The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-26
SERVICES
TIE GRADED SCHOOL CHILDREN
GIVE A BRIGHT PROGRAMME
President {. a. klderman's Eloquent
Speech on "1he Child and
the State"

Speech on "The Child and
the State.
Durham, n. c., Nov. 25.-(Special.)-in
order to give the nine hundred boys ana
girls. who attend the white graded school,
! the full benefit Of a Thanksgiving dinner
| the exercises were held yesterday begin
| ming at 1890 o'clock, a. m. The follow
1 ing order was observed:
Opening march, Miss Mary Woodland
Prayer, DIR. John c. Kilgo, of Trinity
| College.
Address of welcome, Master Horner
Winston.
vocal Duet, Sister Birds" Misses
Lottie Markham and Mary Woodland.
WATTS HOSPITAL.
Upon the necessity OF hospital in
Durham, Miss Rosa Dordell spoke well
and to the point.
1.-THE origin and history was admir-
ably treated by Miss Leila Whitfield
paying n high and deserved compliment
to it's founder and builder, Durham's hon
ored citizen, Mr.. George w. Watts.
Its Benefits" were delightfully."- told
by Miss Bette Barbee
The Means of support were recited
by Miss Hattie Holeman.
Our Duty" was plainly portrayed by
Miss Cora Bolton 1t would have been
well could every Durhamite heard how
we'll they were told.
THANKSGIVING 90.
A solo by Miss Elizabeth Taylor of the
class of 49,
pRONIDENT CLUB.
In the discussion of this, one of Dur
hams most worthy institutions, the In
troductory" was made by Miss Anna
Allen.
Organization and History was well
given by Miss Lucy Wyatt.
cts Means Of Support" was treated and
many compliments paid Durham people
by Miss Lama Campbell.
Assistance Rendered was admirably
attended to by Miss Lucy Cole.
Benefits" accruing from the work OF
the noble band of young ladies compris-
ing the Provident Club, were given by
Miss Rosa Johnson.
I'm Old Madrid was beautifully rem
dered by Misses Nellie Rawls, Mary
Crotten and May Woodland.
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY.
Martin Winstead made speech upon
Primitive Warfare"
THE Conduct of War;" was discussed
by Clairborn Carr.
STANDING Armies OF Europe" was the
subject Of John Holloway's address.
Standing Army of the United States
was treated by Blair Patterson.
Herbert Slater told of the Militia"
al Ar1Hst IA
attention Of Fred Markham.
A vocal duet was most admirably rem
dered by Miss Daisy Green and Mary
Woodland.
DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THE Organization" was given id n
well prepared and splendidly delivered
speech. Walter Budd. with a magni-
ficent and good speech told OF the
Early Struggle and equipment
big Fires" were told about by Louis
Cole.
A class Of beautiful young ladies OF
the school sang in most inspiring man
ner Dixie"
Mai. William A. Guthrie in a warm,
earnest and eloquent speech introduced
DIR. Edwin A. Alderman, President OF
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occasion. Those whose pleasure it has
been to hear Dr. Alderman know that it
would be a gross injustice to attempt to
give any true conception Of his speech on
this occasion. His subject was 'sThe
Child and the State. His description OF
childhood and the influence upon man
kind everywhere was at once grand, elo-
quent, pathetic and touching. The State,
it's power, its duties and its future was
treated in masterful manner. His
complimentary illusions to Trinity Col
lege carried with it well deserved praise
and was the more appreciated because it
was evident it came from true heart.
and was the offspring of broad and en-
larged manhood.
All who were there doubtless come
away feeling more than repaid for the
time spent with the greatest institution OF
Durham.
The children we're all given an oppor-
tunity to cast in mite as thank offer
ing and as a result $56 were turned into
the hands Of the treasurer.
The Young Mems Debating Society
held it's regular meeting at the court
house last night. An exceedingly inter
esting programme was rendered. The
subject chosen for debate next Tuesday
night was "Resolved, That the United
States should adopt a system Of referen-
DUN similar to that in Switzerland"
ALL the merchants and manufacturers
of Durham have agreed to close their
respective places of business between
the hours Of 10 o'clock a. IN. and l o'clock,
so that they and their employees may at
tend the Thanksgiving services Of the
various churches.
Mr.. v. S. Kelby visited the capital city
yesterday.
Messrs. r. r. Moore and Miss May
Powe, OF Morganton, are visiting Mrs. w.
A. Erwin on Caswell Hill.
Mr.. c. w. Johnson, one Of Orange
county's most respected citizens, spent
last night in town.