CALENDAR.
SESSION" OF 1885-'86_
I886. Sunday, June 20th, ilfonday, June 2Ist, Tuesday, June 22d, Wednesday, June 23d,
Thursday, June 24th, SESSION"
I886. Thursday, September 23d, Tuesday, December I 4th,
I887. Monday, February 7th, Sunday, June I9th, Monday, June 20th, Tuesday, Jime 2Ist, Wednesday, June 22fi, Thursday, J1me 23d,
Commencement Sermon.
Celebration of Literary Societies.
Address before Literary Societies
Annual Meetings of Trustees and of Alumni, and Address before the Society of Alumni.
Awarding of Honors and Degrees. OF 1886-'87_
Opening of the Session.
Semi-Annual Meeting of Trustees.
Beginning of Second Half-Session . Commencement Sermon.
} Celebrations of Literary Societies.
Annual Meeting of Trustees and of Society of Alumni.
Closing Exercises.
Applications for catalogues, for rooms, or for special information about the College should be addressed to
CHAIRMAN OF THE FACULTY, Richmond College, Richmond, Va.
LIBRA R Y.
PUB LI C H ALLS. l)QRl\11 roR I ES.
RIC::H::M O ND COLLEGE_
CATALOGUE OF RICHMONDCOLLEGE,
RICHMOND, VA.
SESSION 1885-'86.
RICHMOND: WM. ELLIS JONES, STEAM BOOK AND JOB PRINTER. 1886.
PRESIDENT :
J. L . M. CURRY , LL.D., Richmond .
RECORDING AND FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER:
Rev. C. H. RYLAND , D. D . , Richmond .
COL. THOMAS]. EVANS, JOHN M. MURRAY, ESQ., WELLINGTON GODDI"I, ESQ.,
REV. A. H. SANDS,
JOSIAH RYLAND, ESQ.,
MAJOR A. R. COURTNEY, ]. C. LONG, D. D., LL.D.,
H. K. ELLYSON, ESQ.,
J. ALFRED ]ONES, LL.D ,
]UDGE J. CHRISTIAN, LL.D., w. E. HATCHER, D. D., A . E. DICKINSON, D D., Richmond. Richmond. Richmond. Richmond Richmond. Richmond. Chester, Pa. Richmond Richmond. Richmond. Richmond. Richmond
]OHN C. WILLIAMS, ESQ., Richmond. ]. R. GARLICK, D. D, Bruington. C. H. RYLAND. D. D., Richmond.
CoL. W E. TANNER, Richmond.
GEN. ]AMES G. FIELD, Gordonsville.
H. A. TUPPER, D. D., Richmond
T. W. SYDNOR, D. D., Blacks & Whites.
T. s. DUNAWAY,D. D., Fredericksburg.
]. WM. ]ONES, D. D., Richmond. H. WYTHE DAVIS, M D., Richmond.
I. B. LAKE, D D., Rectortown. J. L. M. CURRY, D. D., LL.D , Richmond ANDREW BROADDUS,D. D., Sparta J. L. BURROWS, D. D., Norfolk.
T. C WILLIAMS, ESQ., Richmond.
REv. C. F. ]AMES, Culpeper. THOMAS TABB, EsQ., Hampton. GEORGE B. STEEL, D. D. S., Richmona. A. E. OWEN, D. D., Portsmouth
JOHN POLLARD, D. D., Richmond.
JUDGE W. R. BARKESDALE, Halifax C. H C V. MEREDITH, ESQ., Richmond. CoL. JOHN H. GuY, Richmond.
JUDGE B. T. GUNTER, Accomack C. H. REV. R R. ACREE, Lynchburg.
HON. H. R POLLARD, Stevensville. GEORGE CooPER, D. D., Richmond. WILLIAM W. LANDRUM, D D., R ichmond.
H. H. HARRIS, LL.D., CHAIRMAN.
EDMUND HARRISON, A. M., Professor of Latin.
H. H. HARRIS, M.A., LL.D., Professor of Greek.
A. B. BROWN, D. D., LL.D., * Professor of English.
EDWARD B. SMITH, M. A., Professor of / l{athematics.
CHARLES H. WINSTON, M. A., LL.D., Professor of Physics.
B. PURYEAR, A. M., LL.D., Professor of Chemistry.
WILLIAM D. • THOMAS, M. A., D. D., Professor of James Thomas, Jr., School of Philosophy.
Profs. SMITH and HASSELEFF, Modern LanJ;uages.
CHARLES H. RYLAND, D. D., Librarian and Curator of Museum.
* Died November 27th, 1885. Class es taught by Professors PURYEAR, WINSTON and THOMAS. A successor to be elected by the Trust e es June 22d, 1886.
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L.-Lat in.
G.-Greek. F. - French.
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NAMES.
AINSLIE, GEORGE
ALDERMAN,JACOB 0.
AUSTIN, ALBERT M
AusTrn, RoB~RT G.
BARRET, B TEMPLE
BASHAW, GEORGE M .
BASKERVILL, HENRY E.
BAYLOR, vVILLIAM H.
BOATWRIGHT, FRED. W.
BORUM, WILLIAM A.
BOSTICK, BENJAMIN R.
BOWERS, AUBREY N
BRADLEY, GEORGE Y., JR.
BRISTOW, ALLEN S. H.
BROWN, J. LUTHER
BUNDICK, JOHN A.
BUTLER, MURDOCKW .
CARROLL, A. MITCHELL
CATLETT, WM.SCHOOLER
CHALKLEY, MARION H
CLARK, W. THORBURN,
ABBREV IA TIO NS.
Ger.- German.
E.-English. M .-Mathematics.
RESIDENCE
Richmond, Va., Sampson co.,. N. C., · Brownsville, Tenn., Brownsville, Tenn,
Goochland co., Va. , Fluvanna co , Va., Richmond, Va., Princess Anne co., Va, Smyth co., Va., Norfolk, Va., Hampton co., S. C., Caroline co., Va ., Powhatan co., Va., Southampton co., Va., Richmond, Va., Accomack co , Va., Sussex co., Va.,
Asheville, N. C , Caroline co., Va., Richmoncl, Va , C h a rl otte co., Va.,
P -Physics. C.-Chemistry. Phi l.-Ph il osophy.
STUDIES.
L., F., Ger., M. G., E., Phi l. L., Ger., M., P. L., F., Ger., M., P. L., F., M., C L., E., M. M., P. L., G., E., M. L., G., E., M. L., G., M , C. F .. E., M., C. L., G .. M., C. L., G., M., C. L., G , E., M. G., E.,C. L., Ger., M., Phil. L., E., Phil.
L., G., M., C. E., M , Phil. Ger., E., M. L., G., E., M.
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COFER, LELAND E. Richmond, Va., L., M., C. COLES, MALCOLMA. Northumberland, Va., L., F., Ger., M.
