Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

recalling that during his college days
nc had received all the honors and
prizes won by him In his studies at tho
hands of Lieutenant Governor Ellyson
on commencement days He recalled
that lie had heard MIR. Ellyson fire.
puently lay stress I'm those same days.
IN divers and sundry speeches, on the
argument that IL was duty to ell
courage the ambitions of youth: that it
was the duty OF axe in good and proper
time to step aside and down and give
way to the fresh, new, more modern
Ideas and aspirations of youth. He had
admired Mr. EllySon In those days Tor
MS superior wisdom, the heritage of
experience and ripe age. and he had
Sloricd in the wise counsel. the words
Of wisdom that fell from tho lips of
the preceptor OF youth.
But oh. how hath my idol fallcnr'
he concluded.
ELLYSON TELLS Or
GROWTH OF COLLEGE
lieutenant Governor Ellyson deliv-
cred a happy address, congratulating
the ALUMNI upon the splendid success
OF the occasion and the present status
of Richmond College. He reviewed
at some length the campaign in which
100000 for the building OF the new
college. "A campaign which resulted in
rolling up 100000. lie predicted for
the college future surprising in
achievement the most brilliant accom-
plishmcnts of the past, assuring the
trustees and the alumni of his personal
interest in everything concerning his
alma mater and his willingness to give
to the upbuilding of the institution his
best thought and endeavor. Lieutcn-
ant-Govcrnor Ellyson was enthusiast
tically applauded at the conclusion OF
his address
DR.. Boatwright. who was next pre-
sentcd by Mr. Montague, devoted his
address to outlining plans for the flu
ture OF Richmond College. He an
nounced that the program now is to
raise 100000 for the enlargement
and expansion of the institution. Mr..
Jackson followed with n brief but
breezy speech, saying that in view of
the conflicting political elements that
had entered into the gathering. he felt
safest in protesting his loyalty OF Rich
mond College, whose alumni he pre-
ferred to work out their own individual
political destinies without his partisan
assistance.
CARY ELLIS STERN
IS ELECTED PRESIDENT
Judge Kelly was next presented. He
spoke briefly and wittily. Referring
self, made by several OF the speakers
who had preceded him, he said: while
fear the compliments the gentlemen
have showered upon me are all too
glowing, / am afraid I human
enough not to he sorry that all those
pleasant things have been said. So
thank you.
Frank NJ. Dobson, physical director,
was the last speaker. He discussed the
relationship between athletics and
mental training In college and the de-
STABILITY of building mind and body
together. He argued for moro consid-
Grafton to be given the student In the
way of athletic training who Is not
sufficiently equipped physically to play
on teams. The ideal student" he said,
us one in whom we find combined
Christianity. scholarship and athletics"
Officers were elected at the close of
the festivities, as follows: president
Cary Ellis Stern: vice-president. Pro-
lessor w. l.. Prince, OF Richmond
Academy: secretary and treasurer,
Claude NJ. Dean (re-elected)