Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-14
THE PEN AND CHISEL,
LITERATURE AND ART At RICHMOND
COLLEGE LAST NIGHT.
Annual Address Before tho Historical and
Geographical Society-The dwelling
OF the Eiiyson Bust.

The friends Of Richmond College crowd
ed the large chapel of the institution last
night. The assemblage was strikingly
representative Of the cultivation of Rich
mond and was about equally divided as TO
sexes.
Tho evening was devoted to the Joint ex-
erclses Of the united anniversary addresses
before the Society for Historical and Geo
graphical Study and the unveiing of the
bust Of the late Henry X Ellyson. pre-
sented To the institution by his children
H. Theodore, j. Taylor, William, and Miss
Bette Ellyson.
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The annual address before the society
was hrst on the programme. Professor
Boatwright presided for that organization
and opened the exercises in q few we'll
chosen remarks. He gave succinct his
tory OF the formation of the society, its
objects and its works. and after calling at
tentlon 20 the fact that its papers had
been saught Tor publication By the press in
troducet the orator of the evening, Mr. X.
A. Brock. secretary of the Southern and
the Virginia Historical Societies.
Mr.. BROOKS ADDRESS.
After congratulating the Geographical and
Historical Society upon its imposing and COM
prehensyo title. Nj. Brock called attention TO
the coincidence that other preceding societies In
virginia had as broad titular scope-the Virginia
Historical AMI Philosophical Society. organized
In 1881. and the Society for the Diffusion OF Use
ful knowledge, instituted at Williamsburg in
May, 1913. He expressed the hope that the so
ctcty addressed would IN its earnest and CO.
operative Investigations have In useful results a
golden irutiOn. He then proceeded to VIM
dicate the Colonial Eireinian from the
charge of intolerance Of those differing from
him in religious tenets. and exhibited not only
that the Intolerance was chiefly In a require
ment oi the payment OF a tax TO support local
government. but that opposing measures were
larse'y induced by the Incorporate utteranccs
OF tho ID DssenterH themselves. lie thought IL
conclusive that the Quakers were allowed 10
worship In their own mceting-hOuses a. early NJ
1850 and proved that they were legally licensed
10 do 20 In 1892. AZ to alleged immortality Of
tho Episcopal clergy, he held that not half
score OF such errant ministers were on record.
Tho laws Of virginia required morality and
church attendance and punished vice. gaming.
drunkenness. etc, until the Revolution, as ycri-
ned by Jennings States.
But FEw CoNvICTs ~ TUE COLONY.
Mr.. Brock concusiycly indicated the Virgin
iara nom the slIr that they were descended from
convi-i-. ana proved but few sucn were sent To
the colony. and that stringent enactments were
made 10 exclude them.
He exhibited that in gentle lineage that Of the
NHHttltf- IN lncDulfrttbif fNiDtttt WIS t-ltb-
li-hel prc-eminently above that Of any other
colony.
lie made a strong defence Of Virginia in its
past relations to slavery, proving that II was
Affixed by New England and Old England
- Mr Brock added materially to the presenta-
tions of the Nirginiln In culture AMI socially
Acslr-. Meredith and Page made recently ia ad-
dresses ~ Emory aud Henry and William and
Marv Colleges, commenting highly the Efforts OF
these gentlemen.
A glowing picture was given OF the refine
ment- aud comforts " life Just prior to the Ro-
yOiI.lou.
lie closed with an earnest Invocation Ms TO tho
coming historian Of Nirginan, trusting that he
might arse fIom the membership of the society
before him.
The BUST UNVEILED.
At the conclusion Of Mr. Brooks address,
winch occupied about three quarters OF an
hour and WAS frequently Interrupted by
applause. Rev. DR.. II. A. Upper. Rev. Dr..
". ". Landrum, and Hon. }. l.. Nj. Curry
ascended the platform and the unyeiling
proceedings were lnaugurated.
Dr. Upper. president, TOR the Library
Committee and the trustees. announced
that the bust would be presented on behalf
Of Alr. Ellyson's children by Dr. Landrum.
whom he characterized as a asl!ver-tOngued
speaker. and received on behalf of those
he represented by DR.. Curry, OF whose
eloQueuce he also spoke in the highest
terms. DR.. Iupper also paid strong trl-
but 10 the memory OF Mr.. EllySOn rs "A
."I al Virgln.an. and spoke IN glowing
,.rt'.s of the genius Of the sculptor Valsn-
tine.
Dr. Landrum's Presentation speech.
