Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-16
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
Ceishrstisn Of the nH Sigma Rho and Phi-
lslegisn Societies.


The commencement week, so suspi-
ciously opened on Sunday night by
the brilliant sermon Of DR.. 7. g.
Jones hefore the Christian Associa-
ton. was further advanced last night
by the celebration Of the Mu Sigma
Rho and PhilologiAn Societies. These
are literary organizations Of great
power in the college, and in
them the young men receive
fine training IN writing and speaking.
Their annual meetings always draw a
crowd Of our most refined and cult
waited people. The threatening storm
last evening detained some. but the
change IN the weather made ii more
pleasant for those who went. The stu
dents had draped the grand hall with
flowers and evergreens, and the
ushers were decked in attractive TO
settes and badges. The urbAnity and
graceful couriesies added much 10 the
comfort Of iheir guests. Music By one
Of our very best bands was early float
Ing out upon the AIR. and al through
the exercises deepened the enjoyment
Of the gathering crowd. Student j.
6. Patty, president Of the PhilologiAn
Society. called the assemblage to order
and introduced as the chaplain Of the
occasion Rev. Dr.. Curry, president OF
the trustees.
After an appropriate prayer the audi
ence was again treated 10 delightful
music.
sALCTATORY.
The first speech was one Of saluta-
ton and welcome by Mr.. Patty. This
gentleman is from Tennessee. He has
been several years in college. and stands
high as a student and a man. He
has a bright mind and an easy.
graceful speech. 1t would be indeed
difficult for any one to get of anything
new n the line Of college society salu-
tatory. but the Philologian did it very
credli2bly. and made a most pleasing
impression. lie made all feel at home
and 3; ease. and prepared them to en- oy
The evening.
Next came the orator Of the Ma
Sigma Rho Society-Mr. j. .. Alder.
man. Of North Carolina. His theme.
" The Man Of To-Day" was a taking
one. and be handled It with skill snd
spirit. The evolutionist. the dude. the
politician. all came IN for a dash OF tht
orators sarcasm. TIE man OF to-day
however. is woman. Last and best.
she receives the universal homage Of ID,
world.
M. G. W. Quick. the orator Of th,
Philologisn Society. vas next intro
duced. lie has fine presence, and re
fleets some Of the stalwari mien Of hi.
native Douaounj county. With good
voice and attractive manner he dis
cussed True Greatness. and has earn
est words should sink deep into im
pressible hearts. Shorn Of some Of 1t.
length and boiled down, il would have
been far more effective.
THE vALEDICToRIAN.
This was our fllow-citizeno Of Church
Hill. Mr.. Z. 3. Pollard. With much
Of native genius and generous culture.
Mr. Pollard Is already winning laurels
on many fields. His effort on this oc.
easion was appropriate and pleasing
fitting close 70 the societies excellent
celebration.
After the exercises Of the eyenin.
were over IN the chapel the Library
Hall was opened. and under its brilliant
light there was Pyomenading 10 a lat'
hour. This part Of the entertainment
is always much enjoyed by the beaul
and bellies.
There is always quite a gathering o
the alumni, trustees, and other friend:
Of the college. Among them-Dr. J
{. Long, professor IN Grocer Seminary
Drs. J. b. Lake and J. ". McCown
and Rev. L. J. Haley. Of this State.
Tonight comes the oration before th;
societies by the Hon. Mr.. Hill. O.
Ohio. and the delivery Of medals giyer
by the societies. our people vii
doubtless flock IN large numbers Il
hear the distinguished citizen Of Ohit
who honors the college and our city by
his presence and MS oratory. Come
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