The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-04
WILLIAM And MARY COLLEGE.
Closing Exercises Of the Session Of 1890
and 1891.
CELEBRATION OF THE PHGNIy SOCIETY.
Address TO the Graduates by Rev. DIR. DICK
tnson-Diplomas, Distinctions ana
schoIarshIps-AlumniA Association

WILLIAMSBURG. Va, July S.-ISpecall--
The celebration Of the pbonix Literary Soci-
etv was grand success. The chapel library
Railways. windows and doors were hlieu WIN
people anxious 70 hear the speeches. Inc oiu
college and the grounds were more primarily
Illuminated than on any previous occasion.
The ward and in fact all of the surroundings
seened 10 take on an additional degree OF
beauty, as if TO do special honor to the occa-
sion. ;.,. ..-.,.o- b,
The exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. MIR. Bishop, after which MT Taylor OF
Norfolk, president OF the society arse ' anu
In a graceful little speech welcomed the audi
euce. aud especially thanked the ladies for
He then introduced the first speaker. Mr..
T. n. Witten. who declaimedin very credlta-
bic manner The Poet Priest" Then fol-
lowed the essays. the first by Mr.. h. IL.
Rridges on industrial Education and the
second by Mr.. X. s. Coupland on The Rele-
ton of William and Mary to Virginia" Both
these essays were well written and renected
credit upon these young men. .,,.
The president then introduced Mr.. william
L. Bib, If Roanoke. who arose ana was
greeted with perfect storm OF applause winch
showed nj once be was favorlte, and ms ell
fort proved that he is worthy Of his popularity
His subject was In MemOriam. ana ne
handled his subject as with a masters hand.
At the close of his address there seemed 10 Dc
no end Of beautiful bouquets. when Weie
showered upon him, and he was warmly
congratulated.
THK DEBATE.
Then followed the debate, in which the
question was: Resolved. that the present
indications point 10 the perpetuity OF me
American Government" The affirmative SIDE
was taken bv Mr.. X. &. Child and the mega
A - Sol a
speeches were far above mediocrty, and
showed care and preparation.
ANNUAL GRAFTON.
The exercises we're concluded with the ora
ton by Mr.. Harris l.. Moss on the theme. "A
Curse May Prove Crown" This speech was
well conceived gracefully delivered, and
would have done credit TO much older head.
spEEcHs TO THE GRADUATES.
Tho chapel, library, and every available
nook and corner of the college within hearing
distance Of the speakers rOstTum was again
filed with people 10 hear the speeches to be
delivered. one 10 the graduating class by llr.
Dickinson, of the, Religious Herald. hich-
mond. and the other 10y Mr.. William Rey-
nOlds. of Baltimore. before the Alumni Asso-
citation
DISTINCTIONS CONFERRED.
Before the speaking began President Tyler
proceeded TO deliver the distlnctOns>ln the
various schools These make up a list too
long for publication, but the following are the
graduates:
School of Modern Science, Political EconO-
my and Civil Governmental. L. Bridges, X.
S. Coupland. F. G. Williams
School of Mathematics. A. c. Chandler,
T. ID. Lpscomb, l.. X. Warren. Jr.
School Of latin-H. L. Fauntleroy.
School of French-T. Taylor, p. S. Stephen
son
School of Natural Science-R S. Coupand.
Department of PedagogiesH. J.. Bridges.
The following degrees were then announced
as follows
Iicentates Of Instruction-W. L. Bibb Of
Roanoke; II. l.. Bridges of Gloucester county;
j. u. Burgess, of southampton county; b. j.
Bailey, of Brunswick county; L. ID. Lips
comb, of Albemarle county; G. w. Mapp,
Accomac; b. w. Shelton. of Norfolk county;
w. q. Stephenson, of southampton county;
G. G.. Williams, of Essex county.
BACHELORS OF ARTS.
IA G. Chandler Of Caroline county r. S.
COPELAND Of Williamsburg, p. ID. Lipscomb
of Albemarle.
DIR. DIcKINsoE's SPEECH.
President Tyler then introduced lev. A. f.
Dickinson, Of Richmond and IN doing so said
that he represented over 1000 600 people and
had done as much for education as any man
in the South. The Doctor read from his
Life" lie said his was an easy task-that Is.
to tell others what to do. "A man can do
this even though he be a failure himself
He proceeded in an eloquent strain TO give
words of encouragement and cheer TO the
young men Just starting III life. Ito warned
them against becoming members OF that great
army of men who have positive employment,
bat are waiting for something TO turn up.
He cautioned them against trusting TO chance.
and illustrated this idea by comparing the
crop upon one acre of land and that grown
upon the other. There was no chance there
one was poor and inadequate ana the other
rioh and copous. His speech throughout
was very much in this strain, containing
words Of sound wisdom and wholesome adj
vice.
MEDALS AWARDED.
At the conclusion of this address the fol-
lowing medals were awarded by Professor II.
S. Bird in few we'll chosen remarks: The
BraffertOn gold medal 10 the best prepared
student in the schools of pedagogies, was
given to Mr. Herbert Lee Bridges The Brat
ferton silver medal to G.. w. Stephenson.
These medals are the gifts of the generous
friend .and .alumnus of the college. Mr.. Earl
Waller Blodgett, late Of Nonkers. n. Y, but
as present residing IN the Philippine islands.
SCHOLARSHIPS.
The Corcoran. Chancellor Graves and
Soutter scholarships were then awarded by
Hon James N. Stubs. The first TO Mr..
Harry T. Tyler of Prince William county; the
second to Mr.. Stamper, of Bloxtont the third
t. Mr.. L. X. Warren. of Williamsburg. the
fourth TO Mr. J. A. G. Chandler, of Caroline.
Mr.. Stubs awarded these prizes in humOr-
GUS and entertaining speech. at the same
time taking occasion 10 compliment the re-
cipents and TO urge upon them increased efforts
in the future and prove themselves worthy of
the confidence of their instructors.
After these awards President Lyon c. TYLER
announced that the session of 1890 81 was at
an end, and recommended the audience TO
the tender mercies Of the Alumni Association.
which would then be addressed by Mr.. Viii
liam Reynolds Of Baltimore