CATALOGUE.
SESSION 1877-'78.
CATALOGUE OF RICHMONDCOLI_JEGE.
SESSION 1877- '78.
RI CHMOND: CLEMMITT & JONES , PRINTERS, NO, 5 SOUTH TWELFTH STREET, I 8 7 8,
CALENDAR.
September 19th, February 4th, June 16th, June 17th and 18th, June 18th,
Beginning of Second Half-Session. Meeting of Society of Alumni. Celebrations of the Literary Societies. Annual Meeting of Board of Trustees.
· . Closing Exercises of the Session.
1 June 19th, Session begins.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
PRESIDENT,
Rev. J.B. JETER, D. D., Richmond.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY,
Rev. C. H. RYLAND, Richmond.
Rev. J. B. Jeter, D. D., James Thomas, Jr., Col. Thomas J. Evans, Edwin ·wortham,
Richmond. Rev.A. E. Dickinson, D. D., Richmond. Richmond. John C. Williams, Richmond. Richmond. Rev. W. D. Thomas, D. D., Norfolk. Richmond. Rev. C. C. Bitting, D. D., Baltimore.
Rev. W. A. Baynham, John M. Murray, Essex Co. Rev. J. R. Garlick, D. D., Richmond. Richmond. Rev. C. H. Ryland, Richmond.
Rev. B. Grimsley, Rappahannock Co. Wellington Goddin, Richmond.
L. R. Spilman, Richmond.
Rev. A. H. Sands, Josiah Ryland, Maj. A. R. Courtney, A. M. Bailey,
Col. W. E. Tanner, Gen. James G. Field, Maj. J. W. Johnston, Richmond. Culpeper Co. Buchanan.
Richmond. Rev. H. A. Tupper, D. D., Richmond. Richmond. Judge J. H. C.Jones, K & Queen Co. Ric/imond. Rev. T. W. Sydnor, D. D., Not'y Co. Richmond. Rev. T. S. Dunaway, Fredericksburg.
Rev. J. C. Long, D. D., Crozer Sem'y. John P. Ballard, Richmond. H. K. Ellyson, Richmond.
Judge John A. Meredith, Richmond.
J. Alfred Jones, LL. D., Richmond.
Judge J. Christian, LL. D., Richmond. Rev. W. E. Hatcher, D. D., Richmond.
Rev. Thomas Hume, Jr., Norfo'lk. Rev,J. Wm. Jones, D. D., Richmond. Bartlett Roper, Petersburg. Rev. Chas. Manly, D. D., Staunton, Rev. E.W. Warren, D. D., Richmond. P. H. Starke, Richmond.
FACULTY AND OFFICERS.
B. PURYEAR, Chairman.
EDMUND HARRISON, A. M., Professor oj Latin.
H. H. HARRIS, M. A., Professor oj Greek,
RODES MASSIE, A. M., Professor of Modern Languages.
J. L. M. CURRY, D. D., LL.D., :fames Thomas Professor oj English.
EDWARD B. SMITH, M. A., Professor of Mathematics.
CHARLES H. WINSTON, M. A., Professor oj Physics.
B. PURYEAR, A. M., Professor of Chemistry.
Projessoroj Philosophy.
SAMUEL D. DAVIES, Professor oj Law,
L. C. CATLETT, Acting Librarian.
CATALOGUE OF STUDENTS.
L.-Latin. Gr.-Greek. F.-French.
NAME.
ABBITT, George C.
ALLEN, SPOTSWOOD
ALLEN, WALTER T. ANDERSON,FRANK E. ANDERSON,THOMASM.
BACON,R. WILMER BACON,CHARLESL.
BAGBY,WILLIAM F.
BARGLEBAUGH, CHARLESE. BARRETT,}. PRESLEY
BARTENSTEIN,EDWARD H. BAUM,EDWARD M. BAYNE,HOWARD R. BELL, WALTER J. BENTLEY,L. ELDRIDGE BENTON,EDWIN H. BENTON,WILLIAM C.
BEVERIDGE,STEPHENT. BIDGOOD,GEORGEW. BOLDRIDGE,JOHN H. BOULDIN,FRANK D.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Ger.-German.
E.-English. M.-Mathematics.
RESIDENCE,
Appomattox co., Va., New Kent co., Va., New Kent co., Va., Richmond, Va., Fluvanna county, Va., Richmond, Va., Richmond, Va., King & Queen co., Va., Rockingham co., Va., I sle of Wight co., Va., Warrenton, Va , Princess Anne co.,Va., Richmond, Va ., Sussex county, Va., Essex county, Va., Middleburg, Va., Middleburg, Va., Richmond, Va., Portsmouth, Va., Culpeper, Va., Charlotte county, Va.,
Phys.-Physics. C.-Chemistry. Phil.-Philosophy.
STUDIES.
L., Gr., E., M. L., Gr., F., M. L., E., M. Phil., Law. L., Gr., M.
F.,Ger. L.,F.,M. L., F., E., M. L., Gr., F., Ger., M. E., C., Phil. F., Ger., E., Phil. Phil., Law. Law.
L., Gr., F., C. F.,E.,M.,C. L., Gr., E., M. L., Gr., E., M. L., Gr., M., Phys. L., E. M., C. L., Gr., E.
L., Gr., F., Ger., M. 1
6
CATALOGUE OF .; ., NAME. RESIDENCE. STUDIES. " "'
BOYD, J. WILLIAM Buchanan, Va., F., Ger., E., C., Phil. 4
BROOKS,CHARLESW. Fauquier county, Va., L., E., M.
BROWN, JAMESA. Montgomery co., Va., Gr., F., Ger., E. 5
BROWN, LITTLETON P. Upperville, Va., L.,E.,M.
