/88:/.- T!t11rsday, .Scp!cmbo /fl/It Opening of the Session. T11csday, Dae111ber l0t/1- -Semi-Annual ;\leeting- of Trustees.
J8!JO-Jlo11day, February ,id-Beginning of Second 1Ialf-Session. Sunday, June 15t/z-Comrnencernent Sermon. Jl[onday, June J/Jtlt,}Celebrations of Literary Societies. T11esday, June 1'7th, /Vednesday, June 18th-Annual l\1eeting of Trustees and of Alumni. T!t11rsday, June 19//i-Closing Exercises.
Applications for catalogues, for rooms, or for ~pecial informat ion about the College, should be addressed to
B. PURYEAR, Cliairman of tlie Faculty, Riclzmond, va.
CATALOGUE
RICHMOND, VA.
SESSION 1888- 1 88.
RICHMOND: THE ] L. HILL PRINTING COMPANY 1889
PRESIDENT: Hon. H. K. ELLYSON, Richmond.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER:
Rev. C. H. RYLAND, D. D.,
COL. THOMAS J. EVANS, . Richmond.
JOSIAH RYLAND, EsQ., Richmond.
MAJOR A. R. COURTNEY, . Richmond.
]. C. LONG, D. D., LL. D., .. Chester, Pa.
H.K. ELLYSON, ESQ.,. Richmond.
J. ALFRED]ONES, LL. D.,. . Richmond.
J. CHRISTIAN. LL. D ,
w. E. HATCHER, D. D ..
A. E. DICKINSON, D. D., . Richmond. Richmond. Richmond.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS, EsQ., . . Richmond.
J. R. GARLICK, D. D., .
C.H. RYLAND, D. D.,
COL. w. E. TANNER,
Gi;;N, ]AMES G. FIELD,
H. A. TUPPER, D. D.,
T. w. SYDNOR, D. D., . Bruington. Richmond. . Richmond. Gordonsville. Richmond. . Blackstone.
GEORGE COOPER, D. D., P tersburg. Richmond. . Richmond
WILLIA'1 \N. LANDRUM,D. D, Richmond.
JUDGE GEORGE H. SWANN,. Fincastle. CoNWA\' R. SANDS, EsQ.,. . Richmond.
REV.JOHN R. BAGBY,. . Ballsville.
REV. JOHN M, PILCHER, Petersburg.
J. L. M. CURRY, LL. D., ... Richmond. Richmond.
J.J. MONTAGUE, Esq., .... Richmond.
TH0S. C. WILLIAMS, JR., Esq., Richmond.
T. H. ELLETT, ~sq., Richmond.
-,+$tandiogGommitt00s of theTrustees~
HON. H. K. ELLYSON, . . PRESIDENT, ·c. H. RYLAND, D. D., . SECRETARY, .Are ex-officio members of all committees. On Finance.
JOHN C. WrLLTA11s, HENRY R. POLLARD, H. vVYTI -IE DAVIS, ]. ]. MONTAGUE, THOMAS C. WILLIAMS, JR. On Grounds and Buildings.
H. A. TUPPER, TOSJAH RYLAND,
vv. vv. LA NDRu;1 1, w. E. HATCHER,
A. E. DICKINSON. On Instruction.
A. E. OWEN. On Library.
W~r. E. HATCHER, GEORGE COOPER,
]AS. ALFRED ]ONES, W. W. LANDRUM,
GEO. COOPER, R. R. ACREE.
J. L. M. CURRY, C. H. WINSTON,
H . . H. HARRIS.
On Scholarship and Donations.
w . E. HATCHER,
T. s. DUNAWAY,
C. H. RYLAND, B. PURYEAR. On Nominations.
C. H. RYLAND, B. T. GL'NTER, J. L. BURROWS, C. F . JAMES. On Endowment.
W. E. HATCHER, THOMAS TABB, H. K. ELLYSON, R. R. ACREE, H. H HARRIS, C. H. RYLAND On Audit of Accounts.
GEO. B. STEEL, C. R. SANDS, A. R. COURTNEY.
Librarian and Curator of Museum.
C. H. RYLAND.
~a, ulty.
CHAIRMAN
.
H. H. HARRIS, LL.D., Session of 1888- '89.
B. PURYEAR, LL.D. , Session of 1889- '90 .
EDMUND HARRISON , A . M. , Professor of Latin.
H . H. HARRIS , M . A ., LL.D ., Professor of Greek
JOHN POLLARD , A . M ., D. D . Professor of English.
EDWARD B . SMITH , M . A ., Professor of Mat h ematics.
CHARLES H WINSTON , M. A ., LL.D , P rofessor of P hysics.
B PURYEAR, A. M ,, LL D ., Professor of Chemistry.
WILLIAM D . THOMAS , M. A ., D. D ., Professor of J am es Tltomas, J r. Sc/toot of Pltilosop!ty.
L . N. HASSELEFF , (Gra duat e Unive r s ity of St. Pe t ersburg.) I ns tr uctor in Modern Languages.
F. W. BOATWRIGHT , M. A ., Assis tant Ins tr uctor i?t Greek, and Director of the Gywnasium.
L.-Latin.
Grk.-Greek. F.-French.
ABBREV IA TIO NS.
Ger.-German. E.-English. M.-Mathematics.
NAME.
ABBITT, JULIAN H., ALLISON, HENRY T., ALSOP, A. BOSWELL, ATHEY, THOMAS H.,
BAGBY, JOHN R., JR., BAKER, CECIL H., BAKER, EDWARD T., BAKER, JAMES P., BAPTIST, EDWARD L., BAUCH, CHARLES H., BLAIR, ADOLPHUS, JR., BOOKER, EUGENE D., BRAGG, HANCOCK L., BRISTOW, ALLENS. H., BROADDUS, JOHN A., BROCK, CHARLES B., BROWN, ]AMES R., BUCHANAN, W. McS., BURNliTT, JESSE 1\1., BURNETT, CHARLES, BURNETT, H. c., JR., BURNLEY, HARDIN T., BUSH, T. GREENE, BUSH, FELIX T.,
CAMERON, ALEXANDER J., CANNON, THOMAS B., CARVER, W. OWEN, CHAMBERS, ROBERT E., CHESTERMAN, EVAN R.,
L., M., C. E., M., Phil. F., Ger., M., C. L., E., M.
