The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-06

!, tor Id these PARTS, bat hard 10 be d e star =
/ from the nature of the subject. Mr. Gut1.
lerell afougbt bravely, y yet showed no
really FELT sorry I'm saying the tine-h onored
word probably his eye fell on or his mind
straycd back 10 one whose g eye was yet to
speak a gentle goodbye
| Calls were then made for Hon. John
Gcode, who was present in the audience,
but he gracefully declined to speak atSti hat
time. 81
The president OF the Society, Dir. John
w. Willcoxon. OF Prince William county,
Va, then thanked the large audience Tor
their attendance, and announced the exer-
cises closed.
| CoMMENcENENT.DAY.
Atla M. Thursday, July 4tb, the College
chapel was we'll filled with people 1rom tne
city and surrounding country. Kew: Henry
Wall, S. 7. D., delivered prayer; after
which a graduating address was delivered
nv MFR. Willis A. Jenkins, OF Portsmouth,
Va. He was followed by Mr.. II. J.. Chris
tie. OF Suffolk. Va, in another graduating
sneech. Both of these young men did well,
and were handsomely complimented by
some OF the Board OF Visitors in subsequent
| speeches, and We're showcred with bouquets
and other testimonials OF Glove and affec-
ton" such as sweet glances and beamIng
smiles, from the eyes and countenances OF
the fair ones present.
General William 3. Taliaferro, acting
rector OF the Board OF Visitors, delivered
the diplomas aud certificates OF proficiency
to the graduates and students. During bis
address he read letter from Wyndham
Robertson. Esq, presenting copy OF
Sparks's "Life OF Washington" to the col
lege. This letter breathed highly PATRIOTIC
spirit, and displayed an abiding love 1or ana
faith in the future Of this college, his Alma
Mater. 4 letter was also read from Hon.
Hugh Blair Grigsby. LII. D.
General Taliaferro's address was reassur-
ing in its tone and hopeful OF the future.
He was listened to with marked attention,
and greeted with great applause at the close.
DEGREES.
The degree OF Bachelor OF Arts was con-
ierred on Harvey Livingstone Christie, OF
Suffolk. Va. and on Cary Peyton ARMS.
tead, OF Williamsburg, Va. The degree OF
Bachelor OF Philosophy was conferred on
Willis Asbury jenkins, OF Portsmouth, va.
A list OF proficients was then announced
as follows:
Observation-Disclosures (half advanced: A.
c. Peachy, NJ. Powell, L. Henley, w. NJ.
Brooks. c. w. Coleman, Jr., c. w. Black,
| r. W, Lane. Junior: S. Smith, Jr.
Junior French-A. G. Peachy, l.. w.
Lane.
Natural Philosophy-E. W. Blodgett.
Bellies Lettres-Senior +. w. Blodgett.
Junior A. c. Peacby.
intermediate Greck-H. L. Cutherell.
Junior Latina. &. Peachy.
Roman History-E. W. Blodgctt.
German-H. Z. Cuthercll.
The following honorary degrees were an
nounccd Doctor of Laws, to Edward S.
,Joynes, formerly OF Washington and Lee
University, Virginia; Doctor OF Divinity,
to Rev. t. Grayson Dashiell, OF Richmond,
Va: Rev. Thomas A. Tidball, OF the Do
cese OF Kentucky Rev. Julius J. Sans, OF
the Diocese OF Maryland, and to Rev. Fred
erick Evans, pastor OF the Presbyterian
| church, Franklin, Penn.
After loud calls. speeches were then maze
by Hon. John Goode and Colonel William
Lamb. Mr.. Goode stated it as his dellbe-
rate opinion that the bill for the reimburse
ment OF the college by the United States
Congress would become law during the
next session. Both he and Colonel Lamb
| hopefully depicted the future, ana COM
pIetely dispelled any fears as to the success
| full continuance Of the college.
After these addresses, the President,
Colonel B. S. Ewell, dismissed the audience.
At a. p. M. the visitors and Faculty were
entertained by the president at his house.
Crabs, fish, good wine, &C., abounded, and
no speeches, much to the qualification OF all.
We are glad to announce that the stand
ing OF the students from William and Mary
at the University during the late session was
particularly high, three OF them taking OIL
some OF the first honors. This has been so
for several years past. n.