BURGESS,DEAN A. Richmond, Va., M., Phys., C. 2
CABELL,HENRY C,, JR. Richmond, Va., E., M., Phys., C. 3
CABELL,JULIAN M. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., E., M. 2
CABELL,CLARENCE Richmond, Va., L.,E.,M.
GAMPBELL,THOMASR. Bowling Green, Va., L., Gr., M.
CATLETT,LANDON C. Gloucester co., Va., L., Gr., M. C. 3
CHALKLEY, CHARLES H. Richmond, Va., L., E., M., C. 3
CHALKLEY, LYMAN Richmond, Va., L., Gr., M.
CHENEY, FRANK W. Rome, Ga., L., Ger., E., M.
CHENEY, WALTER T. Rome,Ga., L., Gr., E., M.
CHILES, GEORGE E. Manchester, Va., L., F., E., M. 2
CHRISTIAN, WALTER Richmond, Va., L., Gr., M. 5
CHRISTIAN, WILLIAM E. Richmond, Va., Law.
(;OLEMAN,CHARLESW., JR. Hanover county, Va., F., Ger., E., Phil. 4
CONE, GEORGEW. Wa1Ten county, Va., L.,E., M. 2
W., JR.
Va., L., F., Ger., Phil. 2 COSBY,EMMET L. Powhatan county, Va., L., E., M , Phys. 2 Cox, ARTHUR E. Richmond, Va., L., E., M.
CURRIE, DAVID M. Richmond, Va., F., Ger., E., C. 2
CURRIE, JOHN Richmond, Va., L., Gr., M. CUTCHINS, SOLOMON Nansemond co., Va., Law. 7
DAVIES, HENRY L. King & Queen co.,Va., L., Gr., M.
DAVIS, FRANK T. Clarke co., Va., L., Gr., Phil. 3
DAVIS, CHARLESG. Camp county, Texas, L., E., M. 2
DECKER, WALTER J. Spotsylvania, Va., L., Gr., E., M.
DERIEUX, WILLIAM T. Essex county, Va., Gr., E., Phil. 6
DICKINSON,JAMES T. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., E., M. 4
DREWRY, T. ELLIS Griffin, Ga., L., Gr., E., M. 2
FISHBURN,SAMUELA. Mexia, Texas, F.,E.,M.
FITZGERALD,JOHN E. Pittsylvania co., Va., E., M., Phys. 2
RICHMOND COLLEGE. 7 .; NAME. RESIDENCE. STUDIES. -., f;]
FIZER, JOHN Lynchburg, Va., L.,Gr., M. FLAGG, WILLIAM C. Caroline county, Va., L., F., M., C. 2 FLEET, J. WILLIAM King & Queen co.,Va., L., F., Ger., M. 2 FLEMING, L. PRICE
Goochland co., Va., L., E.,M.
GARNETT, JOHN M., JR. King & Queen co.,Va., L., Gr., C. 3
GARNETT, WILLIAM C. Essex county, Va., Law.
GARRETT, OLIVER H. P., JR. Brenham, Texas, Law.
GARRETT, THOMAS H. K'g William C.H., Va., F.,E .. M.
GEORGE,HENRY H. Caroline county, Va., L., F., E., M. 3
GLOVER, ROLFE E. Richmond, Va., F., Ger., E., M. 4
GLOVER, ANDREW M. Richmond, Va., E., Phys., C.
HARDAWAY,WILLIAM 0. Amelia county, Va. Law. HARWOOD, FRANK Richmond, Va., L., F., E., M.
HAYNES, THOMAS W., JR. King William co., Va., Gr., Ger., E., M., C. 3
HERNDON, CHARU:S T. Fauquier county, Va., L., Gr., E. 2
HIX, WILLIAM G. Prince Edward co.,Va., L., Gr., Ger., M. 3
HOLLAND, EDWARD E. Nansemond county,Va. L., Gr., E., M., C. 4
H00PER, GEORGEJ., J~. Richmond, Va., Law. 5
HUBBARD, EDGAR 0. Pittsylvania co., Va., E., M., Phys. 2
HUDGINS, WILLIAM T. Marshall, Texas, Gr., F., M., C. 3
HUDSON, WILLIAM M. Halifax county, Va., L., E.,M.
HUFF, LEWIS J. Albemarle county, Va., L., Gr., F., M. 2
HUTCHINGS,WILLIAM T. Danville, Va., Gr., F., Ger., C. 3 ,
JAMESON,ENOCH S. Mt. Sterling, Ky., L., E., M., Phys. , JENKINS, JOHN B. Norfolk, Va., L., Gr., F., M. JOHNSTON,ROLAND Mexia, Texas, L., Gr., E., M.
JONES, CHARLES E. Richmond, Va., L., F.,E. 4
JONES, WILLIAM H. Suffolk, Va., L., Gr., M. 2
JONES, CARTER H. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., E., M. 2
JONES, A. MCFERRIN Nansemond co., Va., L., Gr., M. 2
JONES, WILLIAM As HEY Richmond, Va. L., E., M. , LATANE, ROBERT H. King & Queen co., Va., L., F., E., M.
LAWRENCE,THOMAS J. Nansemond co., Va., L., Gr., M., Phys.
PAGE, ROBERT L. Albemarle county, Va., L., F., M. PAYNE, WILLIAM 8., JR. Fauquier county, Va., E ., M., Phys. PENDLETON,JAMES M. Richm~nd, Va., L., F., E , M. 2
PIT'r;, ROBERT H. Middlesex county, Va., E., M., Phil. 5 POWERS, JOHN A. K'gWilliamC. H., Va., L., Gr., E., M., C. 3
POWERS, GEORGE C. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., F., M., C
PURYEAR, LEWIS Richmond College, L.,Gr., M. 3 ,PURYEAR, CHARLES Richmond College, L., Gr., Ger., M. 3 PURYEAR,FRANK Richmond College, L.,M.
