The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-02
BEN HaRDYS WRESTLING
1T CAME NEAR PUNCTURlNG OP.
BlACKNALl'S TIRE,
Pleasant Time at Morehead With
Breezes Thumb Nail Sketches Or.
KiIgo's Style Of Oratory.

Morehead. N. c., July 1.-(SpeciaL "A
few lettings from few days stay at TINS
place may not be uninteresting reading
to a few of your readers. The cool and
inyigorating sea breezes, the distant
sound from the rolling surf, suggesting
the majesty and grandeur Of the mighty
ocean-the delightful sound sailing, the
sheephead fishing, and the plunging into
the incoming breakers of the exhiliating
surf, have a charm for me, at old More
head.
MY short sojourn here has been during
the progress Of the Teachers Assembly.
A large and orderly crowd Of people were
in attendance. Much good is done, and
much learning and information is inn
parted by these annual gatherings. The
present one has been quite successful,
both in numbers and in interest. In my
opinion. Morehead is the only place the
Assembly should be held. 1t combines
greater facilities and convenience
plenty of room for all-and in
rainy weather the connection be-
tween the Atlantic Hotel and
the Assembly building is 80 arranged that
none would be kept from the meetings,and
when the exercises are over pleasant rec
reation await you, and better fit you for
the allotment of the next days labors.
Many men of power and scholarly
acumen were there President Dinwid-
die, of Peace Institute, gave several lee
lures on mental arithmetic, presenting
feature in development Of this branch,
new to many Of his hearers. President
Dinwddie's theory makes mathematics
generally considered the most difficult,
the most easy Of all the different branches
of learning to be mastered. He IS
very strong and useful man.
| was glad to meet Professor Hill, of
the Agricultural and Mechanical College,
who is as capable and scholarly as he is
modest and unassuming. l look upon
Professor Hill as one of the very best
Equipped men in his line in the State, and
the trustees of the institution acted wise
~ and well in letting well enough alone"
in the matter Of his retention.
| President Alderman, of the University,
probably the most gifted man Of his age
in the State, was among the visitors.
never see Dr. Alderman without being
forcibly reminded how far distant from
any mistake the trustees were, when they
selected him to succeed Doctor Winston
as president of the University.
Doctor Taylor, president Of Wake For
est College, was also there. He is
man of much itellect and thought
a strong speaker and probably as well
fitted as any one to be at the head of
great institution Of learning. l regretted
to discover that he has become quite deaf.
| I never met Doctor Poteat before, but
some how or other, almost unconscious
ly warmed up to him. He carries as good
and taking face as any man wears, and
beneath broad mind and intellectualism,
lies vein of humor delightful to enjoy.
He exhibited it most delightfully."- to a
boat-load of surf-seekers, stuck deep and
mmovable in the mud, in sight of, and
$50 near, and yet so far" from the raging
pillows Of the mighty ocean.
Doctor Peacock, the able head of
Greensboro Female College, met for the
first time. / had heard a good deal OF
him, and I expected to see a man of
fifty years Of age, but from his appear
ance l should adjudge him under thirty.
He is a coming man, and ranks among
the foremost educators of the State.
President McIver, Of the State Female
Normal College, Greensboro, was also
there. He is a man of much force, and
justly ranks among the most marked
men OF the State, and the result Of his
labors is seen and felt throughout the
lentire State.
Captain benson, one OF our readiest
and best writer's and speakers, and cul-
ltured gentleman. Mr.. Morson, Prof.
tLannau, who gave an interesting lecture
with the X-Rays; Prof. Sledd, Prof.
lJoyner, Prof. Pritchett, DR.. Horner and
|others whose names do not now recur to
me, were there. Governor Jarvis, who,
while Governor, took, and has since
taken, an active part for universal edu-
Ication, was also one Of the seaside
lnotables.
| heard DR.. p. III. Hoge deliver a very
fine sermon on Sunday. He is very
liable minister, and finished speaker. DR..
Kilgo preached at night. He is quite an
|orator, and popular divine, but rants and
RACES too much for my style Of pulpit
loratory. After service young fellow,
pretty how come you So" and seeing
ALMOST double, who was near Prof. Mas
lsey and myself, in the hotel said to his
lcompanion: did you go over yonder to
the theater?' The other replied that
was not theatre-that was church ser
vices. "You must think I'm l fool" said
the other. Didn't ! see that fellow a.
rearing and charging and throwing his
arms about up there ON the stand, and
talking about Moses, and didn't I read
lover the door Theatre Assembly"
The run fom Goldsboro is quick time,
three and half hours. The road is in
good order and well managed. In my
lopinion the new -Hancock-is
lgoing to make an acceptable officer, and
will run it on bushes principles and for
the best interests of the stockholders.
He has certainly started right.
Dr. Blacknall is a good landlord. His
table is well supplied and everything
well served When he sums up all ac-
counts he will likely fall behind in his
Assembly rates of one dollar per day.