The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-21
Mr.. TUCKER THE ORATOR
s,oEr BEFORE THE SOCIETIES
IT THE C0ILEGE.
49, Maids and Gallant Men Present.
Last Evening and one To-
Banquet ~"
>ieht-Trustecs Met Yesterday.

rfo and IhN'i"-''"
'' c.fl,rc took place last evening in
NJ chanel ham. and was attended by a
,.-.e ana appreoiauvo audience.
..e complete ventilation, which
..,...,8 much 20 the comfort Of those
and the soft white costumes OF
....,r ladies lent TO the scene a sweet
.t. GOODNESS appreciated by both
.,5 Msck-coated spectator.
...-., appropriate prayer Hon James
.-.sIlont. made the introduc-
a. ..... which Was one OF felicity
r.s.n remarks. He then with
a'' ......r. introduced Hon. Harry
f.+ rreEor member Of Congress,
.. t.e grafton Of the evening
"a' .-...er arose DE drew the closest
f. himself. and that attention
t9 le uvcted while he spoke
.. r....r.t.ue and pleasing style. lie
..t rIts. and couched MS ADDRESS
....t English. lie grew tiodueHt
i- ..f throughout his Grafton was
,- l- depIorable Verbiage so
..,,.tl commencement addresses
r.. IF young man choosing n
10. uf. and impressed upon the
....s ,a know thyseiL
', t..r.ent' he said, that Noca-
..I. f1 le yours. and let there
h'. ,.. variance. Find ont upon the
Dos ..r.. rUur haven. have your com
'" r,i vih that idea we'll fixed In
~.-I and embark in your ran
.f. qIth every sail set for tho
,.., which you before have decided
-..-, tfe vessel with the stores that
,..e.f.I when the haven IS reached.
r....r spoke of the Micawber-like
.-.-I.s NJ some people. and SAID
man that waits for something 10
.r.,If Doe turned down Don't wait
.- something 90 turn zap, but. with the
,-a-. that God has given you, turn up
re,Ir- Yourself ..,e..,
W. Tucker closed with beauthul
.-.,.t.r. and took his seat amidst pro-
,Dl- delightful selection by the
r,..s Band. Rev. j. G.. Hden, j. H.
l...-.l Boo most appropriate terms the
....tv medals ass follows.
.. -.emI Improvement IN debate
90 r osborne Virginia. Best debater'
d. $751; Duke. Virginia.
utuaf.riar- Improvement I'm debate, Ja-
.I c.uade. Virginia. Best debater,
FRANK Williams. Virginia.
r.rt outors medal, G.. w. Duke, Nir-
ara ~ nh. W.
F-'a
,. manner told the history Of the Geo
.-.rfral and Historical Society medal,
..re Professor Boatwricht due credit
.- tho birth of the society. The medal
. awarded to- Mr. II. r. Allison, Of
virginia.
The Trustees Met.
The trustees of the Richmond College
r.f Yesterday morning at 1870 o'clock
a th. Jcter Memorial Hall Hon. j. l."
81 Curry was made president, Dr G. H.
n..nd secretary and treasurer, and Pro-
f..1r IT, Puryear chairman Of the fac
.fr There were good many trustees
present from the state at large. among
.,H.m were j. r. Garlick, -. j., g. r.
fr,s. ID. D.. John O.. Long, ID. d., j. VI.
Pitcher. j. d.. J. b. Lake, ID. H., while
rm the city were Drs. Topper Lam
t-m Hatcher. Cooper. Messrs. Josiah
EHaud James Alfred Jones. Judge
UrIstitn. colonel Tanner j. G.. Williams
ana others of prominence.
The report OF the financial secretary
NOT only showed no losses but an in
crease ~ endowment. Nearly 10000
passed through the hands Of the treasurer
during the year.
The property Of the corporation was
reported boo good condition hy the com
mittce 0u grounds and buildings.
The committee ON instruction gave
resume OF the sessions work. ana that.
together with the focultys report. show
nl 30 full attendance OF students. excellent
behavior and successful study There
"'Il De mo- change in the teaching depart
meut the coming session.
s letter wos received from Mr.. James
d. Crump confirming his promise for a
prize annually I'm the school of inter
State mathematics.
The committee on academies urged
Ie closest cooperation Of the trustees
with these efficient feeders Of the COLI
.are They report the attendance of well
prepared students increasing Endow-
M.His Tor academies We're recommended
hI NE degrees conferred by the faculty
.ilnf the session We're confirmed the /
names OF The successful students 10 De /
iiri upon next Thursday night.
i.e trustees We're especially struck /
N'h fhe neat condition Of the campus /
a.t JOS growing beauty.
The boWd adjourned az $50 o'clock 10
meet THIS morning az I'D o'clock.
Phi Gamma Delta.
TITO Richmond College CHAPTER OF the
Iti Gamma Delta and the local alumni
' 'f's fraternity held their annual ban
100 Hurke's last evening The fra
.'F is very largely represented I'm this
.'. as 'here are residing here old mem
ORR. H doe chapters 40 the University Of
''t Washington and Lee. Richmond
H1mpien-Siiney and Roanoke.
'.f were laid for a score. and the
III /
N DO. The evening passed pleasantly
'.t feast and song speeches and remi-
ana the fraternity yeu am
,he end of one of the most sue
VI these yearly reunions
banquet Tonight.
The banquet of the Alumni Association
. richmond College, which will take
.." af L.mmermaun's Hotel tonight at
B." o'clock. viii Doe a splendid affair and
many distinguished persons from various
..'s o. the State will bee present.
..A D l.. 10. Curry viii preside over
gathering. and the following is a list
as and the respondents.
Nf.r- Charles Y. Meredith.
fly Professor d. Purycor.
nl Hon. j. Taylor EllysOn.
Lass" S. IL. Kelley.
alumni Nev. Dr. Milan f.
'.He cIarln1. and Dr. III. H. Levy
Nd fraternity.
ue number OF other infOr-
hy the invited guests and
. members of the Alumni Association. !
--'s who have attended the Col
,. .' "eone days. are cordially in
,'.. attend thc banquet. as the enter
... h intended 90 serve as a pleas
.. union for the friends and graduates
W lae institution.
s,. .i'nh Association Will first meet
al, s' .he Mems Christian Association !
clock. and after "a short business
. iNrF VIII adjourn fr "a bod,, 80 |