AN INTERESTING OCCASION by Dudley Marvin Canright

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, June 24, 1880

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 56, No. 1

AN INTERESTING OCCASION.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

It was my privilege to attend the commencement exercises held at Battle Creek, June 15. I should not have gone far out of my way to attend them; but when they were over, I felt that this had indeed been an interesting occasion, one that I could not afford to lose. I only regretted that many more of our brethren and sisters with whom I am acquainted, could not have been present also. I am certain that it would have given them a more favorable idea of the school generally, a deeper interest in it, and a greater anxiety to have their children attend.

The exercises throughout were highly creditable, both to the professors and the students. The sentiment expressed by all was, that the exercises far surpassed their expectations.

It was an inspiring sight to see ten young men and women thus starting in life with so fair prospects. As I listened to the exercises of the occasion, I felt that the course of training which they had enjoyed was worth many hundred dollars to any young person.

Evidently our College is growing in efficiency as each year adds to its experience. It is now expected that a still larger class will graduate next year. We hope that our brethren generally will take a deep interest in the closing exercises of the College year, and that many will arrange to enjoy the happy and profitable occasion with the professors and students.

D. M. CANRIGHT.