The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-05
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
Judge Roger Gregory Elected as Pre- =
fes-or of Law.

! The trustees of Richmond College met at
) o'clock yesterday afternoon. and con-
tinued in session several hours. performing
important duties. They were specially
called to hear the report Of committee APP
pointed in June last to nominate pro-
| fessOr for the 4. {. Williams school Of Law.
Judge Roger Gregory was the choice Of the
committee. and the trustees confirmed the
recommendation by election.
Judge Gregory j. Of King William
county. was graduated from the law school
of the University in the class Of $50, "leav-
ing behind him. as Professor Minor says,
'an impression Of vigorous abilities, great
industry and irrcproachable character
lie at once entered upon the practice Of the
law in his native county rs a partner Of
Hon. Il. B. Douglass. who then POSSESSED "A
state reputation rs a politician and adyo-
cate BY the beginning Of the war Judge
Gregory had attained position among tie
first at the bar in his section, among whom
were John b. Young. Raleigh L. Daniel,
Patrick II. Aylctt. Judge James NJ. JET
fries and Colonel William K. Aylott, a
class-mate.
AFTER THE WAR.
After the war he resumed the practice in
his county, and has easily held his position
in the front rank Of the bar, being engaged
on one side or the other of almost every case
of importance.
In 1869 ne was elected Judge of the
County Court. aud served rs such for siN
years. distinguishing himself as an able
judge. SO that he was vigorously pressed
hy many for the circuit judecship. to which
! Hon. \. Browne Evans was Lately appointed
| by the Governor. lie was elected 10 and
,rged term as member Of the House Of
| Delegates Of Virginia. His accurate ac-
quaintaucc With the principles and practice
| Of the law. his ripe experience as a Judge,
| his practical LnOwledge Of the affair OF
| life. his patient industry, his courteous man
uers. his high character and successful life
| all mark him as pre-emincntly ntted Tor Tie
position 10 which he has been invited. One
of the Judges Of the highest courts IN lhr
state, recommending the appointment, said
81 but speak the language Of
| all the LAWYERS who know hiu
when say th Il he is Justly esteemed. n
one Of the most accurateand Wcll-ulormed
! lawyers in NirginiJ. ! will add, what you
no doubt know already, that this gentleman
is 50 amiable, courteous and gentle IN hl-
life and character. and ms manners are 40
| friendly and kind. that be- is especially
lifted. if he will accept the place, to instruct
| the Young
Judge Gregory i brothcr-in-law q
Major Otway :. Allen. and has large So
clal and financial acquaintance IN this city
Professor SMITHS DEATH.
The Trustees took action in regard to Prof.
smiths death. appointing committee io
prepare a memorial and 60 take such steps
~ they may deem appropriate 90 honor Inc
deceased scholar and teacher.
| Il il understood that provisional ar
! rangcment will Dee made for the session ol
| lSgOgl. and flll Professor viii be elected
To- the chair in June next. committee
was appointed To- secure suitable man
| pro tempOre.
Affer other work. mostly Of a routine ma
ture. the Board adjourned. Rev. 4. III. lty'
land. -. d., secretary. after two weeks r.
spite in the country, was al hi, post. lie
| will lac in the city several DAYS.