Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-01
RICHMOND COLLEGE.

A good degree Of prosperity con-
tinueS TO mark the career of Richmond
College. To those who can co back in
memory few years the change in the
general appearance of the campus and
buildings and the increase OF beauty.
comforts, and convenience is cOnSpicu-
ously manifest. The trustees are yigi-
liant and progressive. and their plans
for advancing the college are circum-
scrbed only by the financial ability Of
the corporation. The executive man
agement shows order. neatneSS. and
system. with constant reference to the
comfort and happiness Of the students,
gathered from far and near, who fill It's
halls.
The last session made a record of
one hundred and sixty-hye students.
These young men came from the follow
ing States Virginia. 1876; the Caro-
linaS. II; Tennessee. / Georgia. .
Maryland. .: Mississippi, . West Nir-
GINA. >; Louisiana. New Jersey. Ncw
York. Pennsylvania, and Florida each
/. There were in the Scientific Schools
a in Mathematics. l3S in the Schools
Of English and Philosophy, l03; in
Modern Languages German and frenchl,
a and in Ancient Languages Uatin
and Creek, l8G.
There were iifty-four students. repre-
sen,Irg six States, preparing themselves
in academic studies for the ministerial
ealing. These receive free tuition.
The close of the session showed six
successful applicants for the degree
OF H. A. and one for the NJ.
A. degree. Three honorary de-
ciees we're conferred and three new
trustees were elected. The corpora
ton. which is the Board of Control,
consists Of forty members, presided
over by Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry, with DR..
Charles II. Ryland as secretary. The
Board Of instruction consists OF seven
cocqusl professors. with ii. ii. Harris,
NJ. A, Ii. H.. professor OF Greek, as
chairman.
The amount Of interest-bearing money
belonging to the corporation in all de-
partmentS is some $llS.O0O. This.
with the fees, affords an income of SIS
OOO. Out Of this sum all the expenses
OF the college are expected TO be paid.
In addition TO the sllS.O00 the college
owns unproductive funds to the amount
OF 5000. This property is well Sc
cured. and is independent Of campus
and buildings.
During the wear the widow and sur
wing children Of the late James
Thomas, Jr., president Of the trustees,
have given $4,000 to found The
Thomas Museum Lecture Endowment"
the purpose Of which is to provide lee
lures by distinguished men on art,
science, or philosophy.
The scholarship department OF the
college has been greatly strengthened
durin; the year. There are five " do
nations - for the benefit OF young men
outside Of Virginia who enter Richmond
College TO study for the ministry and
FIVE hole and five half scholarships"
which pay full tuition 10 sons OF Baptist
ministers who attend the institution
from Virginia.
The library contributes greatly TO the
enjoyment Of the students and to their
preparation for class and literary de-
batting society work. Resting on Sc
cure financial basis and conducted upon
liberal conditions occupying a capa.
cious, comfortable, and beautiful room
supplied with 5000 volumes OF
standard works and the current maga-
zine literature Of the day, it is one Of
the mcst notable departments Of col
k3ege lie.
The museum has been advanced du-
ling the year to much greater attrac-
tiveDess and efficiency than formerly.
An elegant hall, one hundred and three
feet by forty.three, with a pitch Of
twenty-five feet. has been finished OFT
with view to accommodate the museum
and art collection of the college. To
this hall the name Of the late benefactor
and friend, Mr.. James Thopas, will be
given as perpetual memento Of his
name, influence, and labors.
The gymnasium occupies the base !
men, Of the south wing ofthc main ed-
fee. a very large. differentiated, and
wsli.lighted apartment, admirably
sdsped to its uses. The equipment is
simple and the students patronize the
Bvscie.giving appliances with enthusiast
tic devotion.
Plans looking to the removal Of all
The old buildings on the rear Of the
campus and the erection of professors !