Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-07
SPEAK FOR A MEDAL.
ORATORS CONTEST BETWEEN RE-
REPRESENTATIVES. OF VA. COLLEGES.
AR. D. s. BURLESON The WINNER.
lie Represents the University of vir-
ginio. and speaks on the "Destin,
Of the Notwithstanding People,
All the Orntions Crcditablc.

In spite OF the inclemency Of the
wea,.er. quite a large and appreciative
audience gathered at Richmond College
last evening 20 hear the representatives
Of the different colleges OF the State as
they took part in the intercollegiate con-
Jest for the orators medal.
The platform was beautifully decora-
ted with the colors of the different in
sti;utions represented. so that each ora
tor. besides the encouraging smiles and
cxpectant looks of the audience. had also
the colors Of his own institution floating
over his mead as an inspiration.
After the opening prayer by Rev. u. 7.
Sweeney. Mr.. 0. l.. Owens arose, and
after a brief and appropriate welcome to
the audience. introduced the first speaker,
Mr.. Richard \. Stewart, Of Emory and
Henry College. whose subject was. 1.-THE
Merit Of E~ndeavoy." Mr.. Stewards ora
ton showed careful preparation, and was
well delivered, with much force and elo-
Quence.
VIRGINIA AND VIRGINIANS.
The next speaker was Mr.. G.. i. Bagby.
who recently bore off the palm of victory
i'm the Joint orators Ontes at Richmond
College. Mr.. Bagby's subject was wiz
ginia and Nirginians,' and right well did
he uphold the Old Dominion and her
illustrious sons. Throughout his Grafton
he spoke with hat enthusiasm feel
ing which must ever characterize the
orator.
He was followed by Mr.. Randolph H.
Clavborne. from William and Mary, who
had selected The Power and Influence
of Minorities" as his theme. Mr.. cay
borne searched history. both sacred ana
profane. and brought forth numerous
Illustrations Of the power OF minorities.
The rostrum was next occupied by Mr..
Charles +. Myers. of Washington ana
Ice who had chosen as his subject,
Aaron Burr" The speaker portrayed
i'm eloquent terms the character OF TINS
man. In a faithful and impartial review
Of Burr's life, the speaker set iorth III
clear and f~orceful language the great
ness and the weakness which charac'er-
lied this noted American.
DESTINY OF OUR PEOPLE.
b The next speaker OF the evening was
AIR. ID. $. Burlcson, Of the University ~
Virginia. He spoke on the Destiny VI
,he MISREPRESENTATION People" In choice
language ne lolu VI I'LL 90,
and of the bright prospects LOT d sun
more glorious future. Mr.. Burlesoi
Grafton was exceedingly eloquent ana III
spring. Lp,.rsor lam
Tbe Grafton of Mr.. s. Mcpherson Jan
nov of Randolph-Macon College was
What For?" He proved most cohciu-
sivelv and in the most elegant II elo-
ouent language that the men oil Ih"IA VI
Inc world are 'the men who nave an
ideal purpose before them.
MIR BarksdaIe Hamlet, OF Hampton
sidney College, i'm the most glowing
torms euloeized "Literature-Our Great
ot Heritage by his u~tterances ne
cic,rIv nroyed h a he was well informed
on botb ancient and modern literature
m. last orator was Mr.. Record Bono
of Roanoke College, His subject was,
.Individuality and Social organization.
In burning language he pictured wha'
Individuality" had done, and IN ielllns
words old about some of the social eViiS
Of the day. aa "a
The Committee Of Award consisted ol
Pow. Dr. NJ. -. Hoge, ID. ID. (ehalrmalD,
Attornev-General a. j. Montague ana
pev y r. Sweeney. D.. D.. They AWARDED
and delivered the beautiful gold medal
to Mr.. -. :. Burleson, of the University
of Virginia.