The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-26
RELIEF FOR HIS RIVALS.
a Memphian's Unsought Distinction at
the Vanderbilt University.

a Memphian'5 Unsought Distihction NJ
the Vanderbilt University.
Last night at 7:30 clock the West Side
bows assembled in their dining-hall In
primary convention for the purpose OF Sc
lecting candidate for the degree OF Bach
elor OF Ugliness, to 90 before the general
student body mex: Monday, says Nash
vile paper. Mr.. W. L. Stokes was elected
chairman and Mr.. Ed Minis secretary.
After few preliminary suggestions and
arrangements nominations were declared
in order.
Mr.. Hastings was called for, and in nom
mating Mr.. w. S. Rosebrough reviewed
the purpose OF comforting the degree OF
Bachelor OF Ugliness and the requisites Of
n successful candidate, he affirmed that
his nominee possessed them all, and in
conclusion said: "Gentlemen, | take
pleasure in placing in nomination this
merlorious mass OF deiormity into which
has boon infused living breath and char
acterized by the name OF W. S. Rose.
brUugh."
Mr.. G. d. Moss then arose and also
briefly stated his idea OF the essential
characteristics OF q candidate, and in n
very iacetious manner proceeded TO COM
mcnt on the hideousness Of the mouth,
chin, nose and forehead OF his nominee,
Mr.. j. l.. Ford, OF the law class.
Mr.. Parks, in a fitting way, told OF the
beauty OF Kentucky girls, but that they
had drawn all from her sons thus account
ing for the unsghty uginess OF +. NJ.
Usher, his nominee.
Mr.. j. W. Moore thought merit should
be recognized, and nominated the chair
man, Mr.. Stokes.
This was followed by Mr.. Minis, who
said that there was boy among them who
had been a candidate for three years, and
each time suffered humiliatng defeat,
and in touching manner appealed TO the
students TO reward merit and vote for Harry
b. Rigg, Of Macon, Miss.
On looking around II was found that
Mr.. Rigg had fled, and the committee
who were sent in search Of him captured
instead, colorcd servant, and, amid tho
applause Of tho house, seated him as q
substitute In Mr.. Riggs chair.
The coloreL boy was ruled out by the
President. and Mr.. Stewart Brooks wa:
unanimously requested to sit rs proxy
|
Mr.. Wynn then told OF the quallca
tons Of his room-mato, and placed Mr.
Robbins before the house. Here Mr.
Thompson asked that the stylish man
be- not neglected, but that Zen 4. dawn
should receive tho hearty support OF ever!
one.
Tho intensest excitement prevailed an(
each were anxious for the success OF hi
own particular candidate. After twenty
nino ballots Mr.. w. 5. Rosebrough wa
declared successful, aud on motion hi
election was made unanimous. Ii wa
then proposed that n man be chosen 4
nominate their candidate in the genera
convention next Monday. Mr.. W. w
Hastings was chosen aud accepted A
this juncturc a motion was made that W,
choose permanent chairman, but ia,
presiding officer was unable 10 suppress th,
cries Tor speech from RosebrOugh, VIII,
was caught 10y some of his supporters an,
carried aloit TO the table amidst cheers ant
yells OF approval All who saw hin
recognized that their work had been wei
done
Mr.. Rosobrough said that he had never
felt ~ proud at any time OF his life ms upon
this occasion. when his fellow students
recognizing his superior qualities, la,
nominated him for that honorable posi-
ton. lie had been told that he was ugly
but never before had lac realized that ~
was the ugliest man south OF the Mnsa
aud Dixon unc. like Daniel Webster
he had been born an ugly man. had live,
an ugly man. and by the elcrnals woul,
die an ugly man, but he hoped that whri
he had ceased TO breathe the impure al
OF earthly regions lac would bo borne 10
place where no II. u. conventions are eve
held, aud where few Vanderbilt student
ever came. But as II was growing late ~
would not further "wasto his sweetness
ON the West Side air. Before concluding
, he referred In glowing words TO the ill
, | which had been faisrd In his honor, sal
, ing that lac hoped tina. Southern brccz.
1 would kiss u, Southern skies reflect IT, an
West side heroes die ior H. At the ON
A OF his speech lee was chcccd 10 the ech,
a Mr.. Roscbrough is from Memphis
O Tenn, aud Is q prominent member Of IN
q law class. lie has genial disposition and
Y generous heart, aud, despite his cgrcgiou
!. and unmisiaknhle ug.incss lac has won lll
O esteem Of all who know him. lie VI
| unanimously Endorsed by the law class.
q This degree was originated 10y Dr. bod
v five years ago. and has always been give
/ to good student, one who commands III
|. respect aud esteem OF all.