The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-06-06

Rev. Frank L. Reid, D. D., stands in
the front rank among Methodist divines.
The first preacher to receive the degree
of D. D., from the University after the
war was the sainted Rev. Numa r Reid,
D. D., father of the accomplished editor
of the Raleigh Christian Advocate. The
present DR.. Reid has just returned from
st. Louis, where he won reputation, and
was the instrument in securing divis-
ION OF the Conference and additional
territory. He is an excellent preacher
aud diligent student, and win wear the
title worthily.
] am particularly gratifed that the
University has given the degree of d. D.
to my pastor, Rev. J. 81. Gordon. He
is one of the bright, most original and
striking preachers in the Methodist Con-
ference. He is young, and future of
wide fame stretches ont before him.
The University knows how to recog-
nize talent as shown in the degrees con-
ferred.
THE GRADUATES.
Thursday is the big day here. It is
the day when the graduates speak. The
exercises opened at 10 O'Clock and con-
tlnued all day. The following was the
Programme.
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Anniversary Hymn, No. 900, Chapel
Collection
IN H.
Prayer.
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Orations by Candidates for the BacAe.
IOr's Degree.
1. R. 81. Holland, Charlotte, N. O.;
Inn 80 Dn<
3. Charles A. Rankin, Fayetteville, n.
G.; The Future of United Italy.
8. W. F. Shaffner, Salem, N. O.;
Weighed in the Balance.
4. George v. Tilley, Chapel Hill, N.
e.; Delusions.
$. James J: Phillips. Tarboro, N. c..
Science and Faith.
6. h. B. Shaw, Tarboro, N. O.; Faith
7. Hugh L. Miller, Goldsboro, N. c.;
The Magic of the Unknown.
8. j. l. Faust, Graham, n. O.; the
Compensations of Tyranny.
9. J. ID. Bellamy, Jr., Wilmington, N.
c.; The Soldier in Politics.
10. J. B. Philbeck, Shelby, N. c.; The
Fallacy of Democracy.
II. VIM. Seaton Snipes, Chatham
county; the Conquering Race.
IL. j. w. Graham, Kernersville, n.
O.; The Pariah 0f Nations.
13. Victor L. Bryant, Charlotte, N.
c.; The Day-star in the West. The
Philosophical Grafton.
: IA. Henry Johnston, Tarboro, N. O.;
Our Relation to the Worlds Future.
Is. Alex McIver Jr., Pittsboro, N. c.; !;
Is the Republic Secure Valedictorian.
I h.
lOr's Degree.
Prepared according to requirement,
but not read on this occasion.
CASTOR Battle, Rocky Mount, N. O.;
William the Silent
J. O. Braswell, Nash county, N. c.;
The Concentration of Energy.
: o. L. Sapp, Kernersville, N. O.; The
Despotism of Prejudice.
Paul Lee Woodland, Black Greek, N.
O.; A Southern Singer.
: Thesis by Candidate for the Degree of
Master of Arts.
st. Clair Hester, A. B., Raleigh, N.
Q O.-The Evolution of the Pastoral
Thesis by Candidate for the Degree Of
Doctor of Philosophy.
William James Battle, A. NJ, Chapel
Hill, N. O.-Homeric Art.
Supper of Glass of 80.
l. One of the most pleasant events of
Wednesday was the supper at Watson's
hotel of the class Of '69. The following
I. answered to roll call: Howell, Wills,
st Webb, Robinson, -Stronach, Hill, Wood,
Hammond, Gates and Curtis. Ten wer
absent but they were present in spirit.
Mr.. Hill moved that the class of 'Se
10 pledge 5000, to be paid by January, 1899
for the Chair Of History, and that each
as member pay ten dollars Of this amount
1e Carried.
m Nessrs. Howell, Hill and Stronach wert
appointed on the committee to write ts
absent members about the matter.
o, Mr.. Hill was made treasurer. Ther
le came very interesting part. President
of Howell acted as stmaster, and tn,
- following toasts were responded to:
'89 and the Chair of History; Hill.
'S9-; Wills.
Our Re union in 1895; Webb.
Al The Lady Friends of '89; Stronach.
It was agreed to have an annual gath.
IT. eripg of this kind.
bo The class of '89 is undoubtedly patriot
of ic and loyal to the alma mater.
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