Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-04
FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
An Enthusiastic Meeting That Prom
ises Substantial Help.

The meeting held at Willard Hall Satur-
Gay evening in the interests of the Uni, err
sity CT virginia Was rousing success. Not
only was there a general expression of SYM
pathy Tor that Robe institution of learni. Z
in her loss by fire. but from the class of men
present and the views they presented it was
evident that a considerable sum OF money
Viii be raised amo. s the alumni OF this city
TO aid In The WORK OF REBUILDING the hailu-
some rotuiiua. Subscription blanks We're
handed round and nunluer of them were
hlled out, but the total amount raised was
not maze public.
Secretary Herbert acred as th, chairman
OF the meetlhs m.I:uh ne opened with u pr,ef
address on \" h.s,ory OF Lac university ana
the proud pace That has always been hers
as the mother uI ooiIeses III his country.
9rot- W. Nj. TAor;ttoi, member of the
faculty, described the Ire ana the loss it had
caused and toid N an interesting manner OF
the present needs of the university Adj
dresses euiosisLc OF their alma mater We're
aiSo made by Mr.. Gardner hubbard. Post
master General Wilson, Mr.. Holmes Conrad
ana rev. Or. X. IL. Mck.nl Mr.. Hubbard
though not an alumiIus of the university
read scholarly paper on its history and de-
velopment.
Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page read a letter
from Bishop keale of the Catholic I-nlyer-
slty, expressing his regret that absence from
town prevented HIN from being present at
10 put his name on the list of helpers A
letter OF similar import was read from Jus
tice Brown.
The sentiments of the meeting were SET
Iorth III series OF resolutions read by Mr.
Thomas Nelson Page They We're as fol-
lows:
Resolved, BY the Washington alumni and
frlerds of the University of Virginia. assem-
bled in mass meeting. that we deplore the
destruction of the buildings of the univer-
Sity, so dear to mary of US. connected as
they are with happy memories Of our college
Jays, and We advocate the immediate resto-
ration of the old building to conform in out
ward design as closely as possible to the Or
isinal as planned by Thomas jefferson
Resolved, mat committee of fifteen be
appointed. of whom our chairman shall be
one, TO organize with other local alumni as
socations to raise funds for that purpose
Resolved. That an address to the friends
of the University of Virginia be prepared
Urging them to ASST in The noble work of
restoring our old temple of learning
Resolved, That we rave heard with pride
though not with surprise. of the splendid
action of our young brothers. the present
students of the university, and that they
acted only We knew they would act in the
hour of our mothers need
Resolved. That their action is an inspira-
ton for US.
Resolved That We have learned with
pleasure of the prompt and generous action
OF the alumni and trierdS of the university
in Richmond. Va. and that we hope fully cal!
on other alumni associations throughout the
country to second it to the extent of their
ability.
Resolved That we cordially hope that
recommendations of the Richmond assoca-
ton to the general assembly of Virginia may
be promptly adopted. and the aid of the
state generously extended to her great uni
versity.
Resolved, That our thanks be extended
to the Messrs. Lewis for their kind tender
of this hall free for our meeting tonight
The following were appointed members of
the committee of fifteen: Postmaster Gerer-
nj Wilson. Thomas Nelson Page. Secretary
Herbert justice White. Holmes Conrad
Gardiner G. Hubbard Rev R. H. McKim,
ID. L. NJ. Blackford, Leigh Robinson. Hem
~ Wise Garrett, F. I. Rennicke, w. u.
Cabell c. G. Lee. Joseph Willard, jr., and
DR.. L. w. Glazebrook