The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-03-29

ported by the college.
The past history Of this veneer
able and historical college needs
no mention. 1t is familiar TO all.
Every schoolbOy who has studied
Virginia history and the history
of this nation is familiar with
her history. For TO study the
history OF this nation is to study
the history of William and Mary.
From her historical walls have
gone forth leaders in every phase
Of social and political life.
/ homas Jefferson, James Monroe
as statesmen, John Marshall upon
che Supreme bench, George
Washington upon the field OF
battle, are typical examples of
this host of her illustrious alumni.
1t IS indeed 4 great inspiration to
her students to stand amid the
historical scenes which surround
this old college on every side and
recall the deeds of these great
men. 1t is an incentive to a
higher life, an appeal to his man
hood 10 strive more vigorously %
become a worthy recipient Of
this Inheritance left them by the
founders of this nation.
But it is more especially to the
present work of this college that
| wish TO draw the attention OF
the readers Of THE MATHEWS
JOURNAL. She has 4 great past
and undoubtedly contributed
more to the building of this ma
ton than any other institution of
her kind in the United States, bat
what is she doing to-day? How
many WashingtOns and Jcffer-
sons has she turned out i'll the
past IS years. may say. m all
most innumerable host of them!
The time Of Washington and JEFF
ierson has passed. The qucs-
ton of American freedom, indie
pendanCe and union have been
settled. In this time Of mad
speculation and rush for the most
prominent places il is not so easy
to become SO CONSPICUOUS as in
the days of these great men.
This is no proof however that we
have not great men to-day.
There is one question confronting
Virginia to-day, which to my
mind is the most serious question
that could confront any people.
This IS the problem Of public ed
ucation. What is William and
ary's>contribution to the solu-
ton Of this problem? Seven
superintendent of Public Schools
and in the city of Norfolk alone
five of the principal school build
ings are in charge Of William and
Mary men. From her walls
every year go out scores Of en-
thuastic thoroughly prepared and
trained teachers. The work Of
this band of men cannot be esti-
mated. 1t is of infinite value
and will show for itself in the
generations to come. To-day,
with an up-tO-date equipment in
every department, with a faculty
of eleven, and with her famous
honor system, William and Mary
stands with outstretchcd arms to
the ambitious youth Of Virginia.
She stands for a liberal education
a sound body and a pure life.
Only a few weeks ago. in a
championship game Of basket
ball, was the proud University Of
Virginia humbled beneath the
feet of William and Mary. Next
year the system Of credits will be
established in this college.
Now, upon this firm footing
with such a GLORIOUS history be-
hind her we can see nothing in
the future for William and Mary
but prosperity. Governor Swan
son said to DR.. Lyon G.. Taylor,
president of William and Mary
few days ago in the senate
chamber; Il want to see six or
seven hundred students at Will
liam and Mary next year and !