The Western World. (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 4, 1903 Page: 1 of 8
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Gl'THKIE, SHAWNEE, ('HANDLER, KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA. ARDMORE. I. T.. TIIIUSDAY. .II'XE I. V.m.
NO. 11.
The Langston University Edition--The Commencement at Langston was Great, The World says so
To the Governor of the Territory and Board of Regents of Langston University: I he Colored
People ask that President Page and Faculty be retained, which Will give satisfaction to all.
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LAXOSTOX I XIVERS1TY C'O.M-
MENCEMENT—A GREAT OC-
CASION FOR IIIK INSTITU-
TION-MANN VISITORS.
FARMERS CAME MANY Mil.EH
IN THE WA(rOXS. HI'OGI ES
A X1 > CARRIAGES—THE FX-
ERCISES IN EVERY PARTIC-
I'EAR WERE (IRAXI).
THE CLOSING EXERCISES BE-
1XCJ WITNESSED BY MORE
THAN 500 PEOPLE.
MEX AX17 WOMEN, CHILDREN'
AM) ALL CHEERED FOR
I'ROF. PACE.
The greatest commencement of
Langston University closed lust
week. The ga.yetv mill liriiliancy of
lhe occasion nave life and vigor to
the great institution of learning. The
clas- work and department were be-
yond' expeetation. The jrr< 'st.ls were
covered with visitors looking into tne
different departments of the indus-
trial and agricultural departments.
Every one spoke in high*praise and
splendid terms of the great work
done at Langston University.
Examinations —> Several classes
were examined before the large audi-
ence in the auditorium. The stud-
ents acquitted themselves with credit
and demonstrated the thoroughness
of their training.
Science—Prof. Whitly gave an ex-
hibition of his class in science.
Natural ami unnatural bodies were
torn to pieces by the class and the
audience was enthused and amused
at the wonderful progress and dis-
covery the colored students hail
made in this branch of education.
Prof. Whitby understands his busi-
ness in this branch of study; lie is
the master power of the school.
Music—Xo doubt the angles sanc-
tioned and wafted awa.\ the sweet
music that was rendered on this oc-
casion. Two fine pianos were kept
humming the sweet notes that would
charm u savage breast. 1 ue Orchestra
was fine anil not a break in the whole
rendition of the program. Miss Zelia
X. Page, the pretty and affable musi-
cian, is to be given credit for the
music on this great occasion. Missj
Page in music is the wonder of the
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The MeCabe Prize Contest— I here
was a contest in oratory among the
students for a ^yld medal offered by
Miss MeCabe and a ten dollar gold
pieCe offered by the taculty. All the
orations were fine and Demothones, j
Cicero, Webster and Phillips would
have opened their eyes to have heard
this great contest. There was not a
break in the whole contest, which
showed much training. Miss Long-
don carried off tin gold medal, Mr.
Houlden the ton dollars.
Musical Concert -I'mlcr the diree
lion of Miss /i lia X Pag' the school
orehastra gave a delightful concert
on Friday night. A large crowd ot
white and colored were 'present and
enjoyed the occasion
The Closing ol the Commence-
nient.—We have witnessed the clos-
ing exercises of many great schools,
but we have never witnessed u more
enthusiastic anil stirrin" scene as
was at the closing of tliiK great
school. Mr, F. P. Tyler, a 'member
of tin board of regent-, lead with a
sreat speech in the endorsement of
the president and his teachers and
ilie great work done at tin- univers-
ity. His words were ehci red to the
cho Men waved hats, women their
handkerchiefs and students shouted
I Page. This was followed by a speech
j from I'llitor John C. Leltwich, wlien
atiotber great demon-'ration follm\
eil. The scene will long be retnem
be red. Strong resolutions were pass
eil endorsing Prof. Page nnd tie
teachers for their excellent work ii
the school room.
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Leftwich, John C. The Western World. (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 4, 1903, newspaper, June 4, 1903; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc125828/m1/1/?q=ellis: accessed August 15, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.