The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-15
BRILLIANT CLOSE OF.
A GREAT REUNION
A Galaxy of Knightly Men
and Lovely Women.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS
The Sons Coming From Afar Feel Deeply the
Smile and Grip Of the Welcome Home
1.-The N mortal 10
Congress-,
Especial to News and observer.l

Greensboro, n. c., Oct. 1.-THE recep-
ton last night at the magnificent annex
tic the First Presbyterian church was {
fitting close to the splendid reunion cele
bTation. Hundreds of ladies and gentle
men thronged the halls. In the assem-
blage were some of the mighty men OF this
State and nation and some of the fair
est women in the land. No uian lives
who would not have been proud last might
to have said, L am son of Carolina.
There were no speeches made at the r.
ception, only two short talks.
The State Normal College orchestra
furnished music fer the occasion. Before
the hour of departing arrived Dr. Nc
Yer stepped upon the platform and SAID
he knew the people would not be content
TO leave until they had heard at least a
few words from their distinguished Gov
ernor. DR.. McIyer's words met with 4
round OF applause, and Governor Aycock
stepped upon the platform. He spoke
not more than two minutes, but the fare
well words to Cardinals visiting children
were appropriate and beautiful. DR.. v.
W. Moore, of Richmond, then SAID that
lie wished to read some resolutions passed
by visiting North CaTolinians Before
reading the resolutions DR.. Moore made q
short talk in which he said he had never
seen an undertaking of such gigantic
proportions carried out in such perfect
manner
DR.. Moore then read the following reso-
lUtions:
Resolved by the non president natives
oil North Carolina IN attendance upon
the first reunion of the sons and daugh-
tiers of the Old North State at Greens
boro that thanks are due and are hereby
rendered.
First. To the General Assembly and
Governor of the State and to the NUM-
cipality of Greensboro and the various
organizations of her citizens for the cordial
invitation to gather again around the an
cestral Eearthstone.
Second. To the reception committee
on the part Of the State composed o!
executive, legislative and judicial officers,
the United States Senators and Represen-
tatives in Congress and judges to the
reception committee on the Part of the
county of Guilford, the reception commit
tee on the part of the city of Green's
boro, the ladies' reception committee and
tile local cOIDnillee OH lTdUSpOTldtlou.
decorating badges, information, regis
traticn. program and arrangements.
luncheon at the Battle Ground. ard the
press committee for innumerable cour
teses and kind attentions.
Thirdly. To the railroads which have
given a special rate for this occasion.
.'Fourthly. To our venerable and court
l. presiding officer, General Ransom, and
TO the speakers who welcomed US in words
which will warm our hearts as long as
we live.
Filthy. To the teachers and students
of the State Normal and Industrial Col
loge for Women and the Greensboro Fe-
male College for the delightful and in
structive entertainments given Us on
Monday evening: and to the institutions
and organizations which have established
headquarters with open doors at various
places throughout the city.
''Sixthly To the patriotic and enter
prising Guilford Battle Ground Company
Lastly. And with the most grateful
appreciation which it is possible for lis
to express TO the superb board of mana
gers of the North Carolina Reunion AS