COMER, J. RANDOLPH Halifax co., Va., L., G ,M. CORR, THOMAS READ Gloucester co., Va., Ger., E., M., Phil. Cox, HERBERT F. Richmond, Va., E., M., Phil. CREATH, WILLIAM T. Sussex co., Va., L.,G.,E.,M. CROOKSHANKS, C. R. Nicholas co, vVest Va., L., E., M.; Phil. CUTLER, ROBERT A. Richmond, Va , L., G., M.
DAVENPORT, CHAS. L. Halifax co :, Va., E.,M.,C. DAVIDSON, CHAS. E. Buckingham co., Va., L., E., Phil. DAVIS, w. WYTHE Richmond, Va., L., Ger., P. DICKINSON, JOHN V. Louisa co., Va., L., G., C., Phil. DICKINSON, ALFRED J. Louisa co., Va., G., Ger., P. DICKINSON, JETER G. Lomsa co., Va., L., G., M. DICKINSON, S. T., JR. Caroline co., Va., L., Ger., M., P.
DORSET, S. WATSON Powhatan co., Va., L., G., M., Phil. DORSEY, S. CLARK Nicholas co., West Va., L., M., Phil.
EDWARDS, GEORGE H. Darlington, S. C., F., P., C., Phil.
EDWARDS, T. HENRY King William co., Va., L., E., C. ELSOM, PERCY G. Richmond, Va., L., G.
F AUNTLERov, Ro. R Winchester, Va., L., Ger., M.
FOLK, CAREY A. Brownsville, Tenn., L., G., M., C. FONTAINE, LANSING B. Norfolk, Va., L.,G.,M.,C.
GOLD, HENRY s. Clarke co., Va. L., G., M., P. GORDON, T. CHRISTIAN, Richmond, Va., L., F., Ger., M. GREGORY, w. C. A. King William co., Va., L., M., P. GUNTER, BENJ. T., JR. Accomack co., Va., F., Ger., M., P.
HALEY, LITTLEBERRY J., JR. Northampton co., Va., G., Ger., E., Phil. HARRIS, WILLIAM A. Richmond, Va., F., Ger., E., Phil. HARRIS, H. HERBERT, JR. Richmond, Va., L., G., M., C. HARRISON, WILLIAM H. Henrico co., Va., L.,G., M. HARRISON, JOHNS. Henrico co., Va., 1 L., E., M.
HATCHER, ELDRIDGE B. Richmond, Va., Ger., P., Phil. HAZEN, CHARLES M. Chesterfield co., Va., Ger., M., Phil. HER!"DON, J. GILCHRIST Richmond, Va., L., G., M. HILL, ALBERT H. Richmond, Va., G., E., M., C.
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HOLLAND, FRANK R. Goochland co., Va., L., G., M. HUBBARD,·ROBERT C. Pittsylvania co., Va., L., E., M. HUGHSON, OTIS Albemarle co., Va., L., G ., E., M. HuNTT, ALBERT F. Richmond, Va., L., E., M.
JOHNSON,JOHN T. Richmond, Va., L., G., M., P. JOHNSON, THOS. B.,JR. Louisa co., Va., E., M., C. JONES, HENRY W. Washington co., Va., L., G., M., C.
JONES, CHARLES L. Richmond, Va., E.,M.,C. JONES, M. ASHBY Richmond, Va., L., G., M. JORDAN, ROBERT E. Halifax co., Va , L., E., M.
KELLEY, s. LEE Norfolk co., Va., L., M., P. KENDRICK, WM. J. Bristol, Tenn., L., G., M. KIRTNER, CHAS. T. Giles co., Va, E., M., Phil.
LAWRENCE,THOS. S. Norfolk co., Va., L., F , Ger., M. LAWS, CURTIS LEE Loudoun co , Va., L., G., M. , Phil. LEVY' ERNEST C. Richmond, Va., L., G., F., Ger. LEWIS, WILLIAM F. Danville, Va. , G., E , Phil. LIPSCOMB,EDGAR P. Nelson co. Va., Ger., M., P .. LOVING,JOSEPH B. Fluvanna co., Va., L, G., Ger., M. LYNN, RICHARD H. Loudoun co., Va., E., C., Phil. LYON' LEROY s. Richmond, Va , L., Ger., E., Phil. LYONS, WILLIAM H. Richmond, Va., E., C., Phil.
MARROW,HUNTER D. Mecklenburg co., Va., L., M., C. MARTIN, JAMES D. Pittsylvania co., Va., L. , G., M., C. MARTIN, OSCAR L. Henry co., Va., L., G., M., C. MASSIE, J. PAGE
Amherst co., Va., L. , G ., M. MATHEWS, WM. G. Rockbridge co., Va., L., E., M., C. MATHEWS, WILLIAM Manchester, Va., L., F., Ger., M. MCGARITY, WM. B. Atlanta, Ga., L., G , E., M. i\1cMULLAN, CHAS. F. Madison co., Va , L., F., E., M. MORRISS, WILLIAM S. Washington co., Va., L., G., M. MORTON,WILLIAM W . Richmond, Va., L., F., Ger., E., M. MOTLEY, ROBERT L. Pittsylvania co., Va., L., M., E.
NOELL, JAMES T., JR. Bedford co., V;i., L., F., Ger., M. OPPENHIMER, ST. J. Richmond, Va., L., M., P.
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PARKER, WM. H.J.
PARRISH, MADISON E.
PATY, JOHN G.
PEAKE, POMPEY J.
PHILLIPS, HARRY N.
PIERPONT, MAYNARD B.
PLEASANTS, JOHN A.
POLLARD, EDWARD B.
POOL, LAWRENCE P. POTTS; ALLEN PRICE, HARVEY L.
QUISENBERRY, W. Y.
QUISENBERRY, H. N.
REDD, JAMES T., JR,
REYNOLDS, WILLIS W. REYNOLDS, FRANK B.
ROBERTSON, WM. E.
ROBINSON, WM. C. RoY, CHARLES D.
SAVELL, JOEL F.
SHAWVER, GEO. w.
SILLS, JAMES E.
SMITH, C. TIM., JR.
SMITH, JOHN A.
STACY, GEO. BENJ.
STANARD, PHIL. B.
ST EARNES, ORREN L. STRALEY, H. WILSON
TALBOTT, ELLIS M.
TANNER, WM. E., JR.
THOMAS, JOHN R.
TIPPETT, CHAS. B.
TOMPKINS, JAMES E. TRAINHAM, C. WIRT
TUCKER, ROBERT D. TYREE, WILLIAM C.
