The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-29
DIR. INQUIRIES
FINE DISCOURSE
The First ola Series Of Educat.Ona,
Lectures.
LARGE AUDIENCE WAS PRESENT
The Speakerwas Given Close Attention
and was Frequently Interrupted
by the Most Emphatic
Applause.

The series Of lectures under the auspices
OF the Confederate Memorial Literary
Society was finely nauguated last even
ing. Dr. Hunter Mcclure being the lee
turer. and his subject ono 10 make the
true Virginian thrill with q noble enthu-
siasm-" stonewau Jackson" The audi
forum OF the University College OF Medi-
cine was filled to overlooking long before
half past o'clock. and at that time pre-
scented q noteworthy scene Among tho
expectant faces many happily were those
OF young people. many OF the students
of the college and of Nolleys school. for
whom seats were reserved being present
Many, too. of those prominent as teachers
ia this city were seen. as were also many
OF the local clergy and hundreds Of men
and women actively Identified with Con-
fcderate Memorial work here.
PLEASING INTRODUCTION.
When Or. Mcclure entered there was
ringing round OF applause, and Judge
George T.. Christian found 10 necessary 70
make very emphatic use of his gavel
before quiet was restored. Ills introduc-
ton OF the lecturer was a spirited and
beautiful one. IN the outset he referred
10 the fact that the lecture was the IN
augural o. series % he delivered BY
eminent C0nfoderates from other States.
He alluded 10 the splendid audience
and. rofcrrclne 10 the Lost Cause"
stated none could have the temerty. 10
deny that the soldiers who fought in that
cause had won the admiration and re-
spect OF the whole civilized world ZAP
plause).
rHIrr
/ Their cause was true and righteous
one. Bringing applause.
.. The men and women who Defended
u were rs true rs amy whon~i aus "or.a
has ever seen. CApplausel.
? Their leaders were men whose
genius Is conceded to-day throughout
the world.
one Of tho two OF those whose names
shall shine respiendont through the ages
was storewall Jackson. Arplause %
the echo).
Referring 20 DR.. Mcclure ms ono Of
that group in which are Sandy fend .e'on,
Morrison. Or. Dahuoy and Dr. smith No
introduced him 20 hts audience as Laia
Medical Director OF tho Second corps NJ
the Army Of Northern N.rs'n.a' CAP
pause).
THE LECTURE
DR. NcGulre's lecture was received
with enthusiasm. and throughout r'
scholarly and keenly Interesting corr.
was punCtuated with applause of % most
emphatic kind. II Is not new % The VIZ
ginia public. hut viii never he Old Tn l.
the distinguished surgeon. whose relations
with General Jackson We're peculiarly
close and vital. seeks 10 place him from
the standpoint of Lord W0lseieys ce|e-
HHHr Dbl u
and beyond doubt he proves the "silent
stranger whom no man knew until the
divine fire fell upon him" % belong %
the immortals.
At the conclusion Of the lecture so voci-
ferrous was the applause that Dr. James
p Smith found difficulty in making him
self heard However he finally succeed.
ed. and made a notably witty and fine
comment upon Il and upon DR. Mcclure
20 whom he referred as the man whom
the great commander "supremely loved
and trusted" Applause).
He had. he said received n telephons
message on Thursday asking him 20
make on this occasion a few compli-
mentary remarks about Or MCGUIRE %
laughter He could not assert that me
request came from DR.. Mcclure Ooud
laughter) but telephones were very IN.
ftilhDAFs Nlst A- liNft 10 the NfNUls
However n was an agreeable task -
make complimentary remarks about that
gentleman and he wished 10 propose tnat
the entire audience make compliment
tary remark about him and give him
vote OF thanks.
Just as Judge Christian WAS about -
put the motion. a gentleman In the audi
ence arose and moved that the lecture
be given 20 the press for publication Tn.
amended motion was carried by acclama-
ton
Among those noted In the aud a. were
Mr. and Mrs. W w Henry. ROY W. 4.
Barr and wife Rev. Drs Moore anil
Johnson. ~ Union Theological Seminary.
DR. ard Mrs VI y. HOge Mr. and Mrs
J. r. V. Daniel. Mrs. John p. Lghifoot
Miss Roberta Minor Master Grayson
Dashlell. Miss Carrie Minor. Dr. and
Mrs. A. c. Palmer Mss Lucie Worme-
lev. Miss Mary Norwood Mrs Abbott
Miss Kate Mason Rowland Mrs r 4
Patterson Mr.. Joseph prvan. NJ John
Stewart Bryan and others