The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-30
sALEM FEMALE ACADEMY.
49, Centennial commencement.
D1sho Hoench's Address-Beauti-
f.L Outdoor Services Sunday Night.
a->nzfor Rnnsom's Address.

eosrespondence of The Messenger.)
winston-Salem. n. c., May 20.
Uinston-SaIem presents a holiday
appearance in honor OF the centennial
celebration OF the Salem academy. Wis
itors from all Iarts of the south have
poured into the city; and the large
gathering Of the alumnae Of the insti-
tuition makes the streets radiant with
the pretty attire of the young ladies.
Sunday was the first day OF unusual
interest. The Mrravian church was
crowded half an hour before the ser
vice began, and large numbers were
turned away for want of seats. The
church was handsomely decorated, and
en- the rostruIn were several distin-
guished ministers who took part in the
service. Notably among these were the
Rev. Chas. Moench, D.. D., bishop OF
the Northern Province OF the Moravian
church, II the eloquent Or. Walter
W. Moore, OF the Union theological
seminary, Richmond, Va.
Bishop Moe2ch delivered a mastery
address. The musical part of the SET
vice was grand. The church orchestra
and a chorus OF young ladies from the
academy rendered an anthem which
was ella 5orate and beautiful. The other
parts of the programme were also very
1ae.
At 8 o'clock IN the evening an open
air service was held in the quare in
front of the academy. All the other
churches in Winston-Salem wert
closed and several of the ministers OF
the city participated in the exercises
By about s O'Clock, two hours before
the appointed hour, the people began
to occupy the seats: and at the time
OF the beginning of the exercises there
were at least 1000 people gathered II
the square. The scene was beautiful
all impressive. Electric lights in diff
ferent colOrs Illuminated the academy
building. upon which ~incandescenl
lights formed in large letters wei
come "1S02-I902." In front was a
large covered Gals p~rOfusely decorated
with yellow ana white ~hang1ngs, rep
~resanting The ~dcaderny's colors, with
electric lights ridden among the folds
Of the cloth. Upon the platform be-
sides the ministers, gathered a chorus
of perhaps 200 persons, who presented
u beautiful spectacle in the flood OF
colOred lights about them. 1t would
be hard to picture the intense impress
siyeness of the singing of My Coun-
try IT'S of The" AMI "All Hail the
Power of Jesus Name" by the assem-
DIcd CTO"NS, leu 10y lie liIlIIlClSc CIOII
The speeches were short, being prin-
cipally by Rev. DR.. Caldwell, of the
Presbyterian church; Rev. DIR. Brown
Of the Baptist church, and Rev. Dr
Weir, of The Methodist church.
General Matt w. ransom will deliver
an address thu evening and Governor
Aycock will speak on Wednesday eve
ming The week is to be marked by
several other noteworthy events.
WT1F, .vhn nrInhrntfnn &c hrrf IN ~
Sication of the great hold the venerable
institution has upon the affections anC
esteem of the People. In view of the
great power it has been in the Chris
tian education of the young ladies OF
our section of country, no honor is too
great to accord it.
(By Special Telegram.)
WtnStOn-Salsm, N. c., May 90
Each days exercises in connection with
the centennial celebration OF Salem
female college increases in interest and
attendance. The commencement prop
er was fairly begun this afternoon
with the progi anime of the seniors
meetings, which composed class his
tory. North Carolina history, depart
ments of the school and music. The
last item on the programme-transfeI
of cap and goWn-was postponed unit
Thursday morning, when it will TAX
place in connection with the closing
exercises held III the Salem square. The
college chapel this afternoon wa:
packed with a most appreciative as.
semblage.
The last of the historical programme
was presented tonight. The essa
and subjects were as follows: UNIT
ed States in 1850" Miss DAVIS; NORTH
Carolina in 1850" Miss Jones: 18th.
Academy in 1885," Miss Holt: Found
ing and Early History of Winston
Miss Petree: Salem in 1885," Mis-.
speas- All of the ~essayists were O
North Carolina.
These were followed with a charm,
ing address by Ex-senator NJ. w. Ran
som, his subject being: The South
During the Civil War" Notwithstand
ing his advanced age. General Ran
come is still a TSgnetiC speaker ant
the lai Sc audie 80 Who hear IN to
night were completely c~aptIvated.
General and Mrs Nelson Henry ant
party are attending the celebration
They arrived Sunday morning in
private car.
Mrs. Donald Mclean. Of New York
president of the Daughters of tn
American Revolution. will speak in tn
home church at IL o'clock Wednesda,
morning on Patriotism in Education
An informal reception will be tender
ed Mrs. Mclean on the academy cam
pus Immediately after her address.
Governor AyCock and staff and Sen
actor Clark. Of Montana, will arriv
Wednesday morning.
Death OF n Prominent Farmer.
Correspondence Of The Messenger.)