The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
NEWSPAPER CONSOLIDATION.
GREENSBORO.
Sale Postponed commencement at the Fe-
male ColIege-Interesting Wedding.

GREENSBORO, N. c., May 3O.-[special.l-
The real estate men of this place were obliged,
OH account of the very inclement weather, to
postpone the big sale of city lots which was TO
have taken place on last Wednesday. Tx
tensive preparations had been made; barbe-
cue was on the roast. and il was intended to
have made a signal and telling demonstration.
But the rain began here the day before and
continued so necessarily and the weather was
50 disagreeably cold that the management
wisely concluded TO wait a week longer.
The commencement exercises Just closed at
the Female College will be q memorable one
on account of not alone the signal success of
the institution for the year just closed, but by
reason Of several unusual features connected
Herewith. The year was the first under the
new administration of DR.. Is. +. Dixon as
president. DR.. r. vi. Jones presided at the
last annual occasion, as he had done continu-
ousy for thirty seven years. In a few short
weeks his life-work seemed to be over He
failed rapidly and in one month after COM
mencement passed away. closing the career of
probably the most successful educator that
the State has ever produced.
Dr. Dixon. the superintendent of the Oxford
Orphan Asylum. was called 10 succeed him,
and, 50 far. well has he made proof of his fit
ness for his calling and the wisdom of the
directors of the institution IN selecting him.
The college has ridden on prosperous and
peaceful tide during the year. The
matriculates number between 100 and
TO- There were twenty-nine graduates In the
regular collegiate course. five in the music
department and two in art. Dr. w. W.
BOYS. of the North Georgia Conference. sta
toned at Rome, Ga, preached the annual
sermon on Sunday, the oath, and delivered
the literary address on Wednesday, 9th,
which WAS by universal verdict the most
brilliant production that had ever been heard
in the institution.
The regular graduating exercises took place
on Thursday. After the reading of the chosen
essays MIR X. b. Vance a brother of Senator
Vance, addressed the Allumne Association
for an hour. He IS grand old son Of North
Carolina, and its people delight in honoring
him. After the presentation of diplomas TO
the graduates by Dr. }. f. Crowell. president
of Trinity College, number of pleasant little
interludes were intrOduced-the presentation
to the college of life-sZed portrait Of Dr.
Jones, the former president. by the senior
Misrepresentation made by Miss Mamie
Alderman: also portrait of DR.. Dixon. the
new pTesident-presentatl made by Miss
Nettie Ferree, on behalf of the pupils col
lectively. DR.. Dixon presented each Of the
graduates with a handsome Bible. On the
title page of each copy was printed a verse;
which was read 70 the recipient.
The valedictory was won by Miss Mamie
Moore the salutatory by Miss Cora jenkins
The gold medal on elocuton was won by
Miss Maggie Walker The prize for the best
essay, gold medal, was awarded to Miss Mary
Gregory. Tho art medal was won by Miss
Fannie Smith; that on guitar music by Miss
Mamie Hacking.
But the winning sensation of the occasion
was the marriage ceremony which took place
on Thursday night at the conclusion of the
annual concert. The immense chapel was
packed below and above 10 witness the unique
event. After the concert had closed Mr.. w.
b. Lee. of Trinity College. who is TO graduate
from that institution in two weeks was united
to Miss Mamie Fonyille who had just received
her honors that day. To the inspiring chords
of the wedding march they came up the
aisle. preceded by fifteen couples composed
of the senior classes of the two institutions.
The ceremony was performed by DIR. Dixon,
assisted by DIR. Crowell, the two presidents.
The bridal couple left for Trinity College
to-day, and after Mr.. Lee has taken his
honors he will take theological course at
Vanderbilt University, preparatory to foreign
mission work in Japan.
Mr.. Thomas A. Boyd, the son and only
child of Colonel James Il. Boyd, of this place,
died of pneumonia at his fathers residence
last night after brief illness He was genial,
popular and loved by everybody.