The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-30
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
An Appeal For Funds in Restor-
ing Its Losses.
meeting OF Prominent CItizens of Rich
mond, at Which Governor O'Ferrali
Fresided-ResOlutions Adopted and
Plans For Raising Funds Formulated.
Each Newspaper In the Commonwealth
Requested to Receive Contributions.

TO call large numbers of tho mos,
prominent citizens of Richmond
gathered in the assembly hall of the
chamber OF commerce at 1 o'clock this
afternoon to take steps towards raising
fund to replace the University build :
ings. Judge George L. Christian called
the meeting to order and said that a
more representative body OF citizens had
never Assem- bled in Richmond. He
nominated Governor O'Ferrall as chair
man, and the governor was elected bv
acclsmation.
Governor O'Ferrall, in taking tho
CHAIR, spoke OF the sorrow OF Virginia
at the loss sustained by tho University
IRE and said that not only would the in.
dfvidual friends Of the University rally
to its aid, but that the legislature would
make generous appropriation.
John Z. McGuire then read a resolu-
tion expressing the deep sorrow of Vir-
ginilns at the loss and made g speech
which moved many of his hesrers to
tears T., Speeches were made by Captain
w. George McCabe, Rev. DR.. A. Good
win, Professor Harrison and Hons. VIM.
Lovenstein and j. Alston Cabel. The
two last named gentlemen expressed
the belief that the legislature would
be very liberal in it's appropriation to-
wards repairing the loss.
Joseph Bryan read an appeal to the
alumni, which had been requested to
prepare and offered resolu ton that tho
secretary be instructed to transmit the
appeal to other alumni associations. Mr..
Bryan made practical speech in this
connection urging that the movement
to raise funds must begin at homo. He
also read telegram from friends pledg-
ing $4,000 to the fund.
telegram was received from jack
son Brandt subscribing $3.50. Captain
McCabe read letter from widow re-
questiDg that the subscription list be
opened to women ana children. Blanks
were thon passed around and the sum
OF $3.50 was raised. Among the largest
subscriptions was one of So. 600 from the
Misses Stewart and $1,000 from Jos.
Bryan.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
"Inasmuoh as the flames have do.
stroyed the rotunda of the University of
Virginia, which has for years been to the
people OF this State very Temple of
Minerva, sacred edi6ce,a seat OF honor
and intelligence, identified with our
noblest thoughts and most dearly cher
1shed associations; the lecture halls
where clear thinking and the highest
training OF mind and heart had their
homes, and with them, in the library q
great number OF our precious manu-
scripts which cannot be replaced; there-
fore be 1t,
Resolved, 1. That the Virginians
here assembled deeply deplore the de-
ssruction OF the old monument 80 dear
to the heart OF the commonwealth.
"2. That. though the tabernacle be-
dissolved the soul of tn. University
still survives snd will survive; and a
renewed dwelling. worthy habitation,
must at once be provided.
"3. The alum nj and. friends OF the
University of Virginia in Richmond
having ssembled to take action upon
the destruction by fire of the principal
buildings, library and other property of
that Institution are moved TO send
greeting and sym patty TO their brother
alumni and all friends of the Univer.
atty, Wheresoever locsted, in this time OF
common distress.
III considering what must be done to
repair this disaster, we have reason 60
hope that the State will provide to
restore the buildings; but, In any event,
the books, the paintings and much ap-
paratus which have been destroyed can
only be replaced by the voluntary con-
tricutions of those who love learning,
but especially the University, as iss
best and dearest seat.
1--WE have ourselves taken steps TO
secure from those in our community
material aid for this restoration, and We
feel assured that similar course will
oe pursued By the alumni and friends
nj neott
OF this great loss may find them
Among the best friends OF the Uni
verstty are thoss who, not being
alumni, are yet the mothers and daugh
tiers and sisters Of her sons. To them
no CRY for help has ever come IN
needed, and to them this calamity will
give the occasion for a fresh proof Of
their patriotism, their zeal and their
capacity.
The most generous contributions to
the University have been made by Urge
hearted, broad minded men, who never
enjoyed the blessings of her inssruc-
tions, but who appreciated the in stima.
BILE benefits i5 could bestow To such
men we now turn and show Tho ruin and
ashes OF our alma mater. We v.n+lre
TO suggest to all who desire TO par,i:i-
pate In this sweet and honorable work
OF restoration to declare their purpose
promptly to the local associations of
alumni, or to the chairman of the
faculty OF the University. and we re-
quest the chairman of the faculty to
give out for publication the names OF
contributors and the amounts. thu. a
roll OF honor may be made, and that q
generous and noble rivalry may excite
patriotism and imulate liberality.
%. Every citizen OF Virginia should
fael I'm intareat In nnhnI ding Tim ana