The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
WILL BE LOCATED HERE.
RRy. DIR. BtRI.ES ~. COREY TANKS
xBouT wxfLdND SEMINARY.
The Ground for s1,e site Purchased aud the
Plans Soon 20 sse Decided Dpon'
object OF the Movement

There Il now little doubt that Wayland
SEMINARY. the well-known school for
colored Young men. which is located at
Wa<htneton. D. c. will be removed 10
Richmond. and VIII be combined with
HartShorn Couege and the Richmond
Theological seminary. into what VIII be
known as the Union University. All the
indications point TO the conPieeon OF 'he
plans which are now on foot. and In a
shorf fine certainly within the next month
tho matter will be definitely acted upon
law The Executive Board OF tho American
Ranti,a Home AfisfOn Socicty, wistch
viii NEST In New York shortly TO decide
the matter The fact that the colored
Baptisis OF this city have pledged them
selves 10 raise $1,000 towards carrying
out the movement has encouraged those
who are promoting II. and the interest
and Willingness to help the cause on the
paft OF the Richmond colored Baptlsis
will do much towards influencing the
Executive Board TO act favorably on the
question
Rev. DR.. Charles H.. Corey. president
Of the Richmond Theological Seminary.
was seen at his residence, No. south
Beech street last night IN regard 10 the
plans now being considered. There VIII
soon be a meeting OF the Board TO de-
eide the matter definitely said Dr.
Corey, but already 4 am much encour-
aged AZ the outlook. and everything APP
pears 10 be favorable TO the completion
OF our plans.
do not think there Is much doubt that
Wayland Seminary VIII be removed to
Richmond II is proposed TO move the
Richmond Theological Seminary from its
present quarters TO the site just back OF
the HartshOrn College. We have pur-
chased thirteen acres of ground on the
opposite side OF the creek. besides about
four acres little farther to the right.
This ground viii be used for building
purposes.
II Is proposed TO 1nite the three insti-
tutions Of learning into one large insti-
tuition TO be known as Union University.
Wayland Seminary VIII retain its first
name. hut viii be called Wayland Col
lege II Will be a department for secu-
lar of collegiate work giving the young
men who attend It an opportunity to ac-
quiro a regular collegiate education.
THE OTHER SCHOOLS.
Hartshorn College VIII retain its iden-
tity and be devoted TO the education OF
young women. Then tire Theological
Seminary will offer opportunities TO such
OF the young men as wish to study for
tho ministry.
The same faculty OF Wayland Seminary
VIII be asked to come to Richmond and
retain t0%lr places as instructors IN way
land College. Also President King. who
Is now In charge of tho institution. The
property which now belongs TO Wayland
Seminary and IS under the control of the
American Baptist Home Mission Society
will be sold. II practicable. and the money
devoted TO The new movement. The
property IS worth from $1,000 to $4,000
and is gradually increasing I'm valuation
The college Will be patronzed by boys
from the schools In Norfolk. lynchburg
and other places, which are under the
control of the Society.
NEW BUILDINGS.
ct Ks proposed" continued DR. Corey.
ito erect four or five new buildings in
GLIDING dormitories and also several resi-
dences for the teachers These buildings
viii be equipped with steam-heating APP
paratus and other modern con-
veniences. I do not know how long 1t
will be before the work will be begun.
probably not until the next twelve
months.
As soon as the Executive Board decides
upon the removal. steps will be taken 10
engage the services of an architect and
plans and specifications will be forthcom-
ing as soon as practicable. 1t will re-
quire couple of years to have the work
completed"
In conclusion, Dr. Corey said he thought
the new movement a good one. and DR..
McVicar and DR.. Morgan who were in
Richmond in the interests of the work,
were much encouraged at the outlook