Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1894-07-12

he eXhorted North Carolinians
to look to their future This
State is abundantly blessed of
nature. He believes it is enter
ing upon a wonderful career of
material prosperity But this
must not be all We must ad-
vance also the cause of education,
religion and charity. 1t is an
honor to this State that her asy-
lums were established, her school
system revived at a time of pov-
erty, depression and disaster.
With words of wisdom and elo-
quence Mr.. Stevenson called
upon the sons of the men
of Kings Mountain and Gull
ford Court House to remai'1
true to our common country; the
flag which is the emblem of lib
erty, to maintain peace and TIE
majesty Of the law.
The crowd was in speech
hearing humor, and in response to
the calls of the people, remarks
were made by Judge Chas.
Simonton, OF South Carolina,
of the Federal court; S. Witt
kowsky, Of Charlotte; Judge
Shepherd, Col. Jno. r. Webster,
of Reidsville; Dir. K. p. Battle, of
the University; Mr.. r. H. Battle,
of Raleigh; Judge r. T. Dick, Of
Greensboro, and Judge Schenck.
These gentlemen, besides ex-
pressing sentiments of patriot
ism, took occasion to thank
Judge Schenck for the service he
IS rendering the State in inSpir-
ing a love of our noble history
and patriotism, and congratu-
lated Prof. Alderman upon his
oration. Judge Shepherd re-
ferred to it as "the magnificent
address of Prof. Alderman. He
has not only done a valuable his
torical work." said Judge Shep-
herd, but he has established
himself as one Of the very first
orators of this country" Mr.. r.
H Battle said that in all his ex-
perience he had never heard
more ornate, scholarly GRAFTON
from any North Carolinian.
These tributes to Prof Alder
man were uttered publicly.
Vice ePresident Stevenson also
said in private conversation: Il
have heard a great many ora
tions, but [ have not heard one
in years that equalled the per
formance of that young man to-
day. In thought and in elegant
diction it was superb. | have
never heard such q perfect organ
of a voice that could maintain its
purity Of tone for an hour and
half without breaking"
A pleasing incident of the day
was the presentation of souve-
mir spoon to Prof. Alderman and
one to Dr. Battle in recognition
Of their service to the State in
teaching it's history. That given
to Prof. Alderman is an exact
fac sinHe of the spoon used by
George Washington as a cream
spoon. Certain ladies presented
DR.. Battle with a handsome sill
yer tea spoon, electro plated with
gold, and handle inlaid in red,
white and blue This is in spe-
cial acknowledgement to DR.. Bat
tie for his tribute last year at the
Guilford Battle Ground celebra-
ton to the women of the Revolu-
ton.
This afternoon a base ball
game between Greensboro and
Charlotte was won by the latter
team, scOce 9 to t. Interesting
| bicycle races were also held, Mr..
Geo. Adams, of Florida, winning
| the honors
This evening at the Benbow
House, a reception was held in
honor Of Vice-President Steven
son, the Misses Stevenson and
Miss Scott. These guests of
honor had to leave on the IL
O'Clock train, but the young peo-
| pie of Greensboro and neighbor-
ing towns drew out the evening
to "a late hour with q very en-
joyableauance.