Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-16
TIE sEPARArE-cAR BILL LAID OVER.
Mr.. WILSON ELECTED PRESIDENT.
The Gifted Congressman Chosen by the
Richmond College Trustees.

The trustees Of Richmond College had a
full and rather,prolonged session yester-
day. Among those present from a distance
were Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry, Judge Is. T.
Gunter, Rev. DIR. Thomas ). Dunaway, A.
j. Montague, Esq, of Danyille; Judge
Barkesdale. Halifax county; Captain John
@. Griffin, Portsmouth; DR.. Pitcher, Pc
tersburg; DR.. j. Il. Garlick, Rev. DR.. A. L.
Owen, and others.
Hon. William L. Wilson, IL. D.. now a
distinguished member of Congress from
West Virginia, was elected president of
the college from July 1st next. 1t IS not
known positively that DIR. Wilson will az
cept, but the trustees will leave no effort
untried to get his services.
DR.. Curry, president OF the board and
Hon. j.. Taylor Ellyson were appointed q
committee to wait on Mr.. Wilson and tor
mally apprise him of his election.
The action Of the trustees has been talk
ed of for q long time, and is directly in the
line of the suggestions made by DR.. Curry
at the annual meeting in June last. While
several other names had been mentioned
in connection with the presidency, 1t was
foregone conclusion that the gifted West
Virginia Congressman would be rendered
the position, for which he is in every way
eminently fitted, He is man Of fine
scholarly attainments, and has displayed
wonderful executive ability. He is practi-
cal and obseryant, and will be an orna-
ment to the institution.
AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR.
This was the most interesting and i'm
portant step taken by the board, but other
items OF business will interest the friends Of the
college, Professor Gaines's mathematics
classes having grown 10 the large proportion OF
100 students IL was determined 20 give him an
assistant. Professor James Il. Redd, OF this city,
distinguished graduate OF the college, will be
offered the position for the remainder OF the
year.
The trustees also adopted a resolution ex-
cusinR Professors BOatWright and Gaines from
college work after June LIST TO attend for four
months the summer schools OF Berlin, Germany.
These young men are rejecting great credit on
the college, and the board was cordial IN ex-
pressing approval Of their proposed trip 10 the
Continent.
The scope Of the lectures under the Thomas en-
dOWment was enlarged at the request OF the
donors, and increased interest and efficiency
viii DO added to this valuable lecture course.
THE COLLEGE IN GOOD SHAPE.
Various suggestions OF tho Financial Secretary
and other members OF the board looking % In
creased efficiency along various lines OF college
progress were successfully pressed. The Chair-
man Of the faculty gave good account OF the
session. The 200 students present are doing
well. Health prevails, and the general good
order Of the session was complmented- The
BOARD extended the period OF Christmas holiday
four days beyond the usual time.
Not the least interesting event OF lab0rous
day was tho delightful lunch served by tho la
dies OF the second Baptist church, under the d.
rection OF Messrs. Walter Bowie and Frank X.
Steel Hon. George b. Steel was present and
gave dllgent attention TO the comfort OF the dis
tnguished guests.