The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-06


medical terms. &c, for the student who
stood the best medical examination which
was awarded 10 Dr. T.. A. Williams.
DR.. Charles Shields eye and throat prize,
an instrument. TO DR.. T. 1. Hamilton.
A case Of surgical instruments was deliv-
cred to Dr. J. n. Barney by Mr.. Fauntieroy
for the best compositions on physiology.
Dr. Barney was proxy for DR.. David Higgin-
botham.
Dn. FAIR.
After selection by the orchestra DR.. Fair
was introduced by DR.. Cullen and began his
Grafton. The Physicians Crown He said
that mythology not only crowned, but delfed
the physician. erecting temples 20 his honor.
In their assembly rooms he was always repre-
sented on throne and not lnirequenty was
no pictured rs JOve himself With the wreath ~
laurels The ancient Egyptians clothed him
in purple and gold. Socrates ordered an
Offering % be sacrificed at his shrine.
Poetry crowns him art crowns him phlloso-
ply crowns him; religion crowns him. All
have crowned him. and he has ever
been lofty among the lofty. His name is
lsped by the lips If infants. What human
being is so trusted as he, In his heart We
cOnfne orr most sacred interests. II
is voicing Of a universal sentiment
when we say the family physician.
We weave for him q crown and II Is q crown
Of radiance. of immortal love. lie IS ever at
make our entrance into this world he IS near
US. When we leave this earth he 10 by our
side Gods hand and the physicians
hand often meet at the gate OF
birth; at the gates OF Heaven.
The physician laws the whole world under
contribution. lie puts nature IN his crucible
and with torturing fire seems TO wrest her Sc
crets from her. His profession sends It's roots
down t. the noblest impulses in our nature.
Oh. by the great deep sea of human suffer
ing let US build our column. Let US build 1t
high and strong. on It's lofty pinnacle let us
kindle the fire of undying gratitude and IN
words that all the world can see let there be
thrown about its crest our chaplet- HE
beloved physician
Ii we could trace back the history Of the
physician, step by step. believe We would
20 back 20 Eden. and there find him with his
healing art. Is il not fitting. then, that an
inscription to the physician be inscribed upon
the pinnacle OF PharOs
Point t. me a profession that is adOrced
with greater scholarship. Its literature alone
distinguished by such depth and breadth IS
a monument 10 its power. The profession
has its heroes as well as the profession OF
arms. 1t has its martyrs. too. Chiyalry
and heroism above the knights OF old.
Its list of martyrs Is long, sacrificing
their lives for the good OF others
There is no profession IN the world IN
which the power Of temptation Is so localized
ID has kept its hands pure: has worn Us
white robes In no class has there been so
few hypocrites and traitors.
Another level IN the crown - those acts OF
secret benefacti0ns. the productions OF q gem
erous spirit. Who practice more unregretted
charity than hey He is enshrned IN the
grateful hearts of o 80 many.
There is another jewel IN this crown-the
ION gentlemen of the graduating class.
bep leave 10 tender my congratulations ana
best wishes There is no time so interesting
in mans work as when lie sets out 10 combat
the battles OF the world.
The exercises concluded with the Deneulc-
ton by Dr. Dashiell.
The ALUMNI BANQUET
After the interesting exercises had been
concluded at the Theatre the Alumni Society
az the college gave most enjoyable banquet
~ SANGER Hall under the persona. supervision
of Mr. Henry Siegel. The yiands and delica-
cies were served IN most tempting manner
aud wines of pleasing vintage lent he 10
the occasion. The menu was as follows:
Oysters Raw.
Boiled Rock Egg Sauce.
doctors fried. Oysters escsloped,
Chicken liver patties with Mushrooms,
Sweet Beads with French Peas ..... H..
Spring Chicken on Toast.
Asparagus.
Roast.
Tenderloin. with Mushrooms.
Cold Dishes.
Smoked Buffalo Tongue. Ham.
Salads.
O"'''''' Raw Tomatoes.
ro,tnce owes. Pickles
Dessert.
Creams. 1rnl's. Oo"oo'
,ftar the collation. had been enjoyed
.,,ssches were delivered by many OF tie
nrnminent members present. and the occa-
sion was replete with pleasure i he hearty
GOOD fellowship that pervaded the whole
ssvening was source Of genuine enjoyment
70 all present. ,
The alumni Of the college met in the lectur-
inc hall Yesterday afternoon a lew moments
Tor : o'clock Among those present We're:
nrs Tompkins Robinson, latum. brock.
in,nsden Williams. Nash. Johnson. Mercer.
G,,Ian nshur MlchauX. Crouch. laDu. bur
foot Kosher PeasAcy. OF Williamsburg, Far
Dr. S 4. Barham. of Surry. presided. and
DIR William +. Mercer acted III MS capscliy rs
secretarv. After routine matters had been
S;snosed Of Or John n. Upshur made the an
ma Grafton. DR. Drewry was 70 nave made the
address but was unable TO DO so on account
~ sickness. The address was most interest
mo one full Of eloquent perorations ana was
listened 20 with great interest
Officers were elected rs follows President
u, r. = Mathews. Manchester First Vice
President Or. c. v. Robinson. Peters
/ burg; Second Vice Presldent. Dr. ". A.
p Tumsden' United states navy Fourth
vvice-President. DIR. Kent Black, Blacksburg;
Secretary. DIR. W. F. Mercer, Norfolk Treas
urer, Dir. Edward Mccarthy; Dr.. Robert D.
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