The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-31
DAVIDSON COLLEGE NOTES.
The New Medical Building Opened With
Brilliant Reception.

/ Davidson. \. c., March 30.-(SpeciaD-
, The formal opening of the doors of the
new building of the North Carolina Medi-
| cal College took place a few nights ago,
when DR.. Munroe, the president, assisted
! by DR.. Martin, Miss Monroe, of Lenoir,
and members of the medical school, ten
dered a public reception to the village
! and faculty and students of Davidson.
| The occasion was quite Il notable one.
| The building, handsome and imposing
, from without, is equally striking from
within, and may well be a source of pride
| and satisfaction to its donor. On this
evening the brilliant lights, the floral
decorations and other pretty appoint
ments made the scene very attractive.
Particularly beautiful was the large arc
of white and red globed jets of electric
| lights stretched across the wall of the
main lecture hall. The private office,
with its costly mantle, tiled hearth, arts
tically finished walls expensive book
cases and rich carpeting, is sure to attract
the visitors eye.
On the second floor, the guests of the
evening found daintily spread tables pre-
sided over by pretty girls, who graciously,
as we'll as gracefully, served everyone
with refreshments.
The pleasures of the evening were
greatly enhanced by the presence of the
students orchestra, which ''discoursed
sweet music" and also by the singing of
Mr.. Bunting, of the medical school, whose
solos were much admired.
DIR. Munroe, as we'll as Davidson and
the village, may well be congra tulated
that this new home for the students Of
medicine, opening under such pleasant
auspices as the whole evening witnessed,
proves to be such an ornament to street
and campus and is the recipient of so
much genuine admiration.
Last night the 'King's Daughters
gave, before a large gathering, series
Of beautiful bleau and pictured scenes.
The entertainment was highly successful,
both from an artistic and financial point
of views, the proceeds to be in part pay
ment for the organ purchased for the
church parlors.
One of the most popular and dcservedly
popular institions connected with college
life is the students home Through
the generosity of DR.. Shearer. by whom
this property il owned. the ''home" is
provided with q matron and service and
so admirable is the manag cement that
good. solid. substantial and well-cooked
wholesome foods are provided at mere
nominal cost. The figure for the month
has been as low IA $500. There are
now So boarders at this table and num-
Der of men. through this Kindness of our
president and his wise outlay of money
where it will be of permanent value to
Christ and State. can secure an educa-
ton. who otherwise might never secure
this blessing.
DIR. Smith continues to add to his pOpu
Iarity as public speaker. Friday night
he lectured in Decatur, Ga, on the
PLANET Mars" and delivered this week
similar addresses in South Carolina.
The foundation for his large and COM
modious dwelling house, which the college
will erect for him, has just been laid and
the work will proceed now as rapidly as
spring rains will permit.
The new catalogue is in the lFands of |
the printer and should soon be ready for |
distribution.