The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-23
PRESIDENT cartwright
HE rs FORMALLY NOTIFIED or HIS
ELECTION TO OFFICE.
TIL, Regulations Presented To Him
spseche, BY Members OF the Board
professor Boatwright's Reply.

Professor Boatwrighrs Reply.
Professor Frederick ". Boatwrght was
yesterday afternoon at O'CLOCK duly
notified Of his election 10 the pr3si ienSy
of Richmond College. DR.. curry ana me
secretary of the college were put IN
charge of the duty. They took with them
to Mr.. Boatwrights residence several
members of the board. Dr. j. *. Oarllck,
president OF the Hanover Institute, was
the only county member present.
There were present: Hon. j. Taylor
Ellyson, II. r. Pollard. Esq; Mr. josiah
Rylaad and Rev. Drs. Hatcher and Ian
drum, besides the officer OF the bosra'
The orly one OF these absent was Rev.
Or. Topper, vice-president, who Is SICK.
When called TO order DR.. Curry present
ed to Mr.. Boatwright. who had received
his guests with his accustomed urbanlty,
the action of the trustees in making nm
president. The Doctor held written
communication, inclosing the regulations
of the office prescribed by tie BOARD,
but ne spoke freely Of the work OF the
corporation and of its long cherished
plans. The presidency, said he, had
been long ago agreed uIon-the trustees
awaiting the man 10 fill the place. He
regarded the contamination as one in
which the guiding hand of Providence
was plS inly ceen. No one expected 4 sud
den expansion. But the trustees must
work for the coming years as well az
for the present.
THE REGULATIONS.
lie read aloud the letter, from which
the following is taken
The circumstances connected with
the election, the lors time for
consideration. the fun and ex-
full committal of the subject TO divine
guidance, the character of the board. the
unusually fun attendance Of the mem
bers, give special significance to your
election "a
may well be appreciated by 20 young 4
man. The trustees, repOsinS fullest con-
lldence in your scholarship, ability,
road-mindedness, Christian piety. and
devotion TO your alma mater. feel that
your administration Will be hOnOTa BILE to
yourself and prOmOtiNe of increased pros
perlty and honor for our college. The
undersigned are happy in being the me
dunn of communicating the earnest wish
eS Of the trustees that you may accept
the position, with its duties, trials and
reSDOnsit iliticS.'
The regulations were then presented
and in regard to them the president of
the board said that il might be noces-
sary 10 modify or enlarge the rules OF
0iice, but the appointee might rest as
sured that his authority would be sus-
'tained and his wishes regarded with
liberality and fairness.
THE PRfsIDEST-ELECT's REPLY.
To the words OF the distinguished pres
ident Mr.. BOatwright responded with a
good deal OF emotion. He was surprised
that there should be so little of elauon I'm
MS feelings. \ great honor was done
NM but ne was so touched and so bur
dened by the responsibility that was i'm
VOWED. that he was driven 10 bow his
head in profound conviction Of depend
ence upon God for guidance ana SUD
port. His ambition was letters He
desired 10 be a student and teacher,
perhaps an author. Could he give up his
pet schemes for the work proposed? he
desired 10 know what was right, and his
duty, and he we Glad 10 know his friends
had cOunselled HIM and sought for him
the Divine help. He would seriously in
quire his duty. One thing ne could say.
IF | accept this high office, ! VIII bend
every power of my nature 10 the dis
charge Of your great trust, and do every
thing possible 10 advance true Christian
education IN our Old and hOnored Viz
gina"
The speech of the Professor was well
chosen, modest, devout and practical,
showing that he fully realized the great
ness OF the duty dcvOlVed upon him.
The friends present were much pleased
with his reply.
ministers ana from the business men who
had dropped I'm. Rev. DR.. Garlick said
he could speak for the country members
and say that Mr.. BoatWrights nomna-
uon mad power upon him from the start
and that six months had brought him 10
the conclusion that he was the man for
the place. lie minated that the mem
bers of the board ne had met were not
pleased with the disposition in certain
quarters 10 question their action. and he
for one wished it understood that the
trustees were the RESPONSIBLE guardians
of the College and would not submit to
dictation. lie desired TO urge the ac-
ceptance OF the office by Mr.. BoatWright
without unnecessary delay.
OTHER SPEECHES.
.noSsrS Pollard and EllysOn smoke free
~ of their growing satisfaction with the
work of the board. .dr. Pollard be-
HeVed the alumni would take pride i'm the
fact that one of their number was Gle
waited 10 this position. lie reiOiced i'm
the youth and yigor of their president
elect and concurred in the view that the
trustees would rany to his support with
great cOrdiality.
Mr. Enyson concurred I'm this view.
The place. he said, was most cordially
offered Mir. BOatWrlght, and he was new
or more hopeful of the future Of the
College. He had not for a moment
doubted the wisdom Of the boards choice
and hoped there would be prompt ac-
ceptance.
Rev. Drs. Hatcher Ryiand and Ian
drum also made brief speeches, in which
they gave strong announcement TO tine
preSident-eiect, and referred TO his abili-
~ TO I'LL the place IN hattering terms.
They spoke of the welfare of the col
lege, in which they were greatly inter-
ested.
There was a hearty concurrence IN the
twin ideas of the excellence of the aD-
pointment and the resolve OF the tTus-
tees to press their work with increased
Vlgor under his management.
After an hour and a half Of pleasant
chat and the expression OF views upon
plans for the presidency, If Mr.. Boat
wright accepts, the meeting adjourned.