THE T A II HEEL
BACCALAUREATE SERMON.
SUBTLE ATTACK ON EVILS OF
MATERIALISM.
Rev. Clayton S. Cooper Speaks to
Y. M. C. A. Dedication
Services.
"Men of ideas and men of ideals are
those who rule the world. It is not a
question of conquering" matter, nor of
mere physical vitality, nor, as Napo
said, of the strength of your batteries.
Men of ideals who fashion them into
great purposes and carve out notable
achievements gain the ultimate mas
tery and hold in their h'ands the
key of the world situation."
Sounding thus the keynote of the
baccalaureate sermon, Bishop Eu
gene Mark Hendrix, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, residing in Kansas
City, Mo , held up on Sunday morn
ing, June 2nd, to the graduating class
of the University, the working and
the seeking after the unseen as the
sole source of man's true greatness,
and the impulse so to do as man's dis
tinctive and glorifying trait. The
text was II Corinthians, 4:18: " While
we look not at the things which are
seen, but at the things which are not
seen: For things which are seen are
temporal; but the things which are
not seen are eternal."
Contrary to the previous custom the
baccalaureate exercises were held in
the spacious Memorial Hall instead of
the college chapel. The attendance
was larger than that at any previous
exercises. A prayer which was sur
passingly beautiful was offered by
Professor Henry Horace Williams, of
the department of Philosophy. In it
was reflected all the breadth of view
and depth of insight gained by his
lifetime of searching for the relation
between things temporal and things
unseen. "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord
God Almighty" and "All Hail the
Power of Jesus' Name" were next
sung, the large congregation compos
ing an inspiring choir. Bishop
Hendrix was then presented by Presi
dent Francis P. Venable, who was
master ot ceremonies.
"The proper rendering of the pas
sage," said Bishop Hendrix, "is 'look
to' instead of 'look at'. The unseen is
not merely inspection, but is the
goal toward which we should strive.
Just in proportion as one does this, in
that degreee does he reach the highest
point in the evolution of human na
ture, and this point is fellowship with
God. All the world loves a mountain
ous man, not a creature, but a master
of circumstances, one who stands fear
less, four-square to the world. This
individual is one who looks beyond and
penetrates the veil inscrutable to
the eye of his fellows. These
broad breasted men of vision are the
guardian hosts of the race. Ten
nyson expressed an immortal truth
when he said, 'the consuming de
sire of my life is to gain a fuller
vision of God.' The very defini
tion of thought given by old Plato
was a soul conversing with itself.
The life of the awakened soul is the
only true existence. Man but blooms
here. He fruits yonder. Not from
what is most human, but from what is
most divine docs he gain his truest
help.
"The most distinctive trait which
the human race posesses is its inclina
tion and power to seek the unseen.
What animal is there that cares to
employ or invent a microscope for the
study of smaller species, or a telescope
to draw nearer the distant worlds that
whirl through space, or a spectroscope
to separate light into its elements.
"It is those things which man g-es
from the unseen world which make
him fret. He realizes that life on a
plane merely animal is unworthy of
him. In the field of art, of agricul
ture, of commerce, wherever we turn
our thought, we see success spring
ing from a knowledge of things not
seen. No animal cares for beauty.
What means the omnipresent loveliness
present to the eye of the discerner?
God has flung out his beauty to arrest
man's thought. The very billows of
fleecy clouds proclaim the glory of the
throne.
"This is God's way of establishing
a connection with the mind of the hu
man. There is nothing animal in the
reception of the sublime. The ani
mal thinks things and sees things.
Man thinks thoughts, truth, goodness,
and beauty. Science, is-just so many
guesses at the unseen. Darwin him
self once said, 'conjectures are more
important than observations.' The
conjectures most truthful in results are
born of the world invisible.
"A grain of wheat is more valuable
than a piece of gold, for it lays hold
of the eternal elements about it. Used
rightly in 20 years its product would
fill a granary 11,000,000 times the size
of the earth were it hollow. In the
case of corn the figures are 31,000,000.
Not only does man grow in proportion
as he lays hold on the physical, chem
ical, and vital elements, but he is su
preme if by any means he can get con
nection with the world laboratory.
