The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-09
LODGE PROTESTS
AGAINST CHANGE
Richmond Alumni Oppose On,is-
sion Of Latin and Greek from
B. A. Ticket.
STRONG SPEECHES MADE
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STRONG SPEECHES
MADE
Rabbi Calisch and Mr.. John L.
Williams Appointed to Ap-
pear Before Board.


A largely attended meeting of Rich
mond Chapter of the Alumni Of the
University Of Virginia was held at L.
o'clock yesterday In tho assembly hull
OF the Chamber Of Commerce Building.
Among the matters under. considcra-
ton none attracted grenter attention
than the proposition made by the board
Of visitors to eliminate Latin ai1
Greek from the requisite tickets FOR
the degree Of bachelor OF arts. The
alumni passed strong resolutions pro-
testing against the proposed change,
and appointed n committee to appear
before tho board to express the oppo-
sition Of the Richmond members.
The meeting was called to order by
Colonel George Wayne Anderson, chair
man Of the Richmond Chapter, who is,
by the way, descendant Of Thomas
Jefferson, the founder Of the univer-
si,y. Mr.. Lucius +. Cary acted as sec
rotary Of the gathering. Among those
present were Mr.. John T.. Williams. Mr.
Lewis c. Williams, Mr.. Murray NJ. Nc
CURE. Hon. James L. Cannon, Row
Richard Mc1lwainc, D. D.. former presi-
dent Of Sidney College;
Thomas p. Bryan, L. w. Bosworth, OF
McGuire's School; Lucius r. Cary, Dom
aid Nick. Blair. Stuart G. Christian,
Wyndham II. Meredith. John Guy, H
NJ. Taylor, Dr. Terrence. OF the State
Library; Joseph Taylor, William Craw-
ford. Rev. Wythe Lee Kinsolving, Hon.
John B. Minor. Professor Edmund Har.
rison and DR.. Edward N. Calisch.
a letter was read from Dr.. j. NJ.
Page. chairman Of the General Alumni
A CT fnf Inn, i,,,. "a
of Virginia Day at the jamestown Ex-
position, suggesting that the Richmond
chapter cooperate with the Norfolk
members in observing that occasion.
a letter was also read in the same
connection from Mr.. A. L. Roper. Of
Norfolk, suggesting that all Richmond
alumni attending the exposition on
Virginia Day should wear suitable
badges. and on motion, committee
was appointed to cooperate with tho
Norfolk alumni along the lines sug-
gested.
The question OF the proposed change
in the qualifications for the B. A. de-
gree was then taken up, and on article
outlining the proposed changes In the
University Alumni Bulletin was read,
Rev. Wythe Leigh Kinsolving was
the first speaker, and in forcble ad-
dress opposed the change, maintaining
that Latin and Greek were the founda-
tons of the English language. The
speech was an appeal on classic grounds
for the retention Of the approved
methods Of higher education.
Mr. John r. Minor followed along
the same lines, making the point that
the three tickets most dreaded by the
average student were Latin, Greek and
mathematics, because they We're the
more difficult of university courses, and
for that reason afforded the best
mental training.
Mr.. John L. Williams, one Of the
Oldest members of the association pres
ent, made vigorous and stirring adj
dress. protesting against the dehuman-
izing Of the bachelors degree. Mr..
Williams described Latin literature as
the basis Of Virginia civilization, and
the source Of our highest ideals. In con-
clusion, Mr.. Williams said:
"Are we to turn aside from the Com
mentaries Of Caesar. the oratlons OF
Cicero and from Virgil's Aeneas. who,
although not so ptous, was. neverthc-
less, a grand man? Shall wo teach our
boys French and Spanish In the place
Of these, SO that they may read the
menus at hotels and comprehend
double entendres in society? What we
want Is pabulum virtutis-food for
manhood. I am devoted to the uni
versity, and I honor her with oil my
soul. want her to keep up her
standard"
Rev. Robert A. Goodwin also spoke
In opposition to the proposed change
after which the following series OF
resolutions were proposed by Mr.. Muir
ray M. McGuire:
Whereas, 1t has been announced that
the faculty Of the University OF Vir-
ginia havo recommended to tho boarc
of visitors change in the require.
ments for the degree of bachelor Of
arts that will enable student to &C
quire that degree and also the degree
Of master of arts without any knowl.
edge of the ancient languages and
Whereas, this change will mean tina
the academic degrees OF the universit!
may be conferred on students with nc
acquaintance with the language ant
literature that are the foundation O.
classical learning; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That the Richmond Chapter
Of the Alumni of the University Of Vir
ginia do earnestly protest against THU
change, which they regard as radica
and unwise departure from tho system
OF education that has given the uni
versity standing with the public ant
with the alumni; be 1t
Resolved, That we do hereby urg'
upon the board OF visitors that the.
do not approve this recommendation
Of the faculty; be II
Resolved, further. That committe
be appointed to walt upon the boar
| OF visitors at the meeting at the uni
yersty on Monday. June 10th. next
l to present a copy of theH resolutions t
] that body.
y The resolutions Wcre adopted unan
J imously, and at the close OF the meet
\ Ing Colonel Anderson announced tn
4 appointment OF Or. Edward N. Cnlisc
\ and Mr. John l., Williams as a com
j mittee representing the Richmon
I alumni to appear before the board O