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MILLEDGEVILLE, OA., JUNE 19.1906.
Number*52
IE twenty-seventh
annual commencement.
Georgia Military College Closes Another Year
With Brilliant Exercises
[ntest in elocution a splendid success
bn. James M. Griggs Delivers Annual Oration,
and Dr. J. E. Kidd Presents Medals.--
Banquet To-Night Will Be
An Event.
»l, t . Twenty-seventh Annual Com-
tcement of the Georgia Military Col-
wi ll end to-night with ail alumni
Iquet. ...
V year that is being closed has
| u on e of the most successful in the
,jrv of the college. The attendance
been larger, and the cadet barracks
i been taxed to Us greatest capacity
jughont the year. The work done,
[both teachers and pupils, has been
lily satisfactory.
Die exercises during commencement
beeu unusually interesting, and
beeu witnessed by large crowds of
citizens of Milledgeville, who
always interested in the success of
schoaL
’he Baccalaureate Sermon was peacli-
)^hv Rev. J. T. Plunkett, D. D.. ef the
rst Presbyterian Church, of Augusta.
Chaiiel was filled with a cultured
Idience, and the sermon and music
greatly enjoyed. A special musi-
. program had been prepared by a
•t choir, nnder the direction of Miss
inie Case, and the Ringing was unusu-
sweet and inspiriag. Dr. Plunkett
for his text. "Run ye to and fro
rough the streets of Jerusalem, and
now, and know, and seek in the
places thereof, if ye -can lind
uan, if there lie any that seeketh
[dgeineut, that seeketh the truth,
id I will pardon it.” And lie liad
his subject “A Man Wanted.”
Bfore taking his text, the preacher
(>oke of the mingled feelings of “glad-
ess and sadness” that wtilled ap in the
'art'on commencement occasions.
After announcing his text, he discnss-
eloquently, tlie perquisites which
took to mal e a true man or woman.
1st. It took the developement of the
liysical nature. No person was well
repared for the battle of life without a
fell developed body.
»nd. The developement of the miud.
[ e ur K«d the young jsiople to develop
>eir mind by reading,
lird. The developement of the heart.
14th. The developement of the wilL
■'tl:. The developement of tlie spirit-
d nature. He urged his hearers to
^ke God into their hearts, and to take
word as their guide.
Ihe sermon was delivered with an
loqoeuee and earnestness which
lade a deep impression upon the large
hence, w hich was made up largely of
'nug people. It contained much sound
1( ! timely advice, and was clothed in
[cautiful and perfect language.
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The annual contest in elocution was
held in the college chapel Jyesterday
moruiug, before a very large audience.
These contests are a feature of the com
mencement, and besides being decidedly
interesting and entertaining, are instuc-
tive, by reason of the high class of selec
tions rendered. This year was no ex
ception to the rule, the declamations
and recitations being well chosen and
admirably rendered.
The exercises were opened with pray
er, by Rev. E. H. Wood. Sgt. W. H.
Underwood spoke a selection from Hen
ry Grady’s magnificent speech “Against
Sectionalism.” Cool,deliberate,and with
perfect enunciation, Mr. Underwood
rendered the speech after Grady’s own
style.
Miss Mary Lawrence followed with a
beautiful recitation, “Little Nellie’s
Praver,” in a manner to stamp her as
a.n excellent reciter.
The great argument of Benjamin H.
Hill in defense of the State Univer
sity, was spoken by Sergeant Major
Bert M. Atkinsoii. Though quite a
young man, Mr. Atkinson has the fire
and eloquence that characterized his
distinguished father. His speech was
well rendered and well recievod.
Miss Helen Maxwell captivated the
audience with her charming rendition,
“Too Utter Utter.”
“TheTwo-Boggan Slide,” by Miss Es
telle Baumgartel, convulsed the crowd
witli laughter.
The esciting story of “How the La
Rue Stakes Were Lost” was well nigh
perfectly rendered by Miss: Kathleen
Harper. Her interpretation was fault
less, and her stage presence excellent.
Sgt. Paul Foster .concluded the con
test with “A Tribute to Hill.” This
magnificent tribute was spoken in man
ner fitting the piece and shows Mr. Fos
ter to be an orator in every sense of the
word.
