Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
i. II. Hamberlin, who .ead selection

J.. II. Hamberlin, who read selection
entitled "An Old Family Servant
Or. AGREE alluded to Professor Ham
berlin's services IN connection with the
college. and referring to the fact that ne
would leave the institution next session
he said 4: Wherever he goes he shall
still DO ours.
The handsome young clocntionist ac-
knowledged tho compliment with his
accustomed grace and then commenced
the reading. His selection was an ex-
ccllent one and afforded fine scope Tor
the speaker. who never acquitted HIN
self In better style. He mimicked the
old.time' negro TO perfection. and AZ
times had his auditors convulsed with
laughter. When mo resumed his seat
the vigorous applause of his audience
clearly evidenced the extent oil MS
popularity.
The Glee Climb concluded the pro-
gramme by singing i" strike Warm 1onr
Cordial Hands" The three congs they
rendered and the melodies of the first
two were composed 10y Professor Ham
berlin for the use and possession OF the
students and alumni. They were al
exceilently rendered.
Busy session OF the Trustees.
The Board OF Trustees Of the college
were IN session yesterday from II O'Clock
in the morning until in the afternoon,
and during the time they transacted an
immense amotnt OF routine business.
Owing 10 some embarrassment con
nected with their work the trustees de-
cided 10 postpone the election OF presl-
dent of the institution until some future
time. The name Of Professor Otis Ma
son. Of the Department of tthnology
of the Smithsonian Institute, was con-
sidercd by the committee appointed 70
make recommendations for the once,
but owing to the postponement u was
not mentioned before the trustees. Ihey
are anxious. however, to select good
man as soon as the opportunity oAcis
itself. r
IL was decided to create a school OF
civics and history Mt the college, ana
the roport of the Committee on Educa-
ton recommended ai"ong other suggcS-
tions that Professor Il jatwnght be al
lowed to deliver Il series of lectures on
German literature. These lectures VIII
be given in addition to those regularly
delivered az the college and a small Zee
will be charged those who hear them,
Various equipments for the school OF
modern languages IN the way oil MAPS
Nc. were recommended, while addl-
tional apparatus was also ordered to IN.
c;litate the students III the schools Oh
science.
Professor II. T.. Gaines was unanl.
mouslv reelected to ill the char OF
mathematics.
DIR. HYLAND TENDERED VACATION.
The trustees voted Dr. Charles H.
Fvland. the efficient financial secretary
of the college, a three-months vacation
and full pav during his absence. The
business affairs OF the institution will he
in charge OF some person selected ny
the Finance Committee during ms aD-
sence from the city.
The Committee on Library reported
excellent management In this depart
meut. and $50 books have been recently
added to the splendid collection. A
beautiful bust OF the late Henry k.
Fllvson and an excellent portrait OF the
the late 4. c. Williams have been con-
tributel as ornaments for the hall and
were gladly received. There are now H.
400 volumes IN the library,
Twen.y-one degrees were conferred
by the trustees. and OF this number
three were received by the masters OF
arts, seven by bachelors OF law, and
eleven by bachelors OF arts.
The board also conferred the degree
of d. d. upon Rev Samuel c. Clopton,
of this city.
Another meeting Of the trustees will
be held to-day when they will elect a
chairman of the faculty for the ensuing
session.
The Commencement Tonight.
The commencement exercises at the
college will close tonight with the de-
livery of diplomas and medals and the
awarding of distinctions.
The members OF the Phi Gamma-Delta
fraternity had delightful reunion a.
Burke's last night and passed an enjoy
able evening in conversation and BAN
quoting. Toasts were responded to by
DIR. Hoge and Messrs. Causey, Ryland,
and Spottswood. The following gentle
men were present: Messrs. +. +. Causey
of Hampton, cambridge Spottswood Of
Petersburg, DR.. VI. ID. Hoge, Jr., VI. W.
Thomas, John &. Winston, Kirk Par
rish, Austin spots, Frank Mosby, Ner-
win Branch, Alexander Cameron, Gar
nett Ryland, ". II. Lyme, J. l.. Brad
shaw. W. 3. Broaddls. and II. :. Corey.
The fraternity has organized an alumni
chapter composed OF resident members
and already fifteen have joined.