Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-15
Let ne to thy bosom fy,
While the pillows nesr me roll.
While the tempest still is i.isa.
Hide me, Oh. my Saviour hide-.
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.


THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
It's Alulnni Hold the Annual BANQUET a
the University Club.
A notable company sat down to dinner Thurs
day night at the University Club upon the occa
sion of the annual banquet of the Alumni Asso
citation OF the University of Virginia These
yearly affairs bring together the sons Of thi,
famous old college who are pursuing their pro-
fessional and business pursuits in Washington
and are usually attended by some members OF
the faculty, who bring welcome news Of the
alma mater. This was the case last night, and
the gathering was pronounced one Of the mos,
enjoyable and successful which the association
ever held.
a short business meeting was held before
dinner at which the following officers were
elected: Prof. W. ID. Cabell, president; Henry
W. Garnet, Hilary A. Herbert and Col Mar
shall Mcdonald, vice presidents: Z. L. McClel-
land. secretary; f. J. Renick, treasurer; execu-
tive committee, G. G.. Lee, chairman; W. A
Earle, Col. b. L. Blackboard, Dr. L. ". Glase-
brook and DIR. G. b Harrison.
PROF. THoRNroSs REMARKS.
After dinner Mr.. Henry Wise Garrett, who
acted as POSTMASTER, introduced Prof. Thorn
Y,
and called upon him to tell the companv eome-
thing of the alma mater. The report of Prof.
Thornton was interrupted by frequent cheers
and rounds of applause, evidencing the delight
OF the alumni at the progress being made by
the old school He said there are now 5i5
students at the university, larger attendance
than the school has ever enjoyed. Last year
next commencement thirty men will probably
take the bachelors degree. Prof. Thornton
paid tribute to the memory of the late Lin
den Kent of this city and referred 10 the chair
which has since been endowed in his name.
Referring to the character Of the university
Prof. Thornton said that she was 6ro to
promulgste and first to successfully estsblish
the idea that a college must be independent of
theological control Religious tolerance stuck
its deepest root in Virginia and its top root il
IN the University OF Virginia. The Catholic
University Of this city and its great neighbor
In Chicago must fall into line with Jefferson 9
idea Of religious tolerance die Of intellectual
lteelf In opposition to every form Of educa-
tional sham. 1t has never given an honorary
degree and has made its diplomas evidences of
sound training and hard work.
SECRETARY HERBERT on JEFFERSON.
The Secretary of the Navy, himself graduate
Of the university. was one of the guests, and
Mr.. Garnett called upon him to respond to the
toast Of Thomas Jefferson" Secretary Her
bert said he had been a lifelong follower Of
Thomas Jefferson. and-here the speaker paused
a moment, looked around the table. and said
''See here. boys, I'd great deaf rather talk
about old times at the university than make a
formal speech about Thomas jefferson" This
appeared to suit the company and Mr.. Herbert,
who graduated in 1856 amused them with q
flow of reminiscence. of earl, DAYS at the col
lege.
Prof. Perkiuson, q member Of The faculty.
gaze an account % the progress the university
Is making in athletic sports and related some
OF the recent victories OF the college teams.
JUSTICE BROWN OK YALE.
Justice Brown Of the Supreme Court arose
to the toast Of Yale University and suggested
to Prof. Pe-kinson that if his students aspire to
excel in athletics they had better send for a few
Yale men to come down and give them points.
ihey would enjoy the experience and could
probably sympathiZe with the bow who
kicked by the mule and whose father said to
him, My son, you will not be as pretty as you
we're before, but you viii be a wiser man"
Speeches were also made by Mr.. Voorhees,
Mr.. W. H. Smith of Philadelphia. Rev. DR..
McKlm. Mr.. Leigh Robinson, DR.. @. B. Rarri-
son, Mr.. Gaines Of Kentucky and Mr.. ". d.
Dabney.
Letters Of regret were read from Mr.. Charles
Marshall. Gen. Gordon McCabe, Congressman
W. L. Wilson. Prof A. P. Montague. Mr.. Henry
I. Kent, and q telegram OF congratulation from
the Thomas Jefferson Club in banquet assem-
bled at New Orleans
A feature of the evening was display of a
life size portrait OF Thomas Jefferson, which
was executed by Mr.. Andrews Of the Oorcoran
Art Gallery, and presented to Prof. W. ID.
Cabell. The portrait is typical of the work of
the well-known artist who executed il, and
Prof Cabeil will present it to the University of
Virginia where it Is to be unveiled June IA
next with ceremony.
The guests Of the association were Mr.. Hilary
A. Herbert, Mr.. Justice Brown, Prof. Thornton,
Mr. VOORHEES, and Mr.. Converse.
THOSE PRESENT.
Those present we're Mr.. VIM. d. Cabeil. Mr..
Henry Wise Garrett, Mr.. C. G. Lee. Mr.. T. 1
Renick, Mr.. E. L. McClelland, Commissioner
Marshau Mcdonald, Mr.. Henry Fairfax, Mr.. n.
T. n. Robinson, Mr.. Samuel Gaines, Mr.. GUY
r. Whiting. Mr.. Adolph Meyer, Mr. Butler Ma
hone Rev. J. T. Cole. Rev. T. H. McEim. o. ID.
Col Charles Ellis, Mr.. Edward y. Mayberry.
Mr.. @. l. Browning. Dr.. L W. Glazebrooi.
Dr.. Geo. Byrd Harrison, DR.. Chas. L. Minor,
Dr. W. Il. Wilmer. DR.. T. r. Stone, DIR. r. W.
Baker, DR.. r. S. Nash, DR.. j. II. Bryan. Or. z.
L. Tompkins, Dr.. Geo. T. Vaughn, DR.. Jas.
Green, DR.. Prank Hyatt, Mr. ". q. Robertson,
Mr.. B. r DuiAny. Mr.. VIM. z. Earle, Mr..
Leigh Robinson, Mr.. Bradley johnson, Mr..
Benz Minor, Mr.. Geo l. Browning, Mr. w. z
Faison, Mr.. W. ID. Dabney, Mr.. b Lewis
and xr. c. n Matthews