The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-05

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UNDERC HONORS.
Junlors-Arch Turner Allen, Burton
Craige, william Herbert McNairy, Lionel
Well Joseph Scion Williams. Theodore
Franklin Kunttz. Jr.
Sophonores-Pete Harden Eley. El-
ward Kidder Graham, Richard Henry
Lewis, Jr.. James Daniel Parker. Edward
Emmett Sans.
Freshmen-Pines Craighead Barnhardt.
Marsden Bellamy. John Robert Carr
(highest honors). Claude Baker benson.
Jr., Robert Gillian kittrell. William Alma
Smith, William James Webb.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATES.
Mathematics-A. 7. Allen. Robert S.
Fletcher and Percy Canaday.
Biology-George III. Kirby.
Chemistry-Thomas Clarke.
English--John w. Canaday AMI Edwin
G. Gregory.
History-John Allen Moore.
MEDALS AND PRIZES.
Holt Prize (Math.) "A. T. Allen.
Hin Prize IN. c. History)-John F.
Shaifner.
Worth Prize Phllosophy)-Edwln p.
Carr.
Hume Medal (Engllsh). Mangum Medal
(best oratlon). Representative Medal (b'st
oraton).
VICE-PRESIDENT STEVENSON
Incessant rain during the past two
days greatly reduced the attendance. our
the State was well represented by Gov
rrnor Carr and other state officials and
prominent men from all sections.
The chief event OF the occasion was
States Senate. Misses Letuia Stevenson,
who arrived at noon, accompanied by
General Cox, secretary of the United
State Senate. Misses Leuia Stevenson.
Julia Scott, Jane Harden, julia Harden.
and Lucy Alexander The Nice-President
and his party were met a. Greensboro 10y
a committee OF the trustees headed By
Lieutenant Governor Doughton, and also
by other prominent gentlemen who &c
corted them here. The Vice President was
everywhere given hearty greetings The
opening event OF the day was the speak
ing by five members OF tho senior class.
which began at noon. and in which X. O..
Allsbrook won the oratorical prize Thlr-
ty-two other members Of the class pre-
scented these. The first-honor men are
John c. Eler. William r. Webb, Jr.,
John n. Canada. and Edwin c. Gregory.
DIPLOMAS.
Presentation OF the diplomas was made
az o'clock this afternoon by Nice-Presi-
dent Stevenson. who afterwards delivered
an address OF forty-minutes' length. He
was given an extremely hearty reception
when he entered Memorial Hall. escorted
BY President George T. Winston. OF the
University: General Cox, Governor Carr
and other public men and trustees OF the
University. He was introduced by Gen
eral Cox. who said that North Carolina
always delighted 10. honor Nice-President
Stevenson.
The latters address was almost en-
tirely historical ard was read from
manuscript II contained not one political
reference. He eulogized the University
and its work. and declared that intellect
and not force will govern this country.
lie declared that 20 North Carolina be
longs the imperishable honor OF taking
the first step TO declare the independence
Of this county from Great Britain and Tor
all time men have linked the Mecklen-
burg declaration with Magma Charta;
Charlotte with Runnymede.
AMERICA HEIR OF ALL THE AGES.
lie closely analysed the United States
Constitution and bill Of rights and said
all powers not expressly granted TO the
Government remain with the people, and
great truths often rise from minorities
He read part OF Washington's farewell
address and said: our politics go no
farther than the waters edge. Worse
than war with all its horrors is national
dlshonor. II is folly for one nation TO
look for disintorested favors from another
America y heir OF all the ages"
lie asserted that the browning glory
OF this closing century is what has been
gained for woman in giving her legal
rights and new paths OF endeavor and
effort. In the pathway Of the republic
i'm the next half century now problems
will arise with the rapid Increases or
wealth. monster corporations and irrup-
ton OF vicious element in our popula-
ton"
AT the close OF the address the Vice
President held reception. and $500 per-
sons shook his hand
The University now closes the most
prosperous year IN its history, having
j3i students on its rolls.
CONCERT BY GLEE CLUB.
The annual concert by the ilee. Man
dolin. and Banjo Clyb vas given in Ger
row Hall at $50 o'clock. The following
programme was credltabiJ rend
Part Ii. King Cottoa (Sousa). the
Mandolin Club.
?. The old Oaken bucket Carr. by
HERBERT, the Glee Club.
3. Waltz; Medley (H. s. b., the Banjo
club.
4. only a Bow Of Ribbon (schoonmaker.
worIs by w. 5. Myers. 80.
s. Valse @. Bam). the Mandolin Club.
6. on for Philadelphia Carr. by SMITH,
the Glee club.
=. Darkey's Dream Lansing), sc Danlo
club.
Part H.. When Bedtime Came
(Tompkns). solo. Mr.. Eahnan and Glee
Club.
?. Revere de Prntemps &C., BellenghD.
mandolin solo. Mr.. Dey
3. Lorelly (Arr. by Parker. the Glee
4 Jolly Darkles Brooks ana Dcnton).
banjo solo. Mr.. Lake.
5. Tobasco March CChadwick), the Man
dolin Club.
8. Tom. the Piper's Son CshepherD. the
Glee Club.
7. Twilight Shadows Carr. BY b. and
D., the Banjo club.
SENIORS BALL.
Happy are those who are numbered with
81. for tO-nghrs ball was gala occa-
sion Much credit is due Mr.. Burton
Craigle, chief ball manager. for his ef-
ncient management. Mr.. Cralgie was
assisted In the capacity Of floor manager
By Messrs. j. 5. Williams, A r. VIII
Hams, Frank Pennix F. II. Gudger. A. II.
Edgerton. and Percy Thompson. The
young ladies dancing were Misses Mary
Bridges. Della Clarke (Na), Jen-
ME Rankin Faucet, Mamie Wood,
Lila Young Sophia Myers, Hat
tie HamonG, Mamie Jones. Mary
sadler. Sadie Young, Elizabeth Gibson,
Emily Gibson Salda Jones. Addc Cam
non. Lizzie Bingham. Ewart. Isabella
winston, Eliza Busbee. Cary pocktry
Tenn.), Bessie Wood. Nina Brem, Holt.
Adella Hutchinson. Beuah Blauharlt.
Martha Phillips. Leila Tucker. uisbes.
Mary Farole Lizzie Overman Louisa