Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
WILLIAM AND MARY.
Phoenix Society CeIebrntions-The
MedaIIists-Alumnf

Neuufitsts-AiuHbH's
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. June 23.-(Spe-
clal)-The final celebration Of the Phoe-
nix Literary Society came of last
night. The exercises were opened with
prayer after which the president, Ar. G.
+. Hobbs. announced the subject Of de-
bate: Resolved. That the United States
Should Recognize Cuba as Belliserent
Power. and In a neat and attractive
speech. introduced the speaker on the
affirmative. Mr. j. Taylor Thompson.
The negative side was presented by Mr..
w Lane Lindow Both Of these young
men did well. and were the recipients OF
unstlnted applause.
Then came the orators-frst, Mr.. c.
II. Lambert, whose subject was Ar
bitration for War; second, Mr.. j. X.
Relamv. subject, Honor to Whom
Honor Is Due" Both acquitted them
selves handsomely. and were highly
praised by the audience.
The debater's medal went to Mr..
Thompson. and the orators medal 10
Mr.. Belamy, the former being awarded
bv Senator Stubs and the latter by Pro-
fessor George +. Merrill. OF Richmond.
After this the following medals were
awarded: For Improvement In decla-
nation. to Alr. Thomas Ball, OF North
cumberland; for Improvement in debate
I'm Mr. James Hurst. Of Northampton;
for Improvement IN oratory, to Mr.. IA.
ID Woodson, Of Cumberland county
THE ALUMNI
At 70 NJ. to-day the Association Of the
Alumni met IN the college chapel The
president Mr.. William G. Jones, OF Rich
mond. presided There was good at
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tee OF three reported the following as
officers of the association for the term
of one year. and they were unanimous
IL elected: President. 5. Gordon Cum
ming. Hampton; First Vice-President,
Percy 5. stephenson, Norfolk; Second
Vice President Tazewell Taylor, Nor
folk: Third "Vice- President. c. p. Ar
instead. Williamsburg; Secretary and
Treasurer. "a. ID. cole. Williamsburg.
Executive Committee-Professor T.. j.
stubbs: John $. Charles, Williamsburg;
w. G. l.. Tallaferro, Gloucester.
The following was offered and adopt
ed: "That the society request Mrs. a.
Y. p Garnett Of Washington, 10 pre-
sent 10 the college a likeness Of Jen-
nings Wise Garnett, TO be placed In the
college library or chapel for the pur-
pose OF keeping ever fresh I'm our minds
an alumnus who, In his brief lie,
showed himself worthy Of an honorable
place in the foremost rank Of names that
have reflected honor on this institution
IL was further resolved that the So
ciety. considering that the name OF John
Hampden Peasants stands high, even
upon the illustrious roll OF alumni OF
this institution. and desiring that our
great brethren VINO have preceded us
nav be kept IN the minds Of their young
er brethren. not only as melting pride
for the past. but emulation for the fu-
ture respectfully requests his son. Mr..
James Peasants. 20 present to the col
lege n likeness OF his distinguished
father. 10 be placed in the college library
or chapel
Mr.. Robert Hughes. Of Norfolk. from
tho committees 10 erect a suitable memo
,iai tablet I'm the college chapel 10
commemorate the late beloved president.
Peniain s. EwelI. reported that a fund
for this purpose. nearly sufficient. had
heen raised. and the committee hoped
10 have the tablet erected by the next
commencement.