Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-20
John Randolph Tucker Memorial
Hall Formally Dedicated.
ODE BY REV. 3. D. TUCKER
Presentation Address by Hon. william L.
wilson by Rev. DR.. @. b.
strickler-Addrcss by Rev. DR.. James
a. ouarles-Now Hall VIII BIO Used for
the Law Department-Descript of
eho Handsome Structure
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Lexington, Va. June 1s.-In the pres
ence Of large gathering the John Ran
dolph Tucker Memorial Hall was for
mally dedicated to-day at Washington
and Leo University. Hon. William L.
Wilson. Postmaster General under
Clsveland's administration, now presi-
dent of the University. on behalf of the
building committee presented the struc-
ture to the Board Of Trustees. Rev. DIR.
G. P. Stricken, rector of the Univer-
sity. received the same. An address
was delivered by Rev. James A
Quarles. Of Washington and Lee. fol-
lowed by Rev. DR.. B. D. Tucker. of
Norfolk, Va, who read an ode.
The memorial hall is to be used for
tho Law Department of the University.
1t ID situated on the line with the other
buildings. and presents a pleasing con-
erast to them It Is constructed of ma
tive gray limestone, with cut stone
trimmings, the walls being broken
range asher masonry. The building is
ninety-six by eighty, and is two stories
high. Over the top of the front porch
In raised letters 10 the name. John
Randolph Tucker. The first floor con-
ststS Of a tiled vestibule, two lecture
rooms. two professors private offices.
TO second floor.
This floor consists of the law library,
one lecture room. and the reading
room. this latter containing the Valen-
tine bronze bust of Mr.. Tucker on
pedestal Just in rear of the bust is
the bronze memorial tablet telling Of
Oils services to his country, his State,
end his beloved University OF Washing
ton and Lee. The library walls contain
the portraits in oil Of the following dis
ttnguished 1urists: Chief Justice Mar
shall, Judge +. T.. Anderson, Judge J.
W.. Brockenbrough. David Dudley
Field. and ]. H. Peyton.
Throughout the building the finish IS
cal1 In oil. The heating is from the
basement by hot air and electricity is
used for lighting. The building cost
about $4,000. Among the contributors
are Mrs. James A. Garfield and James
G. Carter. of the New York bar. who
headed the list with $1,000.
Mr.. Tucker died in 1897 after a long
life Of usefulness. OF distinguished an
cestry, he won distinction for himself.
Whether as Attorney General OF Vir-
Rinia. Congressman, statesman, orator,
5urist, or professor of law. he was
always brilliant. For many years he
was dean of the law school at Washing
ton and Lee.
DR. 3. D. fuckers ODE.
Two lustrous names which linked to-
gether seem
LAS priceless jewels linked by virgin
gold.
Two stars that blend In one transcend
ent CLEAN
TO deck the armament Of fame. and
hold
The torch to light the path which they
must tread
Who would unveiled the face OF
For high we And on scrolls of worthiest
dead
virgina's sons. her Washington and
Lee.
The academic halls. which classic
make
This valley hemmed by mountain
ranges high.
Fulfil the quiet dreams of one who
brake
The tyrant's power and hailed in
freedoms sky
A nations natal sign. as pure as
bright,
Who midst the stir of war and tolls
of State
Did pause to care for 1earning's sacred
light
The hero whom the world has chris
tened Great"
Here came a kindred soul. in after
Ills country's sun had set behind
the cloud,
His country's hopes were shrined in
patriots tears.
His countrys cause was wrapped in
glory's shroud:
but nobler thus, he lived to show the
world
That human virtue seems. at least,
the mate
OF human chance, that though his flag
were furled
h. t,,t-
of fate.
On guard they stand. at learnings
mystic door.
Twin sentinels, to ask the counter
sign
OF all who seek to cross the threshold
DER
And enter where Is truths eternal
shrine.
Tho rich the gifts the numbered years
have brought
To your collegiate home-surpassing
dear
Are these imperial mem'ries inter-
wrought
With ev'ry stone of evry structure
here.
o Mother loved! tiny many sons.
In whom the blood of freedom runs,
Have wandered far and wide:
But still they turn their thoughts to
thee
And still their home where'er they be
Is near thy side
Here where the mountains. one by
one,
Keep kindly watch DER Lexington!