L., F., Ger., Phys. M., Phys., Phil. Ger., M., Phys., Phil. L., Ger., M., C. L., Grk., M. F., E., M. L., F., Ger., M. L., E., M., C. L., E., M. F., Ger., E., Phil. L,, E., M. L., E., M. L., Grk., M. L., Grk., M., Phil. L., Grk., M., Phys. L., Grk., E., M. L., Grk., M. L., Grk., M., C. Grk., E., M., Phys. L., Grk., M.
L., M., C. F., Ger., M., Phys. L., Grk., M., C., Phil. L., Grk, E., M. L., Ger.
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CHILDREY, Jos. M. T., COCHRAN, JOSEPH D., COCHRAN, JAi\IES S., COREY, HARRY S., CRAVENS, RICHARD K , CRAWFORD, JOHN F., CREATH, WILLIAM T.,
DEW, THOMAS W., DICKINSON, CHAS. S., DILLARD, EDWARD F., DORSEY, S. CLARKE,
EDWARDS, RICHARD, ESTES, PATRICK M., FARRAR, \VILLIA;.1 E., FARRAR, R. E. VIVIAN, FENNELL, LEE ARTHUR, FLEMING, HAMPTON, FOSTER, WALTER C., Fox, CHARLES B., FRANKLIN, JA,IES H., FUQUA, NELFORD,
GARRETT, EDWIN E., GAY, ROBERT LEE, GREANER, ED~IL'ND \V.,
HANDY, S. SPEIDEN, HARDY, ALLEN F., HARRIS, JOHN \V. P., HARRIS, N . HENRY, HARRISON, VlM. H., HARRISON, JOHNS., HARRISON, EDMt.:ND, JR., HARRlSON, ISAAC C., HARWOOD, JAMES C., HAWKES, FREDERTcic c., HAYES, \VILLIAi\l L., HIDEN, ROBERT G., lIIXSON, JAMES E., HOBSON, SAMUEL W., HOOVER, MILTON J., HUNTER, MAURICE, HURT, A JUDSON,
Richmond College.
Richmond, Va., Augusta Co., Va ., Augusta Co., Va., Richmond, Va., Fort Smith, Ark., Charlotte Co., Va., Sussex Co., Va.,
Pocomoke City, Md., Pulaski Co., Va , A lbemar le, Va., Orange Co., Va , Henrico Co, Va , Henrico Co., Va., Henrico Co., Va., Amelia Co., Va., Richmond, Va., Henrico Co., Va,, Petersburg, Va., New Bedford, Mass., Mount Airy, Tenn., Powhatan Co., Va., Bath Co., Va., Richmond, Va., Powhatan, Va.,
L., Grk., M. C., P h il. F., l\f., Ph il. L., Grk., M. L., F., Ger., E., M. L., Grk., E., M. Grk., E., Phi l.
L., Grk., M. L., Grk., M. L., Grk., E. D., Grk., E., C.
L., E., M. L., Ger , M., P hil. Grk., M , Phys., Phil. L., Grk., Ger., M. L., Grk., F., Ger. L., E., M. L., Grk , M L., Grk . , E., M. L., Grk., M. L., F., Ger., Phys.
L., E., M., Phi l. L., Grk., P h ys. L., Grk., E., M. L., Grk., F., Ger., M. L., Grk., E., M. Grk., E., C. L., M., Phys. F., Ger.. M., Phys L., Grk., M , C. L., E., M. L., M.; C., Phi l. L., Grk , M. L., E., M. L., Grk., M., C. L., Grk., M. L., Grk., M. L, F., Ger., l\L L., Grk., E., M. F., Ger., M . , Phys. L., Grk., E.
Hl'RT, \VILLIAM E., HUTCHISON. J. EDWIN,
IRBY, JOHNS.,
JA:IIES, CLAYBROOK, JAMES, \V. CAREY, JA,1ES, \\/JLLIA~l B., JAMES, EDWARD C., JE.'.'lNINGS,\\/ALTER M., JOHNSON, FRANK C., JOHNSON, J. NEWTON, JOHNSTON, DANIEL H., JONES, HENRY \VISE, JONES, HAYDN E., JONES, CHAPMAN W., JONES, \VII.LIAM 1\1.,
KEEFE, \VJLLIAM R., KINCANON, CHAS. T., KING, FREDERICK W.,
LACY, SAMUELL., LAWS, CUR'f!S L., LIBBY, STANHOPE, LIGHT, TnrOTHY L., LONG, CHARLES 1\1., LONG, JOSEPH R., LOl'THAN, HENRY T., LOVING, \VJLLIAM B.,
MARTIN, RAWLEY W., MCGARITY, \VILLIA~1 B., MILLER, CLIFTON M., MOORMAN, HERBERT L., MOTLEY, ROBERT L., NOFTSINGER, JOHN E., NORVELL, FRANK T.,
PATTO ', ALLEN G., PENICK, RAWLEY M., POLLARD, HENRY R., JR., POLI.ARD, J. GARLAND, PORTER, \VILLIAM J.,
Union, W.-Va., Shreveport, La., King and Queen, Va., Richmond, Va., Prince Edward, Va;,
Grk., E., M. Grk., E., Phil.
F., Ger., M., Phys. 7
L., Grk., Phys., Phil. Grk., E., M., C. L., Grk., M. F., Ger., M., Phil. L., E., M. L., Grk., E., M., C. Ger., E., M., Phys. L., E., M. L., Grk. L., Grk., M., Phil. L., E., M. L., Grk., E., M.
L., Grk., E., M. Grk., M., C., Phil. Ger., E., M.
L., Grk., M. E., Phys., Phil. L., E., M. L., Grk., E., M. L., Grk., M. L., Grk., M., C., Phil. L., Grk., M. L., Grk., E., M.
L., Ger., M. L., Grk., E., Phil. L., Grk., M., C. L., E., M. Grk., C., Phil.
Grk., E., M. L., E., M., Phil. L., M., Phys. L., Grk., M. L., M., Phys. L., Grk., M., C. L., E., M., Phil.
