The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-01-22
FOUNDERS DAY FTTTINGLY
CELEBRATED IN COLUMBIA.
Principal Address by Charles Francis
Adams, of Massachusetts-Spc
Presented with Floral Token by
Columbia Chapters, L. ID. &. -
Presence of Two Former Univcrsi-
~ Presidents and Many Alumni
Add Interest to Occasion.

he reviewed his fifty years Of ex-
! perience in a public career and gave
his estimate of men and movements
in that time.
! One of the most effective incidents
of the celebration was the presenta-
tion to Mr.. Adams at the close of his
address, of a floral emblem by the
Nj. G. Butler and Wade Hampton
chapters of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy. The presentation, on the
/ platform, was made by Mr.. Jar.es
/ Simons, Of Charleston. In beautifully
chosen words he dwelt on Mr.. Adams
services in behalf Of the whole coun-
try, saying that no man has done so
much to restore good feeling between
the North and South
Just before Mr.. Adams, ]. Nelson
Frierson. ESQ, of the University law
, faculty, spoke on the prominent part
the South formerly assumed in nation
nj affairs and of that state to which
she is now rapidly returning.
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William II. Brawley, Of Charleston,
who named the principal speaker of
the evening as not the least represent
ative OF family known among Eng
lish speaking people.
| Distinguished visitors for Founders
Day" were President II. y. Snyder, of
Wofford College; DR.. Jas. NJ. McBryde
and Major Benjamin Sloan, former
president of the University. The
Richland County alumni Of the Uni
versity will give Mr.. Adams banquet
Friday night.
hundred and eight years ago the
doors of this ancient institution were
opened to the youth of the State. The
College grew out Of the message of
Governor John Drayton, on November
/ 23, 1901. He called for an institution
mot prompted by local views or party
prejudices, hut springing from the uni
ted voice of an enlightened Legisla-
ture; projected as a rallying point Of
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youth from all parts Of the State. May
the kindest favor of Heaven smile on
this national undertaking, may no en-
vious opposition disturb its progress
and may the thanks of a great people
/ remain with all those who have been
or shall be instrumental in establish
4 ing and supporting this institution,
, equally honorable to their heads and
their hearts
Beginning with thirty students in
1905, the enrolment of the University
the present year will exceed five hun
dred The influence OF the University
is felt throughout all parts of the
State, rendering service to the people,
, In building good roads, in betterment
! Of the common schools, in developing
/ the high schools and promoting pub
lie health and sanitation and the work
or the enrichment Of rural life. BY ex-
tension lectures and practical bulletins
/ the University is identifying itself with
the everyday life of the people. All
OF these purposes of the founders come
! up for review on this historic date.
! The list of speakers show some Of
/ the most noted men Of the entire
South. Mr.. Charles Francis Adams
brought a message from New England
ancestry on achievement of inter
national renown. The whole day was
repletc with the well-being of the
/ University Of South Carolina.
! The presence Of two former presi-
: dents of the University. Dr. ]. NJ Nc
/ Bryde and Major Benja min Sloan,
rendered this Founders Day notable.
The programe for Founders Day
had been carefully arranged. 1t in
cluded number Of prominent speak
ers, reception in the gymnasium. the
academic procession, the annual meet
ing of the state Alumni Association
and a smoker i'm Finn Hall.
| The afternoon cxcciscs began at
! 3 o'clock with the formal inspection OF
the new dormitory. Here the acad-
/ omic procession was formed and
marched To- the chapel. In the pro-
c'ssion were the student body. the
| faculty. tho trustees ana the visiting
alumni
/ The exercises We're opened with an
! Invocation hy th" Rev. : y steele,
/ -. -. Mr.. ". II. Scott represented
/ ttc student body. lie spoke briefly on
/ The Public Services OF tho Uuilcr-
/ sity.' Tn" rurpus" Of tho University
today is 10 fulfil the hopes Of the
founders; namely, To- bring tho hcuc-
/ fits OF education 10 every citizen "r tho
| state This wolk is being accomplished