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Bishop Thirkield June 28 merit, the student body has ad- Baccalaureate ServicesTrustees Hold Annual Meeting and

Name Presidential Committee

xHE annual meeting of the board of trustees of .How­ard University was held in

the board room at the Carnegie Library on Saturday morning at 10 o ’clock and continued through­out the day. justice Job Barnard, president of the board, was in the chair.

The following members of the board were present: The Rev. A. F. Beard, D. IT, of New York City; the Rev. Charles Wood, D.D .; Justice G. W. Atkinson, LL. D .; Chief Justice Stanton J. Pcelle, LL. D .; Dr. John R. Francis, the Rev. Charles H. Richards, D. D., of New York City; Justice Job Barnard, the Rev. Francis J. Grimke, D. D .; William V. Cox, Henry E. Pellew, Bishop Benja­min Tucker Tanner, LL. D., of Philadelphia; Dr. J. H. N. Waring, the Rev. J. E. Moorland, 1) D .; Dr. Charles B. Purvis, of Brook­line, Mass.; John T. Emlen, of Newport, R. I., and Hon. J. C. Napier, LL. D., and President W. P. Thirkield.

The meeting was of unusual in- - terestjn view of the resignation of President Wilbur Patterson Thir­kield as president of the university, made necessary by his election to the episcopacy of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The expres­sions of regret over the resignation o f the president, who has served during the past six years, were general and earnest.

During the administration of President Thirkield the institution has made marked advances on all lines. Over $30,000,000 has been

vanced from 800 to over 1,400, and the faculties of the several depart­ments have been enlarged and greatly strengthened.

Thirkield Hall of ScienceOn formal petition, signed by

the seven (leans of the university, and indorsed by the faculties, the board, by unanimous action, named the new science hall Thirkield Hall

BISHOP W. P. THIRKIELD

in recognition of the services o f the president in 'the upbuilding of the institution.

The report of the treasurer, Dr.E. L. Parks, showed the only de­ficit that has occurred in the last five years, about $2,000, owing to repairs that were required by the medical building, and to a large equipment in special department work.

The report of Secretary G. W. Cook showed the best condition of the buildings and grounds in the history of the institution.

A committee for the nomination

1 ESPITE the hot swelter­ing weather of Sunday, An­drew Rankin Chapel was

packed to its utmost capacity with those who were anxious to see the inspirational sight of I loward’s 200 graduates march in their bac­calaureate procession and to listen to the superb baccalaureate sermon of Dr. Oliver Huckel of Baltimore, Md. The procession was headed bv Pres. Thirkield and Dr. Huckel followed by Profs. Fennell and Lightfoot ushering in those who are about to go out into the world and propagate the Howard spirit.

Dr. Huckel took as the theme of his discourse, “ The Majesty of God." In the sermon he beauti­fully depicted the majesty of God’s love, of his mercy and of his kindness, and concluded with a. strong admonition to the graduates, to exemplify the nature and char­acteristics of God in their future attitude and actions, assuring them that the only success in life that, can account for anything must he based on such a principle.

Many dignitaries were on the rostrum, among them Registrar of the Treasury, Hon. J. C. Napier, Bishop Tanner, and Mr. John R. Mott, International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Dr. Mott gave an exceedingly interesting talk of a few minutes in which he empha­sized the needs of more efficient and well equipped men for the service of self-sacrifice and conse­cration to humanity and to super­sede those who are becoming passe in such work. His line of talk wqs prompted by the announcement- made from the rostrum that there were six applicants for a mission-

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The Classical Club

The Classical Club held its last meeting for the year Wednesday, May 22, at 3 o ’clock, in the As­sembly Room of Miner Hall. Pro­fessor Lightfoot, presiding, called the meeting to order, and on behalf o f the Club wel­comed the visitors.

Prof. Lightfoot announced th e meeting to be un­der the auspices of the Greek De­partment, and the following interest­ing program was rendered:

T h e Lord’s Prayer (in Greek) by members of Greek Department.

Song: “ Carmen Saeculare” (by re­quest), members Latin Department.

Paper: “ Rome’s Debt to Greece,”M i s s M a d r e c Penn..