QUISENBERRY, HITER N.,
RAMSEY, ANDREW J., REID, E. EMMET, ROBINSON, BASE B.,
ROBINSON, ROBT. W.,
RUSSELL, L. PARKER, RYLAND, GARNETT, RYLAND, WALTER H.,
SANDERS, CHAS. E.' SHUCK, PERCY H., SIMMS, THOMAS}., SIZER, THOMAS M., SMITH, WILLIAM, Jr., SMITH, C. DOWNING. SMITH, W. LAWRENCE, SPENCER, BRANCH F., SPOTTS, AUSTIN P., STREET, HENRY H.,
TATUM, HENRY A., TAYLOR, CHARLES T., TAYLOR, JOSEPH E., THOMAS, MAURICE W., TIPPETT, CHARLES B., TOSCANO-GARZA,M.,
TRAINHAM, C. WIRT, TRUMBO, CHARLES G.,
VANBt:REN, EDWARD,
WALKER, NORVELL R., WEST, WILLIAM ]., WHITEHEAD, JOSEPH, WHITEHEAD,]. HURT, WHITLOCK, EDWARD M., WICKER, JOHN J., WICKS, HARRY OSBORN, WILBUR,]. MILNOR, WILLIAMS, RUSSELL C., WILLIAMS, HERBERT F., WILLIAMS, R. AUBREY, WILLIAMS, ADOLPH D., WINSTON, JOHN G.,
Richmond College.
Spotsylvania, Va., Franklin, Va., Charles Co., Md., Red Bluff, Cal., Danville, Va., Petersburg, Va., Richmond, Va., Middlesex, Va.;
E., C., Phil. L., Grk., M., C., Phil. L., Grk., M., Phys. L:, Grk., M. L., E., C. L., Grk., M., C. L., Grk., Ger., M. L., Grk., M.
L., M., Phys. L., Grk., M., Phys. F., M., C., Phil. L., E., M. L., E., M., Phys. L., Grk., M. L., E., M. L., Grk., Ger., M. L., Grk., Phys. L., E., Phys.
L., Grk., M., Phys. L., Grk., M., C. L., E., M., Phys. Grk., E., M. L., Grk., C. L., E., M., Phil. Ger., M., Phys. L., Grk., M. Ger., E., M.
L., F., Ger., C. L., Grk., M., C. F., Ger., Phil. L., Grk., M., C. L., Grk., M., C. L., Grk:., E., M. Grk., E., M. Grk., C., Phil. F., M., Phil. L., Grk., M. L., Grk., E., M. F., M., C. L.,Grk.,Ger.,M.,Phy~.
WINSTON, PETER
WOODSON, THOS. A., WRIGHT, WILLIAM E., WRIGHT, EMMET P.,
YARBROUGH, CHAS. C., YOUNG, E. AUBREY,
Roll of Students.
Richmond, Va , Prince Edward, Va., King William, Va., Bedford Co., Va.,
Mountain City, Tenn., Richmond, Va.,
RECAPITULATION.
L., E., M. Grk., E., Phil. L.·, Grk., E. L., Grk., M.
The aim of Richmond College is to lay broad and deep foundations for solid learning. The attainment of its honors depends on honest work and a thorough mastery of what is required. During the fifty-six years since its establishment as a seminary, the Trustees have always cared more for real worth than for mere show ; the Faculty have constantly insisted on steady industry, rigid examinations, and a high standard for graduation; the students have gene• rously 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 it to offer the best facilities for a sound, liberal @ducation at the lowest possible cost to the student.
Location.
The founders of the Colle~e showed rare wisdom and foresight in selecting a location. Richmond is easy ofaccess from every quarter, contains extensive and varied manufacturing establishments, and is a commercial, political, and religious centre. It therefore furnishes many incentives to study, many aids to culture. The temptations to young men away from home are not greater than in a village, and are counteracted by the better police regulations, and by the wholesome moral tone of an exceptionally religious city.
In latitude it lies about midway between the rigors of the north and the relaxing heat of the south. The nine months of the scholastic year have few days either too cold or too hot for comfort in study.ing or in outdoor exercise. By its elevation, on hills opposite the falls of the James, it is free alike from the malaria of tide-water and from the pulmonary and enteric diseases of the mountain region. For twenty-two years there have been only three deaths in the College, and few other serious cases of sickness-none that could be ascribed to local causes.
R ichmond Golle,qe.
Grounds and Buildings.
The premises cover thirteen acres, just inside the western limits of the city, only two squares from and on a level with the site chosen for the Lee Monument, and less than half a mile from the State Fair Grounds and Exposition Buildings. The lots around the College property are being rapidly built up with first class private residences. The main building (accurately represented in the cut) occupies the centre of the campus. From it the ground falls on all sides to th€ surrounding streets. There is an abundant water supply and a complete system of drainage . The Dormitories are 18x14 feet, high-pitched, well lighted, and ventilated by open fireplaces. The Lecture• Rooms ar..eample in size, furnished with comfortable seats, and well supplied with blackboards, maps, charts, and apparatus. The south wing of the central building contains in the basement a Physical Laboratory; on the main floor a Library Hall erected to the memory of Dr. J. B. Jeter; and above, a Museum and Art Gallery, a memorial to James Thomas, Jr. The Halls for the two Literary Societies are 3ox40 fe.et, and handsomely furnished. The chapel has a seating capacity of six hundred, reduced for ordinary use by movable partitions to two hundred and fifty. There i5 a new and handsome Dining Hall, with all needful appliances, and a Gymnasium and Bath.room, under the same roof. Further improvements are in contemplation , and will be prosecuted as rapidly as 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 a s 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 th.e following deserve attention : The professor feels the full force both of individual duty and of personal ambit;on; 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
General Advantages.
a course suited to his peculiar case; he can enter, in any department of study, the classes for which he is prepared, and deficiency in one branch does not retard him in another; student~ 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 att.iinments; 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 is th~ 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 Faculty, 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 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 religion may bring with them letters of commendation, and, without severing their ecclesiastical connections at home, 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 exercises, conducted by one of the Professors; and prayer-meetings, conducted by the students themselves, are held twice or oftener 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 help towards an intelligent and appreciative study of the book which of all others is the most read, most
14 Richmond College. frequently quoted, and most influential in shaping the thoughts, the feelings, and the conduct of men.
The students maintain in active operation a Young Men's Christian Association. which, besides its influence in the College, provides work for its members in conducting religious services or teaching Sunday cla~s~s at the State Penitentiary, the City Alms-House, Confederate Soldiers' Home, and several mission stations in the suburbs. They have also had addresses during the year from a number of able and earnest men.
Library.
