The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-05
"VERITAS V0S LIBERABIT."
THE NEW RANDOLPH MACON
ACADEMY.


Dedicated to Learning on Independence
D.x-Iarxe Attendance of Representa-
five Educators and Citizens at Its Site at
Bedford City.
BEDFORD CITY, July Especial J.
The Peaks of Otter never witnessed
oountcnance than they did to-day.
IL was one Of the happiest in their history,
and from hill and hill the trees nodded their
approval, while the summer sun tinged the
landscape. The event was the dedication
of the Randolph-Macon Academy, and no
man present that has the education Of our
southern sons at heart could fail 10 have
been impressed by the suspicious Iopening
OF the Academy.
THRoSGs ATTEND.
Throughout the morning up 10 IL A. NJ.
roads leading 20 the academy were filled
with vehicles, the citizens OF Bedford coun-
~ attending en- masse. In every incoming
train, contingents from Virginia and South
ern States camo. The large and beautiful
assembly hall was totally inadequate 10 ac-
commodate the crowd, fully one thousand
people being present. The fair women OF
the Piedmont section played no small part
in the identifying Of the hall, and the beau
~ of Bedford lassies added much to the at
Effectiveness Of the scene.
on THE PLATFORM.
Among those who occupied seats on the
platform were DR.. Leo ROsser, Virginia !
Rev. W. +. Judkins, Rev. a. +. Dickinson,
Rev. Moses ID. Iloge, Hon. W. W. Berry,
DIR. Whitehead, Of Lynchburg; Rev. Dr. ;.
s. Cox, Rev. DR.. BOYLE, Baltimore; X. >.
Conrad, Of Harris0nburg; c. Il. Winfree,
Professor Orman Stone, W. W. Thornton,
Judge kilday and Captain Marks, of Pc
tersburg; George Neirlle, of Portsmouth;
Lewis b. Ames, Of Norfolk; Rev. Richard
Ferguson, President Dreher, OF Roanoke
College Professor Moorehead, of W ashingtOn
Prof. w. NJ. Thornton, Of the University of
Virginia; Professors Smith, Il. NJ. Smith,
Kern, Buchanan and Shepherd of Ran
dolph- Macon; Trustees, Cox and Boyle,
Rev. W. L. Edwards, Richard Irby, Rev.
DIR. }. j. Lafierty. Prot. ID. Puryear, Capt.
J. III. ii. Figgatt, Capt. X. j. Anderson.
There were also seated on the platform
members OF the new faculty, and among those
present were G. j. Hunt, Judge kilby, Of
Suffolk; Robert +. Richardson, b. Nj.
Qua-les, Mr.. w. T. Sutherlin, Of Danville;
4. Winfree, OF Lynchburg; X. h. Clayton,
Thomas Berry, James Berry, o. w. Kelsey,
james X. Guy. Hon. W. W. Berry and >.
II. Puiliam.
THANKS RETURNED.
Professor W. w. Smith. at II O'Clock, be-
fore introducing Hon. W. W. Berry, re-
turned thanks to wOrkmen and architect
for the grand completion of the building
Hon. W. w. Berry was introduced by Prof.
Smith, and at once proceeded 10 thank the
latter for his great efforts in behalf of the
college. Mr.. Berry also extended in warm
est terms an old Virginia welcome to every
visitor. In his address, Mr.. Berry alluded
10 the Fourth Of July as the birth OF
nation, making the simile of this day as
being the birth Of Rugby. Governor John
u. Gordon. OF Georgia, who was expected
10 deliver the response 10 the address vel
come delivered by Hon. W. w. Berry, tele-
graphed that it was impossible for him to
be here, owing TO the fact that the Confede-
rate Association Of Georgia meets to-day. \
letter OF regret was received from Governor
Mckinney.
HON. J. ii. II. FIGGATT's ADDRESS.
MIR. Berry's address was responded TO by
Hon. J. III. Ii. figgatt. He made an excel
lent address, and was listened TO with great
interest. Mr.. Figgatt paid high tribute
10 the donors Of the academy.
The audience sang hymn, after which
Rev. DIR. moses ID. Iioge offered feryent
PRAYER. Dr. John T.. Edwards read Scrip
lures from Proverbs the sth for the occa-
son, which was followed by the singing OF
the Coronation hymn, given out by Dr.
Leonidas R0sser.
DIR. MOSES d. HoGE.
Owing to some unexpected reason
Bishop A. w. Wilson failed 10 be present.
In his stead Professor w. W. Smith intro
duccd, in glowing words, DIR. Nj. ID. Hoge,
who delivered one OF mis- excellent charac-
teristic addresses. In the course of his re-
marks, be said this day is success OF Ran
dolph- bacon College with such child as this
as feeder. He closed with beautiful
benediction upon the school.
At the conclusion Of DIR. H0ge's address,
the alumni song was sung by the audience,
after which, remarks were made by dis
distinguished visitors.
VISITORS REMARKS.
The first one 10 speak was DIR. Ira Rem
sen, acting president Of Johns Hopkins I'm
iversity. lie made an excellent talk on
college training, and showed the imp0r-
lance ofintemediate schools between public
schools and colleges.
Professor William NJ. Thornton, chair
man of the faculty Of the University OF Viz
ginia, also made short address upon col
leges and universities.
Professor Morehead, of Washington and
Lee University, was the next speaker
called upon. lie presented, in happy terms,
congratulations and greetings OF Washing
ton and Lee, and also paid gracious tri-
butte TO intermediate schools.
Professor Puryear, Of Richmond College,
made an appropriate talk. Attimes he was
quite amusing, and no one that spoke was
received more graciously than DIR. Hoge
and Professor Puryear. In his address
latter paid a glowing tribute 10 Professors
David Duncan and Landon {. Garland.
Professor Holiday, OF Hampden Sidney;
Professor Dreher, Of Roanoke; Professor
William X. Abbott, OF Bedford, and Profess
sor Miles, OF Emory and Henry, also spoke.
In his address, Professor Abbott said; "rhe
best that can do college good to-day is the
living letter utterances OF living teachers.
! congratulate the city OF Bedford"
AT the conclusion OF this gentleman's re-
marks, a hymn composed for the occasion,
was sung by all present. The tune was
america"
The dedicatory prayer was offered In q
feryent manner, after which, the doxology
was sung.
Rev. Moses ID. Hoge pronounced the bene-
; diction.
BANQUET.
At the conclusion Of the exercises ban
quet was served In the mess hall. The oc-
casion was one OF much enjoyment. Dur
. INK the repast the Bedford City Band gave a
concert Ia the assembly hall.
AT night beautiful pyrotechnic display
was given In the grounds In front Of the
building. A great many visitors staying at
the academy enjoyed the display very much.
Tomorrow trip will be made by the
visitors 10 the Peaks OF Otter, nine miles
distant. A whole day Is occupied In the
trip. Ali the guests, except those who
came nom Bedford CITY, were fed by the
academy authorities. When II Is taken in
consideration that over five hundred were
fed at meal, the undertaking was a great
one. Every thing went OF In frstclass
order, and the management deserve great
deal IL credit.
s0NE OF THOSE PRESENT.
Among those gentlemen who represent.
ed educational institutions were: DIR. Ira
licmsen, Johns-Hopkins University; DIR.
LandOn Garland, Vanderbilt University; |