The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-28
WILLIAM and MARY.
Alumni Society Meeting Speeches by Gov
O'Ferrnll and Others.

WILLIAMSBURG VA June 2I-Spe-
clal-The alumni society held its annual
meeting yesterday evening in the College
chapel and was more larg Fly attended
man any gathering Of this society since
tile reopening OF the College. Mr.. Gardner
Cumming, OF Hampton, vice-president OF
the association, presided in the absence
OF the president Mr.. William Reynolds
who was detained al home.
The following officers were elected FOR
the ensuing term. President. Hon. John
Allen Watts, OF Roanoke, first Vice-presl-
dent, William G.. Jones, OF Richmond;
second Vicc-preSideut, Samuel Gardner
Cumming. OF HamqtOn third vice-presi-
dent. Percy $. Stevenson, Of Norfolk;
secretary and treasurer. T. -. Cole, Of
Williamsburg. Executive committee. Ca
rey l.. Armistead, John S. Charles w.
President Lyon G. Tyler, Of the Col
lege announced the death Of the emeritus
president. Colonel Benjamin s. Ewell, and
spoke fcelingly Of that good and grand
old man and his love for William and
Nary. A committee was named 10 report
suitable resolutions and report the same
4 the executive committee for publication.
NJ UMrNr TO COLONEL EwFLL.
Mr. Hughes. of Norfolk. offered the
following.
Resp sr8 That 2 committee Of three be
appointed 70 collect subscriptions for the
erection OF suitable mural tablet TO
commemorate our late beloved emeritus
PRESIDENT Benjamin $. Ewell said tablet
70 BE- erected In the college chapel by and
30 The name OF this society AT a cost not
% exceed $3.50. But IL is the sense Of
tals asso. latlon that the said committee
tnall urge no one 10 contribute TO this
ilnd and that all offerings be entirely
voluntary Committee appointed TO be
COM "a = RO. NJ Hughes. Colonel John
h. Cane, and Hon. b b. Munford.
A number 81 distinguished men were in
we ball during the meeting, among whom
were noticed his EXcellency the Governor
ana United Sfatee Sena tOr-eicct Martin
after the adjournment the members re-
Irei no the banquet hall I'm the Talia-
zero building. The presiding officer, Mr.
4 n cumming. Of Hampton, leading.
WIZ the Governor Of Virginia. Among
o'fer distinguished guests were Senator
'ee' Martin. Senator Thomas II. Barnes,
senator Stubbs. Gen. Marcus ]. Wright
~ Washington, and Gen. William b.
a.afe'ro. The hall was beautifully
decorated.
coLOSFL LAMBS SPEECH.
TIE FIRST speech was from Col. william
ss@inh responding 20 the sentiment. The
emory ~ the late BENJAMIN > EwellL
r nero o. Fort Fisher. always dignined.
e."afs or eeful." lie arose. his voice be-
laying the emotion ne felt. and seemed
,'if impressed with the solemnity OF the
,..e'lon. Col Lambs remarks were beau
,1 and received the close attention OF
"c great crowd.
resident Tyler responded 10 the toast.
,Vlf Alma Mater: Mr. Tazewell Taylor
ihe sentiment. The Younger Alumni
"a me Governor responded TO the toast,
4hf state OF Virginia" His Excellency
arose amid a burst OF applause and said
,Net De loved 20 talk OF Virginia. He
,K uD the history Of Virginia from
,g9nlal days, and told OF the heroic deeds
her sons and the important part they
Sayea In forming the great Government
~ nave to-day He told of her great
ssnerosity In donating 20 the Union that
magnificent and splendid territory. the
sltat northwest, Winch now teens with
merry and progress.
~ ne Governor spoke for about twenty
! MINUTES, and several times was inter-
'1ptea by bursts Of applause.
sESATo1 nABTIg.
"csenator-elect Martin responded 10 the
sohsress OF the United States" The
"'A~'or said among other things that