The Library is one of the most useful as well as attractive features of the College. The Hall-a memorial of Rev. J.B. Jeter, D. D.is spacious and handsome. It is tastefully and substantially fitted up with every needed appliance for comfort and work, and is already the home of valuable portraits, busts, tablets, photographs, and drawings.
In 1865, by the disasters of war, the valuable Library collections of thirty years were all destroyed, so that what the College now has in this department is the result of earnest and persistent efforts during the past few years, supplemented by the g.ifts of friends. It will gratify all the friends of the College to know that rapid and substantial progress is being made. The number of volumes on the catalogue is 9,500, many of them new, all well bound and some of them rare and costly. An invested fund affords an annual income, which meets the current expenses, enables the trustees to place the admirable advantages of the Hall at the service of Faculty and students witlzout cost, and to purchase systematically not only such works as are needed for literary, scientific, and historical research, but to keep abreast of the times in current literature.
The Library Hall is open a good part of each day, except Sunday; and is supplied with every needed appliance for quiet and thorough investigation. The only condition imposed upon a free enjoyment of its privileges is a willingness to conform to a few simple regulations. All students may draw books from the Library, and are aided by the Librarian and members of the Faculty in making proper selections.
During the year the Library has been enlarged by the purchase of a valuable line of books of reference, and by the gifts of thought-
General Advantages. 15 ful friends. Conspicuous among the latter have been the donation of Mr. S. H. Hunt, Brooklyn, N. Y., and the bequest of Rev. S. H. Mirick, deceased, of Washington, D. C.
The life size portrait of Rev. John A. Broad!J.s, D. D., LL. D., painted by Mrs. Lucien H. Cocke, of Roanoke, Virginia, the valued gift of Rev. Geo. B. Taylor, D. D., Rome, Italy, has been recently added to the excellent collection of paintings.
A superb crayon of our benefactor, Mr. J. A. Bostwick, of New York, by Kurtz, has also been received during the year, and 1s greatly admired by visitors and highly prized by the College.
Reading Room.
In connection with the Library is an attractive Reading Room, supplied under the direction of the Library Committee, with the standard periodicals, American and foreign. To these are added the leading Dailies and Weeklies, both secular and religious, including the best French and German papers. These are easily accessible to the students, and serve to bring them into contact with the outer world and make them acquainted with modern thought. Museum.
The Trustees have completed a large and very beautiful Hall above the Library, and dedicated it to the memory of James Thomas, Jr. Into it will be removed the Museum and Art Collections, which are already varied and attractive. The zoological, geological, mineraiogical, and arch~ological specimens are constantly increasing, and when properly mounted will make a very excellent exhibit. The mineralogical collection contains hundreds of rare and valuable specimens.
Interested friends have brought the College under obligations for many relics, curiosities, and art specimens from our own and foreign lands. The largest contributor is Hon. J. L. M. Curry late United States Minister to Spain, to whom the College is chiefly indebted for generous gifts, selected with intelligent care and at much cost and labor for this Department.
The Trustees have directed their committee to press the equipment of the Museum and Art Hall, and it is hoped much progress will be made within the next year.
Richmond College Public Lectures.
A donation of ten thousand dollars, made by the widow and children of the late James Thomas, Jr., and known as the '' Thomas Museum Lecture Endowment," is 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. During the past session the lectures were by Dr . H. Newell Martin, of the Johns Hopki.ns University, on Biology.
Pb.ysical Culture.
By the liberality of Mr. B. F. Johnson, of Richmond, a regular course of gymnastic drill and instruction has been provided. Every student, who chooses to avail himself of the privilege, is carefully examined to discover any defect of nature, or of habit, and has specially assigned to him the kind and amount of exercise cieemed most suitable to remedy the evil and promote symmetrical development. These classes are organized for regular drill, half an hour a day, with suitable apparatus and appliances The system adopted during the past session by Mr. Boatwright, Director, is that of Dr. Roberts, of the Y. M. C. A. School at Springfield. It aims, not at muscle building- for the purpose of athletic display, but at moderate and healthful exercise, especially of the heart and lungs. The thoroughly scientific basis of the system has been fully attested by its excellent results in preserving health and promoting successful study.
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.
I. School of Latin.
Professor Harrison.
In this school are taught the Latin Language and Literature, and Roman History .
The course of study, embracing four years, with daily recitations throughout, is i:1.dicated by the text-books used in the several classes Students entering the school will be classed according to their previous preparation . For the lowest class there is required such acquaintance with the elements of Latin grammar as will enable one to begin to translate with profit.
The JUNIOR Classes (both sections ) are persistently drilled in the forms and the syntax of the language, with due attention to quantity. The INTEJ{MEDIATEand SENIOR Classes continue to give needful attention to grammatical principles, while they require a good vocabulary and imbibe the spirit of Latin literature by an extensive course of rapid reading, somewhat varied from year to year. In all the classes the student's progress is tested, and his powers of analysis and composition are cultivated by written exercises m rendering English into LatiJ'.lor Latin into English.
TEXT - BOOKS.
jimior.-Section I.-C resar , Sallust (Long's ), McCabe's Bingham ' s Latin Grammar. Section II.-Vergil, Cicero's Orations (Chas e and Stuart ' s ) , McCabe's Bingham ' s Grammar. Fo r R efere n ce : Baird's Classical Manual.
Jittemi ediat e .-Cicero d e Senectut e et de Amicitia (Long's), Horace (Macleane's), Livy (Chase and Stuart ' s) , Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar (last edition )
S enior.-Cicero, Ep. ad Div., Cic. d e Oratore , Crowell ' s Selections from Latin Po e ts, Ter e nce ( Fleckheisen's), Plautus, Juvenal (Leverett's), Tacitus; ori g inal exercises. For Ref e1°ence : Zumpt's and Gildersleeve's Grammars, Harper's Latin Dictionary (Andrew's Freund ), Anthon ' s Classical Dictionary.
Roman History.-Leighton ' s; Long's Ancient Atlas .
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Richmond College.
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 meet ing 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 attention and nice discrimination ; secondly, to awaken appreciation of the excellencies of Hellenic genius.
The JUNIOR Class-Section I-begins with the alphabet, and advancing slowly, with daily exercises and frequent reviews, is occupied mainly in mastering the regular inflections of nouns and verbs. Section II continues the study of the grammar, but devotes more time to translating simple Attic prose. The INTERMEDIATE Class is occupied mainly with reading, giving, however, one day a week to Greek History and one to further study of etymology and to the elements of syntax, such as the use of the article, the cases, tenses, and moods. The SENIOR reads from more difficult authors, surveys the literature, and reviews the t;rammar with special reference to the principles which underlie seeming irregularities and dialetic differences, as well as to some of the niceties of syntax.
