended on their own action and not on
others. 1t was indeed fatherly adj
dress. He concluded and introduced
the widow Of the late John Merrick.
and her son, r. G. Merrick THE young
man spoke OF his companionship with
his own father during his life-whiia
he was not college graduate, he he
lieved in education, and in the name
OF the family presented the school witr
$500. Flo was given an ovation.
Prof. John r. Hawkins, Of Washing
ton. ID. C.. financial secretary Of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church,
and one Of the most efficient business
and financiers in the country, was in.
PRODUCED and made q short address