The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-05
THE STATE AT LARGE.
THIS FINALS AT WILLIAM AND
MARY COLLEGE.

Presentation of Honors-A Negro Shot In
Alexandria by an Oficer-Bold Attempt
AT Crewo To Rob a Freight Conductor
From Many Parts.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, July Especially
This morning the chapel of William and
Mary College was again filled with gay
and brilliant audience. The first thing on
the programme was the delivery by the
president and professors of distinction
in the various departments. The
"Braferton Prizes" for the best
teacher, given by Mr.. Z. w. Blod-
gett, of the Philippine Islands, were awarded
to Mr.. p. l.. Pruden, Of Isle Of Wight, and
to Mr.. =. ;. Stephenson, Of southampton.
This latter gentleman was the only gradu-
ate, and he received the degree Of A. b.
which was delivered TO him by General
Taliaferro in neat and appropriate
speech.
COLONEL sEAiPLE's ADDRESS.
Mr.. TYLER introduced Colonel Henry
Churchill Semple, of Alabama. who adj
dressed the Alumni Society on civilian and
Mary and her influence in American So
cety and Government"
The delivery of this speech occupied about
two hours. The orator reviewed in an at
tractiye manner the history OF me college
from its foundation To the present. He spoke
of the amount of territory the United states
Government had acquired through the infiu-
ence OF sons OF William and Mary, and cited
the acquisition OF Louisiana through Jefler-
son. OF Texas through Tyler and of New
Mexico and other territories through the eX-
ertiOns OF Winfield scott.
lie dwelt AT length upon the long list of
bright and memorable men whose names
have added renOwn and lustre TO this great
lasid of ours, and insisted the National Gov
eminent owed this old institution DEBT OF
gratitude lie spoke In regard 10 the april
cation OF this college for reimbursement lOr
destruction Of its building and apparatus
during the war. and said That the claim
should not be allowed to rest, but that
it should be urged and insisted upon until
this Just and righteous claim demand be sat
isfied, remarklnz that our government
should not be behind other nations in re
pairing the damage done 10 educational IN
stitutiOns, and in this connection SAID mat
ALI factions in England in their 1ercest civil
wars had WED with each other in defending
and preserving the seats of the muses., even
when so inhamed by rage as TO demolish
some Of her glorious cathedrals"
ALUMNI SOCIETY.
Immediately after this address there was
meeting Of Alumni Association Of the
College, which was called TO order by Gen
eral William B. Taliaierro, its president.
The minutes of the preceding year were
read and approved. Reports Of the various
committees were received and new ones ap-
pointed.
After some discussion as to the most prac-
ticable manner in which to raise funds to
build memorial hall, the election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year was made, with
the following result, viz: President Is. Il.
Munford, Of Richmond; First Vice
President, Colonel K. NJ. Hughes,
of Norfolk; Second Nice-President,
Captain Alex. b. Payne, Of Fauquier;
Secretary and Treasurer, ii. ID. Cole, Of
Williamsburg. Executive COmmittee-COl-
Onel George W. Palm0re, of Richmond;
Colonel f. ;. Taylor, Of Norfolk; Captain
RO. A. Bright, of Williamsburg.
After this the association adjourned to
meet on July 4th, 1891.
BOARD OF VISITORS,
At meeting of the Board of visitors
| held to-day the resignation Of Judge w.
W. Crump, of Richmond, was received.
| Many regrets are expressed here of this
able man and Jealous friend of the college
seyerng his connection with this institu-
| ton.
Mr.. William,H. L. Morecock, clerk Of tie
college board, resigned this position to-day.
His successor has not yet been chosen.
The following are the members Of the Wis
! itorial Board who were present: General
Joseph l.. Johnston, General VIM. B. Tall
ferro, Dr. John w. Lawson, DIR. NJ. III.
Barnes, of Nansemond; Judge Warner i.
Jones, of Gloucester; Il. Il. MunlOrd,
| Hon. Walter A. Edward. of Norfolk;
Judge Daingeriield, of Essex; Colonel
| Robert Mayo, Of Westm0reland; DIR.
+. G.. Booth, ID. Gardiner Tyler, Of Charles
City. Great disappointment was expressed
at the absence of Hon. John 4. Massey,
The final ball takes place tonight. stu
dents are now busy packing up their buds
and are leaving on every train.
The debate between the two societies last
night was upon the subject: "ResOlVed,
That the right of suffrage should be extend
| ed to women" the Phoenix taking the AZ
| firmatlye side, and were ably represented
/ by Mr.. X. l.. Counts, of Dickinson county,
and Mr.. l.. b. Byrd, of Highland county.
The PhilOmathean cOmbatted the resOlu-
ton right worthily by Mr.. :. O. Bland. Of
Gloucester, and Mr.. Il. T.. l.. Wat
kins, of Southampton. The debate
was opened by Mr.. Counts. He
was replied to by Mr.. Bland in forci-
| BILE speech, which was well received. The
other speakers, Mr.. Byrd and Mr.. Watkins,
both acquitted themselves well, and their
efforts were well received by the audience.
The speakers were introduced by the same
president as on the preceding night. The
committee awarded the medal TO Mr..
Counts, which announcement was received
amid loud and prolonged applause, waving
Of handkerchieis and society banners.