The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-22
ADAY IN DURHAM.

The Henderson Tobacco Board of
Trade visit Durham and re En,e--
Z ,ained by the Durham Toba eco Asso-
acknowledgment and Entertaining
Addresses by MessrS. Green, Henry
and oshers-The Visitors Max. IA
T"ur Through the Factories and
Later on Partake of a Banquet al
the Hotel ClaibOrn.
The GOLD LEAT editor was unable
to accompany the Henderson Board of
Trade to Durham last Saturday. a
pressing business matter demanded our
attention here. No one regretted our
absence more than this writer. We
had been honored with an invitation
from Mr.. w. H. Walker, President of
Henderson Board of Trade, and also
from the Committee of the Durham
Tobacco Association. and we were
more than anxious to show our appre-
citation by our presence on that inter-
esting and enjoyable occasion, but
we couldn't. The visitors had pleas
ant time, as the GOLD LEAF knew they
would. and the praises of Durham and
Durham people were upon the lips of
every one when they returned. 1t is
enough to say that the strong social
and business ties that have always ex-
cited between the two towns were
Strengthened by Saturdays proceedings.
AS we were not present to write Of
the event we appropriate the following
from the Durham Daily Globe of Sun
day. 1t says:
Yesterday was gala day for the tobac
co men of Durham and Henderson. The
first signal Of the Inauguration of the fes-
tivities was given by the Durham Cornet
Band at the Alliance warehouse. where
the home association assembled and were
badged by the committee.
At few minutes before II o'clock they
marched in double column to the depot,
guests. When the incoming train of the
Durham & Northern pulled up shortly
after at the side track of that company, the
band was playing a lively tune of welcome
and the proud DurhamiteS were drawn up
on either side of the street, with their hats
in their hands, looking as handsome and
as dignified as Napoleon's body guard.
hotel, and, altogether, a more impressive
scene could hardly be imagined.
The visitors after alighting from the cars,
formed quickly, and with music at the head
of the column marched up Pettigrew street
through the open ranks of the Durhamites
to Stokes Hall, where every seat was soon
occupied with the committees and repre-
sentatives of the press.
1t was exactly half after eleven O'Clock
when Capt. Thos. Peay, Vice President of
the Durham Tobacco Associate, narOse and
in a few appropriate remarks introduced
Mr.. Caleb B. Green, who followed with an
address of welcome.
'sThere are many reasons said the
speaker, "why a brotherly love should
exist between Henderson and Durham.
When that great struggle which has left
behind it a record so brilliant, with the
gallant deeds of our brave ancestors in de-
fence of their fair South land closed, the
churches and beautiful homes, was will
derness. From small hamlets Durham
and Henderson have, by the pluck, indus
trv and unimity of their citizens, developed
into thriving young cities, which now stand
as monuments of what brains, properly di-
tobacco, which should serve to bind our
interests together and prevent divisions by
petty jealOusies.'
Nj. Green remarked upon the wonderful
growth of Henderson and INDUCED in some
local "reminiscences that were particularly
pleasing to the visitors. He paid a lifting
Compliment to the GOLD LEAF and to Mr..
Manning, the editor, whose efforts in the
of Henderson have been so UNI
firing as not only to entitle him to an Ell.
during moment, but to ensconce him in the
hearts of his countrymen."
Mr.. Green, in closing, predicted great
things for Henderson, and expressed the
%ho%G
begun, will make bright oasis in our
lives
Mr.. Green's address of welcome was re-
sponded to by Mr.. w. H. Walker, president
Of the Henderson Board of Trade, in
terse little speech that brought down the
house.
Mr., Alex Walker of this city was next
He made short but practical
talk that was particularly we'll received,
and following him came the orator of the
occasion, Mr.. Walter Henry of Henderson,
in an extended and eloquent address.
His prologue was particularly beautiful.
Here followed Mr.. Henry's speech.
We publish it elsewhere, acknowledging
our indebtedness to the Globe for it'll
At the close of Mr. Henry's speech, which
was throughout applauded most vigorous
ly, the body repaired to the large cigarette
factory of w. Duke, Sons & Co., where at
one o'clock the visitors were shown through
the various departments by Mr.. Ben Duke,
who did everything in his power to afford
entertainment.
The smoking tobacco factory of the Black
we'll Cooperative company was next WIS
tied ands the working of the different de-
partments witnessed. Every courtesy was
Shown the visitors by the gentlemen in
charge of the departments, and IN the
stamping room the colored operatives sang
number of songs by special request, and
charmed all by their truly melodious sing
ing.
Mr.. Goodwin gave an exhibition of his
tobacco granulatOr and explained its work
Returning to the Hotel Claiborn, dinner
was announced at $3.50 o'clock. The fol-
lowing was the
SOUP.
Mock Turtle.
Bacon and Cabbage, Corned Beef,
Sugar Cured Ham.
Beef, Lamb, Veal Stuffed.
ENTREES.
Fried Chicken, Barbecued Shoat.
Brunswick Stew.
VEGETABLES.
Cream Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes,
Stewed Corn, Tomatoes, Lima Beans.
COLD MEATS.
Ham, Ok Tongue, Cold Beef.
RELISHES.
Chicken Said. Mixed Pickles.
PASTRIES AND DESERTS.
Green Apple Pie, Lemon Meringue,
Jelly Cake, Chocolate Cake,
Plain Cake, Peach Cream,
Lemon She rbet.
FRUITS.
WatermelOns, Oranges, Bananas,
Grapes.
Cheese. Crackers,