The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-19

of this States accomplishments OF
years ago in the literary world are
like the man i'm the western cyclone
there were no remains. 1t is impossl-
BILE, he said, to write a biography 81
the eminent men of past generations
of this State. North Carolinians, he
said, love North Carolina, and are
proud of the fact that they have nc
pride"
North CarolHians, he said, have
until late been Indifferent to fame, but
now there is happily change. Presi-
dent Winston spoke Of the differences
existing between the western and
eastern sections calling them distinct
civilizations, and declared that it was
the object of the association to abol-
ish these distinctions and establish a
HON ogeneous people, and insure CO.
operation between the sections.
President Winston paid a tribute to
Hon. w. j. Peele, of Raleigh, saying
J that he possessed the eloquenca of
an crater, the prudence and sagacity
of statesman, and the accomplish
mentS of a writer.
The purpose of this association, he
said, is to awaken North Carolina, and
make her learn that her fame must be
| commensurate with her deeds; then
her sons will stay at home. The asso-
citation strives to esta bliSh, he said
| a pride that is not of blood, not a
| boaSting pride, but one that will foster
| growth. This pride must be stmu-
| lated by paintings, statues and mOnu-
ments, but North Carolina, he said,
| has SO many historic spots that a
| thousand statues, tablets and monu-
ments would not suffice. If these spots
We're in some other States the place
would be converted into a National
! park. In conclusion he SAIL that
North Carolinians should know. that
citizens should know, that this is the
Good Old North State plus the tar
when necessary.
North Carolina photography for
! 1905" was the subject of DR.. d. H.
Hill, who named every book of his
tory, biography fiction, poetry, techni-
cal book, text books and miscellan-
eous books published since the last
meeting of the association.
A charming vocal solo by Prof. A.
c. Jackson. Sword of Ferrara." came
next, aid then there was a discussion
OF the Need of a Fire-proof State
Library and enlargement of the State
Capitol"
The first address was by Hon.
Charles r. Thomas. of New Ber.,
Senator Lee S. Overman being &C.
tanned at home by sickness. Mr..
Thomas made an eloquent and forci-
that as he knew little OF the propos-
ed plans for the enlargement of the
State Capitol he would discuss the
need of "a fire-proof library for fhe
keeping of valuable books and records
of the State.
Mr.. Thomas address was a gem IN |
eloquence. rhetoric and delivery. He |
told of North Cardinals great MIS-
tory. of the great deeds done here |
of the great events and the great |
men. He urged in choicest English !
that a State Library be built and |
that the records be preserved In |
doing this he paid tribute to the |
Peele and the State Literary and His
torical Society in securing and pre-
serving State records. 1t was a noble
tribute to the State, to its people and |
to its grand history.
Hon. John Fl. Small, of Washington, /
was not able to be present, but his
paper was read by Mr.. Clarence Fl.
Poe In it he made an able argument
for addition to the State capitol, saying
that it is needed, that we have the
ability and means. and that this
would encourage State pride. The
paper was a strong argument for the
extension of the Capitol Building.
Miss Ellen Durham next sung most
charmingly Dainty Dorothea," and
this was applauded, for it was delight
ful.
Prof. ]. B. Carlyle offered a resolu-
ton that was adopted. This was that
the Literary and Historical Society
secure the original or a fac-simile of
a paper said to be in a Moravian |
Church in Bethany, Pa, this adding
to the proof of the authenticity of the
Declaration of Inde-
pendence.
Rev. Height c. Moore offered a reso-
luton of thanks to Mrs. Lindsay Pat
terson for the gift of the Patterson
Memorial Loving Cup, and this was
later adopted, being seconded by Gov
ernor Glenn.
DR.. c. Alphonso Smith offered a
resolution that a committee of five be
appointed to prepare an address to
the State, telling of the need of a
proper State Library building. This
was adopted
Prof. f. P. Moses presented a reso-
luton endorsing the bill in Congress
providing for a National Historical
Commission, this to have in hand the
colonies and of the early history of
he United States. This was adopt
ed.
Mr. w. J. Peele offered a resolution
that the Association take steps TO
have the painting of the landing of
he EngllSh IN Virginia (noW North |
by John White painted on
arge scale for use at the jamestown
Exposition. This was adopted. Is
Mr.. f. H. Busbee. in an eloquent
speech. rendered $4,000 for the Vir-
yinia Dare Society to the Association.
his to be used for the Sir Walter
Raleigh monument. This was accept
I'd with resolution of thanks, Judge
Winston saying the monument would {.
,e erected in 1907 and a big celebra- :
ion would be held.
The Patterson Memorial Loving Cap
vas presented to the Association by
Governor Glenn on behalf of Mrs.
lindsay Patterson, and in doing so
Governor Glenn 2aid a beautiful tri-
)ute to the donor, and to it's value
Is an incentive to literary effort
Judge Winston announced that this
lad been awarded Mr.. John Charles
IcNeill and would be presented to
linn by President Roosevelt on Thurs
lay morning.
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