Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-21
Resolution Adopted SeYerins Prof. Har-
fison's Connection With The College.
Two PROFESSORS ARE CHOSEN.
Mr.. Carroll TO Teach Greek and Dr..
Hunter Instructor In Chemistry.
Medals Awarded, Degrees Conferred,
pipIomns Given, md Distinctions
Announccd-Thc boys Cheer nc
firing Professors.

ance was even larger than Is usual on
such occasions. The hall was beautifully
and artistically decorated with State and
national flags. streamers of bunting ana
shields Of all descriptions. From con-
yenient corner in the large hall leading
to the chapel the Blues Band dscoursed
delightful music throughout the eve
ming.
The exercises proper began at $50
o'clock, and were presided over by the
retiring chairman of the faculty, Pro-
fessor b. Puryear. After prayer the
announcement of distinctions at one ex-
animation was made. This was followed
by music. When the soft strains died
away Professor Puryear delivered the
distinctions at both examinations in
Junior classes. Rev Dr. J. William
Jones. of the University of Virginia, was
called upon to present the Woods
medal, which was awarded for proii-
cheney in defamation TO Mr.. Ernest Mos
by. of tbs city.
AT the conclusion of DR. Jones's brief ad-
dress, Professor Puryear gave out the
certificates of distinctions at both ex-
aminatons In intermediate classes, and
the certificates OF proficiency.
THE OTHER MEDALLISTS.
The James ID. Crump" medal was
taken by Mr.. Robert f.. Loving. OF Flu
vanra Va, the presentation speech be-
ing made by Professor Charles II. Wins
ston. The prize was one awarded In
mathematics, and was taken by Mr..
Loving for excellence in the junior class.
Professor Winston made quite an appro-
pirate little address. in which he por-
trayed the great Importance of mathe-
mates IN the worlds progress.
Then followed the delivery Of the school
diplomas by Professor Puryear, at the
conclusion OF which the Tanner medal,
was given for the best work in Greek. The
presentation was made to MI George
RGgland. OF Richmond. by Rev. DR.. }. T.
Whitley. pastor of the Broad-Street
Methodist church. DR.. Whitley spoke OF
the founding Of this medal by Colonel
William f.. Tanner several years ago,
in honor of his father and mother whose
only son he was. The speaker said he
understood that Mr. Ragland had per-
formed the very difficult feat or gradua-
ting from this college in Latin. Greek
and mathematics In four years. In speak
ing Of the price. DR.. Whitley said that
he had just learned by the grapevine
telegraph" that the new professor OF
mathematics had once taken that same
medal. This was the signal for an outburst
of applause. which was only eclipsed in
enthusiasm when the speaker paid compll-
ment TO the distinguished "Grecian' who
had taught Greek in that college for the
last time-Professor II. II. Harris.
GIVEN THEIR DEGREES.
Professor Puryear. then. amid frequent
outbursts of applause. presented the
GRADUATED. OF which there were twenty IN
all. with their diplomas. When he had
finished this he addressed the graduates
briefly. expressing his gratitude for the
confidence and affection they had accord
ed him. and the otaer members OF the
faculty. and bidding them most pathetic
farewell.
ANNOUNCED BY THE TRUSTEES.
I'pon concluding what n had 10 say,
Professor Puryear remarked that he I'M
derstood some one would make some an
nouncements from the trustees OF the
college, and that when this had been
done those assembled would disperse
without further ceremony. The chairman
OF the faculty then took his seat. and Dr.
]. l.. NJ. Curry. president Of the Board
OF Trustees arose, and. after paying a
fitting compliment 10 Professor H. II.
Harris, who retires from the Chair OF
Greek. he announced that the trustees
had selected as his successor Or. Mitchell
Carroll, a former graduate OF Richmond
College. and "A Doctor of Philosophy of
Johns Hopkins University. This was re-
ceived with considerable applause.
DR.. Curry went on 10 say that the Chair
of Chemistry. so ably and honorably filled
by Professor Il. Puryear. would hereafter
- h. r y Hunter a Gradual
OF Wake Forest College. and Doctor Of
Philosophy OF Johns Hopkins University
also. This also was received with ap-
plause. So far as the faculty was con-
cerned, he made no further announce
ment.
