The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-19
A Card From DR.. McAlIlsier.
IAMPDEN-SinNEY, Va,
June 18th, 1905.

HAMPnEN-SipNEy, Va,
June 18th, 1905.
Eiaor Her0id.-W VIII you allow me
to state briefly my position with refer
ence 10 my resignation Of the presi-
dency Of lTampden-sidney College
After thorough study OF the stua-
ton at first hand, especially with
reference 10 the growth and power Of
the State schools, ] have been con-
WINGED, first, Of the necessity of remot-
al of the College. and second, of the
wisdom and necessity of or private
institutions founded by The sam stock,
seeking % do the same work, and
competing with each other in the
same territory, joining forces ior great
er efficiency in work and for securing
in the largest way the ends OF Chris
iian education. For those reasons ]
Investigated, presented and strongly
advocated removal TO Lexington and
a iorm of union with Washington and
Lee, the basis Of the union being fair
and honorable boz every way 10 Hamp-
den-Sidney, guaranteeing the preser-
walton Of il, name and individuality.
Afler a full discussion, one that on
both sides was earnest and ion splen-
did spirit, the Board by very close
vote decided 10 continue the work of
the College in this location. This final
vote. as ha. been stated. was simply
ON the question whether the College
would or would not remove. irrespec-
tive of any plan The motion to APP
pointa committee 90 investigate poIlcd
@ votes a. against r. or l3. one mem
Der not voting either on this OF ON The
final motion.
The daily papers are in error in say
ing that there VS. amy proposition
from Washington and Lee. The true
foundation of their statement concern
ing the matter is that there had been
conferences between President Denny
and myself with a view 90 agreeing
ON a tentative proposition for some
plan of honorable cooperation which,
f made by the limpdcn-~Idney trus-
tees. would probably bee acceptable 90
The Washington aud Lee Board.
Convinced that only man in har-
mony with the present situation could
serve the College efficiently, did
what in such a contingency had de
cided on from the outset tendereed
my resignation 90 the Board, coupling
with it my wish To aid the College i'm
securing successor and 10 extend 10
him whatever help ] could consist
emily render. The Board. on nay in-
slsicnce accepted The resignation, and
unanimously passed a resolution eX-
pressive Of their appreciation Of my
service for the past three years, oftheir
commentator ofmy course in and my
method Of investigating and present
ing this matter. and of their regret ai
the severance of relations that have
never been other than cordial.
II was from every point of view de
-irable to secure a successor without
delay, and we of the Board, believed
that we had present with Us, "a, one of
ourown number, the very man, Dr.
r. T. Mcfadcn, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, Richmond,
man of conviction. conservation. mag
netism, tact. cce>s, of extensive ac-
quaintance and holding the confidence
and love of wide circle of friends, one
of whom avn proud To be. took
pleasure in promptly and heartily Sc
condng his nomination, and, brushing
aside his protest, we elected him
unanimously to the presidency of the
College. II is our earnest desire that
ne will accept This work and DO so hc
needs no further assurance than ] have /
given him already of the best help ] |
can render him Boa the prosecution oft |
need not say that in leaving Prince /
Edward county ! part with some of
the truest friends have ON earth. ! /
take this occasion 90 thank Them pub
licly for unnumbered but not unior /
gotten courtesies Though ON oppo- |
site sides of this question, $50 differed |
honestly, fought fairly and are not less |
friends
Allow me to add that although ] |
have made no plans for future work,
and do not now care to do .o, shall /
take a few months rest, needed after /
three years Of continuous and taxing |
service, and expect 10 be- m harness |
again i'm the fall.
sincerely yours,
j. GRAY MCALLI,rER
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