The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-03
THE TUNES RICHMOND va SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1895

will therefore advise the construction
as soon as possible of separate but plain
er buildings for these classes. with sun
able laboratories. shops and power house.
and estimate the cost OF these structures
without apparatus or machinery 10 Do
$500.
The growing work Of the Law School
renders 1t right and wise to enlarge their
Accommodations. Three successive lec-
lures OF one and a half hours each have
heretofore been held In the same apart
ment, a plan not to be commended on
sanitary grounds. and the use of the Law
Library has been limited by the cramped
and inconvenient quarters. We shall
recommend therefore the ultimate con-
structon Of separate Law Building 20
cost about $4,000.
Nor is this all that seems necessary to
sustain the past repute OF the University
and justify the hopes OF her sons for her
future. Her Library, sadly diminished
I'm volume and value by our misfortune.
needs especial subsidies. At least $50.000
should be at once provided for the pur-
chase Of new books to re-establish its
present usefulness: and an endowment
of $4,000 should be provided to give It
liberal maintenance OF the future.
The sum total of these recommended
lions amounts to S46.0oo To meet this
we have from insurance on the ruined
buildings and their contents $500; from
residue Of the Fayerweather fund. s23,-
900: and in immediate prospect from the
Fayerweather and Shields requests about
s1O.000-in all $4,000. We need thus $685.
900, which seems not more than enough
TO rehabiiftate our alma mater In a man
'ner not unworthy OF her illustrious father
and her devoted sons.
The visitors will appeal with hope-nay
with confdence-to the Legislature OF
Virginia But pending their action we
receive daily. almost hourly. solicitations
from the alumni OF the University 10
set before them our needs and aspirations
and let some part OF the fulnllment be the
tribute Of their love and pride. In re-
Spouse TO such appeals. and with I'M
feigncd gratitude for all their words OF
comfort and OF courage we issue this adj
dress. Amid our present disasters they
bid us bate no jot of heart or hope, but
press right onward" May we not with
their aid carry our dear mother on TO stu
higher planes Of usefulness and honor
and see her grow into new dignity and
a larger power?
4 Committee OF the Faculty has been
appointed to cooperate with the Execu-
tive Committee OF the Society Of the
Alumni for the prosecution Of this noble
and necessary work. They beg 10 rec
ommend the formation Of special solicit
ing committees i'm all local associations
the active prosecution of the canvass.
appeals not only 10 alumni but 10 other
friends Of learning who may have ability
and readiness TO assist them. and atten-
ton TO the equally important work OF
arousing interest in the condition of the
University. and n generous spirit toward
her I'm the members Of the State Legis-
laturc. soon TO be elected. The members
Of the Faculty Committee offer their per-
Gonal help. and desire TO contribute by
word and pen. as well as By every effort
I'm their power. 10 recreate the school OF
our united devotion.
Francis II. Smith. George Frederick
Holmes. Charles $. Venable, William r.
Peters. Noah X Davis. William M. Fon-
tame. Ormond Stone James NJ. Garnctt.
William NJ. Thornton. Francis +. Dunning-
ton. James n. Gilmore. John w Mallet.
NJ. D., Milton w. HUMPHREYS Albert III.
Iuttle' raul u. Barringer, NJ D., Charles
W. Kent, William Minor Lille. William
q. Christian, NJ. D., William Howard Per-
hnson. A. Harper Buckmastor NJ u.
James a. Harrison. Walter ID. Dabnev
Richard Heath Dabney. William II Ecb.
OILS. John Staige Davis, NJ. d.. Raleigh G.
Minor.
COMMITTEE ON RESTORATION FIND
WIN. NJ. THORNTON.
Chairman Of the Faculty.
CHARLES 3. VENABLE,
WILLIAM r.. PETERS.
VIM MINOR LILLE.
WALTER ID. DABNEY.
PAUL, - RARRINnEp NJ ~
A. HARPER BUCKAlASTER. I'D