Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17

stitutIons Of liberal education In the state.
commencing with william and Mary, fol-
lowing with old Liberty Hall Academy.
now Washington and Leo University. the
University OF Virginia. and the various
UNCONVENTIONAL colleges, and stated that
HE only shows hts extreme ignorance Of
what Is going on In his state who ignores
the great work being done by the veneer.
able colleges OF Virginia" lie referred
10 the work at the Vifsiaia Military In
stitute and the Virginia Astioultursl and
Mechanical College. and dwAlt especially
upon the influence OF the latter institu-
ton. 49,
80 deep, said Professor vawter, rs
our system OF education imbedded In the
hearts OF our people that no Legislature
nor political aspirant OF any party has
ever dared to do aught but encourage
and help the schools. But II IL 10 be
noted that these schools have their foun-
dation down In the solid work OF the
past. They are q growth inher.tng the
richness OF the past and bringing In all
the good OF the present
PART OF OUR SYSTEM.
Industrial training. said Captain Vawter.
Is slowly but surely becoming q part OK
our school system. Steadily. all the best
methods OF teaching are being introduced.
while drawing, designing. training In all
the Industrial pursuits are rapidly coming.
not TO supplant, but to move space with
the old curriculums OF the books.
Few States can, said Captain Vawter.
point TO such an array o. schools so well
managed and so thoroughly equipped. for
the education OF women as are found in
almost every section OF our state. Cap
tain Vawter gave the expenditures for
the support OF the public schools, and in
conclusion said:
In the Virginia home you find as n rula
plenty Of children. happy and healthy.
and a home-loyng, cheerful. devoted wife.
that beauties Il and makes IL. however
humble, a paradise fer him who would
de ON its threshold rather than surrender
IL.
To her educational advantages. which
are rare and abundant: 10 her social life.
free open, kind. shs most cordially In
vites all honest. true people who are seek
ing homes in all the true meaning OF that
good. old word, to happy life within her
borders.
Programme for To-Day.
The following are the topical subjects
/ for discussion to-day:
on tho Class OF immigration Most De-
! sired, and the Section of this Country
/ from Which 1t Is Feasible 10 Secure
! Tnem-Jufge Charles Grattln.
on the Class % Immigrants Most De-
| sired. ard the Sections or Countries
/ Abroad from Which Il Is Desirable 70 Sc
| cure Them-Reprcsent OF the German
/ American Association
on the Manner in which Local Organiza-
ton Can be Formed to Induce Immigra-
| ton. and 20 Suitably and Successfully LO-
cate lmmgrants-John c. Fowler
on What Central Organization Would be
| Most Feasible and Effectlye-W. seymour
White
On What Would be the Practical Ad-
vantages OK immigration TO Nlrglnla-Col-
onel J. p. Fitzgerald.
on the Steps Most Essential to secure
Immigration: How the State and County
Authorities Can Best Cooperate 70 Pro-
mote II; aad what II any, Additional
Legislation Is Desirable-J. +. Jackson.
Committee on Resolutions.
Mr.. n Jegfrcss offered resolution that
| n committee OF ten members be appointed
to consider any proposition or resolutions
presented at this convention, AMI to r.
/ port some scheme for the furtherancc
OF the object OF the convention. This was
agreed -.
The Chair then announced the commit
tee as follows: Thomas Whitehead.
Charles Grattan, Of Augusta; y. Jeffress.
Of Norfolk; Dr. j. Apperson, =. Weliiori
Corbin. Judge Mallory, Captain J. y.
Rayl0r Colonel j. T. Fitzgerald. Profes-
sor W. =. Atwood, Park l.. POlndeXter.
II was agreed that the convention should
assemble again al ID o'clock this morning
srI all addresses should be read at the
morning session. in order that the entire
evening meeting may be devoted to the
I consideration 90 tho report Of the COM
mittee on Resolutions. and 20 such bust
rees - may arise. The body then al
jJunel.