The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-06
STUDENTS HOLD
GREAT MEETING
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they knew that on account Of the love
and veneratlon In which hold my ia
TIERS memory. would leave no stone
unturncd for tho forwarding Of the In
terests OF this college,
Continuing, DR.. MCGUIRE gave short
history OF the college isinceits foundation
twelve years ago. He told of how 1t met
with almost instantaneous success. en-
rolling over 11s men the first year. Since
its beginning the college has matricu-
lated 3,Gl2 students; graduated $40. twen-
ty States and foreign countries being
represented IN this number.
He spoke on the honor system, which
is in honored use among the student
body. He referred to the schools growth
in numbers and Of Its standard being
raised until It stands In the foremost
rank in Virginia and the South.
Thirst for Improvement.
Mr.. Miller proctor OF the college, was
introduced. His speech was along the
line Of calculating facts of interest and
encouragement with reference to the
present condition and future prospects
Of the college, He told of how the most
interesting and encouraging fact Is tho
thirst for improvement which is preva-
lent in the college. 1--WE are not salts
fed with ourselves" said he, "nnd 7
hope we may never be-" He referred
to the painting and the fitting up OF
some of the laboratories and the general
Improvement and renovation which tho
institution Ia undergoing. He referred to
the recognition tho College Is receiving
moro and more every day from sister In
stitutions of learning. OF how the col
logo stands the acknowledged equal OF
tho more prominent medical colleges Of
the United States. The speaker touched
upon the appointments Of the college and
its preparedness to give tho best course
uf instruction., Its large enrolment, and
tho almost unparalleled success of its
students In the examinations In tho va
rious States. Mr., Millor's address was
one of facts. clearly outlined and Defined
showing how the college was modern In
all Its appointments and we'll prepared
to give the best medical training,
"a Glorious Heritage"
Mr.. Joseph Bryan was the next speaker,
said he; THE last time / was present
In this hall was when the late laented
Dr. Hunter Mcclure delivered his mag.
nificent address on the glorious Stone
wall Jackson, and 1t seems to mo that
tonight VIC are In sacred presence
and our feet on holy ground
TIe paid glowing and loving tribute
to the man who was his friend through
life and the immortal founder of this
institution, Whlch STANDS as lasting
monument to his memory. He said. "You
have q glorious heritage In being doctors;
you are tho followers OF c. noble profess
sion, and you must work and live for
Its name, Its future glory and achieves
ments"
In referring to the honor system. he
told of how he had been brought up
under 1t In his schoolboy days, and at
the University OF Virginia, where. he
said, no ono could breathe the atmos-
phere and be q cheat. '-There was no
spirit of espionage he said. b,,t II
anyone had broken Its honorable tradl-
lions no could never have lived through
the contumely and lasting contempt In
which he would have been held by his
fellow students" No referred to the early
struggles of himself and many another
ir the first days after the war to win
arr education, and said that ono CT them,
or any of the students of those bitter
days. could no more have cheated than
n rebel could have deserted his flag and
betrayed Virginia to her enemies, lie
gave high tribute to the system which
has prevailed eyer since, and appealed In
eloquent terms 70 the young men TO