Rev. DIR. w. W. LaLdrum, in presenting
the bust. said:
Nr. President OF the Board Of Trustees,- AFTER
tho interesting and Instructive exercises OF the
ltt.. q a -
teen both "A privilege aud al honor. have been
chosen az the proper vehicle for committing into
your custody, whith. believe you VIII agree
with M 70 BE-. a lifting aud beautiful IMPRESSION
Of nlial pioty. Long before virgil sans
the devotion Of Eneas o his father
Anchlse- AMI eyer afterwards hilll pieiy
hns occupied high place IN the MINDS o
r.vercnt men. Oriental nations deem II th'
fruit and Hover, the sum AMI substance vi re-
ngion, millions among them RECOGNIZING no soi'
but their fOicfathcr-. Revelation, while con
icmning iiOlatry of ancestors, einDodies ma
ui,ty In tho decalCeuc and accompanies th'
commandment with precious promise: honOl
thy father and thy moincr that thy days may Df
long ia the land which the Lord thy God siyetf
thee
WORTHY TO BIZ HOSORSp.
He whom lis children would honor to-nigh
was emInently worthy, 40 much so that not Il
honor his memory would Dc 10 dishohCr lLcni
Selves As a father, my admiration Tor MN va
such that can we'll commend HIN u the stddy
and imitation OF all fathers IN this community
fathcrhOOi. as he understood It's neahlhS' wa
sacieG, an Office under God, which, IKE the con
ceptions Of the ancient pgtrlGrchs, demanded
the faithful exercise Of all tho duties Oi "prC-
pnet priest, and king OF the household. ss q
father, his dis 'ipne whs kind, but nrin candid
but cOnsideratc and aftctOnatc. As iHthri
hls character enforced his commands, his *
ample illustrated his preccpts. his daily HE
bOia private and public, beng the incarnation o
his creed-domestic, social, political, financial
ani religions.
MA children do well 20 rise up and call hin
blessed. More, they have boon led 70 modestly
entertain tho belief that because Of his puoh'
services IN the city. the State, and In the country
al large, as the friend and promoter oL true re-
ugion, good government, genuine fciOril' ant
sound culture, their father = name bc.ons5 10
larger circle than the hearthstone. IL has see m
90 proper 20 them. therefore, In which opinion
have 40 doubt thousands cOniur, tuHl SOM ~
mortal should be erected 10 him, ana that i
should be- placcd and safely preserved III th'
halls Of this Institution, t. whose welfare he de
voted 50 many years OF loyal and loving service
aud where his friends aud the successive gene
railous Of Ingenious youth OF the college IAHl
ponder his character aud career
CORRECT REPRESENTATION.
So have come % present 10 tho Board OF Trus
tees this marble bust, correct representative
Of Tho face features. and expression OF the nobl'
original, as mus, ever be the proiuct OF 'aien
tines chisel: and do rs his late pastor, OF
bsuan OF Henry lu'Ni'tr .-''s'DHf ~
Taylor Ellysou, Of william Ellyson, snd OF Bet
tic Eilyson, sons and daughter Ot Henry hee!
ing E.lyson, for thirty years member OF th
corporation and for FIX years prc7iuent vi lH'
Board Of Trustees Of Richmond College.
The bust, which Was covered with
dark cloth. rested on column placed us
| IN rear of the reading-dcsk, and as Dr. Ian
drum uttered the last words Of ms address
| he removed the cloth, this act being tn
signal of tremendous burst OF applause
Dr. Curry's Acceptance.
DIR. Curry in receiving the bust for th
Library Committee and the trustees SAID
The Library Committee and trustees recely
most gratefully from his family The bust OF thci
| late president and value II the more highly De
cause II Il the produ OF the skill and genius o
our great sculptor and distinguished lownsniaii
They wl. place IL In the collection which the col
lego Is making Of persons renowned III the VAN
| Gus walss OF lie. Henry X. Ehy-on was Typ
| cal American, a ft Illustration OF edmOcrath
| IDEAS and of the spirit oi our free institutions
lie couau, red the accidents OF his social ana pc
| cuniary environments. by personal, not inner
| tied qualities, by pluck, perseverance, prompt
ness exactuess fidelity 10 duty, Stainless intcg
| rity be won high trusts achieved distinction II
civil and ecclesiastical positions, and secured th
| respect, admiration. aud affection oi I'M
| people. The Historical society, an honor Y
Professor BOatwrlght, It's originator anu 10 'hi
| constitution, cannot md III our Colonial or SUD
| gcuuent records accounts OF marriages, births
SUGGESTIONS, legitimacy of royal iamiiles III WI
have ampler and better scope IN do1hciiting lh'
| lives OF the men and women who are mo expo
nrnts % our democratic repubnc- M. Eii!sol
was OF these. a man Of intense individuality, o
Robustness Of character, OF strong convictions