The Appeal., 1892-09-17
DEDICATION.
OF the Eckstein Norton University,
Cane Spring, KY.
The Beautiful New Building Erected at a
Cost OF $4,000 Formally Opened ..r,
With Appropriate Ceremonies.
Good Work of Pres. Parrish.

The new building which takes the
place of the one which was DESTROYED
by fire last January was dedicated last
week with appropriate exe1 cses. The
special train run by the L. and N.
railroad brought many friends to see for
the first time this lovely building al
grounds. The fairness of the day added
much to the enjoyment Of all present.
Rev. D. A. Gaddie, D. D., pastor of
Green st Baptist church, Louivsille,
preached the dedicatory sermon at l2
O'Clock subject, Law and Testimony"
Rev. William NJ. Jamison of Zion Bap-
tist church preached an elegant Mem
orial sermon at o'clock, subject, "Mys
teries." 1t was in every way worthy of
the occasion. DR.. J. H. Fitzbut]er made
an elegant address on the school motto,
"We educate the head. heart and hand
Prof. F. L. Williams Of the High Scnool,
Louisville made timely address on
The duty Of the people to support the
work." He emphasized the agreeable
surprise at the growth of the work in 80
short time and the magni6cence of the
new builc:ng- Prof. Williams was fol-
lowed by Prof. John II. Jackson, Presi.
dent of the State Normal school at
Frankfort, Ky, who spoke on Indus
trial Education" He made strong plea
for manual training-showed it's future
good and urged the people to see to it
that their children take advantage of
the opportunities afforded by the Eek
stin Norton University. Mr.. A. S.
White, of pleasing address, made the
closing remarks on the "Importance of
Education." Fully five hundred people
were on the grounds, white and Coored,
and so quiet and cultured was the crowd
that came on the special train that the
manager said he had never seen any
people more quiet on such an OCCASION
An excellent dinner was served on the
ground. The occasion was in every way
a success and $l76 was realized for the
work.
EcSstin Norton University is an indus.
trial enterprise for Colored people and is
situated on the Bardstown road, twenty
nine miles from Louisville. The build
ings are on lofty hill whichgives COM
manding view of the surrounding coun-
try. The new building is of brick and
contains twenty-four rooms fuely fin
ished off in oak. This place is cousid err
ed one of the most beautiful and pic
turesque in the state. It was founded
1890 and has been largely helped by
Hon. Eckstin Norton, for whom it is
named, Mr.. Augustus Belmont Mr..
Milton H. Smith and others. The am
cunt contributed from all sources is
81 800. The first president was Wm.J
Simmons, D. D., who died one month
after it was founded and Rev. G. H. Par
rish, A. B. A. NJ, his cofounder and
bosom friend was elected to succeed
him.
The growth of the school has been
wonderful and it's success most gratify-
ing. It has matriculated students from
nearly every state in the union and it's
teachers hail from some of the best in
stitutions of the country. The erection
of the present building cost $4,000 and
$4,000 now represent its indebtedness.
President and Faculty are doing their
uttermost to pay off all debts. From
letters received the school will be full
next year.
School opens lst Monday in October.
Expenses per month SO. Further in
formation address REV. e. H. PARRISH,
Pres, Cane Springs. KY.
Longview, Texas.
Miss Alice Taylor and Mr.. Caters of
the Fort who have been here on a visit
for sometime left for the Fort on the T.
Mr.. John Bowie was at church Sunday
and his appearance created quite a sen.
sation among the pc ,ple. Mr. Bowie is
a rank sinner su ely something is ling
to happen.
Rev. A. M. Moore the Missionary and
now acting as pastor of the First Baptist
Church preached two able sermons on
the 4th. At which time the Lords Sup.
per was taken. .,...... .,
We are told that Mr.. a. j. has lust
purchased from Mr.. G. G. nice COW and
calf. So we need not be surprised to
hear OF hun ringing dem dar, wedding
bells ut any time.
| 0. z Perry the agent for THE APPEAL
introduced it in certain Sunday school
and the superintendent did not seem 10
endorse it he claims to be pure Negro
and wants Negro things. He would moi
urge on the people present to take it.
This is not the way to help your brother