Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-06-01
CLOSING EXERCISES
GREENSBORO NORMAL. & INDUST-
RIAL SCHOOL.

GREENSBORO, \. c., May "a
Probably the most brilliant COM
mencement any North Carolina
School has ever enjoyed
was that of the Normal
and Industrial School which
clos-d here last night with the
lecture of Gen. Gordan on "The
Last Days of the Confederacy."
Yesterday, Congressman Bry-
ant, the brilliant Nebraskan, de
livered the address before the
students Of the institution. He
took as his subject Money and
he handled it superbly Mr..
Bryan, while conservative, is an
an ardent bi-metallist, and i'll a
speech of great power he gave
ample reason for "the faith that
is in him" Many of the most
prominent me1l in the state were
seated OH the platform. Cover
nor Carr introduced the orator,
and did it Well. Bryan was fire.
quently interrupted by bursts of
applause, and the immense audi
ence that crowded the chapel
was completely captivated by
his address
In the afternoon, the party of
distinguished visitors were taken
to the Guilford Battle Ground,
and seemed delighted with that
historic spot.
In the evening, the graduating
class held its exercises. At the
close of the interesting program.
Mrs. Bryan who had done the in
stitution the honor to accompany
her husband to the commence
ment, made a few remarks to the
graduating class. All were
charmed with her.
This morning, Bishop Rond-
thaler preached the commence
ment sermon. 1t was eloquent
appropriate; in fact, a sermon
better fitted to the occasion has
not been heard i'll this state. Pres
ident McIver presented the dip
Tomas to the eight young women
of the graduating class.
Rev. Jessie H. Page presented
the Bibles to the class in a brief
bright, strikingly original
speech.
Gen. Gordon, delivered a short
address to the young ladies.
This evening was the occasion
of the lecture of Gen. Gordan or
THE Last Days of the Confeder,
acy." A very large audience
heard the lecture and hundreds
were turned off for want of room
i'll the spacious assembly hall
| Judge Avery introduced the
speaker, paying all eloquent
tribute to his record as a warrior
and statesman. The lecture
teens with wit, hu1nor and path,
os, and was enthusiastically re
ceived.
One of the most pleasing Incl
dents of the commencement was
the presentation Of copies of the
Constitution Of the United States
and of North Carolina to the
graduating class by Chief Justice
Shepherd. This was regarded
as peculiarly appropriate, as ell
p1lasizing the idea OF the duty OF
the public schools to prepare
children to become useful and
law abiding citizens.
An unusual number of state
officials and prominent men and
women from all over North Car
olina were attracted by the bril-
liant program.
The State Normal and Indus
trial School closes its present
session with nearly four hundred
students in attendance.
This record far surpasses any
ever before made in North Car
DINA. 1t shows what the young
women OF North Carolina will
do when the state begins to give
them a chance similar to that
given to young men. The sue
cess of the school has exceeded
the hopes of its friends and has
the establishment of those who
predicted its failure.
J. w. J.