Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-02-28
DAY AT KrrTREI.L.

| kittrcll, N. c., Feb 9.-Pcrhaps
nothing in the history of Kittrell co,
logo has attracted moro attention and
aroused more enthusiasm than the
| celebration OF the 34th Founders Day
iof tho institution last Saturday and
Sunday. Honor to whom honor is
due was tho slogan, and the stu.
dents declared that they intended to
take up the work of the fathers ana
make kittrcll one Of the greatest In
stitutions in the country.
! In every Grafton delivered by re
representatives. OF tho classes who were
In Il contest, the name Of Dr. II. ii. w
Lcakc was made prominent, and not
only did the. mention his name, but
ut the close of tho exercises. Prof
Picrson Of Durham, delivered q short
talk on "rhe Work of the Fathers"
telling Of what they had done for the
higher education of the youth, cspec
tally in planting Kittroll College. lie
said that the heroes who had put
down the money for the institution
were not college men, but most OF
yates from Swamp University, the
school OF experience, coming direct
out Of bondage. He spoke in terms
of praise of the Old Veteran r. II. w.
Lcakc, now having completed his
work waiting on the angel He
thought that tangible expression
should be made by the students and
n rush was made for the table and
within two minutes they had placed
on the table $25.
There was a rivalry between the
First, second, third year and senior
classes. The literary AID n,uSicai no
cram rendered was of Il high order,
and throughout the exercises the
college spirit was at fever heat Each
class deserved special mention. Then
came tho contest between tho classes
as to which should raise the highest
amount for the fitting up Of chcmi
cal laboratory. The pennant was won
by Junior class with a membership or
15, raised $165 representing $11 for
each member. The other amounts were
First year, membership 30, $50 %;
Second year membership, 25, s125.OO
EScnior class membership 13, $117.20
olhSl ulllOuulS utNc Uccn TcCclScu
since tho contest closed.
''The Day We Celebrate" was tho
theme Of the practical opening ad-
dress by President G.. A. Edwards,
whose life is consccrated to the youth
OF tho race and under whose leader
ship the school is In better condition
than it has been for years, a larger
student body and in good financial
condition.
Our fathers who planted this insti
tuition were looking far into the flu
ture, many Of them have passed on
without seeing oven this day, but
they have done well. I would that Dr.
Il. II. w. Leake was in condition
to look In upon you today, it would
make his soul rejoice. I am sure he
will DO happy when tho news OF this
event reaches him, know of no
more appropriate words than those
|of the Psalmist. The Lord hath done
great things for us whereof we arc
glad
Now 1t is for you young people to
return the investment made by those
who established this institution, yes
pay the principal with interest, and
those who como after you must con
tinue to pay the debt and keep up
the interest. The principal and inter
est will be yon giving to the world n
man, woman, Of character, or worth
Go into the world and join tho army
or thinkers, producing thought
that will help to make other thinkers
want to congratulate you who arc
mere upon your work, and extend a
nearly welcome to our visitors We
have several speakers for this after
noon and program which will be
carried out this evening.
Prof. l.. s. Burford, dean OF col
lege presided, and tho opening pray
or was made by Dean J. M. Carter, of
the Theological Department. Tho
first speaker following tho opening
address OF tho president, WAS Prof.
-. M. Avery vice president OF the
North Car olina Mutual Life Insur--
snce Company, Durham who is a
practical business man and secretary
OF the Trustee Board of tho college.
He made no attempt at oratory, but
delivered practical talk to those who
were present speaking Of the work
OF the fathers, paying q high tribute
ito DR.. Leaks. 1t was because of his
interest In the school and the work
sbsinS done that he had found his
way to tho Institution.
THE H~gro must not sit down and
Ep". IN others doing for him what
he should do for himself said Prof.
Avery for this is an age OF do things.
The late John Merrick. DR.. A. M.
Moore, G. G. Spaulding instead of
seeking to become agents for one OF
the white insurance companies OF
this country. united and made one
or the largest and wealthiest in
America. Thew followed the lead q:
Mc'rick and now thousands of men
and women are benefited by thclr
doing things"
DR.. J. A. Cotton, Of Henderson,
, spoke Of the institutions OF learning
as the center OF universe. the confer
OF power, the center Of thought. Flo
was proud Of tho work being done at
Nttrell. He had been acquainted
With the school for the past rs years
and had watched It's growth. He smoke