The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-25
the EX-NtINISTER TO GREECE
DELIGHTS ALL.
THE Johnson CARLTON kUPTIALS
A Beautiful and Happy Scene Thanksgiving
Services at the CoIored Graded School,
The Choral Society, Brilliant Concert :
Mre S;mmonc'c Sinoinu
Mrs. Simmons's Singing.

First hap' mis- afteracr~ -
= O'Clock, IN which two Of Durham'>
most popular young people took the lead
| ing characters. Mr.. G. l.. Johnson lead
| to hymen's altar Miss Matte l.. Carlton.
| The attendants were Mr.. l.. G. Oldham
and Miss Eva Carlton, sister of the
bride. The ushers were: Messrs. b. w.
Hobgood, Chas. Piper, I. b. Christian
and j. l.. Eubanks. The ceremony was
performed in most impressive manner
by Rev. w. G. Tyree. Mr.. Johnson is
one of Durham's prominent young bust
| ness men and the bride is a daughter of
| eNMayor John w. Carlton, and is de-
servedly one of our most popular young
| ladies'. The happy couple left on the
$50 east bound train, followed by a
shower of good wishes.
Thanksgiving services to-day at the
graded school were entertaining, instruc-
tive and uplifting. They opened with a
prayer by Rev. l.. 3. Turnbull and then
Superintendent Flowers, in a few well
chosen words introduced DR.. Eben Alex
ander. ex-Minister to Greece, who for an
| hour or more delightfully."- entertained
+ the cultivated audience. | will not at
4 n
/ paper article would fail to give the read
er any true conception of its merits, and
! would do injustice TO the learned Doctor.
/ Briefly he gave a history of that historic
/ country and people from the earliest
days. He gave a minute description of
/ the country, its square niles, it's produc-
/ tiveness, the grains, fruits and vegetables
principally raised, its climate, its people,
/ nl nh inn ~ Of ~.
| constitution and laws, its courts and
manner Of administering the laws and
its government. The lecture was read.
and when he began, | sighed deeply.
| But contrary to the rule it was read
III most interesting manner. His de-
scriptive powers are very fine; he knows
the English language and is skilled in
using words at the right time and place.
In behalf of the Durham people | want
to thank Prof. Flowers for giving them
an opportunity of hearing DR.. Alexander
on his favorite theme.
| After the lecture the school gave the
audience some beautiful music. Master
| Homer Winston then, in behalf of the
! school, presented the Public Library
with quite a number of valuable books.
Ire donation was accepted in q grace
fni five minutes talk by Mr.. J. FL.
Southgate.
/ The initial concert by the Durham
| Choral Society in the opera house last
night was most enjoyable occasion. and
was greeted by deservedly crowded
| house. Durham has musical talent and
her people are proud of such talent and
| never fail to show their appreciation.
| ne management manifested much good
/ taste IN the get-up of the programme. 1t
! was snort and select, and the large au-
d.ehce went away wanting to hear more.
Mfs.Simnl onms's singing was superb and
hef magnificent voice elected unbounded
commentator. Misses Annie Peay and
Minnie Mangum sang solos, and were
| most heartily encored. They are among
| Dufhain sweetest singers. Mr.. J. H.
| Soiithgate sang a solo which was much
enjoyed. Miss May Woodward and Mr..
L. Z. Williams and Miss Daisy Green
ana Mr.. L. Edgar Cheek sang duets that
ehclted much applause and evidently de-
lishted the large audience. Durham ex-
pected much from the Choral Society.
ana there has been no disappointment.
MISS Nina Horner is here from Oxford.
visiting her sister, Mrs. Il. w. Winston.
Mrs. ii. A. Cloos went yesterday to
| Raleigh where she will spend some time
with relatives.
Mr.. Thomas III. Martin has gone over
in Granville to enjoy few days sport
shooting birds.
Capt. w. Z. Raiford and wife are here
| from Johnston county visiting Mrs. G..
c. Farthing.
| There were Thanksgiving services at
the colored graded school to-day. The
rooms were beautifully decorated and
the exercises of a highly interesting char
acter.
| Nearly every business house in Dur
| ham will observe tomorrow as a holt
| day.
Durham papers are moralizing upon
the ugly habit of boys jumping on and
off trains while in motion. They have
been warned, and they do not desist
When caught in such hazardous past
time they should be taken to their par
ents and properly punished.
Judge X. w. Winston is attending
| Granville court.
Mr.. a. II. Umstead has been at home
| for the past few days on a visit TO his
! family and on yesterday left for Green
/ vile. where he is engaged in the leaf
tobacco business.
| Mr.. II. J. Bass went down the South
! erf Yesterday to visit some of the east
erh tobacco markets.
Messrs Il. y. Duke and Clinton w.
Toms went to Oxford yesterday.
Mr.. q. w. Horne, who has made Dur
ham headquarters for some time while
engaged in mine prospecting in this and
| surrounding counties, left yesterday for
| New York, and from there will sail for
his home in London, England. He is
said to he an expert in his business by
Those who ought To know, and has been
instrumental in locating some mines
that when developed will be OF vast
benefit to this section OF the State.
Rev. j. w. Wellons has gone to the
annual meeting Of the Christian con-
ference which meets this year with the
church at Seinora. in Casweli counufy.
i Rev. G. ". Maxwell attended the fun
era! services VI DR.. J. Henry Smith in