The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-23
REUNION OF STUDENTS
ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR RUS
SELL, SUPT. C. II. MEBANE
AND PRESIDENT ALDERMAN
BRILLIANT OPENING OF COMMENCEMENT
The SPEECHES Were Of High Order, Indicat-
ing That the Normal and Industrial Col
Iege is Firmly Established in the
Hearts Of The People
Hearts Of The People

Greensboro. n. c., May 22.-(Special.)
1t was gay scene when Prof. j. \.
JOINER master of ceremonies an
nounced to the large and happy gather
ing of old associates in the beautifully
decorated dining room, that the CONVEX
sation so lively and general, ought to
abate long enough to hear some vocal
music.
Prof. Clarence Brown sang Philemon
ct Baucis' "Couplets de Vulcain," (Vul-
Gains song).
Tt was strong piece and was rendered
with a vim only known to finished musl-
clans.
REFRESHMENTS.
DIR. Chas. ID. McIver and Governor
Russell had been holding a little friendly
confab when there came n request TO
partake of ices, etc. There was some
disanpointment manifested when it was
learned that Mrs. Russell would not be
present: for some reason that lady had
arranged to stay at Guilford College uu-
til Monday. Hon. @. III. Mebane and
DR.. e. A. Alderman of the University,
were present.
The reception committee was: DR..
Chas. u. McIver. Mrs. Chas. ID. McIver,
Miss Kirkland Miss Margaret McCaull,
Miss Maud Miller
In a few well chosen words of intro
duction. DIR. Chas. ID. McIver an
nounced that Governor Russell and Hon.
C. III. Mebane would make short adj
dresses. DIR. McIver expressed his great
pleasure in seeing such a large represen-
tation of former students in attendance.
Prof. Joyner called the roll of the
alumnae of '93 and very wittily asked
any who had changed their names To-
give their present names
Miss Hampton read very interesting
account of the class of f93.
Glass of '94 was represented by Miss
Mary Lewis Harris.
Glass of 80 was spoken by Miss Daisy
Bethel. of Durham.
Governor Russell in opening his re-
marks. said he wished the master of
ceremonies would 90 a little further and
tell him what he should talk about; he
was sure DR.. McIyer would be pleased
TO hear him talk about an appropria-
ton. The fact was he and DR.. McIyer
had had a secret talk and the outcome
of il was that. the State Normal and
Industrial College had been very FORUM
an extra appropriation. Although funds
were low it pleased him to see such good
use made Of them in the Improvement Of
the State property. He spoke eloquently
and declared that the State Normal and
Industrial College was now fixed In
stituti0n In the minds of our people,
loved and cherished with hallowed asso-
Citations. though of so recent establish
ment He said that last year an extra
appropriation was granted the State
Normal: that he had opposed it on the
grounds of actual shortage of funds, but
that DIR. McIyer had proved too much
for him by having already drawn the
amount from the treasury. "Oh, yes.
Dr. McIyer is a very capable man. very. !"
Superintendent Mebane was the nest
TO speak He said he was really too
much of a stranger to the grand insfftu
ton he was addressing, but if he was
it was because he felt aware Of it's eapa
BILE management.
Wherever he met young lady grad
uate from the State Normal and Indus
trial College he felt the hand press Of
knowledge He was certain that
greater work was going on than is gen
orally known. He hoped that those who
would graduate this year would be equal
TO their illustrious predecessors.
1--WE must have better teachers before
we can have better schools. The har-
vest is great but the laborers are few
There is an immense field awaiting the
masters of intelligence. There was need
of more money, and more enthusiasm.
DIR. T.. A. Alderman president Of the
State University. was the next speaker
He said he supposed he ought to be en-
barrassed. but he was not. lie then
humorously told how embarrassment
came about. He was very happy be-
cause he discovered the fine lines Of
thought and expression on the faces OF
those present He said the ladies of the
college had no idea how much the boys
of the university thought of them. He
thought it would be capital idea to
marry each other DR. McIver and
himself acting as the grand godfathers
of the new young society Of the State
"Why, | tell you, it would mark an
epoch in the history of North Carolina
when marriage between a "University"
boy and a Normal girl was brought
about You have heard of the black
eyed beauties of the Orient, but what arc
they mentally? Nothing. WHAT is n
face without lines of expression:' SO 70
me all their boosted beauty appeals 10
unadoring eyes and TO any of us who
understand the higher thought expressed
in lined faces
He spoke of the influence of students
on the educators. believing that after all
a mutual benefit is received lie hoped
to see the advance now going on in edll-
cation increase until the Old North State
is famous for it's teaching force.
DR. McIver said his heart was espe-
cially moved tonight at the kind words
spoken. and at the glad faces present:
he would count ii great intellectual
feast if he could feel that these pleasant
meetings might never be less joyful than
the present one had proved.
The exercises were pleasantly inter,
spersed With vocal and instrumental