Graduates and members of the Senior Class will have opportunity to form a class to read the New Testament in the original.
TEXT-BOOKS.
jimior.-Section T: Harkness' First Greek Book ( R evised Edition), Xenophon's Anabasis, Fyffe's History of Greece.
Senior.-Allen's Hadley, with oral lectures and original exe rcis es, Jevons ' Greek Literature, Plato, Homer, JEschylus, Thucydides ( Ginn & Co. 's College Series of Texts, so far as published, will be used )
New Testament: Wescott and Hort's Edition.
For reference in all classes : Liddell and Scott's Lexicon , Yonge's or Hamilton's English-Greek Lexicon, and Smith's or Anthon's Classical Dictionary.
Courses of Instruction.
III. School of Modern Languages.
L. N. Hasse/elf, Instructor.
In this School are embraced the French and the German. There are two classes-] unior and Senior-in each language. The Instructor believes that the study of the living languages with which so many are constantly brnught into contact, either by travel or by immi gration, should not be a mere accomplishment for the circle of literary life, but so practical as to enable the etudent not only to read, but to speak them, and, more important still, to understand them when spoken. He therefore proceeds on a method elaborated by years of experience, and one in which theory and practice go side by side to conduct the studeflt gradually from the simple elements up to a thorough knowledge of the language, and to enable him, before reaching the end of the course, to appreciate and enjoy the French and German classics, as well as to write and speak the languages fluently and idiomatically.
IV. School of English.
Professor Pollard.
The JUNIOR Class studies in the first half session Higher English Grammar, giving special attention to Etymology and Grammatical Analysis; in the second half s_ession, Rhetoric, with particular reference to clear and forcible expression in speaking and writing. Lessons in Orthoepy are given every week for the purpose of pointing out to students any errors of pronunciation, and making them acquainted with the best usage in this country and England.
The lNT.C:RMEDIATEClass studies the history of English Literature, and pursues an extensive course of reading in standard authors, with constant application of the grammatical and rhetorical principles previously learned. The opportunity is embraced for helping the student to acquire the art of good reading.
The SENIOR Class studies Ang-lo-Saxon and Early English during first half-session ; and during the second, traces the relation of our language to other tongues, and its growth from its earliest stage to its present forms and constructions.
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In all the classes, dm ing the entire session, frequent exercises in Composition are required, and are criticised in the class-room, for the double purpose of stimulating students to their best endeavors, and giving to all the benefit of the criticisms on each.
Students that propose to join the Intermediate or the Senior Class without having attended the class below must, at the beginring of the session, stand such an examination as will show that they are prepared for the class to which they wish to be admitted.
TEXT-BOOKS.
Junior: Bain's Higher English Grammar, Morris's Historical Grammar, Abbott's How to Write Clearly.
Intermediate: D. J. Hill's Science of Rhetoric, Montgomery's Leading Facts of English History, Stopford Brooke's History of English Literature.
Senior: Corson's Hand-Book of Anglo-Saxon and Early English, Herbert Spencer's Philosophy of Style, Peile's Philology, Whitney's Language and Study of Language.
For Reference: Skeat's Etymological Dictionary; American Dictionaries-Webster and Worcester; English-Stormonth, and Imp erial Lexicon.
V. School of Mathematics.
Professor Smith.
In this school a course of pure Mathematics is taught, with such subjects in the applied science as are mentioned below.
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 and Trigonometry.
Text-books: Schuyler's Algebra, Wentworth 's Geometry, \Velis ' or Chauvenet's Geometry, the Professor's Trigonometry.
The IN-;:-ERMEDIATEClass reads a course of Analytical Geometry, including the methods of trilinear and tangc-ntial co ordinates, and the theory of Equations.
In the SENIOR Class the course of study includes the Differential and the Integral Calculus, the Calculus of Variations, and intro ductory lessons in the Modern Higher Algebra and in Quaternions, closing with lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematic~ .
r!ourses of Instruction.
Text-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 practice in the field.
In all the classes the importance of cultivating the student's power of invention and of independent thought is constantly regarded, and accordingly he is exercised in the demonstration and solution of original propositions and problems throughout his course of study.
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 doctrines of Force, Equilibrium, Motion and Energy, in their various kinds, their relations to the several states of matter, ancl 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 new and excellent suite of rooms prepared for this department during the last session will add greatly to its comfort and efficiency, and will make possible the proposed large increase of Laboratory work to be done by students.
The JUNIOR Class, known also as the class in Experimental Physics, begins with the elements, and pursues the course with the aid of abundant experiments and illustrations, and 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 treatment, with the rigorous accuracy,· the scientific method, and the exact discipline which may form the basis
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for future scientific work. It is required, for admission to this class, • that the student shall have some acquaintance with Elementary Algebra and Plane Geometry.
Text-books: Gage's Physics. or Norton's Natural Philosophy, and Lockyer's or Young's Astronomy, with others for reference.
In the SENIOR Class the 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. An acquaintance with advanced Mathematics is necessary for admission to this class.
Text-books: Alfred Daniel's Principles of Natural Philosophy, Anthony and Brackett's Physics, and Newcomb and Holden's Astronomy, with others for reference.
VII. School of Chemistry.
Professor Puryear.
The lectures in this school begin with the discussion of the physical properties of the atmosphere. The follo wing subjects are then treated in the order named : Heat, Static and Dynamic Electricity; Magnetism; Chemical Philosoi,>hy and Notation ; Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, with their application to Heating, Lighting, Mineralogy, Metallurgy, Toxicology, Agriculture and Physiology; Geology.
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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: Youman's New Chemistry; Roscoe's Lessons in Chemistry; Norton's Scientific Agriculture; Dana's Text-book of Geology.
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VIII. School of Philosophy.
Professor Thomas.
The subjects assigned to this School are divided between two classes, and students are earnestly advised to arrange their course so as to take them in successive sessions. A mastery of the subjects studied in the Junior is important as a preparation for the Senior, and absolutely essential to obtaining a diploma of graduation in the School.
The JONIOR Class studies Psychology and Logic.
