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24 . ' ' ; THl Educational PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. The commencement exercises of the Presbyterian College or South Carolina were held from June G to ! . The commencement sermon was delivered by Rev. W. H. Frazer, D. D., of Anderson, S. C., and the sermon before the Y. M. C. A. by the Rev. H H Sw#?tn ?r i K>\, Secretary of Ministerial Education. Boih sermons were of a high order, and made a profound impression. The oratorical contest was held oil Monday evening and the medal was won by W. C. Addison, of Due West, S. C. The declaimers' contest was held on Tuesday evening and the medal was won by W. W. Sprouse, of Fountain Inn, S. C. Eight students received iheir uiplon.ao with degree of B. A., namely: W. S. Bean, Jr., valedictorian, of Clinton, S. C.; Miss Annie Antoinette Diilard, Clinton; Jas. B. Frazier, Jr., Blairs; C. D. Harrall, Bennettsville; George C. McDonald, Sumter, Ga.; Miss Cora Lee Mcintosh, Clinton; D. W. A. Neville. Clinton, and Miss Virginia Smith Neville, Clinton. The commencement address was delivered by the Rev. D. W. Richardson, of Greer, S. C. He spoke on the value to the world of the men who iiave been able fo see visions. His address was a literary |#r?> duction of rare excellence. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon Rev. H. H. Sweets, of L?ouisville, Ky., and Rev. G. G. Sydnor, of Rome, Ga. A large number of visitors were present during the entire commencement exercises. Members of the board expressed themselves as very hopeful of the future of the college. The commencement exercises were very satisfactory in all respects. The music was furnished by the college orchestra and was very much enjoyed. It was pronounced by all to be very excellent. K. L. Bean, Sec. DANIEL BAKER COLLEGE. The friends of Christian education and especially those concerned in the development of this work in the great home mission territory of Western Texas, will be interested in knowing that Daniel Baker College, Brownwood, Texas, has secured, as its president, Mr. Tin3ley P. Junkin, and is entering, as we be lieve, upon a new era of usefulness and prosperity. Mr. Junkin belongs to a noble line of educators and preachers and possesses much of that spirit which has sent a brother and two sisters into the foreign mission field. He took bis A. B. degree at Austin College in 1893. Later his A. B. and A. M. in mathematics at the University of Virginia. Since then he has been successfully engaged in teaching, spending the past six years as professor of mathematics at A. and M. College, Bryan, Texas. He was elected to the presidency of Daniel Baker College a year ago, but felt compelled to decline the call. Reelected this year, he has accepted the call, and conies to the work with an enthusiasm and determination which promises real success. A. H. P. McCurdy. y *? ~ ? PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT] MISSISSIPPI SYNODICAL COLLEGE. The Mississippi Synodical College, Holly Springs, Miss., celebrated its eighteenth annual commencement the last week in May. The commencement exercises were among the best ever held by tliis college. The commencement sermon. ty llev. \V. E. Phifer. of Brookhaven. Miss., cn "Woman's Mission." was apt and scholarly, and the sermon, before the Y. W. C. A., preached by Rev. R. L. Campbell, of Hattiesbarg, Miss., was practical, pointed and inspiring. The commencement address, made by Hon. Lester G. Fant, and the address before the Alumni Association, made by Hon. L. A. Smith, were of the very highest order. Every member of the board of trustees elected by the Synod of Mississippi and Presbyteries of Memphis and Western District were present. One hundred and ten boarding pupils were enrolled during the session and a large number of day pupils. The number of boarders. is limited to one hundred and ten and the number has not varied, more than six during the six years past. A larger number of boarding pupils have already been enrolled for next session than have ever been enrolled before so early in the session and the prospects of this college for the future are exceedingly bright. The report of the president showed a most successful term of the college and -that the financial affairs of the institution werr in a sound and healthy condition. TENNESSEE COLLEGE. Tile commencement exercises of Tennessee College mark the close of a year eminently successful from every