Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-15
EXCURSION DOWN THE JAMES.
Mayor Ellyson Takes Teachers and STU
dents on "A Pleasure TriD.


dents Of Richmond College and the Mcdlca.
College If Virginia. accompanied 10y Profes-
sor II. II. Harris. h. D.. LII. d.. md Rev. &.
ii. Byland. -. d.. of the former, and {. A.
Blauton. II. y. professor OF anatomy IN
tho latter institution. assembled 81 tho
Aricl's wharf on yesterday morning.
Promptly at 10 o'clock. a. arranged, the
neat little excursion barge, propelled by
the ting j. G. Craighlll, moved on. bearing
on board two hundred or more lively, good
humorcd souls. Those on shore heard
floating over the placid waters: Yah
Yahi Yah! IL. G. y, Rip Rap! Rail-
Sizz, Boom Rco!' What's the mat
ter with Mayor IllysOn2" " He all right"
who's all rightI" Mayor EIlyson!"
HISTORIC PLACTs.
The clouds that rendered the early morn
fng gloomy and uupromising quickly van
lshed and the ripping waves danced in tho
dim December sunlight As the party
passed down the river the professors and
HIS Honor the Mayor entertained and IN
structed the Young lnquirers, who wereu
accustomed 10 travel, by pointing out
places OF historic interest and scenes OF re-
nowned heroism.
Tho monitor fleet afforded a source OF
pioasurable investigation. The officers OF
the feet were kind and courteous. They
evidently esteemed 10 An honor 20 entertain
the Mayor and his many friends.
DEEwRy's BLUFF.
The sight % Drewry's BluG brought bnck
20 the senior members Of the party thrill
ing recolloctions of the late heroic strus-
gle. The bows invoiuntarlv raised their
hats IN honor of tho daring deeds OF the IL
lustrlou- dead.
Dutch Gap ahead" was soon heard.
and the boat passed slowly through thus
historic channel: then turning, the home
rfr,bf 10 Oh
the sun IA the meridian was passed. and lts
brightness was abundantly reflected IN the
beamng countcnanccs of the happy throns
on board The seniors. forgetting them
selves, were boys again. and joined heartily
in the joyous songs and shouts.
WARWICK Pack.
Warwick Park was soon reached. The
Mayor. not unmindtui OF the demands OF
students appetite. had kindly provided
b0untlful lunch, which was hugely enjoyed.
When this interesting part Of the pro-
Cramme had been completed Professor
Harris called the now exceedingly good
humored crowd 10 order. and, upon mo-
ton being made BY DR.. Ivland and unani-
mouelv adopted. appointed the following
gentlemen IA q committee TO present rcso-
luious expressing appreciation OF the
Mayors kindness. J.. J.. Chambers, OF
Maryland chairman: A. Mlcklem, OF VIZ
gina; aud Is. b. Robinson, OF California.
TIKI RESOLUTIONS.
Tie committee retired. and IL few
minutes presented the following:
Whereas on this the 1lth day Of De-
ccmber, 1880. in compliance with the lnvl-
tatiou Of Hon. y. TavlOr ElysOn. Mayor
of Richmond, about 300 officers and stu
dents of Richmond College and the Medical
COLLEGE Of Virginia have enjoyed an eXcur-
l. ~ "a
Dutch Gap and return. stopping on tho
way down TO inspect the monitors and on
the return trip 10 partake of lunch at
Warwick Park the dav has been charm
ing: all arrangements complete. and the
whole trip thoroughly enjoyable there
fCro
Eeso7rod. l. That the hearty thanks Of all
who have participated in the delightful eN-
cursion are due. and are hereby rendered,
to the Hon. J. TAYLOR Elyson, by whose
courtesy and hbcrality 1t has been pro-
yldcd.
2. That his Honor the Mayor in this act
of thoughtful kindness las been carrying
out the proverbial hospitality OF his historic
CITY, and has added another TO the bonds
that shall ever bind our hearts in tender
est recollociiOns to the city of Richmond,
over whose interests ne SO vOrthily pre-
sides
3. That we are especially grateful for the
intelligent and deep interest that Mayor
Fllyson has ever shown in the cause OF
education and in the hundreds of young
men assembled from this and other states
in the collegiate institutions OF his city.
SPFICHiS.
The report was adopted with enthusiast
tic unanlmity. and tendare to the Mayor
with appropriate remarks by Professor
Harris. Ihcreupon the Mayor came for
ward with his usual grace and dignity and
delivered hriet, pointed speech, full OF
practical wisdom and sound advice.
The meeting was adjourned, the whistle
sounded. and in a little while the privileges
and pleasures of the dav came TO a close.
II is due 10 Captain Thomas {. Cunning
ham, Sr.. 10 ada that his courteous atten-
ton added much to the enjoyment OF the
AAY.