REAMY, A. JUDSON Westmoreland co., Va., L., Gr., M., C. 3
RIGGAN, GEORGE W. Isle of Wight co., Va., Gr., Ger., Phil. 5 ROBERTSON,FRANK P. Albemarle co., Va., L., Gr., E., Phil. 5
ROSE, LYSANDERW., JR. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., E., M. 2
RICHMOND COLLEGE. 9 .,; NAME. RESIDENCE. STUDIES
RYALS, WILLIAM H. Wilmington, Va , L., Gr., E., M 2
SANDS, CONWAYR. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., E., M. 3
SATTERWHITE, FRANK M. Henrico county, Va., L., Gr., M., Phys. 3
SCOTT, ROBERT E. Warrenton, Va., L., F., Ger., E., M · . I
SETTLE, EDWARD F. Culpeper county, Va., L., Gr., E., M. 2
SEWARD, JAMES B. Surry C. H., Va , L., E.,C. 2
SHOTT, GIDEON M. Staunton, Va., L., Gr., Phil. 3
SIMMS, J. MONTCALM Culpeper county, Va., L., M., Phys., C. 2
SMITH, J. CABELL Richmond, Va., L., M., C. 3
SMITH, JOHN HENRY Franklin co., Texas, L., Gr., E., M.
SMITH, HARRY M. Richmond, Va., Phil., Law.
SNEAD, GEORGE T. Fluvanna county, Va., L., E.,C.
SPENCER, LITTLETON E. Halifax county, Va., L., E., M.
STANARD,WILLIAM G. Richmond, Va., L., E., M. 2
STARKE, ASHTON Richmond, Va., Law. 3
STEEL, CHARLES L. Richmond, Va., L., G., E., M 2
STRANGE,W. TEMPLE Gordonsville, Va., Law.
TALIAFERRO, PHILIPP. Richmond, Va., Ger., E., Phys.
TAYLOR, GEORGE B., JR. Rome, Italy, L., Gr., Ger., E., M. 2
TAYLOR, J. JUDSON Henry county, Va , L,Gr,F,Ger,M,Phys. 3
THOMAS, JAMES C. Norfolk, Va., L.,E.,C. 3
THOMAS, CHARLES A. G. Portsmouth, Va., L., Gr., Phys., C 3
TOMPKINS, WILLIAM M. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., M., Phys. 2
TOPPING, THOMAS H. Amelia C.H., Va., L., M. 2
TUCKER, JOEL T. Buckingham co., Va., L., Gr., E., M. 2
TUPPER, PAULY. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., E., C. 3
TURNER, MORTIMER A. Richmond, Va.; M. 5
VAUGHAN,WILLIAM A. Rockingham co., Va., L., E., M., Phys.
VAUGHAN, RICHARD T. Amelia C. H., Va., L., E., M.
WARREN, CHARLES W. Surry county, Va., Ger., E., M., C. 3
WARREN, JOHNS. Richmond, Va., L., Gr., E., M.
WASHINGTON,J. BOYD Caroline county, Va., E., Phys., C. 3
WATSON, GEORGE Richmond, Va., L., F., M.
WEST, FRANK T., JR. Louisa county, Va., Law.
WHITE, JOHN 0. Albemarle county, Va., L., E., M.
WILBUR, T. SMITH Charleston, S. C., L., E., Phys., C.
WILKINSON,WILLIAM D. Cumberland co., Va., L., M., C. WILLIAMS,W.
STATEMENT
OF THE
ORGANIZATION, CouRsEs OF INSTRUCTION,
Expenses, &c., at Richmond College.
Organization.
The College is composed of eight independent Academic schools, and a School of Law.
The Faculty of instruction and government consists of co-equal Professors, one of whom is annually chosen to be their Chairman and chief executive officer. To them as a body is committed all that pertains to the discipline and interior management of the Institution, while each Professor is responsible for the efficient conduct of his own School.
Matriculation.
Every applicant for admission, upon his arrival at the College, shall report promptly to the Chairman of the Faculty. If he has been a student at any other incorporated Institution, he must present satisfactory evidence of general good conduct while there. His course of study having been arranged, he will receive a permit to matriculate, upon presentation of which to the treasurer, and payment of the required fees, his name will be placed on the rolls.
Selection of Studies.
Each student, under the advice of the Faculty, may select such studies as are most important in qualifying him for his future pursuits; but while allowing such selection, the Faculty will always encourage a regular and complete course, and to this end reserve
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the right to prescribe the studies to be pursued by all who shall be found unprepared for classes higher than the Junior in any two of the schools of Latin, English and Mathematics.
Every student is required to attend at least three schools, and to adhere throughout the session to the studies selected on his matriculation, unless the Faculty, for satisfactory reasons, allow him to attend a less number or to make an exchange.
Students are assigned to the several classes in a school according to their apparent attainments; but the Professor will be at liberty at any time to transfer a student to a higher or lower class, if it be found desirable.
Discipline.
The discipline of the College is founded upon the impartial administration of a few plain and reasonable rules. The deportment of a Christian gentleman is the standard to which every student is expected to conform. Every appropriate means is used to develop and confirm a sense of personal honor and a sacred regard for truth, as upon these will be placed the main reliance in behalf of good conduct. ·
Students who habitually neglect their duties, or who are not regular and punctual in attendance, will be required to withdraw from College.
Religion.
