Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-20

baccaloureate sermon, which was preach
Cd In the chapel 10 an immense crowd.
which filled all the available space In both
chapel and library adjoining. The sermon
was preached by the Rev. q. b. Strickler,
II. D.. liz D., OF Union Theological Semi
nary. Richmond, from Hebrews fourth
chapter. twelfth verse; FOR the Word OF
! God IS quick and powerful, and sharper
than any two-edged sword, piercing even
TO the dividing asunder OF soul and spirit.
and OF tho joints and marrow, and Is a
discernor OF the thoughts and intonts of
the heart" The Doctor fully sustained
his reputation as a pulpit orator
The old chapel was again crowded 20 IFS
utmost capacity last. night. The occasion
was the final exercises Of the college
Young Mems Christian Association.
After the reading OF the Scriptures and
some musical selections. among which
was a solo by Miss Walden, of this city,
that received the highest oncomiums, the
acting president OF the association, Mr..
ernest Shardin. in a few well-chosen
words, introduced the Rev. NJ. Il. Whar-
ton, ID. D.. OF the Brantley Baptist
church. Baltimore. The reverend gentle
man chose as the theme of his discourse
the first verse OF the third chapter OF He
brews; Wherefore holy brethren, par
takers of the heavenly calling. consider
the Apostle and High Priest of our pro-
fession, Jesus Christ"
While this sermon occupied much less
time than is usual in such occasions. it is
the consensus Of opinion that II was fully
equal 10. II not superior TO. any that has
ever been delivered here on a like occa-
sion.
Several members of the Visitorial Board
ttrf1
noon.
The chapel has on its holiday attire,
and on the snow-whte walls appear in
relief the names of the distinguished
alumni OF old William and Mary. includ-
ing jefferson, Madison. and Marshall, but
no name upon these sacred walls Is more
prominent or awakens a deeper affection
than that Of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.
\ mural tablet will be placed in the
chapel. COMMUNICATING the virtues OF
this eminent scholar and noble and un-
selfish man. This will be a tribute to his
memory by the Old students Of the col
lcge
Mrs. Or. V. r. Churchman. of Charles
ton, Kanawha county. w. Va, is here on
a visit 20 her sister, Mrs. r. A. Shuttle.
Mss Emily Christian has with her this
week. attending the finals. Miss Mary Gill
liam, Of Petersburg. and Miss Catherine
McEnery. of Nottoway.
Among the large number OF old students
attending the closing exercises Of William
and Mary are Paul Palmer. of Lancaster;
J. l. Rose. Of Mecklenburg; John Parrish,
of Newport News. and Professor Luther
Warren. of Gate City.
Mrs. Robert VI. Hughes Of Norfolk, ar
rived to-day 10 attend the finals at the
college
Mr.. Herbert NJ. Martin, Of Danvile, the
worthy Grand Scribe Of the Kappa Sigma
Fraternity accompanied by his wife and
children. are among the arrivals to-day.
Large numbers Of persons. friends OF
the old college, are arriving on every
train 10 attend the closing exercises of
the session. Kesnich's Band. from Rich
mond. will furnish the music.
DR.. Strickler. while here, was the guest
of Professor and Mrs. Charles i. Bishop,
on Palace Square. Both he and DR.. Whar-
ton. Of Baltimore. left on the morning
train-the former for Richmond and the
latter for Norfolk.
Miss Julia r Woggerman, daughter or
one Of the wealthiest real-estate men IN
WASHINGTON. and Miss Lucy Wright. OF
James City. are at the residence Of Presi-
dent Lyon Tyler. on the college campus.
4 cablegram to-day from Manila states
that Mr. Willie II. Volt, Of the United
States steamship Monterey, saved from
drowning four natives, WHO were out in
small boat Mr.. VOLT has brother re-
siding here.
Mr.. ". r. ingalls, will address the stu
dents Thursday at II o'clock.