Address : “ Grasp vs. Grip,” Prof.Little, of Greek Department.

Song: Selection, f r o m Horace’s Odes (Latin).

The entire pro­gram was enthusi­astically received and highly appre­ciated by all, but especial mention should be made of

study of the classics.The address by Prof. Little, which bore the unique title "Grasp vs. Grip,” was a practical and forceful outlining of the best method for them to her own characteristics of strength, hardihood, and manly courage. * * * She was com­

with printed illustrations and was destined to be of great benefit to the student.

S. A. Agues.

Miss Hagan Wins ScholarshipMiss Plelen Eugenia Hagan,

who recently, withMiss Muse, gavea recital at theMetropolitan A.M. E. Church . wasone of the per-formers in the re-cital given atW o o 1 s e y Hall,Yale Unive:rsity,last week. Shewon the $;?,oooschola rship f o rf o r e i g n studvabroad for theperiod. of 2 years.She is; quite a <iis-tingui:shed pianistand richly de-serves the ;prizeawarded her.

Miss Hagan willbe reinembered asa recent visit*>r toH o w a r d. Sitegradu;;ites from\ ale with the (Mus.1!., June 17th.

Th e Jouu X ALextends thanks toto its suppoi■tersfor tlreir patron-aye during thepast y e a r andwishes them much

Asst. United States Attorney General, who Delivered the Commencement (Address* ^ uLLGlsS,the magnificent paper by Miss Penn, “ Rome’s Debt to Greece,” wherein she stated: “ Rome took from Greece something of her in­tellectual life, fertile imagination and sense of beauty, and added

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F r id a y , J u n e 7 , 1912

Bishop Thlrkield

The following exjeerpt from c>ne of our contemporaries well ex­presses the sentiments of The Journal with reference to Presi­dent Thirkield. We cannot add to his glory, therefore wc emphasize.

‘‘Washington is gratified to learn of the election at Minneapolis of Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield president of Howard University, as a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It is known that his friends hoped •for the bestowal of one of the bish­opric honors upon him, and the course of the balloting at Minne­apolis was watched with keen in­terest. Of late years Dr. Thir­kield has been active in the work

of improving the condition of the colored population, and he has achieved a remarkable degree of success as president of Howard University, largely increasing the enrollment and at the same time carrying to success several Uni­versity enterprises that have added to the efficiency of the institution. Ilis election as bishop will doubt­less cause him to be assigned to another field of usefulness, a fact which his friends in Washington, and those associated with him in tlie numerous activities making for civic betterment with which he has identified himself, will regret. But he will carry with him to his new work the best wishes of the people of the District of Columbia, who have found him in ah relation-!.ms a most welcome and useful mem­ber of the community. It is to be hoped for the sake of Howard Uni­versity and the important educa­tional cause in which it is a lead­ing factor, that his successor at tile head ol the institution will he a man of equal ability.”

W a s h i n c .t o x S t a r .

New Eciitor-in-Chief

Jerry Luck, Mo, is the Editor- in-Chief for the year PU2-1.3. 11cis peculiarly fitted to fill the posi­tion by virtue of his association, and hence experience, as associate editor during, the past year. He, too, has been a student through the Academy and College and is generally well known by the stu­dents of all departments. He has done quite an amount of work in English and in the classics and is very well saturated with the clas­sical spirit, which is to be obtained from the pursuit of such subjects.

The editor-elect has always been in deepest sympathy and harmony with all big student enterprises, and has always lent his aid in every possible way to every helpful ac­tivity about the University. He has the esteem and respect o f all who know him and the highest re­gard of his closest friends. He

bids fair to make an excellent editor, and with the support of all concerned nothing but success is assured.

The Staff Elect.J. A. Luck, M.3, Editor-in-Chief.

Associate Editors.E. M. A. Chandler, M3.'J'. R. Davis, M L W. E. Tibbs, Ml.W . A. Pollard, M3.

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Athletic Editor.F. A. Taylor. 11.