DR.. Curry stated that degrees had been
conferred by the trustees upon the fol-
lowing gentlemen:
Rev. \. ID. Dunnaway, of Churchland,
Va, Doctor of Divinity.
Rev. Luther r. Thornhill. OF Manches-
ter, former graduate of the college,
Doctor Of Divinity.
Professor II. Ii. Harris. OF Richmond
College. Doctor of Divinity.
Rev. PoindeXter S. Henson, Of Chicago,
the first graduate of Richmond College.
Doctor of Laws.
The exercises having ended, the large
assemblage retired.
Junior Glass Distinctions.
The following students won distinctions
at both examinations in the junior
classes:
SCHOOL OF LATIN.
Sub-Junior Class.-Elvin : Lyon. Apo
mattox, Va; Frederick W. Moore, Nor
folk county, Va: John w. Morgan. Cul-
Culpeper county. Va; William l.. Prince.
Sussex county. Va; Willis c. Pulliam,
Manchester. Va; William r. Puryear,
Richmond. Va; William l.. Richardson.
Franklin, Va; and Harry b. Sanford,
Junior CASA. Paul Bagby. Farm
willie, Va; John Goode. Richmond. Va;
Arthur J; Hall. culpeeper county. Va;
T, McNiel. Franklin. Va; Ernest Mosby,
Richmond, Va. Robert B. Munford. Jf,
nah. Ga. Ernest W. Provence. ITALIA
field. Va; and Joseph c. Taylor. Rich
mond. Va.
SCHOOL or GREEK.
Sub-Junior Class.-Alfred Paul Bagby.
Farmvlle. Va. Henly NJ. Fugate. Ablng-
don, Va; Robert $ Garnett, Essex coun-
John Goode. Richmond. Va; John Palmer
Lea. Richmond. Va: Elvin S. Lyon. APP
pomattox. Va; Eldridge V. Riddell. Flu
wanna. Va; Clarence r. Taylor. Perry
WIZ Nu. anu JANIS II. "iiiaihof is'Sh
Junior Class.-John A. Coke. Jr.. Rich
mond. Va: Walter L. Gibson. Fauquier.
Va; Arthur j. Hall. Culpeper county.
Va Robert f.. Loving, Fluvanna. Va;
Melvin a. Martin. Chesterfield. Va: John
W. T. McNiel. Franklin. Va: John T..
Nottingham. .Jr.. Northampton, Va. Roy
Bennett Pace Richmond. Va; Ernest w
Provence Tallahassee. Fla; John a. Sui
Ivan. Richmond. Va, and Wins +. Will
son Richmond, Va.
SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES
French.-Jesse ii. Bnford. Henrico
county. Va; Alex. J. Carver. Hermit
vania, Va: George +. Hambleton. Louisa.
Va. Lynton b. Lloyd. Manchester, Va:
u. w Montgomery, Jr.. Spartanburg,
S. c.; J. Thomas Norris Glade Spring,
Va; Robert B.. Munford, Jr.. Richmond.
Va. William n. Roper. Petersburg, Va;
and Herschei G. Winso, Trezevant, Tenn.
German. II. Binford. Henrico coun-
~ Va: Robert q. Binford. Luray, Va;
Thomas A. Binford, Luray. Va; Edward
&. Cobb, Caroline. Va: Robert W. Dur
rett. Spotsylvania. Va; J. Thomas Nor
riss, Glade Spring, Va; Ernest Mosby.
Richmond. Va; William n. Roper.
Petersburg. Va; Walter Sycle. Richmond.
Va and Doward N. Taylor. Chesterfield
Va.
School CT English.-George e. Hartman.
mcnd, Va: Fred. w. Moore. Norfolk
county, Va; John w Morgan. Culpepsr
county, Va Samuel L. Morgan. Culpepsr
county. Va. J. Thomas Morriss, Glade
Spring, Va: Joseph ID. Myers. Savannah.
Ca William II Puryear Richmond, Va.