Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-05
THE BANQUET AT NIGHT.
4 Most Enjoyable Feast at the 'ei-
fcrson-The TOnsts.

The banoliet at the Jefferson was one
~ the most enjoyable and one of the
most elegant which have been served IN
that magnificent hostelry in some time.
There were about three hundred people
at the tables; the menu was excellent
and the toasts were most enjoyable.
The first toast Of the evening was The
Board of Visitors" responded TO by Or.
Thomas III. Barnes, of Nansemond, VINO
made q most humorous talk He SAID
he was an eloquent eater, fluent smoker,
and occasionally a sparkling sampler OF
chamuagne, but as post prandial talker'
he was a most successful failure. Re-
ferring to the toast assigned him, Dr.
Barnes said the Medical College OF Nlr-
ginia was blessed with one OF the pest
hearted and handsomest boards Of visi-
tors of any institution In this city. Grow
ing serious. the Doctor paid high tribute
10 the college and its faculty, ana
referred with expressions OF great PRIDE
TO the alumni of the institution, when
numbered among its members some OF the
most distinguished physicians IN TINS
country.
DIR. Barnes congratulated the graduates
on having won their diplomas, and then
for them when they took midnight rides
in the cold, referring to the ineffable plea
sure they were to enjoy in working about
half their lives for nothing.
DR.. Barnes was loudly applauded when
he took his seat. he was followed by
DIR. r.. c. Levy, who was greeted with
loud applause. He responded to the toast,
"Our College" His talk was full OF
humor. and he made hits at many or ms
associates, concluding with few words
of praise of the institution with which
he was connected.
"Our Alumni" was the toast next given,
and DR.. Baruch was presented to respond
TO it, He made most earnest address,
setting forth the privilege he had en-
joyed in being associated with the FACULTY
and student body of the Medical College
OF Virginia, and called upon DR.. j. N.
Upshur to respond for him TO the toast
assigned him DR.. Upshur spoke elo-
quently, referring to the fact that ne was
the organizer of the Alumni Association.
DR.. 5. r. Jordan responded in a few
neat and well chosen words to the GLASS
of 's9" He was followed by DR.. c. NJ.
Miller who responded humorously for
the adjunct faculty.
The next toast announced was Our
Country Cousin, our Country'S Friend
and Countrys Defender" and Dr. Will
liam Z. Anderson was called upon 10 re-
spond 10 it, He made an eloquent talk,
infusing considerable humor throughout.
Hon. j. C. Parker, Of Southampton, was
the next speaker. He spoke of the lucra-
tive practice Of lawyers In administering
upon the estates of decedents, and, appre-
ciating this as a lawyer, he said he had
a warm spot in his heart for doctors. He
referred to the States love for the Medi-
cal College of Virginia. and expressed the
hope that all succeeding legislatures may
prove friendly 10 the institution.
Rev. Mr.. William A. Barr was next
called upon. and in lieu Of a speech he
reproduced a portion Of a speech made
by Hon. william Jennings Bryan as
heard Cd by a looker-on on the outskirts
OF the crowd. The reproduction was In
pa ,omime. as not a word was heard by
in locker, and was exceedingly hui
mo.s
CAPTAIN Frank w. Cunningham sang
the blue and Gray" and Mr.. ID. ID.
Tallev sang "Hannigans Ball." after
which the company dispersed TO dream Of
the enjoyment of the festive occasion.