The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05

great deeds Of yalor performed by these
matchless sons of William and Mary. And
ia aliuding to the part she performed in ON
late war. be spoke Of the heroic devotion 10
duty and the undying patriotism displayed by
That grand old Roman. Colonel Benjamin s.
| Ewell. The mention Of the name Of this old
| hero. this ripe scholar. this knightly gentle
man brought forth a round of applause, which
| dled out only to be renewed again nj each
| repetition of his name. The General surpass-
| ed himself on this occasion. and when he con-
cluded was long aud loudly applauded.
:. The next sentiment proposed was vii
| llamsburg-her generous gates have always
been open 20 u.s. Mr.. Hughes responded TO
this in speech couched in beautiful language.
He paid high compliment 10 old Williams
BURG. and of the moral and refining influences
that surround the students of this college, Of
the kindness and hospitality of her citizens
He said that this college may confer degrees
Of bachelors of arts and masters Of arts but
that no student is properly equipped for life
until he has taken a mistress Of arts" from
among the pretty maldens for which old
Williamsburg is so famous.
The next and last toast was Virginia" TO
which Judge Waller h. Staples was called
upon TO respond. The Judge began by saying
when he was informed that he was expected
10 speak he told Mr.. Munford that he did not
know what TO speak about; that whatever
thoughts he might arrange would be appro-
priated by somebody else before il came his
turn n he was the last on the list. But when
told he was to respond to the sentiment Vir-
ginia' he said that is safe ticket for
everybody will applaud. whether you
say anything worth hearing or not.
The Judge then went on and said he would
speak of Old and New Virginia, as it is COM
monty called. but as for him he did not believe
that Old Virginia would ever die" The
speaker. continuing, spoke in eloquent praise
OF the past glory of our State, her present re-
sources and capabilities, and predicted for
her future full of usefulness, prosperity and
renown. This concluded the exercises. and
when the guests had departed on every hand
could be heard expressions of appreciation of
the speeches. many good judges saving that
they had never heard as many good post
prandial speeches on any one occasion in their
experience.
A PLEASING EPISODE.
Just before the guests assembled for dinner,
and while the Alumni Association was hold
ing its meeting. one Of the most pleasing cpl
sodes OF the whole commencement took
place on the college campus in front of the
main college building.
group OF students were seen standing on
the steps engaged in close conversation, and
in the midst of them stood the ever Jolly and
jovial Senator Stubs. In a few minutes the
rotund figure Of the popular legislator was
seen TO emerge from the crowd of students
and to approach DR.. Leonard Henley who
was standing conversng with a friend a few
feet away, and in jocuar way remarked 10
the Doctor that he disliked very
much to cane a man, especially one like
him. advanced in years. but that he would
have to perform the duty unpleasant as it
was. Then holding aloft a beautiful ebony
cane with head Of carved gold. on which
was inscribed. Presented 10 Dr. Leonard
Henley by the students of William and Mary,
session 1880 81" the Senator delivered
this token Of regard on the part of the
students TO the Doctor in chaste and ele-
CANT speech, setting forth in pathetic
language the love and esteem which these
young mon bore him for his kind and gen
erous attention to them.
The Doctor responded IN happy style &C
cepting this token of their regard and promis-
ing to keep in grateful remembrance Of the
students OF 90-'0l This action was prompt
ed Ivy the young men on account Of the
kindness and sympathetic attention shown
during the session whenever they were sick,
as the Doctor responded to every call of these
young men and never asked one cent OF
remuneration for mis- services. This act Of
gratitude on the part Of the students does
reflect credit upon them. and shows that they
are not wanting in high and generous i'm
pulse
The final ball had to be abandoned on ac-
count of the death Of one Of the students, but
not TO be outdone the Young Mems German
Club gave most delightful entertainment at
Cameron Hall last night. which was largely
attended. Dancing was kept up until late
hour. As grand finale to the week Of ex-
element and giddy whrl small-size cyclone
struck the town. accompanied by vivid light
ming and tremendous shower of hail. This
occurred about l1:45 p. NJ, and occasioned
much alarm. The windblew at fearful rate,
and much DAMAGE was done