The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-24
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
THE BOARD WILL ELECT Il NEW
PROFESSOR OF GREEK.
Rev. Edward Baptist and DIR. HNr~
ris-The New Science Hall.

and transacted mucn business. There
was a large attendance, and the meeting
was presided over by the new president,
Rev. Dr. William r.. Hatcher.
Among the committees TO submit re-
ports was that on Schools and Academies,
and the outline of the work OF the COM
mittee being lone throughout the State
was very gratifying to the board. when
heartily endorsed the efforts OF the COM
mittee and offered to extend every as
sistance in its power to advance tile
work planned. The committee was con-
tinued and instructed to keep up the
work among the Institutions affiliatinS
with the college.
The committee on the improvement OF
the scientific department. submitted a re-
port, somewhat modified, but similar 10
that of last year. No date was fixed as
to when the undertakings of his COM
mittee would take definite shape, but
the board decided that the IN
should continue its work In the collection
of funds for the erection of the proposed
new Science Hall. h plans for t.
building. which have been made, Were
somewhat c<anged, and the work Will
not be commenced until more money has
been raised.
HIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
The resignation of Professor A. Mitchell
Carroll, of the Chair of Greek. was for
mallv rendered the Board. and was ac-
cepted. Professor Carroll stating that TINS
action was final. and he asked the board
TO accept the resignation.
In connection with the resignation or
Professor Carroll. the following was
adopted by the board:
Resolved. That in accepting the reslg
nation of Professor \. MitcheH Carroh'
we learn with pleasure OF his INTENTION
10 spend a year abroad In the iurther
prosecution OF his studies IN creek IAN
puace and literature. i'm which he has
already attained such hish distinction,
and we beg TO assure him that he mas our
best, wishes for a pleasant and profitable
sofourn and our earnest hope for a SAFE
return to his native land.
Resolved. .. Tha these resolutions ne
spread upon our records. and a copy ne
transmitted by our secretary to professor
Carroll.
PORTRAITS PRESENTED.
The portrait OF Rev. Edward Baptist.
who was for years a worker FOR the
interests of Richmond College, and one or
it's founders was presented TO the board
as was also a life-sized portrait or the
late DR.. II. r.. Harris, for many years
Professor Of Greek in the college. rms
was painted by the well-known artist
Mr.. Lucien Powell. An excellent portrait
OF the late Mrs. Schmelz, of Hampton,
was also donated TO the board. These
will be presented at the exercises Of the
college tonight.
The Library Committee made their re-
port. which showed that there are now
in the library 1850 books. OF which zZ2
volumes were added during the past
session. Professor 5. G. Mitchell. Of the
Chair OF Latin. was the largest indl-
vidual donor 10 the library during the
year.
rne professors and students borrowed
during the session 1900 volumes classified
as follows: History. rs: Poetry. li2; Cen
eral Literature. 3ss: Religious Works. 49,;
Classical Works, l2O. Biography. l67: Mag
azines. IL. Law, 81; Science, 103; Fiction,
40.
The Law Committee submitted their re-
port asking that authority be given them
10 make arrangements for the coming
session later in the season.
DEGREES CONFERRED.
The following degrees were conferred
by the trustees.
Rev. J. r. Deans, of Windsor, Va, Doc
tor OF Divinity.
p. D. Pollock, president Of Mercer Uni
AtlSllN. AldtOU, tt-, l.. Il. IL.
The following were elected members OF
the board to fill vacancies made by the
resignation OF Rev. Drs. ". W. Land
rum. and II. \. Topper. and one vacancy
which has been standing for some time:
William Hurt. of %Lynchburg; Robert 5.
Bosher. of Richmond; II. l.. Schmelz, of
Hampton.
The Board adjourned about 7 o'clock
g.. moot .o.fp In tho NJ, Cfotpa pho | 1t
erary Society Hall this morning at 10
o'clock. when their work will be contin-
ued.
Among other things to be decided upon
will be steps to fll the Chair of Greek
for the coming session. IL is thought
that the Board will decide to advertise
for applications TO I'll the chair and post
pone the election until a subsequent meet
ing later in the summer
The trustees received an invitation to
attend the alumni banquet held at the
Jefferson Hotel last night.
Tonight will practically close the COM
mencement exercises at the college when
the degrees. medals and other hOnOrs will
be awarded.
TO-NIGHT'3 PROGRAMME.
The programme for tonight is as fol
lows.
Y M.-Delivery OF Distinctions in Sub
Junior. Junior and intermediate Glasses.
Commencement Exercises.
Prayer.
Music.
Delivery OF Certificates OF Proficiency
by President Boatright, of the College.
Music.
Presentation Of Jas. d. Crump' Prize
CMathematics). Professor John i. Nc
Guire.
Presentation Of Woods" and steel
Medals. Rev. II. p. Kerr. ID. ID.
Music.
Delivery Of School Diplomas.
Presentation OF "ranner' Medal
oGreek). Rabbi f.. y. Calisch.
Delivery OF Degree Diplomas 10 Bache-
Tors of Law and Bachelors Of Arts.
Music.
commencement Address.
Music.
Announcement from the Trustees.
Music.
In addition 10 the lists OF names already
printed. the following students were
distinguished At both examinations
SCHOOL or LATIN.
suh-Junior CIass-Benjamin T.. Abbitf
Appomattox county: John W. Cammack
orange county. James W. Durham, rs
sex county. Marion Edmond. Richmond
Sanford Fleming. Richmond; GOODWIN
Frazer. Orange county. Joseph l.. Hart
Sussex county kennon Hening, Powha-
tan county: Alan ID. Jones, Newport
News; Henry c.. Leonard. Richmond
George T. Lumpkin. Essex county; Eu'
gene c. Peed. Maryland; Edwin l.
ouar,es Richmond: h. West Tabb. New