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May 26, 1909. THE having been enjoyed with great profit by all present. On Thursday night, May 13, the graduating exercises were held in the Southern Presbyterian church, at which time the diplomas were delivered to the graduates. Hon. T. W. Gregory of Austin delivered the address to tue graduating class, in which he presented in a graphic and forcible manner the judgment of the pew upon the pulpit, and gave some wholesome advice to the young ministers just beginning their careers, as wen as 10 me oiaer ones present. The response was made on behalf of the class by Mr. H. W. Hamilton. J. P. Robertson. COMMENCEMENT, PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, CHARLOTTE, N. C. One of the most successful sessions in the history of this old college closed on Tuesday night, May 11. on Sunday afternoon President Bridges gave his annual talk to the departing students. He chose for his theme "The Aid of Habit in Religious Life." The same evening Rev. Dr. Charles Ghiselln of Shepherdstown, W. Va., delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the Senior Class. Dr. Ghiselln took the story of Ruth's choice as an example of decision for Christ, and he "preached what many considered not only a line sermon, but one peculiar in being a Gospel sermon on a commencement occasion. On Monday night the annual concert was given, 'inis is always an event of great importance and this year a crowded house greeted the students, and showed in every way their appreciation of the careiul training of the pupils. On Tuesday evening the regular commencement exercises took place. The Senior Class, including the four musical graduates, numbered twenty, and in accordance with his custom, Dr. Bridges presented each one with a teacher's Bible. He spoke of Ihe Bible's place In the college, stating that the tiniest tot Jn the primary department began with Bible stories, and from that time to the senior year the Bible occupied a most important part in the course. One of tne Dest Bible teachers in the South devotes her entire time to this course, and she magnifies her office to such an extent that no matter what studies girls omit, no one is allowed to omit the Bible. He stated that the college believed in the old-fashioned Bible from cover to cover. The literary address was delivered by Rev. Chas. E. Raynal of Charlotte, who took for his subject Henrik ibsen and his place in this age. As a literary production this address was far above the average, and it is a tribute to its power that the impression produced by it grows with the passing days. * Nothing has been delivered in Charlotte of a higher character, and it has established Mr. Raynal's position as a keen student of literature. CLUSTER SPRINGS ACADEMY. The following announcement of the forty-fourth annual commencement exercises of Cluster Springs Academy was ? made this week. Saturday at 3:30 p. m. III,,..,. i PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU 2>a jBaX7A Makes delicto griddle cakes, r< The only Ba Made from Royal Gx Annual Field Day. Saturday, 8 p. m.t Annual Celebration of the Ciceronian Literary Society. Sunday, May 80, annual sermon before the faculty and students, by Rev. R. H. Fleming, D. D., Supt. Presbyterian Orphans' Home, Lynchburg, Va. Sunday, May 30, 8 p. m., address before the Y. M. C. A., by Rev. W. T. Thompson, Jr., of Washington, D. C., a former master in the school. Monday, May 31, 11 a. in., annual address before the faculty and students by Hon. Don P. Halsey, Lynchburg, Va., followed by the award of diplomas and honors. SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR CHRISTIAN WORKERS. An Institute for the training of Christian men and women of all denominations, who wish to become better fitted for usefulness as teachers in Sunday schools, secretaries of Christian Associations, assistants to pastors, visitors of congregations, workers in city missions and country missions, or missionaries to iuicigu liuius, will ue neia in me duiiqings of Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va., June 17-30, 1909. The course of study will make provision also for the practical needs of ministers, ruling elders and deacons. The courses of study announced are quite full and very attractive. The professors of the Seminary will have with them on the lecture platform, Dr. A. L. Phillips, Rev. D. H. Rolston, t>f Petersburg, Mr. Chas. W. Dorsey, of Baltimore, and Mr. John J. Eagau, of Atlanta. Richmond in itself is a city of ministerial associations and many places of interest and beauty; and the buildings and grounds of Union Seminary can not be surpassed for attractiveness, affording boarding accommodations, with most restful surroundings and sacred associations. Those who wish to inquire as to lodging and rates should write to the Registar, Rev. A. D. P. tiilmour, Ginter Park, Rich mond, Va. FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE'S DOTS AND DASHES. Mr. White says "That life Is most worth living whose work is most worth while." According to Mr. White the TH. . * iml rGPoWD?Jl >us hot biscuit, dIIs and muffins. king Powder -ape Cream of Tartar women of the Church are illustrating the lifo worth livinor .. ? v.. ywv, iuw.iw uaa uccu paid by the women on the $50,000 Debt l^ind. A step toward the evangelization of the world in this generation will be the building of the Graybill Memorial School in Mexico. Let us all pray, work and give that this effort may succeed. A great many Sunday schools have ordered the specially arranged program and literature for Children's Foreign Mission Day. If you have not ordered, do so today. Free on request. quarterly Station Reports will be sent to the 900 churches in the Forward Movement June 1. if yours does not come, let us know promptly. Any church or society wishing a sample Station Report and full information regarding the Forward Movement needs only to place name and address on reverse side, clip this paragraph and mail to the Executive Committee. At home and on the lield the world can tell how sincere one's service is by warcmng tne worker. Miss French has been working at the Left Family Bridge Chapel near Hnngchow. The city gates close at dark, but in order to meet the women that come in the evening she prefers to sleep at the chapel. A successful mission worker says his success is based on praying to God and letting the people know. We believe that much of the Interest and faithful service of our good women can be traced to their being informed on missions. A West Virginia lady writes, "Wo have finished the 'Call of Korea* and can recommend it highly as interesting and inspiring." Where a society can not afford a Mission Study Library, the Monthly Leahets should be used. Our women missionaries, like our women workers in the home land, are conspicuous for the zeal and earnestness with which they serve in this great wuik. i*ira. jas. uranam, of Tsingkiangqu, together with some of her Chris tian women, attended the recent woman's conference in Hangohow, showing her interest by traveling 360 miles each vay to do so.