Sorority Observes Annual Ivy Planting

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror­ity of the University held its an­nual ivy planting observance last I hursday evening on the campus. The young ladies, under the leader­ship o f the President of the Soror­ity, Miss Nellie M. Ouandcr, marched about the campus to the strains of the University Orchestra, under Prof. Douglass. The soror­ity then assembled on the steps of the Carnegie Library where they held their ceremony, and to the north of which, they planted the ivy for 1!M 2. Among the ranking members o f the sorority may be mentioned Misses Quander, Higgs, Green, M. P>. Smith, Shippcn, Agnes Davis, Juanita Howard, all o f whom arc candidates for the bachelor's degree.

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President Thirkield’s Farewell Reception

Monday night President and Mrs. Thirkield received the mem­bers of' the faculties and the can­didates for degrees of the Univer­sity. They were ably assisted in receiving by the Misses Thirkield, wives of the respective professors and members of the faculty.

Group by group the candidates would arrive and; on being directed by the door-man would wend their way to the spacious parlors where the hospitable host and hostess waited to greet them. 1 he early part of the evening was devoted es­pecially to congratulations on the one hand and to expressions of re­gret on the other by the guests to President Thirkjield. Then the guests engaged in sociable conver­sation amid the strains of the Uni­versity Orchestra under the direc­tion of Prof. Douglass, until the tasteful delicacies of the occasion appeared in the (lining hall where they ate and were merry.

The occasion well marked Presi­dent Thirkield’s farewell reception to the graduates and will long be remembered by those present.

Senior Class Day ExercisesOn Saturday afternoon, to a

large and well pleased audience, the senior class of the School of Liberal Arts rendered its class day exercises. The program was of an unusually high order; the roles be­ing practically models for com­mencement parts! Every part was, in fact, a feature. This exercise was, by far, one of the most inspi-

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rational functions of the com­mencement program, for it marked the culmination of four years steady pursuit of study of -i 1 of the choice spirits Howard has turned out for many years.

The giftatory of Mr. E. C. 'Perry jOgs pregnant with the keenest wit and the sharpest humor, while the Valedictory of Miss Juanita was replete with a sincere and genuine spirit of sadness which almost reached pathos. Howard can boast of but few class day pro­grams in the past that have eclipsed Or even equalled this one. To the

DR. H. C. SCURLOCK Delivered Annual Address to Alumni

keen and thoughtful observer this occasion marked something other than excellence in program; it showed forth the germ of capable and efficient leadership latent in these worthy sons and daughters of Howard from the class of 1012.

The program in its entirety was: Welcome Address, C. 1!. Washing­ton; Class History, Miss Edna H. Cook; Class Prophecy, Miss Nellie M. Ouander; Satire, Miss Minnie I!. Smith ; Giftatory, E. C. 'ferry ; Class Will, Hen j . H. Locke; Class Song, Luther B. Mitchell; Vale­dictory, Miss Juanita Howard. The program was interspersed with excellent music by the University Orchestra.

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An Evening with Prof, and Mrs. Parks

On last Tuesday evening Dr. and Mrs. Parks entertained the members of the cla'ss in Political Science. The main feature of the evening was a very unique mock National Presidential Campaign.

Upon entering the home of the host and hostess, each one was cordially received and escorted to the reception hall, lie was there informed that he would lx* ad­mitted to the assembly only upon condition that he have the name of a presidential candidate pinned on his back. He was then intro­duced to the assembly with a char­acter sketch and left to work out his own identity. This discovered, he was to- write a couplet stating why he should he the next presi­dent. The various attempts at rhymes were of such a nature as to furnish amusement for every one save the poet. The happy party then repaired to the lawn where a Suflragetle Conference was held with humorous speeches on "W hy Women Should or Should Not Vote."’

'flic Presidential nominees were as follows: Roosevelt, C. 1!. Wash­ington ; Taft, George Mobrav; La Toilette, T. B. Neeley; Dcbbs, E. M. Chandler; Harmon, 1). A. Davis; Hearst, Wm. 11. Pleasants; Bryan, C. C. Cooke; Clark, W. C. Peace; Carrie Nation, Miss E. P. Shippen; Foss, B. II. Locke; Un­derwood, Wm. Gilbert; Emma Goldman, Miss Nellie Ivander; Mrs. Parkhurst, Miss E. E. Swann.

After an evening of unusual humor and delight, the party dis­banded. Not a candidate abused the other; it was a conference of peace.

