The news & observer., 1896-12-12
TRINITY CELEBRATES.
WITH BONFlRES AND BURNING
WORDS COME THANKS.
Over-Joyed at MIR. Dukes Gitt--New
Mast, r OF Trains Mayors ourt
Culpritess.

| Durham. \. G., Dec. H.. (SpeciaQ =
Trinity College and the magnificent park
surrounding were ablazc Thursday night
with brilliant lights and abounding enthu-
siasm. The scene Was an inspiring one,
and the students and she faculty and ev-
eIv true Durhamite was rejoicing. Dur
ilg the afternoon the glad tidings had
i flashed over the wires that Durham's no
hle-hearted aud phianthropic citizen, Mr..
| Washington Duke, through Dr. John G.
Kilgo, had given Trinity College the mu-
| nifcert SUM of 100000. The donation
| having been formally made on the Confer
ence hoor ut kiuston Thursday evening.
| Soon the glad news was told in Durham
and everybody set to rejoicing.
At 1:30 o'clock the doors of the chapel
were thrown open and in a few minutes
| the hall was filled with the faculty, stu
dents and citizens. Praise God from
whom all blessings flow, was sung with
the spirit, followed by an earnest and ell
oquent prayer from Prof. w. II. Pegram,
He then made a short speech in which was
vividly portrayed Trinity's earliest strug
giles, closing with rich tribute to Mr.
Washington Duke, the colleges great ben
efactor in time of need.
Mr. Charles E. Turner. an alumnus of
Trinity and rising young lawyer of the
Durham bar was the next speaker, and
we'll did he picture the great future in
store for Trinity, and through her portals
the great and useful lives in store for
e ~ IL.
her jewels.
Mr.. G.. II. Humber, a senior spoke in
behalf of the student body, and fit
representative he made. His speech was
brimful of good sense, good feeling and
good cheer. The student body had no
cause to be ashamed of their chosen rep
resentatiye on this occasion.
DIR. Crawford made a short talk, and
closed by introducing Mr.. j. III. South
gate. This gentleman was at his best,
and when that is said lit is enough He
set the students on fire with his bursts of
eloquence and flights of oratory in de
scribing to them this great benefaction,
their great benefactor, and the glorious
future
After the adjournment at the chapel,
the entire crowd repaired to the handsome
home of Mr.. Duke and gave him three
cheers. He was called out and made a
short talk. From thence the residence of
Mr.. b. n. Duke was visited, and three
cheers given for the Dukes.
Upon return TO the park. a large bonfire
was touched off and bright blaze light
ed up the entire country. This was fol-
lowed, with a brilliant display Of fire.
works Altogether, it was a most Joyous
| occasion.
Not case in the Mayors court yester-
| day morning and still some people per-
sist in saying the world is not getting
better. 1t must be. Two days now, in
succession with not an entry on the police
docket Some of the officials are uneasy
for fear their services will not be needed
another year.
III. a. Williams is the new master of
| trains in place of G.. Il. Ewing. He comes
from Florida, and his division extends
from Greensboro to Pinner's Point.
Cora Van Tassell viii delight Durham
ties three nights next week. She will APP
pear Thursday night in 'Tennessee's
Partner"
Trains going East Oh the Southern
are frequently behind these days.
Mrs. Ida Harper has just returned
from Atlantic City, where for several
weeks she has been nursing a patient.
Mrs. Harper is graduate of a well
known Washington institution, and is
trained and efficient nurse. Any one need
ing her services should address her at
Durham.
Mr.. Benjamin Duke spent Thursday in
Oxford on business.
". l.. Cooper has come to Durham for
the holidays. He is engaged in the to-
bacco business at Timmonsyille, s. G.
Mr.. Morton w Reed went to Raleigh
Thursday as witness in the Federal
Court