The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-11

Grand Reception and Banquet at
-n Richmond College.

Last evening the students OF RlChmond
College testified their Joy at the safe return
OF Rev. DR.. j. L. NJ. Curry from his travels
in Europe and the East by one OF the most
brilliant entertainments that Richmond has
ever seen.
The chapel and lecture-rooms were beau-
tifully decorated for the occasion. Indeed,
the taste displayed in this direction is
worthy of all praise, and proves that the
Young men arc gifted in the ornamental
branches, although their days and nights are
given to the languages and sciences. u
The array Of beauty and the briiliancy OF
the scene presented in the crowded halls OF
the college was for hours most beWltchlng,
and many young man was doubtless car
ried from the field wounded, If not slain,
by the darts which fell thick and fast from
the lovellest eyes and faces that can be found
In Richmond or in any other city.
OF course Dr.. Curry was the "obscrVed
of all Observers" and all hearts oyerflowed
with ioy to welcome him back again to an
institution for which hc has done so much,
and to community to whom his name and
fame are so dear.
Many OF the most prominent and infiuen-
tial citizens OF Richmond were present, and
also many eminent gentlemen from other
Darts Of the country; among whom we may
mention DR.. n. X. Davis, Professor OF Mo-
raj Science of the University OF Virginia;
Rev. S. Landrum, d. D., Memphis, Tenn;
DIR. G, w. Samson, OF New York; Professor
John C. Long, of Pennsylvania; Rev. L. II.
Iritchard, d. D., OF Raleigh, n. c.; Drs. D..
P. Boyce and j. L. Burrows, OF Louisville,
Ky.: Rev. Dr.. McGregor, OF Canton, o.;
and Rev. DR.. Gwinn, OF Alabama.
At II O'Clock the company gathered
around. the beautiful and richly-laden tables
which were spread in the chapel. Rev. DR..
Biting offered an appropriate praycr' after
which Colonel r. j. Evans, the presiding
officer OF the occasion, made an address
which we have rarely heard eXcelled,
abounding in wit, and calling forth roars OF
laughter from the enthusiastic assemblage.
Then followed brave charge upon the
grand supper which Pizzini had spread IN
his best style; after which Mr. K. L. HANKS,
in -behalf OF the students OF the college,
made an appropriate address welcoming Dr.
Curry back again to the college. Professor
Harrison, in the name and on behalf OF the
faculty OF the college, i'll brief but beau
tiful address, extended hearty welcome.
Rev. J. b. Jeter, d. d., president OF the
Board OF Trustees of the college, spoke for
the trustees, also extending cordial vel
come. ~
The following toast was then read: To
the Guest Of the Evening. Returning to
| the hive laden with refined nectar, may ne
long live to impart to us and our successors
the ripe fruits OF his extensive obserya.
tion."
Tn response, DR.. Curry, amidst the most
rapturous applause, arose and delivered Just
such an address as might be expected on
such an inspiring occasion.
Or. W. E. Hatcher responded very hap
nilv TO q toast "To Alma Mater"
Long after midnight the speaking was still
going on with great spirit. The occasion
was in all respects perfect success ana re.
fleets great credit upon the students o.
Richmond College.