The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-22
THE FINALS AT
THE COLLEGE.
Graduating Class Exercises Held Last
Night.
MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES
They Listen TO Reports and Eject oni
cers-Committeeso on Grounds ana
Buildings and Instruction Meet
Graduates in Law.
MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES

The exercises OF the graduating ciasS
% Ricbmond College last night were WIZ
,,ossod nv a large audience. The chapei
in which the exercises were held "''
crowded TO its seating capacity ana many
continent oeople were among those pres
ent The decorations were composer ~
the college colors tastetuliy oIapeu' az"
IN national colors consWcuousiy le9'O0"-
cd over the rostrum. ,-.-. ,,fo,,-
During tho evening the orchestra pay
"a ,be "Star Spangled Banner Whlcn
moved an inspiration for an outpursI oi
annIause from all over the house
m clasa exercises were interesuhs'
o,,d attracted close attention throughout
srba students who participated wore the
rearlatlon oxford caps and gowns ,
Mr. John L. Johnson was president
and Mr.. Percy Scott Chandler Nlce-pie9-
ident 80. ,o~,ioa
The following programme was carried
out: rr.-.-... .oodo-
mics Thomas b. McAdams; Law ClasS'
7 Kent Rawley; Music; Orations; our
country. Academic orator, Melvin A
Martin: The Young Man and the state
law class Orator, r. Franklin story
The speakers acquitted themselves
with more than ordinary ability ana re-
ceived enthusiastic applause ana some
very handsome bouquets.
After the exercises the members OF tne
graduating class with their young lady
friends were rendered reception at the
residence OF President Boatwright on the
campus. Refreshments were served ana
the evening was spent most enjoyable
by all present ...e...,.r-e,
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
The Board Of Trustees or Richmonu Col
lese met yesterday AZ II Clock az lhe
college. Among the members present from
a distance were Hon. J. L. NJ curry, OF
washington. D. c.: Rev. DR.. Dunnaway,
=, Fredericksburs; Rev. DR.. l. y. Lake,
~ Fauouier: Rev. DR.. owens. OF Ports
mouth: Rev. Mr.. James. OF Danville; Pro-
lessor Swami, and Judge Hancock.
rbe renorts submitted 20 the Board were
very encouraging. DR.. c. II. Ryland. the
treasurer. reported a large increase OF
eos from the increased number OF stu
donts The endowment OF the college was
considerably enlarged during the year
The financial outlook for the next year
was reported TO be encouraging ana nope
ful. ..,. ,,,,h
Al o'clock the trustees took lunch'
End had with them number OF Iriehus'
Including the members or tho iacuily'
Rev. Dr. Ramsey, OF charleston ?. -,
and the newly-nOnoreu ioi nv ~
OF the college, z. 10. Reid, IN, ~ ,5 nru
Gornett Ryland Phi. D., OF Johns Hop
kins University. -.
Pev DIR. w. e. Hatcher was elected
rres,dent of the Board; Hon. j. Tayior
r,Ivs<h. vice-p.esident: Dr. c. a. hyiand'
secretary and treasurer, and MI. 1. H.
Elicit, auditor. .,o,, :, the
e,ternoon. and transacted good deal OF
routine business. and discussed NUMBER
q, matters pertaining to the welfare 'of
the college
I'non Rev. ]. r. Bagiey, Of Pownatan'
the degree OF ID. d. was conferred oy 'he
Board
Tne body will meet again this morning
at 10 o'clock. and will hold two sessions
during the day.
COMMITTEES MEET.
The Committee on Grounds ana Build
,ngs of the Board held meeting yester-