Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-15
SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL CAREER
OF DR.. GEORGE HUTCHINSON denny
Under His Wise Leadership Washington and Lee University Has
Taken Front Rank Among Educational Institutions
Of the Southern States

the changing times; the active lie
and increased ability for it's great
work, under the Presidents pro-
gressive leadership, impel me to ex.
press, on behalf of the alumni and
friends Of the University, cordial |
approval OF his policy and the graft
tude Of those who have her real wei
fare at heart. There has been no
reactionary life in his administra-
ton. There has been no unwise
straining after the new things of the
day. Under his leadership the Uni
versity has & rasped and appropriate
ed the good of the new, discarded
that which does not fit the times,
and held wisely to the great iunda-
mentals which have always been
Characteristic of this seat of learning,
l frankly say that the friends of the
University largely ascribe her com-
handing position at this time to the
peculiar constructive ability OF her
president which is as rare as it is
Invaluable.
Again, from another viewpoint.
this era of widening ideas was of
great Importance to Washington AMI
Lee. Education is intensely pratical.
No thoughtful man Who contemplates
the work of a great educational insti-
tuition understands that it's success
has been founded merely upon the
learning disseminated within it's
halls. This learning is fundamental
and necessary, and without it an in
stitution cannot attain its true ends.
But the inner history OF every great
educational institution shows that
business sagacity and financial
acumen are just as important to its
!, ultimate success as 10 the learning
of the books. With this change Of
conditions to which l have referred,
and with the institutions in the
North daily adding to their already
large endownments, there was the
natural fear that Washington and
, Lee might not be able 10 keep peace
in the race. 1t is matter OF pride
that President Denny, approaching
, these conditions, possessed the abil-
/ ity and energy and foresight which
t have enabled Washington and Lee
g to increase, beyond all precedent
: her ability to effectually carry VI
i her work
y If you doubt, lock around you
q The campus resOunding with tn
e tread of six hundred students, W her
+. there were formerly about two hun
J. dred; the endowment increased b.
g three thousand dollars;new sch ools
n new departments; new walkways
d old buildings renovated; new build
r lngs and new equipment amountin
n to more than one hundred and fit
81 thousand dollars; a debt OF thirt
thousand dollars paid; the annu;
te income, the very life-blood of the il
le stitution, increased from fifty
fe practically one hundred thouSan,
Of dollars: the admission requirement
Of raised from five to fourteen Carneg
SO units. Can any one say, in thes
" splendid achievements, that Pres
le dent Denny should not have tt
I'd gratitude, the cooperation and tt
l. high regard of every man who love
I'd and reveres Washington and Lee?
te 1t is equally certain that these r
Or suits are only forestate OF VIII;
d. will be accomplished by him whe
~ his common sense, his knowledge
I'D people, his constructive ability, b
q. high character, have wider reac
4 and effect, as his experience in a
ut fairs, and his acQuaintanceship wit
to men, ripen and expand. Speaking ;
tn man of affairs, and not as stuGel
mt or scholar, conversant with Il
ld opinion of men who are doing thips
aud who understand the Situate
RI OF the day, have no hesitancy
ny saying that President Denny's t,
ce years of administration have be,
ce consecrated in their purpose, sple
vn did in their results, and unselish
le- untiring towards the perpetuati'
he OF the high life of Washington al
of Lee. and the widening and deepe
ing of her power for good. And,