Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15


for their many virtues and admirable
traits of character lnnumerable friends
have asked: What are YOU going to
leave Richmond for?" TO tell the truth,
/ have no good reason. except 1t be the
TACT that no man ever left North caro-
lima. no matter how wei he succeeded
that he did not seize the first opportunity
TO return TO the Old North State.
The reason the Chinese can never make
good American citizens Is not because
they wear pg-tails and eat their rice
with chop-sticks but because their every
thought both waking and sleeping, is to
accumulate money enough TO take them
back 10 the Flowery Kingdom. ana you
might as well try TO down Banquo' shost
as TO try to get a Chnaman's consent 10
be burild elsewhere than in his native
soil. 1t is but another Illustration OF the
homely adage that chickens so home 10
roost."
Hut seriously. I feel that with my en-
largcd experience, there is n wide htld
for usefulness and an opportunity LOT me
TO 90 much good in the state when gave
me birth. With a thoroughly-equlppea
hospital and a wel-trained staff, | shall
continue the same character Of surgical
work which has been so pleasant to me
here.
HIS TENDER PARTING WORDS.
In conclusion. let me say that the four
years spent in Richmond have been 1ul
Of labOr-sOme Of love and some or ne
cessity-yet seasons Of reireshmeht' Ntlle
rather infrequent have not Deeh allo-
gether absent; especially has the return
of April each year brought with IL a
welcomed relaxation and RELIEF 10 the
tired and anxious professor, as wen as
10 the restless and impatient STUDENT.
Sunshine and shadows have chased each
other so closely. sharp storms OF con-
hict gentle showers of mercy and bright
DAYS Of success have intermmgled 50
constantly. that as | look back l see not
Flal law. a
neyer-ending day of dazzling. deceptive
brightness. but what Is far better, l see
spanning the horizon the rich cOlors or
the rainbow, full of assurance Tor what
has been accomplished in the past, preg-
uant with hope for the future, and BEAM
ing with the promise that the floods OF
adversitv shall never overflow him VINO
is true 10 himself. true TO the trust com
mitted to his care, and true to the God
who doeth all things well.
OTHER SPEECHES MADE.
When DR.. Long took his seat the
students cheered him to the echo, and
if was some time before quiet was re-
stored.
DR.. Levy then arose and briefly set
forth the loss Dr. Longs departure
would mean to the medical profession
OF this city. DR.. J. Allison Hodges, of
the University College. next spoke, and
referred in glowing terms TO the work
that had been done in Richmond by DR..
Long He spoke of his personal regret
at losing so valuable a member of the
profession I'm this city and expressed
the hope that DR.. Longs efforts in the
field TO which he is going would be
crowned with the same success he had
achieved in this city.
THE STUDENTS TRIBUTE.
rather informal, and the students took
matters in hand. calling on various gen
tlemen present for speeches.
Mr.. Greer Baughman was called upon
to speak for the students, and in en-
comiastic words he briefly expressed the
regret the students felt at the loss they
would sustain i'm the departure Of their
professor from the college and the city.
Mr.. Grner. another student, voiced
everything that had been said by Mr..
Baughman. adding that Dr. Longs place
would be one hard to fill. both in the
community and in the college.
Coroner W. II. Taylor was next called
upon 10 speak. but he excused himself,
saying that he would take occasion TO
bid DR.. Long adieu around the corner.
Rev Fenner ). Stickney was noticed IN
the audience, and he, also, was called
upon. He paid a high tribute to DR..
Longs sterling worth, and when he took
his seat Dr. w. =. Matthews called at
tention TO the presence in the audience
of Dr. Ernest Levy. DIR. Levy was
called upon, and briefly but earnestly
eulogized DIR. Long.
Or. J. Page Massie was the next
speaker. lie told of the work done by
DR.. Long in the college and in Rich
mond, and spoke of his great ability as a
hT1mOrOl1C
he proceeded. and evoked much laughter
by his remarks.
DR.. Charles r. Robins and Mr. Dan.
Talley, secretary Of the college. then
paid tribute TO the departing physician,
and DR.. Levy. calling attention to the
illness Of Or. Charles NJ. Shields, mem
Der Of the faculty. said he thought in
view Of this fact 1t would be well TO adj
iourn the meeting. \ motion TO that eff
feet was made and carried, and the gen
tlemen left for their homes