The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-04
DEATH or PK0F. JAHES e. HHfTE
Action oft Alumni of Washington and
Lee University.

The alumni and honorary doctors OF
Washington and Lee University met yes
terday at noon in the rooms Of the Bar
Association. DR.. G.. W. James. president
of The local association. called the meet
ing 20 order, and announced that the ob-
icct OF the meeting was 20 give fitting
tribute of respect 10 the memory OF that
loyal friend. able and enthusiastic educa-
tor. and noble Christian gentleman. Pro-
fassor James c. White. professor OF
Greek at Washington and Lee University.
Or james said there was much he would
like 10 saw on this occasion, but ne would
leave eulOgy 10 those more competent
and as this was the general Alumni r2ther
than an association meeting IL was pro-
per that they should elect their own Of
ncars. Or. James then called for nomina-
tioHs.
ON motion Of Colonel Jo Lane Stern he
was made permanent president. and Pro-
fessor William Taylor Thorn, secretary
Rev. Dr Kerr said that he was present
by Invitation. and while not an alumnus,
DE had taken his degree AT Washington
and Lee University. and, therefore. ac-
knOWledCed his honorary connection with
the Institution. The doctor said that Il
was customary on these occasions 10 speak
Of the inscrutable DEGREES Of Providence.
and express our inability 10 comprehend
such DEGREES I'm removing men Of great
usefulness.
lie then eul0gized in glowing terms the
memory Of Professor White. saying that
he filed every position I'm which he was
placed with honor. II there was ever
a time. continued the doctor I'm which
we have 70 fail back upon our faith in
God Vat time is now. The removal Of
Professor White was n mystery. but II
was Gods work. 81 was for good for his
influence will live. as this meeting gives
evidence.
Colonel 10 Lane Stern moved that a
committee OF five be appointed 10 frame
resolutions embodying the sense OF the
meeting. The following committee was
appointed: Colonel 10 Lane Stern. Rev
Or Kerr, Professor William waylor
Thorn. Mr. W O. Preston and Mr.. T. L.
Green, who submitted these resolutions
which We're adopted:
II Is with hearts moved BIZ a deep sense
OF personal bereavement that we are met
together 20 testify 10 the virtues the
abilities. and the strong and sweet man
hood of our lamented teacher and friend,
Professor James Jones White Of Wash
ingtCn and Lee University. Whether as
the courteous gentleman, the gallant
soldier the kindly neghhor. the earnest
teacher. the delightful companion. the
loyal friend the devoted husband and
ldiutff OF lit sincere luflStldns Wnetntf
among college students or with business
men, or in his own home.
whether serving his fellOW-man
or serving his God, he never
forgot that a mans noblest duty is 20 be
a true man, and hence on the field 81
battle as in the quiet halls OF learning
he helped men 10 be manly. His influ-
ence for righteousness was inestimable,
and his life was a benediction. Even so
great IS his loss to the school that he
loved so ardenuy. and for which he la
bored SO deyOtedly; even SO great 10 the
thousands OF students. TO whom during
long years he has been as a wise and
tender elder brother.
The influence Of such life does not
die, but. garnered up future genera tons
will feel its gentle power blessing and
blessed.
But why should we seek 10 call forth
tearsf We loved him, and he is gone
gone % join that pure and lofty soul
who was his Chief Of Men. as ours.
To his colleagues OF the faculty OF
Washington and Lee University we ex-
press our feeling Of personal loss that
they have sustained, and with the mem
bers OF his family We beg with reverence
and heartfelt sympathy 10 join ourselves
as they grieve
Resolved. That a copy Of these resou-
tons De forwarded 70 the faculty Of the
Washington and Lee University and the
family Of the deceased.
A meeting OF the executive committee
OF the Alumni will be called in few
days