Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-27
WILLIAM AND MARY.
THE FINAL CELEBRATION OF THE
PHOENIX SOCIETY.
The Dcbatcrs, the Orators, and the
Notwithstanding Of the Alumni
Addrcss Of Col. John II. Cary-Old
snd New systems.

WILLIAMSBURG VA. June 9.-tSpe-
cial.)-An immense crowd gathered In the
college chapel last night to witness the
final celebration of the Phoenix Society.
After the opening address by The rresi-
dent. MIR +. Moncure Christian. The de-
bate followed on the question: Resolved
That the United States Government
Should Construct ana Control che Mica
raguan Canal The Affirmative side was
ably presented by Mr.. J. Jenkyn Davis
and as ably replied 10 oy Mr.. joseph II.
Saunders. TO Mr.. Saunders Was awarded
the medal. by Dr. Waggenor
Then followed the orations. Vt
John \. Hardy's. On the sub
ject. Home. Sweet Home" and Mr.. a.
l.. q. Stephensons. the subject. i Love
Virginla-My Birthplace: the South-My
Home: America-My Country" To the
latter was given the medal, the presenta-
ton being made by Hon. u. G. Tyler In
a beautiful and appropriate speech.
ALIEiNI-DAY.
To-day was alumni-day, and by IL
o'clock the old chapel. which has so often
resounded with the voices OF some OF
Nirginia's greatest men, was flied. Inc
association was called to order by MI. >.
q. Cumming. of Hampton. the second
vice-president in the absence of the presi-
dent. Hon. John Allen Watts, of Eoa-
noke. The orator OF the day. Colonel
John r. Cary was then Introduced, and
dclive charming address. The
speaker. who was a student here nearly
a half a century ago. spoke tendorly ana
patheucally of ye ulden time. ana re-
forred affectionately to the great and
good men who then controlled the des-
TIMES Of old William and Mary. lie
compared the old method Of instruction
with the modern. ana claimed that Tor
thoroughness and mental and moral de-
yelopment the old did not suffer by COM
parison.
His allusion 10 that great benefactor
md friend of William and Mary-Colonel
BENJAMIN :. EweIl-was the occasion OF
prolonged applause. showing that the old
time love and veneration for that noble
old hero. who has zone Il lis rest, is
still warm in the hearts OF the former
students Of this venerable institution.
Colonel Cary's advice 10 the young men
lust starting out In lifc was timely and
ennobiinC The address was replete with
classical quotations. and showed varied
familiarity with al kinds Of literature.
Colonel Cary was yesterday alluded 70
as that noble. old Roman. and to-day's
address by him fully Justfcs the proud
title. He was warmly congratulated at
its conclusion.
MEDAL DELIVERED.
After the address by Colonel Cary, Colo
mel William Lamb. a member Of the
board from Norfok. arose and said that
he had been called upon TO deliver
medal 10 the best ESSAYS; in the two
.r.1 "a 1y,trr
as the Hughes medal" and was given
by Mr.. Ro VI. Hughes. OF Norfolk. for
the best essay. These essays were written
a short time ago. and forwarded to Nor
folk where they were passed upon by
a committee o. three competent gentle
men. Colonel Lamb as he always does,
made a neat speech in making the award
10 Mr. q. NJ Smith, OF Charlotte county,
Va.
The meeting Of the association was
then hell. ana the usual routine business
was transacted.
CAPTAIN John y. Coke. Of Richmond.
was added to the committee to solicit
contributions to the Ewell monument.
The following officers were then chosen
for the ensuing year; President. W. q.
Jones: First Vice-PresiGcnt. :. q. Cum
ming. Of Hampton Second Nice-Presi-
dent. i. :. Stephenson. OF Norfolk; Third
c-Prcsidcnt. TaZewell Taylor, OF the
same city. Secretary and Treasurer. Mr..
H. d. Cole: Executive Committee-The
above officers and the following. Cary L.
Armistead. John 5. Charles, and W. Z. L.
Taliaiorro.
The association. after requesting copy
Of Colonel Cary's address for publication,
adjourned 70 meet at $50 O'Clock In
the college library TO attend the banquet.