In the former the aim is to teach the subject as a science, and reserve, as far as practicable, for the Senior year, questions of Speculative Philosophy. The differences between the Old the and Modern Psychology are carefully noticed, and special attention is given to nervous changes as connected with mental phenomena. Pains will be taken also to show the bearing of psychological facts and principles upon self-culture and the science of education.
Logic, including both the Deductive and the Inductive, is studied as extensively and as thoroughly as the time at command will allow.
The SENIOR Class is occupied with the History of Philosophy and the priaciples of Ethics and Political Economy.
In the first the aim is to trace the general course of philosophic thought, to mark the characteristic doctrines of the distinctive schools, ancient and modern, and to examine critically the more important doctrines of the most influential representatives of some of these schools with special attention to questions now at issue.
Much time is devoted to Ethics, theoretical and practical. Among the matters receiving particular attention may be mentioned the different methods of investigation which have been pursued, the more important ethical therories which have been advanced, the progress of ethical thought, and the value of the Christian ethics.
Less time can be given to the study of Political Economy, but enough to gain a good knowledge of the elements of this valuable science.
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 cases by more formal lectures. In every case the student is questioned on the assigned portion of the text or the previous lecture. An account of the value of his recitations and exercises is kept by the professor, and the average standing- for each month is calculated and entered cf record for reference in determining his right to any 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. By the prompt and judicious attention of those to whom they are addressed, these reports may be made of great value in promoting in1provement 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 session. 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 irn,truction, but may embrace passages or problems that have not been taken up 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.
For these examinations a series of questions, with certain numerical values attached, is prepared for each class. The answers furnished by each student are carefully valued, and this valuation is equitably combined with the average of his class-standing. If the
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mark 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 division.
Students who attain to the second division, in Junior or Intermediate Classes, will be allowed to pass on to the class above.
Certificates of Distinction are awarded to all who attain the first division at eit!ter Examination, and their names a.re published or announced in the closing exercises of the session.
Certificates of Promotion are awarded to all who attain the fin:t division at both Examinations, in Junior or Intermediate Classes
Certificates of Proficiency are conferred on all who attain the first division in certain complete subjects of study, to wit: in French, in German, in Surveying, and in Experimental Physics.
School Diplomas are conferred on all who attain the first division in the leading subjects taught in each School, to-wit : Latin Language and Literature and Roman History; Greek Language, History, and Literature ; two Modern Languages ; English I.:anguage and Literature; Mathematics ; Physics ; Chemistry; Philosophy. Medals.
r. THE WOODS MEDAL-founded by Hiram Woods, Esq., of Baltimore, Maryland, for excellence in Declamation-is awarded annually by a committee of gentle.nen after public competitive trial, open to all students.
II. THE STEEL MEDAL-founded by George B. Steel, D. D.S., of Richmond, Virginia, for excellence in Reading-is awarded annually by the Faculty on public coll).petitive trial, open to such students as have '!-ttended the semi-monthly instruction and practice in Reading conducted by the Professor of English.
III. THE TANNER MEDAL-founded by Colonel William E. Tanner, of Richmond, Virginia, in honor of his parents, John F. and Harriet L. Tanner-is given to the most proficient graduate in the School of Greek.
Degrees.
The Academic Degrees of Bachelor of Science (B. S. ), Bachelor of Arts (B. A.), and Master of Arts (M. A.), are conferred by the
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Trustees on recommendation from the Faculty. They cannot be given either in course or as honorary degrees.
1. FoR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE are required Graduation in the School of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Proficiency in one Modern Language, and Promotion in Intermediate English and Junior Philosophy.
2. FoR BACHELOR OF ARTS are required Graduation in the five Schools of Latin, Greek (or Modern Languages), English, Chemistry ( or Experimental Physics), and Philosophy, and Promotion in the Intermediate Class of Mathematics.
3. FoR MASTER OF ARTS is required Graduation in all of the eight academic Schools.
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 putlic at the close of the session, if so directed.
Honors Awarded at Commencement, JUNE 24TH, 1889.
Besides the announcement of eighty-two Distinctions and one hundred and sixty Promotions in the several classes, the following honors were publicly awarded : Medals.
"WooDs "-Declamation-to James H. Franklin, Appomattox Co., \'a.
"STEEL "-Reading-to Chas. T. Kincanon, Johnson City, Tenn.
"TANNER "-Greek-to Claybrook James , Richmond, \'a. Certificates of Proficiency.
In French (Fr.), German (Ger.), and Experimental Physics (Ex. P.), as follows:
Edward T. Baker, James P. Baker, Jesse M. Burnett, T. Green Bush, Thomas B. Cannon, Patrick M. Estes, William E. Farrar, N. Henry Harris, Maurice Munter, E. Emmet Reid, Chesterfield Co., Va., Chesterfield Co., Va., Cocke Co., Tenn., Mobile, Ala., Richmond, Va., Haywood Co., Tenn., Albemarle Co., Va., Orange Co., Va., Richmond, Va., Charles Co., Md.,
Ex. P.
Ger.
Ex. P.
Ex. P.
Fr.
Ger.
Ex. P.
Ex. P.
Fr. and Ex. P.
Ex. P.
Garnett Ryland, Austin P. Spotts, Henry A. Tatum, Norvell R. Walker, · Adolph D. Williams, John G. Winston,
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Richmond, Va., Ger. Richmond, Va., Ex. P. Richmond, Va., Ex. P. KingandQueenCo., Va., Fr. Richmond, Va., Fr. Richmond, Va., Ex. P.
Diplo'mas of Graduation
in 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:
Julian H. Abbitt, Appomattox Co., Va., Chem.
A. Boswell Alsop, Richmond, Va., Chem.
Cecil H. Baker, Jefferson Co., W-Va., Phil.
James P. Baker, Chesterfield Co., Va., Chem.
Eugene D. Booker, Richmond Co, Va., Chem.
Allen S. H. Bristow, Southampton Co., Va., M. L., Eng., Phil.
T. Greene Bush, Mobile, Ala., Grk.
W. Owen Carver, Hermitage, Tenn., Math., Chem.
Evan R. Chesterman, Richmond, Va., Lat., M. L.
Joseph D. Cochran, Augusta Co., Va., Chem.
J. Randolph Comer,·* Halifax Co., Va., Chem.
S. Clarke Dorsey, Nicholas Co., W-Va., Eng., Chern.
Patrick M. Estes, Haywood Co., Tenn., Lat.
