Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-05
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
Address Of Colonel Reynolds Before the
Alumni NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
[Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l

rCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. July 4.-When the
DISPATCH report Of the college finals closed
Yesterday, Colonel Reynolds. of Baltimore.
had Just taken the platform 70 deliver the
annual address to the Alumni Association.
The Colonel chose as his subject The
Tvpical Reformer," theme which he han
died in a mastery manner.
Cpon the close of Colonel Reynolds's re-
marks Judge Staples, who occupied a seat
on the platform, was loudly called tor and
responded in speech that was very happy,
recounting his experience a. q student OF
William and Mary and wishing that he
was boy again.
ELECTION W OFFICERS.
The Alumni ASSOCIATION then met IN an
nual session. Hon. Is. Il. Nun ford was re-
elected president. with X. NJ. Hughes,
ESQ, of Norfolk; Captain Alexander ID.
Pavne, of Wairenton. and Dir. =. Gordon
Cumming. OF Hampton, rs first. second:
and third vlce-presidentsrespectively and
u. ID, Cole. secretary ana treasurer. Colo
mel Lamb, Hon. James j.. Gordon, and
Major Charles s. StringfellOw were APP
pointed a committee to look into the teasl-
bilIty of laying the cornerstone or me-
mortal hall in July, 1892.
Bi-cFSTENSIAL CELEBRATION.
A committee was named TO take into
consideration the subject of the bi-centen-
NAL celebration OF this college and report
the result OF its efforts at the next meeting
in July. 1892, of which committee three
shall constitute quorum.
Mr.. Hughes offered a resolution, which
was adopted, that the thanks of this asso-
citation be. and they arc hereby, rendered
William Reynolds. Esq, of Baltimore. for
his address delivered this day before IT.,
! and that he be requested to furnish copy
of the same to the Secretary for publlca-
| ton.
At p. NJ. the annual dinner to the
alumni took place in the large and beauti-
| ful dining hall of the college hotel.
ACTION OF THE BOARD.
The Board OF Visitors adjourned last
night after full investigation into the
general management of the college, which
| they found 10 be most satisfactory. The
| board elected Mr.. W. Il. Bibb, Of Roanoke.
assistant to Professor Hall IN the School of
History and English. and Mr. ii. l.. Bridges,
| of Gloucester. assistant TO Professor Bird
| IN the Normal Department. Both of these
Young gentlemen were given the degree OF
l.. |. at the late final, and are well qualified
| for their new duties. which they Will enter
upon in October next.
Very few of the young men are now
here. large numbers having left on the
| morning trains, ana me REMAINDER VIII
leave for their homes tomorrow.
VISITORS.
Among the many visitors here is Mr.. w.
r. Munford. who is located in Newport
| News. engaged IN the real estate business.
| Mr.. Munford is brother OF Hon. b. Is
| Munford, of Richmond.
A large german was given last night OF
Cameron Hall, which was kept up until
nearly o'clock this morning. number
of strangers were present.
There was also q swell entertainment ut
The Grove, the residence of DIR. Booth.
Among those who attended were Judge
Waller r. Staples. Hon. James l.. Gordon,
and Wyndam X. Meredith. Esq.
FERMENTATION.
At the close of the exercises yesterday
the students Of William and Mary present
ed to DR.. Leonard Henley, in a happy
speech by Hon. James n. Stubs, hand.
some and costly ebony gold-headed cane
on which was the following inscription
Presented TO DR.. Leonard Henley by the
students OF William and Mary-SessioI
| 1890 -'gl The Doctor, though full of emo,
ton. responded most eloquently and hap
pily with heartfelt thanks and outdid him.
self.
The cane was given because the Doctor
had attended them during the session, not
expecting fee or reward.