The age-herald., 1899-06-21
COMMENCEMENT
 AT UNIVERSITY Wednesday Devoted to the His
 toricaI Society.
AN ADDRESS BY DR. GARRETT
He Spoke of the United States As a History Making Government Battalion Drill Reviewed
 by Gov. Johnston

Tuscaloosa, June 2O.-(Special.) .)-Yester day at the university was devoted princi- pally to the Alabama Historical society.
 At Il o'clock q largo audience assembled in Clark hall to hear the oration of Dr. William R. Garrett before the society. Prayer was offered by Rev Neal Anderson, of Montgomery. Governor Johnston made e short address and introduced the orator of the day.
 Dr. Garrett is the professor of history in the Peabody Normal college at Nashville, Tenn. His subject was the great work of the south in the history of the United States. He spoke with matchess eloquence and was often appiauded. Tine key to his discourse was fact which was brought with force to the attention of the audience. 'The history of the United States" said pr. Garrett "transcends that of any other country in the world in that it's boundaries have never receded. It is a proud record and a grand one. Every great war in which we have ever been ergaged has been immediately followed by acquisition of territory, and up to the civil war the great historic events of the United States were due to southern heroes, southern patriot ism. southern sentiment"
 Dr. Garrett illustrated lis remarks with maps and closed the address with a trib- ute to the south and the American flag. The meeting was closed with a benediction by Rev. D. Clay Lilly.
 In the afternoon business meeting Of the society was held in the court house. Colonel T. c. McCorvey, the president, was in the chair. An interesting paper on "The Preservation of Relics" was read by Mrs w. E. Sorsby, of Birmingham. It was the first paper ever read by lady before the society. Dr. Wyman read one on '"The Origin of Indian Names
 The same officers were elected with Hon. F. M. Owen as secretary and treasurer Mrs. w. E. Sorsby was elected as sixth vice-president The Historical society has been rejuvenated by the tireless efforts of Hon. Thomas M. Owen, of Carrollton From a few members scattered over the state 1t now numbers over three hundred and it Is expected that vast deal of good will be accomplished. Among the visitors who came for the special purpose of attend ing the meetings of this society are Prof. c. c. Thach, of Auburn; Mrs. w. E. Sorsby, of Birmingham; Mrs G. R. Stamps, of East Lake; Mrs. K. H. Morrissette, Mrs Evelyn Fitzpatrick and Colonel Clifford Lanier, of Montgomery.
 At o'clock battalion drill by the Ala bama corps of cadets commanded by Colo nel Erie Pettus was given before a crowd of spectators Governor Johnston and his staff reviewed the corps.
 Notwithstanding the abandonment of many of the social affairs there are large number of visitors, pretty girls, ministers old alumni, professors of other colleges and politicians.
 The board of trustees met yesterday but so far their actions have been kept secret Nothing can be learned. Already there are several candidates in the field for the posi- tiOn of professor of Enplish Tan Literature, left vacant by the death of Dr. Meek. The trustees, however, give no in- timation as to whom they will elect.
 Dr. Archibald J. Battle, of Anniston, has arrived and will address the literary socie- ties tonight at Clark hall. After the ad- dress the competitive drill will take place at the rostrum for the May Fair medal
 Colonel E. l.. Russell will arrive from Mobile today to attend the meetings of the board of trustees.