The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-19
,>yrtI SESSION or rHE -. or. L
The University Of Virginia Opens win
MANY New students.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. sept. "
sr-cial-The thirteenth annual session
az the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Of Virginia convened IN the baP-
fist church of this city this morning al
10 o'clock. and was called TO order 10y
Mrs. Il. II. Jones, the president Oh
Norfolk. ~.
a large number of delegates from diff
ferent sections of the state are IN at
tendance. Devotional exercises were
conducted hv Rev. II. w Tribble. pastor
of the church. After singing. Mrs. Jones,
president OF the state Work, oheFeo
fervent prayer.
The following committees were appoint
ed. -
committee on Crcdentials-Mrs }. W.
Castles. Cape Charles Mrs. j. Tyler job
son. Richmond.
Committee on Finance-Mrs- shepherd
Richmond. Mrs. Briggs, Roanoke; Miss
Laura smith. Hamilton.
Committee on Resolutions-Mrs. small
Mrs Sauber. Mrs shinnick. Mrs. Ran
dolph. Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Evans. Mrs.
Hizer. Mrs. Brugh, Mrs. Miley, MISS
Haden.
Committee on Courtesies-Miss Wilson,
Miss Mary Perley.
The Committee on Credentials reported
forty-nvo delegates and eleven state Of
ncers.
a memorial from the ..ocicty Of Friends
was read ia regard TO a reformatory for
youthful criminals. IL was agreed that
there was great need OF such an institu-
tion for colored children.
Mrs W. c. Payne brought forward
a gavc presented to the charlottesville
union hy Mrs A. G.. Randolph, which
was made from the wood Of the Old
Hnlsboro church. ohio, where the cru
SADIE started
Mrs. Jones Introduced Rev. W. a.
Roush. who. on behalf OF the churches.
heartily welcomed the visitors 10 our
city and paid fitting and glowing trb-
utes TO the whlte-ribboners.
Mayor Patton was then introduced,
who. on behalf Of the city, extended
cordial. kindly welcome. The white rose
Of prohibition was voted 90 be placed on
the lapel of the coat of our Mayor.
who sa.i he would try to wear it as
Il badge and white flower of blame
less life.
Mrs. W. G.. Payne. on behalf of the
". G.. Il. t.. delivered an address. which
was cnaste, eloquent. and repIete with
able Presentations Of the works ana
deeds of women. Mrs. j. Tyler JObson,
OF Richmond. responded in telling man
rer.
The afternoon session was very interest
ing. The devotional exercises wern ttn-
Quoted by Mrs. Randolph The report Of
the corresponding secretary showed that
the local unions had made rapid growth
during the year just closed.
At o'clock the president. RS r. IL.
Jones. Of Norfolk. deive~ed .he annual
address. which was highly interesting t.
the convention. At = o'clock this evening
Rev DR.. j. J. Laferty. Of Richmond.
delivered the annual sermon before the
convention. lie was greeted by a large
audience. The Doctor seemed .to--be in
good trim for the occasion. and his ser
mon was able and interesting.
The prospects for a large number Of
students this session at the University
OF Virginia is very promising. Up 10 u
o'clock to-Iay there were known TO be
AZ students on the grounds. 3i7 Of whom
had matriculated. - OF them taking the
law course.
a large number Of these are new stu
dents
The various 0ocietes are busy arranC-
ing for their organization. which are
expected 10 be very prosperous
This is the third day Of the session, and
II is thought that the number Will reach
six hundred or more.
Many Of he new students are from the
western states.