The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1889-07-05

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The comm issioners are Messrs. f. a.
SNOW, W. p PICKET, 4. J. LINDSAY. and
I. y. SECREST, ali of whom are largely
Interested in the growth and development
of the town.
AS a RESORT.
The unepualed situation of this place
and the remarkable health record OF the
surrounding community shows conclu-
slvely that her people could with very lit
tie exertlon or expense place it along in the
lead among Southern resorts. In the
game season hundreds of Northern gen
tlemen with their families and their
trained dogs spend months at her hotels.
They have regular organized Trial Club
and it represents millions of capital These
gentlemen rove over the fields for miles
around and Kill and trap thousands Of
quail in Il season. The approach of the
season is longingly looked forward to by
the inhabitants of the place.
or the convenience of the visitors to
this place there are two large and com
Portable hotels The oldest OF these is the
FARRELL HOTEL.
Every one knows, if they have ever been
in High Point, the clever proprietor of
this hotel, Mr.. MANLEF FARRELL He came
here in 1856 and cn the completion of the
hotel. At that time every inhabltant that
could be found in the whole community
or vicinity would not go over 300 people
Now the town is large enough to support
two large hotels. The Jarrell' can ac-
cOmmodate over hundred guests, hav
ing so large rooms besides offices and din
ming rooms. The convenience to the bus
iness portion Of the town, the unsurpassed
water and the large piazzas all make it
one of the most pleasant stopping places
between Greensboro and Charlotte.
Another here is
THE BELLEVUE HOTEL.
This is a substantial brick structure near
the depot having a we'll shaded front and
double piazza. This is the popular ht ad-
quarters of The hunters whom | have al
luded to ;.bo,r 1t Is Que of the best hotels
IN the South and reflects great credit upon
the town. It's proprietor is MIR. q f.
LEACH, a popular and clever native of Chat
ham county, who came here a few years
ago from New York to conduct the hotel
The educational facilities OF High Point
stand PIE eminent among those of other
towns Of its size Prominent among the
female institutions OF the State is the
HIGH POINT FEMALE COLLEGE.
which has lately been established In the
Of High Point to aid the college greatly,
which WAS then at Thomasville, if they
would move it here. President J. y. STAL-
LINGs after dellberation made preparations
TO do so, whereupOn on Friday evening in
March they came down all IL body, every
boarding pupil, and the pupils We're prepar
ed to go on with their studies the next
Monday, thus losing no time or pupils
This was a move which will eventually
prove to be the part OF wisdom and fore
thought. The college building at High
Point is a handsome brick building with
two piazZas and three stories II is stuat
ed convenient 10 all parts of the town in
beautiful shaded lawn. President STAL-
IINGs Informed me that the prospect of
another year was indeed hattering He
Is we'll pleased with the change and re
marks that he regrets that he had not
made it sooner. He has employed very
efficient corps of instructors for the com
ing season aud is hurried with making
improvements and preparing for a full
school next term The faculty is heavily
reinforced by some of the best talent>iu
the State.
President STALLINoS is we'll prepared for
the duties of the Presidency of this instl
tuition. He is a graduate of the University
III the class with Col THos s kFNAN,
NJ Az EtbBI- DlNtHAM, JUDGE PHILLIPS,
JUDGE AVERY, MAJ. JNo W GRAHAM and
others. After this he engaged in the study
of the law under the Hon. K NJ PEARSON.
He only practlsed his profession for a few
years before he went into the ministry in
1860. His educational work embraces, a
number of years. He was first Principal
of Warsaw High School then Clinton Fe
male Institute. from which he moved to
Thomasvllle where he built up very nice
and growing school From thence he came
here. In the present institution of which
| am now speaking, he is spariny no pains
or time IN making every convenience pos>l-
bic before the opening of the Fall session
The faculty can hardly be surpassed as
female instructors in the State. PROF
J. a. DELH, A NJ, Ii. D., is the compe
tent instructor of Mathematics and Nat
ural Science; Rev. G. S: FARRIss in English
Literature and Greek. The Musical De
partment is provided with three young
ladies of excellent qualifications. and the
Art Department will be under Miss CLARA
Z. WHuCOMB, of Indiana, a graduate Of
Boston Conservatory, and of nine years
eXper ence IN teaching. She comes to take
charge at the opening of the session recon-
mended by the highest credentials from
prominent scholars. With this competent
faculty, the unrivalled situation, the re-
markable health record, and the general
equipment, the CHRONICLE cOngratulates
High Point on this addition of a Female
College to its educational advantages.
There is also male school conducted
here each year by some scholarly man.
This has been known by either the name
of Blair or Lynch's old school. The Prin
clpal for the coming year has not yet been
selected but we may we'll place it in this
paragraph as an advantage for the youLg
men and boys of this section.
But i'll Speaking Of these institutions,
which are The life Of society and that
through which we hope to gain IA higher
and better civilization, | must speak of
that great public educator and benetactOr,
the press. Here is issued
THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE.
Though there is great good derived from
manufacturing enterprises of all kinds and
tn. development of the natural resources
of anv community the substantial worth
of a good, live and progressive newspaper
cannot easily be overestimated. The above
named paper is edited by Mr. J. J. FAR
RIss young man OF large experience and
he is ever on the alert for the upbuilding
of this country. He has been editor for
only a short time and in hat time is en-
dearing himself to the hearts of this peo
Pile by his views on subjects of vital I'M
portance to High Point, The paper mas
improved since he became its editor
and 1t is hoped the people of this place
will encourage our young brother that he