Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
OUT AT THE COLLEGE
OR. RYlAND TALKS CHeERFULlY
ABOUT THE SESSIONS WORK.
Special Attention Being Given TO AIN
Ietio Instruction and Practice
Tho Several Schools.

DIR. Charles II. Ryland has returned to
his post at Richmond College and entered
upou his winters work with characteristic
VIM and earnestness. He has greatly inn
proved in health since his summers rest,
and when approached by DISPATCH re-
porter Yesterday said he felt strong and
inyigorated. He spoke very cheerfully
about the outlook for the present sessions
work.
Professor G. VI. Hazen has been put in
charge of the gymnasium. with j. II. Read
rs assistant, Mr.. Hazen has been making
a.study of athletics and Is we'll up on every
line of work. He was for years student
in tho college and took his Nj. A. degree
there He has kept close TO MS Anna
Mater. possesses the confidence anu ahec,
ton of the officers and students, ana wiz
raise the standard of instruction not only
in the practice, but in the theory OF physl-
cal training. Mr.. Read took. last tield-day
the all-round medal and was one OF tho
boat-crew that for two years mas won tne
prize cup on the James.
INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICE.
The gymnasium has been altered and inn
proved, and four classes per day are now
drilling.
The football team hns been doing some
faithful work under q former student, Mr.;
Shelton Penick, skilful athlete, and all
signs point TO we'll trained organization.
Mr.. Hazen takes part IN the field work. A
match game will be played in few days
with Washington and Lee University.
Ten courts for tennis have been laid off
and the men are getting IN some pretty
work. The superintendent OF grounds and
-. -, So ha pcf Of
regulation court for all prize games.
This will be well fitted up and carefully
some valuable work has been done
during the vacation IN the library. Mr..
W. Is. Broaddus was put IN charge and ac-
quilted himself well. The librarian has
appointed Student W. C.. James of Texas.
his assistant for the session. While abroad
Professor +. w. Boatwright secured books
and statuary Tor DR.. Ryland. which will
further embellish the beautiful hall, al
ready furnished with antique and modern
works of art.
THE LAW SCHOOL GROWING.
One Of the gratifying items from the de-
partment of instruction is the steady
growth of tho law school, founded two
years ago by the generous GIFT Of $4,000
by the family Of the late Thomas c. Will
hams and bearing his name. The school
will catalogue for the session twenty mon.
The course is divided in junior and senior
classes and the students are well qualified.
There were six graduates in June last
Professor Roger Gregory Is very laborl-
GUS and successful teacher and devoted to
his work.
The classes in modern languages are
larger than ever before. and 1t 10 probable
the school will advance from the fifth to
the third place in number of students
during the session.
Professor II. II. Harris is the treasurer
Of the faculty for the session, thus s.mpll-
fying the duties of the chairmanship.
THE TWO WEAK POINTS.
When questioned as to the chief needs Of
the college, as at present organized. DR..
Ryland said that two departments particu-
larry need fostering on the part OF liberal
friends. First, the scientific school,
which should at once be thoroughly
equipped for advanced work. The ply
sizes school needs apparatus and n work
ing laboratory. tor which room has been
provided. That OF chemistry i still more
defective, and several thousand dollars
should be spent upon It. Scientific study
Is developing 80 rapidly that hard work and
free spending are absolutely necessary 20
keep abreast of the times. The Doctor
could not conceal ms concern also for the
athletic department, 20 which he has been
for years devoted. lie is of the opinion
that the local alumni and their friends
should take this matter into their keeping
and see that the gymnasium Is enlarged
and better furnished. and fund created
for an all-round equipment OF college
teams and clubs. He believes that the
time has come when tho college should re-
cclve more countenance and support on
both of these Lines If IL IS % lead IN the
race tor trst-clGss work and tho turning