The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-14

memories Of the heroic and valorous
men who, amid much toll ana sacrl-
flee and great dangers, laid the broad
and deep foundations upon which nave
since been erected the greatest repuD-
lie the world has ever known
81 would like to pay homage to
these men. They deserve honorable
mention. would love to tell Of the
services OF the FEATHER Of Virginia."
John Smith; of Gosnold and of New
port; OF Edward Wingficd, Lord Del
aware, George Percy; of Sir Thomas
Dale, Of the Sandys--Georso and Nd
win; of George Ycardley. whose grave
lies hard by; of Alexander Spotswoou,
of Lord Botatourt and Dinwiddiei OF
the Blairs. but most OF ALL I would
love to speak in fitting words OF the
virtues of that gentle Indian maiden,
Princess Poc; hontas, who will always
DO held in grateful recollection wher-
ever VirginIuns assemble in honor that
which is true, beautiful and good in
human character.
The First Notice.
chalmers states in his Political AM
nails Of Virginia that Sir George
Somers. being member Of Parliament,
the Commons declared his sent vacant
because by accepting Colonial Office
he was rendered incapable to execute
his trust; and this it would seem, was
tho first time that Virginia was no
ticed IN Parliament. On this question,
whether Sir George Somerss seat IN
Parliament would be made Vacaht ps
Ills going to Virginia, Sir George
Moore. in the course of the discussion,
mentioned that Sir George Somers
ought not to be removed declaring
that it was no disgrace, but q grace
IN ho Governor of Virginia.
IT am commissioned to present TO
YOU the orator OF this occasion. NC task
could be more pleasant 1t was writ
tcn of Governor Edward Nott-one OF
the best OF our carly Governors-that
lin his private character he was a soou
Christian, and in his public q Eooa
(;oyernor,' He was a lover OF man
#lrind and boulltiful to his friends by
the prudence and Justice OF MS al
ministrotjon. he was universally cs-
teemcd a public blessing
..Tbis and much more might pc SAID
OF him who will now address you. no
one more worthy could nave p eeh
chosen, He has, by his wise admins
tration aud patriotic discharge OF every
public duty, won for himself the es-
teen ana admiration of his country tS
men. I have great pleasure N pie-
sonting His Excellency clauae a.
Swanson, Governor OF Virginia.
Addresses Delivered.
Mr. I,llyson was heartily applauaed,
nc was Governor Swanson, who. duly
| impressed with the dignity OF ms 'ask'
/ delivered his Grafton IN clcar' TINE
4 ing voice, with heartfelt cnthnslasln.
| and in words that stirred tllc iic si % "
/. his entire audience. ~.
Aen fitting close to his address the
band burst into Hail, Columbia.
Mr.. Bryce Presented.
Aftcr the Governor, Ambassado,
Bryce arose to bring the "grc, e, L,I.5
from the Old World to the New" The
/ Ambassador was introduced hy MI
i Joseph Bryan and was fef 9eaal1 mo nro.
duced the happIest impression on many
vino had met him by his ready re-
snonsivcnoss and his Interest in James
i town Island and Virginia
4 The ladies' were equally charm me-
\ with Mrs. Bryce and LAZY GreS,, ,o " ~ ~
we're introduced TO a large hummer o
people and were most gracious h'i'
cordial to all
In introducing Mr. Brysc, Mr. Rrya'
said: a..
!, eve have with us to-day, as inc
guest OF honor, man SO renlhrNa -.
for achievement that 1t would .be I'M
possiblc in any reasonable time u
n cnumerate his titles to World-Wlue dls
tinction Not content with the learn
ing OF ono university, he went to IN.
second that he might know II al
Walking in wisdom, he entered the law
ana becoming supreme was spccdil.
returned to oxford as rcgius profosso
OF civil Lazy In tho great university
His country early recognizing the gen
ius OF statesman, sent him to Far
Lament, where he sat in the cabinet o
that greatest of modern EnSlishmcn
x William EWart Gladstone Not salts
fled with nll the honors Of his nativ
land he sought knowledge from ant