Ed win E. Garrett, Loudoun Co., Va., Lat., Eng.
S. Speiden Handy, Pocomoke City, Md., 'Lat.
William H. Harrison, Henrico Co., Va., M. L., Math., Phys.
John S. Harrison, Henrico Co., Va., Lat.
Isaac C. Harrison, Amelia Co., Va., Lat., Chem.
William L. Hayes, Petersburg, Va., Chem.
Charles M. Hazen, t Chesterfield Co. Va., Math.
Robert G. Hiden, New Bedtord, Mass., Lat., Grk.
J. Edwin Hutchison, Summers Co., W-Va., Eng.
Claybrook James, Richmond, Va., Lat., Grk.
W. Carey James, Albany, Tex., Grk., Eng., Chern.
Edward C. James, Loudoun Co., Va., M.L.
Frank C. Johnson, Lynchburg, Va., Chern.
Chas. T. Kincanon, Johnson City, Tenn., Grk., Chern.
Curtis L. Laws, Loudoun Co., Va., Eng., Phil.
Joseph R. Long, Chester, Penn., Lat., Chern.
William B. McGarity, Atlanta, Ga., Lat., Grk., Eng., Phil.
Clifton M. Miller, Richmond, Va., Chem.
Robert L. Motley, Pittsylvania Co., Va., Chem.
Frank T. Norvell, Goochland Co., Va., Lat., Eng.
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William J. Porter, Prince Edward Co., Va., Eng.
Hiter N. Quisenberry, Spotsylvania Co., Va., Eng., Chem.
Andrew J. Ramsey, Franklin Co., Va., Chem.
L. Parker Russell, Petersburg, Va., Chem.
Garnett Ryland, Richmond, Va., Lat.
Thomas J. Simms, Louisa Co., Va., M. L., Chem., Phil.
Henry A. Tatum, Richmond, Va.,• Lat.
Charles T. Taylor, Chesterfield Co., Va., Lat., Chem.
M. Toscano Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mex., Eng.
C. Wirt Trainham, Richmond, Va., Math., Phys.
William J. West, Richmond, Va., Chem.
Joseph Whitehead, Pittsylvania Co., Va., M. L., Phil.
J. Hurt Whitehead, Pittsylvania Co., Va., Chem.
Edward M. Whitlock, Powhatan Co., Va., Chem.
J. Milnor Wilbur, Charleston, S. C., Chem.
John G. Winston, Richmond, Va., Lat., M. L.
Thomas A. Woodson, Prince Edward Co., Va., Grk., Eng., Phil.
William E. Wright, King William Co., Va. Eng.
* Mr. Comer, a student of 1887-8. was for special reasons granted a part of his examination after the close of that session.
t Mr. Hazen, a student of 1887-8, having gone abroad before his examination on Mathematics was completed, was allowed to attend the examinations of the class this session.
BACHELORS OF ARTS.
CECIL HURST BAKER, ALLEN SAMUELHARDY BRISTOW,. WILLIAM BARNETT MCGARITY, THOMASJACKSON SIMMS, JOSEPH WHITEHEAD, THOMASALEXANDERWOODSON,
MASTERS OF ARTS.
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, CHARLESMORSE HAZEN,
Jefferson Co., W-Va. . Southampton Co., Va. . Atlanta, Ga. . Louisa Co., Va. . Pittsylvania Co., Va .
. Prince Edward Co., Va.
. Henrico Co., Va. Chesterfield Co., Va.
The Society of Alumni
consists of all who have received any of the College degrees, and such graduates in one 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.
Reports
and Awards.
The list of officers at present is at follows: President, Rev. R. R. Acree, Petersburg, Va. ; First Vice-President, E. B. Hatcher, Richmond, Va. ; Second Vice-President, Conway R. Sands, Richmond, Va. ; Third VicePresident, E. B. Pollard, Richmond, Va.; Secretary, G. Harvey Clarke, Richmond, Va.; Treasurer, Richard B. Lee, Richmond, Va.
Orator for 1889, Professor P. B. Reynolds, University of West Virginia. Poet, Professor L. R. Ham'berlin, Shreveport, La.
Orator for 1890, H. Allen Tupper, D. D., Louisville, Ky.
Schedule of Examinations for 1890.
[Subject to any minor changes that may be found necessary. I Intermediate.
6th-Mathematics, Junior II and I (first half). 9th-Senior and Junior Philosophy. 10th-Junior English.
uth-Chemistry, Junior German.
13th-Latin, Junior II and I.
16th-Junior Physics; and Mathematics, Junior I.
Session.
The session opens on the Thursday nearest to the 22d of September and continues thirty nine weeks, that is, to the corresponding Thursday in June. The next, therefore, will open September 19th, 1889. The exercises are suspended three days at Christmas.
Students are earnestly advised to enter promptly at the opening when all 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 right to prescribe the studies of any who may be found unprepared for classes higher than the Junior in Latin, English and Mathe matics.
Every one 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 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,
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transfer a student to a higher or lower class, when, in his judgment, s1,1cha 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 student at another incorporated institution he must present satisfactory evidence of general good conduct while there. When his course of study has been arranged, and he has duly subscribed to the regulations, he will receive a permit to matriculate, upon the 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 informallv 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.
E11trance Fees.-Matriculation, public rooms, attendance, &c., $r 5. Room-rent, if the room is occupied by one student, $7. 50; if by two, $5 each. Use of gymnasium and bath rooms, $2. 50. A non• resident student is generally assigned, without charge for rent, to a room already occupied by two resident students. These fees arc 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. These fees are payable one-half on entrance, the balance third of February, 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, but not subject to deduction for other cause or for less time.
Fuel is furnished at cost from a supply laid up in summer, or gotten direct from dealers, as students may prefer. The average cost is about $7 50 a session.
Liglzts and Washing cost from $1.25 to $1.50 a month.
Board.-At ;\,Jess-Hall, $4 for rent, $r for table ware, and actual cost for food-$9. 75 a month during the past session ; in private families, near the College, from $ro to $rs a month.
Richmond Colle,qe.
Each messing club controls its own bill of fare and shares the expenses equally, requiring a deposit monthly in advance. The plan was introduced in 1866 and has been in suceessful operation ever since.
Close around the College are three or four boarding houses which furnish good tables at from $10 to $12 a month, and still others in which students can get al'>o furnished rooms, with fuel and light, for about $15 a month.
