Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-26

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This Institute has been doing a work
which has commanded the hearty sym.
patty Of our people, and In manner
10 commend DR.. Corey and his efficient
hculty 10 the confidence and good
wishes Of ell who arc acquainted WIN
th<ir work.
There haze been some changes going
on in this institution Of late. Two
years ago the young women OF the
school. with the cordial approval OF the
trustee and teachers, availed them
selves OF the facilities afforded them by
the Hartshorn Memorial College,
established for the training Of women
and became members Of that institu-
ton. One year ago the Board oil
Trustees deemed 1t advisable to re-
strict It's work 10 the education OF min
ixterx. In the future, therefore, pro-
vision will be made for those only VINO
have the ministry in view. THIS
change proposes the making Of the IN
stitution a first-class theological semi
nary. and the arrangement seems mghiy
satisfactory 10 all concerned.
During the year Rev. Nahum Hines,
A. NJ. has been added to the teaching
force. lie occupies the chair OF Bibli-
cal Theology.
The Institute has had during the past
year seventy-one students, Of whom
sixty-four have been students for the
ministry.
The spacious audience-room OF the
First African church was filled last
night with deeply interested auditors.
The platform was occupied by Rev.
DIR. Corey, Professors j. Endom Jones,
David n. vassar, Ernest A. Corey,
and Nahum Hines. Revs. Fields Cook,
r. Wells, and w. W. Landrum. Among
other visitors present were noted Rev.
DIR. w. r. Hatcher Rev. s. y. Chap
man, Of Coyington; Rev. DIR. A. b.
woodfip, Of Hampton Rev. A. Jones
and others Of cur city ministers, ana
some of our most substantial citizens
A glsnce over the large crowd was
sufficient 20 show that in dress, general
appearance, and good behavior TINS
congregation would compare most IA
yorsbly with any to be found.
The following programme was an
nounced by DIR. Corey, and carried out
with great spirit, and to the great de-
light of the audience.
Mux,e Prayer by Rev. Fields Cook. OF
Alexandria. Music. Sslutatofy grafton
aThp Elects Of Christia nifty on society,
Robinson g. Quaries. Richmond lnsu-
tnfe's Relation 10 Africa" JOAN W; kisIoy;
1.-The Importance OF Learning n Trade,
Dnbney {. Winston. Music: Martin Luz
Their" Lewis W. Wales. "The IemuenvIes
OF the Presen; Age" James h, Cabell. pr
Watts" Isaiah Il. Johnson. MUSIC; IeTr-
sopai labor in the Ministry" william r.
Byers. Valedictory Grafton and Addfess'
1.-The Scholars Obliga ton" Granville l.. r.
Taiiaferro. Music. Address 10 tne graduates
by Professor Nahum Hines, Music. Ton
ferrIng a diplomas, Announcement OF prizes.
Benedictson.
The speeches Of the students were,
in the main, sensible, well written, and
well delivered, rejecting great credit
on both faculty and students, and Civ
ing promise Of great future usefulness
to these young graduates, who go forth
to labor for tie good of their race
The speakers were rewarded with
generous applause and beautiful uo@. /,
quets.
The music, consisting Of singing with |
organ accompaniment, was very swec. !,
and was heartily enjoyed 20" $500.
prnfaecor U,nas'c -h pTeocht'
~.s sensible, practical, and
-.s,y effective, showing the admirable
Split IN which the teaching here is
done>
The prizes awarded were as follows
Presidents prize for defamation,
A. b. Coleman.
Professor Jones's prize for best ora
ton, j. W. Kirby and ID. c. Winston.
Professor Vassar's prize for beside
livered grafton, John w. Kirby.
Professor Corey's prize for attain
ments in Shakespeare, Z. G. Thompson.
Professor Illness prizes in theology,
j. A. Roane, A. j. Washington, and
w. NJ. Moss.
Prize in writing, f. c. Thompson.
r. j. Chiles's prize for best essay
on Baptist principles, X. c. Quarles.
DIR. w. Z. Hatcher's prize Ia gold
medal) for scholarship, l.. Lewis.
The whole occasion was one OF great
interest, and reflected the highest
credit upon the misunderstanding the
good, solid work which DIR. Corey and
his faculty are doing.