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The College of Arts and Sciences

The standing of any institution of learning is determined, to a large extent, by the achievements of its graduates. The prestige of the College of Arts and Sciences of Howard University has been greatly enhanced by the splendid achievements of its graduates of the past five years. The accom­panying table is sufficient evidence for the conclusion that the Uni­versity may well be proud of its recently graduated sons and daugh-

tation for her zeal, her energy, and her unselfish devotion to her task of uplifting the benighted and the fallen. While the percentage of the graduates entering into the field of social service is small, the services rendered by these two alumni has reflected much credit upon the ideals and aims of their Alma Mater.

Those who have elected to fol­low the profession of teaching have shown a fitness and an equipment which come from a thorough aca­demic training. Mr. Ernest M. Pollard, of the Class of 1910, is doing meritorious service as in­

railway service are about to en­gage in independent businesses in the fall.

Those who have entered the medical and legal professions have shown what efficient training will produce. Many of those in the law schools are making brilliant re­cords, while the majority o f those in the medical schools are setting a fast pace for their non-degree fellow students. The class of 1911 has contributed the largest number of graduates to our own medical school and every man has done splendid work during the past year.

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This table shows; that the-grad­uates of the past five years are en­tering the occupations that are dis­tinctively the fields1 of college-bred men and women. The business world has received its proper pro­portion, the professions are being amply supplied, a large number of well equipped teachers have been supplied to both secondary schools and colleges, and the call for so­cial workers has been heard.

A most gratifying fact is the ex­cellent service that is being ren­dered in social settlement work. Mr. George Lyle, of the Class of 1909, who holds a fellowship in the University of Pennsylvania, is do­ing highly efficient social settle­ment work in the city of Philadel­phia. Miss Marie Woolfolk, the co-laborer of Dr. Proctor of the Congregational Church of Atlanta, Ga., is winning a nation-wide repu-

; stractor of English in the College'.'of Arts and Sciences of HowardC •

University. Mr. Reginald Lynch, of the same class, is winning an en­viable reputation as instructor of Modern Languages in St. Augus­tine’s School, Raleigh, N. C. Miss Lucy Slowe, of the class of 1908, is a highly valued member of the faculty of the Baltimore High School. In fact, everyone of the ninety graduates who have entered the teaching ranks is winning fa­vorable comments wherever lo­cated.

The graduates of the last five classes are doing well in business. Messrs. Dagler and Wilson, both of the Class of 1910, are prosper­ous real estate dealers of Mound Bayou, Miss., while Mr. Benjamin Judkins, of the Class of 1911, re­ports a flourishing insurance busi­ness in Columbus, Ga. The two in

Las sent four of its graduates to post-graduate schools in the last five years and all have done well. Mr. E. P. Davis, of the Class of 1907, received his Master’s degree from the University of Chicago in one year. Mr. Nttnian P. G. Adams and Mr. C. J. Murphy, both of the Class of 1911, will receive their Master's degree from Colum­bia and Harvard, respectively. Like the graduates in the other fields, Howard’s post-graduate students have made marked and lasting impressions wherever they have pursued their work.

These facts serve to show that the equipment received from the thorough training which the Col­lege o f Arts and Sciences o f How­ard University affords, will com­pare favorably with that of any other college in the country. The faculty, re-enforced by some o f

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The Retiring Editor

One of the most successful years in the University’s existence brings to a close the administration of another editor of The Journal in the person of Louis H. Russell.

Mr. Russell is a young man, who by diligent and persistent effort has pushed his way to the front. He graduated in 1908 I from the .Bal­timore High School where he early distinguished himself, thereby win­ning a scholarship to Howard. En­tering Howard in the fall of 1908, he learned early tbit the only way to make himself felt around the University was to: mingle freely with the fellows and follow the good examples 'set by those of liberal mind and wider experience. His personal characteristics have given rise to such sobriquets as “ Old Reliable,” “ Scientific Bill,” “ Casey,” and “ Boss1.” These nick­names denote a certain determina­tion and resolution that character­ize the retiring editor.

