The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-30
C. W. TILLETT AT WAKE FOREST.
An Excellent Address. Remarks by Gov Rus
sell, r. H. Battle and Others.
Especial to the News G. Observer,

Especial to the News G. Observer.)
Wake Forest, n c., May 29.-This COM
mencement week finds Wake Forest Col
lege in the best condition in its history
1t has a larger attendance than at any
time in the past and is in better finan-
cial condition than ever before. 1t looks
backward over hills of difficulty sur
mounted and looks forward to a career
of increased glory and usefulness.
At the meeting of the board of trus-
tees today favorable action was taken
on the progressive recommendations con-
tanned in President Taylors report. 1t
was decided
/. To build first-class gymnasium
.. To add to the equipment Of the phys
ical laboratory.
3. To establish chair of pedagogics
T. To establish chair of medicine and
pharmacy.
5. To remodel the old dormitory build
ing according to the plans of Mr. w. F.
Rose, architect. Work on this remod-
cling will begin at once.
Wake Forest is to be congratulated. Last
night we had the pleasure of hearing
Mr.. C. w. Tillett, of Charlotte. n. c.,
upon Limbs of the Law" His adj
dress was made to the law class, but
was highly enjoyed by all.
For wit. humor and pleasantly. his
Introductory remarks were uneXcell-
ed. He spoke in detail of the
duty of the lawyer to his
clients, his duty to the Judge. his duty
TO the jury aud his duty to his fell
low lawyer. His advice was especial
~ fine. Being a man who had passed
along the way he was in the position
to give us many valuable points.
After this most excellent speech,
Governor ID. t. Russell was called
for by the audience and in few
brief remarks spoke of the educa
tional work of the State and in COM
plimentary manner of Wake Forest
College After the speech of Governor
Russell. the lawyers were invited to
repair to the banquetting hall where
a sumptuous table greeted their eyes.
Among the guests present. we note
Governor ID. l.. Russell. Judge f. w.
Timberlake. Raleigh; and T. w. Bick
EFT. of Louisburg; /. NJ. Meellins. and
f. F. AyGlette, of Elizabeth City; j.
Men. Johnson. of Aberdeen; c.
Lawrence, II. n. Sims, j. c. l.. Harris,
r. b. Womack. r. II. Battle. of Raj
Gore, of Wilmington.
Able speeches were made by j. {. /.
Harris. r. II. Battle, r. w. Beckett,
John II. Gore, and L. Il. Womack, and
in tender and pathetic manner,
Prof. Gulley. whose love for his stu
dents and zeal for this institution is
unequalled by any living man. spoke
to the law class and after thanking
4 ,o e., 6oi r11 their
hearty response, announced the con-
clusion of the eeyning's exercises.
All voted the law banquet as a
most enjoyable occasion.
Already large crowds have arrived to
attend the commencement. Among the
leading visitors already here | note:
Hon. Claude Kitchin, the newly nomi-
mated Congressman in the Second dis
trict, Hon. c. NJ Cooke, E. E. billiard,
Walter E. Daniel, Prof F. P. Hobgood,
Rev. J. B. Boone, Rev. w. r. Gwaltney,
w. C. Dowd, d. l.. Gore, w. n. Jones,
c. j. Hunter. N. B. Broughton, Judge E.
w Undertake, T. Fl. Briggs, Rev. L.
Johnson E. y. Webb, Arch. Johnson. A.
r. Foushee. Rev. c. J. d. Parker, Rev.
". NJ Smith, Rev. J. A. Campbell Rev.
f. NJ. Jordan. Rev. w. B. Jordan, Rev.
j. T. Harrell and many others.
This morning at II o'clock the address
before the literary societies will be deliv-
cred by Prof. Albion w. Small, Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
This evening at SIS Rev. j. B. Haw-
thorne, D. D., of Richmond, Va, will
preach the baccaaureate sermon.
+ Thursday morning at Ii o'clock the
graduates will deliver their commence
nent oratiOnS.
Thursday evening at SIS there will be-
concert and social gathering in the
halls.
On the afternoon train, Rev. Junius
w. Willard. who delivered the alumni
Grafton, arrived He graduated here
with honor and Wake Forest has watch
ed with pride and satisfaction his steady
rise. He is now pastor of leading Bap
fist Church in Baltimore and growing in
power and in influence. He spoke tonight
with eloquence and with power.