The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-06-11

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tablishment of this Union. She was
leader in craftsmanship and in heroism
which resisted tyranny.
"Can we expect alien writers to do
our heroes justice? If we do not collect
and perserve these glorious records and
teach them to our children, then who
will? The negligence of our ancestors
in this respect may be explained by the
fact that in the ante bellum days
politics and agriculture We're the only
pursuits considered by the young men
of the State. The deeds which should
give imperishable fame to the State
have been neglected and sighted"
"King Georges stamp act was defed
in this State in open day long before
the enactment of the celebrated tea
escapade at Boston, the fame of which
is known all over the Union, while the
former brave deed is persistently over
looked by many students of history.
The Mecklenburg Declaration Of
Independence was referred to. There
If no battle of the Revolution which
will compare in bravery and fortitude
with the battle of Kings Mountain.
"After the terrible struggle was over
and the constitution was submitted to
the States, North Carolina. with her
traditional conservation, rejected the
constitution until amendments had
been added which she considered
necessary to perfected union and an
unhampered state sovereignty.
'John Gill, of Newbern, invented the
revolver, Gatling the terrible gun,
which has revolutonized war, ard
other illustrious North Carolinians who
achieved success were mentioned. We
ask no favors, we simply want justice
to the record of our ancestors Let us
have more North Caroinian historians
and let us emulate the example of our
noble ancestors and prove ourselves
true sons Of illustrious sires.
Mr. Davis speech was we'll received
and he was heartily applauded.
Mr.. Charles w. Gold, of Wilson was
then introduced as the second orator
He quoted the language of the Apostle
Paul, forgetting those things which
are behind and reaching forward unto
those things which are before"
These he said, "were memorable
words. My object is to impress upon
you your duties as alumni of this
institution, as citizens of North Caro-.
lima and as men. The orator then ad-
dressed few appropriate remarks to
the class Of '97 No better motto can
be given you than the subject of this
talk. Upon your labor depends the
success or reputation of this college.
"How shall we best work for our
college?' Everything comes to him
who waits, " is an old adage, but rather
strive to attain the ends which you are
seeking.
No man ever succeeded without
definite purpose. Let your ideals be
high, let your aims be worth attaining.
Aim high, let your thoughts be lofty,
your purpose excelsior. Noble
thoughts and worthy purposes purify
and enoble the soul.
"At this time young man entering
life has grave responsibilities. Into
these responsibilities, l ask you to
take the watchWord excelsior. If we
cultivate the inner man there is no
such thing as failure. l would plead
With you for higher aim than wealth
'r fame. Let your purpose be thy
country, thy Gods and thy truths.
Enter politics not to gain fame for
Yourself, but to purify political life.
Take excelsior with you, let it be
'our watchword ever by you and re-
member
First to thine own self be true
And it must follow as the night the
day
thou can st not then be false to any/
man."
Mr.. Gold was literally applauded
nd his speech was higly enjoyed by
II.
After the orations the alumni meet
ng was held and the annual banquet
vas had