The stud ents have easy access to all the advantages afforded by the various city churches, with their Bible-classes and Sunday schools. Those who are professors of religion are advised to bringwith them letters of commendation, and thus, without severing their ecclesiastical connection at home, attach themselves while here to some church, and have the sympathy and care of a pastor. The daily duties of the College are opened with brief devotional exercises conducted by one of the Professors; and prayer meetings, conducted by the students themselves, are held once or more every week. Attendance on religious exercises is left voluntary, as experience has shown that the best results flow from such a course.
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
Session.
The session begins on the 19th September, and continues without interruption ( except a recess of a few days at Christmas) for nine months.
Students will be received at any time during the session, but are earnestly recommended to enter promptly at the beginning, and thus avoid the serious disadvantage occasioned by absence from the classes at that important period.
Mode of Instruction.
Instruction is conveyed by the use of approved text-books, supplemented in the higher classes by lectures, and accompanied in all the classes by searching daily examinations
Section-teaching is resorted to, in the lower branches, in order to secure satisfactory classification of students, and by reducing the size of the classes, to afford each student the benefit of full attention and thorough instruction.
Monthly Reports.
A monthly circular, exhibiting the average proficiency of each student in his classes, will be sent to his parent or guardian. A strict account of the value of his recitations in each class is kept by tlie professor throughout the month, and the average carefully determined. The monthly report will also contain a statement of the absences of each student from his classes, with such further information as it may be deemed proper to communicate.
The object of these reports is mainly to enlist the active sympathy of friends in the progress of the student with a view to encouragement and restraint. By the prompt and judicious attention of those to whom they are addressed, these circulars may be made of great efficiency in promoting improvement and sustaining a just discipline.
A tabulated statement of the monthly standing of each student is kept, to which reference is had in determining his qualification for graduation or distinction.
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OF
Grounds and Buildings.
The city of Richmond, combining advantages of climate, accessibility, good society, and many other aids and stimulants to mental culture, is justly regarded as the best location in the South for an institution of learning. Particularly during the period of the year, covered by the college session, is it unsurpassed by any locality in the Commonwealth for general comfort and healthfulness, being free alike from the malaria of tide-water Virginia, and from the severe cold and variability of climate of higher elevations. No section of the State is more exempt from chills and fevers on the one hand, and from pleurisy, pneumonia and typhoid fever on the other. The College premises embrace about eighteen acres, just within the corporate limits, and in a portion of the city which, on account of its natural beauty and elevation, is devoted mainly to private residences, and is improving more rapidly than any other. The centre building, a large and beautiful edifice, occupies a commanding site, and fronts directly down Grace street from its western terminus. It contains a chapel, lecture-rooms, society halls, library, museum, and some dormitories. Of the wings, designed mainly for dormitories, only one has yet been erected, but this, with cottages and other buildings on the premises, will furnish ample accommodation for two hundred and fifty students or more. The other wing will be built as soon as the increase of numbers requires it. The dormitories and public rooms are well ventilated, supplied with gas, and warmed by a steam-heating apparatus, the most approved for safety, comfort and healthfulness.
CouRsE OF INSTRUCTION.
I. School of Latin.
Professor Harrison.
In this school are taught the Latin Language and Literature, and Roman History.
Th e course of study is indicated by the text-books used in the several classes.
JUNIOR CLASS.-Section first is designed for students prepared to begin to read the Latin authors; section second, for students of a higher grade.
Text-Books Section I.-Ccesar (Chase and Stuart's), Bingham's Latin Grammar. Section IL-Virgil, Cicero's Orations (Chase and Stuart's), Sallust (Long's), Bingham's Grammar. For reference: Baird's Classical Manual.
This class recites daily, and is persistently drilled in the Forms and Syntax of the language , with due attention to quantity.
INTERMEDIATECLASS.-Cicero de Senectute et de Amicitia (Long's ), Horace (Macleane's), Livy (Chase and Stuart's), Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar (last edition), selected exercises.
SENIOR CLASS.-Cicero, Ep. ad Div., Cic. de Oratore, Terence (Fleckheisen's ), Juvenal (Leverett's ), Tacitus, original exercises. For reference: Zumpt's and Gildersleeve's Grammars, Andrews' Latin Lexicon, Anthon's Classical Dictionary.
ROMANHrsTORY.-Merivale's; Long's Ancient Atlas.
Throughout the course the student's progress is tested, and his powers of analysis and composition cultivated by exercises in rendering English into Latin and Latin into English.
As subsidiary to this school, and to meet the wants of such students as cannot enter to advantage the Junior Class, there is a
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Grammar Class, wherein the Forms are studied until they are mastered.
Text-Book: Gildersleeve's Primer and Reader.
2. Schoo l o f Greek. Professor Harris.
The studies in this school embrace the forms and structure of the language, with a rapid survey of the History and Literature, and are distributed among the following classes:
The JUNIOR CLASSis divided into two sections; the one beginning at the alphabet, and advancing slowly, with daily exercises and frequent reviews, is mainly employed in acquiring a familiarity with the numerous inflections of the language; the other continues the study of Grammar, but devotes more time to translating the easier authors.
'Text-Books: Section I.-McClintock and Crook's First Book, Xenophon (Kendrick's edition). Section IL-Hadley's Elementary Grammar, Jones' Prose Composition, Xenophon, Herodotus.
The lNTERMEDIATE CLASS gives attention principally to a careful reading of several Attic authors.
'Text-Books: Hadley's Elementary Grammar, Boise's Exercises, Lysias, Euripides, Sophocles.
The SENIOR CLASSreads from Homer, Plato and Thucydides; has lectures on Grammar, with references to Curtius and Hadley, and original exercises ; and studies Smith's History of Greece, with additions from Grote and M iiller,
For reference throughout the course, Liddell and Scott's GreekEnglish Lexicon, Yonge's English-Greek Lexicon, Anthon's or Smith's Classical Dictionary and an Ancient Atlas are recommended.
