Bibb County GaArchives News.....Commencement at Howard College July 11 1872
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The Christian Index.
Wednesday, June 19th, witnessed the closing exercises of Howard College.  A 
large audience graced the occasion, and were highly entertained by the varied 
exercises.  After the opening prayer, a very graceful and dignified salutatory 
oration in English, was pronounced by Mr. Martin T. Sumner, Jr., of Marion.  
The noble sentiments and polished style of the oration were much enhanced byt 
he manly and vigorous delivery of the speaker.  His speech was cheered with 
enthusiasm.
Dr. E. T. Winkler, of Charleston, S.C., was then introduced who pronounced an 
able and eloquent Baccalaureate Oration, full of rich thought and wise counsel -
- sentiments worthy to be cherished, and adapted to exert a wholesome influence 
upon the character of youth.
Then followed the Valedictories by Mr. Joseph M. Harrell, of Marion, whose 
words of pathos and wisdom made a deep impression.  His delivery is deliberate 
and easy, yet, with his vigor and emphasis he arouses and fastens the deep 
attention of the audience.  We learn that both the young gentlemen composing 
this class have so distinguished themselves in their studies, that they have 
been appointed tutors in the College.  This is a high, and, we doubt not, a 
deserved honor, and we predict for these talented young men a brilliant and 
successful career.
The President of the College, Col. Murfee, then, in a brief, dignified address, 
conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon Messrs. Martin T. Sumner, Jr. and 
Joseph M. Harrell.  He also conferred the degree of Master of Arts upon Dr. T. 
S. Sumner, of Perry county, Mr. H. C. Cooke, of Marion, and Mr. __ Cox, of 
Macon, Ga.  He also announced that the degree of Doctor of Divinity had been 
conferred by the Trustees upon Rev. A. J. Battle, and Rev. E. B. Teague.
The Marion Silver Cornet Band contributed to the interest of the occasion by 
its enlivening and martial strains.  Thus passed another Commencement of this 
fine Institution of learning.  The remarkable success of all its public 
exercises has added largely to its old reputation, and produced the conviction 
that Col. Murfee, the able and energetic President, with his corps of 
accomplished Professors, has done a noble work, and laid the foundation for 
still more glorious future success.--Marion Commonwealth.


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