Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
THE UNIVERSITY.
The Holiday Library on the
SheIyes-CharIottes Mention.

shelEes-th arlOttesvi Mention.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July 10
(Special.)-The late Ex-Governor Holiday
as is known. gave his private library to
the University OF Virginia, and the books
have been transferred to the University.
and are now on the shelves, where they
make a very handsome appearance. The
collection numbers between 1900 and 500
volumes, every one OF which is in excel
lent binding AS to the quality Of the
literature that Is vouchcd for by the
fact that Governor Holiday selected the
books. The collection is especially val
unable in the large number of books on
travels. The Governor was an enthusias-
tic traveller, having made some seven
tours to Europe. two Of which were ex-
tended TO tours Of the world He also
made two tours of this country-or.
rather. one. and began 4 second. which
was interfered with by declining health.
The letters which he wrote TO his sis
ter, brother. and other relatives describe
his wanderings in hghly-interes.ing
way. These letters have been collected
and published in seven handsome royal
octavos. Perhaps 1t would be better to
say that these letters were printed, for
in the ordinary sense they were not pub
lished, but only distributed privately
among his intimate friends. The books
in this gift cover, OF course. the best
works of the writer's of fiction, poetry
essays. as well as a large number OF
strictly miscellaneous topics.
The summer schools at the University
are well attended. The law school shows
a decided increase in numbers over last
year. While the session is only one
fourth gone, there is already in full ca
reer a most active campaign for the
presidency of the class. The candidates
are Mr.. Bland, of Portsmouth. and Mr.
Harris, of Richmond. 1t is too soon in
the contest TO make forecasts. Mr.. Bland
has in his behalf much experience in
politics, being now a member of the Viz
ginia Legislature. Mr.. Harris has the
advantage of having been on the ground
longer.
The name of DR.. W. E. Edwards, pas
tor of the Methodist church Of this city.
is mentioned in connection with the pres
idency of Randolph-Macon college. His
friends in this section would be pleased
TO have him appointed TO that position,
feeling assured of his perfect compe-
tency for the high and responsible duties
attached thereto. While we i'm Char
Iottesville would regret TO lose him from
the galaxy of able ministers with which
our city is favored, yet we are not selfish
enough to refrain from wishing him to
attain the highest positions IN his church
and denomination, any one of which, we
are confident, he is qualified TO occupy.
\ business meeting of the Epworth
League Society of the Methodist church
was held Yesterday afternoon, and the
following officers elected for the ensuing
six months w. III. Cooke, president; X.
r.. Case first vice-president Mrs. +. L..
Carroll. second vice-president; Miss Ger
trude Mann. third vice-president; Miss
Ora Brown. secretary; Oscar Hawkins
treasurer: Miss Mary Wingheld, organ
list; Miss BERTHE Thomasson, assistant Or
ganist: George Bruffey, chorister.
Mr. David b. Wills. who is holding
down the initial bag for the Louisville
Baseball Club. is on a visit TO his home
in this city. He will leave tomorrow 10
Join the Colonies i'm Baltimore.
General Thomas l.. Rosser arrived IN
the city Saturday afternoon from Cuba
and is now at Rugby
Miss Nettie Caldwell, Miss Annie Cod
win. and Miss Minnie Jarman have gone
to Cheutauqua. n. Y. where they Will
spend a part of their vacation.