forward in the same way until all had spoken. "America" now hands her
basket, with its treasure, to Christianity, whom she addresses; then
both turn and address the heathen in concert. In the time, missionary
hymns were sweetly sung by the girls, and the piece, as presented,
was one of the finest I ever saw.

The doll drill was another interesting part of the evening's
entertainment. The little primary girls went through the different
evolutions with almost military precision, eliciting rounds of
applause.

So I might name many pieces of almost equal interest, but suffice it
for me to mention further only the closing. This was "The Cross and
Crown," consisting of tableaux and recitations taken mostly from "The
Cross-Bearer." The time occupied in this was fully 45 minutes; and
although the hour was so late, our audience did not fail to
appreciate this beautiful piece. Several of the older people being
asked which piece they liked best, replied, "I believe I liked the
one with the angel best."

A very important part of the evening's work must not be omitted from
mention. This was the presentation of certificates to the graduating
class on the completion of the Elementary Normal Course ending with
the 10th year or grade. The members of this class, one young man and
two young ladies, have been reared up in our school, and would be a
credit to any school. This is the first graduation from the course;
and although the class is small, it has incited others to say, "I
mean to stick to the school until I can stand where they did."

We think the entertainment was filled with sermons, and we trust that
the influence produced may be all for good.

GEO. A. WOODARD.

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RELIGIOUS INTEREST IN TALLADEGA.

The second Sabbath in May was a notable day with our college church
at Talladega. It was a feast of ingathering.

As early as eight o'clock a band of young men assembled on the banks
of Talladega Creek, that three of their number might be immersed. It
was a lovely spring morning, and the green banks, the running waters,
the sweet air, the bright sunshine, the hymns, the prayers, the
remarks of the pastor, and the Sacrament itself (administered by Rev.
Spencer Snell, the pastor having had a congestive chill the preceding
week, and being forbidden to go into the water) were full of
solemnity and sweet instruction.

Two hours later we met again in the college chapel. One of the most