The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-03
W. and l.. IND y. M. 4.
A Forecast of the Long Looked for Final
Exercises.

LEXINGTON, VA, June Especial
South OF the mason and Dixon line"
there are probably no two annual social
events which are looked upon more fav-
orably and which afford more pleasure
than the final.eXercises OF the washington
and Lee University and the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. and there is no reason why
the case should be otherwise. Nearly five
hundred young men. representing the
best society of the South. and supplied
with every essential conducive TO pleas
ure, place themselves at the command Of
the young lady guests. Under these cir
cumstances while a few girls are real
bellies, nearly all are well looked after.
It is usual for visiting ladies 10 remain
over from the University ball until the
cadet ball. there being only a few days
between. This year the cadet finals" be-
gin on the 2Gth Of June and conclude on
the 18th. the date of the final ball. The
Times correspondent is requested 10 state
that all academic duties at the Institute
will suspend by the 18th. and the cadets
while In camp will be happily situated 10
honor the young ladies' with any number
Of hops and germans"
The chief features of the Washington
and Lee commencement TO the social
NOIlu viii DC the indl german anu Dali.
by n strange rule Of the powers that he
the students are only allowed one dance
on the University grounds a year, so the
german, as usual, will take place I'm Nc
Crum's Hall Monday night after the cele-
bration OF the literary societies. 1t prom
Uses 10 be unusually attractive and bright
The hall since last year has been ex-
tended 10 double its old size. and double
the number Of windows have been added.
The final ball, the talk for the last
several months. will be the grandest
affair Of the kind ever seen here. The
students have been unusually liberal in
their support Of Mr. George Boiling Lee.
the ball president, and he has exercised
excellent Judgment and taste I'm ell his
arrangements. particularly as 10 decora-
lions and music The beautiful room in
the Gymnasium building so well known
TO Virginia society. promises scene Of
lOveliness and beauty seldom surpassed.
There is nothing I'm connection with the
commencement which is more discussed
and creates more interest than the young
lady upon whom falls the honor Of open
ing the final ball with the president.
Mr. Lee. in his selection this year. picked
the flower Of the old Commonwealth
well-known beauties in Miss Bena Harri-
son, Of Leesburg Va. For beauty. sweet
ness Of disposition, gracefulness and gem
eral charm Of manner. Miss Harrison is
well known In Virginia, and particularly
I'm Richmond, where she has visited. She
Is a sister Of Miss Lallah Harrison. who
was selected 20 represent Virginia at the
Columbian Exposition rs her most beau
tifu young lady. She is now the guest Of
General Scott Ship of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute.
The boat race promises 10 be a success,
and, unlike last year. the Albert Sidney
crew will row the length OF the course
Both crews are in fine shape and are
daily training. Already the town is taxi
ing on the red and the blue colors of the
two crews The Harry Lee crew, who
now hold the cup, claim crew equal In
every respect 20 last year.
The alumni banquet will again take
place this commencement I'm Newcomb
Hall. The very large attendance last year
encourages the management 10 prepare
for an increase on the 18th instant.
Mitteldorfer, Of Richmond, will decorate
at both Washington and Lee and the Mill
tary Institute. The music Will be fur
nished by Weber's String Band Of Wash
ington, ID. c.