Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-17
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
Address or the Hon. W. ID. HHi. OF Ohio
To-Night's Programme.

To- Nishrs Programme.
The joint final celebration of the
Mu Sigma Rho and Philologian Socie-
ties was held in the spacious chapel Of
the college at s;l5 last night. Rev.
j. b. Lake, d. d., Of Pauquier county,
presided, and the usual music was pro-
vided.
The evening was auspicious. though
warm, and the breezy grounds and
fine campus Of the college never ap-
peared to greater advantage than last
night under the young moon.
Troops Of young ladies escorted by
the college-men and their friends swept
up the long walks, and made the scene
within the hall very brilliant one.
When the audience became quiet
prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Topper,
of this city.
The introductory address of the pre-
siding officer, DR.. Lake, was fine ef-
fort. In introducing the orator, his
language was happy and his we'll
timed periods made the audience de-
sire to hear more from his lips.
The Hon. w. ID. Hill, Of Ohio, the
orator chosen by the two societies, is
Nelson tVa.) man by birth, and at pre-
sent member Of Congress from the Em-
pire State of the West. He came
among us comparatively unknown.
having been here only once.
He was known as the gallant
standard-bearer of the western Demo-
cracy in the late political struggle,
doing good service not only in carrying
his own district, but in stumping West
Virginia and his old mother State. too,
in the interest Of Cleveland and reform.
Mr.. Hill is man physically finely
formed, with well-knit frame and
well-poised head. His voice is reso-
nant, and one Of the charms Of his
address was that it was distinctly heard.
He seems to be about fifty years old.
When he came to the front he re-
ceiyed an old Virginia welcome, and
acknowledged it handsomely. He said
he came with no new theme or thoughts,
but to speak to young men the words
which would fit them for their future.
His illustrations were drawn from
sacred and profane history. and he
drew fine moral lessons from the max
inns and ways and thoughts Of the
world. His flashes of sarcastic reproof
of prejudice-mere physical courage
were very much applauded.
From tributes to religion and morals
Mr.. Hill turned to physical themes.
and spoke of the needs of this practical
age. lie described Virginia as the po-
litical pilot of the Government for
many years. but there must be a change
in her methods and her views with the
changes growing out of the new
order Of things. What she needs is
practical ducation-manufacto pa
tient toll, such as the Ohio German
citizen gives for his home, small farms,
and more workshops, and the plodding
life of intelligent handicraft. Proles-
sional education must give way toprac-
teal education-to chemistry and ply
sizes as brought to bear on everyday
life.
The orator closed his capital address
with a beautiful tribute to Virginia,
describing his love in a beautiful
peroration, which brought forth rap
turous applause.
Mr.. James Lyons, Jr., being de-
tanned by illness, sent to deliver the
medals Odin G. Clay, Esq, who did
it in a handsome manner. Mr.. Clay
is cultivated gentleman, and was at
home in this difficult line.
MEDALLIs
Mu Sigma Rho Society,". o. Alder
man, best debater; j. F. Sayell, i'm
proyement.
Philologan Society,". 3. Lemon,
best debater; F. b. Reynolds, improve
ment.
Joint Writer'S Medal, G. W. Quick.
1t was announced that the pro-
gramme tonight would be the ami
versary of the Alumni Society. Their
orator is Rev. j. Z. Whitley, mem
Der Of the Virginia Conference, and not
only an alumnus Of Richmond College,
but formerly chaplain Of the Uniycr-
sity of Virginia.
lie is well known in Richmond,
where he once preached at the Broad
Street Methodist church, and his repu-
tation as a man, a minister, and good
speaker is proverbial with our people.
After the address the Society will
meet and attend to business and enjoy
refreshments. There are many alumni
in the city, and they are devoted to
their alma mater. A delightful occa-
sion, address, and reunion may be ex-
pected.