The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-12
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A A ! 1: FIN |. " DAY.
Most Enjoyable Reunion Ever.
Held Was That Of Yesterday
FOR POPULAR j |, Al EDUCATION :I|':
With Rising Vote the Ogden Movement
Was Endorsed-Luncheon and
Flow of Wit at Murphy's.
Many Present.
FOR POPULAR EDUCATION

The Richmond College Alumni Society
never had a more enjoyable day than
yesterday proved to be. Two fine meet
ings were held One occurred at Muir
phys Hotel and the other at the col.
lege last. night.
The business meeting was held at
o'clock in the afternoon at Murphy s.
and following that an ENJOYABLE luncheon
was served. The post-prandial speeches
were delightful. They We're fresh and
bright and sparkling with wit.
The meeting last night at the college
took the form of a rally for increased
interest in education in the State. The
Alumni Society passed resolution en-.
dorsing the movement of the, Education
Association, of which Mr. Ogden is the
head. Addresses in the interest o. popu
lar education and in endorsement or the
Ogden Increment were made by Governor
Montague, DR.. Hatcher, President Boat
wright, of the college, and others. Dr.
Wallace Buttrick, Of New York, secre-
taryt and executive officer of the asso-
citation, in an excellent speech declared
the purposes of the association ana
aroused much enthusiasm for the phlian-
thropic movement. Finally the alumni
adopted a resolution giving the move
n1ent full endorsement and promise OF
all the support possible
For Popular Education.
The Alumni Society was called to order
at the college last night by the new
president, Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson. Inc
chapel was comfortably filled.
President Ellyson presented Dr. But
trick, the first speaker. In a captivating
address DR.. Buttrick outlined the pur-
poses of the Education Association.
Briefly stated, here are the purposes OF
the board:
l. To promote education within the
United States of America, without dis
tinction of race, sex or creed
2. To develop the public school sys-
tenn, especially in rural districts.
8. To develop the principle OF self-help
by urging increased local taxation, local
contributions, or by other means.
4. To further the establishment OF
training schools for teachers, especially
those designed to educate teachers Oh
industrial and manual training.
5. To cooperate with other organ1za-
tons interested in educational work, and
to simplify and make effective the gen
eral work of education, avoiding IN
necessary duplication.
s. To aid in the maintenance and I'M
proyement of educational institutions al
ready established.
To collect full information and
statistics in respect to educauona a. mat
ters in the districts covered by the OPP
Grafton fthe board which shall be kept
at general office.
S. To furnish Tie public with informa-
ton, suggestions and counsel, and Tor
this purpose to act somewhat as clear
ing-house for educational statistics and
data to be collected by the board
Q. To educate public opinion in all
matters pertaining to the general cause
of education hW publication OF reports
through the daily press and by other
means.
TO- To promote by all suitable means
every form of valuable educational. work
GOVERNORS ENDORSEMENT.
President Boatwright then made mo-
ton that the Alumni Society adopt res
olution in approval Of the proposed Wo1E
Of the board Before the vote was put,
Governor Montague. DR.. Biting, DR.. tia1
Governor Montague, DR.. Biting, Or. TIA L
cher and others gave the movement thelr
,,nnuaIified endorsement Governor Mon
tague stated that he had looked into
the purposes Of the Education Assocla-
tion and was convinced that the move
1nent was worthy of encouragement anc
support of the people of virginia. IT
Sitting and DR. Hatcher made fire talks
in behalf of the association. The motion
of President cartwright was ADOPTED
unanimously by a rising vote It was
even twice adopted, for President ELY
son.. realizing that all present, men ant
women. were affected by this movement
and had an interest in it, and had a righ1
to a, vote concerning it, extended the
privilege to all. Every person In tns
han rose as one and extended the Chau
taugu salute to DR.. Butterick Adjourn
,nent followed.
- TO-DAY IT ENDS.
This morning at Ii o'clock a meeting II
the interest of secondary educa.'oa VII
be held at the College. Addresses vii
be delivered by Prof. Byrd. Of William
and an Mary: Mr.. Prank P. Brent, of thi:
civ. DR.. George j. Ramsey, of this city
and others. Prof. Chandler will pre-
side.
Tonight at s:15 o'clock the. commence
ment proper occurs. Addresses Will %
delivered by several representatives OF Vlr
ginia institutions; a, paper will he reat
bv DR.. Dickinson and the degrees OF thu
College will be conferred on the grad
yates.
Trustees in Session.
The trustees met yesterday morning II
annual session.
An interesting matter yesterday va
movement looking to a change IN the
manner of holding the college commence
rnents. DR.. F. w. Boatwright, preslden
CT the Institution, thought the programme
too long and took up too many days. II
his opinion it would be better II tht
closing of the college occupied less time
A committee with tDr. George Cooper a:
chairman was appointed to consider tn
matter and submit a report.
The Board appropriated $50 to tn
Athletic Association. The president G
the college was authorized to begin tn
work of collecting funds for the estat
lishment of school in biology. Thi
department. will be added to the curr
culum if the money can be gotten tc
| gether.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING.
So gratifying was the annual report {
the president that, upon motion of D
Dunaway, a prayer of thanksgiving we
| offered by DR.. ). r. Garlick. The attend
ance during the year was good and tn
order excellent. The report Of the SCI
rotary and treasurer was equally encoul
aging. It was shown that about s2O.Ot
| poonay ,o iS al ON tho