The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-05-14
For the Central Presbyterian.
Union. Theological Seminary, Va.
HAMPDEN SIDNEY, May Sth, 81.

HAMPDEN SIDNEY, May Sth, 81.
The official annual report of the trus
tees to the Assembly, and Synods of
North Carolina and Virginia, goes to the
press to-day. 1t is the further duty of
the Secretary to furnish the public with
information of the proceedings of the cor
poration.
The annual meeting was held on the
9th and 7th days of May, 1884. Twenty
trustees attended. They had the pleas
ure to welcome Major 7. ]. kirkpatrick,
OF Lynchburg, as new member. Much
business was transacted. Nine of the
Senior class remained to the last hour of
the term, and received their well-earned
diplomas. Other members of the Senior
class were absent, mainly because of the
times of holding their spring Presbyte-
ries, at which they expected to be licensed.
The repeated efforts of the trustees to
prevent absenteeism," have been un-
availing. A committee (Messrs. Martin,
Lacy, and Richardson will report to the
May, 1885, meeting, on the expediency OF
changing the time Of opening and closing
the scholastic year.
Among other items of interest, the fol-
lowing are selected:
Gynanasiune.-A committee (Messrs.
White and Watkins) will report in refer
ence to this matter, the trustees appre-
ciating the Importance of physical exer-
else, but without present means to estab-
hsh a gymnasium.
DR.. Rice.-A memorial tablet will be
placed in the chapel, in memory of the
great and good first President of the
Seminary.
Ne,0 ProtessorS.-Rev. ]. F. Latimer,
Ph.D., of Memphis, Tenn, was elected
Professor of Church History, etc. Rev
w. w. Moore was also elected Adjunct
Professor in the Department of Oriental
Literature.
Il. Spraust.-The death of this excel
lent Christian gentleman, and a trustee,
was announced, and a record made of his
worth and fidelity to the Seminary.
AmnuoI AdClreSS.-Rev. DIR. Hill, of
North Carolina, made an admirable and
practical address to the students, and
President ]. H. Smith, in appropriate
words, delivered the diplomas to the
graduates
Ayumni Catalogue.-Dr. Smith, with
great and long labor aud fidelity, has
completed the catalogue of the Alumni,
and this valuable volume viii go to press
as soon as the funds therefor can be OBJ.
tanned
AbstractS.-A pamphlet copy of ex-
tracts, from the records of the trustees,
will be printed for the use of trustees
and friends, and for preservation OF i'm
portant historical items
O6icns-The official staff for 1884 So
will be, Rev. DIR. Bullock, of Washington,
D. O., President Rev. DR.. Johnston, of
North Carolina, first, and Mr.. T. j.
kirkpatrick, of Virginia, second Vice
Presidents F. N Watkins, of Farmville,
Va, Secretary and Treasurer. The usual
committees will be named in the Report
to the Assembly and Synods.
address, 1685.-Rev. Dr. ii. NJ. White
is appointed to deliver the annual ad-
dress in 1885, and Major kirkpatrick as
his alternate.
Society of Loquiry.-The Rev. Mr..
Wyncoop, of Washington, D. c., added
much to the interest of this anniversary
of exceptional attractiveness by his ad-
dress on Foreign Missions. This gentle
man discussed his subject with marked
ability and force.
The next term begins on the 3rd day
of September, 1884, and students are re-
spectfully urged to be present on its first
hour.
By order of the trustees.
f. N. WATKINS, Sec'y.