Written translations of English into Greek or of Greek into English, are required in every class at least once a week. Being designed to promote accuracy, they are carefully corrected and returned with needed explanations.
Graduates and members of the Senior Class will also have opportunity to study either the Hellenistic Greek of the New Testament or the Hebrew.
3. School of Modern Languages.
Professor Massie.
In this school are embraced the French and the German. There are two classes, Junior and Senior, in each language. The Junior classes are thoroughly drilled in the etymological forms, and are practiced in the simpler principles of syntax. The aim in the Senior Classes is to acquire critical accuracy and facile elegance of translation. Frequent exercises are required of all the classes.
Besides the regular course of reading in the class-room, extensive auxiliary courses are prescribed for the Senior Classes. TEXT-BOOKS.
FRENCH. Junior Class.-Joynes' Pronunciation, Otto's Grammar, De Fivas' Classic French Reader.
Senior Class.-Otto's Grammar, supplemented by lectures; Joynes' French Plays; and· selections, varied from year to year, from standard authors. Spiers and Surenne's Dictionary.
GERMAN. Junior Class.-Otto' s Grammar, Whitney's Reader.
Senior Class.-Otto's Grammar, with lectures; Whitney's Reader; and varied selections from standard authors. Adler's Dictionary.
4. School of English.
Professor Curry.
The studies of this school embrace the origin, growth, grammatical structure and philological peculiarities of the language, Rhetoric and History. Exercises in composition are frequent, to give habits of self-criticism and the ready use of pure English.
The lives of the most eminent English and American writers are studied with critical readings of some of their productions.
JUNIOR CLASs.-Green's Analysis, Abbott's How to Write Clearly, Swinton's Word Analysis, Hart's Rhetoric.
INTERMEDIATE CLASs.-Angus' Handbook of the English Language, Morris' Outlines of English Accidence, Gilmore's Art of Expression, Hill's Rhetoric.
SENIOR CLASS.-Shaw's English Literature, Hale's Longer English Poems, Whitney's Study of Language, Select Plays of Shakespeare, Political Economy.
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5. Sch oo l of Mathematics. Professor Smith.
In this School an extended course of pure Mathematics is taught, with such subjects in the applied science as are mentioned below.
There are three classes:
The JUNIOR CLASS is divided into two sections. The course of study in the first section embraces Algebra, through the subject of Quadratic Equations, and Plane Geometry; in the second section, Algebra , from Quadratic Equations, Geometry (including the Modern Geometry of the straight line and circle ) , Plane and Spherical Trigonometry.
Text-Books: Schuyler's Algebra, Chauvenet's Geometry, Hann's Trigonometry.
The lNTERMEDIATE CLASS r eads a course of Analytical Geometry, including the methods of trilinear and tangential coordinates, and the Theory of Equations.
Text-Books: • Howison's Analytic Geometry, Todhunter's Theory of Equations.
In the SENIOR CLASSthe course of study includes the differential Calculus, D eterminants, and the Theory of Linear Transformations, the Integral Calculus, and the Calculus of Variations, with lectures upon the method of Quaternions, and upon the Philosophy of Mathematics.
Text-Books: Todhunter, Courtenay, and Salmon; the course being supplemented by notes.
The subjects of Land and Engineering Surveying are taught in an additional class. The student is required to make himself familiar with the instruments used by actual practice in the field.
Provision is made in the College for the instruction in Arithmetic and elementary Algebra of such students as are not prepared to enter the Junior Class.
In all the classes the paramount importance of cultivating the student's power of invention and of independent thought, is constantly regarded, and accordingly he is assiduously exercised in the demonstration and so lution of original propositions and prob lems throughout the who le course of study.
6. School of Physics
Professor Winston.
.
To the School of Physics are assigned the several subjec ts usually grouped under its title, or under t he practically equivale n t name, Natural Philosophy. These include: The General Properties of Matter; Mechanics proper, or the cardinal doctrines of Force, Equilibrium, Motion and Energy, in their various kinds, their relations to the several states of matter, and their practical applications; a full consideration of the phenomena and laws of Sound and of Light; such a treatment of Heat, Magnetism and static and dynamic Electricity, as is properly physical; and finally a brief but compact course in Celestial Physics or Astronomy.
The method of instruction is by text-books, and by lectures for the most part referring to the text, with daily examinations upon both text and lecture, and written exercises required ,~eekly.
There are two classes :
The JUNIOR CLASS begins with the elements, and pursues the course by the aid of abundant experiments and illustrations, with continual reference to practical applications. The effort is made to combine in a course of Modern Physics the freshness and attractiveness of an experimental and practical science, with the rigorous accuracy, the scientific method, and the exact discipline which may form the basis for future work.
Text-Books.-Norton's Natural Philosophy, Tyndall's Lecture Notes on Light and Electricity, Lockyer's Astronomy, with others for reference.
In the SENIOR CLASSthe subjects mentioned above are again taken up, in proper order, and are studied as completely as possible from the vantage ground of the knowledge already gained in the Junior Class, and with the additional aid to be found in the free use of mathematical principles.
Text-Books .-Parkinson's Mechanics, Atkinson's Ganot's Physics (last edition), Loomis' Practical Astronomy, with others for re ference.
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7. School of Chemistry.
Professor Puryear.
The lectures in this school begin with the discussion of the physical properties of the atmosphere. The following subjects are then treated in the order named: Heat, Static and Dynamic Electricity; Magnetism; Chemical Philosophy and Notation; Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, with their application to Heating, Lighting, Mineralogy, Metallurgy, Toxicology, Agriculture and Physiology; Geology.
