There is in the library here a curiosity in the shape of a large German Bible, three hundred years old, with huge wooden backs and grotesque wood-cut illustrations, also pictures of Luther and his family on the frontispiece. It is said to be the oldest book in the State.
Mrs. Jno. W. Young, of Portsmouth, Va., and daughters, Misses Bessie, Mamie and India, have been spending the summer in Trinity. The Misses Young are well known here and their many friends will be sorry to hear that they will leave in a few days.
As the Base Ball season has about expired, the Foot Ball, otherwise known as “the Shin Braker,” has immediately taken its place. Every afternoon, interesting games are played on the campus. It is good exercise and there is no danger whatever, if one will keep out of the way.
Boom the new building! All the old boys are called upon to help on the enterprise. Circulars will be scattered broadcast as soon as the committee has ratified the plan. The students are full of enthusiasm and determination.
Alumni.
| E. L. MOFFITT, Hesperian, | } |
| } Editors. | |
| W. H. RHODES, Columbian, | } |
—Information concerning Alumni or former students is Respectfully requested.
—Hon. B. F. Long, of Statesville, ’74, is Solicitor of the eighth district.
—Andrew L. Wynn, ’84. is now at the University of Maryland studying medicine.
—Mike Bradshaw, ’78, is editor of the Asheboro Courier, and one of Randolph’s rising young lawyers.