Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-22
BANQUET OF ALUMNI.
ANNUAL REUNION or FORMER RICH
MoNc-cotlEoE STUDENTS.
a Good snpper, Relieved by Excellent
spsaches-Wssk Of the Trustees
Closing Exercises Tonight.

Closing Exercises Tonight.
The banquet OF the Alumni Association
OF Richmond College. which took place at
Zmmermann's Hotel last night at $50
o'clock. was delightful reunion of old
students and friends of tho time-honored
institution. Over hundred persons we're
IN attendance. and in the gathering we're
distinguished men Of all callings and pro-
LESSONS.
Among the prominent guests we're Mr.
Josiah Rylsnd and DR.. J. G. Lumpkin, old
students OF 1s4s'47; Rev. John b. 1urpin.
OF Charlottesville; DIR. j. G. Long. Of
CIozer Seminary. Pa. DR.. James. OF Dan
vile; Judge Swami. OF Fineastle; Judge
Gunter, Of Accomac; Judge Barksdsle. of
Halifax. aud Rev. K. N. Calisch.
Inc tables were prettiy arranged and
tastefully decorated with ferns and potted
plants. while an excellent orchestra fur
nished music throughout the evening.
AS MIR: X. B. Lee. the president of the
association. was slightly indisposed, Hon.
j. L.. III. Curry presided over tho gather
ing. but the former was also present. The
feast began about quarter TO 10. After
Rev. DIR. Hatcher had asked the blessing
the old students attacked the repast with
oil the yigor with which they had former
iy tackled the dainties Of the mess-hall."
DIR. CURRY POSTMASTER.
When the supper WAS ended Mr.. Leo in
troduced DIR. Curry. the POSTMASTER, and
the distinguished visitor made q very
pretty speech in accepting the honor. He
briefly referred to the noble work accom-
plished by the institution and the infu-
ences it exerts over this city. the State,
and the country at large.
DR.. Curry introduced all of the speakers
who followed him. and in every case he
presented them with that characteristic
grace and ease which so clearly marks his
Efforts IN public and distinguishes him as
brilliant and polished orator.
The first person presented was Mr.. j. G.
Harwood. who read an original poem en-
titled Harold" The composition was a
beautiful one. and its reading was a source
OF great pleasurs to the audience, who
applauded the young poet most literally.
THE ToAsTs AND RESPONSES.
The FIRST toast on the programme was TO
the trustees aud the sentiment was as fol-
lows:
their superior qualification in guarding the
great trust committed TO their hands"
Rev. DR. W. w. Landrum was the re-
spondent. and in his address he spoke in
terms of the highest commentator Of the
trustees and their generous. noble work.
Professor II. II. Harris responded to
the second toast, which was as follows:
THE Faculty-The men who mould many
minds: ripe scholars, patient teachers, true
gentlemen-may tho seeds OF knowledge they
so carefully SOW fsll on luxuraDt soil, and may
the good they do live even after their jokes are
forgotten
Professor Harris was greeted with most
xronifarnuo aanla1,oa nd ,,,r 10
the cordial welcome he delivered most
charming little speech, replete with spark
ling wit and many sage. practical sugges-
tions and tender references TO the Alma
Mater.
Mavor Ellvson responded in eloquent
language TO the toast:
Richmond Ci,y-3oautiful for site and jewelled
with monuments; iustrous In history, gallant In
war, and glorious In peace, may the spell that
binds 50 many hearts 70 her never be broken,
but strengthen with her growth and expand
with her prosperity.
The following were the other toasts and
the respondents:
Alma Mater-Younger as her years increase
and richer as she spends her strength IN nour-
ishing many sons. Hon. G. V. Meredith.
The Law-Of Law there can be no less ac-
knowledged than that her seat is the bosom Of
God, her voice the harmony OF the world; all
things in Heaven and earth do her homage. Mr..
;. l.. Kelley.
our Alumni-In the ministry aud medical pro-
fession, the care OF souls spd the care Of bodies.
Rev. Dr. William y. Hatcher.
Rev, T.. N. Calisch, Of Beth Ababa Syna-
gogue, was called upon for an address,
and in response he delivered an exquisite
little speech, in which he expressed his H.
terest in the college and his hopes for its
future success.
After his remarks, which were generous
ly applauded. tho banquet ended.
An AIumpi Bustssss Meeting.
just before the banquet the Alumni As
socistion held largely attended meeting
at the Young Mons Christian Association.
with the president, Mr.. II. b. Lee, in the
chair and Dir. Herbert +. Cox ~ secre-
tary.
Captain Sol. Cutchins. the president of
the local chapter OF alumni, asked recog-
milton for the organization OF which he
is the head. aud his request was granted
by unanimous veto.
Hon. James Lyons moved that q COM
mittee of FIVE, to be known as tho CON-
mittee of conference, be annually appoint
such committee be to consider and CON-
municate to the Board of Trustees touch
ing the relations of the alumni and the
college and the mutual welfare thereof.
HE motion was carried.
The graduates of the present session,
whose names are as follows, were intro
duced by Professor Harris and enrolled as
members of the association;
Master of Arts-C. G. Crittenden, Burke
vile, and c. W: Duke, Nanse@ond county.
Bachelor Of Law-H. g.. Freeman,
Lynchbure: N. Thomas Mosby, w. II.
Mercer. John II. Dinneen, Richmond;
Charles Miller Waite, Culpeper, and Lind
sew Coleman Wolfe, GILES county.
Bachelor OF Arts-Leslie h. Samuels,
Kentucky; David II. Scott. Richmond;
THONGS n. Runaway. Fredericksburg: W.
l.. Hayes, Petersburg; III. j. Hoover, Bath
county; W. G. James, Texas; William NJ.
Jones, Richmond. and +. &. Jones. Texas.
The following gentlemen Ea ana were e also
pepper, and MIR. Samuel II. wilkinson sc-
tive and Messrs. James Leigh Jones, James
ID. Crump. and John ii. Olcott honorary
members The election of an orator and
poet for the next session was referred TO
the Executive Committee.
Work of The Trustees.
The trustees OF Richmond College held a
seven hours session yesterday with DIR. j. l.. NJ.
Curry. the president, Ia the chair, and trans
acted considerable amount OF routine busi-
ness Among the distinguished visitors 10 al
tendance were Rev. ]. b. Lake, ID. d.. of Md
dleburg, Va; hev. &. II. James, D. d.. Of Dan
vile. Va; Rev. John X. Bagby, Of POwhltan;
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ID. d.: Rev. John 81. Pitcher, OF Petersburg;
Judge ". X. Bsrksdale, and Judge b. +. Gun
ter, OF Accomac.
The degree OF ID. ID. was conferred upon tho
following: Rev. Hartley Carmichael; Rev g. Is.
Moore, Gresnvilie, S. c.; Rev. John b. Turpin,
of Charlottesville; Rev. William c. Biting, OF
New York, aud Rev. I. b. Thames, Of Danyille.
The report submitted by the chairman OF the
faculty was most satisfactory one aud showed
that the affairs Of the college were In flourish
ing condition.
the trustees made a liberal appropriation for
supplying the departments OF chemistry enc
physics with the necessary apparatus.
Closing Exercises Tonight.
The closing OK srcises Of the college will take
place tonight III the chapel OF the institution.
'Tne programme will consist OF the conieriins OF
degrees upon the graduates and the awarding
OF diplomas and distinctions 20 students who
have successfully passed their examinations.
Rack from MIOneapolis.