The Daily Independent

Alumni Rally Was Huge Success

Luncheon at Beach Club a Highlight of Day's Program

Manteo, Aug. 8.— Bringing together the largest gathering of college boys and girls and graduates at any one time in Dare County, the luncheon arranged by the local alumni chapter of the University of North Carolina at the Nags Head Beach Club Saturday was a huge success.

All three branches of the University, the Chapel Hill unit, State College in Raleigh, and the Woman's College in Greensboro, were well represented. Students, alumni and alumnae from as far north as New York and from as far south as South Carolina joined together to discuss the happy years that they had spent and are spending at the three institutions.

Dr. Frank P. Graham, president of the University, made the principal talk following the luncheon. He was introduced by Frank E. Winslow, of Rocky Mount, president of the North Carolina Bar Association, who acted as toastmaster. Mr. Winslow drew a big hand from one of the statements of his introduction. "There are two classes of people in the world: those who come to Nags Head and like it and those who come to Nags Head and don't like it. Dr. Graham is one of the better class that come to Nags Head and like it."

President Graham spoke as usual in his mild clear tone for a few minutes. During this time he praised the symphonic drama of Paul Green, "The Lost Colony," and gave especial thanks to Samuel Selden and the Carolina Playmakers. (Continued on Page Three)
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Makers present for aiding so much in this production in order that those present, as well as the many that have already seen it and those that are going to see it, could have the opportunity of viewing such a fine work. One of his closing statements was "may we make this night a real University Night."

The program began with the invocation, which was followed by the welcome, given by I. P. Davis, president of the Dare County Alumni chapter and a trustee of the University. After welcoming everyone present, Mr. Davis introduced Judge Francis D. Winston, graduate of the class of '79, and the oldest member of the board of trustees, who was honorary toastmaster for the occasion. Following the introduction of Judge Winston was the introduction of Francis E. Winslow, acting toastmaster.

Immediately preceeding the luncheon the Westminster singers rendered several hymns and spirituals. They were enjoyed so much that the attendance bade their lunch wait and persuaded them to sing several extra numbers.

Next came the period of recognitions. Representatives of the three institutions and of the 18 counties from which the majority of those present came were recognized, as well as the members of the Carolina Playmakers playing the most important parts in "The Lost Colony." The playmakers recognized were Robert Naughtmann, who plays the part of Sir Walter Raleigh; Fred Howard, who assisted in the direction of the dancers and who takes the principal part in the Indian dances; and John Walker, who built the lighting equipment and supervises the lighting effects.

Others of the pageant recognized were Samuel Selden, director; Howard Bailey, director of the Federal Theatre project in North Carolina, who plays the role of Essex; and James McLendon, organist.

On the introduction of Selden everyone shouted "speech." Selden obliged with a few words, "please come and see the show this evening."

The deans present, R. B. House of the Chapel Hill Unit, and W. C. Jackson, of WCUNC, were recognized. Dean J. W. Harrelson of State, was expected to be present; however, President Graham received a wire from him Saturday morning stating that he regretted that he was unavoidably detained in Raleigh, and also sending greetings to the alumnae and alumni.

Others recognized were the trustees present; also, Julien Wood, of Edenton; Captain Johnnie Wescott, oldest Dare County alumni; J. Marvin Saunders, alumni secretary, and Martin Kellogg, who were greatly responsible for the success of the day, and the students of the three institutions.

Preceeding the luncheon, while everyone was hob-nobbing around trying to find his or her old classmates, the Royal Campbell orchestra played several numbers, including the songs of the three branches of the University.