Philadelphia, Pa. Botetourt co., Va., Auburn, Tenn., Norfolk co., Va., Petersburg, Va., Polk co., Fla., Richmond, Va., Richmond, Va., Manchester, Va., Richmond, Va., Alexandria, Va.,
Spotsylvania co., Va., Spotsylvania co., Va.,
Henrico co., Va., Cumberland co., Va., Cumberland co., Va., Charlotte co., Va., Sussex co., Va., Atlanta, Ga.,
Santa Rosa co., Fla., Fayette co., W. Va., Brunswick co., Va., Caroline co., Va., Richmond, Va., Richmond, Va., Rockbridge co., Va., Pulaski co., Va., Mercer co., W. Va.,
Richmond, Va., Richmond, Va., Southampton co., Va., Louisville, Ky., Fredericksburg, Va., Richmond, Va., Powhatan co., Va., Amherst co., Va.,
L., G., E., M. G., E., Phil. M., C., Phil. L., F., M., C. L., M., Phil. L., E., M. L., G., M. M.,P
L., F., Ger., M. L., F., E., P. L.,G.,E.,M.
E., M., Phil. L., E., M. G.,E. E., C., Phil. E., P., Phil. L., G., M. L., E., M., Phil. L., G., M., C. L.,G.,M. L., G., M., P. L., E., M. L., G, M., C. L., G., E., M. L., G., M., C. L., G., E., M. Ger., M., P. L., E., C.
L., G., F., M. L., E., P . , C. L., P , C., Phil. L., G., E. L., F., Ger., M. L., G., E., M. G., M.,P. L., G .. M. 7
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VAUGHAN,GEO!<.GE Chesterfield co., Va.,
WELLFORD, EDWIN T. Richmond, Va., WEST, B. FRANK Richmond, Va., WILBUR, ROBERT A. Charleston, S. C., WILLIAMS, JOHN B. Campbell co., Va., WILLIAMS, LEROY E. Richmond, Va., WILLIAMS, CHARLES E. Portsmouth, Va., WILLIAMS, RUSSELL C. Richmond, Va , WILLIAMS, HENRY W. Smyth co., Va., WILLIS, BENJAMIN P. Orange co., Va., WILLIS, J. HARRISON Culpeper co., Va., WOODVILLE, EDMUND]. Orange county, Va., WOOLFOLK, CLARENCE A. Richmond, Va.,
YOUNG, ARMISTEADC. Henrico co .. Va.,
L., E., C. L., G , E., M. L., G., Ger., M. L., F., P., C. L., G., Phil. L .. F., Ger., M. L., G., M., Phil. L., G., Ger., M. L., G., M. L., M , C. L., F., Ger., M. M., Phil. Ger., E., P., Phil. L., M ., C.
Latin, Greek, Modern Languages, . English, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky,
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The aim of Richmond College is to lay broad and deep the foundations of solid learning. The attainment of its honors de.pends on honest work and a thorough mastery of whatever is attempted. During the fifty-four years since its establishment as a seminary, the Trustees have always avoided debt and cared more for real worth than for mere show; the Faculty have constantly insisted on ste?dy industry, rigid examinations and a high standard for graduation; the students have generously responded to these demands, aimed at true scholarship, and worked faithfully for its attainment. And so, by the blessing of God, the College has grown slowly to its present measure of success, and promises to continue a healthy growth in the same line. All its traditions .and all its hopes require i~ to offer the best facilities for a sound, liberal education at the lowest possible cost to the student.
Location.
The latitude of Richmond puts it about midway between the rigorous cold of the north and the relaxing heat of the south. To students from the Middle States the temperature seems balmy; to others from the Gulf States it is invigorating. The situation on hills opposite the falls of the ]</.mes makes it free alike from the malaria of tidewater and from the pulmonary and enteric diseases of the mountain region.
The city is easy of access from every quarter by rail or steamer. It is a commercial, manufacturing, political and religious centre, and therefore furnishes many aids and stimulants to mental culture. It is specially noted for its good society, religious advantages and wholesome moral tone.
Grounds and Buildings.
The premises ·cover thirteen acres, just within the western limits of the city, a quarter which, on account of its elevation and natural
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beauty, is devoted mainly to private residences. From the main building the ground falls on all sides to the surrounding streets. There is an abundant water supply, both from wells and from the city reservoir, and a complete system of drainage. The principal building ( represented in the cut) is one of the most imposing struc- tures in the State, and its centre tower commands a fine view of the city and its environs. The Dormitories are r8 x 14 feet, high- pitched, well lighted and ventilated by open fireplaces. The Lec- ture-Rooms are ample in size, furnished with comfortable seats, and well supplied with blackboards, maps, charts and apparatus. The Library Hall-a memorial to Dr. J. B. Jeter-is ro3 x 43 feet and 22 feet pitch, tastefully fitted up with walnut cases for the books, and with chairs and tables for reading and making notes. The Museum and Art Gallery-a memo1 ial to James Thomas. Jr -of the same dimen- sions as the Library Hall, has just been completed in its interior finish, and will soon be ready to receive the increasing collection of works of art, specimens, coins and curios. The basement under these halls, 14 feet pitch, is fitted up as a gymnasium, and furnishes appliances for wholesome exercise in all sorts of weather. The Halls for the two Literary Societies are 30 x 40 feet, and hand- somely furnished. The Chapel has a seating capacity of six hundred, reduced for ordinary use by movable partitions to two hundred and fifty.
Further improvements and additions to the grounds and build- ings are in contemplation, and will be prosecuted as rapidly as the funds allow.
Organization.
The College is composed of eight independent schools. The Faculty consists of co-equal professors, each responsible for the efficient conduct of his own school. To them as a body, with one of their number annually chosen for chairman and chief executive officer, is committed all that pertains to the general discipline and interior management of the institution.
The advantages of the system of independent schools are numerous. Among them the following deserve attention : The Professor feels the full force both of individual duty and of personal ambition; the course of instruction can be readily enlarged or altered to adapt it to the progress of science and to the varying wants of the times; the student, whose aims or preparation require, can select a course suited to his peculiar case; he can enter in
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any department of study the classes for which he is prepared, and deficiency in one branch does not retard him in another ; students are not divided into fixed classes and grades, but all stand on a footing of social equality, and mingle freely with one another; the whole system favors the utmost thoroughness of culture, even at the expense of less extensiveness in superficial attainments; the degrees, being awarded to fewer persons than under a curriculum, are therefore of more value; and every good student, whether he takes a degree or not, receives a testimonial to his success in the shape of Certificates or School Diplomas.
Discipline.
The deportment of a Christian gentleman 1s the standard to which every student is expected to conform. All appropriate means are used to develop and confirm a sense of personal honor and a sacred regard for truth, as upon these rests the best reliance for good conduct. A few plain and reasonable rules, for the good of the whole body, are prescribed by the Fac u1ty, and a copy furnished to each matriculate.
Any who wantonly violate these regulations, habitually neglect their duties, or are not regular and punctual in attendance on all their lectures and recitations, will be required to withdraw from College.
Religion.
Students 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 religio~ are advised to bring with them letters of commendation, and, without severing their ecclesiastical connections at home, to attach themselves while here to some church, so as to have the sympathy and care of a pastor. The daily duties of the College are opened with brief devotional exer~ises, conducted by one of the Professors; and prayer-meetings, conducted by the students themselves, are held twice or more every week. Attendance on religious exercises is entirely voluntary, as experience has shown that such a course is best in its results.
