The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18

fessors the acknowledged distinction ana
decoration Of the southern gentleman
and scholar.
In addition to his literary qualifications.
the alumnus OF the University OF VIZ
einia Is the recognized gentleman, and
have vet to meet him who wears her
badge OF literary or professional qualiii-
cation that Is not conspicuous In his home
and country. not only as scholar but
as q hfgh-mfnded. honorable gentleman
While I feel my inability. gentlemen
of the association. to do proper justice
TO the other scholars of our university
vet I believe you will bear In patience
with me for a moment, II | pause to pay
n passinr tribute OF love and affection 10
that department which can prouuiy
claim as my alma mater. Estapisheu
in 1926. II has steadily grown win eaoN
successive year OF the Universitys eN-
istence.
As a theoretical school of medicine,
and I say It advisedly. I do not believe !,
has. or ever has had superior. us
standard OF requirements Is riga anu
exactlng one, and its diploma to me mas
been a recognized credential at every
American and European medical inslllu-
ton that I have ever presented II. Inc
fame of many of its professors mas Elk
ceeded the limits Of their own lana anu
been recorded in the worlds annals or
literary attainment
In this assembly, II Is needless Tor me
IN mention the names of those great
teachers of medicine, but I will be eX-
cused II. even at this festive board, !
name IN loving memory the immortal
names of that matchless triumvlrate OF
teachers-Cabell, Davis, and Towles-illus-
trious men. at whose feet | sat. ana whose
individual and combined work was ne
lleve the most perfect of any IKE mum
Der Of teachers that ever adorned az '"o
same time the PROFESSIONAL chairs OF any
institution I'm this land Such memories
as these Of our university. gentlemen, are
yours as an heritage and as an lhsplIa-
ton. and, as her chosen apostles' II !
your high mission and sacred duty 20 ever
uphold her interests and her lhstltuuo"''
for / should as soou expect star IN !nn-
der heavens to stagger ana ran as lo'
the sons of such Il mother TO prove re-
creant to their trust
DR.. Hodges speech abounded IN peau,
tiful SMILES and forcible climaNes' anu
was applauded TO the echo.
In speaking of the fact that the aiumni
of the University Of Virginia were al
ways heightened gentlemen, DR.. Hodges
made a good hit al the expense OF the
gentleman whom he had never known be-
tore he saw him AT the banquet. ~
recognized him" he said, "as gentle
man. although he told me that he was
a lawyer" This sally was greeted with
loud laughter. DR.. Hodges was applauded
SO voclferOusly that he was forced to
rise and make a small addition TO his
speech. which he aid In a manner that
brought down the house.
when tDr. Hodges concluded. Judge
Lamb said that Senator Charles r. Faux.
ner of West Virginia, who was 10 have
responded to the toast Education in
business. and the dignity of money
Wisdom and knowledge. justice and
judgment. are the stability and safety
Of the State" was unavoidably absent.
and the toast would, therefore have to
be ommfttei lie INTRODUCED as the
third and last speaker his old class
mate. Professor Charles W. Kent. of
the University Of Virginia, who responded
TO the following toast:
The outlook OF the arts and sciences:
the Office aud responsibility of the Uni
versity.
The glory Of this latter house shall
be greater than the glory Of the form
err"
PROFESSOR CHARLES W. KENT.
In beginning his address Prof. Kent
iS0ke OF how greatly the University need
ed the fostering care Of her noble sons.
and said he would not now attempt 10 tell
how much they had already done for
her he believed, he said. in the words
Of the toast, that the latter glory Of the
house would be greater than the former.
lie spoke Of how high her students and
professors stood among other irseitl-
lions OF learning
lie spoke Of the Rouss-memorial phv-
steal laboratory which would be- erected
and said he had stood the evening before
as the sun was setting. and imagined
the coming glorios Of the University.
how he could see the noble buildings
rise, and had peopled them with throngs
of young seekers after learning. Il re-