The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

nous verdict WAS that "a greater speech
had not been delivered az a banquet han
in 81. Louis. The press were loud in
their praise. and the Republican organ.
the Globe Democrat. paid hlm the grr.at
compliment OF printing the speech the
next morning in fun.
ON the next day q luncheon vas given
Up Alderman by the Alumni Society of
The University His address on that o,-
casion was confined TO the University Of
virginia II was presentation % facts
and hgures, its needs and wants. lis past
and its future, as il faced towards the
morning and was told IN such an inn
pfessive and charming way that those
present never before felt so proud Of their
Alma Mater. said one Of the older
Alumni. "a man who had occupied a seat
on the Supreme bench of the state II
have never felt until this hoNr that &c was
wise TO change the Old order am now
convinced 10 was the right thing 90 have
president" on the same evening he
was given dinner and reception at the
University Club. Here he faced. for the
most part. the alumni Of Harvard Yale
and Princeton. He avoided the bunder
made on similar occasions by college
presidents in talking about college life
and its routine He took as a type
George Washington. the richest man OF
his day and Yet the most patriotic. de-
voting most of his time 20 the public
service. There was no arraignmtnt ~
wealth. but there was strong plea for
its proper use. and that those that pos
scssed and welded its great influence
should recognize the responsibility placed
upon them. Tie was congratulated on all
sides by the members Of the club. as he
had entirely won their esteem and admit
ration.
on the last day Of his visit he addressed
tine teachers and pupils of the Central
High School It was an inspiring sight
as fourteen hundred keen and bright
looking faces fled into the hall In orderly
procession. As they greeted him with
the song. "The Star-Spangled Banner.
he seemed much moved by tho whole
scene. and his address showed his powers
as an orator. DIT Alderman is prime
favorite with those who have our public
schools in charge. and Is well known to
them. though but few had met him IL
was fitting close to. his visit tn St
Louis that his last meeting should be
with the public school people. who. alike
with Dr Elliot of Harvard he declared
had huilt up the best schools Of the
country. In none Of these speeches did
he repeat himself. There was high ideal
Ism running through his addresses. but
eavn was especially fitted to the occa-
SION II Is my purpose ia writing this
10 let the people of Virginia know what
impressions his VISIT has left on the
great central city Of the Middle West
rms they are entitled to know. lie came
20 us IN a representative capacity. d..
spoke Tor the great institution Of learning,
OF Virginia The University Of Vlrgipf,
in large degree. on such "a missio,
stands or falls by the speeches Of it,
president and the impression he makes
1t can be said ia all truth that no mi
versity or college president has in later
years visited this city and left sucb "a
marked impression. His speeches and
his charming personality are discussed
In the clubs. on tho street and IN the
homes OF the people. for he came in close
touch with the men who stand for the