The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-27

caps The decorations were decidedly
attractive.
The music was pleasing feature of
the services, especially so was the HAL
leIujah Chorus from Messiah" rendered
by the Centennial Chorus and Salem
Orchestra, and a solo by Miss Morrison.
The sermon was exceedingly tender
and sympathetic, one of the finest ever
heard in this city. Christian Education
was the theme of the beautiful discourse.
Bishop Moench spoke on the record
made by the school throughout the 100
years in the development of the highest
type of womanhood. The text was
chosen from Isaiah 1921, "And thine
ears shall hear word behind thee, say
ing, This is the way, walk we in it.
The Committee of Arrangements de-
serve the highest commentator of the
community for the seemingly ample and
comfortable seating capacity which they
had provided, but even they thought not
of such vast multitudes gathering at
such "a time. 1t was undoubtedly the
largest crowd ever assembled at religt-
GUS service in the Twin City. A large and
substantial platform had been erected
for the chorus choir, speakers and or
chestra This alone seats 250 people.
The illumination on the buildings and
platform was extremely brilliant
Promptly at the appointed hour the
ministers of the Twin City, with Bishop
Moench, DR.. w. w. Moore and Rev. Geo.
Johnson, led by Bishop Rondthaler, took
their places on the platform and the fol-
lowing program was carried out:
Hymn - Coronation-"All Hail the
Power of Jesus Name"-Announced by
Rev w. H. Willis.
Scripture Reading, 18th Psalm-By
Rev. Harold Turner.
Hymn-"My Country Tis of Thee, >"
announced by Rev. Harris Mallincrodt.
Prayer-Rev. ]. A. Garrett.
Chorus-"The Heavens are Telling, .
Centennial Chorus.
Address-Rev. DR.. H. A. Brown said in
part: Il esteem it one of the greatest
privileges of my life to come here with
my congregation tonight to engage with
this great throng in this thanksgiving
service This school is distinctively
Christian. We feel thankful that the
Bible and it's fundamental principles
of Christian life has been one Of the
strong features of the curriculum. We
are thankful tonight for the spirit of re-
vival which has dominated this institu
ton so many times. There is scarcely a
community in the entire State which has
not been Influenced by it.
Prof Huxley wrote a treatise of 40
pages endeavoring to prove that man is
more beautiful than woman. Of course
he has not seen the girls of the Salem
Academy" s.n,.
Dr. R. E. Caldwell: cit is impossi-
BILE to fully interpret the thanksgiving
of hearts in this audience. At the close
of this service We shall all join in sing
ing: Praise God from Whom all bless
ings flow This I hope will be sung to
the tune Old Hundred for we celebrate the
close of 100 years of history. We are all
tonight members OF the 'Unitas Fratrum.'
This occasion will give impetus to the
there is one danger in the revival of
education in our Southland which l fear
it is that in the enthusiasm of this
movement man VII cultivate intellect
and forget the spiritual needs of men.
Thank God this institution stands for
education with Christ as its continual
thought and controlling principle"
Rev w. r. Ware I'VE are glad to
unite with you tonight on this suspicious
occasion We are in the midst of an ed
ucational campaign in the South. May
the day never come when the Bible is
taken from our schools and colleges. and
may this word continue to be the chief
text book in this institution
20 God be MerGiful." was beautifully
sung by Miss Robbins, of Statesville.
Hymn: How Firm a Foundation, an
nounced by Rev. j. d. Williams.
Doxology, announced by Rev. c. D..
Crouch.
BenedictiOn: Bishop MOench