The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-20

III.
MANNER. telling his hearers that during
'he number of years. while he was con-
hecied with tho Legislature OF this State
ne had ALWAYS endeavored In every way
possible to secure All the assistance that
tne State would afford 20 its institutions
oi learning. He assured his hearers that
'he Present Legislature would take the
very best care of William and Mary
College
Lieutera nt-6;overnor Kent. who was
next called upon. nade Very pleasing
address. In which he complimented the
college very highly for the record which
II had made I'm the past. and exhorted his
hearers. the present students, 10 do all
In their power TO uphold the long-estab-
lished record.
Mr.. Campbell. Of Amherst. chairman OF
the Committee on Schools and Colleges.
was next called upon, and made one OF
the happiest speeches Of his life. He
thanked the faculty and students for the
reception rendered the visitors, and as
sured them that ne would vote for every
necessary appropriation.
Mr.. w A. Fentress, Of Norfolk. the sill
ver-tongued orator OF the House. was
the next sneaker, and in an urgent ad-
dress admonlshed the students TO stand
by their principles so as to prove them
selves TO be worthy of the objects which
they had avowed to stand by.
Senator Morris. Of Albemarle. and Del
eeate Harris. OF the same county, fol-
lowed and both made remarks which
greatly inspired the audience. Senator
Watson Of Nottoway. who was intro
duced as the youngest member OF that
body also addressed the boys. and as
sured them that he was in fun sympathy
with them.
Mr. a +. Withrow. Of Bath. then gave
his Youthful hearers some practical ad-
vice as 10 the way in which young men
should conduct themselves in order to
be respected in the community. He told
them what experience he had 10 so
through with. when he was cutting wood
AT the rate Of FIVE cords day. lie
assured them that a man could be a gem
tleman just as well when he was cut,lns
wood nc when he was taking course IN
college. 49,, ,,,,sa
= rather humorous speech. and stated that
me had been told that it was very hard for
ueonle who came to Williamsburg to as
tire,iish lunatics from students Of William
and Mary College. He thought. however,
that tho difference was quite apparent.
for tho college had selected the wisest
and smartest president whom they could
find i'm this state. who combined pleasure
and education against business. He cen
timed in describing the merits of the in
stitution and assured his hearers that he
would do all in his power to assist them
in securing whatever aid the State could
give them.
Judge John z. Sheffey. OF Smyth, and
Senator James y. Stubs. Of Gloucester.
the latter a vice-president Of the board
of directors Of the college. also made
eloquent remarks in favor Of the institu-
ton.
The meeting then adjourned. and the
visitors were invited by DR. Moncure TO
return to the asylum. where an elegant
dinner awaited them.
Vote of Thanks.
At its close, a short meeting was held
In the Office of DR.. Moncure, and on
motion OF Judge Edmondson, of Rock
bridge. a vote OF thanks was rendered TO
Senator Lovenstein for the able manner
in which he had taken care Of the visitors
on their trip.
on motion Of Mr. Nthrow, a similar
vote of thanks was rendered TO Mr.. Jones,
Of King and Queen. chairman OF the Com
mittee on Asylums and Prisons, and 10
Mr.. Campbell. chairman of the Committee
on Schools and Colleges.
a subcommittee, consisting OF Senator
Miller and Messrs Jones and Edmondson.
was appointed TO examine the books Of
the institution, which they found to be in
perfect order.
Shortly after o'clock the visitors start
ed for home, greatly pleased with the eX-
perience of the day. Senator Herbert
voiced the sentiments Of the whole party
when he said that he hoped that the
Legislature would never so 10 the lunatic
asylum in any other way"