The Athenaeum. (Atlanta, GA) 1898-1925, May 01, 1923, Image 10
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whole evening. The mingling of the voices of the young men
and ladies on this occasion rolled like a great, pealing organ, and
this sound alone was sweet, harmonious music. The evening
itself was lovely, the southern moon beaming in charming soft
ness as the guests chatted within its light. The refreshments
would have satisfied the most fastidious person, as can be attested
by the ones that were present. The seniors of ’23 feel very grate
ful to President and Mrs. Hope for the honor bestowed upon them
in such a royal reception.
JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION AT SPELMAN
By Henrietta Jones, ’ H. S. ’23.
On Friday evening, April 27, the junior high school class enter
tained the senior class of that department in the Gymnasium,
Giles Hall. The seniors and members of the faculty were re
ceived by Misses Lucy Chapman and Leona Hart. The Gym
nasium was beautifully decorated in the junior class colors, steel
gray and blue. Vases and baskets of spring flowers were attrac
tively placed about the room. The following program was ren
dered :
Class Song (Tune: “Moonlight”) Juniors
Welcome Address Miss Wenona Douglass
Response Miss Gussie Merlalla
Reading Miss Julia Holman
Class Poem Miss Vera Swilling
Reading Miss Madie Sessoms
Song to Seniors (Tune: “Leave Me With a Smile”) Juniors
Before and after the program games and marches were enjoyed
by all. A delicious ice course was served, which marked the end
of a perfect evening.
MOREHOUSE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
By F. W. Crawford, ’23.
The entire program of the Morehouse Commencement Exercises
is as follows:
Calendar
Sunday, May Twenty-seventh
3:00 P. M Baccalaureate Sermon
Monday, May Twenty-eighth
2:00 P. M Class Day Exercises
8:00 P. M. Paxon Prize Orations—Paxon Prize Declamations
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