The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-27
WANT OTHERS TO
BREAK THE ICE.
Fair Young Women Waiting to Enter
Richmond College.
SOMEBODY MUST MAKE START.
Annlications Have Been Received
from Various Cities in the State
NC. A. Reception-Athletic
Association Holds a Meeting.

Nothing but that spirit OF modesty and
retirement which women have by instinct
has kept a number of fair young ladies'
from entering Richmond College before
this. The prospects are, however, that
some Two or three young women who are
especially anxious TO enjoy the privileges
OF higher education will soon break the
ice. and then about ten or twelve will
probably matriculate for regular work.
The young men are waiting patiently for
their fair classmates and viii be glad 10
receive them with open arms.
q have received letters from a number
Of young ladies from various cities in
the State i'm reference 20 entering the col
leccf said President Boatwught. but
each one OF them asks the same question.
They AN want 10 know whether any other
girls have entered. and II So how many.
4 well known young society woman on
west Franklin street is very anxious TO
take "a special course OF study at the coll
lcgc. and made application for admission,
but made me promise that ! would not
give her name 10 the faculty until after
other young ladies' had matriculatsd. ]
have had letters from Norfolk. Lynch
burg Danvlle. Petersburg and other
cities inquiring about conditions and re-
quirements All the applications came
from young women in the cities.
or 4 FOOTING WITH MEN.
IL will be remembered that the Board
Of Trustees passed a measure admitting
Young women into the college on an equal
footing with young men. and may be
eligible TO all the degrees and honors Of
fered except in the law department. They
are not admitted into that department
The female students, In order 10 ne ad-
mitted. must have attained the age or
eighteen years. and must either have
oraduated al a we'll known institution Of
learning. or must pass satisfactorily an
examination ia three ~ the eight classes
AS prescribed. Female students cannot
enter any classes below the intermediate
grade
The idea NJ admitting young women IS
10 take only such AS are not already
matriculated In some female college or
seminary. only those who wish 10 pursue
advanced courses of study are expected
10 attend They will be taught IN the
same lecturc-r0oms and classes with the
male students.
II Is thought that the presence Of these
fair students will be a source Of pride and
inspiration 10 tho male students 20 make
good class records.
y. ". g.. A. RECEPTION.
The Richmond College y. VI. G.. a. haf
their annual reception in the chapel Of
the College last night The reception
committee consisted of Messrs O.. T.
T.umpkm. j. vs.. Comack and J. =.
sorupgs Addresses were made hy
Messrs. A. J. Hall. s. NJ sowell and g. T.
IumDkin There was quite large au-
dience present. including number of
Young ladies' Refreshments were served
during the evening.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
There was a meeting of the College
Athletic Association held Yesterday after
noon. Professor W. ID. Thomas was
elected president and Mr. C.. j.. Logon
secretary. Mr.. 4. B. Jones was chosen
captain of the football team and Alr. b.
Langford captain Of the baseball team.
Addresses Of am encouraging nature were
made by Professors Boatwright, Gaines
and TlaZon.
A meeting of the Committee on In
strucuon from the Board of Trustees was
helf Saturday night and President Boat
wright was authorized 10 engage an in
structor of expression. and also an as
sistant for Prof Gaines in the Srhool OF
Mathematics This will be done this
week.