The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-11
GLENN At THE FAIR
Central Carolina Opens
at Greensboro.
The Governor Spoke EIoquently Along
Educational, Industrial and Moral
Lines. Greatest Crowd Ever
Seen On First Day.
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Greensboro, n. c.. Oct 10.-The
Central Carolina Fair was opened
with imposing ceremonies this morn
ing. the chief attraction of course be-
ing the handsome marshals, headed
by Chief Marshal r. d. Douglas and
his EXcellency, Governor Robert b.
Glenn. The Asheville band of twenty
four pieces headed the parade to the
fair ground. the procession of mar
shals on gaily caparisoned steeds fol-
lowing in the lead of carriages, con-
tanning distinguished personages.
The chief marshal was the special es-
cort of the leading carriage contain
ing the Governor. Mayor Murphy, Su-
perintendent Coapman of the South
ern Railway and Judge r. M. Doug
las. Governor Glenn was introduced
at the fair grounds by Mayor Muir,
ply and while very hoarSe at first his
voice soon rang out clear and reSo-
nant, reaching the fartheSt one OF
the immense crowd congregated in
front Of tie high steps leading to the
main exhibition building. The Gov,
nor spoke with eloquence along educa-
tional. industrial and moral lines,
pledging his whole soul and official
He repeatedly referred to the prohi-
bition question, as in his opinion a
solution of many of the present ills
of the South.
He congratulated Greensboro on
having prohibition and declared that
the time had come when prohibition
should be the slogan of all true lovers
of North Carolinas betterment.
The attendance is the largest ever
OF n n no ny-
hibits of stock, farm products, ma
chinery and fruits the largest and
best ever known. while the poultry ex-
hibit is out of sight in extent and
variety
This correspondent has been shown
some head and tail pieces and initial
letters which have been drawn by
Mr.. w. l.. Brewer for Mr.. Van Mop
pens forthcoming publication, Bio
graphical History of North Carolina. ="
Mr.. Van Noppen has spent some time
in New York City trying to get suit
able head and tail pieces prepared, but
on their arrival he was not pleased
with them and 50 requested Mr.. Brew
er to exercise his artistic talents, which
he did 50 acceptably that they will
prove real revelation or artistic fine
ness to all those who are acquainted
with superior qualities of book max
ing.
Mr.. William Benbow, Of Mexico
city. Mexico. is on d visit to his broth
or, MIR. IliNer BenboW, and other rela-
tives and friends. He is an extensive
dealer in electrical supplies in Mexico
and is an accomplished and expert
electrician as we'll.
Mr.. j. c. Abbott. a street contractor.
reptrted to the police last night that
he had been robbed of $3.50 in room
in the old Central Hotel building.
Mention has been made of the ar
rangement having been made here for
the celebration Of University Day.
The committee on program has COM
pleted its work and announce the pro-
gram as follows: Toastmaster "A. W.
McAlister: The University of Former
Days. Col. j. r. Morehead; The Uni
versity Since the War. j. |. Foust;
University Training w. c. Smith;
New University Type ID. 2. stern;
The University Trustee j. Allen Holt.
Oak Ridge: The University Man at the
Bar. A. b. Kimball: The Man on the
Hill. r. ]. Gould. Jr.. High Point; The
Alumni Association, c. G. Wright; The
Alumnus as a Teached< W. I. WHIT
sett. Whitsett The banquet will be
given Thursday night at the Clegg
Hotel.
The Episcopal Convocation of Char
lotte Biebop Cheshire presiding, viii
assemble at ST. Andrews Church to-
morrow morning at 1880 o'clock for
purposes. The opening
sermon will be preached by Rev. Mr..
Oglesby of Statesville.
Miss Margaret Foster the young
lady who was to represent the Young
PeopIes' Missionary Society of West
Market street Methodist church in