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

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I K. I 1 I 5 g s . .M . , 4 M A, ,. , ,w 6 wc- .ef f W ? Q X' mm , ni cz. '4 fury a member of the lloard of Trustees. In looking about for a suitable institu- tion to which he might send his two sons, he unhcsitatingly chose Hampden-Sid- ney. and from that time until the present his interest in and love for the old College have become a part of him. He had the pleasure of seeing those two sons. now Drs. XYyndham anl XYHTIHCC lllanton, of Bellevue Hospital, Columbia Cniversity, New York, graduate rum Imfdv cf rum 11011011 During their colle- giate course. he became thoroughly conversant with the College and stands ever ready to recommend it as a most suitable and desirable institution where young men may be safely sent for their collegiate course. Cpon the resignation of a Richmond member of the lloard, Dr. lllanton in 1911 was unanimously elected a member of the Trustees, and he has regularly attended the meetings and is an active participant in all their proceedings, He is a valued member of the two standing committees-Faculty and Courses, and En- dowment Campaign. He is not what might be called a talkative member but believes in the maxim that the way to resolve is to resolve. The students find in him a responsive friend and valuable champion in behalf of their needs and ath- letic sports. lfor several years he has been a liberal contributor to much of the athletic life of the College and has made possible several of the athletic privileges which the students now enjoy. He is a great Hampden-Sidney athletic fan and when games are played in Richmond or in any territory within reasonable distance from Richmond, Dr. lllanton is on hand. and the students feel that the game cannot begin without his presence. This writer has been a member of the lloard of Trustees for twenty-three years, and his observation and experience within that period are that, without any invidious comparison, Dr. lllanton is one of the most active. willing, and efficient members of the lloard. Long may his vow abide in strength, and he continue to be a source of inspiration to the home of which he is such a beloved member, to the church of which he is a valued officer, to the profession in which he is so influential, and to the College in which he is so efficient, in all four of which he is sO greatly beloved, is the wish of all true friends of education and of Hampden- Sidney College in particular. F. T. BICFADEN. A Q assi ' . ' wg!,5K1.Qt Puqz' lfigllrefn

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. ,...,,.--M M, ,.., N, - 11-1 - 'r' 9 l . 2,1 MW,-yi,-agfgf,ff:-wzffizfi,-Tfimzf-,Wfa-,,3J:,47,,,nljff-25 ,L ,W W : ll' 5 , M Q., ' ' ,f. ' , , . Q, 'f-f4f.a..,-f '.f,,11f,f , H . '.f ' :-f --' '- ff ' L . . - ? -. - ni identified himself with their interests and his home was open to any who were his children's associates, The result has been two-fold: The young men have growninto manhood with right conceptions of life and its responsibilities and are about to enter upon the practice of their profession with honor and ability. and Dr. Blanton seems to have found the fountain of youthf for in so entering into the life of the youth, he has kept himself young in heart and appearance, and in many ways can keep pace with the active young student of the College. A second striking feature of Dr. Blanton is his love for the cause of right- eousness and truth. XYith such an ancestry on both sides. one could expect nothing but a strong religious tendency in him. In early life he united with the Presbyterian Church, the church of his forefathers. In choosing Richmond as his home, he united with the First Presbyterian Church in which he was soon elected to the Deaconate and later unanimously made a Ruling Elder which posi- tion he now holds and fills. Dr. Blanton is thoroughly interested in everything that pertains to the church and the increase of righteousness in the world. Scarcely a Sabbath passes when he is not at his place in the church: often fit the night services, and as frequently as his patients will permit him, at the XYednesday evening services. He is liberal in the support of the church and all charitable causes. and ever ready and cheerfully willing to do his part in all humanitarian and educational work as well, A third striking feature of Dr. Blanton is his love for his profession. Being the son of a physician, he was early impressed with the opportunities of such a calling. He gave himself diligently to his preparation, not as a mere matter of routine but as the lover of his labors. The result is that he has one of the largest practices, and is looked upon by the medical fraternity, as well as by the public, as one of the ablest and most successful practitioners. Seest thou a man diligent in his-business, he shall stand before kings. Gentle in his manner, sympathetic in his work, careful in his examinations, attractive in his appearance, approachable to all, skillful in his ministrations, he brings comfort and often relief by his very presence in the sick room as well as by his medical ability and experience. In addi- tion, Dr. Blanton is popular with all classes of people, and his companionship enjoyed by all who have the benefit of it. Young people especially are devoted to him, and he is able to throw off the professional air and manner and make himself a welcome guest to the youngest and oldest. The fourth striking characteristic of Dr. Blanton is his interest in and love for Hampden-Sidney College. Though not an alumnus of the College, owing to circumstances over which he had no control, he naturally inherits a love for the College and its traditions, his father being a first-honor graduate. and his grand- father on his maternal side being also a graduate and for over a quarter of a cen- ,ix ' CJ Page Szwenteelz

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