# The Lutheran Pioneer_St. Louis_1915_S52 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 52 North Carolina Notes. On May 30, at 8.15 p. a, the commencement exercises of Immanuel Lutheran College were begun. The Rey. Alston, of Mount Pleasant, N. C., delivered an excellent and impressive sermon to the graduates, students, and friends of the institution. The speaker used as a text Judg. 6, 14, and, choosing as his theme, “A Call-to Service,” he showed the graduates that they have a call, that the Lord will be with The Lutheran Pioneer. graduate from the Seminary, spoke on “The Bible’s Claim to Attention.” Miss Irene Galloway delighted the audience with a vocal solo. Prof. Smith, of Conover, N. C., then made the annual address, his subject being, “Success in Life.” This was in every respect a masterly address. Tuesday night the alumni gave their annual program and banquet; all seemed to enjoy them- selves. In spite of the rain all the commencement exercises were well attended. Immanuel College, them, and that in His name they shall conquer. In spite of the threatening weather a large audience listened to the timely sermon. The college chapel was filled to its utmost capacity. “% -Monday evening, May 31, the graduates, assisted by the students, rendered their annual concert. Tuesday, June 1, was commencement day; on this day, nine young men and women received diplomas of graduation from Immanuel College, cight fin- ishing from the college department and one from the Seminary. Miss Jessie Hunt and Miss Juliette de- livered orations on the subjects “Manners” and “Habits,” respectively. Mr. F. D. Alston, the Greensboro, N. C. On May 16, we reaped the first fruits of our labor in Winston, N. C., confirming on that day three adults. May God in His tender mercies keep these young men in the faith which they confessed on the day of their confirmation! August 5—8, Immanuel Conference will be held in Grace Church, Greensboro, N. C. We hereby ex- tend a hearty invitation to all sister congregations, but should like to receive the names of all who _intend to attend Conference on or before July 20. By complying with this wish, you will greatly oblige us, as it will facilitate the work of quartering the guests. R. O. Tu. Li. 2