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

The annual reunion OF the Richmond
Chaptcr OF tho Society Of Alumni OF the
University of Virginia at the jefferson
laet nieht was one OF the most successful
OF the many brilliant and inspiring occa-
slons in tho long history OF this honoFed
and distinguished organization.
At $50 O'Clock. the appointed hour the
eucsts began TO arrive. and IN snort
snace of time more than one hundred
of the alumni were assembled. Accord
ine 90 the old and honored custom q large
bowl OF that beverage peculiar 10 VT
cin.a-thc luscious mint julep-awaited
,b,m. and some time was spent in Sip
ming this palatable decoction ana eN-
changing greetings.
shortly after o'clock the alumni ana
their rutsts repaired TO tho dining-rooms
and Sat down to- one Of those delicious
repasis which have made the Jehersoh
famous. even IN iis short life.
The middle dinns-room was occupied
solely by tho members Of the associate"
and the speakers. Tho large table In the
middle whore sat the speakers and dis
tireuished guests. was decorated with the
COLLEGE colors. orange and black WINE
srreamars of the same hung from the
chandeliers.
SOME PARTICIPANTS
Among the alumni and guests who par
tiolpated in the reunion were the follow
M,ssrs. James G. Lamb. Robert W.
Ylrrncs. g. Kirk Mitchell. John r. Minor,
Charles Na Darlington, Right Rev. D. T.
Cannon. j. A. Williams, Il. v MaIye'
g. q. Gordon George Wayne Anderson
I,s.nb R. j. Anderson. r.. l. Hobson, +.
Byrd, George is. Lee, Dr. MyciS' ny
pike Powers. pr. G.. w. Kent, John l..
Williams. N. liz. Meredith. $. ID. Cren-
shaw. j. W.. SchoIcy London, Eng W.
ID Noting vs.. H.. Roddy, Dr. BENJAMIN
Harrison. w. a. Towncs, Major i. J..
Noting. W. w Henry Joseph Bryan
Charles L. Williams, Hon. George u.
Christian Dr. George Ross, X. NJ. Sed-
don. h. j.. williams j. TAYLOR Ellysoh'
j. II. Lassitcr. L.. Taylor scott, carter
Scott. John PickrGl w. Harrison blal'
j. H. Din. T.. u. Valentine. a. W. Iat'ei-
son N. c. Patterson, John II. Powell Jonh
= Ncguiro. KirkWood Mitchell, Dr. G. W.
p. Brock Wallace D.. Brown Dr. Ihonas
I Moore. Fred II. Jurgens. Dr. ~. u
pooth Hon. j. R. ". Daniel Hon. X. q.
II kean. of Lynchburg; Dr. j. Allison
HODGES. Hou. John w. Rely, Hon. L. L.
Ir,ris. NaI0r +. luir Hon. w. W. SCOT
d. Joriln Leake, Ale.aiio' D. lam, on, -
II NOTING. r. T.. Williams, VIC feterkln'
Colonel b.. h. Thomason, Rev. y. =.
Cox. Allen G.. Collins, N. NJ. Gillian, Judge
F. r. Williams Major W. a. Io"nes'
and othtls.
JUDGE LAMBS ADDRESS.
r-o~ two hours tho alumni and their
ol,efs devoted their energies 10 the con-
e.rr,ntlon of am elegant and daintily-serV-
.,8 Inrautt AT ~ o'clock the feast was
concluded. and Judge j. G.. Lamb, pfesi-
dent off tha almuni who ably filed the po-
sffion Of POSTMASTER, called the gathering
to oricr. and said:
T.uow-Alumni. we are assembled once
more to testify our love for our alma
mater. Since our meeting one year ago a
crsat crisis in the life of our noble mother
naa como ana gone. The gear 1885 Will
.rlfF an epoch in her history. Sunday.
iho e,Ih lay of October in that year viii
.e remembered forever by her faithful
sons. Not alone as day of calamity and
aorrow. uot simply for the loss OF so much !
that can never he replaced. but rather |
for uut ioy which c0meth with The NOR |
row. rathe. as the beginning 81 so much |
that can never Doe lost.
Her rotunla win rise again. and i'm the |
i.fm oi J.uDrs1as Immaculate concep- |
ron, purl-l a5 ly fire. Facing 1t on the |