The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22

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u in Its Darkest DaYs--Gave Literally
for the Education of the Southern
Negro.
The chapel Mt Shaw University was
filled last night by the crowd that at
tended the special memorial services on
the life and work of Elijah Shaw, the
man whose name the institution bears.
They were mostly colored people there,
but in the audience were a number of
white friends of the school aud of the
late MIR. Shaw.
In the centre of the alcoye into which
the platform is set, hung a handsome
portrait of Mr.. Shaw. 1t WAS draped
in Grape, and a festoon of mourning
was draped around the alcove TO the
walls on either side.
President Meserye, of Shaw Uniyer-
sity. presided at the meeting.
The audience sang Some Sweet
Day." and Rev 4. ". Howell made the
Invocation. Rev. DR.. A. w. Curtis read
an appropriate scripture lesson, and
Rev. George W. Perry prayed. The
quartette -four melodious voices) sang
Holy Ghost, with Light Divine 7 This
tIlt PhoSaiAiiiAS.
DIR. CARRIERS ADDRESS
Rev. DIR. J. w Carter, pastor of the
First Baptist church, of this city, made
the opening address.
DIR. Carter said he had met Mr..
Shaw in Raleigh for the past six years,
and had learned to admire the man.
He referred to his large gifts to the
cause of education among the negroes
of the South. Mr. Shaw, he said, was a
self-made man, man who with little
education and few opportunities had
accomplished deal in the world
Money he said. did not rule him,
or make him conceited or vain. He
had none of the spirit of avarice and
used his wealth for the good it would
do to the world He referred to Mr.
Shaw's liberal gifts and large bene-
factions Mr.. Shaw, he said, was a
man who at first sight impressed one
with his fine brain, business ability
and strong character.
MR.. BRIGGS SPEAKS.
Mr.. Thomas H. Briggs was the next
speaker He referred to his intimate
acquaintance with Mr.. Shaw, an ac-
quaintance extending over many years.
DIR. Martin Topper came here in 1865,
he said, and began the work of edu-
eating the negro Almost from the
very beginning of the school Elijah
Shaw was it's friend and benefactor.
He spoke of Mr.. Shaw's pleasant ma
ture, and said that Mr.. Shaw and DIR.
Topper were like brothers, like David
and Jonathan.
He referred to the serene Christian
character of tie deceased and his firm
belief and deep religion.
The choir then sang Gathering
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