The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-19

DR.. Kilro delivered the annual address
before the graduating class Of the Coli
leQe of Physicians and Surgeons. The
exercises were held in the Lyceum The
atre, and the papers report that spa
cious building as being crowded on the
occasion. Dr. llilgo's subject was AN
Exalted Regard OF Man the Basis OF
True Social Progress" He spoke OF the
appreciation of the individual man and
its necessity in any well devised scheme
Of social progress. He traced the atti~
tude of various peoples in regard to the
dignity and valuation Of human life,
from the Greeks TO the nations OF the
present day. showing how many Of
these had failed in this respect. He
closed with recalling the estimate that
Christ placed on man. This estimate
is being understood to-day better than
ever before. It is coming into the range
of our social work-our reform politics,
our international relations and our re-
ligious ideals. 1t is the hope OF the
country. The Baltimore Sun, in sum
ming up its account of the event, pro-
nounced the effort san able, eloquent,
and scholarly address" The paper went
on to give short sketch of DR.. Kilgo's
carer, in which, by the way, it said
that he is a member of the South Caro-
lima Conference, DR. Kilgo belonged to
North Carolina Methodism, and we
want the Sun reporter to remember the
fact.
President Kilgo will remain in the
North until next week, when he will
deliver an address before the Interna-
tional Educational Association.
The annual debate between the Hes
perian and Columbian Literary socie-
ties was held in the court house last
Friday evening. Notwithstanding the
hot weather the building was filled TO
its utmost capacity The program
opened with orations, "The Modern
Press" by Mr.. z. II. Curtis, and the
"Perils of Slepticism, BY Mr.. J. G.
Hall. Both gentlemen had we'll written
orations, and presented them in an acE
ceptable manner.
The query for debate read:
Resolved That the modern tendency
of Government to increase it's func-
tions is dangerous to civilization"
Mr.. o. S. Newlin and Mr.. S. E. Mer-
Ger appeared in the affirmative for the
Hesperians, and Mr.. G. III. Humber and
Mr.. j. #. Bivins appeared on the mega
tive for the Columbians, each speaking
twenty-five minutes in two speeches.
The affirmative argued that an in
crease in the functions of government
is dangerous to the spirit Of individual
liberty, and then went on to cite in-
stances in which the extension Of func-
tions had been dangerous. The mega
tive insited on broad Interpretation
of the terms, extension Of functions,
and then went on to show that many
things could very properly be put into
the control Of government. They spoke
especially of municipal activities,
and stringent factory laws, and other
humanitarian features.
The question was referred to a COM
mittee consisting of Judge r. w. Win
ston, Rev. i. b. TurnbulI, and Mr.. IT.
N. Snow, with instructions to decide in
favor of the more weighty argument
These gentlemen decided in favor of
the negative. Judge Winston, in pre-
senting the report of the committee.
declared that that body had had much
troubled to come to a decision. He had
had never heard a debate in which
more care and more talent had been
shown in the presentation of argu-
ments.
The occasion was highly appreciated
by all, and the decision was received
with much qualification by the Colum-
bians. It was noticeable to see how, in
both orations and debate, spirit of re-
form ran through all that was said. It
speaks well for the convictions Of the
students.
DIR. Kilgo preached last Sunday at
Hickory. Large crowds heard him, and
much good was done for the College.
Prof. Pegram returned Thursday
from his trip to Jonesboro, where he
officiated at the marriage of his broth
ers Rev. j. w. Pegram.
Mr. r. Z. Linney, IT.. who was seri-
ously threatened with erisipelas, Is now
believed to be out of danger.
Mr.. r. n. Durham, q prominent law
yer Of Dallas, n. G., was welcome
visitor at the Park last Wednesday.
OF the four North Caroiinians VINO
graduated AFT the last commencement
of the Baltimore College Of Physicians
and Surgeons, two were Trinity gradu.
ates. These were Messrs. $. Il. Koonee
and s. p. Burt.
The Christian Educator for April is
out in enlarged form. It is proving
great success.