"Man's growth must be upward. Be
low are the animals, above is God.
If man progresses, it must be by his
capacity to get close to God, so close
that 'When duty whispers low, "Thou
must," the soul replies, "lean". Man
stands triumphant because God has re
inforced him. Thus I plead with you
that the guiding light of the invisible
may be yours."
Such was Bishop Hendrix's message
to the graduates of 1907, a subtle but
exquisite plea for the world of ideal
ism against the delusions of ma
terialism. SERMON TO Y. M. C. A.
The annual sermon before the
Young Men's Christian Association,
preached in Gerrard Hall in the
evening by Rev. Clayton S. Cooper,
of New York, and heard by a large
audience was an earnest, thoughtful
discourse on "The College Man's Op
portunity," the text being the 41st and
42nd verses of the 14th chapter of
Mark: "And He cometh the third time
and sayeth unto them, sleep on now
and take your rest: it is enough; the
hour is come; behold the- Son of man
is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Arise, let us be going: behold he that
betrayeth me is at hand."
Mr. Cooper spoke, in part, as follows:
"These works are set on the dark back
ground of the Garden of Gethsemane.
They were spoken by the Master at
the crisis hour of his career. Human
destiny trembled in the balance that
night. Indeed I doubt if Heaven
itself was ever more intent upon an
earthly scene than when it watched
the kneeling figure of our Lord in the
midst of his sleeping disciples with
the betrayer leading through the dark
with unerring precision the armoured
figures of the Roman guard. The dis
ciples had also a unique opportunity to
guard their Lord against intrusions,
but the third time he came to find
them sleeping in a sleep which was
now powerless to do harm or good,
since the betrayal party was at hand.
He cried: Sleep on now and take your
rest. It is enough. The hour is come;
behold the son of man is betrayed into
the hands of sinners. Rise up let us
go. Lo, he that betrayeth me is at
hand.
Continued on page 7.)
DICK'S DOGS GRADUATE.
DR. LONG MAKES ADDRESS TO
THE CLASS.
An Interesting Anecdote Effus
ion in Honor of the
i
: Meds,
The graduating exercises of the
Medical Department of the University
of North Carolina were held in Ger
rard Hall Thursday night, May 9th.
Dr George W. Long of Graham made
the address, speaking for a time on
"Modern Discoveries in Scientific Med
icine," after which he made an elo
quent plea to the young physicians to
conduct themselves in the practice of
their profession in such a manner as
to reflect credit upon themselves and
their alma mater.
Following this address the diplomas
were conferred by President Venable,
the candidates being presented by
Dean Hubert A. Royster, of the de
partment at Raleigh, in the follow
ing order: Julius Jackson Barefoot,
Henry Blount Best, Julius Vance Dick,
John Atkinson Ferrell, Emmett
Wightman Gibbs, Robert Primrose
Noble, Wilbur Calhoun Rice, Ivie Al
phonso Ward, Albert Gideon Woodard,
and William Tilson Woodard. Tin
members of the class are strong men
and the sincerity of their purpose to
gether with the training that they
have received at the hands of the fac
ulty will enable them to take a high
stand in their profession.
In connection with the graduation
of the Senior Meds it is interesting to
note the nickname which was ap
lied to them while in college. When
they entered the University Dr. Rich
ard -H. Whitehead, who for many
years so ably filled the position of
head of the medical department
here, was still at the Universi
ty. One day during a lecture on
which the Meds of '07 seemed
poorly prepared, Dr. Whitehead
became worried and gave vent to
his feelings as follows: "See here!
This class is just like my bird dogs; on
some days they work well and on others
they aren't worth a dern," And from
that day the '07 Meds have been
known as "Dick's Dogs" of which
title they have always been proud,
rather than otherwise. Dr. White
head went to the University of
Virginia and the Meds went to
Raleigh, but their name stuck. In
proof of this witness the following
poem handed to one of the graduates
when he received his diploma:"
Empty is the kennel
"Dick's Dogs" are loosed to fame;
May they never cause a blot to mar
Old U. N. C. 's fair name.
This world is wide, its paths are rough,
All rife with downs and ups
Let uot "Dick's Dogs" forget the time
When they were just "Dick's Pups".
