The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-18
AWARD DEGREES
TO GRADUATES
Profusion of Flowers Showered
Upon Young Medicos at
Commencement.
GUESTS AT RECEPTION
Faculty and Glass Enjoy Delight
full Evening at Nestmefelaad -
Club Following Exercises.
GUESTS AT RECEPTION

University College OF Medicine fol-
lowing the awarding of their diplo-
mas at the commencement exercises
in the auditorium of the John Mar
shall High School Tuesday evening.
The graduates were literally swamp
ed with immense bouquets OF flowers
of every variety. Miss Shields, the
My female member OF the class, was
obliged to ask assistance In handling
the great number or punches ana
designs she received.
The trustees. faculty and large
number of alumni were seated on
the stage and a number Of graduate
nurses Of the Virginia Hospital oc-
upied a prominent place, seated In
such a manner as to form the let
tiers "U. NJ. c." They were all dress
ed In Mhite- and presented an unioua-
and beautiful setting for the exer-
cises.
DIR. McGuire's Address.
Following the opening prayer by
Rev. Theron II. Rice, ID. D.. of the
Union Theological Seminary. the an
nual address of the president OF the
college. DR.. Stuart Mcclure. was de-
tvered. In an interesting manner
DR.. Mcguire outlined the history and
wor of the institution, declaring that
II was not organized or conducted for
financial profit, and THAI none OF the
promoters was expecting any reward
for his work. He stated that no
less than sixteen OF the present tn
structors in the college have been
sereing for seventeen years without
compensation for their services and
that none Is desired or expected.
DIR. Mcclure outlined the progress
that is being made by the graduates
of the Institution, declaring that the
records OF the State examining
boards show that the University Col
lege OF Medicine stands eleventh in
the United States and first In Vir-
ginia In the percentage of graduates
who are successful In securing IL
cense to practice after graduation.
Dwelling on the disastrous fire in
January which destroyed the college
building and practically all of its
property. DIR. Mcclure mentioned the
project now en- foot to erect a new
aiding and made an earnest appeal
for assistance Ia carrying on the
work
DR.. Mcguire introduced MIR. James
c. Hemphill. who was the orator of
the occasion, and whose address was
illed with good feeling for the col
lege and these who are carrying on
the work. While praisng the art of
healing and commencing the physi-
clans In general for the work that
hey do, Mr. Hemphill offered severe
criticism OF the practices OF many
doctors who In their work take ad-
vantage of the ignorance of their pa
tients.
Following the address of MIR. Hemp
hill. the degrees were awarded To the
graduates, first TO the gradutes In
medicine, then to those in dentistry
and last 10 the pharmacy graduates.
f or New Bullying.
Ii was announced by DIR. ], Allison
Hodges, chairman of the campaign
committee for the new building, that
the work OF securing subscriptions for
the building fund will begin at once
The campaign will begin at once and
every possible effort made to callect q
large sum OF money for the purpose.
Social Features.
These social features of the closing
of the College have been delightful
throughout. The reception to the fac
ulty and graduates at the Westmore-
land Club Tuesday evening was the
leading social feature OF the commence
commencement exercises, and the large
club-rooms were weil filled with the
happy graduates, their friends and the
members of the faculty, The eveniu"
was .pent In music, speeches and
small talk, and refreshments of a va
ried kind were served.
The smoker given at the Hermitage
Club Tuesday afternoon proved one
of the most enjoyable features of the
closing.
Names of Graduates.
Thote who era luated in the three
departments of the college were as
fellows:
Medicine--Edwin Clinton Bryce
Richmond; Samuel D, Burroughs. VIII
liamston, N. c.; Herbert Clifton Chase
Bedford City. CHARTS NJ. Clenieren
Bristol; J. r. Dalton, Hilixvilie; Edwin
Norvella Davidson, Nnckols; David A
Dunkley, Stuart; Thomas Graham
Faulkner, Kinston N. c.; Carl C.
Frankep, New York; Walter s, Gil
mer. Richmond: Aivah Livingston Her.
ring. Garland, n. c.; w. Eelden Hod-
nett, Danviile. c, Curtis Hudson
Hugh. Ky: Gideon Hunt Macon. War
renton. n. c.: Robert II. Newman
Thaxton: Benjamin NJ. Nicholson
Richmond: J. Tazeweli Nolen, Stuart;
John Thomas Ramsey. Cluster
Springs; James Henderson Smith
Fredericksburg; Henry Mack Tabor
Mannaring, w. Va; John w. Truman
Willis: Abraham urevitx. Podolsk
Russia.
Dsntai--Bcnjamin Lee Brooks, Hons
ton; Percy y. Cone, Spring Hope. N. c.;
Conley Erwin Greear. Woods; j. Will
lie Humphreys Fredericksburg: Pau
Erastua Jones. Bethel. N. c.; William
Clyde Jones. Ridgeway; Dc Molay
Scribner. Earleysvillt; Robert Masor
Spencer, Richmond; William Waite,
Spratley, Jr., COS West Grace street
Richrr ond:s George w. Sutherland
penhook; NJ. Powell Tynes, Norfolk.
pharrsacy--Ph. c.. Harry III. Burci1
Danville; William Lawrence Grimes
Alexandria; Warren A. Maiden, Eas
Radford; Roger Eugene Monroe, Pur.
ceilviiIe: Richard b. Shclor, Salem
Ralph Mortimere' Thompson, Purcell.
Vile; L. w. Burbage, Como. n. c.,
Lacy r. Ford, Roseville. w. Va. Herr,
NJ. Pettus, Chase City. Phi. g.: Lau.
rance III. Bolts, De Land. Fra: Custii
Lee Coleman. Welch's; William Henr,
HUFFMAN. Luray; Pau G. Jones. Ocean
City. Md: r. Lawrence Mason
Waynesboro: Radford Royal. Salem
burg. n. c.: Louisa Norris SHIELD
Richmond; Marvin M. Stephenson
Angler. ". c.: Arthur l., /. Winnie
Manchester.
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