During the first two years of his stay here his work was of such a caliber as to attract the attention of

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the head of the Department of Physics, his dean and the President of the University, by whom he was appointed to assist with the work in physics. This year, Dean Mil­ler took him from the Department of Physics and gave him a class in iv athematics. These duties he per­formed to the entire satisfaction of all concerned and to the glory of himself.

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Upper Classmen during the year lie was a strength to the admin­istration and won much favor for his insistence upon upper classmen domination in the affairs of the University life. The Kappa Sig­ma Debating Club, which had just recovered from its chaotic status of the last collegiate year, was p'aced in his charge by the mem­bers of the Club.

During his administration as president, Mr. Russell always had enthusiastic and well attended meetings. The effort to have the University to materially acknowl­edge the work done for the Uni­versity by the varsity debaters was made with small, but larger yet, re­turns.

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As editor of The Journal he has shown no small degree of efficiency. The year was begun with a large ■opposition to the University Journ­al, yet by his firm and straight­forward leadership we saw the op­position dwindle away only to join the band wagon. He has been fearless of criticism, liberal in his views, and has a high sense of journalistic ethics. Owing to his large discriminating powers the dignity of The Journal was brought up to beyond even the usual dignity. With the passing of Editor Russell the student body’s organ loses its strongest editorial writer for many a day. This year there was unusual eagerness on the part of Howardites to read The Journal. The higher education was the theme of the editor throughout the year which, to­gether with the respect gained from the faculty and the students in gen­eral, has' made him most popular with the rank and file. We wish for Mr. Russell the same brand of success while pursuing his studies further that he has attained at Howard, and if he keeps the one Howard Spirit that he now pos­sesses the University will have an­other son of whom she may well be proud.

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Bishop Thirkield June 28(Continued from Page 1, Column 2)

of a president for the institution, to report at an adjourned meeting o f the board on June 28, was ap­pointed as follows.: Chief Justice Peelle, President W. P. Thirkield, Dr. C. H. Richards, of New York; Dr. Marcus Wheatland, of New­port; Dr. J. F. Iv. Moorland, Dr. John R. Francis, of Washington, and Mr. John T. Emlen, of Phila­delphia.

To fill vacancies on the board the following new trustees were elected: Walter S-i Page, editor of the World’s Work, and Henry A. Hubbard, treasurer of the Ameri­can Missionary Association of New York.

President Thirkield presented his resignation to take effect on or before June 10. At the unanimous and earnest solicitation of the board, he consented to serve until June 2S.

Mr. MacfarlancTs CommentMr. H. B. F. Macfarland, in dis­

cussing the election of Dr. Thir­kield as bishop, makes the follow­ing comment:

“ I am glad he lias received this new honor with its opportunity, but I greatly regret that .it will take him away from Howard Univer­sity, where he has been so success­ful, and from Washington, to which he has given such admirable civic service. As a member of the board of directors of the Young Men’s Christian Association and as a member of its subcommittee

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Mr. Macfarland recalled that when President Thirkield first ar­m ed in Washington lie had paid a visit to the then president of the Board of Commissioners of the District, and offered his services in any civic matter in which Com­missioner Macfarland might think he would be useful. Utter strang­ers up to that time, Mr. Mac.far- land said that the opportunity to call upon him frequently in public service met cordial and effective response from Dr. Thirkield, and Mr Macfarland expressed high appreciation of his service as a cuiztn

His Interest in the Colored RaceM r. Lewis E. Johnson, I D. B.,

executive secretary of Colored \ . M. C. A., says of Prcsi lent Thir­kield :

"It was with a feeling of glad­ness and a feeling of midness ihat I received the news of the eleva­tion of Dr. Thirkield to the btsh - opric. I was glad because I kn v that the active working forces of the Christian Church gained a great addition when they received Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield .into the bishopric. I was sad because Washington has lost one of the most active and aggressive workers for religious educational and 'Lie advancement with whom it has ever been my pleasure to become connected.

“ Ilis work with our association has resulted in great good- ■ It was one of the prime factors in the suc­cessful completion of our new $100,000 building. He was earnest, determined and constantly alert in the interests of this cause. He has come to my office to consult and plan with me. He has attended our committee meetings and ad­vised with our officers. Some of

the most successful meetings we have ever held were those ad­dressed by Dr. Thirkield. Our men had great confidence in him. They, believed he had their inter­ests at heart and his ability to in­spire them was indeed out of the ordinary.