During the entire course, constant reference is had to the application of chemical facts and principles to agriculture, and a part of the instruction of this school is devoted exclusively to this object. · The sources of the organic and inorganic food of plants, the formation and constitution of soils, drainage, putrescent and commercial fertilizers, the rotation of crops, the feeding of stock, and similar topics are fully considered.
The course is taught principally by lectures, and is abundantly illustrated by experiments.
J'ext- Booles.-F own es' Chemistry (last edition), Norton's Scientific Agriculture, Dana's Text-book of Geology.
8. School of Philosophy.
Supplied by Professor Curry.
To enter this school with profit, the student must be sufficiently advanced to take comprehensive views, and sufficiently mature to form deliberate opinions. By an intermingling of conversational lectures with recitation, he will be incited to cultivate habits of thorough thought, nice discrimination and proper self-reliance.
Text-Books.-Jevon's Logic, Hamilton's Logic, Calderwood's Moral Philosophy, Porter's Human Intellect.
g. School of Law.
SAMUEL D. DAVIES, Professor ef Common and Statute Law, Mercantile Law and Equity.
The School of Common and Statute Law, Mercantile Law and Equity is divided into two sections, as follows:
JUNIOR CLAss.-Rights of Persons, Law of Real and Personal Property.
Text-Books.-Blackstone's Commentaries in connection with Minor's Institutes.
SENIOR CLASS.-Mercantile Law; Evidence; Pleading and Practice at Law; Equity; Jurisprudence; Pleading and Practice in Equity.
Text-Books.-Smith's Mercantile Law, Stephen on Evidence .(May's edition), 4 Minor's Institutes, Adams' Equity, Barton's Suit in Equity.
Criminal Law will be introduced at some convenient stage of the Course.
Students, particularly those who already may have paid some attention to the study of the Law, may take both the Senior and the Junior Class. Graduation, dependent upon the results of examinations, is thus possible to such in one session.
Those, however, who enter upon the course de novo, are earnestly advised to take only the Junior Class, and so allow themselves more time and better opportunities for the exacting and responsible duties of the profession.
The method of instruction is by examinations upon the textbooks with concurrent lectures.
Access to the State Law Library where the statute books and reports of all the states may be found, and the opportunity of visiting the almost daily sessions of the several courts which sit in Richmond-both State and Federal-will afford peculiar advantages to students who purpose to engage in the active business of the profession.
Tuition in Law School per session,
$80 oo One-half payable on matriculation, the balance on the 4th February. For entrance fees, &c., see pages 23-4.
Examinations and Awards.
There are two general examinations in each class, which every member is required to stand. The first, called the Intermediate Examination, occurs about the middle of the session, and · embraces in its scope all the subjects taught during the first half
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of the course. The second, called the Final Examination, is held near the close of the session, and embraces the subjects treated of in the second half of the course. These examinations are conducted mainly in writing. A series of questions is pr epared for each class, and certain numerical values are attached thereto, in proportion to their relative importance. After the ex aminations the answers furnished by each student are carefully read and valued. If the aggregate value of the answers of any student amount to four-fifths of that attached to the questions, he is ranked in the first division: if to less than four-fifths, but not less than one-half, in the second di vision; if to less th an one-half, in the third or lowest division.
At the Final Examination of S enior Classes in Latin, Greek and Modern Languages, passages which have not been read and explained in the class-room, will be selected for translation, and in all Senior Classes a part of the Fin al Examination, covering the whole course taught in the School, may b e given orally, and made as searching and extensive as the professor may deem necessary. The standing of the student at the daily ex aminations will also be taken into the account.
Students who attain to the second division, in Juni or or Intermediate Classes, will be allowed to pass on to the class above.
Certificates of Distinction are awarded to those who attain the first division at either of the Examinations, and their names are published or announced in the closing exercises of the se ssion.
Certificates of Promotion are awarded to those who attain the first division at both Examinations, in Junior or Intermediate Classes.
Certificates of Proficiency are conferred on those who attain the first division in certain complete subjects of study, to wit: in French, in German, in Junior Physics, in Surveying, in Mineralogy and Geology, and in Political Economy.
School Diplomas are conferred on those who attain the first division in examinations covering the leading subjects taught in each School, to wit: the Latin Language and Literature and Roman History, the Greek Language History and Literature, two Modern Languages, the English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Philosophy.
All candidates for graduation are subjected to a preliminary
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examination in English to ascertain whether they have such an acquaintance with the language as is indispensable to the attainment of any of the honors of the Institution.
The results of examinations are communicated to parents or . guardians in the report for the month of June.
Degrees.
The Academic Degrees conferred by the Trustees, on the recommendation of the Faculty, are the following:
r. .That of BACHELOR OF LITERATURE on such students as have obtained Diplomas in the Schools of Latin, Greek and English, a Certificate of Proficiency in one Modern Language, and Distinctions in the Junior Classes of Mathematics, Physics (or Chemistry), and Philosophy.
2. That of BACHELOROF SCIENCE on such students as have obtained Diplomas in the Schools of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, a Certificate of Proficiency in one Modern Language, a Promotion in the Intermediate Class of English, and distinctions in the Junior Classes of Latin and Philosophy.
3. That of BACHELOR OF AR TS on such students as have obtained Diplomas in the five Schools of Latin, Greek (or Modern Languages), English, Chemistry (or Physics), and Philosophy, and Promotion in the Intermediate Class of Mathematics.
4. That of MASTER OF ARTS on such students as have obtained Diplomas in all of the eight academic schools, and have passed satisfactory general examinations in review on all the subjects embraced therein.
The Candidate for any of these degrees is also required to submit for the approval of the Faculty an oration or essay composed by himself, which he shall deliver in public at the close of thesession, if so directed.
