The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-10-28
DR.. P. D. ROBINSON WRITES OF
EXERCISES.

DR., p. D. ROBINSON WRITES OF
EXERCISES.
Wednesday, October 25, was indeed
history making day in Shelby coun
ty. The occasion was the cornerstone
laying of the administration building
at Lincoln Institute, at Simpsonville
The Mayor of Sbelbyville, Mr.. L. T
Gruber, who was one of the speakers
on this occasion, said in beginning his
address, that he considered this the
most important event in the history
of this county and that he believed
this school would prove one of the
greatest blessings to this county and
to the State.
The ceremonies were not only i'm
pressive, but were unique as well.
there being present many people, both
and from distant parts of the State,
some of whom were at first not in
favor of the establishment of this in
stitution.
The cornerstone was formally laid
by President Frost of Berea, who was
instrumental in the founding of this
institution, and who has raised quite
a half million dollars for its support
President Frost made an impress
sive address ON this occasion and was
roundly cheered for the eloquence of
his remarks.
The ceremonies were opened by
prayer by Rev. Ross (white) of Shell
byvilie. Rev. E. A. Thompson, Super
intendent of the new school, then
made Introductory remarks, telling
something of the history of the found
ing of the school, the struggle with
the Legislature to prevent the passage
of the Holland bill, the subsequent
passage of that law and the final over
throw of the same by the courts. He
also told IF the final endorsement of
the institution by some of the best
white citizens of Shelby county and
their acknowledgement that they be-
lieved IL would prove to be great
benefit to both races in this county
and bring about better citizenship.
Rev Thompson is a strong, earnest
and fearless Christian gentleman, and
though kind, considerate and temper
ate in his remarks, yet he speaks
with Christian zeal and fortitude.
Mr. M. o. Sullivan, of the Shelby
vile Commercial Mems Club, also
made some strong remarks of endorse
ment of the school and pledged the
support Of the business men of Shell
byviIle.
Rev. James A Bond spoke in be-
half of tie colored people, assuring
those present that the people of his
race are ready to use this and other
schools that they may be better pre-
pared for service. Among the many
things to be deposited in the corner
stone were copies of the Holland bill
and it's final defeat before the State
courts. Also copies OF the LEXING-
TON LEADER and HERALD, bearing
date of the defeat of this bill, as
recognition of the splendid support
these papers have always given the
school. Also the Louisville papers
and several other objects were de-
posted
There were present many distin-
guished white and colored persons
from Louisville and other parts of the
State, whose names space will not
allox,, ouumarafiOn
After the stone was laid the cere-
MONIES were concluded by DIR. c. H.
Parish, of Louisville, who said the
benediction.
To fully appreciate the scope of the
building of this school one would have
of the land and it's relation to trans
portation facilities-see the It's men,
both coiored and white, now at work
in constructing buildings, excavating
for reservoirs, building loads, laying
steam and water pipes for the heating
and water plants and on other work
of various kinds, working like so many
bees about beehive, without friction
of the slightest kind, and bringing to
their homes and families daily their
share of earnings from the one-half
millicn dollars that are to be spent
in this enterprise.
The writer, in company with Rev
E. L. Baskerville, feels it was a great
privilege TO be able to be present at
this important and inspiring ceremony.
President Frost,s Speech.