The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-27
THE BANQUET,
Delightful Report and Eloquent Ad-
dresses at the jefferson.

The banquet given by the faculty Of the
| University College OF Medicine IN honor
of 80 graduating class OF ~ al lne
Jefferson Hotel, was one OF the mos.
memorable affairs which mas ever TAKEN
/ place IN that beautiful hotel. whose IN
terror was never more enuclng.
The tables were a triumph for the dec
orator and chef, tho menu being as Iol-
Manhattan Cocktail.
Little neck clans.
Olives. Sailed almonds.
Broned Spanish mackerel, maitre d'hoteL
Claret. Sliced cucumbers.
Pommes. Julienne.
Ris-de-Veau pique' aux pointes dasper-
Chicken croquettes. with small peas peas,
Roast snipe. barde aux oressons.
Lettuce and tomato salads, Franchise.
49, s''' W Assorted cakes.
Strawberries and cream.
Edam and RoQuefort cheese.
Toasted crackers.
Cigars. cafe noir.
The menu cords were I'm fine taste. con-
tanning the tcasts and sentiments on the
reverse side from the menu
Governor Tyler. the faculty graduating
class. adjunct faculty. Board Of Corpora
tors. and members of the Alumni Asso-
citation Were among those present ana
cendanL d. George Ross as last year,
was toast master and prepared seven
particularly happy tOasts, which offered
bright possibilities IN the way Of wit 90
the gentlemen responding. Much 70 the
general regret Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson,
who 10 was hoped would respond TO the
toast Virginia. was unable 10 be pres
ent.
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL LEE.
In introducing Governor Tyler. DR. Ross
made one of the most felicitous short
speeches OF the evening, and at various
points rounds Of applause expressed ap-
probation. Wis Introduction was as f0l-
lows the toast 20 which the Governor was
TO respond being "Our Country May She
Always be Right; but Right or Wrong
When Il is remembered how large a
part Virginia played in the creation OF
this republic that IL was Nirginian
whose mighty genius for war made Il
possible for him. ms COmmander-in-Chie
Of the Colonial forces. 20 wrest the colony
from the grasp Of the Mother country
that 20 was "a Nrgnian whose fertile
brain maturcd and whose hand pcnned
that Magma Charta Of American right.
THE Declaration Of Independence, that
10 was n Nirginian whose gigantic lnttI-
lect construed that marvellous lnstru-
mcnt "The Constitution of the United
States" and whose construction or IT'S
judicial force and import makes IL to-day
the law of an this land, that " was VIZ
ginia who. out Of the abundance and
bounty of her English grant gave 70 the
National Government. with LAVISH mana,
h9r Northwestern territory Tor the null
tiplying of the States, tnat II was VIZ
ginia. on whose Scared bosom. CONTEND
ing armies Of North and South battled
for decision OF the great question OF me
right of secession or any state from the
original compact OF confederation taR-
plausc): that ~ is a Nirginian. once brn-
liant cavalier I'm the cohorts Of the land
of Dixie. dashng leader or her saprea
columns. gracious sovereign or soEtI-
eign state modc sei.leii.it S 49,.
diDiOmatist proud defender OF America s
rights and interests and duties IN a. lor-
eign and hostile land. tender sympatnlle
with the oppressed and uoWn-troodeh alu
suffering everywhere our own ili,ls,,'s,,'. ~;
dearly loved and proudly poaslei-ol
"Fitz Lee" chosen as he has been by the
voice of the American people Iesatnte77
OF party lines OF geographlcdl Hlults 'aP.
pIaIse that for n Few moments would not
hermit the Doctor 90 proceeds CHOSEN 20
he the instrument for the welding or lhc
bonds which have made or thls nali'
one mighty unit. and VINO STANDS to-udy
gazing lovingly back into the past, ana
touderlv treasurlng the memory OF ludl
faded old gray Confederate Malor-Ieil-
erals uniform sees IL dissolve before iils
very ewes but To- appear aGalnf as .hc
briiiionf resulondont blue uniform of q
Maior-General On the Army OF inc Uhlted
(Confcderate) United states OF Ameil,a,
and knows II 90 have been ayed pm tH5
blood Of the murdered crew on lhe od1.ie-
Shin Maine and is christened with the
.e 1',P - roioicin, of "A nation of patriots.
Is 20 not right that state Win aucu
record. should give 90 RESPOND 10 ly11,'
TO our common country, her ChleI hA-
ecutive. her patriotic. gallant, ,Nlsllhnt
and popillar Governor Hon. J. Hoge
Tyler?' Spirited applauseJ
GOVERNOR TYLER.
Governor Tyler's response was q DrleI
but happy one. te hau l9uH4 ~ W. W..
nigh imS0ssible 20 accept the invitation
TO be present at the banquet. owing 20 the
imperative taxes upon ms time lhcluent
10 his position ass Chiet EXECUTIVE OF We
State In this period or W4I' ne ia. .h 'I t.oo
DR. Ross at the eleventh hour that ne
would NOT be able o. come. out thdl gem
tlemeu Id urged him TO come, saying
that he need not make speech. ne Hdu
come with nothing 90 say ana was Saw
inc n 0aughfer and calls Of Go on.
lie expressed the hope that the war
would speedily be concluded, anu eApIess5t
eG pride IN the gallant prom ~ NIL
which Virginia had expressed the spiIl1
OF the toast-'right or wlohs' our 1y1,l-
try" by the action or heI Eo.uil.e'l =
(spirited APPLAUSE. m concluslon Ho
stated that he esteemed il ai hon44l 10 t oo
present az this banquet celeDIauns ING
NTH term OF the University (oi!ese ot
Medicine. and congratulatta ~ P .ssg.i !
upon the fine record ana gi it.l.5 l ~ 70
Use Of the institution, Wnlcn Ddue ~ 49, ~
make Richmond as eminent an euuct--
tional centre as she Is for an tne s9cias
virtues. and her historic past. 'houhos oi
THE PRESIDENT ABSENT. ,,.
The second toast respoaaeeI 10 , 49,
usual happiness by Dr. stuart N40' '''
was as follows: ,r.,,.t,o ,,d ,bo
university College OF Medicine ana ~, VIZ
Faculty: Ambitious. prog ess,lNe' ~ -
oueh. Her sons are the heFaius Vi "''
worth" -, r,.ee
I'm introducing Or. Mcclure Ut, 80
made beautiful reference 10 nls aose'l
father Dr. Hunter MCGUIRE as iohoMs'
~ should have had mucn pieassuIe, III
introdurins, the president OF the facuity,
Or. Hunter Mcclure. % respond % ll.n..ils,
toast lie IS absent from ms o1npu' y
hall because OF 80 health. l am sure
echo the voice of every one In TINS assem-
bly, when / express an earnest i ~
his speedy and permanent conNaleseenice'
The duty OF seeking a substitute ls I'M
posed upon me / shall not have 10 60 IaT'
because luckily. he left his mantle pc
hind. and tonight IL must grace the
shoulders 81 his gifted young son. ~ Nh1m
| Dame Nature has happily DiendSa e ne
| acumen and surgical skill OF MS famous
father with tht e0quencc OK s9eecn OF
his distinguished grandfather. noiaDie
| Virginia statesman IN ante-oelum ues =,
/ I take pride In presenting ny YUM
| friend Or Stuart Mcclure. tApplause ,
In responding DR.. Mcclure spoke sud-
| stantialiy as follows: Pride al pelns