The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
STATE UNIVERSITY
Law Students Go to Stand Examfna-
ton for License-University Ger
nan-ProSress in the Town.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Chapel Hill. N. c., February 1.
The members of the senior law class
leave this morning Of Raleigh where OF
Monday they stand the examination
before the supreme court for license tc
practice. The class numbers eleven
and while not as large as is usually the
case, yet they will no doubt acquit
themselves well and reflect credit on the
training they have received.
4 night the class gave a smoker
complimentary to Judge McRae. DR.
Ruffin and the junior class. 1t was a
very happy occasion. Short talks were
made by several of the young men. The
class presented to Judge McRae a very
valuable Law Dictionary with stand.
Judge McRae Il cepted the gift in a few
feeling remarks. The class thoroughly
showed their appreciation of the earn
est work on the part of their instruc-
tors.
The senior class held a meeting re-
Gently. Among other business, a COM
mlttee was appointed to express to the
faculty the desire on the part of the
class for some really brilliant COM
SPSdhCi. kAIIlOIlS luOSo WHO
the committee will suggest to the fac
ult Is Hon. Isidor Rayner, Of Balti-
more, who SO ably defended Rear Ad-
mlral Schley in the court OF inquiry
and who is greatly admired here.
The university german club will give
their annual February dance next Fri
day night in Commons hall. Quite a
number Of North Cardinals most PROM
tnent young society folks have signi-
fed their intention Of being present.
Mr.. James B. Thorp, of Rock Mount,
Will lead and HollobuSh's Carolina or
chestra will furnish the music.
The historical society, held their
meeting his week. AS usual
the papers presented were we'll pre-
pared and will prove valuable to all
DR.. Battle spoke on Another
in the University's History"
DR.. Raper on Conflict Between
the Executive and Legislative in Colo
NAL North Carolina"
The Shakespeare Club, gave I'D their
regular programme to a celebration of
the 19o0th anniversary of King Alfred.
Hume n Judge McRae read in
teresting papers.
Mr., Frank Pickard, Of Chapel Hill,
has been elected superintendent of
grounds and buildings at the uuiver-
me query for the debate against
John Hopkins university this spring is
the Governmental Ownership of Rail-
The debaters mere will be
D.. S. Stein and r. r. Williams.
The Georgia and Vanderbilt debaters
not been chosen yet.
DR.. Raper, professor OF economics. has |
an invitation from Oak Ridge |
to deliver their annual COM |
neneement address in June. DR.. Raper
5 a thorough student in his depart
nent and his courses here have become
very popular.
The town Of Chapel Hill has kept I'D
With the progressive spirit of the times. |
quite a number OF new stores and resi- |
iences have recently been erected ar |
re now In course OF building; a ccm-
'lete system Of waterworks and sewer |
lge has been added. Excellent tele-
both local and long-distance. IS
The most recent innovation
8 a fire department. The department
: OF course volunteer, but they practice
ften and will no doubt be able to cope
fith any fires here. The city fathers
ave recently bought a hook and lad
er truck and a hose reel. In every
usiness here. there is prosperity and
rogress.