Cadets Waddell and Moye were on
on the program, but were excused on
account of sickness in their homes. All
in all the interest ran high among those
of the past. T^ie contestants proved
themselves to be speakers of no mean
ability, and their excellent worfc'leave
the judges a very hard task in picking
the successful ones.
Tlie complete program follows:
Music.
Prayer, Rev. E. H. Wood.
1st. Sergt. W. H. Underwood,—
Against Centralism.”—Grady.
Miss Mary Lawrence,—"Little Nel-
A TERRIFIC RAIN STORM.
GOOD LUCK TO G.M.C. ROTS.
Over Five Inches of Rain Fell in This They Will Visit Dublin, Tennille and
City Friday Night. Wrightsville for Several Games.
HON. JAMES M. GRIGGS,
Representative In Congress, from the Second Georgia District.
“take a kodaa with you
»»
Don't overlook the fact that the
most important part of your sum
mer tonring outfit for : : : :
Pleasure is a Kodak
and supply of films. With these
you can bring home many pleas
ant and humorous scenes of your
trip that will brighten your reflec
tions in tlie years to come. “Take
a Kodak with you.” : : : :
dixon williams
lie’s Prayer.—Anon.
Sergt. Q. M. WaddolL,—“The Immor
tality of Sentiment.”—Blackburn. Ex
cused.
Music.
Sergt. Major B. M. Atkinson,—“A
Plea for the University.”—Hill.
Miss Helen Maxwell,—“Too Utter
Utter.”—Anon.
Music.
Miss Kathleen Harper,—“Hoyi the La
Rue Stakes Wore Lost.”—Hood.
Cadet C. vG. Moye,—“Tlie Cavalier
Defended. ’’—Gross. Excused.
Miss Estelle Baumgartel—“Tlie Two-
Boggin Slide.”—Anon.
Music.
Sergt. P. M. Foster,—“Tribute to
Hill.”—Black.
Beivlictiou.
CHE DRILLS
at five o’clocffc in Monday afternoon
were largely attended.
Capt. Spence put the battalionthrougli
a close order drill that was superb, The
boys, by their steadiness and faultless
work, showed the thorough training
they have received at the hands of their
commandant. TOie close order drill was
followed by a (krill in extended order
that charmed the the crowd. A normal
attack, at reduced distanoes, with blank
cartridges, proved realistic and stirring.
The battalion is in a state of efficiency
asul go through the movemeiitt of the
drill lerfecdy.
OPERA SIGHT GREAT SUCCESS.
The largest audience ever seen in the
Milledgeville opera lumse greeted “Tlie
J Sereuaders” last night.
Tlie large auditorium was crowded to
tlie doors long before the curtain went
up, with numbers unable fo secure seats
anywhere.
This beautiful fantasy, staged by Mr.
J. S. Atkinson, was brilliantly rendered
and won even greater pnaise than the
production of last year, “Echoes from
Operas.”
The cast, including 250 people, and
the large chorus, was beatifully drilled,
and carried ont the different numbers
with the swing and dash of profession
als.
Among the many excellent features
it is impossible to single out any one for
especial mention, yet the songs “Hold
Your Horses,” “My Style” and “A
Southern Lullaby” were received with
highest praise. The beautiful “Dance
of the Lillies” and the gorgeous spec
tacle of a “Japanese Fete,” were beauti
fully executed.
One of the prettiest spectacles of the
evening was the representation of a
boat in the “Boating” by Mr. W. R.
Enins.
The production was a great success
and reflects great credit upon the princi
pals and chorus. Prof. Atkinson has
won a host of admirers in Milledgeville
by his excellent productions, and onr
people will welcome him back when
ever he may come.
COMMENCEMENT DAY
was nshered in by the largest crowd of
the week assembled in tlie College Chap
el.
Thu exercises -ol the day were began
by prayer, by tite Rev. J. J. Lanier.
The orator ef the day, tlie Hon.
Jamer M. Griggs, congressman from the
second district, was introduce in a short
but eloquent speech, by Hon. Jno. T.
Allen.
Mr. Griggs delivered a masterful ad
dress oil the subject ef “Citizenship.”
His subject was one that was especially
suited to the occasion and was replete
with wisdom and instruction to his aj>-
precintive audience.