EXPENSES.
Entrance Fees.-Matriculation, &c., $15; room rent, if the room is occupied by one student, $7.50, if by two, $5 each. These fees are payable on matriculation, not subject to deduction, nor in any case refunded.
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'Tuition.- In one school, $50; in two, $60; in three, $70 ; in four or more, $20 for each. One-half of this sum is payable September 20th, the rest February 4th, subject to deduction for time lost by late entrance or by sickness, if the time so lost be onefourth or more of the whole session.
Fuel is furnished at cost. Rooms in the main building, occupied by two students, will be warmed at a cost of $ro to each occupant, payable on matriculation.
Board.-Payable monthly in advance at the College hotel, $13; in private families, from $12 to $18; in messing clubs, about $9, which also can be paid in provisions as well as in money.
Messing.
The plan of forming messing clubs was introduced at this Institution in 1866, and has been since adopted by many othersEach club controls its own bill of fare, appointing one of its number to purchase supplies, preside at meals, and divide the expenses equally among the members, crediting each with the estimated value of any provisions furnished by him. During the present session, abundant, well-served fare has been furnished, under the skillful management of Mrs. Woolfolk, who is retained for next session, at an average cost of $9.22 per month. The plan is giving, in all respects, entire satisfaction.
Liglzts and Was/zing cost about $2, or, if gas be used, $3 a month.
Summary.
I. FOR A STUDENT RESIDENT AT THE COLLEGE.
Entrance Fees, Tuition in three schools (the usual number), Board in messing clubs, about Fuel, $10, lights and washing, $r8,Mess hall, &c., -
Total expenses for entire session,Or, by boarding instead of messing,
Of this amount about $85 will be needed on entrance, $35 February 4th, and the rest at intervals through the session.
2. FOR A NON-RESIDENT STUDENT.
Entrance fees, Tuition in three schools, -
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Of this amount $50 are payable September 20th; $35 February 4th. If a non-resident student is assigned to a room for study during the day, he is charged $2.50 to cover expenses of fuel.
Contingent Deposit.-Resident students are required to deposit with the Treasurer $5, and non-resident students $2.50, to cover any damage done to College property. At the end of the session this money, or such portion as the depositor may be entitled to, is returned.
The occupants of each dormitory supply the necessary furniture. If the bedding, towels, &c., be brought from home, the outlay for furniture need not exceed $6 apiece, and the articles bought here can be readily sold again on leaving College.
Privil eged Students.-Ministers of the Gospel of all denominations, and young men duly approved by their churches as candidates for the ministry, are admitted free of all College fees except a charge of $ro, and, if they board in the messing club, the fee of $4 for rent of Mess Hall. The Education Board of the Virginia Baptist General Association, located in Richmond, but in no other way connected with the College, will render further assistance to young men recommended to them and accepted after examination.
Closing Exercises.
On the last day of the session the closing exercises are held in public, when the results of the examinations are announced, certificates and diplomas awarded, and addresses delivered by the Bachelors and Masters of Arts.
The order of announcement and delivery of honors is· as follows:
1. Announcement of Distinctions in the various Classes.
2. Announcement of Promotions in the Junior Classes.
3. Delivery of Certificates of Promotion in Intermediate Classes.
4. Delivery of Certificates of Proficiency.
5. Delivery of School Diplomas.
6. Delivery of Degree Diplomas.
The Lib':"ary has received valuable contributions during the session of 1877-'8, among which may be named :
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History of Philosophy (2 vols.); Study of Sociology (Spencer); English Grammar (3 vols.); English Constitution; Political Economy (Perry); Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy (3 vols.); The Milton Anthology; Life, Letters and Journals of George Ticknor (2 vols.); Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Henry Wilson; Hampton and Its Students; Christian Dogmatics (2 vols); Smith's Bible Dictionary (4 vols.); Congressional Record (volume V, parts I, 2, 3 and 4); Patent Office Gazette and other Public Documents. The Library now contains more than 5,000 volumes.
Reading Room.
The Reading Room is regularly supplied with daily papers from all parts of the country, and with the Standard Magazines and Reviews. To this every student has free access. It has heen greatly enlarged and otherwise improved during the present sess1on.
College Museum.
The Museum was founded in 1874, in some action of the two Literary Societies. Having been transferred in a short time to the control of the College, it has been so fostered by the Trustees, the Faculty, and the friends of the College, that it has become an important element in our Institution.
Its present officers are Prof. C. H. Winston and Prof. J. L. M. Curry, Directors, and Mr. L. C. Catlett, Exhibitor.
During the past year more than usual interest has been manifested in the Museum. Improvements have been made in the rooms, and many articles of value have been contributed by various friends. Especially should be mentioned the donations of Prof. J. L. M. Curry, of the College; General I. M. St. John, of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad; Mr. George L. Peyton, of West Virginia; Mr. W. H. Pleasants, of the Richmond Dispatch; Miss H. E. Walker, of King & Queen; Mrs. Nicholas Williams, of North Carolina; and Dr. J. T. Geddings, of Charleston, S. C.
The cooperation of the Commissioner of Agriculture of Virginia-Dr. Thomas Pollard-has also been secured, and plans have been made for obtaining, in conjunction with him, a full exhibit of the mineral wealth of the State.
The whole number of contributors, among whom many are present or former students, would make a considerable list, and to each of them the thanks of the College are here again tendered. Contributions are earnestly solicited. Anything that may add
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interest or value to such a collection would be gratefully received, and the expenses of transmission paid when desired. Medals.
I. THE WooDs MEDAL.-Hiram Woods, Esq., of Baltimore, has founded a prize, consisting of a gold medal, which is awarded for excellence in Declamation.
