The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-04
THE STATE AT LARGE.
EXERCISES AT WILLIAM AND
MARY COLLEGE.

Three Men Killed In Mines Shaft-The
Virginia Bar AssociatIon-Fine Pros
poets for Truckers Gathered at Many
Points.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, July g. Special.
AMER a close and spirited contest Of the two
literary societies Of William and Mary Col
lcge. the essayist's medal was awarded
to MIR. :. G.. Cumming, of Hampton, Va.
This young gentleman was the recipient
Of perfect ovation, and at the conclusion
Of his interesting address, was literally
overwhelmed with bouquets, which were
showered upon him by his admiing friends.
Mr.. III. l.. Rollins, Of Scott county, re-
ceiyed the orators medal. This
is the second time that he has
received this honor. The subject of
his address twas: "My country. may she
ever be right, but, right or wrong, my
country" which was handled in mastery
and attractive manner, and elected round
after round OF applause.
The awards were made by Col. Churchill
Semple. of Alabama, and Prof. Geo. Merrill,
Of Richmond, in chaste and appropriate
speeches, comphmenting all, but especially
those who We're most successful. and urg-
ing others To renewed efforts in the future.
At II A. VI. to-day, in the presence of "a
great crowd, Hon. James y. Stubbs of
Gloucester made his speech. Every ayaila-
bic place in the chapel was filled, and on
the rOstrum were seated the Board of Wis
itors, the faculty, and representatives Of the
two literary societies, as the address was TO
be delivered before the latter bodies. The
theme chosen was "Nirginia, and her Edu-
catiOnal Advantages
The speaker, who is Well known here,
was in his best mood, and his introduction
and appearance before the audience was
the occasion for yOcilerous applause. The
mannOr in which he discussed this impor-
tant and interesting subject plainly eyinced
a thorough knowledge of the question. He
showed the superior educational advanta-
yes of this state, andespecially those offered
by William and Mary Of today. He spoke
Of the fast declining antipathy TO public
education, which now only exists among
a few old mOss-backs and fossils.
and the growing and permanent sentiment
Of the great mass Of our people in favor of
such education, and in this connection re-
marked. THAT the young men and young
women of the present day do not look upon
il with disgrace 10 receive an education AT
the hands of their native state" This SEN
timent met responsive chord in the hearts
VI Ah' ahiAiNAN'f 90 "a Wti' ARhE Hi'N ANNNiiN
applauded.
lie also spoke of General Robert L. Lee
as a great and glorious chieftain, who had
drunk at the fountain of knowledge, sup
ported at public expense, and drew a brief
but vivid picture Of his great and undyng
deeds, the memory Of which will last till
time shall be no more. lie reviewed in
brief the glorious past Of this, his
Alma Mater, the active part her sons
have taken i'm every patriotic movement
since the midnight ride of Paul Revere to
notify the patriots Of the tyrants approach,
down through every change that has been
wrought in our land to 1861, when her stu
dents laid aside their books and buckled on
the sword in defense of what they then be-
lieVed 10 be right some of whom laid down
their lives ON the altar Of their cOun-
try i'm sight Of this historic spot.
He spoke tenderly of the bond Of affection
that used 10 exist between the old residents
Of this city and the students Of former days,
aud in looking around him he recognized
the fact that the great destroyer had been
busy here. and that only few of those kind
" faces of days gone by now remain TO
cheer him on his way.
In tones Of defiance and condemnation
the speaker told of how the people of this
old Commonwealth would resent any effort
10 break down old William and Mary, and
thus destroy her present usefulness.
Speaking Of the professors OF other days,
he said that only one remained, and he was
the venerable Emeritus President Colonel
Benjamin :. Ewell, "who had done more
for William and Mary than any living
man Of the 18th century" This allusion TO
the eN-Presdent, who with his accustomed
mOdesty occupied a retired seat IN the
audience, brought forth round after round
Of applause. which showed the appreciation
this great, good and talented old gentleman
is held in by the friends OF the college. Mr..
stubbs was warmly congratulated at the
conclusion of his address.
After the assemblage had been entertain
ed by some choice selections Of music by
the band, which was stationed on the r0s
trum. there were loud and in response to
repeated calls, Colonel William Lamb, OF
Norfolk. made a beautiful eXtempOre adj
dress. testifying anew, in his own peculiar
and charming manner, his devotion 10
Virginia and William and Mary. Speaking
of the great strides Virginia Is now making
on the road of material prosperity, and the
flattering prospects Of the college as wit
messed today, he said, Virginia and VIII
liam and Mary are one and inseparable,"
and that he hoped 10 see the day
when she will be the FIRST college
i'm the land. He cautioned the
Young men, while they may look hopefully
10 the future. yetnot 10 think that the hOnOrs
they receive here to-day are carte blanche
10 the position Of honor and station in life.
but they must continue to study and labor,
if they wish TO attain any distinction in the
outside world.
The Kappa Alpha Fraternity gave ban
quet night before last at Spencer's hotel, at
which nearly all Of the members were
present, and Il most enjoyable evening was
spent.
Among those ladies present were the
Misses Cole, Miss Lucy Booth, Of "The
Grove; Miss Meta smith and Miss Nir-
ginia Z. Wise, Of this city; Miss Rogers, OF
Petersburg, and Miss Bette Pollard, OF
Lvnchburg. The dining hall was elabo-
rately and tastefully decorated with the
fraternity cOlOrs of cid gold and crimson.
The affair was chaperoned by Mrs. DIR. X. a.
Wise and Mrs. DIR. +. 6. Booth. Mr.. X. l..
l.. Watkins, Of southampton county, acted
as master Of ceremonies.
The curious and interesting old sun-dial,
which before the war stood in the college
campus Immediately in front OF the presi-
dents house, but was torn away by the
rayages, is now being placed in its former
position, where il stood for over 100 years.
II has marked the time Of day at London,
Vienna, ConstantinOple, Jerusalem, the
Barbadoes, and City Of Mexico. We are
reminded now of the days of Jefferson, Mon
roe, and host Of student patriots gathered
around this curious relic, and noted with
pleasure difference in time between this
land Of liberty and the less favored and
more remote parts Of the world.
Invitations are now beng sent out TO the
marriage Of Miss Matte G. Powell 10 Mr..
Walter h. Burns, on Wednesday, July 9th
at the Baptist church, at $3.50 A. NJ. The
prospective groom is an official at the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum and the bride is
now the efficient assistant postmaster The
ceremony will be performed by the Rev. p.
r. Warren.