The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-06-21
TRINITY COLLEGE.
FRIENDS & OLD STUDENTS MEET
IN THE HALLS OF TRINITY.
Sermons Before the Y. M. c. A. and
Theological SOciety.-Dr. FftZgerald's
SeImOn--The Removal, &c.

Theological SOciety--Dr. FftZgeraId's
SeimOn--The Removal, &c.
[Staf Cor. of STATE CHRoNICLE.l
| TRINITY COLLEGE, N. c., June 13, 50
Since the first commencement of this ia
| nous educational center for the Metho-
dists there has never been one which was
more enthusiastic and exciting as we'll as
creditable than that which opened Satur-
day in Trinity College Chapel. The action
of the last meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees which convened at Greensboro spread
| like wild fire from the tongues OF our
greatest laymen into every freside of
Methodism in the State of North Carolina.
Fired with reverence for the ashes of the
| beloved and salnted CRAVEN to-day have
| gathered those who protest against its re-
| moval. On the other hand the idea of a
brighter star in the educational armament
for Trinity College had brought forward
many champions of that side who believed
that the action of the Board was right.
Always ready to watch the interests of
| their Alma Mater, those that stand on
| neutral ground, whose name is Legion,
have gathered about her much loved walls,
anxiously awaiting to see something done
to bring Trinity out of her stand still to
a shining light among progressive edu-
cational institutions. All these intluen-
ces, aided by the freely spoken sentiments
of the press, have brought to Trinity to-
day hundreds of Methodists who would
not otherwise have come.
CLASS ORATORICAL CONTESTS.
On Saturday night the Freshman class
spoke to quite an appreciative audience.
The class was very large bat was we'll rep
resented by members from each society
! who We're in fine trim and did themselves
and the class great credit. 1t is in speak
| ing that Trinity claims supremacy over
| most colleges in the State. For many years
it has been demonstrated in the councils
of the nation that Trinity can come up to
| institutions of far greater standing in this
| respect.
On Monday night the Sophomore, con-
sidered by far the best trained class in
college, contested for the prize and it was
a rich treat to the many who gathered to
hear them. If their present success IN
this line be a prophecy of their future,
from out the Soph class at Trinity perhaps
some Burke or Webster may come. 1t
was said to be the best speaking on whole
! that has ever taken place in the life OF this
| institution.
Tuesday evening the Juniors came out
as the progenitors of the SOphs and con
tested for another prize in class contest.
1t was in keeping with that high standard
which has made famous the two societies
of Trinity. MIR. A. H. White, of Pollocks-
vile, and Mr.. E. X. Wolfe, of Monroe, ac
f4uitted themselves most handsomely and
were repeatedly applauded. They all
| spoke we'll and deserve congratulations.
- THE SERMONS.
AS annoihced Rev. Solomon Poole, D.
! D., of Charlotte, preached the sermon be-
fore the Theological Society on Sunday.
1t was grand in its thought and beautiful
| in style. With the most pleasing address
| and elegant finish 1t can well be SAID to
rank with the best of our North Carolina
sermons. 1t has received high compli
ments, all of which l am told were never
more worthily bestowed.
Sunday night Rev J. B. Hurley, an
alumnus Of Trinity, preached to the \ NJ.
c. A OF the college. This society, organ
ganized here some years back, Is made
prominent feature in the moral develop
ment of the students. 1t is in the most
active condition of any association We are
told in any college in the State In choos
ing Mr. Hurley they could moi have done
| better. He always speaks we'll on every
| occasion and attributes his success IN this
line to the early training in the societies
of the college, and this time he preached a
most creditable sermon, leaving behind
the impress of his master thoughts upon
the younger members of the association
After this Mr.. G.. Troy Adams, the Presi-
dent of the Association, was presented
with handsome bible as a token of the
high regard, esteem and appreciation OF
him and his services by the members.
SENIOR CLASS DAY.
1t has never been a custom at Trinity to
have class-day exercises for the Seniors
This has been altogether limited until the
past few years to the leading universities
of the land, but to-day it is becoming a
custom of all the colleges All through the
usual routine of college life for four years
is gathered up huge jokes upon the differ
ent members by their class mate. These
are treasured in their memory and dwelt
upon in streams of sarcasm upon this day
of which l allude. In short it is day
solely given to the class to get even with
each other in these different wonderful
freaks" that have happened during their
college life.
| Yesterday evening was set apart as the
Senior Glass Day. 1t was most becomingly
celebrated and the exercises of a very hap
py, hitting character.
At 3 O'Clock the college chapel was filled
with quite a good crowd who were anX-
ious to see the first class day celebrated at
Trinity. The class consisting of ten young
men ascended the rostrum with Mr.. j..
Frank Jones as President. There were ten
young men representing the different sec
tons of the State. The exercises were
opened in a few remarks by the President
after which the Trinity College orchestra
rendered some sweet music The class
history was read by Mr.. w. J. Helms, Of
Poortith,' and Mr.. O. A. Wade, of Troy,
N. G.
The class poem was then recited by Mr..
ESpmett l.. Motfitt, of Moffitts Mills. He
is the only poet of his class. But to cap
all climaxes the class orator deserves the
credit He was Mr.. d. G. Branson.
The weather was very inclement We'd
nesday morning but it did not stop the in
tlluX of people to hear that grand man of
God, Rev Q. p. Fitzgerald, d. D., editor
of the Christian Advocate, of Nashville,
Tenn. He arrived early in the village and
was given a hearty welcome by his host OF
friends who had gathered to hear him
, At II o'clock a very large audience was
assembled to near
DIR. FITZGERALD'S SERMON.
need not tell reader of his excellent
paper or any Methodist in North Carolins
that his sermon was rare treat. He took
) his text from Paul " and seventh verse
1t was an exhortation to the young men te
aymnasticise themselves in the work ol
the Lord. Among other things he spoke
OF the delusiol some young men have thai
all men of brains doubt the existence of s
, God. And in speaking of the Darwiniar
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