Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-26

Raleigh. N. c.. Oct. 25.-Some weeks
ago meeting took place in this city of
persons interested in the preservation
OF North Caroiina's historical records
and the stimulating of her literary
growth. At this meeting it was re-
solved to formulate plan of organiZa-
ton for q State literary and historical
association. and committee vas APP
pointed to draw up a constitution and
bylaws, and also to issue q call for n
general meeting to effect permanent
organization. Wednesday night this
general meeting took place in the
music hall OF the Olivia Raney Library
and permanent organization was
effected and officers elected
Judge Walter Clark presided and the
opening prayer was made by Rev. DR..
w. T.. McCorkle. of Graham, in the alb
sence of DIR. ~. y. Marshall. MIR. w. J.
Peeie then read the plan of organiza-
tlon. which was adopted by the meet
Ing, which was then most charmingly
entertained by vocal solo by Miss
Mamie Cowpcr.
DR.. j. S. Bassett, of Trinity College,
Durham read Il very interesting paper
on How TO Collect and Preserve Ma
tcrial for Local and State History" He
said that the first thing necessary in
order to properly record history was a
Just view OF true history. Most writer's
OF history are historical pleaders OF
causes. and not merely cold recorders
of facts. Thucydides could describe
the putting to death of 10000 people
without calling it Il horrible butchcry.
AS long as history is the production of
some mans precOnccived notions there
Will he no need Of keeping records.
When history becomes the recording of
Facts and date. then will be felt the
absolute necessity of storing and keen
Ing those records. We must have Il
State archivist and n fire proof build
ing for the storing OF the archives, as
well as law to compel officials to
store their records. Another thing
much needed said the speaker, was n
popular demand for an educational
ideal that would train students to the
proper appreciation of true history.
Several other gentlemen read able
papers and made practical remarks on
the subjects in view. Several fine vocal
selections were rendered, and the fol-
lowing officers elected:
Judge Walter Clark, president; Miss
Adelaide Fries. of Salem. first vice
president: Major IL. j. Hale second
vice president; Prof. Il. L. Moses, of
Washington. third vice. president: Prof.
j. III. Hill. secretary and treasurer:
Mr.. a. ]. Field, corresponding secrc-
tary.
All desiring TO Join the association
were requested to send their names on
slips of paper provided. and large
number expressed their desire to be-
come members.
THE STATE FAIR.
good sized crowd went out 10 the
fair yesterday, ana those who made the
trip had no regrets.
The grounds are never crowded on
Tuesday, but the attendance Yesterday
was above the average. The afternoon
trains brought hundreds OF visitors to
the city ana the grounds are going to
be crowded to-day
"Wednesday is veterans iav and then
there is the Industrial parade. which
will increase the interest in the fea-
lures of the big show to-day.
Visitors found the fair prepared for
them yesterday. Exhibits were all in
place, the midway was alive. the races
were In full blast and everything com
hined TO make the occasion one of en-
joyment
Major J..M. Crcnshaw. of Wake For
est. who has the unique distinction of
being the oldest and most regular pat
ron of the fair. was on hand and his
kindly face looked almost as ma tural MS
the buildings themselves. During all
the forty fairs the association has held
Major Crenshaw has missed only one.
That was twenty years ago.
Yes. this is a great fair" Major
Crenshaw declared Yesterday at IS
the greatest institution in the State
and no one is Il better wisher of it than
myself"