"One characteristic of Dr. Thir­kield that impressed me and many o f our men was his positive ag­gressiveness for the right of the negro whenever that question arose in any white gathering. His posi­tion on the Sunday School parade question three years ago struck a popular chord among the colored citizens of the country. I believe that the colored men have cause to feel that they have a friend at court in the elevation of Dr. Thir­kield to the bishopric.”

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Dean Miller Receives the Seniors

Last Saturday evening Dean and Airs. Kelly Miller tendered an in­formal reception to the Seniors of Arts and Sciences at their resi­dence on College Street. It is need­less to say that the occasion was a very enjoyable one, for one only has to view the grounds and resi­dence of our dean to realize the possibilities for such an occasion.

The class arrived at 8 P. M. and from that time until leaving there was a continuous round of merri­ment and pleasure. First there was the garden and orchard to be viewed under the soft glow of Jap­anese lanterns where there were many agricultural and horticultural specimens growing which showed that there has been some time spent on affairs which are not in the books or the class rooms of Arts and Sciences. Of course there must be dancing, otherwise tire affair would have been incom­plete, so there was ample time given to terpischore, and to trip the light fantastic toe, after which there was refreshments served on the back piazza, intermingled with wit, humor anti merriment, such as only an affair at Dean Miller’s can furnish.

Then came the saddest part of the evening’s entertainment, a part

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which in this case is realized abov : every other, namely, the leaving time, for one realized that i-'erc could be visits to'Dean and Mis. Miller’s time and again, but not in this capacity could we meet as un­dergraduates at the reception of our beloved dean.

Pres. Thirkield EntertainsSpeaks under Auspices of Alpha Phi

Alpha at Minnesota

President Wilbur P. Thirkield recently spoke at Minneapolis un­der the auspices of the Mu Chap­ter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra­ternity at the University of Min­nesota. He addressed a very large audience of people from both Min­neapolis and St. Paul. His subject was on the "Making of a Man.”

Mr. Gale 1’. Hilyer, a senior at the University of Minnesota, an alumnus of the Howard Academy, and the son of our welll-known neighbor, is president of this, the latest chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He writes that President Thirkield’s address was most helpful and inspiring and that he made a deep impression upon all who heard him. He also spoke in commendation of the members of I Seta Chapter.

Theological CommencementThe second commencement serv­

ice of the season was held in An­drew Rankin Memorial Chapel on last Monday evening, when the non-degree seniors of the Theo­logical Department received their diplomas. The University always hails with delight the graduates of this department, as they form a big part in the filling of the gap of direst need among the people of the colored race. It is unquestionably true that the minister is the leader of a people, and of the negro es­pecially. The more men of such sterling worth and character as were those of Monday night the

i University can send out the more

and the greater will be her service and the fulfillment of her mission, which is to supply the race with efficient leaders. It is only to be wished that more and better equipped men might see the need and the importance of ministers and thus be forced to seize upon this field in their avidity for service. These men are to be congratulated on their higher conservation and dedication to mankind, 'l'hc Uni­versity Journal bids them God’s speed.

“ Snake” Sykes Commercial ’ 13. Captain

As a fitting close to the chan - pionship base ball season o f i I "A, Leo Newton Sykes, the star center fielder and batter, was elected cap­tain for 1 !> 1:5. Upon his should­ers rests the responsibility of whip­ping into shape a strong ’varsity aggregation as only five of the 1912 ’varsity will be in uniform next year: Forbes, Com. T 5 ; Sykes, Com. T3; Turner, Col. ’14; Brice, Com. T4, and Clinton, Med. ’15, giving three pitchers, a fielder and a third baseman to start the season. But notwithstanding all that, with a leader like the "re­doubtable Snake” at the helm and with the new material which al­ways comes out, we have no fear whatever as to the coming base ball season. Capt. Hunt and Westmoreland graduate this year, and Oliver, Gray, Wilson, Jones, Sehlaughter, will be seniors in the- medical college next year, there­fore will not be able to play.

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