The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-06-16
EAypoLpH.MAcoy COLLEGE,


ASHLAND. VA, June II. 1882.
The festivities. after the literary eXer-
sises or last night, were continued 10 an
early hour this morning. Late breakfasts
were the rule, and not few OF the yenera-
bic members OF the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
were slow in attending the meeting called
for 0 A. NJ. The fact had become generally
known that DR.. Bennett had rendered his
resignation as president Of the college, to
take effect al the close OF the present ses-
sion. and that his resignation had been ac-
cepted by the Board. The town and col
lege were surprised, and regrets were gen.
ernl. The vacancy in the presidency will
te filed OH July 18th at special meeting
OF the Board TO be held at Centenary
church. Richmond. Many names have al
ready been sugge led as the permanent
successor 10 DR.. Bennett. Until the clec-
ton, however, a member OF the present
faculty will perform the duties OF that
Office.
Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson was elected
president of the Board Of Trustees, and
Rev. John ID. Blackwell, ID. D., yice-presi-
dent. Rev. DR.. Paul Whitehead Is. Of
course. the secretary OF this body.
The only honorary degree conferred at
this commencement was that OF Doctor of
Divinity on Rev. Charles Il. Stuart-gradu-
ated 1siS-now OF Marshall, Texas. II i
very well that this and other colleges are
cutting down the appropriations for
honorary titles. Let the militia and the
press be delegated the power 10 make men
wear honorary names. OF course the de-
gree OF Doctor Of Divinity cannot be won
in college course, and must be honorary.
Rev. Mr.. Stuart wOrthly merits the high
honor conferred upon him 10y his mother
college.
THE FINAL CELEBRATION.
Soon after II o'clock the annual address
was delivered before the literary societies
by Rev. John +. Edwards, ID. ID. His
subject was. "The Conditions Of Thorough
Scholarship. or Education Considered in
the Light Of lis Process, Price. and In
centiycs." II will be remembered that Dr.
Edwards was called upon at short notice 10
fill a vacancy. He stated, however. that
he bad time TO reyamp Oh old manuscript,
and was about a ready for the occasion as
il he had longer notice.
At the close Of this address DR.. Bennett
announced the proiicients and graduates
in the several schools. Omitting the names
OF the proGcicnts the following were the
GRADUATES N SCHOOLS:
Latin: G.. Il. Davis, X. II. Bennett, j. ID.
Epcs. :. VI. Garland, +. i. Hammond. {.
T.. Kregloe, J. II. Moss, j. NJ. Page, ". \.
Price. y. II. Robertson, II. L. Stuart.
Greek: Il. +. l.. Hoime.. J. W. Howell.
T. ID. NcWsOm, l.. :. RuGin.
English: l.. :. Ruliin, Il. +. l.. Holmes.
German: c. L. Kregloe, J. y. McCor-
mick, O. +. Mears.
French: c. f. Kregloe, j. VI. Page, +.
A. Potts, ii. J.. Stuart.
Mathematics: J. II. Moss, l.. a. Pott..
Chemistry: p. Blake. Leigh Buckncr.
j. y. Garland, II. j. Leigh. j. 7. Mauzy,
". ID. McClees, r. Y. Potts. 7. &. Pullcn.
+. l.. Williams, j. W. Wallace.
Moral Philosophy: II. +. L. Holmes, I.
a. Potts. T. G. Pullen, +. :. Rulin.
Natural Philosophy: i. \. Potts, /. 5.
Ruiin.
GRADUATES WITH DEGREES.
Master Of Arts: X. +. J.. Holmes. +. 4.
Potts, L. :. Ru1n, j.. T.. Harrell Of North
Carolina, w. 4. Crenshaw.
Bachelor Of Arts II. c. Davis, J. =.
Mauzy. +. y. Potts.
The following prizes were awarded
The su,herlin medal for Excellence in
Oratory. 10 Samuel NJ. Garland.
The Pace medal for Best English Essay.
to J. y. Mccormick. Of Baltimore.
Walton Greek Prize. TO X. +. l.. Holmes.
Estill Mathematical Prize. 10 J. II. Moss.
The prize offered 10y the Early English
Text Society Of London. 10 J.. :. Rullin.
Any ones pencil would fail him in an
srt.s 70 a ...,f.
ute, awarded the successful collegc-mcn
by their fair friends. But there seems no
chance Of drawing the line and making q
difference between enough and too much
of the floweTy feature Of commencemenis.
The final celebration Of the
WASHINGTON LITERARY SOCIETY
made brilliant closing Of the semi-centen-
nial. The audience was larger than on any
previous occasion during The commence
ment. Bishop Wilson's sddre,. a. honor
arv president was up 10 the highest stand
ard. The new Bishop added 10 bis repu-
tation a. q thinker and orator.
After his addres. the regular programme
was interrupted by the appearance OF Pro-
fcs,oC Shepard on the rostrum, and near
him was placed IN exquisite arrangement
of flowers in happy designs. Calling DR..
Bennett frOmthe audience. on behalf OF the
"wiyes Of the members Of ahe Faculty"
he tOuchingly and elegantly presented the
Offering TO the retiring president. The re-
cipient happily responded on accepting the
token Il affection. After this episode
J. ii. Light, Of Frederick county. ~ re-
preventative Of the socicty,was introduced,
and taking Possibilities" a. his theme
delivered an address that did him credit
james l.. Garland was then presented by
Bishop Wilson with The Society, medal for
Excellence i'm Debate" Mr.. Garland has
thus been twice successful in winning
golden rewards in one day.
The Society was about TO adjourn, when
DR.. Bennett was again called 10 the front,
and was by the students presented with i
massive gsld-head cane.
In accepting the token OF regard and
esteem, DR.. Bennett, with much emotion,
expressed his appreciation OF the gift, and
spoke Of the pleasant relations which had
always existed between the several MEM
bers Of the faculty and between the faculty
and the students. The audience eyinced
true sympathy with the occasion.
After the benediction there were many
10 linger, and 10 many this lingering will
not prove the least element OF pleasure that
crowns q commencement.
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