The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-11
THE CLOSE AT TRINITY
BRILLIANT RECEPTION IN THE
WASHINGTON DUKE BUILDING.
Mr.. James n. Southgate Elected rres'-
dent of Board of Trustees
Death of Mr.. Warren.

u,ba recention at Trinity College last
,iobt was a brilliant affair and was par
ticipated in and enjoyed by large mum
har Of visitors as well as Durhamltes.
1.-THE Washington Duke Building was
+ba scane of this magnificent and ar
t;stic gathering, and the pleasant ac-
ouaintances made and renewal OF ola
ones will fondly inger in the MINDS ana
hearts of many participants. Such an
array of beauty and grace and gallantfy
has rarely. il ever, been witnessed IN a
company of North Carolinians, who are
everywhere remarkably noted for these
charming accomplishments. While there
was nothing wanting in elegance OF ap-
pointment, so exquisitely and with such
ease were all the plans executed that
everyone was made to feel perfectly at
home. and the unnecessary restraints
that too often come in to mar and blight
the pleasures of many on such OCCASIONS,
were unknown on this, an ideal recep-
ton. The refreshments were of all the
most delicate creams, ices and cakes, pre-
pared by that friend of caterers, Mr.. A.
Dughi, of Raleigh. Upon entering the
hall where refreshments were serv-
ed the eye was met by a
large block of beautiful crystal ice in
which were a variety of delicious fruits
and lovely flowers, made and presented
for the occasion by Dughi.
On first entering, the visitors were
taken in charge by the hall committee.
This committee was composed of Mes
DANES E. j. Parrish, i'll. j. Bass, Z. u.
Green! E. NJ Graham, Prof. X. l..
Flowers, Mr. W. I'll. Branson and DR..
p. w. Few. They were assisted by the
marshals and managers.
From this committee the visitors were
taken by the parlor committee, who IN
turn presented them to the receiving
parties in Benefactor' Hall. The fol-
lowing composed the parlor committee:
Mr.. James III. Southgate, Mesdames
Bessie Leak, L. ID. Jones, b. Il. Tyree,
w. III. Beanson and Dora Heart.
The following parties received during
the first hour:
Dr. and Mrs Kilgo, Mrs. Gov. Rus
sell and W. Duke, Mr.. and Mrs. B. n.
Duke. J. n Johnston, 7. V. Andrews,
w. X. Boyd and S. S. Dent; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Odell, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. j..
Durham and DR.. bred Peacock.
The following received the second
hour: DIR. and Mrs. Kilgo. Il. n. Duke
and Mrs Gov. Russell, Mrs. b. n. Duke,
J. r. McCrary, Miss Frances Spicer,
Samuel Sparger, Miss Baylor Southgate
J. n. Johnston and Miss Nellie Rawls;
B. r. Craven, p. V. Andrews, Miss
Daisey Green, J. NJ. Flowers, Miss Bes-
sic Langhorn and S. o. Thorne; S. s.
Dent. Miss May Woodward, Miss Mamie
Lyon and F. II. Hanes, Jr.
This was indeed q happy elimination
of the commencement exercises for 1891,
the grandest perhaps, in Trimty's IL
mstrious career The remembrance of the
many brilliant and gorgeous events of the
past few days will long serve to bring
pleasure to many whose pleasure it was
to attend Trinity's last and most sue
cessful commencement.
Among many things that transpired
during the past few days that foretends
much for the welfare of Trinity College
more equalled in significance the cleo
ton of Mr.. James H. Southgate, presi-
dent of the board of trustees. His
speech at the close of the exercises yes
terday was perfect gem, sent thrill
of buoyancy through every heart present
and no doubt many women and men went
to their homes determined TO work and
labor with fresh vigor and renewed zeal
for Trinity College and its every inter
est. AS that gentleman stepped forth on
the platform he not only talked like a
president, but looked every inch of one
Trinity College and its board of trus
| tees are to be warmly congratulated
upon this wise selection.
Mr.. Chas. Warren. a member of the
city police force, died at his home this
| morning on Cleveland street of peri
| tonitis. Up to 6 O'Clock yesterday he haC
! been doing fairly well when he was
| taken suddenly worse He was a young
man of warm and generous impulses and
| had made many devoted friends. Two
| of his sisters are sick, one of them mot
| expected to live. His devoted brothers
| and sisters have the deep sympathy OF
| large circle of friends in this hour Of
| sad affhction.