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While it seems that the day of exulting in the deeds of ancestors and prede- cessors has passed away in this practical age of ours, and we are more concerned in grasping the problems of the living present, yet it is more than a mere fancy that the student will gain some inspiration by enrolling his name with those of our nation ' s greatest heroes — to emulate and follow whom should be the greatest ambition of the youth of America. That same spirit which inspired so many to follow wisdom, truth, and justice, still hovers around the walls of the institu- tion. That same society for which Williamsburg has been noted since the days of the Middle Plantation, still exists. The many historical associations which cluster around William and Mary make it peculiarly appropriate as a seat of learning. Just seven miles away is historic Jamestown, from whose scattered ruins the student may gather lessons of the toil, hardships, and final triumph of the early settlers, which will aid him when he goes forth to meet the realities of life. Twelve miles to the east is Yorktown, where the roar of the last cannon of the Revolution was lost in the glad clamors of a free people. His soul can not but be fired with patriotism as he wanders among the ruins of the old Capitol or of Raleigh Tavern, where the sons of his own Alma Mater deliberated upon the greatest crisis of the world ' s history. These monuments speak louder than the words of silver-tongued orators. The oracles of a glorious past, they beckon us on to a more glorious future. In conclusion it may be said that few institutions have sustained as many vicissitudes as William and Mary. Established in the infancy of the settlement, it has experienced civil convulsions which have shaken continents. It flourished with the State, and witnessing the scenes of the early Revolution, re-echoed the words liberty or death. It has given shelter to British, American, French, Federal, and Confederate troops. Although thrice burned to the ground, it has always risen from its ashes. Obstacles and misfortunes have always been overcome, and if the future may be judged by the past, then it is bright indeed. 19
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Board of Visitors, 900-1 90 U Dr. John W. I awson, President Smithfield, Isle of Wight County. Hon. J. N. Stobbs, Vice-President . . . . Woods X Roads, Gloucester County. Col. William Lamb Norfolk, Ya. Hon. D. Gardiner Tyler Sturgeon Point, Charles City County. Hon. 15. B. Mtjnford Richmond. Hon. Walter A. Edwards Norfolk. Hon. Thos. H. Barnes Elwood, Nansemond County. E. G. Booth, M. D Grove, James City County. Robert M. Hughes, Esq Norfolk. Hon. James C. Lamb Richmond. Rev. Beverley D. Tucker, D. D Norfolk. Hon. Joseph W. Soutiiall (Supt. Public Instruction) Amelia. Hon. R. Walton Moore Fairfax. Hon. Armistead C. Gordon Staunton. Hon. Wii.i.ia.m M. Ellis Shawsville, Montgomery County. James F. Crocker, Esq Portsmouth, Va. Henry C. Stuart, Esq Elk Garden, Russell County. William B. Clarke, Esq Surry, Va. Henry B. Smith, Secretary Williamsburg, Ya. 20
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