The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-06-29
s. Few More Notes FROM the Unsvcr-
sits OF Virginia.
PREPARED for the nispstch.1
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, !
June 81, 1878.

sent this morning report OF the COM
,nencement- day, except the exercises IN con-
nection with the Lewis Brooks museum.
AT the close OF the delivery OF the dipo-
mas
HON. A. II. II. STUART,
rector OF the Board Of Visitors, came for
ward and said that the occasion was one OF
profound interest to us, and for coming gem
craiions as we'll. since the formal opening
~ the Lewis Brooks museum was alike in
te-rstinC 10 us and an honor 10 the memo
r. Of our henefactor.
His munifcent gift should be greatly re-
membered by us. and transmitted TO future
generations. He thought ii n memorable
deed that shortly after the close OF the civi!
war. and in the midst OF its bitter memo
ries, this noble old man, whose name was
then unknown. rose above all sectional feel
;ncs. and bestowed upon Virginia's Cniver-
sity great blessing in the mun:hcent
founding Of this noble museum. He
had no vulgar desire TO have his name
trumpeted, for he refused even to allow
his name TO be known, and until after
his death ii was not known even TO the
University authorities except the rector.
lie said that it had been in all ages ntting
custom to pcrpctuate the name and memory
OF the good and the great; but that In TINS
instance no marble or brass was needed
since the museum itself was bis proudest
monument. But as the nroudest structures
OF human art crumble and pass away, while
the works OF mans intellect remain, SO the
University AUTHORITIES would write the name
OF Lewis Brooks in the lasting production
OF intellect. In seeking an architcct for tins
purpose they would ordinarily have bad
no easy task. since he ought TO be ut the
same time Nirginian, an alunnus OF
the University. and one whose vigorous IN
telltct. ripe scholarship, and Worldwide
reputation for scicDfitic attanmcntS would
make him worthy TO speak on tins occasion.
But he was sure that all would agree that
they were eminently fortunate in meeting
al Of these requirements in the person OF
DIR. JAMEs C. soCTHALL,
whom he took great pleasure in Introducing
10 the audience.
Mr.. Southan began his address with 8
beautiful tribute TO Ar. Lewis Brooks, the
founder OF the museum, and q statement OF
the extreme value OF the museum, and an
HOunced as his theme Mans Recent ORR
gin
He then preceded to state clearly the
theories in reference to the antiquity or man,
and to meet and answer their arguments
by an array OF facts which seemed perfectly
conclusive. lie vindicatcd the "Rccent
Origin Of Man" in mastery argument,
based on scientific facts, which seemed
overwhelming, but to which no abstract
Ill you could ind space for-cou!d DO JUS
lice. Aud although the subject was not
one adapted to the taste Of n popular audi
cnce. Mr.. Southal threw around it an in
.erest which held the people 10 the close Of
his address.
Bv the way. atn glad to be able 10 report
that the good order and attention to the
sueaking which I noticed the other night
has continued throughout tic exercises.
At the close OF Mr.. SouthalPs address
CAPTAIN "Har.' ChambcI,ayne, Of The
STATE. came forward to appeal TO the lacni-
bers OF the Society OF Alumni !or more liz
terest in its meetings. and made 4 humorous
rpecch, full Of good his, which Brought
down the house il frequent AID E'pluron&
applause.
The Alumni had a large and quite an en-
thusiastic meeting. IT which the following
officers were elected: President, Hon. j..
Randolph Tucker, OF Lexington. Vice
Presidents, COLONEL Hilary =. Jones, OF
Hanover Academy; Captain }. liampden
Chamberlayne. OF Richmond. Secretary
and Treasurer. Colonel &. S. Nenable, OF
the University.
\ nice lunch and a pleasant time fol-
lowed.
And now 4 few
MISCELLANIES.
Some OF the one-ycar students here this
session have done so we'll that they deserve
special mention. Mr.. G. III. Fauntleroy, OF
Winchester, who was prepared for the Uni
ycrsity by 4. Ma@ill Smith. Nj. a., has gradu-
ated in Latin and French and taken dis
tinc,ions in intermediate Greek.
Mr. Jennings Wise Garnett, Of Washing
ton, d. c. n regret that do not know what
school he was prepared in, has graduated
in Latin, French, German, and mathemat-
les, and taken distinctions in intermediate
Greek.
Mr. J. X. Mic0u, Jr., OF Tappahannock,
Va. who was prepared in McGuirc's school,
Richmond, has graduated in Latin, French,
German, and mathematics.
Mr.. Il. VI. Smith, OF Bethel Academy,
Fauquicr county, Va. has graduated IN
Latin, Greek. and mathematics.
Other students OF one years standing,
and some Of two years standing, have done
well: but the above have been specially
mentioned to show that although it is very
difficult to graduate here, get fair abilities,
good preparation, and hard work, may &C
complish great deal i'll even one session.
The museum has been visited by hun
dreds during the week. On last night 1t
was lighted up, and SCI visitors registered.
Since the 18th Of January last 1853 visitors
have registered their names.
! was indebted to the kindness OF DR..
John Il. Page, professor OF natural history,
Tor a most delightful hour there to-day. and
IS he kindly explained the arrangement and
Importance OF the specimens / was more
impressed than ever before with the great
value Of this splendid gift, which has cost
about So 900, and 20 which the heirs OF Mr..
Brooks have recently added botanical col
lection costing over $4,000.
The University has recently been honored
in having bestowed upon it one or the
twenty scholarships in the world which the
school of Political Science at Paris con-
icrS. And an application for an honorary
degree has Just come from Prussia, and
answer returned: THE UNIVERSITY OF
VIRGINIA CONpERS 40 HONORARY DEGREES.'
Among the visitors here l have noticed
William {. RiveS, Esq, OF Boston; Kew.
Dr., Bennett, president OF Randolph-Macon
College; Professor Buchanan, late OF En-
CRY and Henry. now CLICKED TO Vanderbilt
University: General I. Il. st. John, OF Rich
mond; Governor Hendricks, OF Indiana
Professor W. W. Smith, OF Randolph Ma |
con; Rev. Dr.. Long, Of Pennsylvania;
Rev. J. L, Smith, OF Fredericksburg; Pro-
lessor Vawter. the newly.eiected superin-
tendcnt Of the Miller School; &. w. Button,
Esq, OF the Lynchburg Vtrgintan; Captain
Chamberlaync, OF the State; Mr.. Morton, |
Of the Stanton VindiCotOr Hon. \. |
II. II. Stuart, OF Staunton; Hon. Thomas S.
pnpncl- ~ I x-pchhprs, Holmes Conrad |