Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
BLAChsBURG.
VIII Make the Survey-Proposed Y.
VI. 4. 4. BnildiDR.

BLACKSBURG, VA. March f4-,sps-
cial)-I learn that Colonel Patton. pro.
lessor OF civil engineering at the inst.
tute, will on Monday take a force o.,
men out to survey the line Of the pro.
posed Blacksburg and Carolina RAILROAD
This looks as II what. I have always
believed to be true were a fact-that IN,
corporators are heartily In earnest
The Young Mems Christian Assoca.
ton here IS In a very nourlshing condl.
ton. So rapid has been its growth iha,
Is has determined 10 erect a hall a, a.
early day as possible A building con-.
mlttee OF sixteen students was formed
10 take the matter I'm hand. They have
mot with very nattering encouragement
IN the matter OF subscriptions b.
Coulter. OF Richmond. secretary Of ne
state Young Mems Christian Association
was here on Wednesday, ana a tssi
evening addressed on this subject a ven
enthusiastic meeting OF the students
PROFESSOR l.. 5. Randolph also male
stirring address. II Is proposed that the
nan shall cost $1,000. and as soon IS
e|"o Is secured In subscriptions WORK VIZ
be commenced.
Dr. McBryde has returned from Roa.
noke where meeting OF the Execltys
committee or the institute was held 70
consider plans and determine the details
or the construction OF the water-WOfss
plant, and also for the consideration q
other matters in improvements
The dairy department, o. which Mr.
w. ID. Saunders has lately taken chargs
VIII be equipped with the latest and most
approved appliances and machinery FOR
the making OF cheese and butter. Ia
order that IL may not only be beneficial
10 the students. but al the same time 20
the community. IL is proposed. II possible
10 operate II on the cooperative plan.
SAD INTELLIGENCE
The sad intelligence has reached q,
that Professor Prtchard'S father diei
before he could reach him. While avn
Professor Pritchard Will visit the Al'
bama Polytechnic institute at Aut-n
In order 10 inspect the electrical laboit.
tory there, which is perhaps the nnes, an
best equipped In the South.
Mrs. William Thomas and daughte'
Mss Virginia. who have spent the winter
with Mrs. Mckenna. Of Pittsburg. Pa,
who Is a sister OF Mrs. Thomas. have re-
turned home
Mr.. Charles Black. who has been Under
treatment OF Ut. Mc1fuiFc. az 81 As-Nt'
Hospital. returned home on Monday
He has suffered for many years from az
affection OF the throat, but finds himself
very much benefited.
The amateur dramatic talent Ok
Christiansburg. under the skilful min-
agement OF Mas Agnes Wade. gave a
very entertaining play, entitled "Nhat
Next" 10 a full house on THURSDAY n.gnt
for the benefit OF the lodge - the knisns
OF Pythias. recently orgaalzst 'hess.
PERSONAL
Mrs. r. G.. Price spent a few DAYS az
this week In christiansblrg. returning
with her sister. Miss Lefty Hooper JONI
son. who will be her guest for week %
two.
Mr. James T. Hardwiek returned Wy
week from an extended business nv j"
Augusta and Rockbrldge counties.
Miss Miller, sister OF Cadet IS =.
Miller, and Mr.. Chiles. cousin. al'
visiting him and VIII remain some jay.
The death OF Mrs. Betsy DAVIS irs't
MIR. Daniel Croy the Oldest resident q
Blacksburg. -
Mayor Hugh c. Preston. OF Radiof.,
accompanied by Mrs. Preston. Was
town this week. While here ne eai.s.
on DIR. MeBryde. He expressed 70 'ls
writer his surprise and qualification -
the marked improvements In the 'vlss'
and It's surroundings since MS feni0's
from Blackshurg three years ssa