The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

rep was called 70 the rostrum, and
President r. f. Blackwell on behalf
of the students, presented him u
beautiful silver set. as a token OF the
regard in which the body held their
coach.
1T was through your thorough
training that the athletes achieved
so many victories" said Or Black
wett. aud they give rou this be
cause they feel that you deserve II
for what you have done. You did
much for the elevation Of the athlete
association, and they are doing a lit
tie in payment for the great good
that you accomplished.
This little speech and the incident
that accustomed 1t provoked applause
which lasted "A long time. after which
the crowd was dismissed, and many
OF them proceeded TO the gymnasium,
where light refreshments had been
prepared.
Tonight will bs class night, at
witch time there Will he many In
teresting things pulled of for the ben
eft of The friends of the college as
well as the students themselves.
The list of those who have finished
their course, and who Will today be
given their sheepskins, embraces:
Get Their Shecpskins.
Nj r Tabler. y, Al Il. G. Astrap'
3. a.. 4 VI. ". II, White
r. w. Marye, Il. a; II. {. Motley, u
A.; r. II Payne Il. A, A. l. Steph"
enson. n. A. NJ. H. Walton, Jr. r, \,
j. H Ware, Il. A; w. X. Warren
E. a.; j. NJ Batten. Il. A. "A. NJ
T +. Carroll. H. A; J. A. Chapman
Il. A: Paul r. Gym, H. \. a. NJ
r. X. Dawson, u. A a NJ; J. T.
Childs. r. A.. l.. G. Karkley, II. A.
~. MGR. Greene, Jr., A. M, NJ. l..
How lson. r. A. w II. Jordan. b. a;
| j. NJ. Leake, Il. A; II. l. Rain. H. A.
lT. a. Gray, Jr, n, A., G.. X, Carlin
! Il. 4.
The program this morning was
most interesting.
Rcv. Dr. George II. Booker, qi
Market. Street church. Petersburg, de-
Hvered the alumni address. HIS
theme was Crises of Life"
His subject was divided into sec
tons. embracing topics pertinent 70
the conditions presenting themselves
The choice. OF profession received
much attention, as we'll as the seiec-
ton OF "a companion or helpmeet
/ :
II control, was another thought which
the speaker dwelt upon. ana ne
smoke OF the career OF self-interest as
compared with one of generous ser
vice.
The large audience manifested
great interest In his remarks, AND
there Is not doubt that the entire
address carried It's weight, and awoke
thoughts Of the great and undevelop-
ed future in the minds OF the young
men who heard Or. Booker.
The contest in oratory for the
Sutherlin medal was spirited and IN
tcresting
Those who engaged in the contest
were william X, Long. of Culpeper
whose subject was An Evangel OF
Reform; Edward a. burgess. Of
Petersburg, on Conservatism In
virginia; Frank M. Wray OF Mar
tinsville, on '"rhe New Virginia
The orations were referred to 8
conpittee to report tomorrow morn
ing The COMMITTEES Will not d.
-pttise th-4-aaEae- az the winner until
the time for the presentation
Bright Speeches.
At ! o'clock the alumni dinner was
spread. One of the largest cla~&es
of "otd men ever gathered at
similar function ate, drank and made
merry What they drank would nos
have injured an infant but II was
cool and refreshins
After the menu had been taken
care OF there was lot of speaking.
which was taken part IN by many
Of the old boys and some Of the young
ones as well, The speeches were AT
impromptu. and they were apropos.
Here Ia list OF the speakers and
what they had to talk about What
they said would MI several volumes
which might wefl be disposed OF under
the title of wit and humor," and
trAy would secure large sale. for the
speakers carried the humorous idea
and the witty sense along with them
In their serious moments.
DIR. s. c. Hatcher. secretary OF the
college, acted as POSTMASTER. as few
men can. He took delightful liber-
ties In presenting his subjects. and he
mads graceful reference to each one,
before placing them upon the sr.ddIe.
"Oid Black Talks.
The first was DIR. Blackwell the
president, TO whom he referred in