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

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une 5 l824.-Portrait of Samuel Stanhope Smith presented by Richard N. Venable. November, l825.-February 22 ordered celebrated jointly with the Philanthropic So- ciety. Saturday, November 25, ISZ6.- The Committee which was appointed to consult with a Committee of the Philanthropic Society on the subject of the Anniversary Meeting returned the following report: 'iThe Union and Philanthropic Societies refiect with emotions of peculiar pleasure on the influence which they, as literary bodies, engaged in the advance- ment of truth and science, can exert, by a proper direction of their powers, on the best interests of their country. Fully impressed with the truth that their present modes of operation in all instances are not the most conducive to the extension of their influence on their community, they do, through the agency of their undersigned committees adopt the following regulations, namely: Article l. The Anniversary Oration of each Society shall hereafter be delivered in public on the day after commencement, by an honorary member chosen from each, at such time as the respective Societies shall think proper. Article 2. On the day appointed, the Societies shall march from their halls to such place as may be selected for the delivery of the orationsg and after the orations shall have been delivered, the Societies shall return in the same manner. Article 3. The Societies shall have precedence, both in the procession and the delivery of the orations. alternately, the one at one Anniversary Meeting, and the other at the next-that Society marching in front whose orator may speak first. Article 4. Public notice shall be given in the Richmond Inquirer of the names of the orators and the time of the performance, at least one month before Commencement. Signed by W. C. Scorr J. T. SWANN W. B. TINSLEY - Conmriltcc U. S. N. READ Committee P. S. E. LEE A. S. RANDOLPH February 20, ISZ7.- Resolved that we regard any interference with the internal regu- lations of our association by any authority whatever, as an unjustifrable encroach- ment on our rights and privileges-provided, always, that our regulations do not interfere with the exercises of College. Resolved, That we should utterly have disregarded the censure and sug- gestion of the President respecting the holding of our meetings at night fpar- ticularly conveyed in public as they werel had not the alteration been previously made. at 'H' Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions be trans- mitted to the President of College. 55 'Y' 15

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April 6, l8lO.- Two dollars to be paid to inhabitants of room in which Society has not met this session to defray the expense of wood and candles. june li, l8l0.-In Treasurefs hands, il 3 l9s. December 9, l8l l.-Patrick Roane and Richard Jones appointed to deliver orations on. February 22, in commemoration of the birthday of Gen. George Washington. On Motion, February l4, these orations to be delivered privately. November 6, l8l2.- Committee appointed to endeavor to obtain a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Prince Edward Library Co., and to represent the Union Society in that Board. lShares purchased in l802.l April 5, l8l6.-Union Society holds six shares in Prince Edward Library Co. Com- pany inactive, but not yet dissolved. Society has right to the Library room unless Trustees of the College assert their right. June 20, 1817.-Library rules: No books to be given out except to members of the Society or to shareholders in the Prince Edward Library Co. ujohnsonls Dic- tionary is never to be taken out of the room. August I7, l8l7.-Debate: ls the present form of the government of the United States likely to be permanent? as December l7, l8l9.-Society elects W. H. Pollard to deliver oration at the close of the present session. June 8, l820.-Committee appointed to confer with Committees of the Philanthropic, Philosophical and Theological Societies concerning regulations to be made about the Society Hall to be used in common. Report, june 23. November 24, l820.- The inhabitants of the room usually called the Library room to be allowed S2.00. February l6, l82l.-Debate: Ought the Legislature of Virginia to endow the Uni- versity rather than the Colleges? March 20, l8Zl.-Subscriptions taken for a diplomatic- stamp of Hampden-Sidney College, the prolits of which to be at the disposal of the Society. Stamp ready for delivery, November 9, l82l. june l6, l8Zl.-Committee appointed to confer with a Committee of the Philanthropic Society, in regard to public speaking, July 4th. june 29, l82l.-- Resolved, that the Symphonic Society be permitted to meet in the 'Society I-lall.' lUsecl in common by the several Societies of the College.l December 7, ISZZ.-Memorial to Faculty regarding discriminations-the Philanthropic Society an object of favoritism. a'Questions for debate, lB02-lSl9.-Will the cession of Louisiana be a national advantage? Should all citizens of a Stale be entitled to vote? Should the United States increase her navy? Advisa- bility of matrimony for young ministers and theological students? Wisdom of the War of l8l2, etc. 14

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August 6, IBZ7.-Resolved l, That a committee be appointed to confer with the Philanthropic Society concerning the exercises of the ensuing exhibition: 2, That the said committee be instructed to ascertain to which Society will fall the prece- dence in the procession, and delivery of the orations at the coming anniversary meeting. Saturday, November IO, ISZ7.-Discussion regarding disposition of money arising from the sale of College diplomas. july IQ, ISZS.-Query for the next Debate is, ls the Free-School System Favorable to the Interest of America? january 24, l829.fYour Council begs leave to report to Society that, feeling it to be their duty to attend to the conduct of the members, they have done so, and are truly sorry to be constrained to say, that union cloes not exist generally among our members which ought always to characterize the members of this Society. 55 at Your Council would beg that no one member in particular should think we allude to him more than others. as at February I7, l829.-Committee reported that the Philanthropic Society had declined celebrating the day with us. On motion, Resolved, That we celebrate the 22nd in the Hall. On motion, Resolved, That we invite the Faculty and Revolu- tionary officers to attend. Saturday, June l3, l829.-On motion, Resolved, That a committee of one be ap- pointed who in conjunction with a committee from the Philanthropic shall invite the Revolutionary officers and soldiers of this neighborhood to come and unite with us in the celebration of the next Fourth of July. August l, l829.-The Committee has secured the services of Micah Baldwin, of New York, as standing Diploma Agent. Saturday, February 6, l830.-The Corresponding Committee reported that Dr. John Price, of Union Theological Seminary, had declined the writing of a Tragedy, whereupon Mr. Benjamin Smith was appointed to the performance of that duty, Building Committee was instructed to purchase materials and suspend the portrait of Hon. James Madison in an appropriate part of the Hall. On motion, the thanks of Society were unanimously voted to Richard N. Venable, Esq., for the presentation of the portrait of Hon. Madison. November, 20, IS34.-Twelve farces sent forg order rescinded December 6. February Zl, l835.-Fourteen Society diplomas and twenty College diplomas on hand. Stamp for College seal much worn. March 23, l835.-Object of the meeting to investigate the many reports relative to the removal of the bell from College Con Saturday evening lastl. A committee of three appointed to inquire of Mr. Root the truth of the reports in circulation against the students. 16