Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-13
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of the times this community has the finest public school system in the souHh; she has an art school that is already known in the adjoining states she has numerous private schools of high stand ing and curriculum, and she has even invaded the realm of music and estab- lished a conservatory; she has a public library, school of medicine and school of dentistry. while adjoining the boundaries of Howard itself is a far known college for girls
 Towering above all these institutions in its broad and finishing faculties is How ard college. The day shall come when within it's opportunities and Inducements to the youth of the land, there shall be presented a law school, a school of medi- cine and appliances for the advanced scholar in science, in the languages and in philosophy and theology. One thou sand girls and young men shall inhabit larger halls, where last year 200 were learning the art of thinking. There shall be a professorship of national rep utation directing the studies of the youthof Alabama. Wise men shall read with attention in the journals of the day the papers of such and such chair in Howard university discussing the per picking problems of the hour. Founded in labor and love and fostered by the sturdy yoemanry and clergy of the Bap- tist church the time is not very far dis tant when they shall reap their reward by the acknowledgment of the south land that the Athens of the south is at Ruhama, hard by Lake Como.
 O. w Underwood.
 The alumni of Howard college here made me wish that I was one of them. Being here with the college. although l will not desert my alma mater, l wish to claim fellowship with Howard col- lege. l wish to suggest one thing. If you want your college boys to reflect credit on your institution, you must inn bue them with patriotism. A love of county and city and home They should learn to love the men that have served their state well. The rising generation should learn to respect the men who take care of this grand state of theirs. You can always call on me when Howard college calls.
 Capt. John M Martin.
 In response to call Captain John M. Martin made short speech. He went on to say how he was a son-in-law of Howard college He paid flattering tribute to the college. The young men present were a reflex of the institution. They have filled the older men with astonishment in their orations at the college today. The speaker was devoted to the college and and wished to see it one of the greatest in the country.
 John IT. Miller.
 MT. Miller expressed himself tersely ana SfdceIully III say I~OHS hNC Howard college"
 MT Preston.
 I don't think Howard belongs to Jeff ferson county alone: She belongs to the whole state Howard will live long and flourish. am glad that Howard college has admitted girls. The Howard college boys can get Howard girls for wives.
 Dr. B. D. Gray.
 I am greatly interested in Howard col, 1ppa. though not officially connected with it. Great scholars have come from Howard college, and great schol- ars will continue to come. The colleges prospects are bright, as they have ever been. I look for Howard to be regarded as one of the first colleges of the land, if not a university.
 Dr. French.
 I am blessed with alma mater. I was born in Virginia, and man born in Vir- ginia don't get over it. Since I came to Alabama I have been delighted with my new state and my new home
 The speaker concluded by telling good jokes which was much enjoyed. He concluded by saying: Long may the banner of Howard college wave"
 Dr. Palmer
 Dr. Soloman Palmer was called upon and made short talk, saying that he was glad to see Howard prosper as she is and to recognize it as a brother to the Atheneum.
 At ? o'clock an adjournment was taken.
 Special Request.
 The association voted unanimously upon a request that all of the daily pa- pers publish the speeches of Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, Richard r. Johnston and Frank V. Evans.
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