Hampden Sydney College - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hampden Sydney, VA)

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R. lVl. HALL, of Texas, returned to his native state after graduation from Union Seminary, where he had gone after leaving college. His record as a Presbyterian minister in his native state is most honorable. He has proved himself a most suc- cessful preacher and useful pastor. This is evidenced by his present position as pas- tor of the First Presbyterian Church of Galveston, Texas. H. R. MCILNVAINE, after graduating at H.-S., pursued his studies at johns Hop- kins, where he made a most thorough preparation for his life as a teacher. His career as a Professor at Hampden-Sidney is so well known it needs no comment. For men- tal equipment, loveliness of character, and faithful service he is known and admired. His friends would say that there was but one thing needed to round out his character and overcome a natural tendency to the life ofa recluseahe ought to marry. S. P. PRESTON, of Lynchburg, Va., the brightest mind in the class, has had a tragic life. He chose medicine as his profession, studied abroad,and was equipped both bv nature and art for a brilliant and useful work, when disease marked him for its victim and set him aside to a life of inaction. His friends and classmates have always deplored this sad conclusion of what might have been a most successfuland useful life. IOHN RICE, a native of Pfice Edward, entered upon a business life, in the em- ploy -of the Southern Railway, as a local agent. The last heard from he was living in Mecklenburg County, Va., near Clarksville. C. H. WISSNER was from Fredericksburg, Va., and the first honor graduate of his class. He attracted the attention, by his aptitude for language, of the late Dr. Harper. Under his influence he went to Chicago. Finally entered the Presbyterian ministry and held a charge of considerable importance in the city of Chicago. But for some reason he left the ministry, and, after following a most checkered career, when last heard from had returned to his boyhood home in Fredericksburg. JOSEPH RENNIE graduated from Union Seminary in 1888, entered the Presby- terian ministry, and has held pastorates in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia He is at present pastor ofthe First Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, Va. Such is a partial record of the class of 1885. Its value to the world only eternity can reveal. One thing is assured, that the memories of those precious days at Hampden Sidney still abide and its friendships are still cherished, reminding us of the immor- tality of memory and friendship. fEIa55 nf '86 'Ep Ib. Ciinrknr Q5rabam A large number of names was borne on the roll of this class from first to last. Some of them were with us for a year or even less, and then dropped out for a time. and completed their work with a later class. or withdrew permanently from college. The nineteen names given below are those who were more permanently identified with the class, though some, even of these, were irregulars. A few entered in the Fresh- man year, but the majority entered Sophomore in the fall of '33-the year that Dr. 22

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1331. Union. Upon leaving college taught for two years and then went to Union Seminary. After taking the regular course at that institution, has been continuously in pastoral work. Ordained by XVinchester Presbytery 1339. Has labored in the following fields: Elk Garden and Alleghanyg Berryville, Steve's Chapel and Smith- field: Falling Spring and Glasgowg YVaynesboro, Ya., since IQO2. Lit. Deg. A. B. of H.-S. C. Married, Nov. 7th, 1339, Miss Janie B. Armstrong, Salem, Ya. Four QU children. Glass of '85 BP juseph Rrnnir. The request to furnish some notes concerning the class of '35, subsequent to their graduation, is at hand. The time within which this sketch is to be prepared is not sufiicient to make accurate and full investigationg therefore, the sketch must be brief and depend entirely upon personal knowledge. It has always been a matter of regret that our class lacked the esprit de corps which would have kept up the class spirit, thereby rendering possible a more particu- lar knowledge ofthe life of each, since our separation in june, 1335. Our class had just entered its Junior year when Dr. Mcllwaine was welcomed to the Hill. Dr. Mcllwaine brought to his position an unbounded enthusiasm, large experience, wide acquaintance throughout the United States, and a well-furnished mind. The college had passed through the sad days of venerable Dr. Atkinson's sickness and death, and we turned from its gloom and depression with hopeful antici- pations for the future under Dr. Mcllwaine, and we were Il0t disappointed: a more faithful President never filled the honorable and responsible position: nor was there ever a President who took a deeper individual interest and pride in his boys. It was under his fostering care that we came to that memorable Commencement Day in June, 1335, when each turned his face toward the world, with its vast possibili- ties and duties. Of' the subsequent history of two of this class, Charles S. Lee, and T. S. Trawick, I know nothing. J. W. ADAMS, of Fredericksburg, Va., a most faithful student and attractive in person, returned to his native and historic city, where he entered upon a business career. His record has been most worthy and honorable, both in business and church life, holding in the latter the position of Elder. VVILLIAM S. FRIEND, of Charlotte County, Ya., was an honor graduate, and a man of the most affable disposition and a loyal friend He entered Union Semi- naryand graduated with distinction, and was ordained to the Ministry in the Presby- terian Church. hlust at the close of the summer's work after his middle year in the Seminary, Mr. Friend was taken with a serious attack of typhoid fever. He returned to the Seminary immediately upon his recovery from this sickness: though apparently well, his strength had not returned, and the result was a nerve weakness. which only ac- centuated a natural timidity and self-consciousness when standing before an audience. It was not surprising that preaching was followed by excessive nervous depression, which finally forced him to give up the ministry and enter upon a business life. He is living in Covington, Ya., where he is honored and successful. 21