standpoint. Each department in school has shown a decided increase over iast year. In these several departments 253 students, coming from twelve different states, have been enrolled. The closing exercises of the school began April 30, when Dr. H. H. Nast, the director of music, presented in a graduating recital Misses Evalie Martin and Gladys Young. This program delighted the entire audience and reflected great credit upon the young ladies and their instructor. On Mav 21 aild Mav 2ft thn rvimllo In piano, voice, violin and expression gave entertainments. Botu of these wero given before packed houses and were enthusiastically received. On the evening of June 1 the graduating exercises were held. The following young ladies received diplomas in the literary department: Misses Winnie Bumpass, Georgia Cunningham, Grace Dean, Mary Forgy, Sarah Byrn and Annie Eades. Misses Evalie Martin and Gladys Young received diplomas In music and Miss Lemma Drake a certificate in music. Dr. J. J. Taylor, of Knoxville, delivered a powerful address on "The Making of a Life." The scholarship offered for the one making the highest average for the entire year was won by Miss Ada Graves, or Winchester, Tenn. She hi a granddaughter of Dr. Z. C. Graves, the former president of Mary Sharpe College. The president and faculty of Tennessee College are very much gratified nr. the success this institution has attained In the past two years. Students and H. June 23, 1909. teachers are alike interested In maintaining a real college lor women. J. K. Marshall, Jr., Sec. of Faculty. THE TEXAS PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE. M; -r .* I VI v*y I CAda. Held the seventh commencement, May, 28 to June 3. It was the most brilliant commencement in the history of this growing Institution. The oply hotel of the town was burned just a week before the date for commencement and it was thought that this would prevent many from attending for want of entertainment, but the hospitable people of the town opened their homes and the number of visitors was never so great. One home entertained thirty-five guests. The Music and Expression departments had the most elaborate programs they have ever presented. The Japanese Cantat.i cn Monday night was especially pleasing to the public. Of the five recitals it was difficult to say which received the mosr praise. The chorus singing was especially delightful. The sermons on the Sabbath by Dr. J. P. Robertson and Dr. Jas. L. Bell, were appropriate and impressive. The address to the graduating class by ur. Edward Hayes L.yle, was a classic gem of prose poetry. A class of fifteen received their degrees and one young lady of the Class '07, received the degree of A. B. The unique ceremony of the delivery of Senior Hall to the Junior Class by the Senior Class, was intensely interesting to those who saw it for the first time. This ceremony and the Honeyruckle chain on Class Day, are two of th-3 most charming features of the commencement. The school has a large place in the hearts of the people of Texas. W. T. M. Dickson. CLUSTER SPRINGS ACADEMY. Ground was broken on the first of the week for an extensive addition to the dormitories of this academy and a large force of workmen will be kept busy, enlarging and improving the grounds and buildings of this successful boy's school, in anticipation of increased attendance. The patrons of the school are to ue congratulated upon the return of Prof. W. O. Ryburn, Bristol, Tenn., as Assopjftlo Prlnol r\n 1 ?* ...uw^ai. mr. nyDurn was Heail Instructor here for four years and since that time has done two years Post Graduate work at the University of Virginia, where he received the degree of Master of Arts in June, 1908. From 1904-1900, he was Professor of Mathematics in Fredericksburg College and during the past year he has been Headmaster and Instructor in English in Donald Fraser School, Decatur, Ga. Prof. J. A. Clarke, of Danville, M. A., University of Virginia, who for the past four years has taught Languages and Mathematics, will return. Prof. E. M. Louthan, M. A., Richmond College, is doing Post Graduate work in Physics and Chemistry at the University of Virginia to equip himself for work here next year. Mr. Louthan will again direct the Athletic work of the school. Miss Sarah W. Caraddock, a Bachelor of Expression of Ralston University, will continue In her position of Director of Elocution and Public Speaking, whlcn position she has filled for the past two years.