The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-06-14
[Staf Cor. STATE CHRoN1cLE.]

1 AAc WC0h udS NltueS6cO Ouo HUN du-
nual commencement at dear old Trinity,
and from what we now learn, this his
torical and much beloved spot will be
the scene of only one more like occasion,
ere it will take its departure to the en-
terprising little city of Durham.
Oratorical Contests.
The exercises of the week began June
9TH, at p. M, with the oratorical con-
test by the Freshman class. The medal
was awarded to Mr.. G. E. Turner, of
Cool Spring, N. C.-subject, "Knowl-
ledge"
Monday night the Sophomore oratori-
cal contest came off, and Mr.. j. q. Crow
ell received the medal. His subject was
1.-The Waterloo in American History"
Tuesday night the Junior oratorical
contest was decided, and Mr.. J. R. Nc
Crary, of lexington, won the medal.
His subject was, Democracy in Amer
lea :"
The subjects chosen by the young gen.
tlemen were we'll selected and the ora
tions of 1890 we're fully up to the stand
ard.
Commencement Exercises,
Wednesday morning at II O'Clock, the
exercises began with devotional exer-
cises. The male choir, made up of the
young men Of the college, led the sing
ing. Prayer was offered by Rev. W&H.
Moore, of Statesville, in which he thank
ed God for allowing US to come together
on another commencement occasion, and
asked His blessing on all present and
upon this institution. He also thanked
God for the future outlook of the col
lege.
The baccalaureate sermon was preach
ed by Rev. w. V. Tudor, of Norfolk,
Va.
He took his text from the 10Th chapter
OF John, 7th verse: ''It is expedient for
you that 90 away
We would not do The reverend gentle
man the injustice to attempt to comment
on the sermon. It was entirely different
from the sermons usually preached on
these occasions, and it was grand dis
course. DR.. Tudor's delivery is one of
| the best we hava ever heard. anE his
| manner Of saying thing IS very I'M
| pressive.
Election Of New Members of the
Faculty.
At meeting of the trustees on Wed
nesday evening, Mr.. J. S. Bassett, of
Durham, was elected principal of the
preparatory department, and assistant
| in English and Mathematics. Rev. L.
W. Crawford was elected Chaplain and
Professor Of Biblical Literature.
Establishment of FellOwships.
At the same meeting of the board the
Brantley York and Braxton Craven fel
lowships were established, the incum
bent Of which will be elected by tht
faculty.
Students Aid Association.
The Alumni held meeting at three
O'clock Wednesday evening, the maiI
object of which was to take steps tt
organize a Students Aid Association
, fund, from which worthy young mel
may borrow funds to come to Trinity
w r Odell was made president of tn
meeting. Now that a start has beef
made, it is to be hoped that tn
question will be kept agitated until
\ large amount is raised.
Society Medals.
After the meeting adjourned, it wa
: announced that the society medals woul
J., be awarded. In the Columbian society
o the Declaimer's medal was given to MI
. A. h. Powell; the Debater's medal We
;. given to NJ w. L Crawford.
u In the Hesperian Society the Declain
: er's medal was given to Mr.. A, q. Whit,
n and the Debater's medal to Mr.. J. T
3 Crowell
The Archlve prize was awarded to
le r McCray, of the Junior class fl
q writing the best essay. His subje
le was: "The Publication of the Drama
- Alumni Address.
- Wednesday uight Mr.. W.
address before the Alumni. He W
introduced by J. R. Webster, Els
For about twenty minutes t
speaker in plain, unpretentious ma
pc ner, highly entertained his audient
He spoke Of his early school days
Trinity and told of some of DR.. Cravel
nj sayings, in which thero was alwa
- sound judgment displayed. He also ps
w a high tribute to President Crowell.
es- The Alumni Association.
an Thursday morning at o'clock the
10, umni met in the old chapel and elect
ay the following officers for the ensui
om year: Rev j. R. Soroggs, Pr
M ident Hon. J. A. Lockhart
Wadesboro, Orator; Vice Presidents,
r. Gibbs, Rev. J. NJ. Downum q
er' Prof. E. L Moffitt. Secretary and Ire
urer, N. G. English, of Trinity Collee
Judge D. E Bryant of Sherman, T
as, and B. F. Long of North Carroll
,ial were elected as oratorical alternates.
VS.: The Graduates.
. Thursday was the big day. The e.
the cises of the graduating class came
one and at night the Glee Club cone
led winds up the week. By II o'clock
ek. chapel, which will seat about two th
an sand, was filled to its seating capac
.ke- It was pretty scene to cast the
led over the building and up into the
leries and witness the happy expressi
on the faces of all present, and to lii
to the hum of happy voices, broken
occasionally by the sweet strains
en- music made by the Lexington CO.
day band.
we Exactly at II 80 o'clock the rost
,ays was filed by the graduating class, t
t be tees and visiting friends. Presto
Crowel gave q hearty welcome to
}. DR.. Yates, Of Durham, offered praye