The Caucasian., 1897-05-27
the STATE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL
ScHe0l.

week, and we're Of such value and
interest As to almost constitute an
historical incident. This institution
has grown to be an honor to the
State that stands second to none. 1t
Is to be regretted that limited space
does not permit US to give. in de-
tail. report Of the proceedings.
Among matters of interest was q
memorial exercise in honor of hon.
s. NJ. Finger, late Superintendent
of Public instruction.
Col. j. s. Carr, the wealthy and
liberal philanthropist of Durham,
delivered splendid oration on
Dorothea DIX, the woman who
made herself famous by great work,
especially in the matter of securing
State care for the insane.
Among the many interesting in
cidents was the presentation to the
school by Miss Rogers, in behalf of
the Sophomore class, of a beautiful
silk flag of North Carolina. Presi-
dent McIver accepted the token In q
enthusiastically graceful speech.
A spontaneous and beautiful sur
prise was added to the exercises by
a medal presented by Rev. J. L. NJ.
Curry at the end Of his scholarly ad-
dress. He announced his intention
without the slightest fore-knowledge
on the part of President McIver. It
was to bestow the medal upon the
young weman who had been the most
faithful in her duties and who had
made the greatest sacrifice in order
to procure her education. He asked
DR.. McIver to designate some one to
whom he should give it. AL
though DR.. McIver had not the
slightest intimation of this, he un-
hesitatingly announced that in his
opinion, Miss Phoebe Pegram, of
Surry county, deserved it.
The long and hearty applause of
the students showed it to be most
worthily bestowed. DR.. Curry then
presented the medal in a short
speech. full of splendid advice.
DR.. McIver then arose and said
that so far as he knew, Miss Peg
ram had never, during her entire
stay at school, failed to do, or at
least faithfully attempt to do, her
duty.
On Tuesday the exercises were
richly interesting. The programme
for the day was:
Annual address, Mr.. Walter II.
Page, of the Atlantic Monthly. Sub
| ject-"The Forgotten Man"
Awarding Diplomas, by President
McIver.
Presentation of Bibles, by Rev.
l.. w. Crawford, D. D.
Presentation of Constitutions, by
Governor Daniel L. Russell.
8:3Op. m.-Entertainment by the
Adelphian and Cornelian Literary
Societies.
President Charles D. McIver's ad-
dress to the graduating class, in pre-
senting the diplomas. was one of
tho best things of the commence
ment. It was impressive and gave a
serious and solemn view of life.
Governor Russell called Mr.. Pages
grafton IA great Speech" and
praised him for his boldness and
truthfulness.
The Governor rang oat strongly
for public education for men and
women alike. His preface to his re-
marks in presenting the constitu-
tions was happy and witty.
| GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Tuesday evening, May 18th, was
the time set apart for the exercises
of the graduating class. The class
of '97 numbers twenty-three. AL
are strong, intelligent young women
and will help the State in its onward
march Of progress. The members
of the class and subjects of thei1
theses, are as follows:
Minnie Frances Barbee, Durham county
Rads pstsiotsm; acnntv
| ..........." THE Jingle of Guinea
Nellie Ashburn Bond, Bertie county,
THE States Greatest Need.
Irma Carraway, Guilford county.
Ring Out the Darkness of the Land.
"Ideals of Womanhood.
Bertha May Donnelly, Meckleuburg coun
1.-THE Duty of the Class of '97 to the State. ,
lola Vance Exum, Greene county,
| :. .....'"Iennyson's Teachings
Frances Margaret Eskridse. Clevefan'
perhaps 1t May Turn Out a Song, Per
haps Turn Out Sermon"
Celestia Jones Gill. Vance county,
...................... THE Old Woman
Emily Gregory, Guilford county.
Imagination, Formative Influence O,
Character
Annie Royal Hankins, New Hanover c. un
Elementary Science in Elementary
Francis Lois Hill, Carbarrus county. 49,.
................. The Modern. Soldier
Fannie Louise Harris, Mecklenburg coun
=. "Relation of Myths to Life.
LYDIA Howard Humber, M oore county,.
PHILOSOPHY of Sin in Macbeth"
Mary Best Jones, Wayne county......
The kindergarten Uplifts the World"
Sabrella James, Sampson county.
Madge Francis Little. Anson county,.
..............." Yesterday and To day.
Martha Livermon, BERTHE county,.
parsons in Literature
Bessie Rouse, Lenoir county. .........
............... ."Noiseless Revolutions.
Grace Middleton smallbones, New Hanove
Grace Louise Scott. Buncombe county. 80.
...... Relation of Literature to Life.
: Willie Louise Watson, Warren county.
Il .......... The Queen of the Antilles.
Mary Cheves West, Buncombe county.
. Poets and Poetry of the South
! Shorter Wars.
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