The age-herald., 1898-05-31
POLLOCK STEPHENS
 COMMENCEMENT Exercises of the Graduating Class Last Night. 0R. POWERS MADE ADDRESS He Took For His Subject Educational Fash ions and Faacies" es"-The Institution
 Closes One of its Most Pros
 porous Years.

Seals hall was crowded last night with an appreciative as well as representative audience to witness the commencement exercises of the Polock-Stephens Institute.
 The school colors of the Pollock Stephens Institute, red and white, were conspicu- ously and artlstically displayed on the stage, with draped bunting and graceful bows of crimson satin ribbon. As tie Pollock-Stephens Institute is an auxiliary the youngest auxiliary-of the state uni versity at Tuscaloosa, crimson and white has become the colors of both institutions.
 Palms were used advantageously in decorating the stage, and became an effec- tive background for the be eautiful girls in their pretty white graduating gowns
 In the center of the stage Mrs. Edmond Taylor Taliaferro, the brilliant principal of the Pollock Stephens sat, surrounded by the following young ladies of the senior class: Misses Roy Head, Dora McLester, Nettie Stollenwerck, Ethel Owen, Lucy Eubank, Willie Mclaughlin, Bessie Bruce, Willie Doyle, Birdie Etheridge, Edith Snow, Edith Ward and Kate Williams. and also Dr. James K. Powers, Rev. Dr. J. G.. Murray, pr. A. B. Curry and Dr, L. s. Handey
 The exercises began with prayer by Rev. A. B. Curry, which was followed by a beautiful piano solo by Miss Edna Gockel. Miss Jamie Van Hoose sang with delightful effect, "Oh, Fair, Oh, Sweet, Oh, Holy"
 pr. J. G. Murray eloquently introduced Dr. James K. Powers, who delivered the address to the young graduates, which was replete with practical advice and help full suggest'ors.
 Dr: Powers as president of the State university at Tuscaloosa, is acknowledged authority upon all educational questions, and the attention accorded him last mgnt attested the interest felt by the people in his views upon this absorbing matter. pr. Powers took for his subject, "EducationaI Fallacies and Fashions" and spoke with force and emphasis of things to be en- couraged and things to be condemned in an educational way. :. education should be the power for good which comes from knowledge.
 He condemned as hurtful to a degree the acquisition of undigested learning, or the cramming process; paid high tribute to German educational facilities and their effect upon German and French history. pr. Powers stated with terseness the proposition that there is no more success than there is appreciation in the world and that man alone of all Gods creatures is self-developing. He also, in conclusion, touched upon the possible change in the future policy of the United States as to territorial acquisition and control.
 Following Dr. Powers address Miss Nett tie Smith sang the mezzo soprano solo, "For All Eternity" Miss Smiths voice Is one of rare power and sweetness, and its rezonant magnetic qualities are unusually developed.
 pr. l.. s. Handley delivered the diplomas with an exceedingly graceful address to the graduates, after which MT. Geo, Jack son rendered charming cornet solo, ac- companied by Miss Gockel. Dr. A. B. Cur ry pronounced the bened'cti which brought to a close a scholastic year at Pollock Stephens Institute. which has been from the first a success and triumph.
 Messrs Montgomery Brown, Pointer Bradley, Morson Jacobs and Jackson Hal- sted were the handsome ushers, each in evening dress and wearing on their coats the school colors crimson and white.
 The young graduates received maRnifi- cent floral offerings from friends and boxes of candy galore. The exercises last night demonstrate that Birmingham has become the center of education for the state.