A course of lectures, introductory to the Bible, is also provided and varied from year to year. These lectures, open without fee to all students, are designed to be a simple presentation of such facts and thoughts as will pr0ve helpful towards an intelligent and appre-
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ciative study of the book which of all others is most read, most frequently quoted, and most influential in shaping the thoughts, the feelings and the conduct of men.
Library and Museum · .
The Library, collected since 1866 by donations and by purchase, contains over 9,000 volumes, and has .a separate endowment fund, the interest of which is used in adding from year to year whatever seems most needed. It is already well supplied with standard works and with encyclopedias and other books for reference. In connection with it are two reading-rooms-one in a public hall-way, furnished with numerous daily and weekly newspapers; another, more quiet, for the leading literary and scientific monthlies and quarterlies. All these are accessible daily to students, under necessary regulations, but without charge.
The Library is indebted to Mrs Elizabeth W. Vaiden, of Marion, Alabama, for a valuable addition this yeqr of over 300 volumes from the books left by her late husband, Professor J. B. Vaiden, who had been a life-long friend and a liberal benefactor of the Institution.
The collection of a Museum was begun by the Literary Societies in 1874. By numerous donations and a few purchases it has already attained considerable size and great value. Occupying hitherto a portion of the Library Hall, it could not be displayed to advantage It will soon be removed to more suitable quarters in the Thomas Memorial Hall.
Both Library and ·'Museum are open for inspection to visitors every day. The register shows the names of over 1,200 who have within twelve months past availed themselves of this privilege.
Public Lectures.
A donation of ten thousand dollars has been made by the widow and children of the late James Thomas, Jr., to be known as the '' Thomas Museum Lecture Endowment." The income from this fund will be used to secure annually at the College. and open to the public, a course of from three to five lectures by some eminent man of our own or of another country, on subjects either of Science or of Philosophy or of Art. A beginning may be made during the next session, but the fund will no~ be fully available before 1888.
Literary ,Societies.
The students maintain two Societies, meeting weekly for declamation, debate and other literary exercises and for the publication of a monthly pamphlet of forty double-column pages, known as The Messenger. The Societies cultivate a generous rivalry not only with each other, but among their own members, by offering each two medals, one for the best debater, the other for greatest improvement during the session, and jointly a medal for the best writer.
Their final celebrations, June 15th and 16th, 1885, embraced the following:
Salutatory, by J. G. Paty, President of the Philologian Society. Orations, by J. O. Alderman, Mu Sigma Rho, and G. W. Quick, Philologian.
Valedictory, by E. B. Pollard, President of the Mu Sigma Rho. Address, by Hon. W. D. Hill, of Ohio.
Delivery of Medals, by 0. G. Clay, Esq., of Richmond: For Best Debaters, to J. 0. Alderman and J. B. Lemon; for Improvement, fo J. F. Savell and F. B. Reynolds; and for Best Writer, to Edward B. Pollard.
The Society of Alumni
consists of all who have received any of the College degrees (of whom a full list up to 1884 was published in the last Annual Catalogue) and such graduates in nne or more Schools, or other students of distinguished merit, as may be elected to membership. They meet annually, in connection with the closing exercises of the session, to renew the associations of College life and promote the interests of their Alma Mater.
The officers of the Society are: President, William F. Fox; First VicePresident, Rolfe E. Glover; Second Vice President, James Lyons, Jr.; Third Vice-President, Rev. A. E. Owen, D. D.; Secretary, G. Harvey Clarke; Treasurer, Dr. Charles L. Steel. · Orator for 1886, Rev.. William C. Bitting, New York city
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I. School of Latin.
Prof essor Harrison.
In this school are taught the Latin Language and Literature, and Roman History.
The course of study is indicated by the text-books used in the several classes, each of which recites daily.
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 1.-Cresar ( Chase and Stuart's ) , McCabe's Bingham's Latin Grammar. Section 11.-Vergil, Cicero's Orations (Chase and Stuart's), Sallust ( Long's ) , McCabe's Bingham's Grammar. For R eference: Baird's Classical Manual.
This class is persistently drilled in the Forms and Syntax of the language, with due attention to quantity.
INTERMEDIATE CLASs.-Cicero de Senectute ·et de Amicitia (Long's), Horace (Macleane's ) , Livy ( Chase and Stuart's), Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar (last edition), Jones' Latin Prose Composition.
SENIOR CLASS.-Cicero, Ep. ad Div., Cic. de Oratore. Crowell's Selections from Latin Poets, Terence (Fleckheisen's), Plautus, Juvenal (Leverett's ) , Tacitus, original exercises For R eferenc e : Zumpt's and Gildersleeve's Grammars, Harper's Latin Dictionary (Andrew's Freund), Anthon's Classical Dictionary.
ROMAN HrsTORY -Leighton's; Long's Ancient A!las. Throughout the course the student's progress is tested, and his powers of analysis and composition are cultivated by written exercises in rendering English into Latin and Latin into English.
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II. School of Greek.
Professor Harris.
This School embraces the forms and structure of the language, with an introduction to the history, literature, and art of the ancient Greeks. These subjects are distributed into four classes, each meeting five times a week. Written exercises, translations of English into Greek, or the reverse, are required at least weekly in every class. The aim throughout the course is two-fold: first, to cultivate habits of minute a ttention and nice discrimination; secondly, to awaken appreciatil,n of the excellences of Hellenic genius.
The Junior Class-Section I-begins with the alphab~t, and advancing slowly, with daily exercises and frequent reviews, is occupied mainly in mast e ring the regular inAexions of nouns and verbs. Section II continues the studv of th e grammar, but devotes more time to translating the simple Attic prose. The Intermediate Class is occupied mainly with reading, giving, however, one or two days a week to further stuJv of etymology and to the elements of syntax, such as the use of the article, th~ cases, tenses and moods. The Senior reads from more difficult authors, surveys the history and literature, and reviews the grammar with special reference to the principles which underlie seeming irregularities and dialectic differences, as well as to some of the niceties of syntax in the use of particles. Graduates and members of the Senior Class will have opportunity to form a dass to read the New Testament in the original.
TEXT-BOOKS.
Junior-Section I: Hadley's Elements of Greek _ Grammar, Boise's First Lessons, and Kendrick's Anabasis.
Section II: Hadley (as above ,, Anabasis, Lysias (Stevens' Edi tion ), Jones' Prose Composition, and Fyffe's History . .lntamediate: Hadley and Jones ( as above), Lysias, Euripides, Sophocles, Herodotus. ·
Senior: Curtius' or Hadley's larger Grammar, Goodwin's Moods and Tenses, Smith's History; Homer, Aeschylus, Plato, Thucydides.
New Testament: Wescott and H ,·,rt's Edition.
