The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-24
COLLEGE CELEBRATIONS,
EXERCISES AT RANDOLPH-MACoN
AND HAMPDEN SIDNEY.
A Number OF Interestinz Orations by Stu
denis of Both Institutions-fancy Z.
Dress q, rman st Ashland.

ASHL.ND. VA, Feb. 3.-Special.-
The sixty-second annual celebration OF
the Washington Literary Society, OF Raa-
dofph-aiaco1 College, held ia the han OF
the society lest night, was Thoroughly
enjoyed By the select and appreciatiVe
crowd that attended After the roll-call
and the reading of the minutes OF the
last annual celebration MIR. W. ,. An
derson. the president, int Oduced MI -
H. Hatcher. the representative oil the
society. who delivered a polished oratioh
on Mary Washington, the mother or MN
v hose birthday was beicg celebrated
Professor \. 9. Nightmdh denEeleu
an earnest. eloquent and learned ADDRESS
on his chosen Professionalism OF teach-
er. Dr. W. j. Young spoke, Win io
1narkable strength OF thought ana eN-
pression. on the want Of the true patriot
ism Of Washington among the American
neonle of to-day. He dwelt at some
length on the social problems that are
aoitating the people of this country ana
expressed great sympathy for the labor-
inc cIasses He said that it was the
result of his observation that the work
ing classes are. on account OF the III
difference Of Christian people gfd1udHy
drifting from the Church. lie SPOKE Oh
toe corruption i'm politics since the bet
fairs. He referred to the race question
I'm the South, and expressed his graft
fication that one Richmond paper had
showed the courage OF It's convictions by
taking a strong stand for pure elections.
The fancy-dress german at the Ma
sonic Hall last night was quite an ele-
giant social event. The following ladies
were present. Mesdames Marye, Addi-
son and Buchanan, Misses Kitty VIII
liams. Claire Burne. Lizzie Burne, Bran
der, Maudc Kent, Caroline Martin. Ma
ME Baughman Mamie Jones, Fannie
Winston, Annie Winston. Mrs. William
Jones (chaperonel, Messrs. Horace Buch-
anan. L.ttleton Maryc Bert. Marye. Knox
Wilson, Hugh Fletcher, Richard Leigh,
Brown Allen. Allen Warheld. Stuart
Beckley Willie White. Charlie Dice. Har-
rison. Eddie Quarles, Sam Carter, Henry
Cooper, Robert Cooper, Drewry Kerr.
Bradley Watkins, Charles p. Scott.
Celebration a. HanpdeG sidney.
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY. VA, Feb. d
Speciai.-Thc mid-win:er celebration on
Friday at this old institution was par
ticularly interesting this year, and viii
long be RENE inferred as gala day.
III the afternoon a gymnastic exhibition
was given by Professor King and class
and was treat of its kind. The work
OF Mossrs. Bull, Pence. Flemmng. Rudd,
Chumbly. Caldwell and Shelton being eS-
ceptionally good. The triple work of
Bull. Pence and shelton, and Bull. Elem
ming and Professor King, and the fancy
.umbling Of Bun ana Professor King was
fine. But particular mention is hardly
fair. as ali acquitted themselves with
honor.
In the evening at s o'clock Intermediate
orations were delivered, DR.. McIlwaine,
the College PRESIDENT. presiding. The
first speaker was Mr.. j. l.. Shelly OF
Virginia, whose subject was Lights and
Shadows" lie was followed by Mr.. j.
L. Nanny. OF Virginia. IN az. address on
"The Revolution" Mr. Alexander Spots
wood. of Virginia. came next, with TN
Gle Toms Cabin" as his subject. Mr.
A. r. d. Gimour. Of Virginia, The Pri-
waite Soldier; Mr.. II. Peyton McClin-
tie. OF Virginia, yorktown ana MS our
render" and Mr.. Trueman \. Parker, of
Virginia. "To Thine own Self be True,
followed Each Of these gentlemen ac-
quilted himself with distinction, and
honored The societies whose representa-
tives they We're.
As is the custom. the audience adjourn
Cd to the literary halls. where hours were
spent IN the usual college entertainment
where freshman meets on equal terms
the Staid senior. and NicS with him Tor
the favors Of their fair visitors. This
occasion always taxes the genius of the
ladies' and handsome and costly cos
tunes prevail. Where so much is given
to preparing them, surely we should de
scribe them: Mrs Dr.. Johnson wore a
handsome gown of white satin, with
pearls and hyaciuths; Miss Leila Dick
inson a becoming evening dress Of white
satin. trimmed with chiffon, and wore
lilies OF the valley; Miss Mary Knight
blue silk. pearls and diamonds; Miss FL
lie Parker, white silk. ACE and hyaclnihs
Miss Emma Venable, white satin, trim
med with organize and natural
flowers: Miss Sallie Darlington, white
crepe and roses; Miss Martin, of Farm
Vile. Gloria silk ana white violets Miss
Mary McIlwame. blue silk, lace and
white roses; Miss Dunnineton. of Farm
Vile, gloria silk. lace and natural flow
ers Miss Fannie Haurhlin, cream cash
mere. lace and natural flowers; Mrs. ;.
Rankin. pink cashmere and lace; Miss
Jackson. Miss Lizzie Marshall Miss Boyd,
the Misses Watkins and others wore
handsome and appropriate costumes.
The music was furnished by Farmvlle
string band. and added much 10 the
general enjoyment
EHAUN tUIEIDES