Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-21
THE TWO LITERARY SOCIETIES
Addresses by Messr& IIarwoed, Laird Of
Georgia. and Eyiand-Dr. Carroirs Ser.
mon--To- Nights Programme.

The finai celebration OF the Philologinu and Mu
Sigma Rho Literary Societies OF Richmond Col-
logo took place last night Ia tho chapel and tho
spacious hall was crowded with q cut 'satcd
audience who greatly enjoyed tho programme.
The rcstrum was beautifully decorated With
tho College co,ors, rbilc the Blues band rem
dered delightful music.
After prayer Mr. James C. Harwoo,!. Of the
Mu sigma Rho Society, dciverei the ssintetory.
lie was cordially greeted when 40 commences
his address, and bis rcmares we're frequently
punc.ured with applause. He referred 70 me
good work accomplished by tho societies enc the
benefits 10 DO derived from tho stady oi eiocts-
tion.
TRIUMPH on TIE CHURCH.
Tho orator Of the evening, Mr. Edward y.
Laird, OF Atlanta. Ca, was introduced in grace
fui language by MIR. HarwO0d. Mr.. Leird ~ SUD
1ect. The Triumph OF tho Christian Church,
was broad one, but he handled !, IN amHsteriy
manner. Tho main trend Of his remarks was
directed 20 recital OF the triumph OF Protestant
ism over Catholicism. lie described the Reiorma-
ton ani the lrQuistiOn, and told OF tho part
tnat America played IA the great rengious
changes which were grad .ay brought about
HIS language was choice and beautiful AMI his
delivery excellent, while his arguments. thourh
perhaps not absolutely impartial, were io,cinle
aud clear.
The valcdlctory was Delivered by Mr. Garnet
Ryland. Of the Phii0loeian society. Hls address
was beautiful one, sOitcned at tunes by pr
thotic strain, and then frightened by vein OF
hbutRi. luO fptbhtE SUMMATION inO .pyo
and sorr0ws Of the students lie and dvelt
upon the farewells now 10 follow and the worldly
struggles TO be encountered by the colleglans in
| tho future.
TIE COMMENCEMENT SERMON.
Rev. DR.. B. III. Carroll, OF Waco. Texas preach
| ed the commencement sermon at the college
| Sunday night. and an immense audience nlio1
the chapel 10 hear tho discourse. Nearly all Of
the Baptist ministers Of tho city we're present
DIR. Carroll selected as his text tho words " Do
| thysslt no harm" and bis sermon was a mastorly
effort and fun Of power Gnd interest II was d.
rected principally 10 young fncn, ana toe
preacher urged them TO look to the Gospel
| which counsels and preserves intact our better
nature-spirltual, mental and physical
| Tonight Dr. K. NJ. Ellis. OF Baltimore. Will Do
! liver the Grafton before the literary societies,
and medals will bo presented 10 the following
members OF tho two organizations; II. r. VIII
| lialns, Joint debaters medal; Garnctt Rylani,
| writer's medal. au sigma Rho; NJ. L. Dawson,
deoater's medal; W. D. Duke. improvement
| medal Phiologian +. Y. Dudley, tebater 3
nedal; y. j. Allen. improvement
TO gLECr PRKsIDgNT.
The trustees of the college Will meet this
| morning at 10 O'Clock, when the committee ap-
| pointed to recommend president for the insti-
| tuition will make their report. II Is understood
/ that only one name win be mentioned, aud this
| will Do withheld from the pubic until it Is voted
| upon.
The State Intercollegiate Oratorical contes,
will take place in this city some Tune In the early
patt OF July. Mr.. J.. I. Causey, Oi Hampton, VIII
| act as chairman and Mr.. H. +. Williams will re-
present the college rs orator.
| number Of the old students are now visiting
| in the city and have been cordially welcomed by
| those now connected with their alma mater.
| Among the visitors areJ. NJ Carroll, now Of Johns
| Hopkins; IL. I. Burnley, q II. Alhey, X. II. Rudd,
| and w. q. Carver.
THE PHI KAPPAs At SUPPER.
| The Pit Kappa Sigma Society o! the college
had magnificent banquet az burkes .ast night
| and a Joyous reunion Of old students. DIR. II.
| Wyths Davis presided, and speeches were made
| by Messrs Harvey Hatcher and Walter kyland.
! Those present were Messrs. ". H. Rylsnd. c. ii.
| Bauch, c. z. Harrison ;. j. YOUNG, DR.. ". ".
! Davis. H. II. Hatcher, A. T.. lOffett. T.. B. Cold,
| N. Anderson, William West and W. Ralph
| Clements.