# The Lutheran Pioneer_St. Louis_1924_S52
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The Lutheran Pioneer. 51

lost two before the close of the year. We were
blessed also in this, that we were all of the same
household of faith. About the middle of the school-
year we were forced to change matrons because of
the illness of Miss Young. Mrs. Lou Jenkins served
as matron until the end of the term.

For the last two years we have lived in rented
quarters at Selma; but, God willing, we hope to
open next fall in the new buildings which are to be
erected during the summer. May the Lord, who
began the work, prosper it to His glory and the
increasing of His kingdom ! R. 0. T. EL.

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Commencement at Immanuel College.

The annual commencement began on Sunday,
May 11, and lasted till May 14. On Sunday even-
ing, at eight o’clock, the Rev. Jessie Hunt, of
Winston, N. C., preached the baccalaureate sermon,
using as his text 2 Tim. 4, 7.8. After the ser-
mon a beautiful anthem was rendered by the
student-body.

On Monday evening; at eight o’clock, the Seniors
had their final program. The first number was the
opening address by the president of the class,
Mr. Jas. Justice, of Charlotte, N.C. This was fol-
lowed by these successive numbers: Class Journal,
by Miss Maggie Palmer, of Greensboro, N.C. Class
Remembrance, by Miss Alberta Williams, Spartan-
burg, S.C. Class Will, by Miss Henrietta Rivers,
Spartanburg, S. C. Class Prophecy, by Mrs. Al-
- yerade Brooks Johnson, Greensboro, N. C. Class
History, by Robert Ingram, Charlotte, N. C.
Select Reading, by Miss Essie Timmons, Greens-
boro, N.C. Orations, by Frank Thompson, Char-
lotte, N. C., and John Lee McDowell, Spartanburg,
S.C. Class Farewell, by Miss J. Wolf, Greensboro,
N.C. Farewell Address, by Mr. William Johnson,
Charlotte, N.C. The program closed with the class
song and prayer.

The entire Wednesday was given to the alumni
and alumnae, who attended the commencement in
large numbers. A business session was held in the
morning, which lasted far into the afternoon. At
four o’clock there was a ball-game between I. L. C.
and High Point Normal. I.L.C. won, the score
being 9 to 1. The alumni attended this game and
enjoyed it to the utmost.

At eight o’clock the alumni gave a delightful
program. The Rev. J. W. Fuller, of Spartanburg,
S. C., was the master of ceremonies. The Rev.

Chas. Peay, of Oak Hill, Ala., was the principal
speaker. His theme was, “A Good Work,” which
he applied to Immanuel.

After this mecting a banquet was served by
Mr. and Mrs. Roberts to the alumni. Mr. A. B.
Cash acted as toastmaster. A sum of about $300
was pledged by the alumni. This pledge was made
after the president of the association, W. O. Hill,
had made an earnest appeal.

Thursday was commencement day proper. The
exercises began with a short address by the presi-
dent; then there was an oration by Mrs. A. B.
Johnson, followed by a valedictory address by
Mr. William Murdock. The Rev. Frederic Wenchel,
of Washington, D.C., was the speaker of the day.
The diplomas were awarded by the president with
a few warnings and admonitions, which he drew
from the class motto: “Life is not only to exist,
but to amount to something.” After the presents
had been distributed, the school term came to an
end with the familiar song “God Be with You.”

J. MoD.

Items from North Carolina and Georgia.

Monroz, N. C.— On May 16 our parochial
school had its annual closing exercises. Prof. G.
Furguson had trained the children, and an excellent
program was rendered by them. Friends and
patrons of our school filled the place to its utmost
capacity. The Rev. Stockton, the minister of the
white Lutheran church, and some of his members
were present. ‘The children had an excellent pro-
gram also on Easter Sunday. A large number of
people were present. On June 1 Mrs. Thompson
and her daughter were received into the church by
confirmation.

Cuantorre, N. C. — On May 19 Bethel and
St. Paul’s schools had joint closing exercises. Very
elaborate programs had been prepared by the
teachers, and they were enjoyed by a large number
of people. —On Easter Day Talmen Russell and
Georgia Manuel were received into the church by
confirmation. ae

Arianta, GA. — Easter was appropriately cele--
brated at St. Mark’s. The day dawned bright and
clear. Our chapel was tastily decorated by Mr. J.
A. McElroy, a designer who understands all about
cut and artificial flowers. He was assisted by the

ladies of the congregation. Promptly at two o’clock
the children gathered for their part in the Easter