Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-16
THEIR CLOSING WEEK
e,xTY-FFTn ANNIVERSARY OF RICH
MoNp COLLEGE.
CommrNoEmEsT PROGRAMME.
Detailed Schedule of the Interesting Erer-
cises Arranged for Each
Evening.

Richmond College celebrates this week
Its iifsy-sixth anniversary, for while char
tered in 1910 il was really founded as a
seminary of high grade in 1892.
II is one Of the long line OF Christian
colleges for which our State and country
are remarkable, and the opening exercises
of commencement week are always held on
Lords Day evening, and begin with SER
mon.
To-SIoHT's SERMON.
Tonight the chapel doors will swing
wide to accommodate the crowd that WILL
II the weather is suspicious, desire 20 near
the commencement preacher; ING n4 Ti -
sis o'clock. The ushers viii be the Ilnal
Committee. The choir of the Second bap-
fist church, led by Professor A, ). solo
mons. orranist and director, Will furnish
fhe uuSic, and Rev. W. ". Boyd, ID. d., OF
Newark, n. j., Will preach the sermon
THK PREACHER.
DR.. Boyd is forty-six years old, ana ma
dive of New York. He was originally
ConerecAtionalist but became convert
20 Baptist views. Entering Harvard Col
iege in 1867. he was graduated IN 1871. lie
spent a year abroad then settled IA boston.
Jfis most distinguished pastoral connec-
OF st. Louis, where he remained some ten
wears. He received the doctorate IN 1878.
His scholarship and executive ability are
rated high and he is regarded As an unusu-
ally sound, fervid, and eloquent preacher.
Mani will hear him tonight for the hrst
time with delight.
oTHxR FEATURES OF THE wEEK.
The weeks programme Will be very al
tractiye.
Monday night the students themselves
fake charge Of the entire proceedings and
Che two societies, whose honorable record
has made them famous, will put forth
some Of their best men to entertain theu
friends and visitors.
On TUESDAY evening they meet 20 pre-
gent their orator, Hon. Henry l. wilson, Oh
West Virginia, and TO bestow and receive
fhe hOnors Of the session; hon. >. 1. Ely
son will preside and Hon. Conway X.
sands will deliver the medals. These y" so
riety" nights are usually full Of varied and
gich attractions.
ALUMSI EVENING.
The Alumni Association is making IN
psual efforts TO have good time tins year.
The president, Rev. Il. r. AGREE, OF Peters
A1ura. has been energetic IN marshSulng
Ais forces and has plans which must add
greatly 10 the efficiency and success or the
Organisation. He hasaS true band OF
fsvOrkerS Tor ms eAeSSltfNe coli. - .
tsry one could wisb-Rev. ;. &. ClOpton
IchairfnAn,. -Dr William +. Hatcher, and
7Iessrs. l. b. Lee. Il. ". Boatwri&ht, and
William Mathews. These gentlemen are
very energetic, and the Indications are
better than they have ever been for large
end enthusiastic meeting Wednesday
might.
THE ORATOR.
The orator is Professor 7. b. Reynolds,
of the West Virginia University. After
faithful service in the Confederate army,
where he was converted, Professor Rey-
polds went back 10 his home in Patrick
county, Va Beginning 20 preach be thirst
ed fex education. and hearing of Richmond
College he yalked large part OF the way
from has home 10 tins city and entered the
college IN lS66, remaining tai 1917. HIS AZ
taiurnsnts were solid, aud he soon took
high rank among his people. He became
sresideut of Shelton College, aud IS now
fhe distinguished Professor Of English IN
che West Virginia University. His coming
aaex so many years TO his Alma -haier Will
be hailed with pleasure by hundreds OF old
friends.
PoET BORN.
The address Of Professor Reynolds viii
not be the only event of alumni night
PERHAPS one of the brightest and most
versatile graduates of the college Is Protes-
sor III. r. Hambegiin, of Shreveport La.
He is known among his friends as born
xoet and he IA 10 read a poem before the
association and the public after The ADDRESS
of Professor Reynolds Mr.. Hamberlln has
made a fine reputation both as teacher and
author. Professor Hamil, one Of the fore
most eloeutionists Of the country, says OF
Professor Hambsiin; AS dramatic
reader have never heard his superior. 10
yng mind he is destined soon TO take the
front place among American elocuuomstS
afr. Hambcriin has lately written the
'Strife of the FaIies," beautiful drama,
Nhile his fugitive pieces show q genuine
poetic fire. He has written that he will be
here. and his friends are anticipating rich
treat from his pen.
There will be a business meeting OF the
alumni "Wednesday afternoon and supper
ct the college. A large attendance Is eS-
pected.
FIsAL EXKBCIsEs.
COMMENCEMENT proper takes place on
Thursday evening, when the honors so
faithfully won Will be bestowed. The
Chairman Of the Faculty will conduct the
exercises and make the parting address.
On Wednesday at IL O'clock the trustees
sneet in the Library Hall. Much interest
Snp and important work is before them.
They will Be entertained at the college
and give themselves for two days wholly
40 the aSsiduous discharge Of their high
crust.
TO SUMNER ABROAD.
The Dispatch notes with pleasure that two
of the professors of the college will sum
Iner III Europe. Professor III. n. Hasselef,
Sbe accomplished teacher of the modern
fanpuages school. will visit France, and
lProf0xsuT John Pollard, of the school of
Jngiish, will give three months 10 tour
Through the British Isles. He will have
special reference TO acquaintance with the
homeo of the tongue he 50 acceptably teaches
IN the college.