The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-20

Tor Ellyson. brief addresses. respectively
by Professor w. u. Thomas, on the part
OF the Faculty: Wyndham X. Meredith,
ESQ, on the part OF the alumni; mayor
Taylor. as the representative OF the CITY,
and Hon. Ashton Sfarke. on the part OF
the citizens OF Richmond. The prese va
ton OF the keys and charter OF the college
TO the new president will be made by Hon.
J. l.. NJ. Curry. president OF the board.
resident boatwrignt vii VII, fesp1 pnro,, need
by the Rev Thomas $. Dunraway, OF
Fredericksburg.
FUTURE POLICY OF THE COLLEGE
Mr.. Boatwright was invited to appear
before the board at / o'clock, and ne
made very pleasing address, outiining
his future plans. suggesting new iihes oi
work, and asking for the sympathy an'
CO. operation Of the board and the FRIENDS
of the college. special prayer lot the
new president and his success Was then
offered by Rev. Dr. J. u. Lake, OF F"u-
quicr. ,,-
A letter from Professor il. II. Harris,
taking final leave Of the board, was re-
ceived and read.
During the meeting a long and irtef'
cstirg debate followed a motion ou'hning
tho future policy of the college In regard
10 its patronage. II was evident that the
purpose OF the board was thal more
work for the college be done in intut-i
and a committee Of Ave was appo.hleu
vassing the sta.s. This committee was
also charged with the duty OF proV;uins
suitable exercises at the opehlhg ~ nv
next session In September. Aiter ulspos-
ing Of some unimportant routine ma - - -
the board Adjourned 20 meet again al "
o clock This morning at the collese.
The Alumni Banquet.
The Alumni OF Richmond College heid
their annual banquet at Murphy hoVei
last night. Previous TO the banque. d
brief business session was held. The Pres
ident. Rev Or. n. II. Pitt formaily III,
ticn. and they were elected members Vi
Al $40 O'Clock the banquet was held
among those I'm attendance being >; VIZ
liam Jones. y. D.. j. Il. Lake. ID: -, OF
Fauquier; A. +. owen, ID. D., OF FORTS
mouth: r. s. Dunaway. j.. D.. Of Fred
er,cksburg: Judge w. X. Barksdale, OF
Houston; VI. l.. Woods of Newport News !,
Carter Helm Jones. -. D.. OF LouisViiie'
Or. r. G. Braughton, OF Roanoke, Hon.
j. Taylor Ellyson. James Lyons. Isaac
Digs. J. VI. 7. Childrey, James - mar
wood. r. r. Flaence, &. w. Duke. Hlll
Montague, James w. Gordon, T. II. III
lett. Minitrce Folkes, Drs. III. II. ana T..
c. Levy. Major a. r. Courtney, John gar
land Pollard. Or. w. Wythe Davis, II. a.
McCurdy. John Howard, Jr., :. l.. Kelly,
H. T.. Cox. A. A. Hin. y. Thomas Mos
ly the members of the faculty ana othei ;.
Dr. Pitt introduced Hon. j. Taylor Ely
son as toast master. who in very ieelinS
toms introduced Professor n. III. Harris.
Professor Harris responded to the toast,
"Our Alma Mater He spoke IN tender
phrases of his devotion TO the college,
ard said he would ever look back with
least re TO his career at Richmond COL
ioge. and be willing and glad TO do any
thing I'm his power for its welfare
DR. +. c. Levy responded TO the toast,
doctors" in appropriate style. and was
followed by Mr.. 5. l.. Kelly, who respond
ed i'm graceful style to the toast Law
yers." Dr. James Nelson spoke on the
subject Of "Tcachers.' and Row. Or.
Garter Helm Jones responded In a pleas
IL < manner TO THE Preacher Profess
sor f. W. Boatwrght responded 10 The
toast, "The Future"
The banquet was a delightful an air,
both socially and Intellectually, and a
splendid repast was served.