The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-15
THE GRADUATING DAYS.
MaNP SHEEPSRINs HANDED TO
HdPPF sTUDENTS.
The Society of the Alumni Addressed by
W. Cabell Brucc-Thc Washington
and Leo Final Exercises.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, June Ia
Speciai.-This was graduating day at
the University Of Virginia, and many
sheepskins were handed 10 happy stu
dents I'm the presence Of the faculty and
Of the board Of visitors. Chairman
Thornton announced that the session
which closed to-day was in most respects
In advance Of any during his connection
with the University. More satisfactory
work had been done and an unusual NUNS
| Der Of diplomas earned. The awarding
| TO young lady Of a certificate showing
! that she had attained TO the rank of grad
uation in school is without precedent
at this institution.
The first case is that OF Miss Caroline
Preston Davis. Of the University of Nir-
gina. daughter Of the late Rev Richard
Davis Of Leesburg. Certihcation of
graduating In the school Of pure mathe-
matics was awarded to-day. She did
not have the advantage OF attending the
lectures and stood the same examinations
on the same days in n different room.
from the male students in this school. At
the request Of the chairman Of the fac
ulty. the graduating class I'm a body
handed the certificate TO Miss Davis.
The Society Of the Alumni was adj
dressed by Mr.. W. Cabell Bruce. Of Bal
tmore who discussed I'm a vigorous
manner the misrepresentation Of the
South I'm which such men as Lodge
INDUCED. He referred to an article
which appeared some time ago. and which
was very unjust 20 the people Of the
Southern States IN It's declaration that
the North. In intellect and other quail
ties OF greatness. was greatly superior
10 the South Lodge. having appealed
10 AppletOns Cyclopeda. and proved by
enumeration that most OF the names Of
the great men contained I'm that publica-
tion We're those Of Northerners Mr..
Bruce showed how inconclusive must be
an argument on such premises. and at
tackled the fairness Of the editors and
publishers: Of course he pointed 10 the
long line Of the South's illustrious men
and women 10 dscredit Lodges narrow
views.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan. OF Richmond. presi-
dent OF the Society, was toast master M
the Alumni lunch. which succeeded the
public meeting. The luncheon was I'm
the library, and n lfe-size portrait of
Jefferson was unveiled. given by Mr.
William ID. Cabel OF Washington. The
final ball ball tonight ended the festiyi-
ties.
Randolph-Macon Commencement
ASHLAND, VA. June 1l-special.-
The exercises proper Of Rald0lph-Ma,1n
College opened this mornng I'm the
chapel at 1850. and were presided over
by Rev. B F. Lipscomb.
Rev. J. r. Whitley, Of Norfolk. made
the opening prayer. which was fervs1t
and beautiful Professor Frank q. Wood
ward, A. NJ Of Randolph-Alacon College.
now Of South Carolina. delivered an adj
dress before the Society Of Alumni on
Education" II was a fine. clear well
thought ~ grafton, and deserved the
close attention which it received from the
large audience present
The contest for the Sutherin prize for
oratory was begun at / o'clock. Mr. j.
ID. Langley Of Virginia, represented the |
Franklin Literary Society subject. "The /
Holy Grail Of the Moderns": Washing
ton Society was represented by G. +. |
Eason. Of Virginia, subject "Plutocratic |
Tendency" and J. n. Latham OF Vr- |
ginia. subject Heroes and HerOines with /
out HerOics" In the allotted time. twen- |
ty minutes 20 each man. these young ora
tors handled their themes with excellent |
effect. and elected considerable applause.
It viii not be known until tomorrow
who is the successful man.
After benedictioa by Rev. Mr. Lipscomb,
the exercises were adjourned until to-
night at $50
A meeting Of the Society Of the Alumni
was held in the chapel at o'clock. The
following officers were elected 10 serve
during the ensuing year: President Rev.
b. f.. Lipscomb; Vice-Presldents, L. S.
Edwards. Rev. Ernest Stevens, Of North
Carolina; Secretary, Professor r.. y.
Smethey. Of Randolph Macon College;
Treasurer Professor W. "a. Shepard
Hon. Claude Swanson, OF Chatham. was
elected orator for next commencement
and Mr.. j. G. Haynes alternate. A vote
Of thanks was rendered Professor Wood
ward for his able address. and he was
requested 10 file the manuscript with
Captain Irby for preservation I'm the
archives Of the college. Messrs. 9. G.
w. J. Whiteshell G.. W
Russell A. Ms. and H. II. Sherman,
A. A., Pm D., r. II. Hood, !. ID. Mey-
ars. a. c. Ray, and G. II. Rector A BIS
were elected members OF the alumni.
Tonight at $50 the Washington 1t
arary Society held their celebration. The
address by Professor Q. +. Nawter, \.
NJ. Of Virginia. was a fine one. Represan-
.atives from the Ociaty were First ora
or ID. II. Kern. Of West Virginia, sub
ect "The Power Of Early Impressions;
second orator George Wesley I0n's. OF
Virginia. subject "The Evolution " Nir-
,lnia." The society medals were awarded
10 j.. IT. Kern for oratOry; debaters, IL.
A. Sherman; doclaimers, r. +. Leigh.
Tomorrow the diplomas and degrees /
xil BE- awarded. AZ night the Franklin
Society Will hold its celebration.
A game Of ball will be played between
he Richmond College and the Randolph
Macon College boys.
Fr sgUYNI TON lAD TEE.