The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-26
Richmond College,
THE ALUMNI DINNER AND ADJ

THE ALUMNI DINNER AND ADDRESS
| The banquet given by the Society of tn
Alumni of this college last evening, on th
college grounds, was one of the most pleas
ant and agreeable entertainments we hav
witnessed for some time. 1t was attende,
by large number of the alumni, the facul
ty of the college, and several invited guests
Three large tables were tastefully spreat
on the grounds, which were bountifully
served by Messrs. Petit & Pledge, the ca
terers of the occasion, with plates for abou
one hundred and fifty. At the head of the
table were displayed the Stars and Stripes
and the State flag, appropriately arranged
as to precedence, and giving handsome
effect to the beautiful spread to which the
company were invited. A band of music
was in attendance, which discoursed appro.
pirate airs, and added to the enioyableness
| of the occasion.
The Reverend William L. Hatcher, presi-
dent Of the society, presided, and was
assisted by the Reverend G. II. Ryland and
Major A. r. Courtney.
After the material repast was disposed
OF, intellectual entertainment commenced
in the reading of the regular toasts and the
responses to the same. They were as fol-
lows:
!. Or alma Mater Time affects her
not save only to add new glory to her past
and new strength for her future.
Responded to by G. v. Meredith, ESQ.
2. Virginia !. In the modern race for
material prosperity let not her ancient glory
be forgotten. >...-. ..-,. :.
Responded to by Judge F. R. Farrar, of
Amelia.
8. The City of Richmond The modern
Rome, like her ancient seven-hilled sister,
pregnant with transcendent themes for the
muses. of history, poetry, and oratory.
Responded to by Hon. A. nj. Kelley.
4. The University of Vnyinia.. Cherished
by us all as the brightest jewel which
adorns Virginia's brow. Her lustre throws
beneficient light over ali the State.
Responded to by Judge John A. Mere
dith.
5. The Colleges of Fuginia A constel-
lation of pleads; though one has "gone up
higher" it is not lost, and the unbroken
seven, each other emulous but not en-
viOus, unite in raining sweet influences upon
the advancing standard Of American schol-
arship.
Responded to by Rev. Moses d. Hoge.
9. The Public School System Of Vuginia.
A mutual offering of the rich and poor to
their country for the common benefit of
all.
Responded to by Mr.. James ii. Binrord.
Z. The Bench and Bar The main sup
port of law and order.
Responded to by Colonel Thomas j.
Evans. .-... .
s. The Pulpit: The constant friend of
education, the defender of all truth.
Responded to by Rev. j. A. Chambliss.
8. Our Industrial and Commercial In
terests.: The chief reliance for our future
prosperity. We must sustain them, as it
is by them we must be sustained.
10. The Farmers Of Virginia Their
husbandry supplies the substantials, and
the independence and purity of their pur-
suits preserve the integrity and honor of
the State. 1 rarE ..,..
Responded to by Hon. James Lyons.
IL. Our Departed Associates They gave
up their lives upon the altar of duty we
will cherish their memories. ~
(ln silence, standing.) '
II. Our Northern Frtends: BY their
and munifcence they have
obliterated the lines that separated us. f
Responded to by Colonel Albert Ord
way. f
l3. Our Intellectual and Material Pros
peity: They are inseparably identified.
We extend cordial welcome to immi-
grants from all sections and countries who
come to identify themselves permanently
with us.
Responded to by Judge Wright.
Additional sentiments were offered, to
which the President of the Society, and DR..
Curry, of the Faculty, happily responded.
The speeches were all admirable in tone
and sentiment, with but few references to
our late unhappy strife, and those without
bitterness or asperity. This College is
under high order of supervision and man
agement, and the classes are steadily in
creasing in members. 1t will soon be one
of the chief ornaments of our city, as it is
already an honor to the State for the high
order Of scholarship it is imparting. u.