The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-06-17
Hampden Sidney College.

Commencement week at Hampden Sidney
College, given by the special reporter of the
Dispatch, we select few paragraphs.
1.-THE annual gathering on this occasion is
unusually large, showing a steady increase OF
the public interest in the College since the
war, and gradual return to the position and
influence of former days
The summary Of students at the session now
closing is as follows: Seniors s; juniors, Is;
sophomores, %; freshmen, II; irregulars, s..
A considerable increase upon last year.
Trustees Present: Dr. j. M. P. Atkinson,
President; DR.. Peyton R. Berkeley, Mr.. R. @.
Anderson, Colonel A. d. Dickinson, Mr.. L.
E. Parkinson, Mr.. T. T. .Tredway, Colonel
Henry Stokes, of Prince Edward. Mr.. A. g.
D. D., and Rev. p B. Price, of Richmond,
DR.. r. A. Patterson, of Halifax, N. c., Major
John II. Flood, of Lynchburg, Captain II. s.
Reynolds, of Norfolk, Mr.. Z. N. Watkins, OF
Farmville Mr.. w. w. Henry, of Charlotte
G. H., DR.. w. L. Stamps, of Milton, N. G.
The report Of the President read to the
trustees is very gratifying enc. The dill
conc &C MT nf the Ssgdent- ig hishiy onla
-mended.@ Fhere have Sbeen no infractions of
the rules Of the college, in respect to order,
requiring the attention Of the faculty: and the
morality of the young men is such as to give
the friends Of the college a high degree OF
pleasure There has also been a season Of re-
ligious interest and some of the students not
previously pious have professed religion, while
others have determined to study for the min
istry. These facts, and other circumstances pa
tent to every one who visits the place, must
determine Hampden Sidney to be one Of the
very best places for young men to be found In
Al al ,tip,,l.to ,ba ,l
its friends amid all the difficulties Of the times
to foster it with constant and unwearied watch
fulness and care.
Col. Henry Stokes, Secretary of the Board
of Trustees of Hampden Sidney College, has
furnished us with copy of the resolutions
adopted at their recent meeting, after hearing
the Presidents report
"The trustees of Hampden Sidney College,
having listened with emotions of profound
gratitude to the report which the President
Rev. Dr. Atkinson, has just read in their hear
ing, informing them that during the present
session there has been large increase in the
number of students; that their diligence in
study has been, in most instances, all that the
faculty could desire, and their department,
without exception, so exemplary as to make a
single case OF discipline unnecessary; and,
above ALL that 1t has pleased God to crown His
other favors to this institution by making so
many of the young men gathered here during
the present term the subjects of Divine grace !;
therefore be It
81 ReSOlUed, That in view of these most
encouraging facts, we regard it as something
due to the President and Professors of this
college, that we place on record our grateful
testimony to the fidelity zeal, and efficiency
with which they have discharged their duties
go. That notwithstanding the general i'm.
poverishment OF the people Of our Common
wealth and the necessity that lies upon them
to repair their shattered fortunes and develop
the material resources of the country, we hail
it as happy omen of the future that parents
still regard the education of their sons as an
interest OF paramount Importance, and that a
college conducted on the principles which dis
! tinguish Hampden Sidney should continue to
receive steadily increasing share Of pubic pa
tronage.
"S. That our gratitude is due to the Oliver
of all good for the favor which He has so long
shown this institution, and especially for the
recent tokens of the presence and power of His
spirit in the hearts of the young men who are
here in training for usefulness in the State and
in the Church.
On Tuesday night the "Ugy Club" held its
annual meeting, and afforded a fine entertain
ment in the presentation and acceptation
speeches connected with the inevitable old
boots, old hat, looking glass, and stick of can
dy-the rewards of ugllness prettiness, con-
ceit, and stature.
On Wednesday forenoon, Rev. DIR. Hoge, of
this city, addressed the Literary Societies -
His address is spoken Of as one of unusual
beauty, combined with earnest counsels to the
young men to resist with all their might those
influences arising from the present condition
OF society which would weaken their purpose
or pair their energy.
The Philanthropic Society held its anniver-
sary on Wednesday night-the Union on
Thursday night. Notwithstanding the unpro-
pitiousness of the weather. these exercises
were all largely attended
The addresses of the graduating class and
delivery Of diplomas took place on Thursday
morning. Mr. S. i. Flournoy, L. r. johnson,
VIM. NJ. Thornton, G. W. Walker, and Thos.
Stamps, made addresses The other members
of the class were B. G. Graham, and [. G..
Hagner.
The first honors Of the graduating class were
awarded to Mr.. Thomas Stamps, and the sec
ond to Mr.. G. w. Walker.
Two, at least, Of the graduates will return
to the Theological Seminary next fall, and
two subsequently,, to pursue their studies for
the ministry.
Dr. Atkinson stated that the College would
reopen on the first Thursday in September.
Among other items of business, we find in
the Dispatch that
resolution was adonted looking to q higher