Items related to The southern workman Volume 31, pt. 1
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...members of the Richmond Educational Association. They were met at the entrance of the grounds by Dr. Frissell and escorted to Marshall Avenue by the school band, playing " Dixie." Here they separated into groups and were escorted through the various buildings. An unusual feature in this year's classroom exercises attracted the attention of the visitors. The Senior boys had a debate as to whether the various trades taught at Hampton can be pursued to better advantage in the city or in the country. The girls argued as to the relative opportunities for doing good open to the class-room teacher and the industrial specialist. At noon, prominent residents of the Peninsula were asked to meet Governor Montague at the Mansion House, after which lunch was served in Cleveland Hall. The gymnasium was crowded in the afternoon to its utmost capacity. There were forty-three candidates for the academic diploma, five for the normal, two for the agricultural and twenty-one for trade certificates. These were represented by eight speakers; three graduate addresses were delivered by Mrs. Harris Barrett, '84, John R. Dungee/84, and John W.Carter, '89. A new feature of the formal program on both Tuesday and Wednesday was the introduction on the platform of the Whittier kindergarten and primary chidren, whose orchestra and songs added greatly to the entertainment of the audience. At the close of the exercises addresses were made by His Excellency, Governor Montague, President Alderman of Tulane University and Dr. Hamilton W. Mabie, editor of The Outlook. Dr. Frissell sailed for Europe on the Hamburg-AmerDr. PrtaMir. ican ship „ Moitke » from New York early in May. Plans At his departure from Hampton, May 3rd, the students made some demonstration of their affec...
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