For reference in a ll classes: Liddell and Scott's Lexicon, Yong e's or Hamilton's English-Greek Lexicon and Smith's Classical Dictionary.
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III. School of Modern Languages.
Professors Smith and Hasseleff.
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 uf 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 Class.
TEXT-BOOKS.
FRENCH. Junior Class.-Otto's Grammar, De Fivas' Classic French Reader.
Senior Class.-Otto's Grammar, supplemented by lectures; and selections, varied from year to year, from standard authors. Spiers and Surrenne's Dictionary.
GERMAN. Junior Class.-Sheldon's Grammar, Whitney's Reader.
Senior Class.-Whitney's Grammar, with lectures: Whitney's Reader; and varied selections from standard authors. Adler's Dictionary.
IV. School of English. Professor Brown.
Since the lamented death of Dr. Brown, November 27th, 1885, his classes have been taught by Professors Thomas, Winston and Puryear. The Trustees propose on June 22d, r 886, to appoint a successor, who will select text-books and arrange the details of his course.
Provision is made for three classes, which, however, are not so connected that they need be taken up in successive sessions.
The Junior Class, which should form a part of the student's first year's work, studies Grammatical Analysis and Rhetoric, or the principles of clear and correct expression in speaking and writing.
The Intermediate Class, which may be taken early or late in one's course, as circumstances may indicate, is an introduction to
English History and Literature. The course of reading from standard authors is extensive, and is varied from year to year.
The Senior Class, which should be deferred till several other Languages have been mastered, studies Historical and Comparative Grammar, tracing the growth of the language from the Anglo-Saxon to its present forms and constructions.
V. School 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 dasses.
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, beginning with Quadratic Equations, Geometry (including an introduction to the Modern Geometry of the straight line and circle ) , and Trigonometry.
Text- Books: Schuyler's Algebra, Wentworth's Geometry, Chauvenet's Geometry, the Professor's Trigonometry.
The INTERMEDIATECLASSreads a course of Analytical Geometry, including the methods of trilinear and tangential coordinates, and the Theory of Equations.
T ext-Books: Howison's Analytical Geom., Schuyler's Algebra.
In the SENIOR CLASS the course of study includes the Differe ntial and the Integral Calculus, the Calc11lus of Variations, and introductory lessons in the Modern Higher Algebra and in Quaternions, closing with lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics.
T ext-Books: Todhunter, Courtenay and Salmon; the course being supplemented by notes.
The subjects of Land and Railway 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 solution of original propositions and problems throughout his course of study.
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VI. School of Physics.
Professor Winston.
The School of Physics embraces the several subjects usually grouped under this title, or under the practically equivalent name, Natural Philosophy. These include: The General Properties of Matter; Mechanics proper, or the cardinal doctnnes of Force, Equilibrium, Motion and Energy, in their various kinds, their relations to the several states of matter, and their practical applications; 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 weekly.
The JUNIOR CLASS begins with the elements, and pursues the course with the aid of abundant experiments and illustrations, and with continua.I 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 treatment, with the rigorous accuracy, the scientific method, and the exact discipline which may form the basis for future scientific work.
Text-Books: Norton's Natural Philosophy or Gage's Physics, and Lockyer's or Peck's Astronomy, with others for reference.
In the SENIOR CLASS the subjects mentioned above are again taken up in proper order, aud are studied as completely as possible from the vantage ground of the knowkdge already gained in the Junior Class, and with the additional aid to be found in the free use of mathematical principles.
Text-Books: Alfred Daniell's Principles of Natural Philosophy, Anthony and Brackett's Physics, and Newcomb and Holden's Astronomy, with others for reference.
VII. School of Chemistry.
Prefessor 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 Elec-
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tnc1ty; 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.
Text-Books-: Youmans ' New Chemistry; Roscoe's Lessons m Chemistry; Norton's Scientific Agriculture; Dana's Text-book of Geology .
VIII. School of Philosophy. Professor Thomas.
JUNIOR CLASS.-The course in this class is intended to be practical, rather than critical. The a im will be to teach the simple elements of Physiology, Psychology, Ethics and Political Economy. Avoiding the more difficult qu estions of Philosophy and Ethics, attention will be given to the well-established principles, and especially to their bearing upon self-culture and the science of education.
SENIOR CLASS.-This class is designed for advanced students, and should generally be entered during the last year of their College life. The course, while thoroughly practical, will be also largely critical and speculative. It will embrace the following subjects in the order named: (r). Psychology-The intellect. (2). Logic. ( 3). Psychology-The Sensibilities and the Will. ( 4). Ethics. ( 5) . History of Philosophy. The subject last named will be treated in lectures. Attention will be given chiefly to the Greek Philosophy and the Modern, with discussions of present opinions and tendencies. Throughout the entire course living issues, as suggested hy the text-books, will be discussed in conversational lectures. In addition to the text-books which may be used , parallel reading will be assigned from time to time.
SCHEDULE OF RECITATIONS-1886-86.
To be adhered to as far as p-racticable during the coming session. 9:35 Io:05 I0.'J5 n:25 I2.'20 I2.'50 I:20 2 : IO 3:o5 8:45 Chemistry. Jun. Physics. Sen. Latin.
MONDAY, Sen. French. Sen. German. ' Jun. German. Math. II.
Se n. Philosophy. Sen. Greek. Sen. English.
Sen. Math. Greek II. IGreek I. Int. Latin. Int. Greek . Jun. French. Math . I. Pr. Math. Int. English. Lat in I. Jun. English. Latin II.
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Sen. Physics. Chemistry. Jun. Physics. Sen. Latin.
Sen. German. I Jun. German. Math. II.
TUESDAY, Int. Math.
WEDNES., Int. Math. ISen. German. IJun. German.
Sen. Philosophy. Sen. Greek. Sen. Englis h
Sen . French Greek JI. \ Greek I. Int . Latin. Int. Greek. Jun. Phil. Jun. French. Math. I. Pr. Math. Int. Engl ish. Latin I. Jun. English. Latin JI. --- ------' S en. Physics. Chemistry. Jun. Physics. Sen Latin. S en. Philosophy. Sen. Greek. Sen. Eng lish.
Sen. Math. Greek II. \ Greek I. Int. Latin. Int. Greek. Pr. Math. Jun. Phil. Sur\' eying Math. I. Int. English . Latin I. Jun. English. Lat in II . Sen. Physics. Chemistry. Jun. Physics. Sen. Lati n. Sen. Philosophy. Sen. Gr eek. Sen. English.
Sen . German. 1 Jun. German. Math. JI.
THURSD'Y, Int. Math.
Sen. French. Greek II. IGreek I. Int. Latin. Int. Greek. Jun. Phil. I Jun. French Math. I. Pr. Math. Int. Eng lish. Latin I. Jun. English Latin II. ,--_, -,------· Sen. Physics. Ch emistry. Jun. Physics.
FRIDAY, Int. Math. Sen. German. Jun. German. Math. JI.
