Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-14


at the University Of Virginia i'm note
worthy fashion. 1t marked the close OF
the first decade of DR.. Edwin A. Alder
mans service as the first president of
the university. and was characterized
by number OF striking features, in
Guiding the announcement by President
Alderman OF gifts aggregating $4,000,
and the unvciling Of a beautiful statue
Of Thomas Jefferson. done in bronze by
the late Karl Bitter. and given to the
university by Charles r. Crane. OF Chi
caso.
GIFTS ARE ANNOUNCED
~ DIR. ALDERMAN
Alderman said:
1T gives me great pleasure to an
nounce a noble gift OF $4,000 from
MIR. Cobb Is not an alumnus of this uni
generous minded American citizen, a
native of North Carolina, but n citizen
Of Virginia for many years. who in the
world of business has made reputation
and fortune. and who In this way de-
sires unselhshly to serve the Southern
life out of whict he came. Mr. Cobb
made his splendid gift without condi-
tion. save that he expressed the hope
that chemistry as applied to the agrl-
cultural and manufacturing interests
rnay not fail to receive it's due recog-
nition Mr.. Cobb believes chemistry
to be the fundamental science affect
ing industrial life, and this university
the gateway of Southern progress
i also have pleasure In announcing
another gift of $4,000 for this same
purpose-the building and equipment
OF an adequate chemical laboratory
One hundred thousand dollars should
enable us to assume our rightful lead
ership In this great field. This gift
comes from a friend Of learning, an
admirer OF this university, and a dear
and honored friend OF mine, who does
not desire that his name be known"
MRS. SENFF GIVES $4,000
For IMPROVING GROUNDS
President Alderman also announced a
gift OF $4,000 from Mrs. Charles H.
Senff. Of New York, to be used in i'm
proving the roadways and grounds Of
the university. Last year Mrs. Senff
gave $4,000 for the erection OF n gate
way Al the main entrance 20 the uni
vcrsity as a memorial to her husband.
the late Charles II. Senff. The gateway
has just been completed, and consti-
tutcs an Imposing enhancement of the
beauty and dignity of the university
grounds.
The statue OF Jefferson, which Occur
pies an appropriate site on tho lawn
facing Monticello in the distance was
presented on behalf OF Mr.. Crane, the.
donor. by Secretary d. F. Houston, of
the United States Department OF AEri-
culture. In accepting 1t, President
Alderman said
Ihis statu- Of the father of the Uni
versity Of Virginia which you, Mr.. Sec
retary. have SO handsomely presented
in the name of the generous donor.
snail forever serve high, threefoId
purpose in the life of this institution.
II VIII present 10 the eyes OF endless
generations of youth the face and form
OF Thomas Jefferson as in his old age
disillusioned OF glory and high station.
he centered all the faculties OF his
myriad mind and heart on the task of
building here an institution fit TO train
the youth OF n democratic society. II
VIII eXemplify, in its grace and beauty
and noble dignity. the genius OF great
artist. 1t Will remind us continually
of the idealism and devotion to all
good causes and high interests Of an
unseltish American citizen, whose fore
sight and generosity have caused If to
be erected.
"On behalf of the rector and visitors
and OF my colleagues OF the faculty.
have the honor TO accept it with pride
and qualification. We shall cherish Il
for all time as one of our noblest nos.
sessions"
PRESIDENT REVIEWS
WORK OF PAST DECADE
In his address in Cabell Hall. Presi.
dent Alderman gave statistics as to
the present session. as is his custom
to do on Founders Day. Speaking of
the fact that decade has passed since
he became president of this university.
he said:
Ten years ago. standing in this spot
after eight months OF service. had
the high honor and great privilege to
take the oath of office as the first presi-
dent Of the University OF Virginia. In
SO doing. / used these words: I under
take this task with hope and courage.
TO obey its statutes: to respect its
ancient spirit; to maintain its lofty
ideals; to seek with patience the laws
OF It's growth: to give to Its service
with gladncss whatever strength
have; all this shall seek to do Bv
Gods help. Will
And further on in the discourse OF
that occasion, ! spoke thus: L pledge
myself to do what ] can to cherish and
to magnify. come good days or i'll, this
Inspiring university character. | do
not mean that there should not be re-
adjustment here---change, IL you will
the growth that is conservative OF life
and that comes somehow out OF the
tissues of ancient strength. A changing
society means changing curriculum
and a university Is society shaping IT.
self to future needs
HAS LIVED UP TO LETTER
AND SPIRIT OF OBLIGATION
II dare to claim here to-day with
some pride, yet with humility, that I
have lived up to the letter and spirit
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