The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
CLOSING or SCHOOLS

Greensboro, n. c., May 26.-(Special)
The closing exercises of the colored
Agricultural and Mechanical college last
night compared very favorably with
other college commandments.
The three orations by the three mem
bers of the graduating class We're of
more than ordinary ability.
This institution is doing n good work
and it should have a better patronage
from the race. This is the first year
the college has had graduating class.
sending ont seven members
One instance Of the fine mechanical
training it gives is steam engine, made
by Adam Watson, a student from
Warren county. This engine was made
and put up in its entirety by this young
man. and it is claimed by the college
that this is the first engine constructed
in the State by Il colored man.
RED SPRINGS ACADEMY.
Red Springs. n. c., May 26.-(Spe-
cial. THE following programme was ex-
cellently carried out at the closing of
Red Springs Academy:
Opening Prayer. Rev. f. Pope.
ConcOne. .... Morning Hymn.-Chorus
College Chorus.
Address by Hon. y. A. Mclean:
''Some Dangers That Threaten Us"
Weber. .... 49,. .Polacca Brilliante.
Arr. for Piano Quartet.
Misses l.. Law, J. McCallum. Il. Will
lams, e. PaschaI
Announcement of Distinctions.
Mendelssohn. -. j.. .Capricco in Il Minor
with Second Piano)
Miss Ellen Lytch.
Presentation of Diplomas.
Notwithstanding Passage Birds Fare
well.-Oh, Vert Thou in the Cauld
Blast.
Misses Il. Atwell l.. Jordan, n. Farley,
r. Lytch, \. Johnson, l.. Arrowood.
Benediction. :. 80. :. DIR. Payne.
Red Springs Seminary was established
over three years ago by Fayetteville
Presbytery, and the success has been
Recommendation 112 the first year,
1873 the second year, it has grown to 2O2
students from North Carolina. South
Carolina, Georgia. Tennessee, Virginia,
&c.
President c. G. Vardell is hustler,
and Mrs Vardell is a highly accom-
plished musician and successful musical
director.
CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL.
Chapel Hill. n. c., May 26.-(Special)
The Chapel Hill school gave it's closing
concert in the University Chapel last
evening. a large audience had gathered
to see the seven young men and three
young ladies receive their certificates.
Three received certificates with distinc-
ton. The closing exercises consisted of
orations, essays and instrumental and
vocal music. A high degree of excel
lence was maintained throughout the
performance, especially in regard to the
instrumental music which showed skill
full training on the part of the pupils.
DR.. X. L. Battle delivered the adj
dress. His subject was Education. >
and was treated in the Doctors easy
elegant manner.
The closing of the Chapel Hill school
this year with ten graduates, marks an
era of progress in the schools here
worthy of note. Within three years,
from a struggling private school has
grown this chartered institution with its
$50 pupils. The certificate of proficiency
is recognized by the University and the
college.
ORE HILL ACADEMY.
Ore Hill. n. c., May 26.-(Special)--
The closing exercises of this Sandy
Greek Association school at Mt. Vernon
Springs was one of the most enjoyable
commandments | ever had the pleasure
of attending.
The disclaimers and debators acquitt-
ed themselves handsomely.
Rev. l.. Johnson, of Greensboro, de-
livered the address in his usual, easy
style.