Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-20
For the Snactator

9fa A'- For the Spectator.
AlEssRs. EDITORS The interest which the
spectator invariably takes in all that relates to
virginia educes the following notice of the An
hiHerSary Celebration Of the jefferson So
ciet~." ~
On the night of the 18th, the Public Hall
beautifully decorated and beautifully inmina,
ted, was thronged with goodly numbers Of ia
eyes fayre and their attendant swains: the
former tor the most we'll dressed-the latter.
generally well pleased a;ala 10 - =
As guest the brilliant Wash" was first
marched IN to the inspiring strains of Cham
payne Charlie. y Then came the jeff glo-
riouS In her reminiscences--her national air for
the aaonce being, pat Maloy.'h pf I3
few minutes afterwards the Faculty en-
tered amid deafening cheers their pace a little
more rapid than usual, being due, perhaps, to
the Jocoslties of, Il am Captain Jinks of the
Horse Marines -
With the Faculty, and, in the place of honor.
came Mr. Chas. E. McKesson of Morgantown'
North Carolina, Orator of the evening, all be-
ing escorted by the two committees gorgeous
in ribbons, rosettes, batons, &c.
After an earnest prayer by Rev. Peter Tins
Icy, Chaplain, and appropriate music, the
header OF the Declaration of Independence,
Mr.. 3 Plnckney Tuck of Maryland, was intro
d1ced by the President, Mr.. r. Williams of
Alabama @ ,11I~'
Mr.. Tuck read well with good voice, distinct
enumeration and proper emphasis. lie is deci-
dedly handsome, graceful and elfpossessed,
and the shower of bouquets that greeted his
retiring too plainly indicated Mr.. Tuck's deyo-
ton to calico, and bore good evidence of his
success among the fair, -.
After a short interval for conversation and
music, the President introduced the Orator. -
His theme-'sThe influences Of surrounding
circumstances on man was most ably handled,
and though rich, forid and ornate in style,
there was both sound argument and good reas-
on enough to support the flowers with which it
was so thickly strewn Mr. McKesson has in
him much of the ''born orator. His inagi-
nation Is fervid and soaring-his delivery grace
ful, captivating and full of action and fire. The
frequent applause during, and the prolonged
cheering at the close Of his speech evinced the
success Of his effort.
The weather, though chilly, was not too cold
for dancing, promenadlng, &C., which always
extend to the diminutive hours. ssv--
On the evening Of the same day, the "Ugly
Club election took place. As representing
the ugliness, wit. and popularity of College to
the deserving, MIR. j. W. Harris of your city,
was elected to receive the boots. (Mr. Harris
has also been elected one of the Editors of the
University Magazine, which is expected to re-
celve new impetus from his vigorous pen
Because he is the prettiest man in the Uni
versity, Mr.. Geo. A. Wilcox of Georgia, is to
get the hat, and we assure the young ladies
that he is entitled to it., since he is moreover
both manly and handsome.
To Mr. Anishaddai Moore of Clarke county,
Va, is decreed the slipp,rs as the most con
ceited man. He deserves them all over There
is even quaint eoncet in his name
To Mr.. j. Marshall Mccormick of Berry
vile, Va, who was made small that he might
be made well, there is to be given stick Of
candy of his own height
The ugly Club celebration will take place
at the close. of the session with appropriate
ceremonies and honors. 8Ht@ -