SUMMARY-FOR A NON-RESIDENT STUDENT .
Entrance fees, except room-rent . Tuition in any three schools ·.
Of this amount $52.50 is payable on entrance; $35 February 3d.
SUMMARY-FOR A RESIDENT STUDENT.
Entrance fees Tuition in any three schools Board, fuel, lights, washing, &c., abottt .
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Of this amount about $85 will be needed on entrance; $35 February 3d, and the rest at intervals through the session.
Diploma Fees.-For every Certificate of Proficiency or School Diploma awarded the charge is $1. For a Degree Diploma, $5.
Refundable Deposits.-Resident students are required to deposit with the Trea•urer, $5, and non•residents, $2.50, to cover any damage to College property or Library fines. At the close of the session this money, or such portion as the depositor may be entitled to, is returned.
Non resident students, if assigned to a room for study during the day, will pay $2.50 on account of fuel. This is collected by the Treasurer and paid over to the occupants of the room.
All students are earnestly requested not to keep money about their persons or in their rooms. but to deposit it for safe-keeping with the Treasurer, subject to demand at any time
Furniture.-The or:-cupants 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.
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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 a dmitted free of charge for tuition or room rent. They pay an en° t rance fee of $r 2. 50 ; and for fuel, lights, board, &c,, the same with o ther students. ,
The Education Board of the Virginia Baptist General Associaticm will render further assistance to worthy young men recommended b y churches which contribute to the Board, and accepted after examination. For information on this matter, address Hon. J. T. E llyson, Richmond, Va.
Scholarships and Donations.
The College has a number of endowed scholarships and donations, the income from which is used to assist poor but worthy young men, under certain regulations. The scholarships pay tuition ; the donations pay board. They are awarded annually by a committee of the Trustees, MThichmeets on the first day of July, and of which Rev. C.H. Ryland, D. D., is secretary.
The scholarships are as follows :
The two Memorial Scholars!iips, $2,000, founded by the Baptists of Virginia.
The Scholarship of the First Baptist Church, Richmond, $1,000.
The Joseph E. Brown Scholarship, $1,000, founded by Senator Brown, of Georgia.
The Brunet Scholarship, $1,000, given by Mrs. Sarah A. Bru ,net, Norfolk, Va.
The Davidson Scholarship, $r ,oco, founded by Mrs. S. E Da;idson, Rockbridge county, Va.
The two West Scholarships, $2,000, by George B. West, New, port News, Va.
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The Pope Scholarship, $1,020, by Mrs. Caroline Pope Newsoms, ,Virginia
., The Schmelz Half Scholarship, $500, founded by H. L and Geo . A- Schmelz, Hampton, Va.
1; 'The Fannie Lea Half-Scholars/up, $500, by Mr. and Mrs. Lea, North Carolina.
,, The A. M Poindexter Half Scholarship, $500, founded by the !Dan River Baptist Association.
, · The Eli z abeth Stetson Aid Fund, $5.000, given by John B. Stet~on, Philadelphia, in honor of his wife. .
The Ella Williams Students' Aid Fund, $5,000, given by the late Thomas C. Wiliiams, of Richmond, in memory of his daughter.
The W-illianz Hawkins' Fund, $3,000, founded by the gentleman whose name it bears, to aid in educating godly, studious, deserving young men.
The Donations, used mainly to help young men studying for the Gospel ministry of the Baptist denomination, to be paid on their board or for general expenses :
The Woolverton Donation, '$1,000, founded by George A. Woolverton, of Albany, N. Y.
The John Tabb Donation, $r, 200, founded by Thomas Tabb, Hampton, Va., in memory of his father.
, The Mathew T. Yates Donation, $1,000, given by Rev. Dr. M. T Yates, missionary, Shanghai, China, "to help ·educate young men who shall continue to preach after my voice is hushed."
The Joseph B. Hoyt Fund, $5,000, given by the deceased friend whose name it bears, Stamford, Conn.
Regulations.
The committee in charge have general instructions in making their award of all Aid Funds, to give the preference:
First. To applicants already at College, who have maintained a good standing both in character and in study.
Secondly. To other applicants who shall present satisfactory t_estimonials from the school last attended, or from other persons who have had opportunity to judge, certifying to their attainments, habits of study, and moral character.
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Tlzirdly. To those of either class who give reasonable assurance that they will complete a course of study leading to one of the Degrees of the College.
The recipients of aid are expected to prove, as students, not only above censure in all respects, but actively helpful to the College by example and by earnest work.
The awards will be, at all times, subject to revision by the Trustees, who reserve the right to withdraw the privilege on account of neglect of duty, serious misconduct, or failure to maintain an average standing of at least seventy-five per cent. in three schools.
The foundations of the College, financially, are gradually strengthening, both by the gifts of its friends and by the appreciation in the value of i1s property.
The Bostwick Fund.
A conspicuous feature of the endowment is the "Bostwick Fund,'' so named from the liberality of Mr. J. A. Bostwick, of New York, who, within recent years, has given the College bonds and stocks whose face value is $50,000, and whose income has proved a great rf'lief to the necessities of the College. Mr. Bostwick leads the benefactors of the College by his unexampled kindness and generosity . He has endeared himself to our people, add linked his name imperishably with Christian education in Virginia and the South.
Other Funds.
Largely thro gh his influence, and yet stimulated by increasing demands for enlarged equipment in every department of sound and liberal education, the Trustees have adopted a wide -reaching scheme of endowment, which contemplates the early addition of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars to the invested funds of the College.
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Gradual progress is being made in gathering in this money. The Alumni of the College have recently pledged active aid in furthering this comprehensive effort.
This sum is divided into general endowment, endowment of schools and aid funds, the particulars of which will be given in another form. The need for this work is urgent, and the friends of the College are confidently appealed to for active help and generous giving in order to insure success.
The Financial Secretary, Rev. C. H. Ryland, has charge of all matters pertaining to the collection, preservation and increase of the funds of the College. All communications on this subject should be addressed to him, and will be treated as confidential when desired.
Form of Bequest.
"I give and devise to Richmond College, located at Richmond, Virginia, the following real estate, to-wit: (here describe tlze said real estate, as to kind, quantity, and situation).
"I also give and bequeath to the said College the sum of. . dollars($ .... ), 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 which it shall be appliea]."
