The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-05
PRESIDENT NOT CHOSEN
powERs's SUCCESSOR WILL BE
 SELECTED JUNE 25.
Hon. E. M. Robinson of Mobile Chosen President of the Alumni Society-Hon. John Evans
 Henry Delivers Address.

Tuscaloosa. June 4.-(Special )-The Presidents reception at his mansion last night was an enjoyable feature of the commencement social exercises. An unusually large crowd was present. Dr. and Mrs. James K. Powers were assisted in receiving by members and ladies of the faculty. An orchestra made sweet music in the hall and just in front of it was served frappe by two dainty little misses.
 The german which is always given by the L. T. Els. local social organ ization, was begun at 10:30 and was led in most excellent style by MT. V. Hugo Friedman, ably assisted by Miss Abbie Fitch Searcy. Over fifty cou- ples were present and the german was in every way 0 great success. The music was furnished by Montgom- cry orchestra, while the refreshments were served by local caterers.
 The Trustees held an executive ses- sion last night at which it was decid- ed to plaee all academic students un- der military rules and regulations, ex- cept that those entering the Universi- ty over 21 may elect to stay out of the military department and also those who may be excused by the faculty on account of physical incapacity. The vote on InlS pfOpOoi1ioH 10 eoio bo he. V been ' to 1. Captain James b. Webb being the only trustee to vote nay.
 At the morning session the formal adoption of the land sale compromise was made The resolution contains about ten or twelve typewriter pages and under its terms the University will probably get $8,900 as bnous.
 The matter of the selection of President was laid over until the 25th of June and the question of whether A temporary president shall be select ed will be brought up later. The morn- ing session of the trustees was neces- sarily abbreviated on account or the meeting of the alumni and the ad- dress by the Hon. John Evans Henry in Clark Hall
 The meeting of the alumni society was noticeable for the few members being present as compared with other wears. In the absence of President J. Fl Rankhead. the First Vice-President, Rev. c. E. Crenshaw. called the meet ing to order in the chemical laboratory. The usual routine business was trans acted. A.
 The terms of the members of,the Ad- yisory Committee having expired, the society was called upon to elect tneir successors, Messrs. Sterling Wood and Phares Coleman of the old board, were reelected unanimously. Dr. John Little of Tuscaloosa, was elected the third member of the committee, the election being by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Hon. 5. C. Jen- kins of Wilcox, that expressions De secured from the alumni relative to'the Constitutional Convention. motion by Col. s. w. John of Birmingham ay,.iaA fn annnint a committee of three to suggest a plan, and Colonel John, Prof. W. c. Richardson and pr. J. T. Searcy were appointed.
 The election of officers for the en- suing year was then taken up and re- suited as follows: President, E. M. Robinson of Mobile; First Vice-Presi- dent, Dr. George Little of Tuscaloosa; {; Second Vice-President, Hon. s. C. Jen- kins of Wilcox; Secretary, Prof. T. w. Palmer; Treasurer, J. H. Fitts of Tus- caloosa; Registrar, Dr. John Little. The reports of the Treasurer and Reg istrar were heard and the former was referred to committee of three and the latter report was received. The new President was then installed and after brief, graceful speech by him the society adjourned to Clark Hall, where the members heard a magnifi- cent speech from the Hon. John Evans Henry of Scale, on The Scholars Duty to the University and the State" Rev. c. E. Crenshaw introduced the speak CT and the address delivered by MT. Henry was one of the most magnifi- cent ever listened to in Clark Hall. It was a practical speech, yet there was enough of oratory in it to make 1t an occasion to all. MT. Henry, as a student at the University, was noted for his eloquence. MT. Robin son, the new President. made a few happy remarks. after which the bene- diction was said by Rev. MT. Cren. shaw.
 The alumni banquet was held shortly after o'clock today and was presided over by Hon. E. M. Robinson.
 Toasrs were responded to by Dr. Powers, Rev. C. F. Crenshaw, R. H. Little, s. w. John, Alto V. Lee, Jr., and Alex B. Garbel.