Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-18
PRINCIPALS CHANGE.
Mr.. JULIAN p. THOMAS ASSUMES
CHARGE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Mr.. BowIes Bids His Associates Fareweh
and Receives Handsome Pres
ents-Others Installed.

The opening exercises at the High
School Building yesterday morning
were Of more than ordinary interest.
After the usual assembly in which the
scholars engage in singing, Mr.. William
A. Bowles, the retiring principal, made
a short address. in which he referred to
the pleasant relations and hearty CO.
operation that had existed in the High
School since bis appointment, and ex-
pressed his regret that circumstances
compelled him TO give up position I'D
which his heart as well as his head had
been engaged.
THE NEW PRINCIPAL.
He then introduced Mr.. Julian I.
Thomas, the new principal Of the High
School, in O very complimentary man
ner.
Mr.. Thomas said that he had no ad-
dress to deliver, but he would say that
he shared fully in the heartfelt sorrow
that pervaded the school at the de-
parture OF Mr.. Bowles. They were
companions in boyhood, went to school
together, and no one could feel more
deeply the change than be. He said ne
proposed to devote every energy to the
work TO which he had been assigned by
the pleasure OF the Board, and would
endeavor to keep the Richmond High
School up to its present high standard.
He could hardly expect to do more. he
appealed to the teachers and scholars 10
aid him in the work OF the school; TO
feel that this was their school, and that
in its success they have deep and
abiding interest.
THE SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS.
Mr.. William +. Fox SAID as Superin-
tendent OF the Public Schools OF the
city he could but feel deeply the loss OF
Mr.. Bowles from the system. During
his four years of service he had added 10
his reputation as a talented, courteous,
and valuable educator. The best wishes
of all connected with the system will fol-
low him in his new field OF labor.
In regard to Mr.. Thomas, the new
principal, Mr.. Fox said : "He has
achieved an eminent success as An edu-
Gator and has made Marshall School one
of the best in the system so much so
that the teachers and pupils OF that
school we're greatly opposed to his trans
fer TO the High School. His success IN
another field is the best guarantee that
he will do excellent work III his new
field if he shall receive the hearty sup
port of the teachers and pupils OF the
High School" Mr.. Fox urged them to
give Mr.. Thomas the same earnest sup
port that they had extended to his pre-
decessor, and by their warm-hearted re-
ception make him feel at home In his
work. He asked them to do this now
in Difference to the commendation OF
Mr.. Rowles and himself. He felt sure
that they would very willingly give Mr..
Thomas such support on his own ac-
count as soon as they had an opportu-
nifty to become acquainted with bim'
KIND WORDS FROM MAJOR cAPERs.
Mr.. Fox then introduced Major James
II. Capers, of the School Board. Mr..
Capers said while Mr.. Bowles's resigna-
ton was unanimously regretted by the
board, Mr. Thomas's selection was the
unanimous choice Of the board. While
no man could have done better than Mr..
Bowles. and he felt proud Of his record
in the public schools Of Richmond, he
was more than pleased that they had
been able TO secure one who, Ike bis
predecessor, also had grand record. III
energy and determination would accom-
plish it he felt that the High School
would continue on its career OF pros
perity.
THE LIFE OF LEE.
The Superintendent called up the boys
OF the graduating classes and MAJOR
Capers informed them that he had Of
fered n handsome prize for the best
original essay on the "Life and Charac-
ter of General Robert +. Lee" to be
delivered at the commencement exer-
cjses of the Richmond High School IN
June. 1891. He hoped all OF them
would compete for the prize and each do
his very best.
PRESENTATION TO Mr.. BowIEs
The teachers and pupils of the High
School, desiring to show their substan'
tial appreciation of the late principal
MIR. William a. Bowles, presented hin
with a very beautiful and valuable SCI
of solid-silyer spoons. a silver ladle, anc
silver dessert-spoon-all handsomely en-
graved and enclosed in plush boxes.
The resignation OF Mr.. Bowles is uni
versally regretted by both teachers anl
scholars Of the High School, and theli
best wishes will 90 with him whereye
his lot may be cast.
MARSHALL AND VALLEY SCHOOLS.
Mr.. Albert II. Hill, who was trans
ferred from the Valley School, has en-
tered on his duties as principal OF Mar
shall School.
Mr.. Leroy S. Edwards, the newly-ap
pointed principal OF the Valley School
took charge of the same on Wednesda.
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