The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-18
THE COLLEGE BUILDINGS.
The New Structures at Richmond ooi-
Iesc Formally Opened.

nac,ed Yesterday morning and again
I'm the afternoon by friends of the institu-
ton. who desired to witness the formal
opening Of the two new buildings recent
" erected. The buildings are the Science
Hall. which cost $500. and the Memorial
Hail. or dormitory. which cost 10000.
Rev. DR.. w +. Hatcher. president Of
the Board Of Trustees, presided over the
exercises. 1t was shortly after noon
when the first meeting was called TO
order, the "Doxology" being sung.
PROFESSOR AAIES.
Professor Hunter. of the chair Of Chem
istry Of the college introduced Profess
so- Joseph ). Amcs OF Johns Hopkins,
who made the dedicatOry address. As
tho movement for the erection of
Science Hall originated I'm n meeting adj
dressed by Professor Ames. Professor
Hunter thought it was fitting that the
address should be delivered by represen-
tative Of the same institution.
''The opening of the Science Hail." said
Dr. Ames ''must mark an epoch IN the
history Of the school" The part OF science
I'm liberal education was discussed nc
length. the speaker holding that 1T was
an essential portion.
The object of education Is not 10 nm a
mans mind with mere facts: To- make II
kind OF warehouse % Information. Its
object is to train the mind so that a man
is better equipped for any career The
necessity is to train the mind ana to train
it right
The speakers idea was that laboratory
work should he designed TO establish
what is taught in text books. lie doubt
ed the advisability of experiments IN
school for the purpose Of discovery.
DR. Ames said no fair mind could wit
ness the phenomena of science without
being convinced that # was directed 10y
n will removed from our universe. Hence
he thought science was q proper STUDY
10 be included ip the curriculum oil an
schools
SENTIMENTAL VALUE.
The speaker did not think the CONNER
cial benefit to be derived from education
especially in scientific study should be
considered The value IS not one 10 De
estimated by a monetary standard.
Dr Ames quoted a statement Of q noted
scientist concerning the utility OF alb
straction and in support Of the quotation
smoke OF the discovery OF land and SUBJ
marine biography wireless telesraphy
the liauefac,ion of air and N-ray all o.
which he said were merely the results ot
long years Of experimentation and not
sudden discoveries. lie paid his respects
70 Edison Tesla and others who announce
that certain discoveries viii Doe completed
in q given number OF days.
About an hour was devoted 10 inspection
Of the new buildings Lunch was SER
we'd % visiting delegates az O'CLOCK
At 500 O'Clock the exercises connected
with The opening Of the dormitory build
ing were begun with singing by students
Of the college
Dr. Hatcher said he saw present Dr.
Noah X. Davis. OF the University of Nir-
ginla, and am alumnus Of the college. and
he would take the liberty 90 Call ON him
for a few remarks.
Or. Davis said he brought the congratu-
lations OF the University of Virginia on
the advancement marked 10y The erection
OF new buildines
DR.. CURRY'S ADDRESS.
Hon j. l. VI. Curry was presented bv Or
Hatcher who said he needed no iutrOduc-
tion.
Dr. Curry began bv q reference TO the
statue. in The farbor Of New Yok. tho
gateway Of the new world. bearing the
eloquent inscription Liberty Erlighten-
ing the World"
This IS not. exclusively or mainly
civil liberty" he said "The monarch.es
of the old world have demonstrated that
art. culture, military power cOnstitu-
ti0ns. are impOtent without the essential
yitalizing principle Of soul-freedom
Liberty OF conscience deepens and makes
secure civil liberty. The two are ineep-
erably united. They aps helpful auXilia-
ries creative ard buttressing and
awaken I'm the masses enormous mental
and moral force"
The United states Is the best nlustra-
ton OF the practicalness and value Of
both civil and religious freedom. Absolute
separation Of church and state IS Ameri-
cas- contribution TO the science Of gov
eminent As yet we have. in our coun-
try. no commemorative monument of the
idea and tie fact. Monuments there are
I'm abundance to warriors and kings, bur
we need some TO great thoughts, 10 seed
bearing truths. The final victoy has not
been won. whenever an official religion
exists and tithes and taxes are collected
for churches or clergy or public revenues
are appropriated for hospitals, asylums
rof0rma-ories schools. under sectarian
or church management and control there
evil principle Is TO be found and there
the battle is TO BE- ceaselessly waged.
REDEEM THE PLEDGE
Twenty-Five years ago In the memorial
movement there was a distinct avowal Of
a purpose 10 identify Richmond College
with the services and sacrifices Of the
men and women who labored wisely and
suffered cruelty for the heritage We en-
Joy. Here, to-day, we partially redeem
the pledge"
The speaker said there was singular
Appropriateness in connecting the idea Of
sal.- L.. 4
education, and he emphasized with earn
estness. the imperative need Of public
schools and colleges and universities.
After showing what Richmond College
had done for Virginia. the South. the
country. for reaching, for literature. for
good citizenship. he pointed out with
convincing clearness the advantages Of
the institution 10 the city OF Richmond
Reference was made To the popular and
useful Thomas lectures, 10 the pecuniary
advantages equal TO an annual invest
mept I'm the city OF 100000 to the lit
erary culture and healthful influence
produced upon the community. TO the
constant impulse 20 popular education
and applied science. and to the prestige
city obtains from an institution Oh
learning in its midst.
PRESENTED THE KEYS.
DR. Hatcher then presented the keys Of
Ehe new buildings TO President Boat
Wright. commencing his services and ex-
pressing the gratitude of the trustees
for his efforts.
Dr. BOatwrght was much touched by
The evidences OF good will frequently
manifested by the speakers and audience,
and was unable to restrain his emotions
once or twice,
In accepting the buildings he made a
modest reference TO his part In the work.