Sen. Math. Greek II. \ Greek I. Int. Latin. Int. Greek, Jun. Phil.
Sen. Latin. Sen. Philosophy. Sen. Greek. Sen. Eng lish.
Jun. French. Surveying. Pr. Math. Int. English. Latin I. Jun. Eng lish . Latin II . I--
Monthly Reports.
As may be seen from the foregoing statement, instruction is conveyed by the use of approved text-books, supplemented by oral explanations and additions, and in some classes by more formal lectures. In every case the student is carefully questioned on the assigned portion of the text or the previous lecture. A strict account of the value of his recitations and exercises is kept by the professor, and the average standing for each moi.th is calculated and entered of record for reference in determining his right to anv of the honors of the institution.
To the parent or guardian is sent, monthly, a transcript of this record of class -standing, with a statement of the absences of the student from his classes, and such other information as may be • • deemed important.
The object of these reports is mainly to enlist the active interest of friends in the progress of the student, with a view to such encouragement or admonitions as the case may need. By the prompt and judicious attention of those to whom they are addressed, these reports may be made of great value in promoting improvement and sustaining a just discipline.
Examinations.
Besides the daily questioning, every class is subjected to two general examinations, conducted in writing. The Intermediate Examination, embracing in its scope the first half of the course, is held about the middle of the s~ssion. The Final Examination, held near the close of the session, embraces the subjects treated in the second half. In senior classes, however, examinations are not limited to what has been explicitly contained in the course of instruction, but may embrace as well passages that have not been read, or problems that have not been solved in the class-room, together with an oral review of the whole course taught in the school, as searching and extensive as the professor may deem necessary.
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For both these examinations a series of questions, to which certain numerical values are attached, in proportion to their relative importance, is prepared for each class. After the examinations the answers furnished by each student are carefully valued, and this valuation is equitably combined with the average of his class -standing for the half session next preceding the examination. If the standing of a student as thus ascertained amounts to eighty per centum, he is ranked in the first division; if to less than eighty, but not less than fifty per centum, in the second division; if to less than fifty, in the third or lowest division.
' Students who attain to the second divisian, in Junior 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 session.
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 Surveying, and in Junior Physics.
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; Philosophy.
The results of Examinations are communicated to parents or guardians ir. the Report for the month of June.
Medals.
I. THE WooDS MEDAL-Founded by Hiram Woods, Esq., of Baltimore, is awarded for excellence in Declamation
II. THE FRANCES Gwrn MEDAL-Founded by Rev. D. W. Gwin, D. D ., of Hollins Institute, Virginia, in memory of his mother is annually given to the most meritorious student in the School of Philosophy.
III. THE STEEL MEDAL-Founded and endowed by Dr. George B. Steel, of Richmond, is given under the direction of the Faculty, to the best Reader.
IV. THE TANNER MEDAL-Founded and endowed by Colonel
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William E. Tanner, of Richmond, in honor of his parents, John F. and Harriet L. Tanner, is given to the most proficient graduat~ in the School of Greek.
Degrees.
The Academic Degrees conferred by the Trustees, on the recommendation of the Faculty, are the following:
r. That of BACHELOR OF ARTS on such students as have obtained Diploma~ in the five Schools of Latin, Greek (or Modern Languages, ) English, Chemistry, (or Physics,) and Philosophy, and Promotim-1 in the Intermediat~ Class of Mathematics.
2. That of MASTER OF ARTS on such students as have obtained Diplomas in all of the eight schools.
The laws of the College forbid that these degrees be conferred, either in cours e or as honorary degrees.
The Candidate for either of the degrees in Arts 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 the session, if so directed.
Honors Awarded at Last Commencement.
Besides the announcement of Distinctions at the Intermediate and Final Examinations in the several classes, the following honors were publicly awarded June 18th, 1885:
MEDALS.-" Woods," to Henry W. Jones, of Washington county, Va .
"Tanner," to Alfred Bagby, Jr., of King & Queen county, Va. "Frances Gwin," to A. Mciver Bostick, of Hampton county, S. C.
CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY,in French (Fr.), German (Ger.), Surveying (Surv.) and Experimental Physics, (Jr. P.):
B. T. Barret, Alex. M. Carroll, Herbert F. Cox, John G. Farland, W. R. Fitzgerald, A. W. Hargrove, E. B. Hatcher, Charles M. Hazen,
Goochland, Va., Asheville, N. C., Richmond, Va ., Richmond, Va., Halifax, Va., Richmond, Va., Richmond, Va., Richmond, Va ..
Jr. P.
Jr. P. . Jr. P.
Surv.
Surv. aqd Jr. P.
Surv. and Jr. P. Fr. and Jr. P. Jr. P.
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Albert H. Hill, Slaughter W. Huff, Edgar P. Lipscomb,
Leroy S. Lyon, Frank Lyon, Charles F. McMullan, Alten S. Miller, James T. Redd, Jr.,
Benoist S. Redd, W. C. Robinson, Orren L. Stearnes, Romer C. Stearnes,
Benj. P. Willis, J. Harrison Willis,
Richmond, Va., Albemarle, Va., Nelson, Va., Richmond, Va., Richmond, Va., Greene, Va., Richmond, Va., Henrico, Va .. Natchez, Miss., Sussex, Va., Pulaski, Va., Pulaski, Va., Orange, Va., Culpeper, Va.,
DIPLOMAS OF GRADUATION,in
Surv. Surv.
Fr.
Surv. and Jr. P.
Ger., Surv. and Jr. P.
Ger.
Fr. and Jr. P.
Jr . P.
Jr. P.
Jr. P.
Fr. and Jr. P.
Tr.P.
Jr. P.
Jr. P.
the Schools of Latin (Lat.), Greek (Grk.), Modern Languages, including both French and German ( M. L.), English (Eng.), Mathematics (Math. ) , Physics ( Phys. ) , Chemistry (Chem.) and Philosophy (Phil.), as follows:
James A. Addison, Richmond, Va.,
Jacob 0. Alderman, Sampson, N. C., Alfred Bagby, Jr., King & Queen., Va.,
J. Stewart Barney, Richmond, Va.,
W. Wallace Bird, King & Queen, Va.,
Fred. W. Boatwright, Smyth, Va., A. Mclver Bostick, Hampton, S. C.,
Charles T. Child, Richmond, Va.,
Thomas R. Corr, Gloucester, Va., Herbert F. Cox, Richmond, Va.,
Alfred J. Di~kinson, Louisa, Va.,
Jeter G. Dickinson, Louisa, Va.,
George H. Edwards, Darlington, S. C.,
Percy G. Elsom, Richmond, Va.,
Wm. R. Fitzgerald, Halifax, Va., W. Fred. Gunter, Ac:comac, Va.,
Benj. T. Gunter, Jr., Accomac, Va., LittleberryJ. \-laley,Jr.,Northampton, Va.,
William A. Harris, Richmond, Va., Eldridge B. Hatcher, Richmond, Va.,
Charles M. Hazen, Richmond, Va.,
M.L.
