The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-21

The celebration of the jefferson Society
came of last night and was brilliant affair
Despite The lowering clouds, the spacious
hall was filed, and the hearts of the young
men were delighted by the lovely faces that
greeted them. The Declaration of Indepen
dence was well read by Mr.. Z. Z. Patrick
The speech by DIR. w. e. Hamilton, of Bal
timore, on the Advantages of Aesthetic
Culture" gave general satisfaction. Aftel
the public exercises were over, some time
was spent in promenading to the music Of
the Richmond band, the grounds being ele
gantly decorated and illuminated, and scve
raj of the professors houses being open FOL
the reception Of guests.
The day having been for the most part
surrendered to recreation, the Ugly
Club" was convened yesterday in front o
the Rotunda, and honor-men" were
elected for the "Final." AS those who
made nominations and the candidates nj
made speeches, it was quite lively time
| Whether the programme arranged will he
carried out or not is uncertain, rs similar
elections were made last year, followed by
no " final and as the ruling public senti'
mcnt here is rather in favor of leaving the
"Ugly Club" to the colleges.
| The health Of the University is excellent,
there being little or no use of late for the
well-appointed infrmary and, what some
people will consider quite as important,
the entire session has been characterized by
good order and diligence, said to be UMPIRE
cedented. In lieu Of tho odious "Call.
thumps," the young gentlemen now let of
their extra good spirits in what are called
that fellow-student is making his toilet
for visit, party receive him as lie issues
from his door, and, with torches and horns,
and shouts of "Dyke Dyke !" escort him
to his place of destination. So far, this
! practice has not been attended with any eX.
ceSses or unpleasant results, the escorted
| generally taking it very pleasantly. Occa.
| sonally, however, the affair is decidedly
humorous, and perhaps 4 little embarras-
sing to some concerned. For instance, ii
is rumored that one of the best men III
college recently proceeded to escort some
one, and discovered, after he had accompa
mable Chairman of the Faculty.
You may have noticed, also, from the
Chronicle, the recent experiences of thu
editor in this line. Having anilnadvertet
in his paper upon the practice of "dyking,
he was himself treated to an extensive
benefit, which he took in good part. / d.
not think, however, you need fear to prin
this reference to the subject, it havins
peen penned with care, the writer feelin;
that printers INK is very g0ou or yer,
bad thing, as it is used.
We have had constant rains, and the
meadows and mountains Of this lovely re
gion are assuming rich emerald. Tht
prospect for fruit so far is fine. 1t is plea
SAINT to think, as the old stock of "pip
pins" is growing beautifully less, that
bountiful Creator is loading the trees will
the blossoms which give promise of new
and abundant supply Of that and the othel
luscious fruits.
think of no other items of interest cx
cept that the Young Mems Christian Asso
citation here is not only tlourishing blu
taking steps for efficient work next session
and that Chaplain Taylor preached las
Sunday night to a large aud solemn congre
CATION an earnest sermon Oh " the claims O
the ministry as a lite-work upon our voun.
men," to be followed next Sunday night by
another sermon on foreign missions.
i AU REvoIR.
University of Virginia, April 20, 1870.