The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-24
RICHMOND COLLLGL.
Prominent Citizens Appeal for Money 10
Build and Equip IA science Hail.

Tho following card explains itself. IL
is an eloquent ana earnest appeal IN De
half OF a great institution oil learnihs'
and should receive a cordial response
frcm all frienIS OF education.
Richmond, Va, Harch Il, 1886.
To the Citizens OF RichEicrd:
In view OF the benefits derived by
city from higher institutions OF learning
ard OF the growing Importance OF instIuc-
ton in science, the Undersigned beg per
II ission TO lay before you the following
facts:
Richmond College. the Oldest education
al institution in our city. needs at once
adequate and wcli-cquipped laboratories
for the departments Of physics and chem
istry. liz IS estimated that the cost OF
suitable building and the necessary APP
paratus will amount 10 not less than
$4,000 The college owns an admirable
site, and is already paying the salaries
of two professors OF science, but 1t Is
without available funds 10 erect or ade-
quately furnish a laboratory. There are
many reasons why the money for TINS
purpose should come In large part from
the citizens Of Richmond.
For more than sixty years Richmond
College has been training our sons at
small cost to US, and yet the Richmond
contribute 10 It's endowment. All have
reaped the benefit of large gifts made by
a few men OF wealth. The opportunity
has now arrived when every one inter-
ested in developing the commercial pros
perity of Richmond can at the same
time show his interest In education. Inc
claims OF applied science, are recognized
most fully by merchants and manufac-
turcrs. and it would be peculiarly APP
propriate for men OF business 10 give
the college the equipment demanded by
the progress of science.
A well endowed college Is the greatest
attraction of modern city IL gives the
city reputation abroad. and brings In
many desirable residents. Large num-
bers OF students draw scores of visitors,
who thus become acquainted with the
city and its homes and business houses.
The stronger we make our college the
greater will be the throng OF students,
who. after spending several years in
school and forming friendships here. will
either locate In our midst or return 10
their homes, speaking kindly OF Richmond
in other parts of Virginia and the United
States
Viewed purely from a business stand
point, the city of Richmond cannot af-
ford TO let other colleges surpass ours in
efficiently and outstrip II, the race for
patronage. With its present attendance
Richmond College expends here many
thousands Of dollars every year. and with
growing numbers this sum Is rapidly in
creasing. Friends OF Greater Rich
mond" will help their cause help every
business interest. help the fame Of our
fair city, as they contribute Of their
means 10 aid the college.
be a safe investment. Its trustees and
faculty are known to Us ALL Many OF
us claim it as alma mater. Its history
assures that contributions made to it's
endowment will be wisely handled. and
will bring a rich return. BY its silent in
fuences. as well as by its varied courses
Of instruction and valuable public lee
lures, the college has placed the city
under lasting obligations Its traditions
and its work foster the spirit OF culture
and scholarship. which should he the
crown and glory OF every city. The
undersigned do not hesitate. therefore,
to appeal TO our people. without distinc-
ton Of class or creed, 10 take n hand in
the movement TO raise $4,000 for scienti-
fic purposes. Let us make this part OF
our plans for building up Richmond and
the best results will follow.
Respectfully.
J.. NJ COWARDIN,
H. II. LEVY.
JAMES LYONS.
ROBT. s. CRUMP,
T. \. CARY,
EVERETT WADDEY,
r. ID. NEAL Jr.,
r A. CATLIN.
CHAS N. SHIELDS,
JAMES y. BOYD,
INO y. WOOD.
G. W. TANNER
EDWARD " CALISH.