The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-18

TATTON OF MEDALs-ADDREssEs OF TX
MAYOR KELLEY, REV. DIR. MCDONALD, AND
REv. DR.. MINNIGERoDE-DELIvE OF
CERTIFICATES AND DiPLOMAs-LIsT OF
DISTINGUISHED
AND DEGREE sTUDENTs--A HAPPY FL
MALE OF A PROFITABLE SESSION, &C., &C.
Richmond College chapel was crowded
last night on the occasion Of the College
commencement. Every available seat was
occupied, and many persons were compelled
to stand up during the exercises. A large
number of ladies were present, and the oc-
ca>ion was most pleasant and interesting
one. Upon the platform were seated some
OF the most superb scholars Of our State, in.
Guiding scientists, judges, eminent divnes,
and college professors.
The exercises were opened with PRAYER
by Rev. Thomas Hume, Of Augusta county,
after which the "Wood's Medal" for the
best defamation was awarded to Mr.. Will.
liam J. T.. Cox, OF Richmond.
The presentation address was delivered
by Hon. A. NJ. Kelley. Mr.. Keiley's speech
though brief was in his bappiest vein. He
spoke Of the power OF speech, and eloquent
Iy alluded TO The effect IL has upon human
ity. How in time past IL bad stayed revolu-
tions and brought liberty to nations. The
speaker was profoundly interesting, and
urged that opportunities ought always TO
be offered 10 the young men OF our land to
cultivate speech. In concluding, he paid
an elegant tribute to its great power and
effect.
The "Sieel Medal" for The best reader
presented by Dr. George b. Steel, of Rich
mond-was awarded to Mr.. Landon G. Cat
lett. OF Gloucester county, Rev. DR.. Henry
Mcdonald, OF Richmond, delivering the
presentation address. His address was in
teresting as we'll as amusing, and was high.
ly enjoyed by the audience. The con-
cluding part WIS particularly entertaining,
and the speaker was frequently applauded.
He spoke of what an accomplishment 1t
was for one 10 read well, and argued that it
was the greatest feature IN an education,
and referred TO the general good reading
among the students at Richmond College.
The "Frances Gwinn Medal" for the
best student in philosophy was awarded TO
Mr.. James NJ. McManaway, OF Bedford
county, Rev. DR.. Charles Minnigerode de-
hyeriDg the presentation address In an ap'
proprlatc manner.
Professor Davies in awarding The dlplo-
mas TO the graduates in law made Il neat
little speech, abounding in good advice to
the graduating class.
Bachelor OF Arts was conferred upon Alr.
john Henry Smith, OF Franklin county,
Texas. and Master OF Arts upon Mr.. Joseph
Jud,on Taylor, Of Henry county, Va, by
Professor Puryear, who concluded about
half past 10 O'Clock, when the exercises
closed.
The degree OF LII. ID. was conferred upon
Profe. sor J. o. Rucker, OF Georgetown Col
lege. Kentucky.
Win the proceedings OF last night the
commencement exercises at Richmond Col
lrCc for the session oi 1SI9-'S0 ended. As
will be noticed from the list which follows
e has been a lsborious one. The attend
ance at the commencement have been un-
usually large and brilliant, the exercises in
terspersed with excellent music by Hess
Mich. and the display OF flowers excelled
that OF former years.
To-day most OF The students will leave
for home, carrying with them happy recol-
lections Of very happy occasion. May
they all be animated by determination to
he satisfied with no halfway degree OF eX-
cellence. but to strive to reflect credit upon
themselves, their State, and upon alma
Mater.
THE ROLL or HONOR.
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have obtained hOnors at the several eXaml
nations:
, AWARDED CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION
AT THE INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION.
SCHOOL OF LATIN.
Prsp.ratory Class g. T. Child Richmond, Va
L. r. Morris Caroline county, Va: W. V. Roger :
Society Hill. S. G.. H. J. seaman. Caroline county
Va; &. H. Wil'on, Richmond Va; NJ. L. WOOD
, junior C,ass~section j.. W. II. AncelI. Fluvann
county, Va; George {. inndisS, Acc0mac count :,
va: C.. ". COfer. isle OF Wight touniy. Va. W. )
, +. Cox, Richmond, Va; John l.. Lawrence, south
amptOn county, Va. . - 80,
Q Jsnor GLASS; cIion H.: II St G. Beattie. Hen
rico county. Va; George W. Hurt, Powhatan coal
~, va: CONWAY NJ. Knox, dchmond. Va; l.; r
Spencer. Halifax county Va; X. o. Worthain, Car
y Intermediate Glass: ". D. McCaw Richmond
SCHOOL or GREEK.
s Intermediate Llass: l.. G. Catlett Gloucesie
h county. Va; ". j Decker. SDOtsyyania county
q Va f:oland Johnston, Mexia, Texas; A.J. Reamy
Il Staior Class: j. A. Powers, King William coun
. SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES.
, Junior German Glass ii. ST. G. Beatlie, Henric
) county. Va.
t SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
r Junior Class: a. b. Rudd, Chesterfield county
4 Va. r. l.. Traylor, Manchester, va.
- Intermediate Class: \. b. Dial. Lanrens county
y SC; z. 6. Giant, Richmond, va. +. Nj. saitri
fax county, Va; r. o. WqFIham Caroline county
h SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS.
l. Preparatory Class: K. 7. Morris, Caroline county
Jnnior Cl.ss-section !. G. G. Rundick. Accoma
Z county. Va: w j. Decker. spotsylvania count,
Va: j. +. Gordon. Roanoke coaety, Va; Conws
Mn a; Knqt, nic,r;nS e. Valentine Richmond Va
u l, Junior Ca.s-secion T.: L. Z, Bo,her: n, Rlct
e mond. Va. H. L. Davies KING ana queen uonsin cSaIr
Richmond, Va; X. y. Workman, Caroline count!
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS.
lunar Glass: william G.. Hix, Prince Edwar
county, Va: i. NJ. Saterwhite, GoochlAhd couh''
! Va.
"a "a AWARDED CERTIFICATES OF DIsTINCTIo
> AT THE FINAL EXAMINATION.
:, SCHOOL or LATIN.
u Preparatory Glass ). l.. King, HALIFAX couh'
p va; h. f.. Morris, Caroline county, va d.
s. Wood, Pittsylyania county, va. - ,,,,o,
= Juuior Clas.-Section H.: George c. Bundick' "A
J. 'In,sr,rediate Glass: Carter II. Jones Richmon
,s Va: Il. l.. Davies. King and Queen county, Va
:, A. j. Reamy, Richmond county, Va.
SCHOOL OF GREEK.
Junior Cla.s-Secion l.. W. ). f. Cox Ricl
mond, Va; Wllliam B. Halsip' fiuVanh" coui'
S- Junior Class-section H.: Conway u. Kno
~ niTnps,mediate Glass: Carter Wade Richmond,
:, , Greek history: ". J. Decker; Spoisy ivan
IN county, Va; j. A. Powers, hlhs "iiiain c0iN'
,r Va.
70 SCHOOL OF ENGLISH.
~ J,ntor Class: C. T. Chld, Richmond, Va; j:
:. King Halifax county, Va; !. b. Iimberiake' he
J. rico county, Va. ,,.. co,.,, p,o,,,au
h Va: A. H. Rudd. Chssierieid county, Va f'
!, | Traylor, Manchester, Va
Il. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS.
D. Preparatory Glass: j. l.. Hing. HShiax S"uh'
Oh ya; E. T. MOTIF c,,aD Shro'II I W. +. Merces, Rc
mOnd, Va. . ,,,xs,ca