University of Virginia Library

Society of Alumni.

This association is composed of such former students of
the University as, having finally left the Institution, have
on nomination been elected members at the annual meetings.
Its objects are the promotion of letters and general
education, as well as the renewal from year to year of the
pleasing associations of academic life.

The society holds its meetings at the close of the session.
An orator or an essayist is annually appointed by the society
from among its members, and the oration or essay is delivered
in the Public Hall on the day preceding the Public Day.