The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-31

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cine. eight in dentistry and eleven In
pharmacy-received their diplomas last
night at the seyenty-third annual com
mencement OF the Medical College Of
virginia, which took place in the City
Auditorium The finals were Simple
and impressive. and were witnessed by
nearly 1900 friends and admirers ~
the institution.
Clad In the usual black Dap and
gown. tho young physicians. dentists
and pharmacists were given their hard
earned certificates OF efficiency by DR.
christopher Tompkins. dean OF tho
iacnity and emeritus professor OF OBJ
stetrics.
Following a brief addres. OF Dr.
o'npkins' hichard Evelyn Byrd, Speak
er or the Virginia House OF Delegates
delivered the final Grafton TO Tho stu,
nents. he was strong in his indorse-
ihent OF the college, and his remarks
while brief, were OF tho utmost inter,
est 80 'ii.et
Most succcssfui Yenr.
Or. lompklna gave a short recital Of
ne past session. which he pronounced
said: ohe' ne
we had 2ea matriculants during Tho
session OF l90a-lslo. and during this
sess'on, l9l0-l0ll. we had 2sl. nm IL
c'ease OF eighteen. AT the nrassn,
Time our preliminary requirement 10
me successful completion Of four.
lent education. IL eiu'sd-
Applicants for admission ~ o,r
schooi are examined by the secreiarv
OF me state Board OF Education. NOT.
Wi,hstandins our high standard 10,
entrance the past enrolment next
70 The largest In the history 81 tbe
institution During the session ~
our enrolment was 2s5. thar
year the requirement being onIv n
srade teachers certificate or an
equivalent education. we hev. noyn,
$3.50 49, aoi num- ers. but deem this fact
worthy OF mention. as ind!ca ttnr I'm,
q conscientious and determined resolu-
t.oh 70 90 right Will meet win re-
ward by tho public at large
arc tabulated In class A OF tbe
r,uueationhl Council OF the American
niedlcai Association in which onIw
me pest schools In the United statey
~ iound, We are also recognized by
me board OF regents Of New vi,
Stale as teaching medicine ne T. 49,,
20 DC taught, The medical laws or
me state OF New York are the host
round In the Union. and 10 be recop.
hized by that State Is certinc,,o
OF right Of which any schoo, michr
be proud
as medical education is condrctsd
by me Medical College OF virginia
cur graduates can apply for license
70 practice In any State This schooi
was the eleventh medical college es.
laniished In the United States. II i,
WIN great deal OF pride that an
hounce that having started r.gh, We
nave maintained the high standard 70
which we originally aspired."
New Professor md Intcrnes
before closing his address. DR..
doinpkins announced that DR.. j. Nc
cav Tompkins had been selected by
me school as professor OF diseases
OF children 70 succeed DR.. c. 4 BIen-
ton. resigned
lie also announced the following
hospital appointments:
Memorial Hospital, Richmond-Drs
H. II: G. Smith NJ G. Edmunds. A. D.
Tyree. Jr.. t. y. Broaddus, B. Tai.
bot, w NJ. Vim. Jr.. and G. E,SNance
City Hospital. Richmond-Drs. r. E.
Watts and William R. calfee.
be filled. =
Sarah Leigh Hospital, Norfolk-pr
filed.
ST. yincents Hospital Norfolk-pr.
Fl. /. Land
Protestant Hospital Norfoik-ro be
filed
Lewis and Gayle Hospital. Roanoke