The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-18
THE ATHLETIC SEASON
OPENED Ar RICHMOND COLLEGE
THE FACULTY. AND STUDESTs.
A Mass Meeting Held and Speeches Made
by Professors Hn1sn and schstrei-
Prospects Very Encouraging.

A mass meeting OF the students and
faculty OF Richmond College was held
yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock In the
chapel OF the College for the purpose OF
opening the athletic season at the insti-
tutlcn. Professor +. W. Boatwhght,
chairman OF the Gymnasium Committee,
presided. Professor Charles Nj. Hazen,
who was I'm charge OF the college gym
nasium last session, and who will be
head director Of that department during
the ensuing session, was present, and
made an excellent speech on athletics.
He dwelt at some length upon the i'm
portance Of general physical culture for
the college student, and emphasized the
advantages derived from a combination
OF physical and mental, holding that each
was dependent upon the other for a sue
cessful college career Mr.. Hazen stated
that the student who could carry his head
through a football line, as far as pluck
was concerned. could carry his head
through life.
He made a strong plea for physical
DEVELOPMENT among the STUDENTS, and
advised each and every one 10 see to 1t
that this department vas not neglected.
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on nbvsiologv i'm connection with his
teaching in the gymnasium. There will
he general course Of training in the
gymnasium. as heretofore, and also out
door work such as running. jumping.
atc etc He will be In charge Of the gym
nasium classes. and will be assisted by
Nessrs. Ryland, Murdoch and \. }. Allen,
who took medals in the competitive gym
nasium drill last session. They are
Thoroughly familiar with the work, and
will make valuable assistants to MT.
Hazen. whose ability as gymnasium
instructor is too we'll known for comment.
Mr.. Hazen Is an active and energetic
worker. and by his interest In athletics
at the College has made himself very
popular among the students as well as
the professors.
Til. Professors Talk.
Several members Of the Faculty were
present at the meeting, and speeches on
the same line were made by Professors
Harris. Thomas, Pollard and Boatwright;
also Professor Schatzel, Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, whose re-
marks were both interesting and instruc-
tive
The Geographical and Historical So
ciety Of the College held their first meet
ing yesterday afternoon, and mapped out
their work for the session. Professor
Otis r. Mason, Of the Smithsonian Insti-
tute in Washington, IS expected 20 make
an address before this society at an early
date. Professor Mason has a national
reputation as a speaker, and will receive
a warm welcome by a large audience.
The football team. with substitutes, FOR
the session has been selected as follows;
Lloyd. CULLEN, Allen, Merkls Sailade,
W. d. Duke. Turner. Pearson, f. Harrl-
son. p. S. Bosher, McNiel, II. C. Burnett,
Jr.. Lockett. Lunsford, Hlggason, Frank
lin. Daughtrey, Harris, G.. Winston. p.
winston. Lemon, ". +. Long and +. w
Duke Captain.
The prospects for a good record are very
encouraging. and the olive and orange is
expected to lead the collegiates to vic
tory more than once during the season.
The team is doing some excellent work
In the way OF training, and as whole
gives much promise for good results.
Games for the season are scheduled as
follows: October %. Norfolk Y. NJ. G. A..
at Norfolk: November 6. Randolph Macon
College, at Ashland; November IL. Uni
versity Of Virginia Reserves. Island
Park: November IS Randolph-Macon, al
Islsnd Park; November %, Trinity Col
lege IN. CO Island Park: November 30
Thanksgiving day., Hampden-Sidney Col
lege, Petersburg.