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

GNEnGt0E0s
Wednesday. October 25, was indeed
a 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
white and colored from Shelby county
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 Cwhite) of Shell
byville. 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 a great
benefit to both races in this county
and bring about a 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
right ont from hears -everHewiEg
with Christian zeal and fortitude.
Mr.. NJ 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
byville.
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 its final defeat before the State
courts. Also copies of the LEXING-
TON LLADER and HERALD, bearing
date of the defeat of this bill, as a
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 moi
allow enumeration
After the stone was laid the cere
MONIES were concluded by DR.. c. H
Parish, of Louisville, who said the
benediction.
To fully appreciate the scope of the
building of this school one would have
TO go and see for himself. See the lay
of the lana and its relation to trans
portation facilities-see the It's men
both coiored and white, now at worl
in constructing buildings, excavatinl
for reservoirs, building loads, laying
steam and water pipes for the heatins
and water plants and on other wOrl
OF various kinds, working like so man!
bees about beehive, without friction
of the slightest kind, and bringing t.
their homes and families daily thei
share of earnings from the one-hal
million dollars that are to be spen
in this enterprise.
The writer, in company with Rev
E. L. Baskerville, feels it was a grea
privilege 10 be able to be present a
this important and inspiring ceremony