The "Pups" are full grown "Dogs" at last,
Ripe for a famous howl,
And busy barks from time to time,
With now and then a growl.
So go, dear "Dogs," growl, howl, and bark,
Thro' sunny days and fogs,
Aud God keep watch o'er all our boys,
The dear old Meds "Dick's Dogs",
. No name was signed to the poem,
but the doctors say that they are sure
that it was written by one of the
nurses at Rex Hospital, Raleigh,
where' they attended clinics. They
adopted it with one accord as their
class poem and are contemplating hav
ing an engraved copy made for pre
sentation to their beloved instructor,
Dr. "Dick" Whitehead, as he was
iknown to the entire college, while
here.
Opening Reception at the Y. M. C,
A. House.
' (Continued from page 1.)
energy of Mr. D. Dell Withers and the
taste of Miss Kathleen Rankin, who
directed the work of decorating.
From ten o'clock until well into the
night the building was ablaze with
lights and thronged with care-free
students and visitors. In the receiving
line were the president of the Associ
ation, Mr. J. A. Fore, Jr., with his
sistcr,Miss Connie Fore; Prof, and Mrs.
J. W. Gore, President Venable, Miss
Venable, Rev, and Mrs. Leroy Gresh
am, Rev. Dr. W. H." Meade, Rev. and
Mrs. J. W. Wildman, Rev. and Mrs.
W. B. Royall, Mr. Ralph M. Harper,
Mr. F. B. R ankin, Miss Kathleen
Rankin. Presiding at the various
punch bowls were Mrs. Joseph Archer,
Miss NelHe Roberson, Mrs. R. O. E.
Davis, Miss Mary Graves, and Miss
Margaret Alexander. Delicious re
freshments were served to the guests.
The informal nature of the gathering
added much to the'pleasure connected
with it. In every way the reception
was a success; no more fitting event
could have been chosen to usher in
Commencement.
The Coming Editors.
The college publications are fortu
nate in the editorial boards in charge of
which they will be next year. For
editor-in-chief The Tak Heel has
Mr. II. B. Gunter, who has proved his
ability for the position by the excellent
work that he has done in the capacity
oi assistant editor-in-chief during the
present year. The Tar Heel's other
editors are: F. P. Graham, assistant
editor-in-chief, C. W. Howard, S. S.
Nash, Jr., Marmaduke Robins, O. J.
Coffin, and K. D. Battle. T. L. Sim
mons, assistaut manager this year,
succeeds II. L. Sloan as manairer.
The University Magazine, will also
be in good hands, its editor-in-chief
for 1907-8 being W. E. Yel
verton '08, who has proved a very
efficient assistant editor-in-chief the
year past. His assistants are D.
M. Phillips, S. II. Lyle, B. L.
Banks, Jr., K. D. Battle, W. L. Long,
and T. P. Nash. Most of these men
have contributed largely to the Maga
zine during the . year past, and with
their assistance Mr. Yelverton should
be able to get out a Magazine much
above the average. J. L. Hathcock,
'08, will manage the business side of
the Magazine with C. W. Howard as
assistant. '
For editor-in-chief the Yackety
Yack has Mr. T. R. Eagles, who
was elected by the Phi's. His assist
tants are: G. M. Fountain, J. W,
Hester, and H. B. Wadsworth, Phi;
F. P. Graham, D. M. Phillips, and
II. P. Osborne, Di; and from the fra
temities: B. G. Muse, Kappa Alpha
Paul Dunn, Pi Kappa Alpha, R. D.
Eames, Sigma Nu, J. L. White, Beta
Theta Pi, Don Ray, Alpha Tan
Omego, C. W. Howard, Phi Delta
Theta, and W. L. Long, S. A. E.
The ' Zeta Psi's and Kappa Sigma's
have not chosen their editors yet
The business, managers of the '08
Yackety Yack will be Messrs. B. G.
Muse and Stahle Linn.
The meetingssof the North Carolina
Academy of Science and the North
Carolina section of the American
Chemical Society, held at Chapel Hi"
May 17th aud 18th, were the most suc
cessful meetings that have been held
by the organizations so far. Profes
sor Collier Cobb is President of the
Academy of Science this year.
Ice cream at Pickard & Strowd's
every day.