This distinguished Georgian was at his
best. His speech was a magnificent ef
fort, ranging from wit and humor to
Hie heights of eloquent oratory. He
had the closest attention of his audience
from beginning to end, and was fre
quently interrupted by outbursts of
spontaneous applause.
Judge Griggs was followed by Dr. J.
E . Kidd who delivered tlie medals in a
beautiful speech that captivated his au
dience from the beginning. Iu a vein at
Tlie heaviest rain ever recorded iu this
section fell last Friday night. It was
accompanied by wind and lightning and
thunder. For several hours the rain
continued to fall at a terrific rate, doing
great damage to crops, etc. Prof. O. M.
Coue, who keeps a record for the Weath
er Bureau of the Government, reports
that] the precipitation was 5.12 inches
and was greater than he had ever re
ported in this section since he had been
in the service.
The rain Friday night had been pro
ceeded by previous hard rains which
had caused tlie streams to overflow their
banks. Tlie crops planted along the
land adjacent Oconee river are greatly
damaged.
The Oconee River Mills were compell
ed to quit grinding.
The ]lower house of the new water
works for the State Sanitarium was cov
ered with water, and contractor Wagner
was compelled to stop work.
During the storm the lightning was
terrific, but no damage was done iu this
city.
BAUN BURNED.
The barn of Mr. Benjamin Harper,
who resides near Meriwether, iu Bald
win county,was struck by lightning and
burned. The stroke which set the barn
on fire killed a horse and male, belong
ing to Mr. Harper. The barn contained
a large quantity of forage, farm imple
ments, etc., which were burned. Mr.
Harper succeeded in saving a buggy and
harvesting machine. The loss of the
mule and horse falls exceeding heavy
upon Mr. Harper.
The male building at the statefarm
was struck by lightning, and set oil fire,
but was not damaged to any great extent.
Reports from different sections of the
county are that the bridges over a num
ber of streams were washed away, and
that a number of cattle were drowned.
The G. M. C. baseball team will visit
Dublin, Tennille and Wrightsville
during the next ten days for games with
the base ball teams of these threo cities.
They will play in Dublin on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday; iu Wrights
ville, Monday’ and Tuesday; and in
Tennille on Wednesday.
This series will be the last games
played by the G. M. C. boys, and they
will leave with the determination to
win them all.
President Wm. K. Reynolds and Prof.
E. N. Reynolds will go witli the boys
and stay with them during this tour, re
turning with them on Friday, the 29th
inst., when tlie team will be disbanded
and the boys will go home for tlie sum
mer vacation.
Nearly every member of tlie team
will be back iu the school next term,
and Barron declares that they will have
the pennant at the end of next season
floating on tlie flag pole in front of the
barracks.
The following is tlie team as it will
play in these games:
Reynolds. H, catcher.
Stembridge, Rhodes, Graves, pitchers,
Jones, first base.
Hawes, second base.
Barron, short stop.
Reynolds, D, third base.
Hntchiuson, left field.
Van Bnren, right field.
Whjlden, center field.
The
MONEY IN THE TirfHSURY.'
Slate Farm Realises $3,139.71
From Sale of Small Products.
NOTICE:—A shipment of Daniel
Mineral Spring Water will arrive today
and another tomorrow. Many people
know by experience that it cures indi- raised in excess of the quantity needed
gestion, constipation, liver and kidney for consumption on the farm. Under
troubles. Hence the increasing de-; the new law the commission « required
From Atlanta Constitution.
’ihe state prison commission Saturday
turned into the state treasury $1,1:10,71
from the sale of small farm products
raised 011 tlie state farm near Milledge-
villo. The products sold were such as
hay, potatoes, vegetables, hogs and beef.
maud.
W. H. ROBERTS.
MRS. BURGER LECTURES.
Mrs. Barger, national organizer of tlie
W. C. T. U., was to have delivered two
lectures in this city last week, hut 011
account of rain, the one to have been
once happy, witty and feliticous lie pre-1 delivered Thursday evening was can-
seated to the successful contestants the celled. O11 Friday evening, however, in
golden tokens of their earnest efforts, spite of the weather conditions, a few
Dr. Kidd closed his address with an Jieople gathered at the Baptist church,
appeal to all studeuts to strive for a
price that always attains the Crown of
Life.
