The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-29

This toast | give you" said the
speake;, land ask you 10 drink with all
the honors and standing. Thomas JEFF
ferSon: His power to grasp and apply
the universal principles that underlie re-
hGious, political and educational freedom
and growth, made him the honor Of his
own and tho model OF all future ages
Nj. Meredith then introduced in grace
ful terms Rev Randolph McKim. Of
Washington. who responded to the toast.
The University OF Virginia: Grand in
conception; true IN principles: unlimited
In range. Whole az marble: founded as
the rock as broad and general as the
casing air.
Mr.. NcKim said ne counted II an honor
TO have been selected to respond TO this
toast. He could not resist giving express
sion to the pride and pleasure he felt In
breathing once more the atmosphere OF
dear old Virginia. lie was not a native
Nirgnian, but he had the privilege OF
bearing arms in her defense. Virginia
was a goodly land. Here everybody call
cd everybody else brother or cousin. 1t
was land OF good livers. where wits
were ripened as well 40 wines. She had
nourished long line OF illustrious men,
and had fostered some Of the most Drill
liant geniuses the word has ever known
Among whom vas The sodi'r patriot
and man, Robert T.. Lee. loud ap-
plauscD
Mr.. McKim spoke OF the broad ana
comprehensive plan on which the UNI
Versity OF Virginia was based anu III
thia connection referred in lofty tributes
"a itq ulustrious founder. so closely iden-
tilted with the high and enlightened ecu
ca,ional principle that ran through the
entire Institution.
"Ieforsou." said the speaker broke
the chains which fettered the methods
~ education during his age. lie IN
stilled into the whole fabric OF the mi
yersity scheme OF instruction four inuu-
entiai urinciples-a high standard OF at
/ tainmeut. an elective system or study
/ discipline based upon honor ana man
/ hood. and freedom Of religious worship.
/ The University Of Virginia declared thdt
! bonors were to be bestowed upon actuai
,,erit alone This was in accordance
with Jefferson's idea. and tho instltu-
ton had never departed from the primer
nle. Give him the palm who deserves
IL was the motto on which huhB the
/ ,vbola scheme OF education. No Lauh
| diDloma certifying to attainments ever
/ reached has ever been granted by the
/ University. but the honors have gone 10
/ those who worked hard and falthtAiiy loi
4 distinction. ~.
The sneaker explained the advantage OF
the elective system Of study, holl'hs
| that IL was against reason ana co''iiloI'
/ sense TO suppose that riga curriculum
rhould bc pressed upon every ma u
! seeking distinction. Mems tastes anu
,ocntal calibres differed widely. and the
elective system, which was adopted ny
the University Of Virginia nifty years
before Harvard recognized its advah-
tages. provided COR all these differences
and offered untold advantages over the
old narrow. incomplete curriculum.
In speaking of the present system or
! discipline he emphasized the Importance
| Of allowing this to depend totally upon
/ Young mans honor and sense OF man
/ hood. instead of scrupulously Inspecting
/ rooms and following up closely every
student. lest he should go astray.
Mr.. McKim dwelt upon the value OF
RELIGIOUS freedom, as adopted by the
! University. Science without religion was
but a poor boon to man, yet freedom OF
| religious thought and practice was the
| only plan upon which a high institution
! of learning could succeed.
In speaking Of the limitations TO when
the scheme Of instruction al he Univer-
sity was subject. while a student there
he mentioned the deficiency In scientific
eouinments This mad since been greatly
iroproved through the liherality OF the
! institutions patrons. The formerly over
/ r,ted irnportance Of the NJ. A. Degree
| had also been reme6ied. and there le-
! NAMED now but one disadvantage which
was the lack Of stress placed upon the
! study Of Literature, as contras-ed with
| the scholastic and scientific spirit pre-
vailing in The University.
Mr.. McKim closed amid an ovation OF
applause by paying a lofty tribute TO his
alma mater. Because she has Guilt
waited manhood and character To hlgh
degree" said the speaker, Il gladly give
her all the praise
With some well-chosen remarks the
president next introduced Mr. John =
Mccuire who responded TO the toast
Athletics Commendable as far as they
practice virtues. brighten wits and brace
sinews for the struggle. the endurance
the triumphs Of life
The purpose Of athletics well applied
said Mr.. Mcclure was TO make the man
The college that fails to accomplish this
object IS unwise. There was a DAY ii
VIRGINIA when ease and leisure held full
sway. when men enjoyed their pleasures
and Injuries. though they were WHINE
and ready 10 step 10 the front ana nsh
with heroism for country and home So
dearly cherished Now there was neeC
81 strong and active men, skilled 10 rusl
through the lines Of the foe, and qulcF
and energetic upon the field OF contest
Tho background was an example o.
life Sinew muscle and brain alike were
called into play there. This should no
he moderated 1t was al-importaht
Power Of endurance was absolutely neces
cary for success The ball teams OF th'
university turned out their full proper
tion ~ degree men. and, as usual thlhs
tho man with a strong constitution dC
a,,;,,od himself far better than men o.
fran r,bvsioue. other things being equal
M NtcGuire emphasized the Importance
- atbletic training. and discouraged tn'
- ~ Young men lingering regularly
aaf,+v suppers. and neGlecung th'
gt-oroer better duties of man Inc Uni g
perfected tvpos-physiCal, mental ana sIiI
oil culture-shoud be united salu ne
A college career was not for the purPUs
- developing any one OF them 10 III
IL, NJ the others; but for true ma"
hood there must be a unity OF the mr.
,rhere was higher purpose than SUI
SO The athlete must learn 10 IAN an
on en- noblv that he may serve as a.
o,,annle 10 his fellow-students: 49,.
NJ NfcGuires speech was full OF aP
un,,etrations happy qrotations ana cisa
a,,,ies which brought out very 1orcloE
-" .5a,.ontage Of developing the physlcd
80, ,ran g tho mental. and spiritual char
actorietics towards realizing a true Hp'
Of manhood. 80. ~ gcod Eel
nc. marked hv whole-heartedness' per
eonal honor and broad culture, rehcC'ln'
re o,eat soul Of their alma mater; ap
nr,,.ed in peace aud war as men, hlsi'
M, ded. dauntlcss men. ~