Lat. and Chem. Grk., Eng. and Phil. Phys. Lat. Chem. Grk., Eng. and Phil. Eng. and Math. Lat . and Grk.
Lat. and Grk. Math. and Phil. Chem.
Lat., Grk. and Eng. Phil. Chem.
M. L., Phys. and Phil. Lat., Grk. Lat., Chem. Grk., Math. Math., Chem. Lat., Grk.
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Robert C. Hubbard, Pittsylvania, Va., Chem.
Harry W. Kernp, Baltimore, Md., Chem.
Noell Lewis, Henrico, Va., Lat.
Ernest C. Levy, Richmond, Va., Chem.
Edgar P. Lipscomb, Nelson, Va., Eng., Phil.
Robert P. Lucado, Memphis, Tenn., Lat.
Leroy S. Lyon, Richmond, Va., Math., Chem.
Frank Lyon, Richmond, Va., Chem.
Wm. H. Lyons, Richmond, Va., Grk.
J. Page Massie, Amherst, Va., Chem.
James T. Noell, Bedford, Va., Chem.
Madison E. Parrish, Botetourt, Va. Lat.
John G. Paty, Auburn, Tenn., Grk., Eng.
John H. Pearcy, Pittsylvania, Va., Eng., Chem.
Harry N. Phillips, Petersburg, Va., Grk., Chem.
Edward B. Pollard, Richmond, Va., M.L. Lat., Grk., Eng.
L. L. Pritchard, Wilmington, N. C.,
George W. Quick, Loudoun, Va., Lat., Grk., Eng., Phil.
James T. Redd, Henrico, Va., Phys., Phil.
Benoist S. Redd, Natchez, Miss., Math., Chem.
Wm. C. Robinson, Sussex, Va., Grk., Phys.
William C. Scott, De Soto, La., Lat., Chem.
Joseph F. Slade, Dinwiddie, Va., Lat.
Romer C. Stearnes, Pulaski, Va., Eng., Math., Chem.
I. B. Timberlake, Richmond, Va., Eng.
Robert D. Tucker, Powhatan, Va., M. L., Phil.
R. Atwell Tucker, Amherst, Va., Chem. J. Harrison Willis, Culpeper, Va., Chem.
Ed. J. Woodville, . Orange, Va., Chem.
Bachelors of Arts.
ALFRED BAGBY, JR., of King & Queen county, Va.
A. MclvER BosTICK, of Hampton county, S. C.
ALFRED J. DICKINSON, of Louisa county, Va.
EDGAR P. LIPSCOMB,of Nelson county, Va.
GEORGE W. QurcK, of Loudoun county, Va.
JAMES T. REDD, JR., of Henrico county, Va.
ROBERT D. TUCKER, of Powhatan county, Va.
Master of Arts.
WILLIAM FREDERICK GUNTER, of Accomac county, Va.
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Schedule of Examinations for 1887,
[Subject to an y minor chang es that m ay b e found n eces sar y.]
Intermediat e.
Wed., Jan'y 26-Senior Physics ; Mathematics, II, I, and Prep'y
Frid., " 28-English-all classes .
Mon., " 31-Junior Physics.
Wed., Feb. 2-Greek-all classes. ·
Frid., " 4 - Latin-all classes.
Mon., " 7-French, Senior and Junior .
Wed., " 9-Chemistry and German.
Frid., " I I-Intermediate Mathematics
Mon., " 14.-Philosophy, Senior and Junior.
. Irr egular.
Senior Mathematics, about March 20th and April 20th.
Senior Philosophy on Logic, about April 15th
Junior Physics (first part ) , about April 23d.
Senior Greek on History, about April 30th.
Senior Latin on History , about May 10th
Sen ior Physics (first part ), about May r 2th.
Final.
Frid., May 20th-Senior French.
Tues., " 24th-Senior and Intermediate Mathematics
Frid., " 27th-Senior German.
Mon., " 30th-Senior and Intermediate Greek.
Wed., June rst--Mathematics, Junior II (first half).
Frid., " 3d-Senior and Intermediate Latin.
Mon., " 6th-Senior and Intermediate English.
Tues., " 7th-Junior French~
Wed., " 8th-Senior Physics ; Greek, Junior II and I.
Frid., " roth __!Mathematics, Junior II and I (first half).
Mon., " 13th-Senior and Junior Philosophy
Wed., " 15th-Chemistry, Junior German.
Frid., ., 17th-Latin, Junior II and I.
Mon., " 20th-Junior Physics; and Mathematics, Junior I.
Tu .es., " 21st-Preparatory Mathematics .
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Session.
The session opens on the Thursday nearest to the 22d of September and continues thirty-nine weeks, that is, ~o the corresponding Thursday in June. The next, therefore, will open September 23d, 1886. The exercises will be suspended one day during the State Fair and three days at Christmas.
Students are earnestly advised to enter promptly at the opening when all the classes are organized and begin regular work. Any who come later will be received, provided they are prepared to join the classes already formed.
Selection of Studies.
The system of independent schools allows the selection for every student of such studies as will be most valuable in qualifying him for his future pursuits, but while allowing such selection, the Faculty hold that the man is more than the occupation, and will always. encourage a regular and complete course. To this end, they reserve the rignt to prescribe the studies of any who may be found unprepared for classes higher than the Junior in Latin, English and Mathematics.
Every one is required to attend at least three schools, and to adhere throughout the session to the studies selected on his matriculdtion, 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, at any time, transfer a student to a higher or lower class, when, in his judgment, such a change is desirable.
Matriculation.
Every applicant for admission upon his arrival at the College will report promptly to the Chairman of the Faculty. If he has been a
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student at another incorporated institution he must present satisfacfactory 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.
There is no formal entrance examination, but care is taken to ascertain informally whether or not the applicant is prepared by previous training to profit by collegiate instruction, and if he should be unprepared, as soon as the fact is ascertained, his matriculation is estopped or cancelled.
Expenses.
Entrance · Fees.-Matriculation, public rooms, attendance, &c , $15. Room-rent, if the room is occupied by one student, $7.50; if by two, $5 each. A non-resident student is generally assigned, without charge for rent, to a room already occupied by two resident students. When, however, non-resident students are allowed to occupy a room exclusively, each occupant is charged $2. 50 for room rent.
These fees are payable on matriculation, not subject to deduction, nor in any case refunded. •
Tuition.-ln one school, $50 ; in two, $60; in three, $70; in four or more, $20 for each. One half of tuition fees is payable on entrance, the rest February 7th, subject to deduction for time lost by late entrance or by sickness, if the time so lost be one-fourth or more of the whole session.
Fuel is furnished at cost. The average cost of warming a room per session is $12, divided between two occupants.
Lights and Washing cost from $r.25 to $r.50 per month.
