CHARLES LEWIS COCKE

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CHARLES LEWIS COCKE
FOUNDER OF HOLLINS COLLEGE

BY
W. R. L. SMITH, D.D.

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Copyright, 1921, by Richard G. Badger

All Rights Reserved





Made in the United States of America

The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.

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FOREWORD

It will be obvious that this biography has beenwritten in a passion of admiration and loyallove. Conscious of the eminent worthiness of itssubject, the writer has felt no temptation to exceedthe just limits of praise, or to violate the demandsof a true sincerity. The effort has been tohold the record to a faithful presentation of thefacts in a long and distinguished career. Thesingular unity of his life-work, localized on onespot of earth, has made the gathering of materialsan easy task. An intimate and affectionate friendshipof twenty-three years, is one of the author'sinvaluable sources. Then, abundant informationwas found in the minutes of the trustee meetings,the yearly catalogues, the college magazines, theoccasional reminiscent speeches to students andthe annual commencement address.

One makes bold to say that he fears not theverdict of the older Hollins girls on this memoir.If it shall awaken hallowed memories and unsealthe fount of tears; if it shall tighten the clasp oftheir heartstrings to dear old Hollins, its purposewill have been largely accomplished.

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CONTENTS