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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1904
Page
1
Beginning today the State Normal School holds commencement exercises at the auditorium with the Junilor class presenting Tennyson's Princess. The hall will be decorated in white and gold to honor the event and the class.
The Banner reports the death of Samuel F Woods aged 71 a longtime Clarke County resident. He passed away at his home in Barberville last night drawing visitors from across the state and leaving a legacy as one of the area’s oldest and respected figures.
Attendance is expected as President Branson invites Chancellor Hill and the University of Georgia faculty, Lucy Cobb Institute staff, city and county education leaders, Athens officials, Elks and Pythians, Pioneer Hook and Ladder, and the public to the exercises. Tomorrow at 11 the baccalaureate sermon by Rev C B Wilmer. Monday graduation with speaker Rev P G Scars.
A new cylinder for the electric pump at the waterworks station arrived yesterday by express from Holyoke Massachusetts. It was rushed to the station and installed as quickly as possible. The cylinder was made specifically for this pump and will undergo another trial once installed.
The Pocahontas lodge of Red Men will host an entertainment to raise funds for new scenery and costumes. The Athens Guards may stage a prize drill for the same purpose. The lodge remains strong and aims to present the best possible production for members and supporters.
A dramatic letter from J. S. Cox protests Chairman H. C. Tuck over delaying a county Democratic convention. The writer asserts signers read and endorsed the petition, urges timely action before the June state meeting, and cites constitutional rights to assemble and petition. An accompanying program notes commencement events and student performances.
The Lucy Cobb Institute hosted a commencement event featuring Comedy of Errors performance by students under Miss Center's direction. Visitors from across the state praised the talent display, with students including Helen Bagley Allen Nowda Lou Fuller and Julia Brand among dancers and performers. The program featured dances, orchestra pieces, serenades, and a sequence of act music and overtures.
Prof J M Stephenson, formerly of the University, chosen as superintendent of the schools of Commerce. He ranks among the state's leading young educators, but his acceptance is not yet known.
The Thalian dramatic club at the University of Georgia is preparing to present The Chums at the opera house on June 14. The cast blends local talent with prominent students for a strong amateur production in Athens.
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