The Certificates of Graduation were
presented the graduating class by Presi
dent Reynolds in a few well chosen re
marks. The Benediction was pro-
nonneed by Rev. J. J. Lanier, 011 one of
the happiest commencements and best
years work in the history of the college.
The following is the roll of the Senior
class for the year just closed.
Miss Lila Dean Broadfield, Capt. Otis
B. Bradley, Miss Julia Conn, IstLt. and
Q. M. Emmett L. Coleman, Miss Ruth
DeSaussure, 1st Lt. Robert M. Exley,
Capt. Will O’D. Jones, Miss Ethel Lu-
cile Driskill, 2nd Lt. Richard Emile
Lamar, Miss Lillian Effie Simpson, 1st
Lt. and Adjt. Charles W. Seifert, 1st
Lt. William F. Tanner, 2nd Lt. Guy H.
Wood.
MEDAL WINNERS.
The following were announced as tlie
Winners of the medals, for the year.
Oratory.—Cadet Sergt. William Un
derwood.
Recitation.—Miss Katheleen Harper.
Barracks Medal.—Lieut. R. M. Ex-
ley.
The drill medals will be announced
this afternoon after the conclusion of
the prize drills.
and heard Mrlf Burger, Her talk was
extremely interesting and entertaining,
and those who braved tlie rain were
fully repaid. Those interested feel that
her visit to the city was not a failure,
as a number of young men were present
and listened to her words of advice.
K. of P’s. Elect Officers.
At a recent meeting of the Knights
of Pythias Lodge, the following officers
were elected for theensaing six months:
J. H. Ennis, C. C.
F. J. Willingham, Vice C. C.
M. 8. Bell, Prelate.
F. M. Gobert, M. of A.
8. D. Stembridge, M. of W.
C. M. Adams, I. G.
C. E. Greene, O. G.
ST. STEPHENS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
There will be services in St. Stephens
church next Sunday, 24th inst.
Sunday School, 9 a. m.
Morning Services, 11 a. m.
Tlie Rector, Rev. J. J. Lanier, offici
ating.
Pews free. All invited.
to turn the proceeds from all sales from
the farm into tlie state treasury, and the.
annual expenses of that institution are
regularly appropriated by the general:
assembly.
While 110 definite day has beeu fixect
the commission has decided to sell the
state’s 500 bales of cotton grown on the
farm, at once, and this will be put on
the market probably the latter part of
this month. It is expected to bring
between $25,000 and $10,000.
The state farm, which is worked by/
that class ol convict labor for which,
there is no market, including women,
and youths, aim chose men classed as.
not able-bodied, will, it is stated, make
a better shewing this year than ever
Before in its history. It will turn a good
net profit into the state treasury over
and above all expenses despite tlie fact
that the commission expended tins year
about $i,0o0 for males and almost as
much for fertilizers. A definite state
ment, of Ihe results at the farm this
year will be forthcoming in the commis
sion’s annual report, which will be is
sued about tlie time of the meeting of
tlie general assembly.
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
EXCHANGE BANK
Located at Milledgeville, Ga., at the close of business April 9th, 1906.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts
$70,22iJ 86
Demand Loans
2,300 (K)
Overdrafts Secured
674 73
Overdrafts Unsecured
1,330 14
Bonds and Stocks owned by
the Bank
3,000 00
Banking House
Furniture and Fixtures
657 37
Due from Banks and Bankers
in the State
2,118 03
Due from Banks and Bankers
in other States
2,680 64 j
Currency
6,505 00 1
Gold
200 00]
Silver, Nickles and Pennies..
2,423 46
Checks and Cash Items
296 08
Total
$92,409 31 j
liabilities
uapitai stock Paid in $26,000 00
Undivided Profits, less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
_ ? ai d- . v 6,844 46
Due to Banks and Bankers in
this State 270 82
Individual Deposits Subject to
„ Check ...., 60,294 03
Notes and Bills Rediscounted None
Bills Payable, Including Time
Certificates representing
Borrowed Money None
$92,409 31
Before me came Otto M. Conn, Cashier of the Exchange Bank who bein*
dulv sworn, says tliat the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of
said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank.
o „ . .. . . , OTTO M CONN, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of April, 1906
E. P. GIBSON, J. P.