The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-06-17
CORNERSTONE LAYING.

st IT,: given signal Ghe ringing OF the
bclD yesterday at hali-paSt = O'Clock an i'm
mense throng gathered in the courthouse
yard. The order OF the procession having
been announced, the Marine Band from
Washington took position in College street,
in front OF the Town Hall, followed by the
faculty and trustees, graduates, eX-studcnts,
students, and citizens. The whole popula-
ton turned out, and the sight was grandly
inspiring as the procession moved to the
newly-made foundation to lay the corner
stone OF the Btte Memorial and Lewis
Hail. Just east OF the present buildings.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Professor }.
l. Miller. OF Staunton. President Dosh Of
ficatcd in the ceremonies Of laying the
stone The following articles were placed
in the stone;
Copy Of the Bible;
Biographical sketches Of President Bittlc
and General Andrew Lewis;
Eulogy on President Bittlc by Hon. Will
liam ii. Rutfncr;
Memorial number of Roanoke COtlegidn
on the death of President Bittle;
Charter and bylaws OF the College:
Catalogue OF the College,;
Catalogue OF the College library;
Constitutions Of the literary societies and
catalogues OF their libraries;
Address Of Hon. Clarkson n. Potter, LII.
D., before the societies:
Historical address delivered the day be-
fore by Professor 5. &. Wells, Pb. d. OF
the Faculty;
Copies OF the Roanoke Collegian, Salem
Register and Conservative.
President Dosh then introduced Lieuten-
ant-Governor james A. Walker, OF Vir-
ginia. His remarks were most warmly APP
plauded. ,..
Samuel Griffin. Esq, OF Liberty, who
kindly consented to take the place OF Judge
Staples, was next introduced. He began
by saying that we are not only erecting an
cdtce for the living. but also q monument
for the dead. 1t was well that the founda-
lion was laid broad and deep, for such were
the characters OF the men with whose names
The building is honored. 1t was right
that its pinnacle was to be lifted high, torso
1t tvpified the lofty character OF those two
great men. He spoke OF the representative
character and work OF the two men, show
ing that though they lived in different CEN
turtles and were engaged in different pur-
suits, they were both alike in ability, virtue,
and energy Of character. To the young
men OF college who were soon TO 60 out
into active life he recommended that they
take for their guiding star the motto Honor.
In this way they would initiate the example
Of these two llluStriouS characters, and be
true to themselves. their country, and their
God. Major Grittin's address was received
with marks OF high appreciation.
Governor Holiday could not attend,
owing 10 an engagement ut Mt. vernon to-
day.
Letters were read from Governor Mat
thews, OF West Virginia; Governor Rice,
Of Massachusetts,; General Fitzhugh Lee
and General Joseph Z. Johnston, OF Fir-
giDia; Senator Johnston, OF Virginia; Hon.
). j. Randall; Hon. a. l.. Pridemore, and
John I. Harris. OF Virginia; Hon.. George
b. Loring and W. 0. Grover, Esq. of Bos-
tor General Stewart l.. Woodford, OF New
York, aud others, regrettipg theirSnability
10 attend, and sending words OF interest and
encouragement.
Rev. DR.. Blagden made the closing pray.
er, and President Dosh pronounced the
benediction.
REUSI0S BANQUET.
Last night the Sdining-room OF the Duyal
House was crowded with the guests at the
students reunion banquet. Messrs. Duval
d Frier had prepared q billsof fare that
might tempt an cpicure. The presence Of
many fair ladies, the rare music by the
United States Marine band. and the decora-
lions OF the dining-room and tables, CONF
bined TO make most favorable impression.
Hon. John Paul, president OF the Rnnion.
Association, presided; Lieutenant-G oyernor
Walker, of Virginia, having the place OF
honor on the right. AT the same liable sat
: President Dosh, Of the college; HRS. fDosEs;;.
Rev. DR.. Blsgden, OF Boston; Rev. DR.. Re-
pass, Of Salem; Professor w. B. Yanee,
snd Professor Julius %. Dfeher, cha Altman
Of the committee OF arrangements. AT the
head OF other tables sat Captain A. r. Pr
per, OF south Carolina; Professor j. !.
Miller, OF Stanton; Hon. Henry a. Ed
mnnasen, Judge w. Griffin, DIR. G. z. Ter.