The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1915, Page 52

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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

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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.

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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.

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