II. THE FRANCESGWIN MEDAL.-A valuable gold medal, founded by Rev. D. vV. Gwin, D. D., in memory of his mother, is annually given to the most meritorious student in the School of Philosophy.
III. THE STEEL MEDAL.-Dr. George B. Steel, of Richmond, has founded a medal, which is given, under direction of the Faculty, to the be st Reader. Medalists and Graduates, 1877.
The medals were awarded as follows :
The Woods Medal to W. T. Derieux, Essex, Va.
The Frances Gw in Medal to Wm. C. Bitting, Baltimore. The Steel Medal to Manly B. Curry, Richmond, Va.
The following degrees were conferred: Bacliel or o.f Arts.-William Warren Field, of Culpeper. Master o.f Arts-William Coleman Bitting, of Baltimore. Solomon Cutchins, of .Nansemond. Bartelot Todd Davies, of King & Queen. John Winslow Snyder, of Richmond. Literary Societies.
The two Literary Societies meet every week for debate, declamation, and other literary exercises. They are enthusiastically maintained, and, by offering medals for eminent ability and improvement, excite a generous emulation productive of very beneficial results. Their libraries contain 2,000 volumes. Final Celebration, 1877.
MU SIGMA RHO SOCIETY. MEDALISTS.
J. J. Taylor, J. T. Dickinson, C. G. Davis, A. J. Yancey, R.H. Pitt,
Best Debater. Best Writer. Improvement. Best Declaimer. Rest Reader. ORATORS.
J. W. Boyd, Manly B. Curry, Buchanan, Va. Richmond, Va. VALEDICTORIAN.
A. R. Long, Chester, Penn.
PHILOLOGIAN SOCIETY. MEDALISTS.
F. P. Robertson, B. T. Davies, L. J. Huff, W. T. Hutchings,
Best Debater. Best Writer. Improvement. Best Declaimer. ORATORS.
W.W. Field, Culpeper co., Va. B. W. N. Simms, Culpeper co., Va. VALEDICTORIAN.
C. E. Barglebaugh, Rockb'ge co., Va.
CATALOGUE OF Bequests.
Richmond College invites bequests both to her special and general funds. The trustees desire to increase the number of scholarships in the College. A comparatively small sum of money, well secured, devoted to purposes of this character, may be useful for long years in affording tuition, books, &c., to needy young men.
The endowment of the various Schools opens a yet wider range for liberality. By reference to the preceding pages of this Catalogue, it will be noticed that each "School," such as Philosophy, Greek, or Mathematics, is independent. Consequently, donations may be specifically applied to the endowment of some favorite branch of learning.
In every case, unless objection be made, the name ef the donor will be given to the .fund so created, whether it be a school or a scholarship. By this means the names of those who aid learning will be perpetually remembered.
Apart from these special objects, the general endowment funds of the College need greatly increased help. No institution of the grade and scope of this College can do its work successfully without a safe as well as a broad foundation. It must be removed to a certain extent from the recurrence of general financial depression and consequent fluctuations in patronage. A steady and growing income alone can give it integrity, permanence and progress.
During the past year, by the will of Samuel Tunstall, Esq., of King & Queen county, Va., the general endowment of the College has received some seven or eight thousand dollars. Will not other friends follow this worthy example, and thus strengthen the College and permanently connect their names with an enduring work?
Those who propose making bequests should communicate, directly or indirectly with the treasurer, Rev. Charles H. Ryland, P. 0., Richmond, Va. Losses have occurred by inattention to this suggestion. All correspondence will be strictly confidential.
The legal title of the corporation is simply "Richmond College." Form of Bequest.
"I give and devise to Richmond College, located in Richmond, Virginia, the
following real estate, to wit: (here describe the said real estate as to kind, quantity and situation.)
I also give and bequeath to the said College the sum of ......................................... dollars ($ ................... ); and the following bonds (or stocks), to wit: (here describe the bonds or stocks), all of which are to be used for the following purposes, to wit: (here describe the purpose to which it shall be applied.")
The Financial Secretary.
The duties of this officer of the Board of Trustees are defined to be, in genera l, the collection,_preservation and increase of the funds of the College, and by familiar acquaintance with the nature and amounts of all assets and liabilities of the corporation, to make an annual exhibit of the same, and also to recommend such action as he may think desirable in reference to the general financial policy of the Institution.
He is required to have an office in the city of Richmond, but to spend as much of his time as may be deemed expedient in attending elsewhere to the duties entrusted to him.
Immediate atten tion will be given by him to the adjustment of all outstanding subscriptions to the endowment.
All communicat ions concerning the finances of the College, and all money due on bonds and subscription lists should be sent, giving postoffice, church and Association, in every instance, to Rev. CHAS. H. RYLAND, Financial Secretary, 9IJ Main Street, Riclzmond, Va.
The Society of Alumni
Consists of those who have received any of the College Degrees, and such other former students as may be, for distinguished merit, <rlected to membership. They meet annually in connection with the closing exercises of the session, to renew the Associations of College life, and to promote the interests of their Alma Mater. An address by an Alumnus of the College is delivered on these occasions. The officers are:
Rev. Wm. D. Thomas, D. D., president; Prof. Lewis T. Gwathmey, Rev. L. J. Haley, Hon. F. M. McMullan, vice-presidents; Prof. H. H. Harris, secretary; James Caskie, Esq., treasurer.
Executiv e Committee.-S. H. Pulliam, Esq., Rev. W. E. Hatcher, D. D., Josiah Ryland, Esq., J. Taylor Ellyson, Esq., C. V. Meredith, Esq. Orator for I878.-Rev. P. S. Henson, D. D., Philadelphia, Pa.
Poet.-Rtv, John C. Long, D. D., Crozer Seminary.
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