The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-23
THE NEW PRESIDENT.
PROF. HEAVYWEIGHT FORMALLYIN-
QUOTED INTO OFFICE.
Hon. J. L. NJ. Curry, Chairman e the Board
# Trustees. Turned over 10 Him the
Erys of the College-rhe Speeches.

Professor J.. ". Boatwrisht. the newly
elected president of Richmond College.
was formally indicted into Office yester-
dag afternoon in the presence OF tne
trustees. the faculty, and number OF
prominent friends CT the institution. me
ceremonies took place in the library nan
al D O'clock About one hundred cndlfs
were arranged OF either side Of tnc cen
ire OF the hail. and between them was
pl,.ctI a. taole, ANA urOu ld chalfs, Whrlc
sat Hon. q. l.. NJ. Curry, president % the
board, and Professor Bcatwrisht during
the ceremonies.
DR.. Mitchell Carroll. who was elected
or THURSDAY by the board 20 me enair
o. Greek 10 succeed Professor HARE
ard Dr. John Rufus Hunter. the newly
elected professor Of chemistry, who VIII
succeed Professor Pury2ar, were present,
and were introduced 10 their future as
soc.ates at the close Of the M citing.
Rev. d. Battle offered prayer, ald
asked specially for the divine blessing
upon the acts OF tho college authorities
in tho past few days
THE srEAKRRs.
Hon. J. L. ". Curry. presided. and IN
a few words explained the purpose OF TIE
services 10 be the formal Induction into
iohice 81 Presidsnt-eiect Boatwr.ght
lr. Curry said 10 WAS lot the purpose
OF the trustees 10 have a grand gothCr
ing. and that u was only intended 10
I ave the trustees, ile professors, and Il
few friends present. and that IL was
rather a private than public gathering.
bat that they were glad TO see all that
had come.
lie then called on Hon. J. Taylor Ely
son. on behalf Of the Board of Trustees,
10 make an address OF welcome 10 Pres
dent Boatwrlsht. Mr. Ellyson briefly
sketchcd the career OF the new president
and spoke IN the most complimentary
terms OF his progress in connection with
the college from uhe time OF his first en-
trance as a student 10 tho present time.
He referred particularly to the fact that
DC WAS a graduate Of the college. and
young man who Is equipped by energy,
character. and especially by education
10 MI the position 10 the best interests OF
tho institution. In closing, he pledged
the truestsupport Of the board OF trustees
In all his efforts to upbuild the college.
DIR. TEoM,s AND DR.. PITT.
Professor Thomas then spoke in behalf
OF the faculty. and besides pledging the
earnest cooperation OF the faculty 10 the
new president, he prOpheSled Il brOadened
and more extended career for the college
under his management.
Rev. Or. Pitt responded in behalf OF the
alumni. and cordially congratulated Presi-
dent BOa;wright on his selection for this
important position.
He said II President DOWNRIGHT had
ever had any doubt OF the cordially OF
the alumni towards him. u must have
been dissipated AT the last meeting of
the alumni, at which he was present.
He rendered 10 President Boatwright the
hearty support OF the alumni, and asked
that he command them 10 the utmost.
Or. Curry next made a brief address
upon the influence OF colleges upon the
cities in which they are located, and
called on Judge Wexford to respond for
the city OF Richmond.
yupGrs wELLFoBD AND CHRISTIAN.
Judge Wexford gracefully acknowledged
the beneficence Of the college to the city.
and earnestly set forth the importance
OF high institutions Of learning In The