"College News"

"College News"

"On Friday February, 22nd Chancellor Wm. E. Boggs of the University of Georgia, accompanied by Prof Otis Ashmore of the Commission of Georgia State Industrial College and Mr. Roberson of Ginn and Co., visited the college and examined several classes. Friday night exercises were held commemorating the birth of George Washington. Essays on the life and character of Washington were read by Louis H. Smith of Macon, and J. A Monroe of Savannah. There was a debate subject: “Resolve that patriotism is shown more by celebrating Washington’s birthday than by celebrating the fourth of July.” The debaters were U. S. Brown, affirmative and Robert C. Thomas negative. The affirmative won. These exercises were held by the Philosophian Literary Society. On Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock there were held exercises in memory of the late Hon. Frederick Douglass. Addresses on the life and character of Mr. Douglass were delivered by Pres R. R. Wright, Profs. Suggs, Cobb, Palmer and Cook all of whom gave some very fine thoughts drawn from the life of the old man “eloquent.” All seemed to impress the students with the importance of making the best uses of their opportunities. They took examples from Mr. Douglass’ life showing his meagre opportunities, the use to which he put them and the height which he reached. They seemed to attribute his success in life mainly to his perseverance. A duet was sung by Messers. L. B. Thompson and W. H. A. Haywood, which was especially commendable. Dr. S. Palmer Lloyd was introduced by the President. He gave a very interesting talk, dwelling mostly upon a subject which Mr. Douglass had impressed upon him when a medical student. This was, that mind makes the man. After singing “John Brown’s Body” Rev. Mr. Borden of New England was introduced and gave quite an interesting talk. The chapel was appropriately decorated, having a very good portrait of Hon. Frederick Douglass trimmed in mourning neatly hung behind the stand. On Sunday night the Y. M. C. A. me for their regular prayer meeting. The meeting was led by Messrs J. T. Sanders and P. A. Sellers. The Y. M. C. A. has had three converts since January. They are Messrs J. Jenkins, L B Thompson and Patrick Sellers. On Sunday night our President left for Charleston where he delivered his lecture on the Negro a discoverer and explorer. He returned on Tuesday and reported a pleasant stay."

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Savannah Tribune

1895-3-2