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Mcllwaine entered upon his presidency. He regarded this as the first class passed through its course under his administration, and I vividly recall his parting ad- dress to us on our graduation day, in which he referred frequently to this fact, and pledged to us his interest and friendship for the coming years. One extraordinary fact is that no member of '86 has died since our good-byes were spoken on the old campus twenty-one years ago. Of the class, nine entered the ministry, two of whom served in the foreign field, and one ofthe nine later gave up preaching and entered upon a business career. Five became lawyersg two studied medicine, one of whom, however, is both physician and minister, and so must figure in two lists. A large number have taught for a while, but three gave themselves per- manently to educational work, and a fourth was engaged in teaching when last I heard of him, which was some while ago. It is significant that only one of the class chose a business career, and that only after years spent in professional work. This class filled a prominent place in college life, and as a body was highly es- teemed by Faculty and students. In all its literary, religious, social, athletic, and forensic activities, the influence of '86 was strongly felt. The collegiate honors were carried off by these three men, whose grades were notably high: First Honor, George VV. Lewis. Second Honor, Frank W. Morton, Third Honor, Clement C. Owen. CLAss Ros'rER I. BLANTON, ROBERT E. L., Cumberland County, Va. Educator. Taught in y Virginia and Kentucky. Nowhaschargeof'High School, Richmond,Va. Un- married. 2. CAMPBELL, HARRY C. V., Berkeley Springs, W. Va. Minister. Pastorates: Berkeley Springs, W. Va.g and Salem, Va., where he now resides. Married. 3. DAVIS, MORTON, Halifax County, Va. Educator. Taught in Virginia and Kentucky. Now Professor in A. Sz M. College, Lexington, Ky. Married. 4. EGGLESTON, Jos. D., JR., Prince Edward County, Va. Educator. Taught in Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina. Connected with Southern Education Board. Connected with B. F. Johnston 8: Co., Publishers. NowSuperinten- dent of Public Instruction for Virginia, ofiices at Richmond, Va. Married. 5. EccLEs'roN, R. BEVERLEY, Prince Edward County Va., Minister. Taught twoyears. Pastorates: Gordonsville, Portsmouth, Richmond, Va. lNTarried. 6 GRAHAM, H. TUCKER, Winchester, Va. Minister. Taught two years. Mis- sionary to Japan. Pastorates: Fayetteville, N. C., and Earmville, Va. Mar- ried. 7. GNVINN, PETER H., Ronceverte, VV. Va. Minister. Pastorates: Gordonsville, Vaz. Glade Springs, Va.: Steele Creek, N. C.: Spray, N. C. Married. 23