Board.-At Mess-Hall, $4 for rent, $r for table-ware; and actual cost about $ro a month for food ; in private families, near the College, from $12 to $rs a month.
The plan of messing was introduced at this Institution in 1866, and has since been adopted by many others. Each 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. During the present session, under the skilful management of Mrs. Woolfolk, abundant, well-served fare has been furnished at an average cost of $10 per month. The plan is giving eminent satisfaction. Board is payable monthly in advance.
Catalogue of Richmond College. Summary.
I. FOR A STUDENT RESIDENT AT THE COLLEGE.
Entrance fees..
Tuition in three schools (the usual number) .............. . Board in messing clubs about ..............
and washing, about ...
Of this amount about $85 will be needed on entrance; $35 February 7th, and the rest at intervals through the session.
'.l. FOR A NON-RESIDENT STUDENT.
Entrance fees. .............. ···
Tuition in three schools....
Fuel in study-room.
... $ IS 00
Of this amount $50 is payable on entrance; $35 February 7th.
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 and any Library fines. 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 readily be sold again on leaving College.
Candidates for the Ministry.
Ministers of the Gospel, of all denominations, and young men, duly approved by their churches as candidates for the ministry, are admitted free of charge for tuition or room-rent. They pay an entrance fee of $ro ; and for fuel, lights, board, &c., the same with other students.
The Education Board of the Virginia Baptist General Association (Rev. William E. Hatcher, D. D., President, Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson, Corresponding Secretary), located in Richmond, but not connected with the College, will render further assistance to worthy young men recommended to them by churches which contribute to the Board,
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Scholarships.
Liberal gifts from Hon. Joseph E. Brown, of Georgia, Mrs. S. A. Brunet, of Norfolk, Mrs. S. E. Davidson, of Rockbridge, Mrs. Fannie Lea, of North Carolina, Colonel Thomas Tabb and Messrs. H. L. and G. A. Schmelz, of Hampton, together with numerous other contributors, of smaller amounts, have endowed six full and four half scholarships. The income from a full scholarship pays tuition in three schools for the student to whom it is awarded.
One of the scholarships, established by the First Baptist Church of Richmond, is given to any one whom that church may designate. Two and a half others, endowed in I 876 by certain Memorial contributions, are offered to sons of Virginia Baptic,t ministers. The remaining three and three halves are offered, according to the purpose of the donors, to sons of ministers of this or any other State. Scholarships are award8d by a joint committee from Trustees and Faculty; " not more than three months nor less than one month before the opening of the session." The committee for this year consists of Rev. John Pollard, D. D., Dr. George B. Steel and Professor B. Puryear. Applications should be made on or before the 25th of June, and may be addressed to Dr. C. H. Ryland, Ser.retary. _
Donations.
A fund contributed by Hon. J.B. Hoyt, of Stanford, Connecticut, and f-Ion. George A. Woolverton, of Albany, New York, is designed "to help poor and deserving young men who desire to qualify themselves to enter the ministry of the Baptist denomination." Free tuition being already provided for such students and further aid being available, as above explained, to those of them who belong to churches in Virginia, this fund is used to help young men from other States. The income is divided between five every year, and pays more than half of their board. These donations are awarded at the same time and by the same committee as the scholarships.
The recipient of a scholarship or donation forfeits his claim by any serious misconduct or by failure to maintain a standing of at least 70 per cent. in three classes.
Rev. C H. Ryland, D. D., Financial Secretary.
The duties of the Financial Secretary are to "give personal and constant attention to the collection, preservation and increase of the funds of the College, keep himself familiar w.ith the nature and amount of all its assets and liabilities, and recommend such action as he may think desirable in reference to the general financial policy of the corporation. In all matters, except as otherwise directed, he shall act under the advice of the Finance Committee."
Present Outlook.
The financial condition and outlook of the College are favorabie. The corporation is not by any means rich, but h has a safe foundation on which its friends may continue to build. One of the most gratifying things about the management is that, amid all vicissitudes, it has kept out of debt; though, on slender means, splendid work has been done all the while, and it has paid its way. This policy will be maintained. Improvements are being steadily pressed, and the surroundings of the College-home are approarhing a high degree of attractiveness and comfort. As there is no better place in Virginia for a College than Richmond, so there is no more eligible locality in the city than that which it occupies. It is just in that condition whir.h invites the help of the discreet giver-one who does not wish to bestow his means where they will be unproductive or unnecessary. Gifts here will produce the quickest and largest results, because the College is in a situation to use any help it may receive to the greatest advantage.
Needs and Desires.
The income does not afford sufficient means for the thorough prosecution of work as a first-class College. The interest on the endowment and the tuition fees are used to pay the faculty. But the sum total is too small for the demands upon it. After the teachers are paid moderate salaries, nothing is left for enlarging and strengthening the Institution in other departments. Those who wish to dispose of what God has given them to the best advantage-to put it where it will be safest, and do the most good-where it will work through the coming years, and bless the earth with knowledge and salvation, cannot do better than give to a safe, growing Christian College.
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First in importance stands the ENDOWMENT Money given without any condition, save that it shall be safely invested, and the interest only used, will best advance the interests of the Institution.
Such was a bequest of some $8,000 by the late Samuel Tunstall, of King and Queen county, which is held, and annually published as Tlze Tunstall Foundation.
Secondly. If one prefers to specify, let him endow a SCHOOL,such as English, or Greek, or Mathematics. This may be done in whole or in part One may begin this year and finish at ;;ome future time.
Thirdly. Money is needed for additional BUILDINGS,such as residences for Professors, where they can live among the students, ancl exert a helpful mfluence, or a laboratory for Physical Science, or a Hall for the boarding of the students, &c.
Fourthly. One may found a SCHOLARSHIP. By giving $1,500 to $2,000, or less, to be safely invested, the interest of which shall be used in paying for the tuition, or board and tuition, of some needy young man, great good may be done.
Any sum of money whatever, devoted to any one or more of these objects, would entail a blessing on the school, and be a perpetual monument to the giver. To any such gift the name o.f the donor would be given, and thus his name would be connected for all the coming years with "sweet learning.''
Form o.f Bequest.
"I give and devise to Richmond College, located at Richmond, Virginia, the following real estate, to-wit: (here describe tlze said real estate, as to kind, quantity and situation.)
"I also give and bequeath to the said College the sum of.. . . . . . ..... . dollars ($...... ) ; and the following bonds (or stock ), to-wit: (here describe the bonds or stock), all of which are to be used for the following purposes, to-wit: (here describe the purpose .for wlzich it shall be applied)."
The undersigned (the bonded treasurer of the College) invites correspondence, and will treat as strictly confidential all communications upon this subject. Those who purpose to make bequests should communicate with him. Losses have occurred by inattention to this suggestion.
All communications concerning the finances or real estate of the College, and all money due on bonds or open subscriptions, should be sent to
CHARLES H. RYLAND, Financial Secretary, Richmond, Virginia .
