The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-06-17
rim, Of salem, and Professor s. c. wells, Of

| rill, of Salem, and Professors. C. Wells, Of
the Faculty.
At the conclusion Of the courses Presf.
dent Paul announced as the first sentiment
"Alma Mater" and called upon Professor
Miller, OF Staunton, to respond; which he
did in very happy style.
The second sentiment The Day we
Celebrate-1'he twenty-flfth anniversary OF
our alma mater "--was responded to briefly
by Professor J. D. Dreher.
President Paul then announced "Tbe
Memory OF Rev. DIR. Biitle, the first presi.
dent and founder OF Roanoke College"
This sentiment was received by the guests
standing, while Rev. DR.. Repass responded
in touchingly appropriate terms.
"The Memory Of Andrew Lewis-The
hero OF Point Pleasant, the friend Of Wash
ington, the honored citizen, OF Roanoke Col
lege." Response appropriately made by
Professor s. e. Wells.
"Virginia-The Mother OF States and
Statesmen" Very happy and eloquent re-
spouse by the Acknowledgement, who
frequently brought down the house.
!. "The City OF Boston-Roanoke College
appreciates the liberality Of this most gene
rous city," Responded TO by Rev. DR..
Biagden, Of Boston, who returned thanks
luI luC COLupiiiilSuI t)tIO MS atopLCu Cits
spoke of the ties that unite Virginia and
Massachusetts,, the interest felt in general
education by the people of Boston, and their
willingness to "help those who help them
selves" DR.. Bagden, who is native of
Maryland and.a warm friend of the SoHth,
was frequently applauded.
"Our Country-United Forever" Patsi-
otto and eloquent response by Captain Pr
fer, OF South Carolina. who referred very
appropriately to the presence OF DR.. Blog-
den.
1.-The Ladies'
1.-THE gust OF JOY, the balm Of woe
The soul of life, the heaven below,
Is rapture-giving woman"
This sentiment from Burns was received
with loud applause, which was repeated
after n most beautiful and gallant response
by Judge Griffin, OF Salem.
"The Roanoke Yallcy-The Switzerland
of the South" Hon. Henry A. Edmund
the humorous speech Of the evening-de-
cidedIy one of the happiest efforts possible.
Frequent and hearty applause.
1.-The Citizens of Salem-A grateful re-
turn for their unbounded hospitality" DR..
George 2. TerriI, OF Salem, who is per-
fectly sat home" in this sentiment, as all
can testify who have enjoyed his own hos
pitality.
"The Trustees and Faculty" Happy
and humorous response by Professor W. b.
Yonce.
The closing sentiment, :" The Press-Thc
Palladium of our Liberties" was assigned
to Colonel John A. McCaull, who always
knows how to say good things in the best
manner. 1t is supcrfluous 10 add that he
{" brought down the house" with his hui
NOR.
After q most pleasant evening, during
which nothing occurred to mar the general
enjoyment, the banqueters adjourned in
the "wee sma' hours" well satisfied With
the fcats of body and soul.
The rehnion of students has been quite Il
success, and this happy termination will
long be remembered by those who partlcl-
pated IN the quarto-ccntennial celebration
mt Roanoke College.
Never before have we had our town so
much crowded during commencement.
Never has Roanoke enjoyed such a gala
week. May her progress be onward and
upward. n.