Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-01
EDUCATIONAL.
sxy ccLLEaEs Axp PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF RICHMOND.
What 10 Being Done in Literary, Scientific,
Mediesl, Theological, and Pri.
mary Education.
RICHMOND COLLEGE.

Richmond College, whose build'ngs occupy
. commanding site at the extreme western
end Of Grace street, was more thsn usually
prosperous during 1887. The annual cses-
logue issued by the department OF mstruc'
ton registers 151 students rom 'nlIteen
States and the Republic oil Mexico Inc
choice Of the young men IN sthules Is SHOW"
nv the following fable: Mathematics, us;
Isttn. lol. Greek. Il; German and French,
az: English Language and Literature, Ga;
Chemistry. ~: Philosophy, So; Physics,
Dc. Each "sthOol" has had its separate
professor. ana there were graduated In June
last with the bachelors degree eleven, ana
as masters Of ART I've very promising men.
The degree OF Bachelor OF science has
been re-sstablished, and 1t is proposed to en-"
large the department Of physical science by
a better equipment, including working
laboratory. The course in philosophy has
been extended 70 two years. The opening
Of the Thomas Museum and Art ilall IN sep
tember last was the Inauguration OF A we'll
define,1 movement 10 establish the museum
upon a liberal footing and 70 render
available fer the college and the cry
a course OF lectures annually under
the Thomas lecture endowment. These
lectures by distinguished scientists will be-
gin during the present session.
The library received valuable contriDu-
tions. Resting upon M endowment OF us
own, and having us permanent home ~ ,he
spacious Jeter-Nenorial Hall, it affords IN
creased advantages each year TO students
and professors alike.
The moral tone and religious life OF the
college have been well maintained. Attend
ance on religious exercises j. voluntary. lhe
College Young Mems Christian Association
4. fftttr
trustees and faculty in meetings for mission
airy conference, prayer, biblical lectures, ana
in the simple daily worship OF the chapel.
During the last wear II was estimated that 81
per cent. Of al the students were mcmbcrsoi
some church. Seven different denominations
were represented among the young men.
The salubriOus situation OF the college,
the ample campus, and good gymnasium
have contributed 10 the health OF the iusti-
tuition. There has been no serious illness
during the year. new building Is ap-
preaching completion, designed as board
g-hOuse for the college club. with well'ap-
pointed rooms for physical culture, hot and
cold baths, and other c0nyeniences. The
college authorities are well supported in
their efforts to afford wel-regulated physical
exercise by the athletic association, volun-
tarv organization OF students.
flnancHlly tne tOllFle mas zone wen uu-
ring 1887 and the outlook foe increased
means is favorable. The library and schOl.
srshlp funds have steadily increased. but the
large benefactions OF Mr. J. A. Bostwick, OF
New York. have been the event OF the year.
The trustees are encouraged 10 believe that
general effort for the endowment should he
made and plans are maturing for this work.
The present officers Of the corporation are
Hon. II. X. EllvsOn, president; {. II. Ry-
land, -. d., secretary, treasurer, and libra
rian; IL. II. Harris, NJ. A., LII. d., chairman
Of the faculty.